1. Eur J Orthod. 2024 Dec 4;47(1):cjae079. doi: 10.1093/ejo/cjae079. Inflammation alters the expression and activity of the mechanosensitive ion channels in periodontal ligament cells. Ren J(1), Zhan C(1), Lin Y(1). Author information: (1)Division of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, the University of Hong Kong, 34 Hospital Road, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong SAR, China. BACKGROUND: Periodontal ligament cells (PDLCs) possess mechanotransduction capability, vital in orth...