The Expression and Potential Role of MicroRNAs in Oral Lichen Planus
ABSTRACT Background Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic T‐cell‐mediated immune disease of unknown aetiology. MicroRNA (miRNAs) are short non‐coding RNAs capable of regulating mRNA and may have roles in T‐cell‐related diseases. The aim of this study was to investigate the profile of miRNAs in OLP patients and its interaction with potential target ...
Mousa Ali Heba +3 more
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Seronegative Cryoglobulinemic Glomerulonephritis Coexisting With Primary Sjögren Syndrome and HBV Infection: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge. [PDF]
Tao J +5 more
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Autoimmunity and Periodontitis
In a microbe‐driven inflammatory environment, peptidyl‐arginine deiminase (PAD) enzymes from neutrophils and Porphyromonas gingivalis citrullinate both microbial and self‐antigens. B cell presentation of citrullinated or self‐mimicking epitopes activates T cells that assist B cells in antibody isotype switching, affinity maturation, epitope spreading ...
Massimo Costalonga +2 more
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Sjogren Disease and Nephrolithiasis: A Case Series and Review of the Literature. [PDF]
Schroeder B, Siva C, Liu CS.
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ABSTRACT Oral health‐related side effects are common in patients with both untreated and PAP‐treated OSA and can hinder adherence to PAP treatment. Despite extensive research on OSA and PAP, oral health experiences of PAP professionals remain unexplored.
K. Berggren +4 more
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New Insights Into Diffuse Sclerosing Osteomyelitis: Is There a Role of ANA and Vitamin B6?
ABSTRACT Object Diffuse sclerosing osteomyelitis is a poorly understood chronic disease, which appears predominantly in the mandible. Female patients are more often affected than men. DSO is an ultra‐rare disease and incidence is unknown; diagnosis can be very challenging; pathogenesis is poorly understood.
Katharina Theresa Obermeier +6 more
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Assessment of Oral Hygiene Behavioral and Demographic Risk Factors for Extrahepatic Manifestations of Hepatitis C. [PDF]
Oprea M +11 more
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Endometriosis‐Associated Periodontal Disease: A Large Cohort Perspective Study
ABSTRACT Objective Endometriosis is a chronic estrogen‐dependent gynecological disease affecting millions of women worldwide. Besides its well‐established impact on reproductive health, emerging evidence suggests a potential association between endometriosis and periodontal disease.
Maria Teresa Agneta +10 more
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Therapeutic Potential of Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Transplantation into the Lacrimal Gland in Patients with Sjögren Syndrome. [PDF]
Mohammadpour M +8 more
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