Matrix metalloproteinase-1 expression in oral submucous fibrosis: An immunohistochemical study
<b>Context:</b> Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) is a form of pathological fibrosis affecting the oral mucosa. There is compelling evidence to implicate the habitual chewing of areca nut with the development of OSF. Because collagens are the major structural components of connective tissue...
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Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2010-01-01
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Series: | Indian Journal of Dental Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.ijdr.in/article.asp?issn=0970-9290;year=2010;volume=21;issue=3;spage=320;epage=325;aulast=Mishra |