PECAM-1 overexpression signifies aggressive biologic behavior of oral lichen planus & #8211; A pilot study

Conclusion: PECAM-1 was found to be overexpressed in OLP; difference in PECAM-1 expression was noted between the reticular and erosive types. The VAMs could be exploited as a possible therapeutic target in OLP to modulate the disease process thereby reducing the dependency on corticosteroids.

Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research - May 18, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: A Lavanya Wafa Khan Preeti Singh Dominic Augustine Roopa S Rao SV Sowmya Vanishri C Haragannavar K Shwetha Nambiar Source Type: research