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The association of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw with Actinomyces spp. infection.

Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) represents a complication of bisphosphonate treatment that responds poorly to standard treatment. In a retrospective cohort study we investigated a possible role of Actinomyces spp. in the pathogenesis of MRONJ. Deep biopsies of necrotic bone were collected during surgical treatment of MRONJ and evaluated by histology and microbiology for the presence of Actinomyces spp. Microbiological, demographic and clinicpathological data were analyzed for risk of Actinomyces-associated MRONJ. Between 2005 and 2014, 111 patients suffering from histologic

A PRoliferation-Inducing Ligand (APRIL) in the Pathogenesis of Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy: A Review of the Evidence.

A PRoliferation-Inducing Ligand (APRIL), the thirteenth member of the tumor necrosis factor superfamily, plays a key role in the regulation of activated B cells, the survival of long-lived plasma cells, and immunoglobulin (Ig) isotype class switching. Several lines of evidence have implicated APRIL in the pathogenesis of IgA nephropathy (IgAN). Globally, IgAN is the most common primary glomerulonephritis, and it can progress to end-stage kidney disease; yet, disease-modifying treatments for this condition have historically been lacking. The preliminary data in ongoing clinical trials indicate

Tumor Vaccines: Unleashing the Power of the Immune System to Fight Cancer.

This comprehensive review delves into the rapidly evolving arena of cancer vaccines. Initially, we examine the intricate constitution of the tumor microenvironment (TME), a dynamic factor that significantly influences tumor heterogeneity. Current research trends focusing on harnessing the TME for effective tumor vaccine treatments are also discussed. We then provide a detailed overview of the current state of research concerning tumor immunity and the mechanisms of tumor vaccines, describing the complex immunological processes involved. Furthermore, we conduct an exhaustive analysis of the con

Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in Zagreb: the first 40 years.

Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is the most effective treatment for acute leukemia, severe aplastic anemia, and some hereditary hematological disorders. The principal source of stem cells in this procedure are bone marrow and peripheral blood cells. In recent years, the transplantation outcome has significantly improved. The availability of the donor no longer poses a problem, as transplantation has been performed routinely from related, unrelated, and haploidentical donors. A high success rate has been reported in elderly patients transplanted with reduced-intensity conditioning. Impr

Соответствующие патологии и их влияние на болезнь Паркинсона: описывающий обзор текущих доказательств.

Многие медицинские и патологические исследования указывают на наличие множества коморбидов/сопатологий в ходе болезни Паркинсона (PD). Патология тела леви, морфологическая характеристика PD, редко существует в изоляции, но обычно ассоциируется с другими сопутствующими патологиями, в частности с изменениями, связанными с болезнью Альцгеймера (ALDC), цереброваскулярными патологиями (макро- и микроинфаркты, болезнью церебральных малых судов, церебральной амилоидной ангиопатией), патологией TDP-43, а также множественными патологическими комбинациями. К ним относятся сердечно-сосудистые расстройств

Advancing Brain Health Naturally: β-Caryophyllene and Xanthohumol as Neuroprotective Agents.

Neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) represent a class of incurable and progressive disorders characterized by the gradual degeneration of the structure and function of the nervous system, particularly the brain and spinal cord. A range of innovative therapeutic approaches is currently under investigation, such as stem cell-based therapies, gene-editing platforms such as CRISPR, and immunotherapies directed at pathogenic proteins. Moreover, phytochemicals such as β-caryophyllene and xanthohumol have demonstrated significant neuroprotective potential in preclinical models. These natural agents exe

9th Trends in Medical Mycology Held on 11-14 October 2019, Nice, France, Organized under the Auspices of EORTC-IDG and ECMM.

Dear Friends and Colleagues,It is a great honor and pleasure for us to invite you cordially to participate in the 9th Congress on Trends in Medical Mycology (TIMM-9) [...].

Производимые микробиотой иммунные регуляционные метаболиты желчных кислот контролируют автонепроницаемость центральной нервной системы.

Микробиота комменсового кишечника играет определенную роль в патогенезе внекишечных аутоиммунных заболеваний, таких как множественный склероз (MS) с неизвестными механизмами. Деоксихоловая кислота (DCA) и литохолическая кислота (LCA) представляют собой вторичные метаболиты желчных кислот (BAM), получаемые из первичных желчных кислот кишечными микробиотами, которые играют ключевые функции по регулированию иммунной системы путем поощрения дифференциации клеток FOXP3+, регулируемой Т (Treg), за счет клеток TH17. Здесь мы показываем, что бактерии, выделяющие ферменты, ответственные за вторичное пр

Angioprevention of Urologic Cancers by Plant-Derived Foods.

The number of cancer cases worldwide keeps growing unstoppably, despite the undeniable advances achieved by basic research and clinical practice. Urologic tumors, including some as prevalent as prostate, bladder or kidney tumors, are no exceptions to this rule. Moreover, the fact that many of these tumors are detected in early stages lengthens the duration of their treatment, with a significant increase in health care costs. In this scenario, prevention offers the most cost-effective long-term strategy for the global control of these diseases. Although specialized diets are not the only way to

Plant Antimicrobial Peptides as Potential Tool for Topic Treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa.

Among chronic skin autoinflammatory diseases, Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) stands out for its chronicity, highly variable condition, and profound impact on the patients' quality of life. HS is characterized by suppurative skin lesions in diverse body areas, including deep-seated painful nodules, abscesses, draining sinus, and bridged scars, among others, with typical topography. To date, HS is considered a refractory disease and medical treatments aim to reduce the incidence, the infection, and the pain of the lesions. For this purpose, different classes of drugs, including anti-inflammatory

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Systematic review of the tools and outcomes for the assessment of acute radiation dermatitis severity.

Acute radiation dermatitis (ARD) is a common adverse effect experienced by patients undergoing radiation therapy. Effective assessment tools to accurately measure and manage ARD's impact on patients' quality of life and treatment outcomes is needed. The aim of this study was to evaluate the diverse tools and outcome measures used in the assessment of ARD. A systematic review of MEDLINE®, Embase, and Cochrane was conducted for records 1946-March 2024. A total of 423 studies, including 227 randomized controlled trials (RCTs), were included in the analysis. The review identified 58 distinct tools

Emerging and underexplored ginsenosides in cancer therapy (2020-2025): Beyond cytotoxic mechanisms.

Ginsenosides from Panax plants have long been studied as potential anticancer agents. In earlier years, most research focused on a few well-known ginsenosides that showed strong direct cytotoxicity, such as Rg3 and Rh2. As a result, many other ginsenosides were considered less active and received limited attention. However, studies published between 2020 and 2025 indicate that several previously underexplored ginsenosides also exhibit meaningful anticancer activity. These compounds often do not function as strongly cytotoxic agents. Instead, they act through broader and more indirect mechanism

The Applications of Machine Learning in the Management of Patients Undergoing Stem Cell Transplantation: Are We Ready?

Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is a life-saving therapy for hematologic malignancies, such as leukemia and lymphoma and other severe conditions but is associated with significant risks, including graft versus host disease (GVHD), relapse, and treatment-related mortality. The increasing complexity of clinical, genomic, and biomarker data has spurred interest in machine learning (ML), which has emerged as a transformative tool to enhance decision-making and optimize outcomes in HSCT. This review examines the applications of ML in HSCT, focusing on donor selection, conditioning re

The IL-17 family in diseases: from bench to bedside.

The interleukin-17 (IL-17) family comprises six members (IL-17A-17F), and recently, all of its related receptors have been discovered. IL-17 was first discovered approximately 30 years ago. Members of this family have various biological functions, including driving an inflammatory cascade during infections and autoimmune diseases, as well as boosting protective immunity against various pathogens. IL-17 is a highly versatile proinflammatory cytokine necessary for vital processes including host immune defenses, tissue repair, inflammatory disease pathogenesis, and cancer progression. However, ho

Review of the Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in the Context of Cancer Treatment.

Checkpoint proteins are an integral part of the immune system and are used by the tumor cells to evade immune response, which helps them grow uncontrollably. By blocking these proteins, immune checkpoint inhibitors can restore the capability of the immune system to attack cancer cells and stop their growth. These findings are backed by adequate clinical trial data and presently, several FDA-approved immune checkpoint inhibitors exist in the market for treating various types of cancers, including melanoma, hepatocellular, endometrial, lung, kidney and others. Their mode of action is inhibition

Targeted Therapy for Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathy.

BACKGROUND: Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) are a heterogeneous group of autoimmune disorders characterized by chronic muscle inflammation and significant extramuscular involvement. A substantial proportion of patients exhibit refractory or relapsing disease despite conventional immunosuppressive therapies, necessitating the development of novel targeted treatments. Recent immunological advances have identified novel therapeutic targets-including B cells, T cells, cytokines and intracellular signalling pathways-paving the way for personalized treatment. Targeted therapies represent pr

CAR-T Cell Therapy in the Treatment of Pediatric Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.

Non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHL) are a group of cancers that originate in the lymphatic system, especially from progenitor or mature B-cells, T-cells, or natural killer (NK) cells. NHL is the most common hematological malignancy worldwide and also the fourth most frequent type of cancer among pediatric patients. This cancer can occur in children of any age, but it is quite rare under the age of 5 years. In recent decades, available medicines and therapies have significantly improved the prognosis of patients with this cancer. However, some cases of NHL are treatment resistant. For this reason, immu

Immunotherapy for Colorectal Cancer: Mechanisms and Predictive Biomarkers.

Though early-stage colorectal cancer has a high 5 year survival rate of 65-92% depending on the specific stage, this probability drops to 13% after the cancer metastasizes. Frontline treatments for colorectal cancer such as chemotherapy and radiation often produce dose-limiting toxicities in patients and acquired resistance in cancer cells. Additional targeted treatments are needed to improve patient outcomes and quality of life. Immunotherapy involves treatment with peptides, cells, antibodies, viruses, or small molecules to engage or train the immune system to kill cancer cells. Preclinical

Biomaterials from the sea: Future building blocks for biomedical applications.

Marine resources have tremendous potential for developing high-value biomaterials. The last decade has seen an increasing number of biomaterials that originate from marine organisms. This field is rapidly evolving. Marine biomaterials experience several periods of discovery and development ranging from coralline bone graft to polysaccharide-based biomaterials. The latter are represented by chitin and chitosan, marine-derived collagen, and composites of different organisms of marine origin. The diversity of marine natural products, their properties and applications are discussed thoroughly in t

Clinical characteristics and prognostic impact of Burkholderia cepacia complex colonization and infection in patients with hematologic malignancies.

ObjectiveIn recent years, there has been an increasing number of reports on infections caused by the Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc). However, the clinical characteristics and prognosis of Bcc infections in patients with hematological malignancies remain unreported. This study aimed to delineate the clinical trajectory from colonization to active infection and to identify prognostic factors influencing outcomes in hematologic malignancy patients with Bcc colonization.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective analysis of 185 hematological malignancy patients with Bcc colonization at the Department