S100A8 calcium-binding expression in radicular and dentigerous cysts and in keratocystic odontogenic tumors

• Main Authors: Iezzi Giovanna (Author), Piattelli Adriano (Author), Rubini Corrado (Author), Goteri Gaia (Author), Perrotti Vittoria (Author), Artese Luciano (Author), Fioroni Massimiliano (Author), Carinci Francesco (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Serbian Medical Society - Dental Section, Belgrade, 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: Recently the term Keratocystic Odontogenic Tumor (KCOT) has been recommended for Odontogenic Keratocysts (OKC) to address the neoplastic nature of the lesion compared to radicular and dentigerous cysts. S100 are calcium-binding proteins involved in cell differentiation and inflammation...