Research Papers
NIPA-like domain containing 1 is a novel tumor-promoting factor in oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology • 2018 • Vol. 144 (5)
PURPOSE: In our previous global gene expression analysis, we identified NIPA-like domain containing 1 (NIPAL1), which encodes a magnesium transporter, as one of the most overexpressed genes in recurr…
Kirita, T; Kuniyasu, H; Kurihara-Shimomura, M
Superior oblique myositis causing acquired Brown's syndrome as the first manifestation of primary Sjogren's syndrome.
Clinical and experimental rheumatology • 2018 • Vol. 36 Suppl 112 (3)
Moon, J; Shin, S
Proprotein convertase enzyme FURIN is upregulated in primary Sjogren's syndrome.
Clinical and experimental rheumatology • 2018 • Vol. 36 Suppl 112 (3)
OBJECTIVES: The proprotein convertase enzyme FURIN is a critical regulator of the anti-inflammatory TGFbeta-1 cytokine and peripheral immune tolerance. In T cells, FURIN is co-regulated with IFN-gamm…
Gronholm, A; Isomaki, P; Pertovaara, M
Cooling of the oral mucosa to prevent adverse effects of chemotherapeutic agents: An in vitro study.
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology • 2018 • Vol. 47 (5)
BACKGROUND: The cytotoxic effect of chemotherapeutic agents to the oral mucosa, as a side effect of cancer treatment, is a major problem. Cooling the oral mucosa using ice chips in conjunction with c…
Colley, H; Grayson, A; Jontell, M
The effect of magnolol on Ca(2+) homeostasis and its related physiology in human oral cancer cells.
Archives of oral biology • 2018 • Vol. 89
OBJECTIVE: Magnolol, a polyphenol compound from herbal medicines, was shown to alter physiology in various cell models. However, the effect of magnolol on Ca(2+) homeostasis and its related physiolog…
Chou, C; Hao, L; Hsieh, S
Influence of CAD/CAM fabrication on denture surface properties.
Journal of oral rehabilitation • 2018 • Vol. 45 (5)
Three main properties are responsible for the microbial attractiveness of denture surfaces: roughness, hydrophilicity and free surface energy. This study investigated whether CAD/CAM-fabricated dentu…
Dumfahrt, H; Grunert, I; Steinmassl, O
De-escalation treatment of human papillomavirus-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma: an evidence-based review for the locally advanced disease.
Current opinion in oncology • 2018 • Vol. 30 (3)
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) incidence is increasing worldwide, especially in developed countries where it seems to be etiologically related to the elevating rates of high-risk human…
Bonadio, R; de Castro, G; Stock, G
Efficacy of different strategies to treat root dentin eroded by liquid or gaseous hydrochloric acid associated with brushing abrasion.
Archives of oral biology • 2018 • Vol. 89
OBJECTIVE: This study aims to evaluate how casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) associated with Nd:YAG or Diode laser affects dentin exposed to hydrochloric acid (HCl) with or …
de Matos, L; Faraoni, J; Palma-Dibb, R
Three-dimensional comparative study on the accuracy and reproducibility of dental casts fabricated by 3D printers.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2018 • Vol. 119 (5)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Studies investigating the precision of 3-dimensional (3D) printed casts for fixed prosthodontics are scarce. PURPOSE: The purpose of this in vitro study was to compare the accur…
Park, M; Shin, S
Denosumab-related osteonecrosis of the jaw following non-surgical periodontal therapy: A case report.
Journal of clinical periodontology • 2018 • Vol. 45 (5)
INTRODUCTION: Osteonecrosis of the jaw associated with bisphosphonates is currently called medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ), given that in addition to bisphosphonates, jaw osteonec…
Diniz-Freitas, M; Diz Dios, P; Fernandez-Feijoo, J
In vivo optical coherence tomography imaging in a case of mucous membrane pemphigoid and a negative Nikolsky's sign.
The Journal of dermatology • 2018 • Vol. 45 (5)
There is currently a growing interest in new diagnostic tools of the oral cavity and mucosa which are non-invasive, repeatable and reliable. A diagnosis of a suspected, autoimmune pathology was made …
Campisi, G; Capocasale, G; Di Fede, O
A functional polymorphism in the pre-miR-146a gene is associated with the risk of nonsyndromic orofacial cleft.
Human mutation • 2018 • Vol. 39 (5)
microRNAs (miRNAs) are widely involved in craniofacial development, and genetic variants of miRNAs may be associated with the risk of nonsyndromic orofacial cleft (NSOC). Here, we systematically sele…
Du, Y; Jiang, H; Li, D
Full Endoscopic Vascular Decompression in Trigeminal Neuralgia: Experience of 230 Patients.
World neurosurgery • 2018 • Vol. 113
BACKGROUND: Although most surgeons are using endoscopy as an adjunct to microscopy in microvascular decompression, a full endoscopic technique is less commonly performed. The present study is aimed t…
Dubey, A; Parihar, V; Ratre, S
Cervical Spine Injury From Unrecognized Craniocervical Instability in Severe Pierre Robin Sequence Associated With Skeletal Dysplasia.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2018 • Vol. 55 (5)
Pierre Robin Sequence (PRS) can be associated with skeletal dysplasias, presenting with craniocervical instability and devastating spinal injury if unrecognized. The authors present the case of an in…
Brooker, J; El-Gharbawy, A; Evans, K
Complex Intraoral Reconstruction Using a Single Free Anterolateral Thigh Flap and Supermicrosurgery After Corrosive Ingestion in a 14-Month-Old Child.
Annals of plastic surgery • 2018 • Vol. 80 (5)
Oral chemical burn injuries induce more damage to the underlying tissues with extensive scarring. It is very well known that alkali causes severe liquefaction necrosis and injury to the deeper tissue…
El Fahar, M
A TRACER 3D Co-Culture tumour model for head and neck cancer.
Biomaterials • 2018 • Vol. 164
Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) are a key component of the tumour microenvironment and have been shown to play an important role in the progression of cancer. To probe these tumour-stroma intera…
Ailles, L; D'Arcangelo, E; Dean, T
Mortality in Robin sequence: identification of risk factors.
European journal of pediatrics • 2018 • Vol. 177 (5)
Although Robin sequence (RS) is a well-known phenomenon, it is still associated with considerable morbidity and even mortality. The purposes of this study were to gain greater insight into the mortal…
Breugem, C; Haasnoot, M; Lemmers, P
Simvastatin improves oral implant osseointegration via enhanced autophagy and osteogenesis of BMSCs and inhibited osteoclast activity.
Journal of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine • 2018 • Vol. 12 (5)
Dental implants have become a widely accepted and successful treatment for fully and partially edentulous patients. Simvastatin has been applied to improve and accelerate the osseointegration of impl…
Cheng, J; Fu, Y; Gu, Q
A screening method for gastric cancer by oral microbiome detection.
Oncology reports • 2018 • Vol. 39 (5)
Gastric cancer is the second most common malig-nancy and one of the principal causes of cancer‑related mortality worldwide. Early diagnostic and screening methods for gastric cancer are limited at pr…
Hou, B; Li, X; Li, Y
Transient receptor potential vanilloid 4 (TRPV4) expression on the nerve fibers of human dental pulp is upregulated under inflammatory condition.
Archives of oral biology • 2018 • Vol. 89
OBJECTIVE: Transient receptor potential vanilloid 4 (TRPV4) has been considered as a mechano-, thermo- and osmo-receptor. Under inflammatory conditions in dental pulp, teeth can become sensitive upon…
Bakri, M; Hossain, M; Kitagawa, J