Zhonghua Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi
May 2004
Objective: To investigate the influence of baicalin on the IL-1beta induced pro-MMP-1 in HGF and the effects of baicalin on MMP-3 expression in periodontal ligament cells (PDLCs).
Methods: The amount of secreted pro-MMP-1 and MMP-3 expression was detected by ELISA and cell immunochemistry.
Results: (1) The amount of secreted pro-MMP-1 (3.