MicroRNA‐181b‐5p modulates tumor necrosis factor‐α‐induced inflammatory responses by targeting interleukin‐6 in cementoblasts

Tooth cementum is a bone‐like mineralized tissue and serves as a microbial barrier against invasion and destruction. Cementum is also responsible for tooth stability and defending pulp from outside stimuli, which is formed by cementoblasts. Although it is crucial for periodontal and periapical diseases, the mechanisms underlying the pathophysiological changes of cementoblasts and their inflammatory responses remain unclear. MiR‐181b is found to...