Immunodetection of EGF-receptor, C-erbB oncogenes and HSV-1 antigene in oral mucosal swab preparation from Kretek (Clove cigarette) smokers

Smoking is the biggest factor for oral cavity malignancy. An oral cavity mucous swab was performed to 30 smokers (mild, moderate and severe) and 10 non-smokers which were followed by immunocytochemistry smear using the antibody for EGF-R, c-erbB, and HSV-1 antigens to reveal the effect of smoking on...

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Main Author: Silvi Kintawati
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universitas Padjadjaran 2008-07-01
Series:Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry
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Online Access:http://jurnal.unpad.ac.id/pjd/article/view/14141