Mechanical loading is of pivotal importance in the maintenance of skeletal homeostasis, but
the players involved in the transduction of mechanical stimuli to promote bone maintenance …

The embryonic head development, including the formation of dental structures, is a complex
and delicate process guided by specific genetic programs. Genetic changes and …

Craniofacial malformations are common structural birth defects and usually associate with
abnormal development of pharyngeal arches. Although some microRNAs have been found …

BACKGROUND Clefts of the lip and/or palate (cleft lip/palate) are notable for their complex
etiology. The WNT pathway regulates multiple developmental processes including …

Wnt signaling regulates many aspects of vertebrate development. Its dysregulation causes
developmental defects and diseases including cancer. The signaling can be categorized in …

Cleft palate is a common congenital birth defect in humans. In mammals, the palatal tissue
can be distinguished into anterior bony hard palate and posterior muscular soft palate that …

ABSTRACT A cleft lip, with or without a cleft palate, is a common birth defect caused by
environmental factors or genetic mutations. Environmental factors, such as pharmaceutical …

Differential diagnosis of the keratocystic odontogenic tumor (KCOT) still represents a
challenging problem especially if compared with the dentigerous cyst, which is similar in …

Primary bone tumors can be divided into two classes, benign and malignant. Among the
latter group, osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma are the most prevalent malignant primary …

The cartilaginous elements forming the pharyngeal arches of the zebrafish derive from
cranial neural crest cells. Their proper differentiation and patterning are regulated by …