Understanding the function of oral mucosal epithelial barriers is essential for a plethora of
research fields such as tumor biology, inflammation and infection diseases, microbiomics …

AIM: To study the effect of fluoride on oxidative stress, DNA damage and apoptosis as well
as cell cycle of rat oral mucosal cells and hepatocytes. METHODS: Ten male SD rats …

Background Intermediary filaments are involved in cell motility and cancer progression. In a
variety of organs, the expression of distinct intermediary filaments are associated with …

Cigarette smoke (CS) has been reported to increase predisposition to oral cancer and is
also recognized as a risk factor for many conditions including periodontal diseases …

Intermediate filaments are involved in cell migration and intracellular signal transduction
pathways. In a variety of organs, the expression of distinct intermediary filaments are further …

Background Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is one of the most common
malignancies in humans. The average 5-year survival rate is one of the lowest among …

P. gingivalis is a prominent periodontal pathogen that has potent effects on host cells. In this
study we challenged gingival epithelial cells with P. gingivalis with the aim of assessing how …

OBJECTIVE: Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) may be preceded by potentially
malignant disorders such as leukoplakia and oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) and has a …

Oral carcinomas are known to have a greater apoptotic index than normal oral epithelium,
evident as shrinking cells with condensed chromatin. In this study, these morphologically …

The oral cavity has been identified as the major site for the shedding of infectious Kaposi's
sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV). While KSHV DNA is frequently detected in the …