Role of the p38 pathway in mineral trioxide aggregate?induced cell viability and angiogenesis?related proteins of dental pulp cell in vitro

ConclusionsMTA was able to activate the p38 pathway in hDPCs cultured in vitro. Moreover, Si increased the osmolality required to facilitate the angiogenic differentiation of hDPCs via the p38 signaling pathway. When the p38 pathway was blocked by SB203580, the angiogenic?dependent protein secretion decreased. These findings verify that the p38 pathway plays a key role in regulating the angiogenic behavior of hDPCs cultured on MTA.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: International Endodontic Journal)
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