Annexin A1 (ANXA1) acts either as a tumor suppressor or an oncogene in different tumor types. Several clinical studies revealed that the expression of ANXA1 is associated with the pathologic differentiation grade in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) patients. However, the direct function of ANXA1 in OSCC progression has remained to be fully clarified.
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May 2012
Objective: To analyze the stress distribution in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) with different depth of curve of Spee (CS) by three-dimensional finite element model (3D-FEM).
Methods: FEM with different depth of CS were established. The depth was 2.