Angiotensin II Levels in Gingival Tissues from Healthy Individuals, Patients with Nifedipine Induced Gingival Overgrowth and Non Responders on Nifedipine
Context: The Renin Angiotensin system has been implicated in the pathogenesis of Drug Induced Gingival Overgrowth (DIGO), a fibrotic condition, caused by Phenytoin, Nifedipine and Cyclosporine. Aim: This study quantified Angiotensin II levels in gingival tissue samples obtained from healthy ind...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2015-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/6388/14492_CE(RA1)_F(T)_PF1(PAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf |