Evaluation of the Expression and Prognostic Role of Tumor Stem Cell Marker SOX2 in Odontogenic Cy… (NCT06833840) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Evaluation of the Expression and Prognostic Role of Tumor Stem Cell Marker SOX2 in Odontogenic Cysts and Tumors
Egypt45 participantsStarted 2022-04-01
Plain-language summary
The pathogenesis of odontogenic lesions remains unclear; however, a probable explanation may involve the existence of tumor stem cells (TSCs), which are thought to generate both benign and malignant tumors. The preservation of stem cells during early dental development is governed by many transcription factors, including sex-determining region Y (SRY)-box 2 (SOX-2). Numerous studies observed the increased expression of SOX2 in various benign and malignant tumors, as its impact on tumorigenesis varies according to tumor type. The purpose of this study is to assess the immunoexpression of the stem cell marker SOX2 in diverse types of odontogenic cysts and tumors in order to identify its prognostic significance and to show if it correlates to clinicopathologic parameters of those odontogenic lesions.
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. Patients with systemic diseases that absolutely contraindicate surgical procedures.
. Malignant odontogenic tumors.
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