Publications by authors named "Wen-Jie Zhong"
Introduction: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a severe joint degeneration disease in elderly people described by the advanced degradation of articular cartilage, which ultimately leads to chronic pain. Trans-cinnamaldehyde (TCA) exerted its anti-inflammatory function in numerous disease syndromes; however, its role in the pathogenesis of OA remains unknown. The current research aimed to explore the potential protective impact of TCA in the progression of osteoarthritis in vitro.
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- Early childhood caries (ECC) is a significant health issue affecting children worldwide, with previous research mainly focusing on the types of bacteria present in dental caries.
- This study investigated how different bacteria in dental plaque use various carbon sources in children with and without ECC by analyzing 36 subjects through a method called a Biolog assay.
- Findings revealed that children with ECC had a more active microbial community and distinct carbon source metabolism compared to caries-free kids, highlighting important functional differences in oral microbes that could contribute to dental health.