Carlos Miguel Marto, Mafalda Laranjo, Ana Cristina Gonçalves, Anabela Paula, Joana Jorge, Rui Caetano-Oliveira, Maria Inês Sousa, Bárbara Oliveiros, João Ramalho-Santos, Ana Bela Sarmento-Ribeiro, Manuel Marques-Ferreira, António Cabrita, Maria Filomena Botelho, Eunice Carrilho
Reversine is a purine derivative that has been investigated with regard to its biological effects, such as its anticancer properties and, mostly, its ability to induce the dedifferentiation of adult cells, increasing their plasticity. The obtained dedifferentiated cells have a high potential for use in regenerative procedures, such as regenerative dentistry (RD). Instead of replacing the lost or damaged oral tissues with synthetic materials, RD uses stem cells combined with matrices and an appropriate microenvironment to achieve tissue regeneration...
January 31, 2024: Pharmaceutics