Evaluation of Serum TNF-α and TGF-β in Patients with Oral Lichen Planus

Background and aims. The role of cytokines in the immunopathogenesis of oral lichen planus (OLP) has received much attention. The aim of this study was to evaluate the serum levels of TNF-α and TGF-β in patients with OLP in an Iranian population. Materials and methods. Thirty-two patients with OL...

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Main Authors: Ali Taghavi Zenouz, Firoz Pouralibaba, Zohreh Babaloo, Masoumeh Mehdipour, Zahra Jamali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences 2012-11-01
Series:Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects
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Online Access:http://dentistry.tbzmed.ac.ir/joddd/index.php/joddd/article/view/266/259