Participation of osteoclastogenic factors in immunopathogenesis of human chronic periapical lesions

ConclusionsThis study demonstrated the participation of RANKL, TNF‐α, IL‐33, cathepsin K and OPG in the development of RCs and PGs, with emphasis on the highest immunoreactivity of cathepsin in RCs and TNF‐α and OPG in PGs. OPG possibly determines the slower growth of PGs compared to RCs.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine - July 1, 2017 Category: Pathology Authors: S.C.L.T. Santos, L.A. Couto, J.M. Fonseca, F.C.A. Xavier, A.C.L. Figueiredo, V.S Freitas, R.A. Freitas, J.N. Santos, A.C.G. Henriques Tags: Original Article Source Type: research