Inhibitory effects of green tea polyphenol(-)-epigalloca-techin(EGCG) on the MMP expression and the osteoclast survival

Yun, Jeong-Ho (Department of Dentistry, College of Medicine, Kwandong University, Myongji Hospital) ;
Kim, Chang-Sung (Department of Periodontology, Research Institute for Periodontal Regeneration, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, Brain Korea 21 Project for Medical Science, Yonsei University) ;
Cho, Kyoo-Sung (Department of Periodontology, Research Institute for Periodontal Regeneration, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, Brain Korea 21 Project for Medical Science, Yonsei University) ;
Chai, Jung-Kiu (Department of Periodontology, Research Institute for Periodontal Regeneration, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University) ;
Kim, Chong-Kwan (Department of Periodontology, Research Institute for Periodontal Regeneration, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, Brain Korea 21 Project for Medical Science, Yonsei University) ;
Choi, Seong-Ho (Department of Periodontology, Research Institute for Periodontal Regeneration, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, Brain Korea 21 Project for Medical Science, Yonsei University)