Expression of type I and type III collagens in oral submucous fibrosis: An immunohistochemical study

Background: Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a potentially malignant collagen - metabolic disorder linked to consumption of betel quid and areca nut. The deposition of collagen and its major subtypes have been the subject of intense scrutiny in the etiopathogenesis of the disorder. Aims and Objecti...

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Main Authors: Venkatesh V Kamath, Komali Rajkumar, Abhay Kumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Journal of Dental Research and Review
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Online Access:http://www.jdrr.org/article.asp?issn=2348-2915;year=2015;volume=2;issue=4;spage=161;epage=166;aulast=Kamath