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Lack of Association of a Functional Polymorphism in the Interleukin 8 Gene with Susceptibility to Periodontitis
(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., 2009-04-01)
The important inflammatory mediator interleukin-8 (IL-8) is responsible for the migration and activation of neutrophils. The IL8 gene contains a functional single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) (rs4073) in its promoter ...
Morphological alterations in the epithelium of the oral mucosa of rats (Rattus norvegicus) submitted to long-term systemic nicotine treatment
(Elsevier B.V., 2007-01-01)
Smoking is considered to be the most albeit preventable cause of diseases and premature deaths in the history of mankind. The local action of tobacco on the oral mucosa can cause precancerous and cancerous lesions. However, ...
Root surface conditioning with nicotine or cotinine reduces viability and density of fibroblasts in vitro
(Springer, 2005-09-01)
The purpose of study was to evaluate fibroblast attachment and cellular morphology on root surfaces chemically conditioned with nicotine or cotinine. A secondary objective was to determine if mechanical scaling and root ...
Urinary levels of catecholamines among individuals with and without sleep bruxism
(Springer Heidelberg, 2009-02-01)
Sleep bruxism (SB) is characterized by repetitive and coordinated mandible movements and non-functional teeth contacts during sleep time. Although the etiology of SB is controversial, the literature converges on its ...
beta-carotene and other carotenoids as antioxidants
(Amer Coll Nutrition, 1999-10-01)
Carotenoids are natural pigments which are synthesized by plants and are responsible for the bright colors of various fruits and vegetables. There are several dozen carotenoids in the foods that we eat, and most of these ...
Patients' Expectations Before and Evaluation After Dental Implant Therapy
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2011-01-01)
Background:Patients' expectations may influence their satisfaction with implant treatment, but there is a paucity of reports comparing patient expectations and their posttreatment satisfaction.Purpose:The aim was to compare ...
Detection of HPV in mouth floor squamous cell carcinoma and its correlation with clinicopathologic variables, risk factors and survival
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2008-11-01)
The human papillomavirus (HPV) has been historically associated with head and neck cancers, although its role in oral carcinogenesis remains poorly defined. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of ...
Outcome of superficial squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus: a clinicopathological study
(Sociedade Brasileira para o Desenvolvimento da Pesquisa em Cirurgia, 2013-05-01)
PURPOSE: To analyze the clinicopathological features and outcome of patients with pathologically proven superficial squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus. METHODS: A total of 234 consecutive cases of esophageal carcinoma ...
Control del deterioro microbiológico de filetes de tilapia mediante la aplicación de bacterias lácticas
(Universidad de los Llanos, 2017-12-01)
En los últimos años se ha reconocido el potencial de las bacterias ácido lácticas (BAL) como agentes bioconservantes de productos cárnicos, incluido el pescado, al reducir el deterioro microbiológico y químico. El objetivo ...
Melhoria de horta utilizando materiais reutilizáveis
(Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do NorteBrasilUFRNEcologia, 2017)
Uncontrolled consumption gains space in the contemporary society causing socials, economics and environmental problems, triggered by the large amount of solid waste (SW) produced and destinated incorrectly. The environmental ...