Langston Blankenship

Oxidative stress can play an important role in the autoxidation of glucose, glycation of proteins and activation of polyol metabolism, and the development of various complications in diabetes. This study investigated the protective effect of Paliurus spina-christi (PSC) fruit against diabetes-induced pathologies such as inflammation caused by…[Read more]

The industrial processing of acerola (Malpighia emarginata D.C.) produces huge quantities of waste material that are badly discarded or undervalued. In spite of this, acerola wastes have a high content of antioxidant compounds. The aim of this work was to study the extraction of antioxidant compounds from acerola residues using ultrasound assisted…[Read more]

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) genome P-encoded protein HBV DNA polymerase (Pol) has long been known as a reverse transcriptase during HBV replication. In this study, we investigated the impact of HBV Pol on host cellular processes, mainly apoptosis, and the underlying mechanisms. We showed a marked reduction in apoptotic rates in the HBV Pol-expressed…[Read more]

Further investigation of immune-associated signalling pathways regulated by CD10 may be beneficial to improve the prognosis of HNSCC patients by immunotherapy.The selection and implementation of a plan for maxillary surgery is of the utmost importance in achieving the desired outcome for the patient undergoing two-jaw orthognathic surgery. Some…[Read more]

Molecular models in many cancer types showed mutual influences between immune responses and vascular normalization. Recently, clinical trials are investigating the efficacy of the association between anti-angiogenetic agents and immune-checkpoint inhibitors to treat advanced stage melanoma. This paper reviews the biological bases of angiogenesis…[Read more]

To evaluate oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among individuals with severe asthma, comparing it with that observed among individuals with mild-to-moderate asthma and individuals without asthma.

We conducted a cross-sectional study of 125 individuals 40 with severe asthma; 35 with mild-to-moderate asthma; and 50 without asthma.…[Read more]