Evaluation of serum and salivary transforming growth factor beta, vascular endothelial growth factor and tumor necrosis factor alpha in oral lichen planus.

Evaluation of serum and salivary transforming growth factor beta, vascular endothelial growth factor and tumor necrosis factor alpha in oral lichen planus.

Introduction: Lichen planus is one of the most common oral mucosal lesions. Transforming growth factor-β (TGF- β) has a marked effect on epithelial–mesenchymal transition and immune cells function. Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) is a key regulator of vasculogenesis and angiogenesis. Tumor...

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Main Authors: Amira Abdelwhab Abdelghaffar, Mahmoud Mohamed Kandeel, Hala Hassan Yassin, Wesam Abdelmonem, Olfat Gamil Shaker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad de Concepción. 2020-04-01
Series:Journal of Oral Research
Subjects:
ral lichen planus
serum
saliva
transforming growth factor beta
vascular endothelial growth factor a
tumor necrosis factor-alpha
Online Access:http://www.joralres.com/index.php/JOR/article/view/joralres.2020.012/728

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