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35130 |
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Journal Article |
Authors: |
Scutt, A.
Meghji, S.
Canniff, J. P.
Harvey, W.
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Title: |
Stabilisation of collagen by betel nut polyphenols as a mechanism in oral submucous fibrosis
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Date: |
1987
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Source: |
Experientia
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Abstract: |
Treatment of reconstituted collagen fibrils and pieces of rat dermis with the crude extract, purified tannins or (+)-catechin from betel nut (Areca catechu) increases their resistance to both human and bacterial collagenases in a concentration-dependent manner. These tanning agents may stabilise collagen in vivo following damage to the oral epithelium and promote the sub-epithelial fibrosis which occurs in betel nut chewers. PMID- 3032668
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Date Created: |
6/28/2001
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Volume: |
43
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Number: |
4
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Page Start: |
391
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Page End: |
393
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