Pathological investigations and correlation research of microfibrillar-associated protein 4 and tropoelastin in oral submucous fibrosis

Abstract Background Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF), distinguished by abnormal collagen deposition, is a potentially malignant disorder with 4.2% (95% CI 2.7–5.6%) of malignant transformation and rising global prevalence. However, the precise pathogenesis and effective treatment remain elusive and con...

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Main Authors: Binjie Liu, Wenqun Gou, Hui Feng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-11-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-021-01962-w