Publications by authors named "P Kuropka"
The skin of the Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) is covered by a form of armour formed mainly of scales, which often co-occur with osteoderms. Scales are keratinized, non-mineralized structures in the uppermost layer of the epidermis that are in contact with each other to form a system in which individual scales are isolated from each other by a softer skin fold zone. In the Varanus, the surface of the scales is flat and smooth (thoracic limb, abdomen, and tail areas), domed and smooth (head area) or domed with conical ornamentation (dorsal surface, pelvic limb-dorsal surface areas).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEndosomal Sorting Complexes Required for Transport (ESCRTs) are crucial for delivering membrane receptors or intracellular organelles for lysosomal degradation which provides the cell with lysosome-derived nutrients. Yet, how ESCRT dysfunction affects cell metabolism remained elusive. To address this, we analyzed transcriptomes of cells lacking TSG101 or VPS28 proteins, components of ESCRT-I subcomplex.
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- It's crucial to rule out odontogenic origins for any pathologies in the hard palate, and cone-beam computed tomography is essential for diagnosis.
- Small salivary glands in this area can give rise to both benign and malignant tumors, which may present as solid nodules with healthy-appearing mucosa.
- The paper discusses a unique case of a traumatic neuroma in the palate, differentiating it from other possible tumors and emphasizing the importance of excisional biopsy for accurate diagnosis and treatment options.
Backgrounds: The titanium-aluminum-vanadium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) is frequently used in implantology due to its biocompatibility. The use of 3D printing enables the mechanical modification of implant structures and the adaptation of their shape to the specific needs of individual patients.
Methods: The titanium alloy plates were designed using the 3D CAD method and printed using a 3D SLM printer.
This paper describes the effects of murine norovirus (MNV) infection on oxidative stress and histopathological changes in mice. This study uses histopathological assays, enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant markers, and total oxidative status and capacity (TOS, TAC). The results suggest that MNV infection can lead to significant changes with respect to the above-mentioned parameters in various organs.
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