Zoledronic acid suppresses transforming growth factor-β-induced fibrogenesis by human gingival fibroblasts

Bisphosphonates (BPs) are analogues of pyro-phosphate that are known to prevent bone resorption by inhibiting osteoclast activity. Nitrogen-containing BPs, such as zoledronic acid (ZA), are widely used in the treatment of osteoporosis and bone metastasis. However, despite having benefits, ZA has bee...

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Main Authors: KOMATSU, YUKO, IBI, MIHO, CHOSA, NAOYUKI, KYAKUMOTO, SEIKO, KAMO, MASAHARU, SHIBATA, TOSHIYUKI, SUGIYAMA, YOSHIKI, ISHISAKI, AKIRA
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: D.A. Spandidos 2016
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4899021/