Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) develops on the mucosal epithelium of the oral
cavity. It accounts for approximately 90% of oral malignancies and impairs appearance …

The human oral cavity provides a habitat for oral microbial communities. The complexity of
its anatomical structure, its connectivity to the outside, and its moist environment contribute …

Despite decades of research, cancer continues to be a major global health concern. In
recent years, the role played by microorganisms in the development and progression of …

In recent years, there has been a greater emphasis on the impact of microbial populations
inhabiting the gastrointestinal tract on human health and disease. According to the …

Oral and esophageal squamous cell carcinomas harbor a diverse microbiome that differs
compositionally from precancerous and healthy tissues. Though causality is yet to be …

Microorganisms found in the human gastrointestinal tract (GIT) are symbiotic under steady
state conditions and have role in the homeostasis of the human host. The term microbiome …

Autophagy is a highly conserved catabolic process seen in eukaryotes and is essentially a
lysosome-dependent protein degradation pathway. The dysregulation of autophagy is often …

A complex balanced equilibrium of the bacterial ecosystems exists in the oral cavity that can
be altered by tobacco smoking, psychological stressors, bad dietary habit, and chronic …

Background Treating oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) introduces new ecological
environments in the oral cavity. This is expected to cause changes in the oral microbiome …

The oral microbiome, forming a biofilm that covers the oral structures, contains a high
number of microorganisms. Biofilm formation starts from the salivary pellicle that allows …