The human tooth's morphology, which includes variations in cusp numbers and patterns, is of tremendous interest to anthropologists, morphologists, and dentists. Cusp 6 is an additional cusp that is very seldom encountered in primary or permanent mandibular molars, especially first molars. A supernumerary cusp located lingual to the distobuccal cusp at the crown's distal border is cusp 6.
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December 2024
A metabolic disease that requires insulin and is marked by consistently high blood sugar levels is known as diabetes mellitus. Many healthcare systems throughout the world have long relied on medicinal herbs as a means of addressing diabetes and its complications. Traditional medicine derived from plant extracts has several advantages over contemporary pharmaceuticals, including lower costs, greater clinical efficacy, and fewer side effects.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-2 (TIMP-2) is part of the tissue inhibitors of the metalloproteinases (TIMPs) family. Its primary function is to regulate the activity of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) across various tissues, including those of the reproductive system. This study aimed to quantify the natural levels of TIMP-2 in seminal plasma (SP) and sperm membrane (SM) of bulls, explore potential associations between TIMP-2 levels and semen quality parameters, and examine the relationship between TIMP-2 levels and sperm cryoresistance in bulls.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHirsutulla thompsoni (HTS) is an entomopathogenic fungus (EPF), a secure and efficient substitute for synthetic insecticides. However, its susceptibility to degradation in conventional formulations limits its practical use for agricultural practices. In light of current setbacks, this work proposes using a glycerol-silica/chitosan nanoflower gel (NFG) as an efficient delivery system to enhance the efficacy of HTS.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEarly childhood caries (ECC) continues to be a major global dental health concern for young children. This case report examines a young patient's transformation from decay to delight via comprehensive esthetic treatment. ECC in a four-year-old child resulted in significant dental caries and poor esthetics.
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