Effect of kindlin-1 deficiency on inflammatory cytokine expression in gingival keratinocytes in the presence of oral biofilm

Kindler syndrome (KS) is an autosomal recessive skin disorder of unknown etiology resulting in congenital skin blisters, photosensitivity, generalized progressive poikiloderma, and mucosal alterations. Early onset and severe periodontal disease has been noted as a common clinical finding. Kindlin-1...

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Main Author: Kehler, Angela
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2014
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/48473