Open AccessImmunohistochemical analysis of osteopontin expression in oral squamous cell carcinoma
Author(s) -
Dhana Lakshmi Jeyasivanesan,
Shameena Pazhaningal Mohamed,
Deepak Pandiar,
Shaini Basheer
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
indian journal of dental research/indian journal of dental research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.277
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1998-3603
pISSN - 0970-9290
DOI - 10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_474_17
Subject(s) - osteopontin , immunohistochemistry , medicine , pathology , population , basal cell , lymph node , significant difference , environmental health
Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the most common malignant neoplasm of the oral cavity. Osteopontin (OPN) has been proved as a biomarker in varying malignant tumors. Only limited studies detail the role of OPN in OSCC.