title: [Effects of gu chi san on cultured human gingival fibroblasts].
abstract: The present study demonstrates that Gu Chi San is able to increase the bone density in the clinical and animal tests. This study finds that Gu Chi San has no cytotoxicity on HGFs, and 1g/L Gu Chi San extracts can stimulate the mitosis and enhance the DNA synthesis of HGFs. The results indicate that certain substances are present in Gu Chi San.
authors.affiliation: College of Stomatology, Hubei Medical University, Wuhan.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fan
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Peng
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Luo
mesh_terms: D002478:Cells, Cultured; D004247:DNA / Q000378:metabolism; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal / Q000494:pharmacology*; D005347:Fibroblasts / Q000187:drug effects / Q000378:metabolism; D005881:Gingiva / Q000166:cytology / Q000187:drug effects*; D006801:Humans; D008940:Mitotic Index / Q000187:drug effects*
chemical_list: D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal; D004247:DNA