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Inhibition of SHH signaling pathway: molecular treatment strategy of odontogenic keratocyst.
Medical hypotheses - 1 Jan 2006
Zhang Lu, Sun Zhi-Jun, Zhao Yi-Fang, Bian Zhuan, Fan Ming-Wen, Chen Zhi
Abstract excerpt
Odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) is a relatively common cystic lesion occurred in the tooth-bearing areas of the jaws. This entity is thought to arise from the dental lamina or its remnant with significant growth capacity and recurrence potential. The Sonic hedgehog (SHH) signaling pathway plays a critical role in tooth development. Patched (PTCH) combines with Smoothened (SMO) to form a receptor complex for SHH...
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