| DENTAL SCIENCE - REVIEW ARTICLE |
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| Year : 2015 | Volume
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| Issue : 5 | Page : 200-202 |
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Apoptosis in immune-mediated diseases
S Leena Sankari, N Aravindha Babu, E Rajesh, M Kasthuri
Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Correspondence Address:
Dr. S Leena Sankari
Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
India
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DOI: 10.4103/0975-7406.155902
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Apoptosis plays a significant role in both the physiological and pathological process. A dysfunctional apoptotic system can lead to either excessive removal or prolonged survival of cells. Therefore, dysregulation is involved in the pathogenesis of a variety of immunological diseases. The present review aims to provide an overview regarding role of apoptosis in immune-mediated disease. |
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