Significant association of a single nucleotide polymorphism in the upstream region of FGFR1OP2/wit3.0 gene with residual ridge resorption of mandible in Saudis

Residual ridge resorption(RRR)is the decrease in the jaw structure that follows tooth extraction.It is a multifactorial disorder,but reports on the associated genetic factors are scarce,particularly amongst the Saudis.This study aimed to investigate the role of single nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs)in fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 oncogene partner 2(FGFR1OP2)in RRR development in Saudis.The study included 192 individuals(RRR=96;controls=96)attending outpatient clinics at the College of Dentistry,King Saud University.Demographic and clinical data were collected,the digital panoramic dental radiograph was obtained,and mandibular residual ridge height was measured.DNA was extracted from saliva and genotyping was conducted on“Sequenom MassARRAY iPLEX”.Genotype and allele frequencies of three SNPs were calculated and compared.The age at first diagnosis and bone height were compared in the three genotypes of each SNP.The age of the patients,age at first edentulism,and bone height ranged 21-80 years,12-70 years,and 13-34.6 mm,respectively.All three genotypes of the studied SNPs(rs2279351,rs78054962 and rs2306852)were identified.SNP rs2279351 associated significantly with RRR,and the mutant C allele was highly predisposing.No association was observed for the other two SNPs.The genotypes of all SNPs had an influence on age at first edentulism and bone height,but the results were not statistically different.Since FGFR1OP2 plays a role in the process of rapid wound healing in the oral cavity,it may be playing a role in the development of RRR by influencing the rate of resorption of the jawbone.SNP rs2279351 may alter its expression and hence RRR development.This study is limited due to small a sample size,and further large-scale studies are required to confirm this association and to consider rs2279351 as a possible marker of RRR development.

Intracellular biosynthesis of Au and Ag nanoparticles using ethanolic extract of Brassica oleracea L. and studies on their physicochemical and biological properties

In this present study, we reported broccoli （Brassica oleracea L.） as a potential candidate for the synthesis of gold and silver nanoparticles （NPs） in green chemistry method. The synthesized metal nanoparticles are evaluated their antimicrobial efficacy against different human pathogenic organisms. The physico-chemical properties of gold nanoparticles were analyzed using different analytical techniques such as a UV-Vis spectrophotometer, Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction and a Fourier Transform Infrared spectrophotometer. In addition, gold and silver NP antimicrobial efficacy was checked by disc diffusion assay. UV-Vis color intensity of the nanoparticles was shown at 540 and 450 nm for gold and silver nanoparticles respectively. Higher magnification of the Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy image shows the variable morphology of the gold nanoparticles such as spherical, rod and triangular shapes and silver nanoparticles were seen in spherical shapes. The average spherical size of the particles was observed in 24- 38 nm for gold and 30-45 nm for silver NPs. X-ray diffraction pattern confirmed the presence of gold nanopartides and silver nanoparticles which were crystalline in nature. Additionally, the functional metabolites were identified by the Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy. IR spectra revealed phenols, alcohols, aldehydes （sugar moieties）, vitamins and proteins are present in the broccoli extract which are accountable to synthesize the nanoparticles. The synthesized gold and silver NPs inhibited the growth of the tested bacterial and fungal pathogens at the concentration of 50 μg/mL respectively. In addition, broccoli mediated gold and silver nanoparticles have shown potent antimicrobial activity against human pathogens.