Publications by authors named "P C Murugan"

Third-degree burns result in extensive damage to the skin's epidermal and dermal layers, with limited treatment options available. Currently, xenogeneic collagen-based skin grafts are used as scaffolds to integrate into the wound bed and provide a template for neodermis formation. Existing commercial products like Integra dermal templates rely on a time-consuming and variable dehydrothermal (DHT) crosslinking process.

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Background And Aims: High-throughput in vitro pharmacological toxicity testing is essential for drug discovery. Precision-cut liver slices (PCLS) provide a robust system for screening that is more representative of the complex 3D structure of the whole liver than isolated hepatocytes. However, PCLS are not available as off-the-shelf products, significantly limiting their translational potential.

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Paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH), although a rare type of acquired hemolytic anemia, can be life-threatening if not diagnosed early. Kidney involvement in PNH varies from reversible acute kidney injury to irreversible chronic damage. Here, we report a case of recurrent acute kidney injury in a young male requiring renal replacement support.

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Inflammatory paradental cysts (IPC) are frequently under-reported due to insufficient clinical details. Our case report describes a 45-year-old male with a complaint of discomfort in the right lower posterior region. Intra-oral examination revealed a partially erupted, mesioangularly impacted 48 without any dental caries.

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Article Synopsis
  • Mineralization is crucial for repairing tissues like teeth and bones, and exosomes (tiny vesicles secreted by cells) play an important role in this process by aiding regeneration.
  • Exosome-free treatments often struggle with bioavailability and controlled release at injury sites, but encapsulating exosomes in hydrogels can address these challenges.
  • The review highlights the potential of these hydrogel-encapsulated exosomes for treating various conditions affecting mineralized tissues, and it offers guidance for future clinical applications in bone and oral tissue engineering.
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