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In-silico immunoinformatic vaccine design for Treponema denticola ergothionase. 针对齿孢子菌麦角硫糖酶的硅内免疫形式疫苗设计。
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Minerva dental and oral science Pub Date : 2024-10-29 DOI: 10.23736/S2724-6329.24.04915-5
Jai P Rexlin, Jeevitha Manickavasagam, Pradeep K Yadalam, Deepti Shrivastava, Kumar C Srivastava, Vincenzo Ronsivalle, Marco Cicciù, Giuseppe Minervini
{"title":"In-silico immunoinformatic vaccine design for Treponema denticola ergothionase.","authors":"Jai P Rexlin, Jeevitha Manickavasagam, Pradeep K Yadalam, Deepti Shrivastava, Kumar C Srivastava, Vincenzo Ronsivalle, Marco Cicciù, Giuseppe Minervini","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6329.24.04915-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S2724-6329.24.04915-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Treponema denticola, a well-studied oral spirochete, adheres, invades, and damages periodontal tissues - gram-negative, anaerobic Treponema denticola. In previous research, sub-gingival spirochetes have correlated positively with dental plaque score, pocket, and clinical attachment level measurements. Hence, the study aims to design an immunoinformatic vaccine using a reverse vaccinology approach against Treponema denticola ergothionase.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Protein Data Bank provided the FASTA amino acid sequence of Treponema denticola. Antigenicity, toxicity, and stability of discovered T-cell epitopes were evaluated to develop 6S7Q B and A multiepitope vaccination design. The Vaccine's dual major histocompatibility complex (MHC I and II) binding epitopes were also predicted. The designed Vaccine's identified epitope sequence and secondary structure were then predicted and validated. Protein-protein interactions involving ergothionase and human beta-defensins were investigated using molecular docking.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The designed Vaccine had high antigenicity, toxicity, and stability. The Vaccine's three-dimensional structure demonstrated a significant association with beta-defensin. Its low binding energy score of -827.6 kcal/mol indicates that the immune system will respond favorably to the antigen.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>In this research, we employed immunoinformatic techniques to create a reverse vaccination effort to develop an in-silico vaccine.</p>","PeriodicalId":18709,"journal":{"name":"Minerva dental and oral science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142522426","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Virtual reality in specialized dentistry: employing virtual reality for the alleviation of pain and anxiety in hereditary angioedema patients. 专业牙科中的虚拟现实技术:利用虚拟现实技术减轻遗传性血管性水肿患者的疼痛和焦虑。
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Minerva dental and oral science Pub Date : 2024-10-29 DOI: 10.23736/S2724-6329.24.04961-1
Alessio Rosa, Riccardo DE Angelis, Alberto M Pujia, Pierluigi Cardelli, Claudio Arcuri
{"title":"Virtual reality in specialized dentistry: employing virtual reality for the alleviation of pain and anxiety in hereditary angioedema patients.","authors":"Alessio Rosa, Riccardo DE Angelis, Alberto M Pujia, Pierluigi Cardelli, Claudio Arcuri","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6329.24.04961-1","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S2724-6329.24.04961-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Following an episode of hereditary angioedema (HAE), dental anxiety commonly arises, and many patients find it challenging to access proper care. While the use of virtual reality (VR) for pain and anxiety management in dentistry is on the rise, its application in individuals with angioedema remains largely unexplored. In a case series conducted at a specialized dental clinic, three patients with a history of acute angioedema attacks and dental anxiety engaged with 360° VR videos while seated in the dental chair, utilizing a virtual reality device.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Three patients with hereditary angioedema were treated by subjecting them to virtual immersion using VR glasses. Intraoperative reactions were analyzed using VAS scales in order to report the patients' level of anxiety and pain.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The outcomes, evaluated through a standard observation tool, surveys, and interviews, encompass the assessment of patient anxiety and pain, responses to VR, and the evaluation of system usability along with its impact on the dental team's workflow Three individuals underwent examination, from which three reliable questionnaires were obtained, demonstrating a success rate of 99.9%. The group included one male and two females, with their ages spanning from 6 to 58 years. The findings revealed an average anxiety score of 1.80 with a standard deviation of 0.6 points, and an average pain score of 1.98 with a standard deviation of 0.3, thus validating full immersion in distraction. Statistical analysis using independent-sample t-tests and ANOVA indicated no significant differences in anxiety levels among the patients based on gender. Both patients wore the VR device throughout the procedure, expressing that it was comfortable, diverting, and held the potential to alleviate anxiety and pain. The dentist noted a positive influence on patient anxiety levels and procedure completion times, expressing an intention to continue employing VR with other angioedema patients and across diverse clinical populations.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Virtual reality can be an excellent distraction tool in patients with hereditary angioedema who present at least one acute attack per year.</p>","PeriodicalId":18709,"journal":{"name":"Minerva dental and oral science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142522427","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Medico-legal considerations in immediate loading implantology: risks, responsibilities, and best practices. 即刻植入种植体的医疗法律考虑因素:风险、责任和最佳实践。
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Minerva dental and oral science Pub Date : 2024-10-28 DOI: 10.23736/S2724-6329.24.05129-5
Michele A Karaboue, Eleonora Lo Muzio, Maria E Bizzoca, Karidia Karaboue, Swapnil Saini, Francesco Pettini, Michele DI Cosola, Michele Covelli, Lynn Almasri, Giorgia V Lacasella
{"title":"Medico-legal considerations in immediate loading implantology: risks, responsibilities, and best practices.","authors":"Michele A Karaboue, Eleonora Lo Muzio, Maria E Bizzoca, Karidia Karaboue, Swapnil Saini, Francesco Pettini, Michele DI Cosola, Michele Covelli, Lynn Almasri, Giorgia V Lacasella","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6329.24.05129-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S2724-6329.24.05129-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The field of immediate loading implantology has grown rapidly, offering quicker solutions for prosthetic rehabilitation. However, the complexity of this technique raises significant medico-legal concerns regarding patient safety, treatment planning, and professional liability. These issues are particularly relevant in elective procedures where failure could lead to litigation. A comprehensive review of current literature, including clinical studies, legal rulings, and malpractice claims, was conducted to assess the legal implications of immediate loading implantology. The analysis focused on professional liability, patient consent, and complications during treatment. The evidence indicates that a high standard of care, including detailed preoperative planning, risk assessment, and clear patient communication, is essential in minimizing legal risks. Malpractice claims often arise from inadequate patient information or failure to follow established protocols. Proper documentation of informed consent and adherence to evidence-based dentistry (EBD) guidelines are crucial to protect both patients and practitioners. Immediate loading implantology offers numerous benefits, but it requires meticulous planning and patient management to avoid medico-legal issues. Ensuring comprehensive patient consent and following evidence-based practices are key to reducing professional liability and improving outcomes. Further studies should explore standardized protocols for reducing complications and legal disputes in implantology.</p>","PeriodicalId":18709,"journal":{"name":"Minerva dental and oral science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142504281","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Restorative and endodontic clinical strategies during COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic: a revision of the literature. COVID-19(SARS-CoV-2)大流行期间的修复和牙髓临床策略:文献综述。
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Minerva dental and oral science Pub Date : 2024-10-10 DOI: 10.23736/S2724-6329.24.05012-5
Manuele Mancini, Flavio Palazzi, Francesco Iacono
{"title":"Restorative and endodontic clinical strategies during COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic: a revision of the literature.","authors":"Manuele Mancini, Flavio Palazzi, Francesco Iacono","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6329.24.05012-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S2724-6329.24.05012-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aim of this study was to analyze clinical strategies supported by validated references during two of the most frequent dental emergencies (i.e. restorative and endodontic treatment) in the COVID-19 pandemic. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent of an emergency in the health system worldwide and a potentially fatal disease. Person-to-person transmission of SARS-CoV-2 through aerosol and droplets led to extensive preventive measures to contain COVID-19 outbreak. Dental care providers have been exposed to a high risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, due to the face-to-face communication and the exposure to saliva, blood, and other body fluids during routine interventions; this can also contribute to a high risk for cross-infection, even though dentist usually cope with those situations in everyday practice. Restorative and endodontic emergencies represented a high proportion of dental emergencies, with prolonged exposure time for dentists/endodontists in contact with suspected or confirmed infected patients. Lack of knowledge and undefined progression controlled the decision-making in clinical dentistry. The dynamicity of the situation determined change of views and recommendations in dental setting. The implementation of strict restorative and endodontics protocols are aimed at preventing circumstances similar to those observed with COVID-19.</p>","PeriodicalId":18709,"journal":{"name":"Minerva dental and oral science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142470059","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Home treatment protocol for dentin hypersensitivity with hydroxyapatite-based biodynamic toothpaste and lactoferrin: a pilot study. 使用羟基磷灰石生物动力牙膏和乳铁蛋白治疗牙本质过敏症的家庭治疗方案:一项试点研究。
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Minerva dental and oral science Pub Date : 2024-10-08 DOI: 10.23736/S2724-6329.24.05073-3
Denise Corridore, Iole Vozza, Gabriele DI Carlo, Fabrizio Guerra, Federica Santucci, Paola Mercuri, Matteo Saccucci
{"title":"Home treatment protocol for dentin hypersensitivity with hydroxyapatite-based biodynamic toothpaste and lactoferrin: a pilot study.","authors":"Denise Corridore, Iole Vozza, Gabriele DI Carlo, Fabrizio Guerra, Federica Santucci, Paola Mercuri, Matteo Saccucci","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6329.24.05073-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S2724-6329.24.05073-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>In recent years, there has been a gradual increase in cases of dentin hypersensitivity, often related to gingival recession, enamel abrasion from brushing, and wear of root cementum. This condition can affect patients of all ages but is more common between 20 and 40 years of age, especially in females and individuals with periodontal disease. The study aimed to evaluate and compare the efficacy over time of a product for at-home treatment of dentin hypersensitivity.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>One hundred five patients aged between 28 and 65 years were recruited, each with at least two hypersensitive teeth due to erosions, abrasions, gingival recessions, and/or periodontal diseases. Participants were selected through the Schiff Test and anamnestic evaluations, with compilation of periodontal records. Patients are instructed to use the product three times a day, to be applied with a soft-bristled toothbrush and/or topically as a gel on teeth with strong sensitivity and deep cervical lesions and gingival recessions.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There were no statistically significant differences between measurements at baseline and after scaling. However, significant differences were observed in follow-ups from the 1<sup>st</sup> to the 8<sup>th</sup> week, with a progressive decrease in values. The average trend of product efficacy increases over time according to the Schiff Test, with a significant improvement observed at follow-ups conducted after four and eight weeks.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The results indicate that the product enriched with biomimetic hydroxyapatite and lactoferrin is effective in reducing the painful symptoms of dentin hypersensitivity and in counteracting the inflammatory state of the supporting tissues.</p>","PeriodicalId":18709,"journal":{"name":"Minerva dental and oral science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142391781","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Biomechanical considerations of chemical structure and biosafety of current ceramic biomaterials for dentistry: review and outlook of the current state of the art. 当前牙科用陶瓷生物材料化学结构和生物安全性的生物力学考虑因素:技术现状回顾与展望。
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Minerva dental and oral science Pub Date : 2024-10-08 DOI: 10.23736/S2724-6329.24.05093-9
Gennaro Musella, Andrea Ballini, Michele DI Cosola, Alessandro Motta, Tommaso Dai Prà, Fariba Esperouz, Mario Dioguardi, Lorenzo Lo Muzio, Gaetano Illuzzi, Maria E Bizzoca
{"title":"Biomechanical considerations of chemical structure and biosafety of current ceramic biomaterials for dentistry: review and outlook of the current state of the art.","authors":"Gennaro Musella, Andrea Ballini, Michele DI Cosola, Alessandro Motta, Tommaso Dai Prà, Fariba Esperouz, Mario Dioguardi, Lorenzo Lo Muzio, Gaetano Illuzzi, Maria E Bizzoca","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6329.24.05093-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S2724-6329.24.05093-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Biomaterial refers to any material, non-pharmaceutical or combination of substances of synthetic or natural origin used for any period independently or as part of a system for the purpose of healing, assisting the growth or replacement of tissues, organs or functions of the body. It is an unsustainable material that interacts with biological systems. Before being produced a biomaterial goes through a sequence of steps, which includes: 1) the definition of the problem that the material will be called to solve (treatment, replacement of the instrument, aesthetic reasons); 2) design of the device, composition and control of materials (mechanical properties, toxicity, biological response, corrosion resistance, interaction with proteins, cells and tissues), manufacture, sterilization and standardization; 3) control of the device (in experimental animals, in vitro) clinical studies, studies; and 4) monitor its long-term use in vivo, in vitro and in patients. Research for ceramic materials is evolving and because they can be porous or glassy, they find applications in medicine and biotechnology, as they can be used as fillers, covering materials and scaffolds. Therefore, ceramic biomaterials are widely used not only in the field of orthopedic and maxillofacial surgery but also in dentistry as for dental prostheses. Materials monitoring technologies allow us to monitor the three-dimensional development in space, as well as imperfections or micro-cracks in the ceramic.</p>","PeriodicalId":18709,"journal":{"name":"Minerva dental and oral science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142391780","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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A simple method to identify implant sites in totally edentulous arches: a pilot study with thermo-printed templates used with cone beam computed tomography. 在全口无牙弓中确定种植体位置的简单方法:一项使用锥形束计算机断层扫描热打印模板的试验研究。
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Minerva dental and oral science Pub Date : 2024-10-08 DOI: 10.23736/S2724-6329.24.04998-2
Enzo Cumbo, Giuseppe Gallina, Pietro Messina, Giuseppe A Scardina
{"title":"A simple method to identify implant sites in totally edentulous arches: a pilot study with thermo-printed templates used with cone beam computed tomography.","authors":"Enzo Cumbo, Giuseppe Gallina, Pietro Messina, Giuseppe A Scardina","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6329.24.04998-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S2724-6329.24.04998-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>All dental implants must be placed following radiological, clinical and aesthetic indications in compliance with prosthetic principles avoiding iatrogenic damage to patients. In implantology, among the key choices, to obtain predictable results, it is essential to establish (by cone beam computed tomography [CBCT]) the sites where to insert the implants; these sites must be identified, during the surgical phase, in the oral cavity. Surgical guides represent a valid aid especially in complex cases that require multiple implants. For some clinical conditions, expert operators choose the free hand technique during which identifying the chosen implant sites on CBCT in the oral cavity is more difficult.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This experimental study is based on the use of thermo-molded mask as an alternative to surgical guides when the freehand technique is adopted in totally edentulous patients. These innovative masks, containing radiopaque references, are initially worn by patients during the execution of the CBCT, and later during surgery to identify the implant sites in the oral cavity.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The procedure described proved to be very useful and able to increase the precision of the freehand technique even if it does not provide information on the inclination of the implants. The metal references help clinical identification of the implant site.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Our thermo-molded masks, in particular clinical conditions, could represent a valid and economical alternative to the classic surgical guide. The described procedure does not increase costs for the patient and significantly increases the precision in inserting the implants during free-hand techniques.</p>","PeriodicalId":18709,"journal":{"name":"Minerva dental and oral science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142391779","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Gene expression analysis of microRNA-1285 in the South Indian oral squamous cell carcinoma population. 南印度口腔鳞状细胞癌人群中 microRNA-1285 的基因表达分析。
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Minerva dental and oral science Pub Date : 2024-10-01 Epub Date: 2023-07-06 DOI: 10.23736/S2724-6329.23.04798-8
Mahathi Neralla, Hiranya S, Sushmaa C Selvakumar, K Auxzilia Preethi, Durairaj Sekar
{"title":"Gene expression analysis of microRNA-1285 in the South Indian oral squamous cell carcinoma population.","authors":"Mahathi Neralla, Hiranya S, Sushmaa C Selvakumar, K Auxzilia Preethi, Durairaj Sekar","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6329.23.04798-8","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S2724-6329.23.04798-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the most common oral malignant tumor, which has poor prognosis. The traditional investigative modality is invasive biopsy which is the gold standard for diagnosis. In recent years, alternative methods like non-invasive biomarkers have been studied for their potential role in early diagnosis and prognosis. Among them, microRNAs (miRNAs or miRs) are short non-coding RNAs that regulate gene expression in various diseases, including OSCC. Several miRNAs are being researched as non-invasive biomarkers as well as novel therapeutic targets in the treatment of OSCC. MiR expression can be upregulated or downregulated in OSCC. Among the reported miRNAs, miR-1285 is an important miRNA found to be involved in OSCC. The aim of the current study was to quantify the levels of miR-1285 in OSCC samples and to validate their potential role as biomarkers for OSCC detection.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Sixteen samples of cancer tissue and normal tissue were evaluated from a total of 25 patients, in the study, conducted in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The tissues were processed for H&E staining and gene expression analysis of miR-1285. The samples were collected after proper informed consent from the patients. Total RNA isolated was reverse transcribed into cDNA which was used in the gene expression analysis using qRT-PCR.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The histopathological examination confirmed the OSCC cases and the gene expression analysis revealed that miR-1285 was significantly downregulated in OSCC tissues. Since miR-1285 showed significant difference between the OSCC and normal tissues it could be postulated as a potential biomarker and therapeutic target for OSCC.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Further in-vitro and in-vivo studies could validate their functional role in OSCC.</p>","PeriodicalId":18709,"journal":{"name":"Minerva dental and oral science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9812581","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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MicroRNA-34a-3p and its target tumor necrosis factor-α in the regulation of South Indian oral squamous cell carcinoma population. MicroRNA-34a-3p及其靶肿瘤坏死因子-α在南印度口腔鳞状细胞癌人群中的调控作用
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Minerva dental and oral science Pub Date : 2024-10-01 Epub Date: 2023-10-25 DOI: 10.23736/S2724-6329.23.04835-0
M S Varshan, Sushmaa C Selvakumar, K A Preethi, Karthikeyan Murthykumar, Dhanraj M Ganapathy, Durairaj Sekar
{"title":"MicroRNA-34a-3p and its target tumor necrosis factor-α in the regulation of South Indian oral squamous cell carcinoma population.","authors":"M S Varshan, Sushmaa C Selvakumar, K A Preethi, Karthikeyan Murthykumar, Dhanraj M Ganapathy, Durairaj Sekar","doi":"10.23736/S2724-6329.23.04835-0","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S2724-6329.23.04835-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The most frequent head and neck cancer is oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), the common histological cancer of the oral cavity and is one of the most prevalent forms of cancer globally. It has been known that there are several biomarkers and therapeutic targets that have been discovered for OSCC, but none of them were effective against the progression of OSCC. Interestingly, small non-coding RNAs termed microRNAs (miRNAs) regulate cellular activity by targeting numerous signaling pathways or genes that either promote or repress the progression of diseases. Surprisingly, among the differentially expressed miRNAs, miR-34a was identified to be highly sensitive and specific to OSCC and widely studied for its role in various cancers, including OSCC.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The secondary structure of miR-34a-3p was analyzed using bioinformatic analysis and its targets were screened using the TargetScan database. Specimens of 25 OSCC cancer tissues and adjacent normal tissues were collected from the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals. The tissues were processed for H&E staining and gene expression analysis of miR-34a-3p and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The minimum free energy for miR-34a-3p was found to be -47.20 kCal which proved the stability of the miRNA. The histopathological examination confirmed the OSCC cases and the gene expression analysis revealed that miR-34a-3p was significantly downregulated in OSCC tissues, whereas TNF-α showed vice versa expression.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>miR-34a-3p could be postulated as a potential therapeutic target for OSCC.</p>","PeriodicalId":18709,"journal":{"name":"Minerva dental and oral science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50158338","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Assessment of oral tissue alterations in patients diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2. SARS-CoV-2确诊患者口腔组织改变的评估
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Minerva dental and oral science Pub Date : 2024-10-01 Epub Date: 2023-10-25 DOI: 10.23736/S2724-6329.23.04870-2
Aida Meto, Arben Ndreu, Emiljano Tragaj, Cesare D'Amico, Agron Meto, Luca Fiorillo
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