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Table 2 Ratios of the RANKL/RANK/OPG signaling pathway components in the bone tissue of patients, in a.u. (arbitrary units)

From: The regulatory role of the RANKL/RANK/OPG signaling pathway in the mechanisms of tooth eruption in patients with impacted teeth

Ratio, a.u.

Bone tissue, collected near the healthy tooth in patients with tooth impaction

Bone tissue, collected near the impacted tooth

RANK

0.97 ± 0.06

1.73 ± 0.11*

RANKL

0.32 ± 0.02

1.46 ± 0.12*

OPG

0.8 ± 0,07

1.48 ± 0.13*

RANK/RANKL

3.03

1.18*

RANKL/OPG

0.4

0.99*

  1. * p < 0.05 vs. bone tissue taken near the healthy tooth in patients with tooth impaction
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BMC Oral Health

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