Intentional replantation combined root resection therapy for the treatment of typeⅢradicular groove with two roots:A case report

BACKGROUND A radicular groove is an anatomic malformation that usually initiates at the central fossa,extending along the root at varying lengths and depths and predisposes the involved tooth to a severe periodontal defect.Severe grooves that extend to the root apex often lead to complex combined periodontal-endodontic lesions.They are a serious challenge for doctors to diagnose and treat.CASE SUMMARY In this report,we described a patient with a maxillary lateral incisor with a deep palatogingival groove with two roots,which led to complex combined periodontal-endodontic lesions.Suggested treatment modalities included curettage of the affected tissues,elimination of the groove by grinding and/or sealing with a variety of filling materials,and surgical procedures.In this case,a combination of endodontic therapy,intentional replantation,and root resection were used,which resulted in periodontal/periradicular healing after 12 mo.CONCLUSION Intentional replantation and root resection offer a predictable procedure and should be considered a viable treatment modality for the management of palatogingival grooves,especially for two-rooted teeth.

The roles of focal adhesion and cytoskeleton systems in fluid shearstress-induced endothelial cell response

Focal adhesions are polyproteins linked to extracellular matrix and cytoskeleton,which play an important role in the process of transforming force signals into intracellular chemical signals and subsequently triggering related physiological or pathological reactions.The cytoskeleton is a network of protein fibers in the cytoplasm,which is composed of microfilaments,microtubules,intermediate filaments,and cross-linked proteins.It is a very important structure for cells to maintain their basic morphology.This review summarizes the process of fluid shear stress transduction mediated by focal adhesion and the key role of the cytoskeleton in this process,which focuses on the focal adhesion and cytoskeleton systems.The important proteins involved in signal transduction in focal adhesion are introduced emphatically.The relationship between focal adhesion and mechanical transduction pathways are discussed.In this review,we discuss the relationship between fluid shear stress and associated diseases such as atherosclerosis,as well as its role in clinical research and drug development.

Tetrahedral framework nucleic acid carrying angiogenic peptide prevents bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw by promoting angiogenesis

The significant clinical feature of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw(BRONJ)is the exposure of the necrotic jaw.Other clinical manifestations include jaw pain,swelling,abscess,and skin fistula,which seriously affect the patients’life,and there is no radical cure.Thus,new methods need to be found to prevent the occurrence of BRONJ.Here,a novel nanoparticle,t FNA-KLT,was successfully synthesized by us,in which the nanoparticle tetrahedral framework nucleic acid(tFNA)was used for carrying angiogenic peptide,KLT,and then further enhanced angiogenesis.TFNA-KLT possessed the same characteristics as tFNA,such as simple synthesis,stable structure,and good biocompatibility.Meanwhile,tFNA enhanced the stability of KLT and carried more KLT to interact with endothelial cells.First,it was confirmed that tFNA-KLT had the superior angiogenic ability to tFNA and KLT both in vitro and in vivo.Then we apply tFNA-KLT to the prevention of BRONJ.The results showed that tFNA-KLT can effectively prevent the occurrence of BRONJ by accelerating angiogenesis.In summary,the prepared novel nanoparticle,tFNA-KLT,was firstly synthesized by us.It was also firstly confirmed by us that tFNA-KLT significantly enhanced angiogenesis and can effectively prevent the occurrence of BRONJ by accelerating angiogenesis,thus providing a new avenue for the prevention of BRONJ and a new choice for therapeutic angiogenesis.

Vertical direction impaction of kissing molars:A case report

BACKGROUND Kissing molars(KMs)are a scarcely reported form of molar impaction in which the occlusal surfaces contact each other within a single dental follicle and the roots point in opposite directions.The direction of KMs impaction is generally tilted.KMs with vertical direction impaction have not been reported in the literature.CASE SUMMARY A 25-year-old female visited a dentist for right maxillary wisdom teeth extraction and was diagnosed with two vertically impacted KMs in the left mandible on panoramic radiography.After cone-beam computed tomography examination confirmed no secondary complication,the patient chose to undergo observation and regular follow-up.A literature review of KMs revealed that vertical impacted KMs are rare;high-quality evidence regarding their prevalence is still lacking.At present,the causality of KMs is controversial.In this study,we have tried to provide a detailed definition of KMs to allow an accurate evaluation of their prevalence and classification based on their impaction direction which may be related to their pathogenesis.The treatment plan of KMs depends on the condition and location of the affected teeth and associated complications;they may be either directly extracted or treated using a multidisciplinary approach including maxillofacial surgeons and orthodontists.CONCLUSION KMs are a rare clinical condition of impacted teeth with unclear pathogenesis.Vertically impacted KMs were seldom reported.Reasonable definition and classification of KMs can help in the understanding of their causes and prevalence.

Identification and characterization of the cellular subclones that contribute to the pathogenesis of mantle cell lymphoma

Mantle cell lymphoma(MCL)is a B-cell malignancy with poor clinical outcome and undefined pathogenesis.Development of clinically relevant cellular models for MCL research is an urgent need.Our preliminary observations lead the development of two novel hypotheses that we tested in this study:1.multicellular spheroid might be a unique growth mode of earlystage cells in MCL;2.MCL might be a polyclonal tumor.We made the following original observations that have not been reported:First,we have provided a new experiment method for enriching MCL early-stage cells and characterized the spheroid mode of growth as a unique feature of early-stage MCL cells in cell line as well as in clinical samples.Second,we have established a clinically relevant cellular model of MCL,the JeKo-1-spheroid cell line,that was highly enriched in early-stage sub-clones.JeKo-1-spheroid cells and the spheroid growing cells enriched from MCL patients exhibited comparably enhanced tumorigenic abilities and similar biological features.Third,Immunophenotypic analysis has revealed that MCL may be derived from precursor-B(pre-B),immature-B and mature-B cells,not only the mature-B cells as WHO classified in 2016.Fourth,MCL may be a polyclonal disease composed of CD19e/IgMe,CD19 e/IgMt,CD19t/IgMt three sub-clones,of which the CD19e/IgMt sub-clone might be the dominant sub-clone with the strongest tumorigenic ability.Fifth,CD19t/IgMe that differentiates MCL and normal B cells may represent a new marker for MCL early detection,minor residual disease monitoring after therapies and prognosis.

Tetrahedron DNA nanostructure/iron-based nanomaterials for combined tumor therapy

Triple-negative breast cancer,due to its aggressive nature and lack of targeted treatment,faces serious challenges in breast cancer treatment.Conventional therapies,such as chemotherapy,are encumbered by a range of limitations,and there is an urgent need for more effective treatment strategies.Ferroptosis,as an iron-dependent form of cell death,has exhibited promising potential in cancer treatment.Combining ferroptosis with other cancer therapies offers new avenues for treatment.Tetrahedral DNA nanostructure(TDN),a novel DNA-based three-dimensional(3D)nanomaterial,is promising drug delivery vehicle and can be utilized for functionalizing inorganic nanomaterials.In this work,we have demonstrated the preparation of Fe_(3)O_(4)-PEI@TDN-DOX nanocomposites and elucidated their antitumor mechanism.The TDN facilitated the enhanced cellular uptake of polyetherimide(PEI)-modified Fe_(3)O_(4),and the delivery of the chemotherapeutic drug doxorubicin(DOX)further augmented their anti-tumor effect.This novel strategy can destroy the tumor redox homeostasis and produce overwhelming lipid peroxides,consequently sensitizing the tumor to ferroptosis.The integration of ferroptosis with other cancer therapies opens up new possibilities for treatment.This research provides valuable mechanistic insights and practical strategies for leveraging nanotechnology to induce ferroptosis and amplify its impact on tumor cells.