Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Expression and Incidence of Cystic Changes in Asymptomatic Dental Follicles in Smoking Patients

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BAYKUL T., OZARSLAN S. K., BASAK K., Aksoy M. C.

JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL AND DENTAL SCIENCE, vol.4, no.1, pp.25-29, 2016 (ESCI)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 4 Issue: 1
• Publication Date: 2016
• Doi Number: 10.5455/jrmds.2016415
• Journal Name: JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL AND DENTAL SCIENCE
• Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
• Page Numbers: pp.25-29
• Süleyman Demirel University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Smoking is a well-known predisposing factor for pathological changes in oral tissues. Epithelial proliferation due to smoking is caused by the increased expression and activation of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), which is a protooncogen.