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Gene polymorphisms in odontogenic keratocysts and ameloblastomas: A systematic review
Miroslav Andric1, Jelena Jacimovic2, Aleksandar Jakovljevic3
1Department of Oral Surgery, School of Dental Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia.
Objectives:
The aim of this systematic review was to critically analyze available data on gene polymorphisms in odontogenic keratocysts (OKC) and ameloblastomas, including their possible relationship with clinical and histological features of these lesions.
Materials And Methods:
A comprehensive search of Web of Science Scopus, PubMed, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and EMBASE was conducted using relevant key terms and supplemented by a gray literature search. Quality assessment of included studies was performed using criteria from the Strengthening the Reporting of Genetic Association (STREGA) statement.
Results:
Ten studies were included in the final review. Survivin -31G/C, interleukin IL-1α -889 C/T, p53 codon 72 G/C, tumor necrosis factor TNF-α (-308G>A) and its receptor TNF-R1 (36A>G), glioma-associated oncogene homolog 1 rs2228224 and matrix metalloproteinase 2 rs243865 gene polymorphisms were reported to be associated with OKC. For ameloblastomas, p53 codon 72 G/C, X-ray repair cross-complementing protein 1-codons 194 and 399 and matrix metalloproteinase 9 rs3918242 gene polymorphisms were identified as risk factors. It was not possible to establish a relationship between specific polymorphisms and clinical and histological features of investigated lesions.
Conclusions:
Several gene polymorphisms might be considered as a risk factor for the development of these lesions. Future studies should investigate whether these polymorphisms might be used to identify patients with increased risk of recurrence or aggressive disease.
