Expression of human b-defensin-3 in oral squamous cell carcinoma using tissue microarray - A preliminary study
Purpose: Human b-Defensin (hBDs) is an epithelial origin, cationic antimicrobial peptides. Their expression is reported in oral mucosa, gingiva and salivary glands. However, their protective role is not well understood. It has been suggested that bacterial and viral infection are an important factor...
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| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2006
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/2445/1/Expression_of_human_b-defensin-3_in_oral_squamous_cell_carcinoma_using_tissue_microarray_-_A_preliminary_study.pdf |