Journal of Oral Science Research ›› 2016, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (12): 1229-1233.DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2016.12.002

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Effects of Ursolic Acid on Proliferation and Mineralization of Cementoblasts

WANG Yu-zhuo1,3, BAO Xing-fu1,3, JIANG Huan1,3, GAO Shang1,3, LIU Jin-feng2,3, WANG Chun-hui1,3, HU Min1,3*   

  1. 1. Department of Orthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China;
    2. Department of Endodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China;
    3. Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling , Changchun 130021, China.
  • Received:2016-03-02 Online:2016-12-25 Published:2016-12-26

Abstract: Objective: To investigate the effect of ursolic acid on murine cementoblasts cell line OCCM-30 in vitro. Methods: Cementoblasts were incubated with ursolic acid at various concentrations. Proliferation was detected using cck-8 assay. Cell cycle and apoptosis were checked by flow cytometry analysis. The activity of alkaline phosphatase was tested by enzyme-linked method on microplate. The mineralization was tested by alizarin red S staining. Results: Compared with the control group, ursolic acid (2.5μmol/L) increased the cell proliferation rate and proliferation index of the cell cycle, reduced the early apoptotic rate, up-regulated the activity of alkaline phosphatase and the quantity of the mineralized nodules. Conclusion: Ursolic acid can promote the proliferation of cementoblast, enhance the activity of alkaline phosphatase, and facilitate the differentiation.

Key words: Ursolic acid , Murine cementoblasts cell line OCCM-30, Root absorption and repair

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