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In vivo extracellular matrix protein expression by human periodontal ligament after stimulation with orthodontic force
(2010)
It is well known that the orthodontic force applied to teeth generates a series of events that remodel theperiodontal ligament (PDL). Extracellular matrix proteins (ECM) are described as molecular regulatorsof these events. ...
Effect of Sodium Fluoride Ingestion on Malondialdehyde Concentration and the Activity of Antioxidant Enzymes in Rat Erythrocytes
(2010)
Fluoride intoxication has been shown to produce diverse deleterious metabolic alterations within the cell. To determine the effects of sodium fluoride (NaF) treatment on malondialdehyde (MDA) levels and on the activity of ...
Análisis Morfológico de Huevos de Triatoma barberi Usinger
(2010)
Triatoma barberi Usinger is a widely recognized vector of the protozoa Trypanosomacruzi. The determination of its presence in the rural houses is made by direct observation of adults,nymphs, exuviae or eggs. For this reason, ...
Antigenotoxic Effect of Chamomilla recutita (L.) Rauschert Essential Oil in Mouse Spermatogonial Cells, and Determination of Its Antioxidant Capacity in Vitro
(2010)
Chamomilla recutita (L.) Rauschert (Asteraceae), popularly known aschamomile, is a plant used in traditional medicine for various therapeutic purposes.Chamomile essential oil (CEO) is particularly known to inhibit the ...
Uncommon Fungi Isolated from Diabetic Patients Toenails With or Without Visible Onychomycoses
(2011)
Kodamaea ohmeri and Prototheca wickerhamiiare rare pathogens for humans, and even morerare as cause of onychomycosis. This work reports thesecond case of onychomycosis by K. ohmeri and thefourth of onycoprotothecosis; it ...
Purification, Biochemical Characterization, and Bioactive Properties of a Lectin Purified from the Seeds of White Tepary Bean (Phaseolus Acutifolius Variety Latifolius)
(2011)
The present work shows the characterization of Phaseolus acutifolius varietylatifolius, on which little research has been published, and provides detailed information onthe corresponding lectin. This protein was purified ...
Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, and Obesity
(2011)
Obesity is a chronic disease of multifactorial origin and can be defined as an increase in the accumulation of body fat. Adipose tissue is not only a triglyceride storage organ, but studies have shown the role of white ...
Lead, Cadmium and Cobalt (Pb, Cd, and Co) Leaching of Glass-Clay Containers by pH Effect of Food
(2011)
Recent studies have shown that handcrafted glass-clay containers are a health risk because they can be contaminated by heavy metals, which can be transferred to food, thus reaching the human body to potentially cause ...
Exposure to Sodium Fluoride Produces Signs of Apoptosis in Rat Leukocytes
(2010)
Fluoride is naturally present in the earth's crust and can be found in rocks, coal, and clay; thus, it can be found in small quantities in water, air, plants, and animals. Therefore, humans are exposed to fluoride through ...