Immunohistochemical Analysis of CD45RO(+) T Cells and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Expression in Cyclosporin A-Induced Rat Gingival Tissue

Alptekin N. O., Ustun K., Yaprak E., Avunduk M. C., Ataoglu T.

JOURNAL OF PERIODONTOLOGY, vol.83, no.2, pp.248-255, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 83 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1902/jop.2011.110034
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PERIODONTOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.248-255
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: The aim of this study is to evaluate CD4(+), CD8(+), and CD45RO(+) T cells, and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression in cyclosporin A (CsA) induced rat overgrown gingival tissue during an 8-week period.