Open AccessAssessing alpha-tocopherol levels in patients with keratocystic odontogenic tumor: A cross-sectional study
Author(s) -
Bhargavi Krishna Ayinampudi,
Sushmita Bhargavi Varikoti,
P Venkat Baghirath,
B Hari Vinay,
] Gayathri,
Ashalata Gannepalli
Publication year - 2017
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_714_16
Subject(s) - keratocystic odontogenic tumor , vitamin d and neurology , medicine , vitamin e , vitamin , biology , endocrinology , gastroenterology , pathology , physiology , antioxidant , odontogenic , biochemistry
A keratocystic odontogenic tumour (KCOT) is a benign uni- or multicystic, intraosseous tumour of odontogenic origin, with a characteristic lining of parakeratinized stratified squamous epithelium and potential for aggressive, infiltrative behaviour. Various studies in hamsters showed that, alpha-Tocopherol, which is an active biological form of Vitamin E, is a potent antioxidant known to inhibit tumour formation and also regression of established tumours. So, the aim of the present pilot study was to assess the levels of Alpha-Tocopherol(Vitamin E) in Patients with KCOT and compare them with Vitamin E levels in normal healthy individuals.