Levels of oxidative stress biomarkers and bone resorption regulators in apical periodontitis lesions infected by Epstein ‐Barr virus

ConclusionLevels of bone resorption regulators and oxidative stress biomarkers wereincreased in apical periodontitis compared to healthy pulp tissues. EBV positive periapical lesions exhibited higher levels of RANKL and OPG compared to EBV negative periapical lesions. EBV may contribute to progression of apical periodontitis via enhanced production of bone resorption regulators.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: International Endodontic Journal - January 9, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: A. Jakovljevic, M Andric, N. Nikolic, V. Coric, S. Krezovic, J. Carkic, A. Knezevic, K Beljic ‐Ivanovic, M. Plješa‐Ercegovac, M. Miletić, I. Soldatovic, T. Radosavljevic, T. Jovanovic, T. Simic, V. Ivanovic, J. Milasin Tags: Original Scientific Article Source Type: research