Aqueous extract of tobacco induces mitochondrial potential dependent cell death and epithelial-mesenchymal transition in gingival epithelial cells

Smokeless tobacco habits are detrimental to oral health. A correlation between tobacco use and local epithelial tissue damage exists. Yet, the underlying cellular mechanism is not precisely characterized. This study assessed the dose-dependent action of Smokeless tobacco extract on gingival epitheli...

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Main Authors: Shankargouda Patil, Hosam Ali Baeshen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-08-01
Series:Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1319562X21003405