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Catechins inhibit vascular endothelial growth factor production and cyclooxygenase?2 expression in human dental pulp cells

ConclusionsThe up?regulated VEGF and COX?2 expressions in the HDPC stimulated with these bacteria?derived factors or IL?1? were diminished by the treatment of EGCG and ECG. These findings suggest that the catechins may be beneficial as an anti?inflammatory tool of the treatment for pulpal inflammation.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: International Endodontic Journal)

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