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Prostaglandin E<sub>2</sub>(PGE<sub>2</sub>) downregulates interleukin (IL)‐1<i>α</i>‐induced IL‐6 production via EP<sub>2</sub>/EP<sub>4</sub>subtypes of PGE<sub>2</sub>receptors in human periodontal ligament cells

Kazuyuki Noguchi, M Maeda, S. M. P. M. Ruwanpura, Isao Ishikawa

Oral Diseases · 2005 · 16 citations · 23 references

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Abstract

We suggest that PGE2 downregulates IL-1alpha-induced IL-6 production via EP2/EP4 receptors in human PDL cells.

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