Cuproptosis is activated in inflamed dental pulp and contributes to the pathogenesis of pulpitis. MT2A functions as a protective regulator, mitigating cuproptosis and modulating macrophage-mediated inflammatory responses. Targeting cuproptosis and MT2A may represent a novel therapeutic strategy for preserving pulp vitality.
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