Analysis of REST gene Variants Associated with Gingival Fibromatosis

Authors

Elaine Vanterpool, Oakwood University
Danielle Mills, Oakwood University

Faculty Mentor

Dr. Elaine Vanterpool

Files

Description

Gingival fibromatosis is an oral disease characterized by the benign overgrowth of gum tissue in the mouth. An autosomal disorder, this disease is genetic and while cases may appear in isolation they can also be related to a syndrome. Gingival fibrosis has been associated with defects in the RE1- silencing transcription factor (REST) gene. The purpose of this study was to identify and analyze mutations in the REST gene and their pathogenicity.

Publication Date

2025

City

Huntsville

Disciplines

Biology

Recommended Citation

Vanterpool, Elaine and Mills, Danielle, "Analysis of REST gene Variants Associated with Gingival Fibromatosis" (2025). Student Posters. 82.
https://ouscholars.oakwood.edu/student-posters/82