Expression of caspase-3, p53 and Bcl-2 in generalized aggressive periodontitis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Apoptosis, or programmed cell death is a form of physiological cell death. It is increased or decreased in the presence of infection, inflammation or tissue remodelling. Previous studies suggest that apoptosis is involved in the path...

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Main Authors: Özdemir B Handan, Uslu Hilal, Bulut Şule, Bulut Ömer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-06-01
Series:Head & Face Medicine
Online Access:http://www.head-face-med.com/content/2/1/17