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Morinda citrifolia leaves enhance osteogenic differentiation and mineralization of human periodontal ligament cells

  • Mahidol University, Faculty of Dentistry
  • University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
  • Suranaree University of Technology

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Abstract

This present study investigated the potential of Morinda citrifolia leaf aqueous extract to induce osteogenic differentiation and matrix mineralization of human periodontal ligament (hPDL) cells. Human periodontal ligament cells were cultured in complete medium, ascorbic acid with β-glycerophosphate, or Morinda citrifolia leaf aqueous extract. Morinda citrifolia leaf aqueous extract significantly increased alkaline phosphatase activity compared to culturing in complete medium or ascorbic acid with β-glycerophosphate. Matrixcontaining mineralized nodules were formed only when the cells were cultured in the presence of Morinda citrifolia leaf aqueous extract. These nodules showed positive alizarin red S staining and were rich in calcium and phosphorus according to energy dispersive X-ray analysis. In conclusion, Morinda citrifolia leaf extract promoted osteogenic differentiation and matrix mineralization in human periodontal ligament cells, a clear indication of the therapeutic potential of Morinda citrifolia leaves in bone and periodontal tissue regeneration.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)863-871
Number of pages9
JournalDental Materials Journal
Volume31
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012

Keywords

  • Mineralization
  • Morinda citrifolia
  • Osteogenic differentiation
  • Periodontal ligament cells

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