Epigenetic change in e-cardherin and COX-2 to predict chronic periodontitis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>DNA methylation of certain genes frequently occurs in neoplastic cells. Although the cause remains unknown, many genes have been identified with such atypical methylation in neoplastic cells. The hypermethylation of E-Cadherin and Cy...

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Main Authors: Wang Min, Cheung Mary NB, Jin Lijian, Loo Wings TY, Chow Louis WC
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
Online Access:http://www.translational-medicine.com/content/8/1/110