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PTHrP Overexpression in Periosteum Promotes Alveolar Bone Formation

Journal of Dental Research · Y. Chen, B. Zhang, B. Li, Y. Wu, J. Zhong, Y. Li, R. Wang, W. Guo, Y. Fan, Y. Li · 2026-05-27

Researchers used a viral vector to overexpress PTHrP in rat periosteum, finding it increased alveolar bone thickness and enhanced periosteal remodeling through pathways involving cell proliferation and mitochondrial recycling processes.

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