Immunoexpression of proteins involved in cytoskeleton remodeling in benign odontogenic lesions.

Objective: The present study was designed to analyze the immunolocalization of proteins involved in cytoskeleton remodeling, such as moesin and Rho-A, in benign odontogenic lesions that present with expansive growth and invasive clinical behavior.

Materials And Methods: Expressions of moesin and Rho-A in odontogenic epithelium were evaluated by immunohistochemical analysis in 45 odontogenic lesions using monoclonal antibodies.

Results: Our results demonstrated strong membranous and cytoplasmic expressions of moesin in the epithelial cells in 66.