Cytokines in Oral Submucous Fibrosis: A Bird's Eye View.

Autor: Reddy, Mamatha G. S., Nayanar, Gayatri
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Zdroj: Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology Journal; Jan-Jun2023, Vol. 14 Issue 1, p96-99, 4p
Abstrakt: Introduction: Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSF) is a chronic fibrosis condition of oral cavity. It is a multifactorial condition, arecanut chewing being the prime etiologic factors. Objectives: Arecanut alkaloids stimulate the oral tissue initiating the inflammatory response. As an inflammatory response, cells release cytokines activating the cascade of different fibrinogenic pathways leading to fibrosis. Conclusion: This review briefs about the various cytokines studied in Oral Submucous Fibrosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index