Publications by authors named "N N Teng"
Background: The Kasai portoenterostomy (KPE) aims to re-establish bile flow in biliary atresia (BA); however, BA remains the commonest indication for liver transplantation in pediatrics. Gut microbiota-host interplay is increasingly associated with outcomes in chronic liver disease. This study characterized fecal microbiota and fatty acid metabolites in BA.
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- Nano-engineering in dentistry has improved dental implants through advanced surface modifications, enhancing bone cell interaction and osseointegration.
- The study involved modifying zirconia implants with allylamine and fibronectin nanoproteins, tested on rabbits over 12 weeks for stability and bone integration.
- Results showed significant stability and new bone formation in treated implants, indicating that nanoparticle modifications effectively boost dental implant performance.
Basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) proteins comprise one of the largest families of transcription factors in plants, which play roles in plant development, secondary metabolism, and the response to biotic/abiotic stresses. However, the roles of bHLH proteins in thermotolerance are largely unknown. Herein, we identified a heat-inducible member of the bHLH family in lily (Lilium longiflorum), named LlbHLH87, which plays a role in thermotolerance.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFProtective effect of carvacrol hydrogel on the alveolar bone in rats with periodontitis.
Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi
October 2024
Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the protective effect and mechanism of carvacrol hydrogel on the alveolar bone in rats with periodontitis.
Methods: A thermosensitive hydrogel supported by carvacrol was prepared using poloxamer and hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose as matrix. SD rats were randomly divided into blank group, periodontitis group, blank hydrogel group, and low-, medium-, and high-dose hydrogel groups.