Increased Mast Cell Counts in Benign and Malignant Salivary Gland Tumors

Background and aims. Mast cells are one of the characteristic factors in angiogenesis, growth, and metastatic spread of tumors. The distribution and significance of mast cells in many tumors have been demonstrated. However, few studies have evaluated mast cell infiltration in salivary gland tumors...

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Main Authors: Zohreh Jaafari-Ashkavandi, Mohammad-Javad Ashraf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences 2014-03-01
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/594/321