Journal of Endodontics
Volume 18, Issue 7 , Pages 327-331 , July 1992

In vivo and in vitro glycosaminoglycans from human dental pulp

  • Chutima Mangkornkarn, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Mangkornkarn is an adjunct assistant professor, Section of Endodontics, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Dr. Chutima Mangkornkarn, Section of Endodontics, 23-087 CHS, UCLA School of Dentistry, 10833 Le Conte Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024-1668.
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  • James C. Steiner, DDS, MSD

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Steiner is chairman and assistant professor, Section of Endodontics, UCLA School of Dentistry.

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* This investigation was supported by the Dental Research Institute, UCLA School of Dentistry.

PII: S0099-2399(06)80482-6

doi: 10.1016/S0099-2399(06)80482-6

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 18, Issue 7 , Pages 327-331 , July 1992

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