Assessment of <scp>P16</scp> and Ki‐67 Proteins Immunoexpressing in Oral Mucosa Among Saudi Smokers
These results demonstrate the detrimental effects of smoking on cell health, underscoring the importance of quitting to reduce the risk of cytological abnormalities and related diseases. Smokers have higher levels of the proteins P16 and Ki-67, which shows how important these biomarkers are for understanding the risks to oral health.
Authors
- Lama S Alahmadi
- Faris M Elmahdi
- Saada S Alharbi
- Sarah A. Aloufi
- Riyaa L. Alharbi
Institutions
- Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Diagnostic Cytopathology
- Published
- 2024-11-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/dc.25420
- Primary Topic
- Oral Health Pathology and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00