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Сахарный диабет, 2009 Aim. To study the OPG/RANKL system in patients with diabetes mellitus, mediacalcinosis and obliterating atherosclerosis of lower leg arteries. Materials and methods. The study enrolled 70 patients including 20 with manifest diabetic neuropathy (DN) and
Марианна Viktorovna Yaroslavtseva +6 more
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Control of RANKL gene expression [PDF]
Bone, 2010 Osteoclasts are highly specialized cells capable of degrading mineralized tissue and form at different regions of bone to meet different physiological needs, such as mobilization of calcium, modeling of bone structure, and remodeling of bone matrix. Osteoclast production is elevated in a number of pathological conditions, many of which lead to loss of ...
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The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study evaluated the effects of puerarin and adipose‐derived stem cells (ADSCs), alone or combined, on p38MAPK activity, alveolar bone preservation, and inflammatory responses in a rat periodontitis (PD) model and in vitro. ADSCs were exposed to various puerarin concentrations to assess cell proliferation, osteogenic differentiation, and ...
Ting Yang, Xu Zhang, Liang‐Fu Zhang
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Oikos, EarlyView.Global environmental change and plant invasion are both recognized as key indicators of the Anthropocene. Still, how the number of co‐acting global change factors (GCFs) influence invaded plant communities remains unclear, even though in nature GCFs usually act together rather than alone.
Xiong Shi, Duo Chen, Mark van Kleunen
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Emerging Importance of Supply Chain Attitudes
Chemical Engineering TransactionsThe nature of relationships within supply chains and understanding the dynamics of interactions between the supply chain members are key factors in today's globalised economy, where speed, efficiency and flexibility in the flow of goods and information ...
Andrea Rankl, Péter Németh
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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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Interactive effects of microplastics and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on grassland communities
PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.Grassland plant communities contribute significantly to global biodiversity but face numerous man‐made pressures which may interfere with their ecological functions. One such pressure receiving increasing scientific, political, and public attention is microplastic pollution.
Benedikt Speißer +2 more
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Современная ревматологияAvascular osteonecrosis (AON) is a common condition that most often affects people of working age (20–60 years). The disease leads to rapid destruction and collapse of the subchondral bone with subsequent development of secondary osteoarthritis of the ...
V. E. Bialik +9 more
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Rheumatology &Autoimmunity, EarlyView.Schematic Summary of Circadian Dysregulation in Arthritic Joints. This graphical abstract illustrates the key circadian disruptions observed in the collagen‑induced arthritis (CIA) model. The diagram depicts three main findings: (1) Nocturnal elevations in pro‑inflammatory cytokines (TNF‑α, IL‑6, IL‑17, IL‑1β, MIF) and bone‑destructive factors (DKK‑1 ...
Xiaogang Zhang +7 more
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The emerging roles of B cells as partners and targets in periodontitis
Autoimmunity, 2017 Initial studies of periodontal disease suggested that T cell-mediated immunity against oral Gram-negative microorganisms is a key player in the pathogenesis of this inflammatory disease.
Moncef Zouali
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