Redox Regulation of Phosphatase and Tensin Homolog by Bicarbonate and Hydrogen Peroxide: Implication of Peroxymonocarbonate in Cell Signaling.

Phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN) is a negative regulator of the phosphoinositide 3-kinases/protein kinase B (PI3K/AKT) signaling pathway. Notably, its active site contains a cysteine residue that is susceptible to oxidation by hydrogen peroxide (HO). This oxidation inhibits the phosphatase function of PTEN, critically contributing to the activation of the PI3K/AKT pathway.

Redox Regulation of PTEN by Reactive Oxygen Species: Its Role in Physiological Processes.

Phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN) is a tumor suppressor due to its ability to regulate cell survival, growth, and proliferation by downregulating the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway. In addition, PTEN plays an essential role in other physiological events associated with cell growth demands, such as ischemia-reperfusion, nerve injury, and immune responsiveness. Therefore, recently, PTEN inhibition has emerged as a potential therapeutic intervention in these situations.

Classification of facial vitiligo: A cluster analysis of 473 patients.

Vitiligo has a substantial negative impact on quality of life in affected patients, especially those with the involvement of the face. However, the current system can barely distinguish between specific patterns of facial involvement except for the segmental type when focusing only on facial lesions. We classified facial vitiligo into three distinct subtypes using cluster analysis based on facial topography (n = 473): centrofacial vitiligo (72.

The Efficacy of a Gain-Switched 311-nm Titanium:Sapphire Laser in the Treatment of Vitiligo: A Pilot Study of 14 Patients.

This observational pilot study evaluates the efficacy and safety of the 311-nm titanium:sapphire laser in the treatment of vitiligo.

Increased risk of thyroid diseases in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: A nationwide population-based Study in Korea.

We investigated the association between autoimmune thyroid disease and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) using nationwide insurance claims data for the entire Korean population. Claims data for the period 2009-2013 were retrieved from the National Health Insurance System database. SLE and thyroid disease were identified using the International Classification of Diseases codes and medication information.

Assessment of the efficacy and safety of a new complex skin cream in Asian women: A controlled clinical trial.

Background: Medical products such as hydroquinone and tretinoin have been widely used to treat various types of skin hyperpigmentation. However, these products are limited in daily use given their adverse effects. Other alternative agents with fewer adverse side effects have been developed.

A study on the in-vitro wear of the natural tooth structure by opposing zirconia or dental porcelain.

Purpose: This study was conducted to evaluate clinical validity of a zirconia full-coverage crown by comparing zirconia's wear capacity over antagonistic teeth with that of feldspathic dental porcelain.

Materials And Methods: THE SUBJECT GROUPS WERE DIVIDED INTO THREE GROUPS: the polished feldspathic dental porcelain group (Group 1), the polished zirconia group (Group 2), and the polished zirconia with glazing group (Group 3). Twenty specimens were prepared from each group.