Expression of p53, p63, podoplanin and Ki-67 in recurring versus non-recurring oral leukoplakia
Abstract Oral leukoplakia (OL), a potentially malignant disorder, recurs in 40% of cases after surgical removal. Recurrence is a risk factor for malignant transformation. We aimed to examine the prognostic significance of four biomarkers related to cell proliferation: p53, p63, podoplanin (PDPN) and...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2021-10-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-99326-5 |