Background: Cancer is a disease caused by manifestation and abnormal gene expression. Many of the genes that inhibit cancer by the microRNAs. The aim of this study was to investigate the Expression of miR155 gene and CEA and VEGF proteins as Diagnostic Markers in Early Stages of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) includes about 90% of all oral malignant tumors, and most of them are diagnosed in advanced stages. This study investigated the expression changes of miR-24, miR-200, and miR-34 in saliva samples of patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma, for early diagnosis.
Methods: In this study, 30 patients and 30 healthy individuals were selected.
Objective: Cleft-related speech concerns can affect the quality of life (QOL) in patients with cleft lip and palate (CLP). During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), in-person speech therapy (ST) was restricted due to fear of getting infected. This study aimed to compare QOL in patients with CLP with and without ST during the pandemic.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Human endometrial mesenchymal stem cells (hEnMSCs) are a rich source of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) with multi-lineage differentiation potential, making them an intriguing tool in regenerative medicine, particularly for the treatment of reproductive and infertility issues. The specific process of germline cell-derived stem cell differentiation remains unknown, the aim is to study novel ways to achieve an effective differentiation method that produces adequate and functioning human gamete cells.
Methods: We adjusted the optimum retinoic acid (RA) concentration for enhancement of germ cell-derived hEnSCs generation in 2D cell culture after 7 days in this study.
ACS Biomater Sci Eng
June 2023
Nerve guide conduits (NGCs) have been shown to be less efficient than nerve autografts in peripheral nerve regeneration. To address this issue, we developed for the first time a novel tissue-engineered nerve guide conduit structure encapsulated with human endometrial stem cell (EnSC) derived exosomes, which promoted nerve regeneration in rat sciatic nerve defects. In this study, we initially indicated the long-term efficacy and safety impacts of newly designed double layered SF/PLLA nerve guide conduits.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe human third molar's follicle is one of the sources of stem cells with high differentiation capacities which can be used in nervous system cancer treatment particularly in nerve damge. The purpose of this research was to identify the effects of the aqueous extract of Salvia chloroleuca on the differentiation of the human dental follicle-derived mesenchymal stem cells to neural cells for treti. In this experimental study, the method of culture of digested tissue fragments was used to isolate stem cells from three samples of the extracted wisdom teeth follicles.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBone-marrow derived stem cells (BMSCs) can differentiate into several mesenchymal cell lines that are suitable for bone and dental tissue engineering. This study was aimed to assess the efficacy of cell therapy in direct pulp capping (DPC) of canine teeth using autologous BMSCs along with collagen/hydroxyapatite hybrid scaffold in terms of the quantity and quality of calcified bridge formation. The teeth were randomly divided into three groups of DPC with mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), hydroxyapatite/collagen hybrid scaffold alone and BMSCs with hydroxyapatite/collagen hybrid scaffold.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSince decellularized tissues may offer the instructive niche for cell differentiation and function, their use as cell culture scaffolds is a promising approach for regenerative medicine. To repair osteochondral tissues, developing a scaffold with biomimetic structural, compositional, and functional characteristics is vital. As a result of their heterogeneous structure, decellularized articular cartilage matrix from allogeneic and xenogeneic sources are considered appropriate scaffolds for cartilage regeneration.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Lung cancer has recently shown the highest incidence among all cancers. microRNAs (miRNAs) are the molecules playing a role in regulating gene expression and contributing to many pathogenic mechanisms. Therefore, these molecules could be used as biomarkers for the detection, anticipation, and treatment of cancer.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFactors promoting fibroblast proliferation and collagen synthesis can subsequently enhance wound healing. This study aimed to assess the effect of 810 and 940 nm diode laser on fibroblast proliferation and procollagen gene expression. In this study, human gingival fibroblasts were cultured in Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium and underwent 810 and 940 nm diode laser irradiation once, twice, thrice and four times at 1, 3, 5 and 7 days after culture.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPeripheral nerve damages are among the most important consequences of dental and maxillofacial procedures. Tissue engineering using mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) is a promising method to manage such injuries. Moreover, photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) can enhance this treatment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAsian Pac J Cancer Prev
March 2022
Objective: Atorvastatin is commonly used as a lipid lowering drug. The emerging interest in statins as anticancer agents is based on their pleiotropic effects on cancer cells. Among the statins, atorvastatin, and in cancers, breast malignancies have received less attention in preclinical investigations.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: MicroRNAs (miRs) are a group of endogenous, non-coding, 18-24 nucleotide length single-strand RNAs. These molecules mediate the gene expression and are involved in regulating diverse cellular biological processes, i.e.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Among the myriad adverse events of drugs in the oral cavity, Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) is one of the most detrimental drug reactions that have ever been known.
Objective: This study was aimed to investigate the success of applying collagen scaffold alone and platelet-rich plasma (PRP)+collagen scaffold in prevention of zoledronic acid-induced BRONJ in the rat.
Methods: A total of 17 male Wistar-rats were treated with 4 weekly doses of zoledronic acid.
Background: Despite the notable advances in modern surgery and radiotherapy,no significant increase in the five year survival rate of oral squamous cell carcinoma has been reported. Collecting evidence demonstrates that miR 153 and miR 455-5p play a key role in growth and progression of oral cancer. Early detection of OSCC is important for enhancing patient quality of life and clinical treatment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNonsurgical rhinoplasty is one choice for cases in which open surgery may be harmful, the deformity is not indicated to correct with open surgery, or in patients who have phobia of general anesthesia or any type of surgery. Autologous fat injection or fillers are most common materials currently available in the market. In this article, we explain the indications, contraindications, methods, and complications of this treatment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: : Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is one of the most common types of head and neck cancer. MicroRNAs, as new biomarkers, are recommended for diagnosis and treatment of different types of cancers. Bevacizumab, sold under the trade name Avastin, is a humanized whole monoclonal antibody that targets and blocks VEGF-A (vascular endothelial growth factor A; angiogenesis) and oncogenic signaling pathways.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The efficacy of mesnchymal stem cells (MSCs) to treat the necrotic tissue of salivary glands (SGs) has yet investigated.
Objective: This study was conducted to investigate the potential capacity of MSCs to restore the function and regenerate the necrotic submandiular gland in the rat animal model.
Methods: Twenty-one Sprague-Dawley rats were provided from a breeding colony and randomly divided into three groups including the positive control or induced SG atrophy without treatment, the treatment group or induced SG atrophy with MSCs isolated transplantation and the negative control group consists of healthy rats.
Symmetry plane calculation is used in fracture reduction or reconstruction in the midface. Estimating a reliable symmetry plane without advanced anatomic knowledge is the most critical challenge. In this work, we developed a new automated method to find the mid-plane in CT images of an intact skull and a skull with a unilateral midface fracture.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The development of lung cancer is a multifactorial process that involves the environmental and genetic factors. The mortality rate of this cancer is higher than breast, colorectal, and prostate cancers. In this study, we try to analyze the proteome of patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) and compare it with the healthy samples.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Bone tissue is one of the tissues that are capable of self-regeneration. However, bone self-regeneration is defeated in the case of broad lesion of bone structure. Isolated stem cells from wisdom tooth follicles can potentially differentiate into ectodermal and mesodermal cells.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHybrid electrospun fiber containing bioactive molecules, which offer the ability to deliver the cells into the wound bed, will help to achieve a high therapeutic effect. In this study, an electrospun polycaperlactone (PCL) and gelatin (Gela) scaffold containing curcumin loaded chitosan nanoparticle (NCs/Cur) was used to evaluate in vivo wound healing ability of the fabricated scaffolds. The electrospun hybrid scaffold seeded with human endometrial stem cells (EnSCs) showed desirable biocompatibility with the host immune system and wound healing ability in a full-thickness excisional animal model.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The microRNAs are molecules which have important biologic role and play key point in cancers. The aim of present study was to determine the miR-21, miR-24, and miR-29a expression in serum of patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Materials And Methods: Blood samples were obtained from 40 patients (20 in cases and 20 in control group) to determine the miR-21, miR-24, and miR-29a expressions by using real-time PCR and ΔCT.
Introduction: Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related death among males and females. The diagnosis of lung cancer is of great importance for clinical considerations and follow-up treatment. This study aimed to examine the expression of CEA, LUNX, and CK19 biomarkers in the cancerous and healthy tissues of patients suffering from NSCLC.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Propolis is a resinous substance obtained from the beehives that has antioxidant, anti-bacteria, anti-virus, anti-fungal, anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory activity. The aim of this study was to review the studies about the role of propolis in improving dental and oral health.
Methods: This study reviewed the published articles regarding the applications of propolis in dentistry.