TUSC3, p53 and p21 genetic association with development of oral submucous fibrosis and oral squamous cell carcinoma among addictive tobacco chewers of Pakistan

• Main Authors: Syed Aqib Ali Zaidi (Author), Nadia Chughtai (Author), Zubair Ahmed Abbassi (Author), Jehan Alam (Author), Tuba Shakil Malick (Author), Asmat Salim (Author), Saima Saleem (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background This study delves into the intricate landscape of oral cancer, a global concern with a high incidence in Asian countries. We focus on oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), primarily driven by the consumption of betel nut and its derivatives. OSCC often arises from premalignant les...