Role of nano curcumin on superoxide dismutase levels in leukoplakia.

Introduction: Oral leukoplakia has an estimated prevalence of 2% of the oral cavity, one of the risk factors for oral cancers. The most commonly linked etiology being tobacco smoking causing reactive oxygen species (ROS) induced DNA damage. Curcumin, a polyphenol derivative from herbal remedy, possesses diverse properties ranging from centuries old documented anti-inflammatory properties to recently documented anticancer properties.

Association of serum sialic acid concentration with diabetic complications and cardiovascular risk factors in an Indian population.

Introduction: Sialic acid (SA) is an acetylated product of neuraminic acid. It acts as a cofactor of many cell surface receptors (e.g.

Cytogenetic Analysis of Micronuclei in Tobacco Chewers: A Study in North Indian Population.

Aim: Oral cancer ranks in top three of all cancers in India and accounts for over 30% of all cancers reported in the country. The present study aims at an cytogenetic analysis to assess the applicability of the micronucleus test in diagnosing early detection of dysplastic changes.

Materials And Methods: Exfoliated scrape smears were collected from 75 patients suffering from premalignant lesions.

Incremental lines in root cementum of human teeth: an approach to their role in age estimation using polarizing microscopy.

Age estimation is an important factor in the identification of an individual in forensic science. The hard tissues of the human dentition are able to resist decay and degradation long after other tissues are lost. This resistance has made teeth useful indicators for age calculation.