Publications by authors named "Sujata Mohanty"

: Human fetal liver hematopoietic stem cells have proven potential as therapeutics but lack extensive research due to their limited supply. Even expanded fetal liver hematopoietic stem cells enter senescence or lose their self-renewal capacity after a few days in culture. The present study aimed to obtain a homogeneous and persistent supply of hematopoietic stem cells from the fetal liver by establishing a cell line through immortalization of cells by enhancing telomerase activity.

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  • Researchers are exploring simpler methods for tissue fixation and processing before staining and DNA extraction, with a focus on the AMeX method as a promising alternative to traditional techniques.
  • The AMeX method was tested on human oral mucosal biopsy specimens to assess its effectiveness in H&E staining, immunohistochemistry, and DNA quality.
  • Results indicated that AMeX provided comparable H&E staining results, while enhancing the quality of immunohistochemistry and yielding better genomic DNA quality and quantity.
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Background: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is characterized by dysregulated immune responses, with neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) playing a significant role. NETs are recognized by autoantibodies in SLE patients, exacerbating pathology. Both excessive NET formation and impaired degradation contribute to SLE pathophysiology.

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  • Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have shown promise for treating diseases with immune disorders, such as Graft-versus-Host-Disease (GVHD), and their effectiveness depends on how they behave after administration.
  • The study involved deriving human MSCs from bone marrow and Wharton's Jelly, preconditioning them in low-oxygen environments, and assessing their impact on immune responses, particularly looking at T cell behavior and macrophage polarization.
  • Results indicated that MSCs preconditioned through hypoxia and apoptosis (especially those from Wharton's Jelly) had superior immune-modulating abilities, improving Treg differentiation and shifting macrophages toward a more anti-inflammatory state, suggesting a novel approach for treating aGVHD.
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It is no surprise that nature has provided us with many therapeutic compounds for thousands of years. Throughout history, plants and their derivatives have been used orally and locally to treat most of the diseases. In addition to providing a wealth of health benefits, Azadirachta indica stands out among all of them as one of the most universal and prolific trees.

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Purpose: To compare the outcomes of simple limbal epithelial transplantation (SLET) with cultivated limbal epithelial transplantation (CLET) for the management of total limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD) in eyes with unilateral ocular burns.

Design: Randomized controlled trial.

Methods: 100 patients (100 eyes) with unilateral total LSCD following ocular burns undergoing autologous Limbal Stem Cell Transplantation (LSCT) were enrolled and randomized into SLET and CLET groups.

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  • The study investigates the effectiveness of two methods for reconstructing the ocular surface in patients suffering from severe eye damage due to Stevens Johnson Syndrome and chemical injuries, by transplanting epithelial cell constructs onto human amniotic membrane.
  • This is a prospective, randomized clinical trial involving 50 patients, comparing the outcomes of Cultivated Oral Mucosal Epithelial Transplantation (COMET) and Conjunctival Cultivated Epithelial Transplantation (CCET).
  • Results were assessed over six months, focusing on patient comfort, visual acuity, and ocular surface health to determine which technique provided better outcomes for restoring vision and eye health.
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Aim: The post-operative sequelae of third molar surgical extractions need to be controlled in order to reduce patient morbidity. Dexamethasone is a well-researched drug which has established its merit as an anti-inflammatory agent. The aim of this randomized clinical study was to compare the patient-centric outcomes after pre-emptive intramuscular injection of dexamethasone into the masseter and deltoid, respectively.

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Wound healing, an intricate biological process, comprises orderly phases of simple biological processed including hemostasis, inflammation, angiogenesis, cell proliferation, and ECM remodeling. The regulation of the shift in these phases can be influenced by systemic or environmental conditions. Any untimely transitions between these phases can lead to chronic wounds and scarring, imposing a significant socio-economic burden on patients.

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  • Hybrid tumors are complex lesions that contain two or more different pathological entities, but their development isn't well understood.
  • Juvenile trabecular ossifying fibroma (JTOF) is a benign yet locally aggressive type of tumor that mainly affects the maxilla in adolescents.
  • This case report is the first to document the simultaneous occurrence of JTOF with central giant cell granuloma (CGCG) and aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) in a single patient, along with proposed theories about how this phenomenon might arise.
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Telangiectatic osteosarcoma (TOS) is a rare variant of osteosarcoma that typically affects young individuals and long bones. The case under discussion was seen in the mandible of a 57-year-old female and had rapidly grown in size within a week. Microscopically, the tumour was characterised by large vascular cavities surrounded by anaplastic cells.

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Stem cell plays an important role in the clinical field. However, the effective delivery of stem cells to the targeted site relies on the efficient homing of the cells to the site of injury. In view of that, fluorescent magnetic nanoparticles stick out due to their wide range of enabling functions including cellular homing and tracking.

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Eye-related diseases, specifically retinal dystrophy (RD) conditions, are the leading cause of blindness worldwide. Gene addition, regulation, or editing could potentially treat such diseases through gene expression regulation. CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing is one of the most prominent and precise gene editing tools which could be employed to edit genes related to the dystrophic condition.

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There is an arising need for effective wound dressings that retain the bioactivity of a cellular treatment, but without the high costs and complexities associated with manufacturing, storing, and applying cell-based products. As skin wound recovery is a dynamic and complicated process, a significant obstacle to the healing of skin wounds is the lack of an appropriate wound dressing that can imitate the microenvironment of healthy skin and prevent bacterial infection. It requires the well-orchestrated integration of biological and molecular events.

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  • - Odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) is a challenging and aggressive cyst that tends to recur, and this study aimed to explore its clinical, radiographic, and histopathological characteristics to understand its behavior better.
  • - The research examined 58 cases, primarily affecting males, and found that 72% of the cases occurred in the mandibular ramus with distinct histological features such as parakeratinization and varying cellular morphology.
  • - The study concluded that specific histological traits, including basal cell budding and mitotic activity, are linked to OKC recurrence, and new genetic insights could enhance post-surgical outcomes.
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Autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) is the standard treatment for many high-risk solid tumors. Patients undergoing ASCT should be managed in a dedicated hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) unit with isolation rooms, high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters, and positive pressure. We report the outcomes of the first 20 pediatric patients who underwent ASCT in isolation rooms with no HEPA filters or positive pressure.

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Introduction: The median mandibular cleft (MMC) is a rare craniofacial anomaly manifesting as a cleft of the lower lip and mandible, which may extend to the neck to a variable extent and severity. Its management involves a timely, staged, and multidisciplinary approach. Unlike for maxillary cleft lip and palate, the literature on this anomaly is scarce and scattered.

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  • * Despite advancements in understanding EV biology and methodology, challenges persist in areas like nomenclature, separation, and characterization, hindering their application in research and clinical settings.
  • * The International Society for Extracellular Vesicles (ISEV) has released the updated 'Minimal Information for Studies of Extracellular Vesicles' (MISEV2023) to guide researchers on best practices for EV research, encompassing the latest techniques and addressing various methods of EV production and study.
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  • Genomic analysis of an infant suspected to have a mitochondrial disorder revealed a significant deletion in two genes (ERCC8 and NDUFAF2) that likely contributed to the infant's health issues.
  • Studies using fetal-derived fibroblast cells showed reduced energy production and mitochondrial dysfunction, aligning with the observed symptoms and the infant's death.
  • The research highlighted the benefits of whole-genome sequencing by creating a specific test for family carrier screening and enabling prenatal testing, resulting in the successful birth of two healthy children.
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  • Primary intraosseous carcinoma (PIOC) of the jaw is a rare type of cancer that originates from the lining of odontogenic cysts or from dental tissue without connecting to the mouth's mucosa.
  • A case study of a 35-year-old male diagnosed with PIOC developing from an odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) revealed specific histopathological characteristics such as a cystic lesion with unique epithelial features.
  • The surgical approach involved extensive incisions and cavity creation to effectively treat the condition, emphasizing the need for awareness of PIOC's features for accurate diagnosis and timely intervention in cases of jaw tumors.
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The incapability of cartilage to naturally regenerate and repair chronic muscular injuries urges the development of competent bionic rostrums. There is a need to explore faster strategies for chondrogenic engineering using mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). Along these lines, rapid chondrocyte differentiation would benefit the transplantation demand affecting osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients.

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Introduction: Acute large traumatic wounds require temporary dressing prior to the definitive soft tissue reconstruction, as the physiological derangement during the immediate postinjury period delays the definitive surgical intervention. Selecting an ideal dressing material from numerous available synthetic dressings and skin substitutes poses a challenge. Although amniotic membrane (AM) scaffold has a definitive role in promoting wound healing in burns and chronic wounds, however, its efficacy in acute large traumatic wound is lacking.

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