Oral candidiasis, commonly referred to as “thrush,” is an opportunistic fungal infection that
commonly affects the oral mucosa. The main causative agent, Candida albicans, is a highly …

The oral cavity is a major portal of entry for pathogens that may lead to changes in the
normal microflora [1]. The homeostasis of the oral cavity is maintained by saliva, an …

Alzheimer's disease (AD) represents the most frequent type of dementia in elderly people.
There are two major forms of the disease: sporadic (SAD)—whose causes are not …

Adequate nutrition is essential for maintaining good oral health. Minerals such as
magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus found in the diet constitute the main structural …

The field of diagnostics using invasive blood testing represents the majority of diagnostic
tests used as part of routine health monitoring. The relatively recent introduction of salivary …

Cutaneous wound healing is a vital biological process that aids skin regeneration upon
injury. Wound healing failure results from persistent inflammatory conditions observed in …

Dental implants are frequently used to support fixed or removable dental prostheses to
replace missing teeth. The clinical success of titanium dental implants is owed to the …

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are promising therapeutic agents for treating antibiotic-
resistant bacterial infections. Previous studies showed that magainin 2 (isolated from African …

Oral dental infections are one of the most common diseases affecting humans, with caries
and periodontal disease having the highest incidence. Caries and periodontal disease arise …

The nature and structural composition of antimicrobial peptides are derived from their innate
immune response and they are active against various bacteria, fungi and other …