ISSN:
1420-9071
Keywords:
Collagen synthesis
;
prolyl hydroxylase
;
oral mucosa
;
Chediak-Higashi mouse
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Oral mucosa of beige (Chediak-Higashi) mice had decreased levels of collagen synthesis and prolyl hydroxylase activity compared with normal animals. No significant difference was observed in non-collagen protein synthesis between the two groups. These results suggest that decreased collagen biosynthesis in oral tissues may be partially involved in the increased incidence of periodontal disease in the Chediak-Higashi syndrome.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02004507
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