Receptor activator NFκB-ligand and osteoprotegerin protein expression in human periapical cysts and granulomas
R Menezes, CM Bramante, KB da Silva Paiva… - Oral surgery, oral …, 2006 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine the expression of receptor activator
of NFκB ligand (RANKL) and osteoprotegerin (OPG) associated with bone destruction in
periapical cysts and granulomas. STUDY DESIGN: Forty human dental chronic periapical
lesions were collected after periapical surgery. The lesions collected were fixed in 10%
buffered formalin and histologically processed. At least 2 sections of each specimen were
stained with hematoxylin and eosin for microscopic diagnosis. After that, 10 human …
of NFκB ligand (RANKL) and osteoprotegerin (OPG) associated with bone destruction in
periapical cysts and granulomas. STUDY DESIGN: Forty human dental chronic periapical
lesions were collected after periapical surgery. The lesions collected were fixed in 10%
buffered formalin and histologically processed. At least 2 sections of each specimen were
stained with hematoxylin and eosin for microscopic diagnosis. After that, 10 human …
