Journal of International Oncology ›› 2022, Vol. 49 ›› Issue (10): 608-611.doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn371439-20220609-00120

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Research progress on the malignant transformation of oral submucosal fibrosis

Zhou Changqun1, Guan Xiaoyan1,2, Liu Jianguo2, Yue Chaoyi3, Liao Chengcheng1,2()   

  1. 1Group 2, Department of Orthodontics, Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, China
    2Key Laboratory of Oral Disease Research in General Colleges and Universities of Guizhou Province, Zunyi 563000, China
    3School of Medicine and Technology, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, China
  • Received:2022-06-09 Revised:2022-06-18 Online:2022-10-08 Published:2022-12-01
  • Contact: Liao Chengcheng E-mail:lcc_950330@163.com
  • Supported by:
    National Key Research and Development Program Project of China(2016YFC1102800);National Natural Science Foundation of China(82060205);Guizhou Province Medical Biomaterials Research and Development Talent Base Project(Qianren Lingfa [2018] No. 3));Growth Project(Qianjiao He KY Word [2021] 215)

Abstract:

Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) can cause various oral dysfunctions in patients and can turn into oral cancer. The causes and processes of OSF malignant transformation involve betel nut chewing, vascular atrophy, tissue hypoxia, cell cycle changes, aging, autophagy, and changes in cancer/cancer suppressor genes and microRNAs. It is of great significance to study the causes and process of OSF malignant transformation for the treatment and prevention of OSF malignant transformation.

Key words: Oral submucous fibrosis, Oral neoplasms, Malignant change