Publication: Expression of cathepsin B and cystatin A in oral lichen planus
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Issued Date
2021
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eng
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22310762
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2-s2.0-85116293298
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Scopus
Bibliographic Citation
Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry. Vol 11, No.5 (2021), p.566-573
Suggested Citation
Bangsuwan P., Hirunwidchayarat W., Jirawechwongsakul P., Talungchit S., Taebunpakul P. Expression of cathepsin B and cystatin A in oral lichen planus. Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry. Vol 11, No.5 (2021), p.566-573. doi:10.4103/jispcd.JISPCD_97_21 Retrieved from: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14740/14149
Abstract
Objective: Cathepsin B (Cat-B), a cysteine protease, and cystatin A (Cys-A), a protease inhibitor, are involved in the immune response. This study determined Cat-B and Cys-A expression in oral lichen planus (OLP) by immunohistochemistry. Materials and Methods: Thirty specimens each of OLP and healthy gingiva (HG) were included. The expression pattern, the number of positive cells, the staining intensity, and the immunoreactive score (IRS) of Cat-B and Cys-A were investigated. The data were analyzed by using unpaired t-test, Chi-square, and Spearman's rank correlation. Results: The Cat-B expression in OLP was observed as cytoplasmic staining in the epithelial cells, whereas Cys-A expression was exhibited in the nucleus and cytoplasm of the epithelium. An increase in Cat-B staining intensity was also observed in the basal cells. Conversely, the high staining intensity of Cys-A was observed in the stratum spinosum, but not the stratum basale. In HG, Cat-B expression demonstrated a relatively consistent intensity in the epithelial layer. The Cys-A expression in HG was similar to OLP with a lower staining intensity. The mean percentage of positive cells and the IRS score of Cat-B and Cys-A in OLP were significantly higher than HG (P 0.05). There was no correlation between Cat-B and Cys-A levels in OLP. Interestingly, Cat-B expression in erosive OLP was greater than in non-erosive OLP (P 0.05). Conclusion: The Cat-B and Cys-A expression in OLP was more outstanding than in HG, suggesting possible roles for the process of OLP pathogenesis. In addition, Cat-B expression may be an indicator of the disease severity. © 2021 Journal of the Anatomical Society of India. All rights reserved.