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Genetic Susceptibility and Protein Expression of Extracellular Matrix Turnover-Related Genes in Oral Submucous Fibrosis.
International journal of molecular sciences - 30 Oct 2020
Cheng Ru-Hsiu, Wang Yi-Ping, Chang Julia Yu-Fong, Pan Yu-Hwa, Chang Mei-Chi, Jeng Jiiang-Huei
Abstract excerpt
Betel quid (BQ) chewing increased the risk of oral cancer and oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF), an oral premalignant disorder (OPMD) with malignant transformation potential. BQ components such as areca nut (AN), trauma by coarse AN fiber, catechin, copper, alkaloids, stimulated reactive oxygen species (ROS), inflammation and cytotoxicity are suggested to be the contributing factors. They may induce tissue...
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