Do mutations in the basement membrane zone affect the human periodontium? Review with special reference to epidermolysis bullosa.

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Do mutations in the basement membrane zone affect the human periodontium? Review with special reference to epidermolysis bullosa.

The Journal of the Western Society of Periodontology/Periodontal abstracts - 1 Jan 1998

Wiebe C B, Larjava H S

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Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a group of diseases characterized by the development of blisters or erosions following minor trauma to the skin. Oral findings that have been associated with EB include keratin-filled cysts; blistering of the mucosa, tongue, and lips; perioral carcinomas; ankylogloss...

Topics

Basement Membrane
Collagen
Epidermolysis Bullosa
Epithelial Attachment
Humans
Integrins
Laminin
Mutation
Periodontal Diseases
Phenotype

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