Evaluating Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor Kappa B Ligand (RANKL) and Osteoprotegerin (OPG) expression during canine retraction: A comparison between periodontal distraction versus conventional retraction [PDF]
Journal of Orthodontic ScienceOBJECTIVE: To evaluate and compare the expression levels of Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor Kappa B Ligand (RANKL) and Osteoprotegerin (OPG) in canine periodontal tissues subjected to periodontal distraction versus conventional retraction at ...
Osama Eissa +5 more
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Establishment of OPG Transgenic Mice and the Effect of OPG on Bone Microarchitecture [PDF]
International Journal of Endocrinology, 2013 Osteoprotegerin (OPG) plays a determinant role in regulating bone metabolism, but the effect of OPG on bone microarchitecture needs to be further elucidated.
Ying Wu +6 more
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Parasitological and pathological findings of coccidiosis in an experimental infection caused by Eimeria ahsata in lambs [PDF]
The Iranian Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology, 2021 This study was conducted to investigate the pathogenesis process of E. ahsata and its morphological, pathological, and distribution of lesions in the involved tissues during 42 days of infection.
Nader Ahmadi Saleh Baberi +4 more
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Application of the OPG in the prediction of unfavorably angulated canines: An original study
Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 2023 Introduction: Achieving a correct occlusion depends heavily on the axial inclination of the teeth, particularly the maxillary anteriors, which have the longest crowns. This study, which expanded the use of angular measures to the mandible, was created to
Faisal M Ansari +5 more
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Ovine Eimeria infection, OPG and determinants in and around Gondar town, Ethiopia
East African Journal of Biophysical and Computational Sciences, 2022 The study aimed to estimate the prevalence of ovineEimeria spp. infection, assess the associated risk factors, and the intensity of infection. A cross-sectional study design was employed and the study was conducted from November 2017 to May 2018. A total
Senait Belay, Desie Sheferaw
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Prevalence and Axial Inclination of Impacted Canines Based on OPG Radiographs in Patients Referred to Mashhad Dental Faculty: A Retrospective Study in 2018 [PDF]
Journal of Mashhad Dental School, 2022 Introduction: Impaction of maxillary canines is one of the common developmental disorders in all societies worldwide, including Iranian adolescents. It can bring about serious problems for adjacent teeth and the jaw.
Masoumeh Ebrahimi +2 more
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Comparative study of implant site assessment using CBCT, tomography and panoramic radiography
Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology, 2021 Aim: The present study was done to evaluate the accuracy of panoramic radiography (OPG), conventional cross sectional tomography (CCST) and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) to precisely portray structures in the posterior mandible.
Anand Choudhary +5 more
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Serum RANKL, osteoprotegerin (OPG), and RANKL/OPG ratio in nephrotic children [PDF]
Pediatric Nephrology, 2010 Receptor activator of NF-kB ligand (RANKL) and osteoprotegerin (OPG) play key roles in the pathogenesis of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIO). The aim of our study was to determine whether the cumulative glucocorticoid dose (CGCS) in children with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (INS) has any effect on the concentration of serum RANKL and OPG and ...
Wasilewska, Anna +2 more
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médecine/sciences, 2008 Given the increasing risk of fractures with aging in western countries, there is a need for the development of safe and efficient anti-osteoporotic drugs for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Recent studies have provided evidence for an essential role of RANKL (Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor-kappa B Ligand) and its decoy receptor ...
Pierre Marie, Philippe Halbout
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