Publications by authors named "Vassilios G Panis"
Background: The peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) represents one of the most common lesions of the periodontal tissues that may originate from the gingival soft tissues, the periosteum, or the periodontal ligament.
Aim: To investigate the immunohistochemical expression of runt-related transcription factor 2 (Runx-2), bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2), and cementum attachment protein (CAP) in oxytalan-positive POF, to establish the use of POF as an in vivo model for the study of the periodontal ligament.
Materials And Methods: Thirty tumors that presented clinical and histologic features of POF, as well as oxytalan fibers, were included in the study.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the expression of eNOS and CD105/endoglin in pyogenic granulomas (PGs) to understand their role in the lesion's blood vessel formation.
- Approximately 93 PG samples were analyzed, with findings showing strong eNOS expression in most cases and a significant correlation with patient age.
- Results indicate differing levels of eNOS and CD105/endoglin expression in PGs compared to related tumor types, suggesting these proteins may play a role in the angiogenesis of oral pyogenic granulomas.