COX-2 and bFGF expression in the development of oral squamous cell carcinoma / 实用口腔医学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objectives:To study the role of COX-2 and bFGF in the development of oral squamous cell carcinoma(OSCC).Methods:The expressions of COX-2 and bFGF were exmined by immunohistochemical staining with anti-COX-2 and anti-bFGF monoclonal antibodies respectively in 23 cases of OSCC,25 of oral leukoplakia(OLK)and 10 of normal oral mucosa.Results:COX-2 was detected in 20/23 cases of OSCC,13/25 of OLK and 0/10 of normal oral mucosa(P