International Journal of Oral Science (Jul 2022)

Bone morphogenetic protein 7 mediates stem cells migration and angiogenesis: therapeutic potential for endogenous pulp regeneration

  • Cheng Liang,
  • Qingqing Liang,
  • Xun Xu,
  • Xiaojing Liu,
  • Xin Gao,
  • Maojiao Li,
  • Jian Yang,
  • Xiaotao Xing,
  • Haisen Huang,
  • Qi Tang,
  • Li Liao,
  • Weidong Tian

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41368-022-00188-y
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 14, no. 1
pp. 1 – 15

Abstract

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BMP7 as a regenerative signaling molecule mediates stem cell migration and odontoblastic differentiation (a) and as a pro-angiogenic factor promotes revascularization of endothelial cells (b). Collagen gel supports cell adhesion, spreading, and viability (c).