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Immunohistochemical expression of syndecan-1 in oral dysplastic epithelium
B Lakkam1, B Majage, M Astekar
1Department of Oral Pathology, Al-Ameen Dental College, Bijapur, India.
Background:
In stratified squamous epithelia, syndecan-1 is proposed to function as a cellto cell adhesion molecule, and plays an important role in regulation of cell growth and differentiation during the developmental process. Oral cancer is a disease with complex etiology, so biological behavior in carcinomas preceded by dysplastic states is difficult to assess and predict its prognosis. Hence, syndecan-1, a recently recognized tumor marker has been proved to be an eminent diagnostic and prognostic tool in assessing biological behavior of various potentially premalignant andmalignant lesions.
Materials And Methods:
The study group consisted of 40 specimens of premalignant stateand 10 specimens of normal mucosa.Thesections were stained withhematoxylin and eosin, andimmunohistochemicallyusing syndecan-1 a primary antibody and was observed under light microscope.
Results:
Expression decreased with the decreasing grades of dysplasia.
Conclusion:
Syndecan-1 can be efficiently used in early detection and diagnosis of oral carcinoma.
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