Serum VEGF levels as predictive marker of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw

Serum VEGF levels as predictive marker of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Recent studies have been reported that angiogenesis suppression may play a role in developing bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (B-ONJ). According to these evidence we evaluated the role of VEGF as predictive marker of B-ONJ onset. Of the 81 patient...

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Main Authors: Vincenzi Bruno, Napolitano Andrea, Zoccoli Alice, Iuliani Michele, Pantano Francesco, Papapietro Nicola, Denaro Vincenzo, Santini Daniele, Tonini Giuseppe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:Journal of Hematology & Oncology
Subjects:
Osteonecrosis of the jaw
Bisphosphonates
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)
Online Access:http://www.jhoonline.org/content/5/1/56

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