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miR-15a/16-1 influences BCL2 expression in keratocystic odontogenic tumors
8 Jun 2012
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: A keratocystic odontogenic tumor (KCOT) is a benign destructive recurrent odontogenic cystic neoplasm. The microRNAs (miRNAs) miR-15a and miR-16-1 function as negative regulators of the anti-apoptotic gene BCL2 at the post-transcriptional level. Notably, high Bcl-2 immunoexpression is found in the epithelial lining of KCOTs, while the loss of Bcl-2 immunopositive cells is observed in marsupialized...
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