CD44 expression in pleomorphic adenoma, carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma and their adjacent normal salivary glands

Background: CD44 is a transmembranous proteoglycan, with a main role of cell adhesion to other cells and to extracellular matrix involved in the preservation of three-dimensional structure of organs. Pleomorphic adenoma (PA) is a common benign salivary gland tumor, composed of myoepithelial and duct...

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Main Authors: Nafiseh Shamloo, Nasim Taghavi, Farzad Yazdani, Soudeh Shalpoush, Samane Ahmadi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Dental Research Journal
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Online Access:http://www.drjjournal.net/article.asp?issn=1735-3327;year=2018;volume=15;issue=5;spage=361;epage=366;aulast=Shamloo