Effect of concomitant administration of nifedipine and tacrolimus on the development of gingival overgrowth in rats
Background/purpose: It is still controversial whether tacrolimus can induce gingival overgrowth. Calcium channel blockers of nifedipine are commonly used for lessening the side effect of high blood pressure induced by tacrolimus; however, nifedipine can also induce gingival overgrowth. This study wa...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2015-03-01
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| Series: | Journal of Dental Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S199179021300130X |