Periostin-integrin interaction regulates force-induced TGF-β1 and α-SMA expression by hPDLSCs.
Daneeya Na NanNuttha KlinkumhomVorapat TrachooVincent EvertsJoão N FerreiraThanaphum OsathanonPrasit PavasantPublished in: Oral diseases (2023)
Our findings indicate the importance of PN-αVβ5 interactions in ICF-induced TGF-β1 signaling and the expression of α-SMA. Findings support the critical role of PN in maintaining the PDL's tissue integrity and homeostasis.