Open AccessPECAM-1 overexpression signifies aggressive biologic behavior of oral lichen planus – A pilot study
Author(s) -
A. Lavanya,
Wafa Khan,
Preeti Singh,
Dominic Augustine,
Roopa S Rao,
S Sowmya,
Vanishri C Haragannavar,
K. Shwetha Nambiar
Publication year - 2020
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_653_18
Subject(s) - oral lichen planus , immunohistochemistry , pathology , reticular connective tissue , oral mucosa , medicine
The etiopathogenesis of oral lichen planus (OLP) is still debatable. According to literature, many studies have illustrated OLP as a T-cell-mediated chronic autoimmune disease. Currently, there is increased evidence of chronic inflammation in OLP and its association with vascular adhesion molecules (VAMs).