Abstract:Summary
Background
Paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM) is a neglected fungal infection with a high impact on the quality of life of the affected patients. The disease presents primary pulmonary involvement and systemic dissemination may occur. About 50% of the cases show oral involvement, and the factors that lead to this manifestation are not clear.
Objectives
The aim of this study was to evaluate the DNA methylation profile in PCM patients with oral lesions.
Material and Methods
Genomic DNA was extracted from whole… Show more
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