The limited accessibility of bone and its mineralized nature have restricted deep
investigation of its biology. Recent breakthroughs in identification of mutant proteins …

Neural EGFL-like 1 (Nell-1) is a well-studied osteogenic factor that has comparable
osteogenic potency with the Food and Drug Administration–approved bone morphogenic …

Although genetics affects early childhood caries (ECC) risk, few studies have focused on
finding its specific genetic determinants. Here, we performed genome-wide association …

Cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD) is characterized by the runt-related transcription factor 2
(RUNX2) mutation, which results in delayed tooth eruption due to disturbed functions of …

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) type V is caused by an autosomal dominant mutation in the
IFITM5 gene, also known as BRIL. The c.-14C> T mutation in the 5'UTR of BRIL creates a …

This study focuses on gene expression patterns and functions in human umbilical cord (UC)
and dental pulp (DP) containing mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). DP tissues were collected …

Objective Cyclic tensile force (CTF) modulates physiological responses of periodontal
ligament (PDL) cells. PDL cells are mechanosensitive and are able to maintain tissue …

Meningiomas are the most common primary brain tumors bearing in a minority of cases an
aggressive phenotype. Although meningiomas are stratified according to their histology and …

Preeclampsia is a common disease that can occur during human pregnancy and is a
leading cause of both maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Inadequate …

Peters anomaly is a form of anterior segment dysgenesis characterized by central ocular
opacity and corneo‐lenticular adhesions. Isolated and syndromic Peters anomaly can be …