Research Project
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) did not affect proliferation of human gingival epithelial cells (HGEC) while BDNF enhanced the proliferation of human periodontal ligament cells (HPL cells). Furthermore BDNF at high concentration induced apoptosis of HGEC. BDNF-induced apoptosis was activated by caspase-3 through p75 receptor and JNK signaling pathway. These findings suggested that BDNF can activate not trkB-ERK but p75-JNK signaling cascade, which do not affect gingival epithelial cells proliferation.
All 2014 2013 2012
All Journal Article (5 results) (of which Peer Reviewed: 5 results) Presentation (5 results)
Int Immunopharmacol
Volume: 19(2) Pages: 245-52
International Immunopharmacology
Volume: 19 Pages: 245-252
Volume: 15(2) Pages: 340-7
Volume: 15 Pages: 340-347
Volume: 15 Issue: 2 Pages: 340-347
10.1016/j.intimp.2012.12.011