title: CD40 in human oral epithelia.
abstract: CD40 is a transmembrane glycoprotein belonging to the tumour necrosis factor receptor superfamily, which has a role in a number of biological functions, including the regulation of cell growth and division, and cell mediated immunity. Although originally described on leucocytes, principally B lymphocytes, there is now abundant evidence for the cellular diversity of CD40. The aim of this article is to review the available data on CD40 in oral epithelium, principally that lining the oral mucosa, but also that of the salivary glands.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Pathology, Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery, Universidad Santa Maria and Institute of Dental Research, Universidad Central de Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela.
authors.forename: Mariana
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Villarroel Dorrego
authors.forename: Paul M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Speight
authors.forename: A William
authors.initials: AW
authors.lastname: Barrett
mesh_terms: D019013:CD40 Antigens / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000378:metabolism*; D012469:Salivary Glands / Q000378:metabolism*
chemical_list: D019013:CD40 Antigens