Previous studies in our lab have shown a down-regulated gene expression (SHMT2L) which may be related to apoptosis of human periodontal ligament fibroblasts (HPDLFs) induced by methylglyoxal (MG).

• 在用基因芯片技术检测丙酮醛诱导人牙周膜成纤维细胞凋亡的基因表达研究中，发现一个新基因SHMT2L，其表达为显著下调，并推测该基因与细胞凋亡密切相关。