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Lau J, O G, Warnakulasuriya S, Balasubramaniam R, Frydrych A, Kujan O. Adjunctive aids for the detection of oral squamous cell carcinoma and oral potentially malignant disorders: A systematic review of systematic reviews. JAPANESE DENTAL SCIENCE REVIEW 2024; 60:53-72. [PMID: 38283580 PMCID: PMC10821377 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdsr.2023.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024] Open
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This study presents the results of systematic reviews on adjunctive tools in screening and diagnosis of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMD) and to determine if the current literature supports their use as either an adjunctive tool or replacement of gold standard techniques. Systemic reviews and meta-analysis that evaluated adjunctive tools including chemiluminescence, tissue autofluorescence, tissue fluorescence spectroscopy, vital staining and cytology techniques were systematically examined using AMSTAR II. Twenty-seven systematic reviews were included. Five studies had a low quality of evidence, and nine studies had a critically low quality of evidence. This review found limited evidence to recommend chemiluminescence, tissue autofluorescence tools and vital staining as diagnostic tools, but only serve as clinical adjuncts to conventional oral examination. Cytology techniques and narrow-band imaging may be utilised as a non-invasive diagnostic adjunctive tool for the detection of OSCC and the malignant transformation of OPMD. In conclusion, this paper provides evidence on several types of adjunctive tools and provides recommendations on their use in clinical practice. These tools are considered useful as clinical adjuncts but there is insufficient evidence for their use as a diagnostic tool to replace gold standard conventional oral examination and surgical biopsy.
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- Jeremy Lau
- UWA Dental School, The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, WA, Australia
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- UWA Dental School, The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, WA, Australia
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- UWA Dental School, The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, WA, Australia
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- UWA Dental School, The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, WA, Australia
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Shi R, Zhang L. Circ_0004771 regulates malignant biological behaviors and has clinical significance in oral squamous cell carcinoma. J Oral Pathol Med 2024; 53:502-510. [PMID: 38887835 DOI: 10.1111/jop.13566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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BACKGROUND The incidence of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is increasing, and more effective treatment protocols must rapidly be developed to prevent the death of patients and ensure favorable outcomes. CircRNAs are a unique class of noncoding ribonucleic acid (RNA) molecules unaffected by RNA exonucleases. CircRNAs have more stable expression than linear RNAs and are not readily degraded; therefore, they are the newest focus of RNA research. Here, we analyze the mechanism of hsa_circ_0004771 (circ_0004771) in OSCC to provide a clinical reference. METHODS Circ_0004771 expression was measured in peripheral blood, cancerous tissues and adjacent tissues of OSCC patients. Patients were followed up for 3 years. The diagnostic value of circ_0004771 for OSCC occurrence, prognosis, recurrence and survival was analyzed with receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. OSCC cells were lentivirally transduced with a circ_0004771-silencing or an empty vector to evaluate alterations in cell growth, invasion, and apoptosis. Apoptosis-related and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT)-related protein expression was quantified. BALB/c nude mice were used for tumorigenesis experiments to evaluate tumor growth in vivo after silencing circ_0004771. RESULTS Circ_0004771 expression was higher in peripheral blood and cancerous tissue of OSCC patients than in control peripheral blood and paracancerous tissue, respectively, exhibiting excellent predictive value for OSCC occurrence, prognosis, recurrence and survival. Silencing circ_0004771 decreased the growth, invasiveness, and EMT capacity and increased the apoptosis of OCC cells. In mice implanted with OSCC cells transduced with the circ_0004771-silencing lentiviral vector, the tumor growth capacity was obviously decreased. CONCLUSION Silencing circ_0004771 inhibits the malignant growth of OSCC.
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- Rongji Shi
- Department of Stomatology, The Second Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The Second Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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Klaps L, Verbist M, Bila M, Van Dessel J. Bridging the knowledge-Practice gap: Insights from a survey of Belgian dental professionals on diagnosis and supportive oral cancer treatment in comparison with international guidelines. JOURNAL OF STOMATOLOGY, ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY 2024; 125:101891. [PMID: 38688402 DOI: 10.1016/j.jormas.2024.101891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 04/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Early detection significantly improves the prognosis of oral cancer patients, contingent upon the knowledge of dental professionals. This study aimed to assess and compare the knowledge, practices and perceptions regarding oral cancer among dental professionals in Belgium. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional survey was distributed via Qualtrics to general dentists, dental specialists, dental hygienists, and oral and maxillofacial surgeons. The self-administered questionnaire comprised three sections: demographics (4 questions), knowledge (9 questions) and clinical practices (19 questions) related to oral cancer detection and treatment. Descriptive statistics were employed for data analysis, with Chi-square tests assessing responses by specialization, gender, years of experience and number of oral cancer patients treated. RESULTS A total of 262 questionnaires were completed, with the majority of respondents being general dentists (61%) followed by dental specialists (25%), oral hygienists (8%) and oral and maxillofacial surgeons (6%). 70% of the respondents reported treating fewer than four oral cancer patients throughout their careers. 5 out of the 9 knowledge questions achieved over 50% correct responses, with an average correct answer rate of 54%. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons and dental professionals who have treated more than four oral cancer patients, demonstrated significantly higher scores on multiple knowledge questions. Responses to clinically oriented questions showed less diversity across professions, and generally aligning with guidelines from professional oncological societies. CONCLUSION This survey highlights the need for enhanced education on oral cancer among Belgian dental professionals. Knowledge levels were notably higher among more experienced respondents. The development and implementation of comprehensive guidelines tailored to dentists and oral hygienists for oral cancer prevention and patient care are warranted to optimize clinical practice standards.
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- Lien Klaps
- Department of Oral Health Sciences, University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven and OMFS IMPATH research Group, Department of Imaging & Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven and OMFS IMPATH research Group, Department of Imaging & Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven and OMFS IMPATH research Group, Department of Imaging & Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Wang X, Song X, Gao J, Xu G, Yan X, Yang J, Yang Y, Song G. Hedgehog/Gli2 signaling triggers cell proliferation and metastasis via EMT and wnt/β-catenin pathways in oral squamous cell carcinoma. Heliyon 2024; 10:e36516. [PMID: 39253258 PMCID: PMC11382060 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e36516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 08/15/2024] [Accepted: 08/16/2024] [Indexed: 09/11/2024] Open
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Background Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the most lethal oral malignant tumor, however, clinical outcomes remain unsatisfactory. The Hedgehog/Gli2 pathway plays a pivotal role in tumor progression, yet the regulatory mechanism governing its involvement in the malignant evolution process of OSCC remains elusive. Methods OSCC animal tissue samples were used to detect the activation of the Hedgehog/Gli2 pathway in OSCC. Based on the clinical information of oral cancer patients in TCGA database, the role of this pathway in patients was analyzed, and the activation status of this pathway was verified in human OSCC cells. After activating or inhibiting the Hedgehog pathway, the effects of this pathway on the biological function of OSCC cells and its regulatory mechanism were examined. Interfering the expression of Gli2, a key transcription factor in this pathway, revealed the role of Hedgehog/Gli2 pathway in the malignant evolution of OSCC cells. Results The Hedgehog pathway exhibits abnormal activation in animal models of OSCC. Clinical data from TCGA demonstrate a significant enrichment of the Hedgehog pathway in patients with OSCC, and Gli2, a key downstream factor of this pathway, is closely associated with the occurrence and progression of OSCC. Cellular studies have revealed aberrant activation of this pathway in human OSCC cells, which exerts its function by modulating the activation of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and Wnt/β-catenin pathways. Subsequent investigations further confirm the pivotal involvement of Gli2 in the Hedgehog pathway activation, underscoring its potential as a therapeutic target for inhibiting malignant proliferation and metastasis of OSCC cells through modulation of EMT and Wnt/β-catenin pathways. Conclusion The Hedgehog/Gli2 pathway induces EMT and activates Wnt/β-catenin pathway to trigger the malignant proliferation and metastasis of OSCC cells, and Gli2 plays a key role in this process, which suggests that targeting Gli2 may be a promising therapeutic strategy for inhibiting the proliferation and metastasis of OSCC.
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- Xiaotang Wang
- Laboratory Animal Center, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanxi Medical University, No 56, Xinjian South Rd, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Laboratory Animal Center, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanxi Medical University, No 56, Xinjian South Rd, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Laboratory Animal Center, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Laboratory Animal Center, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanxi Medical University, No 56, Xinjian South Rd, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Laboratory Animal Center, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanxi Medical University, No 56, Xinjian South Rd, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Laboratory Animal Center, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanxi Medical University, No 56, Xinjian South Rd, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Laboratory Animal Center, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanxi Medical University, No 56, Xinjian South Rd, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Laboratory Animal Center, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanxi Medical University, No 56, Xinjian South Rd, Taiyuan 030001, China
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Talapko J, Erić S, Meštrović T, Stipetić MM, Juzbašić M, Katalinić D, Bekić S, Muršić D, Flam J, Belić D, Lešić D, Fureš R, Markanović M, Škrlec I. The Impact of Oral Microbiome Dysbiosis on the Aetiology, Pathogenesis, and Development of Oral Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:2997. [PMID: 39272855 PMCID: PMC11394246 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16172997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2024] [Revised: 08/25/2024] [Accepted: 08/27/2024] [Indexed: 09/15/2024] Open
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Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the most common head and neck cancer. Although the oral cavity is an easily accessible area for visual examination, the OSCC is more often detected at an advanced stage. The global prevalence of OSCC is around 6%, with increasing trends posing a significant health problem due to the increase in morbidity and mortality. The oral cavity microbiome has been the target of numerous studies, with findings highlighting the significant role of dysbiosis in developing OSCC. Dysbiosis can significantly increase pathobionts (bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites) that trigger inflammation through their virulence and pathogenicity factors. In contrast, chronic bacterial inflammation contributes to the development of OSCC. Pathobionts also have other effects, such as the impact on the immune system, which can alter immune responses and contribute to a pro-inflammatory environment. Poor oral hygiene and carbohydrate-rich foods can also increase the risk of developing oral cancer. The risk factors and mechanisms of OSCC development are not yet fully understood and remain a frequent research topic. For this reason, this narrative review concentrates on the issue of dysbiosis as the potential cause of OSCC, as well as the underlying mechanisms involved.
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- Jasminka Talapko
- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, University Hospital Center Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- University Centre Varaždin, University North, 42000 Varaždin, Croatia
- Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
- Department for Health Metrics Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Family Medicine Practice, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, University Hospital Center Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, University Hospital Center Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, University Hospital Center Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Zabok General Hospital and Croatian Veterans Hospital, 49210 Zabok, Croatia
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Microbiology, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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Senevirathna K, Mahakapuge TAN, Ileperuma P, Jayawardana NU, Jayarathne L, Weerasekara R, Gamage CU, Senevirathna B, Perera U, Jayasinghe R, Kanmodi KK. Correlation between serum heavy metals and the risk of oral squamous cell carcinoma and oral potentially malignant disorders. Sci Rep 2024; 14:19029. [PMID: 39152184 PMCID: PMC11329781 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-70057-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 08/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/19/2024] Open
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Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is a serious public health problem in various Asian countries, including Sri Lanka, and a combination of cultural practices, lifestyle factors, and genetic predispositions influences the incidence of these cancers. The examination of the connection between exposure to heavy metals and the probability of developing oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMD) and OSCC has been limited in its scope, and the overall consequences of such exposure remain largely unknown. This study aims to clarify the link between serum levels of heavy metals and the risk of OSCC and OPMD. The concentrations of seven heavy metals-namely, arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), cobalt (Co), copper (Cu), lead (Pb), and zinc (Zn)-were analyzed in serum samples from 60 cases and 15 controls in the Sri Lankan cohort. The Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) was used for the analysis. Subsequently, the data underwent statistical evaluation via the Kruskal-Wallis H test, using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 28 software, with a confidence interval set at 95%. A p-value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. The cohort consisted of 48 men and 27 women, with 15 patients each diagnosed with OSCC, OSF, OLK, and OLP, and 15 healthy controls. The study used the Kruskal-Wallis Test to compare metal concentrations across groups, finding significant differences for all metals except As and Pb. Significant associations were observed between age, past medical history, drug history, gender, smoking, alcohol consumption, and betel chewing. The Spearman Correlation test showed significant correlations between the concentrations of Cr, Co, Cu, As, and Zn and the presence of cancer/precancer conditions. The study's findings suggest that heavy metal contamination may be linked to the development of OSCC and precancerous conditions. When comparing OSCC and OPMD cases with controls, the serum concentrations of As and Pb did not differ significantly. However, Cd, Cr, Co, Cu, and Zn exhibited significantly higher concentrations among cases compared to controls (p < 0.05). This study observed significant variations in the levels of these five heavy metals among cancerous (OSCC), premalignant (OPMD), and healthy tissues, suggesting a potential role in the progression of malignancies. These findings underscore the importance of environmental pollution in this specific context.
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- Kalpani Senevirathna
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka, Badulla, Sri Lanka
- Centre for Research in Oral Cancer, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Farm Animal Production and Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Agricultural Biology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Sri Jayewardenepura University, Gangodawila, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Physics & Astronomy, Georgia State University, Atlanta, USA
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
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Zhang X, Xie W, Ye H, Zhu J, Sun G, Zhang Y, Sheng C, Li J, Liu H, Zheng Z, Wang P. Mortality and disease burden of oral cancer in China: a time-trend analysis on the China Death Surveillance Database from 2006 to 2021. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:938. [PMID: 39143610 PMCID: PMC11323361 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04717-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2024] [Indexed: 08/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Oral cancer is one of the most common cancers in China and seriously threaten life and health of Chinese people. We analysed the trends and disparities of oral cancer mortality rates and the disease burden of oral cancer in China from 2006 to 2021 to provide a reference for its prevention and control. METHODS Annual death data for oral cancer was gleaned from the China Death Surveillance Database. The age-standardized mortality rate (ASMR), annual percentage change (APC), and average APC (AAPC) were used to analyze the trend of mortality. Loss of life expectancy (LLE) and years of life lost (YLL) were adopted to assess disease burden. RESULTS From 2006 to 2021, the overall ASMR of oral cancer lightly declined (AAPC: - 0.97%; 95% CI: - 1.89%, - 0.04%), and the similar trend was observed among females (AAPC: - 1.22%; 95% CI: - 1.89%, - 0.55%). The ASMR of males was 2.31-3.16 times higher than that of females per year. The median of LLE for overall, males and females caused by oral cancer from 2006 to 2021 were 0.05, 0.06 and 0.03 years, respectively. There was a decrease of standardized YLL rate from 2006 to 2021 for overall (AAPC: - 1.31%, 95% CI: - 2.24% ~ - 0.37%) and for female (AAPC: - 1.63%, 95% CI: - 2.30% ~ - 0.95%). ASMR in urban areas was 1.02-1.28 times higher than that in rural areas from 2006 to2011, but 0.85-0.97 times lower in urban areas than that in rural areas from 2018 to 2021. The disease burden was higher in urban areas than in rural areas in 2006, whereas the reverse was observed in 2021. CONCLUSIONS There are severe health gaps and disparities in trends between sexes and different areas in China. Males and rural populations need to be focused on targeted interventions for the main influencing factors.
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- Xiaoyue Zhang
- Department of Epidemiology and Statistics, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan Province, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Tumor Epidemiology and State Key Laboratory of Esophageal Cancer Prevention & Treatment, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, 450052, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Statistics, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan Province, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Tumor Epidemiology and State Key Laboratory of Esophageal Cancer Prevention & Treatment, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Statistics, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan Province, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Tumor Epidemiology and State Key Laboratory of Esophageal Cancer Prevention & Treatment, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Statistics, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Statistics, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan Province, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Tumor Epidemiology and State Key Laboratory of Esophageal Cancer Prevention & Treatment, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Statistics, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan Province, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Tumor Epidemiology and State Key Laboratory of Esophageal Cancer Prevention & Treatment, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Statistics, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan Province, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Tumor Epidemiology and State Key Laboratory of Esophageal Cancer Prevention & Treatment, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Statistics, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan Province, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Tumor Epidemiology and State Key Laboratory of Esophageal Cancer Prevention & Treatment, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Statistics, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan Province, China.
- Henan Key Laboratory of Tumor Epidemiology and State Key Laboratory of Esophageal Cancer Prevention & Treatment, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, Henan Province, China.
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Chiewwit P, Khovidhunkit SOP, Tantipoj C, Worakhajit P, Klongnoi B. A study of risk factors associated with the presence of oral potentially malignant disorders: a community-based study from Northeastern Thailand. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:932. [PMID: 39129030 PMCID: PMC11317011 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04554-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 08/13/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The principal objective of this study is to ascertain the connections between well-known risk factors of oral cancer, including smoking (cigarette and tobacco), alcohol consumption, betel quid chewing, irritations in the oral cavity, history of head and neck cancer, and history of working outdoor more than 4 days/week, and the presence of OPMDs within the Thai population. METHOD 349,318 subjects were recruited for initial screening, then 1,483 subjects who had at least 1 risk factor and a suspicious lesion underwent comprehensive oral examinations followed by a clinical diagnosis and then received initial treatment from either oral surgeons or oral medicine specialists. Among these subjects, individuals with at least 1 risk factor and with a clinical diagnosis of OPMDs were classified as cases, while those with at least 1 risk factor but without OPMDs were categorized as controls. The case group comprised a total of 487 subjects, whereas the control group consisted of 996 subjects. Exclusion criteria were known cases of currently having oral cancer or OPMDs. RESULTS The outcomes of the multivariate analysis revealed that among the variables assessed, betel quid (adjusted OR 5.12 [3.93-6.68], p < 0.001) and smoking (adjusted OR 1.46 [1.08-1.97], p = 0.013), there were an association with the presence of OPMDs. Conversely, alcohol drinking, having irritations in the oral cavity, a history of head and neck cancer, and a history of working outdoors more than 4 days/week were not associated with the presence of OPMDs. Furthermore, we also study the synergistic effect of alcohol drinking, irritations in the oral cavity, history of head and neck cancer, and history of working outdoors more than 4 days/week using subgroup analysis. The analysis showed that alcohol consumption combined with smoking or betel quid chewing expressed a significantly increased risk of OPMDs, from 1.46 to 2.03 (OR 2.03 [1.16-3.56], p = 0.014) and from 5.12 to 7.20 (OR 7.20 [3.96-13.09], p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Smoking and exposure to betel quid were a significant risk factors for the presence of OPMDs. The combination of alcohol with smoking or betel quid chewing was also found to increase the risk of OPMDs in this Thai northeastern population.
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- Pim Chiewwit
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Advance General Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Advance General Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Alarcón-Sánchez MA, Escoto-Vasquez LS, Heboyan A. Salivary 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine levels in patients with oral cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Cancer 2024; 24:960. [PMID: 39107689 PMCID: PMC11302223 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-024-12746-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2024] [Accepted: 08/01/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND DNA is an important target for oxidative attack and its modification may increase the risk of mutagenesis. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare salivary levels of the oxidative stress biomarker 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) in patients with oral cancer (OC) compared to the control group by a comprehensive search of the available literature. METHODS The present systematic review and meta-analysis followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines and was registered in Open Science Framework (OSF): https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/X3YMR. Four electronic databases were used to identify studies for this systematic review: PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, and Web of Science from January 15, 2005, to April 15, 2021. The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) tool was used to assess article quality. RESULTS Of the 166 articles identified, 130 articles were excluded on the basis of title and abstract screening (duplicates, reviews, etc.). Thirty-six articles were evaluated at full text and 7 articles met the inclusion criteria. Of these, only 5 studies had compatible data for quantitative analysis. An increase in salivary 8-OHdG levels was found in patients with OC compared to healthy subjects, but without statistical significance. 8-OHdG: SMD = 2,72 (95%CI= -0.25-5.70); *p = 0.07. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review and meta-analysis suggests a clear trend of increased 8-OHdG levels in saliva of OC patients compared to the control group. However, further studies are required to clarify and understand the altered levels of this oxidative stress marker.
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- Mario Alberto Alarcón-Sánchez
- Biomedical Science, Faculty of Chemical-Biological Sciences, Autonomous University of Guerrero, Chilpancingo de los Bravo, Guerrero, 39090, Mexico.
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Pathology, Postgraduate Division, Dental School, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City, 04510, Mexico
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- Department of Research Analytics, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha University, Chennai, 600 077, India.
- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Stomatology, Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi, Str. Koryun 2, Yerevan, 0025, Armenia.
- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, North Karegar St, Tehran, Iran.
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Venkatachalam V, Shanmugamprema D, Shellaiah M, Panchu SE. Oral cancer detection and diagnosis: A promising future with quantum dots. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2024; 48:104251. [PMID: 38901717 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2024.104251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2024] [Revised: 06/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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- Vijayaraj Venkatachalam
- Department of Research Analytics, Saveetha Dental Collage and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Department of Research Analytics, Saveetha Dental Collage and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Research Analytics, Saveetha Dental Collage and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Research Analytics, Saveetha Dental Collage and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India
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Cwintal M, Shih H, Idrissi Janati A, Gigliotti J. The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the diagnosis and progression of oral cancer. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2024; 53:629-634. [PMID: 38395689 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2024.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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The COVID-19 pandemic placed a significant burden on healthcare resources, limiting care to emergent and essential services only. The objective of this study was to describe the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the diagnosis and progression of oral cancer lesions in Montreal, Canada. A retrospective analysis of health records was performed. Patients presenting for a new oncology consultation for an oral lesion suspicious for cancer between March 2018 and March 2022, within the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of the McGill University Health Center, were included. Data was collected on sociodemographic characteristics, oral cancer risk behaviors of study participants, oral cancer delays, tumor characteristics, and clinical management. A total of 190 patients were included, 91 patients from the pre-pandemic period and 99 from the pandemic period. The demographic characteristics of the patients in the two periods were comparable. There was no significant difference in the patient, professional, or treatment delay between the two periods. There was a non-significant increase in pathologic tumor size during the pandemic, but the pathologic staging and postoperative outcomes were comparable to those of the pre-pandemic cohort. The results indicate that emergent care pathways for oral cancer treatment were efficiently maintained despite the pandemic shutdown of services.
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- M Cwintal
- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada; The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada.
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Xu W, Chen Z, Zhang L. Impact of diabetes on the prognosis of patients with oral and oropharyngeal cancer: A meta-analysis. J Diabetes Investig 2024; 15:1140-1150. [PMID: 38727884 PMCID: PMC11292398 DOI: 10.1111/jdi.14223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2024] [Revised: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024] Open
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AIMS/INTRODUCTION Diabetes has been related to an increased risk of oral cancer. Nevertheless, the impact of diabetes on the outcome of individuals with oral and oropharyngeal cancer is not clear. In this study, a meta-analysis was carried out to assess the link between diabetes and the survival of individuals with oral and oropharyngeal cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS Relevant cohort studies for the meta-analysis objective were obtained through searching electronic databases, such as PubMed, Web of Science and Embase. The data were combined using a random effects model that accounted for differences between studies. RESULTS A total of 10 cohorts involving 21,871 patients with oral and oropharyngeal cancer were included. Pooled results suggest that compared with those with normoglycemia, oral and oropharyngeal cancer patients with diabetes were associated with a poor overall survival (hazard ratio 1.69, 95% confidence interval 1.29-2.22, P < 0.001; I2 = 69%). Subgroup analysis suggested a stronger association between diabetes and poor overall survival in patients aged ≥52 years as compared with those aged <52 years (hazard ratio 2.08 vs 1.34, P = 0.03). Other study characteristics, such as study country, tumor stage or follow-up duration, did not seem to significantly affect the association (P for subgroup difference all >0.05). In addition, diabetes was also associated with a poor progression-free survival of patients with oral and oropharyngeal cancer (hazard ratio 1.61, 95% confidence interval 1.30-1.99, P < 0.001; I2 = 9%). CONCLUSIONS Patients with oral and oropharyngeal cancer might have a poor survival if they have pre-existing diabetes.
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- Wei Xu
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryThe First People's Hospital of LianyungangLianyungangJiangsu ProvinceChina
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryThe First People's Hospital of LianyungangLianyungangJiangsu ProvinceChina
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryThe First People's Hospital of LianyungangLianyungangJiangsu ProvinceChina
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Mocherla M, Krishnappa P. Early identification of people at high risk of oral cancer-A review of existing risk prediction models. J Family Med Prim Care 2024; 13:2851-2856. [PMID: 39228608 PMCID: PMC11368278 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_117_24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 09/05/2024] Open
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Prediction plays a ubiquitous role in cancer care. At every stage of the illness, the patient, the physician, and the family must make numerous decisions. Utilizing epidemiological, clinical, biological, lifestyle, and genetic factors, a cancer-specific risk assessment model calculates the likelihood of developing cancer. In India, oral cancer ranks as the fourth most common cancer, affecting nearly 3,000,00 individuals annually. Because it is in the premalignant stage, oral cancer is easily detectable in the oral cavity. Prompt identification of this lesion can result in better outcomes and a higher standard of living. Advanced statistical techniques have been used to develop prediction algorithms or risk scores that identify individuals with a high risk of developing oral cancer. With the aid of these risk assessment models, specific individuals can be screened to aid in the early detection of the disease, which may result in better outcomes and lifestyle modifications. Finding the best model among the current risk models for oral cancer may be aided by a thorough examination of all these models. Finding and assessing the risk model that primary care physicians can use and easily apply in clinical practice will be made easier with a succinct and straightforward comparison of the models. This review compares the current models to determine which has the best performance metrics, which could lead to a better understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of various risk prediction models of oral cancer.
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- Monica Mocherla
- Faculty of Dental Sciences, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Mathikere, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Public Health Dentistry, M. S. Ramaiah Dental College and Hospital, M. S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Mathikere, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Li Y, Cheng L, Li M. Effects of Green Tea Extract Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate on Oral Diseases: A Narrative Review. Pathogens 2024; 13:634. [PMID: 39204235 PMCID: PMC11357325 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens13080634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2024] [Revised: 07/24/2024] [Accepted: 07/26/2024] [Indexed: 09/03/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES Oral diseases are among the most prevalent diseases globally. Accumulating new evidence suggests considerable benefits of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) for oral health. This review aims to explore the role and application of EGCG in main oral diseases. METHODS This narrative review thoroughly examines and summarizes the most recent literature available in scientific databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar) reporting advances in the role and application of EGCG within the dental field. The major keywords used included "EGCG", "green tea extract", "oral health", "caries", "pulpitis", "periapical disease", "periodontal disease", "oral mucosa", "salivary gland", and "oral cancer". CONCLUSIONS EGCG prevents and manages various oral diseases through its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antitumor properties. Compared to traditional treatments, EGCG generally exhibits lower tissue irritation and positive synergistic effects when combined with other therapies. Novel delivery systems or chemical modifications can significantly enhance EGCG's bioavailability, prolong its action, and reduce toxicity, which are current hotspots in developing new materials. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE this review provides an exhaustive overview of the biological activities of EGCG to major oral diseases, alongside an exploration of applications and limitations, which serves as a reference for preventing and managing oral ailments.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China;
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China;
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Ebersole JL, Hasturk H, Huber M, Gellibolian R, Markaryan A, Zhang XD, Miller CS. Realizing the clinical utility of saliva for monitoring oral diseases. Periodontol 2000 2024. [PMID: 39010260 DOI: 10.1111/prd.12581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Revised: 05/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 07/17/2024]
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In the era of personalized/precision health care, additional effort is being expended to understand the biology and molecular mechanisms of disease processes. How these mechanisms are affected by individual genetics, environmental exposures, and behavioral choices will encompass an expanding role in the future of optimally preventing and treating diseases. Considering saliva as an important biological fluid for analysis to inform oral disease detection/description continues to expand. This review provides an overview of saliva as a diagnostic fluid and the features of various biomarkers that have been reported. We emphasize the use of salivary biomarkers in periodontitis and transport the reader through extant literature, gaps in knowledge, and a structured approach toward validating and determine the utility of biomarkers in periodontitis. A summation of the findings support the likelihood that a panel of biomarkers including both host molecules and specific microorganisms will be required to most effectively identify risk for early transition to disease, ongoing disease activity, progression, and likelihood of response to standard periodontal therapy. The goals would be to develop predictive algorithms that serve as adjunctive diagnostic tools which provide the clinician and patient important information for making informed clinical decisions.
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- Jeffrey L Ebersole
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
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- Immunology and Inflammation, Center for Clinical and Translational Research, The ADA Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, College of Public Health, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Department of Oral Health Practice, College of Dentistry, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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Qin C, Fan G, Huang L. Comparisons of different general anesthetic techniques on immune function in patients undergoing flap reconstruction for oral cancer. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e38653. [PMID: 38968483 PMCID: PMC11224886 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000038653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 07/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Anesthetic-induced immunosuppression is of particular interest in tumor surgery. This study aimed to investigate the influence of the 4 most common general anesthetic techniques on immune function in patients undergoing flap reconstruction for oral cancer. METHODS 116 patients were randomly divided into 4 groups. Patients in group S were given sevoflurane-based anesthesia. Group P was administered propofol-based anesthesia. The SD group received sevoflurane combined with dexmedetomidine anesthesia. The propofol combined with dexmedetomidine anesthesia (PD) group received PD. Blood samples were obtained at 5 time points: baseline (T0), 1 hour after the start of the operation (T1), end of the operation (T2), 24 hours (T3), and 48 hours (T4) after the operation. Lymphocyte subsets (including CD3+, CD4+, CD8+, and B lymphocytes) and dendritic cells were analyzed by flow cytometry. Blood glucose, norepinephrine, and cortisol levels were measured using ELISA and a blood gas analyzer respectively. RESULTS In total, 107 patients were included in the final analysis. Immunological indicators, except CD8+ counts, were all decreased in groups S, P, and SD at T1-4 compared with the baseline value, and the counts of CD3+, CD4+, and dendritic cells, as well as CD4+/CD8+ ratios, were significantly higher in the PD group than in the S, P, and SD at T1-3 (P < .05). There were no significant differences between groups P and SD at any observation time point. Intraoperative stress indices, including norepinephrine and cortisol levels, were significantly lower in the PD group than in the other 3 groups at T1-2 (P < .05). CONCLUSION These findings suggest that PD as a probably optimal choice can alleviate immunosuppression in patients undergoing flap reconstruction for oral cancer.
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- Chuanqi Qin
- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, P.R. China
- Department of Anesthesiology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, P.R. China
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Vazquez FL, Coracin FL, Arantes KLBF, Ferigatto JL, Nascimento-Júnior AC, Barroso EM, Prata EM, Longatto-Filho A, Buexm LA, Tieghi-Neto V, Mauad EC, Warnakulasuriya S, Gama RR. An oral cancer screening program in Brazil: Analysis of seven years of outcome after its implementation in the suburban cities of São Paulo. Oral Oncol 2024; 154:106826. [PMID: 38733949 DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2024.106826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the implementation of an oral cancer screening program at the Barretos Cancer Hospital (BCH) and present the outcome based on data obtained from 2014 to 2020. MATERIALS AND METHODS The residents of the Regional Health District of Barretos (DRS-V) were personally invited by community health agents or nurses, and among 13,973 people, 15,222 oral examinations were carried out over the years in 18 of its municipalities. Oral examinations were performed at the Mobile Dental Unit and at the Prevention Department of the BCH. Inclusion criteria were being 35 years of age or older, having a personal history of tobacco or alcohol consumption, or having a lesion in the oral cavity found by community health agent or self-reported, regardless of age or risk factors. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION The main result of our study was the stages of oral cancer among screen detected cases were smaller compared to cases in the hospital registry, in the state and in Brazil. Oral cancer detection rate per 1,000 oral examinations was 10.7.The early stages of oral cancer found by screening in primary care facilities or using mobile units suggest that, when organized, screening may improve the prognosis of oral cancer.
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- F L Vazquez
- Barretos Cancer Hospital, Antenor Duarte Vilela 1331, Barretos, SP, Brazil.
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- Barretos Cancer Hospital, Antenor Duarte Vilela 1331, Barretos, SP, Brazil
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- Barretos Cancer Hospital, Antenor Duarte Vilela 1331, Barretos, SP, Brazil
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- Barretos Cancer Hospital, Antenor Duarte Vilela 1331, Barretos, SP, Brazil
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- Barretos Cancer Hospital, Antenor Duarte Vilela 1331, Barretos, SP, Brazil
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- Barretos Cancer Hospital, Antenor Duarte Vilela 1331, Barretos, SP, Brazil
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- Barretos Cancer Hospital, Antenor Duarte Vilela 1331, Barretos, SP, Brazil; National Cancer Intitute (INCA), Washington Luís 35, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- National Cancer Intitute (INCA), Washington Luís 35, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Barretos Cancer Hospital, Antenor Duarte Vilela 1331, Barretos, SP, Brazil
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- Barretos Cancer Hospital, Antenor Duarte Vilela 1331, Barretos, SP, Brazil
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- Barretos Cancer Hospital, Antenor Duarte Vilela 1331, Barretos, SP, Brazil
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Gilligan G, Panico R, Lazos J, Morelatto R, Belardinelli P, Criscuolo MI, Bolesina N, Molina Ávila I, Pimentel Solá JM, Rivarola E, Morgante MJ, Ingrassia Tonelli ME, Gimenez J, Doratti P, Werner LC, Prado-Ribeiro AC, Brandão TB, Vechiato-Filho AJ, Cuzzullin MC, Saldivia-Siracusa C, Lopes MA, Agostini M, Romañach MJ, Abrahão AC, Fonsêca TC, Kaminagakura E, Anbinder AL, Santos Alves K, de Almeida Lança ML, Sacsaquispe-Contreras S, Rodriguez Ibazetta K, Gerber-Mora R, Aranda Romo S, Tejeda Nava FJ, Cordero-Torres K, Moreno Silva R, Gonzalez-Arriagada W, Toro R, Silveira FM, Gonzalez N, Vargas PA, Santos-Silva AR, Bologna-Molina R, Villarroel-Dorrego M, Martinez B, Piemonte E. Oral squamous cell carcinomas and oral potentially malignant disorders: A Latin American study. Oral Dis 2024; 30:2965-2984. [PMID: 37877476 DOI: 10.1111/odi.14778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Revised: 09/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the frequency of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) associated or not with oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMD), and the epidemiological profile and traditional risk factors in Latin America. METHODS A retrospective observational study was conducted in 17 Latin American centres. There were included cases of OSCC, analysing age, gender, OSCC and their association with previous OPMD. Clinicopathological variables were retrieved. The condition of sequential-OSCC versus OSCC-de novo (OSCC-dn) was analysed concerning the aforementioned variables. Quantitative variables were analysed using Student's t-test, and qualitative variables with chi-square. RESULTS In total, 2705 OSCC were included with a mean age of 62.8 years old. 55.8% were men. 53.75% of the patients were smokers and 38% were common drinkers. The lateral tongue border was the most affected site (24.65%). There were regional variations in OPMD, being leukoplakia the most frequent. Of the overall 2705 OSCC cases, 81.4% corresponded to OSCC-dn, while s-OSCC were 18.6%. Regarding lip vermillion SCC, 35.7% corresponded to de novo lip SCC and 64.3% were associated with previous OPMD. CONCLUSIONS In Latin America, OSCC-dn seems to be more frequent with regional variations of some clinical and histopathological features. Further prospective studies are needed to analyse this phenomenon.
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- Gerardo Gilligan
- Oral Medicine Department "A", Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Oral Medicine Department "A", Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Oral Medicine Department "A", Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Oral Medicine Department "B", Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Oral Medicine Department "B", Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Oral Medicine Department "B", Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Oral Medicine Department "B", Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Dental Oncology Service, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo (ICESP), Fundação da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, Brazil
- Oral Diagnosis Department, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, Brazil
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- Dental Oncology Service, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo (ICESP), Fundação da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Dental Oncology Service, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo (ICESP), Fundação da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, Brazil
- Oral Diagnosis Department, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, Brazil
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- Oral Diagnosis Department, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, Brazil
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- Oral Diagnosis Department, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Diagnosis and Pathology, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Diagnosis and Pathology, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Diagnosis and Pathology, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Diagnosis and Pathology, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Biosciences and Oral Diagnosis, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo State University (Unesp), São José dos Campos, Brazil
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- Department of Biosciences and Oral Diagnosis, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo State University (Unesp), São José dos Campos, Brazil
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- Department of Biosciences and Oral Diagnosis, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo State University (Unesp), São José dos Campos, Brazil
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- Department of Biosciences and Oral Diagnosis, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo State University (Unesp), São José dos Campos, Brazil
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- Facultad de Estomatología, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis de Potosí, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Odontológicas, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Central de Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela
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- Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology Diagnosis Department, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad de la República UDELAR, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology Diagnosis Department, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad de la República UDELAR, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Oral Diagnosis Department, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, Brazil
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- Oral Diagnosis Department, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, Brazil
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- Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology Diagnosis Department, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad de la República UDELAR, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Odontológicas, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Central de Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela
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- Oral Pathology Department, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Mayor de Chile, Santiago de Chile, Chile
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- Oral Medicine Department "A", Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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Ferraz DLF, Dos Santos ES, Pedroso CM, Silva BSDF, Kujan O, Salo TA, Malki MI, Juteau S, Vargas PA, Lopes MA, Santos-Silva AR. Histopathological risk assessment in multisite epithelial dysplasia: A meta-analysis. Oral Dis 2024. [PMID: 38946217 DOI: 10.1111/odi.15052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 05/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Histopathological grading of oral epithelial dysplasia (OED) is the current standard for stratifying cancer progression risk but is associated with subjectivity and variability. This problem is not commonly seen regarding the grading of epithelial dysplasia in other sites. This systematic review aims to compare grading systems for oral, anal, penile, and cervical epithelial dysplasia to determine their predictive accuracy for recurrence and malignant transformation (MT) outcomes. METHODS The review protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42023403035) and was reported according to the PRISMA checklist. A comprehensive search was performed in the main databases and gray literature. The risk of bias in individual studies was analyzed using the Joanna Briggs Institute checklist for each study design. RESULTS Forty-six studies were deemed eligible and included in this systematic review, of which 45 were included in the quantitative analysis. Meta-analysis revealed that the binary system demonstrated a higher predictive ability for MT/recurrence of OED compared to multilevel systems. Higher predictive accuracy of MT was also observed for binary grading systems in anal intraepithelial neoplasia. CONCLUSIONS No significant difference was found between the current grading systems of epithelial dysplasia in different body parts. However, binary grading systems have shown better clinical outcomes.
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- Daniel Lobato Ferreira Ferraz
- Oral Diagnosis Department, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Oral Diagnosis Department, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Oral Diagnosis Department, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- UWA Dental School, The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia
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- Oral Medicine and Pathology, Research Unit of Population Health, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
- Medical Research Center and Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Translational Immunology Research Program (TRIMM) and iCAN Digital Precision Cancer Medicine Flagship, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Pathology, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Pathology, Haartman Institute, University of Helsinki and HUSLAB, Helsinki, Finland
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- Oral Diagnosis Department, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Oral Diagnosis Department, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Oral Diagnosis Department, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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Wang H, Zhang Z, Wu S, Zhu Y, Liang T, Huang X, Yao J. Dietary patterns suggest that dark chocolate intake may have an inhibitory effect on oral cancer: a Mendelian randomization study. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1342163. [PMID: 39027665 PMCID: PMC11255456 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1342163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
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Background Previous studies reported that variations in dietary intake patterns substantially impact human health, specifically tumorigenesis. However, confounding factors in previous cohort studies have obscured the relationship between dietary differences and the risk of oral cancer (OC). Materials and methods We developed an outcome dataset from genome-wide association studies (GWAS) data on three OCs within the GAME-ON project, using GWAS-META merging. We extracted 21 dietary exposures, including 10 dietary patterns, 6 vitamins, and 5 micronutrients, from the UK Biobank database, using the inverse variance weighting method as the primary statistical method. Sensitivity analysis was conducted to detect heterogeneity and pleiotropy. Serum metabolite concentrations were adjusted using multivariate Mendelian randomization. Results Of the 10 analyzed dietary patterns, 8 showed no significant association with the risk of developing OC. Consumption of dark chocolate (inverse variance weighted [IVW]: Odds ratio (OR) = 0.786, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.622-0.993, p = 0.044) and sweet pepper exhibited an inverse relationship with OC risk (IVW: OR = 0.757, 95% CI: 0.574-0.997, p = 0.048). Reverse MR analysis revealed no reverse causality. Furthermore, no significant correlation was observed between the intake of 6 vitamins and 5 micronutrients and the risk of developing OC. After using multivariable MR to adjust for serum caffeine, linoleate, theophylline, and theobromine metabolism levels, consuming dark chocolate was unrelated to a decreased risk of OC. After adjusting each serum metabolite individually, the observed p-values deviated from the original values to varying degrees, indicating that the components of dark chocolate could have different effects. Among these components, theophylline demonstrated the most significant inhibitory effect. Conclusion This study demonstrated a causal relationship between the intake of dark chocolate and sweet peppers and a lower risk of OC. The components of dark chocolate could have different effects.
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- Hongwei Wang
- Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi, China
- Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China
- Department of Tumor Pathology, The Key Laboratory of Molecular Pathology (Hepatobiliary Diseases) of Guangxi, Baise, Guangxi, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi, China
- Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China
- Department of Tumor Pathology, The Key Laboratory of Molecular Pathology (Hepatobiliary Diseases) of Guangxi, Baise, Guangxi, China
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- Guilin Medical University, Guilin, Guangxi, China
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- Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China
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- Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi, China
- Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China
- Department of Tumor Pathology, The Key Laboratory of Molecular Pathology (Hepatobiliary Diseases) of Guangxi, Baise, Guangxi, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi, China
- Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China
- Department of Tumor Pathology, The Key Laboratory of Molecular Pathology (Hepatobiliary Diseases) of Guangxi, Baise, Guangxi, China
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Mohamed MM, Gamal H, El-Didamony A, Youssef AO, Elshahat E, Mohamed EH, Attia MS. Polymer-Based Terbium Complex as a Fluorescent Probe for Cancer Antigen 125 Detection: A Promising Tool for Early Diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:24916-24924. [PMID: 38882142 PMCID: PMC11170746 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c01814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2024] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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A novel photoprobe, Tb-acetylacetone (Tb-ACAC) doped within a modified epoxy cellulose polymer immobilized with CA-125 monoclonal antibody, offers an accurate and highly selective method for early ovarian cancer (OC) diagnosis by detecting cancer antigen 125 (CA-125) in serum samples. This approach leverages quenching of the Tb-ACAC luminescence upon binding to CA-125. Characterization of the photoprobe film through UV-vis and fluorescence measurements confirmed the presence of Tb-ACAC within the polymer matrix. In aqueous solution (pH 6.8, λex = 365 nm), the characteristic emission band of Tb-ACAC at λem = 546.2 nm exhibited significant quenching upon CA-125 binding. This quenching effect enabled the sensitive and specific detection of CA-125 in diverse serum samples from OC patients, demonstrating the applicability, simplicity, and effectiveness of this novel approach.
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- Magda M Mohamed
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Abbassia, Cairo 11566, Egypt
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- Aeromedical Council Laboratories-Ministry of Civil Aviation, Cairo 3753450, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Abbassia, Cairo 11566, Egypt
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- Clinical Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Sham University, Abbassia, Cairo 11566, Egypt
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- Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, The British University in Egypt, El-Sherouk 11837, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Abbassia, Cairo 11566, Egypt
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Wang Y, Chang L, Gao H, Yu C, Gao Y, Peng Q. Nanomaterials-based advanced systems for photothermal / photodynamic therapy of oral cancer. Eur J Med Chem 2024; 272:116508. [PMID: 38761583 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2024.116508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2024] [Revised: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
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The traditional clinical approaches for oral cancer consist of surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, and so on. However, these treatments often induce side effects and exhibit limited efficacy. Photothermal therapy (PTT) emerges as a promising adjuvant treatment, utilizing photothermal agents (PTAs) to convert light energy into heat for tumor ablation. Another innovative approach, photodynamic therapy (PDT), leverages photosensitizers (PSs) and specific wavelength laser irradiation to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS), offering an effective and non-toxic alternative. The relevant combination therapies have been reported in the field of oral cancer. Simultaneously, the advancement of nanomaterials has propelled the clinical application of PTT and PDT. Therefore, a comprehensive understanding of PTT and PDT is required for better application in oral cancer treatment. Here, we review the use of PTT and PDT in oral cancer, including noble metal materials (e.g., Au nanoparticles), carbon materials (e.g., graphene oxide), organic dye molecules (e.g., indocyanine green), organic molecule-based agents (e.g., porphyrin-analog phthalocyanine) and other inorganic materials (e.g., MXenes), exemplify the advantages and disadvantages of common PTAs and PSs, and summarize the combination therapies of PTT with PDT, PTT/PDT with chemotherapy, PTT with radiotherapy, PTT/PDT with immunotherapy, and PTT/PDT with gene therapy in the treatment of oral cancer. The challenges related to the PTT/PDT combination therapy and potential solutions are also discussed.
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- Yue Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Periodontology, National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, No. 22, Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, 610500, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China.
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Singh A, Sullivan R, Bavaskar M, Shetty R, Joshi P, Nair S, Gupta S, Chaturvedi P, Badwe R. A prospective health economic evaluation to determine the productivity loss due to premature mortality from oral cancer in India. Head Neck 2024; 46:1263-1269. [PMID: 38622958 DOI: 10.1002/hed.27776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION India contributes two-thirds of the global mortality due to oral cancer and has a younger population at risk. The societal costs of this premature mortality are barely discussed. METHODS Using the human capital approach, we aimed to estimate the productivity lost due to premature mortality, valued using individual socioeconomic data, related to oral cancer in India. A bottom-up approach was used to prospectively collect data of 100 consecutive patients with oral cancer treated between 2019 and 2020, with a follow-up of 36 months. RESULTS The disease-specific survival for early and advanced stage was 85% and 70%, with a median age of 47 years. With 671 years lost prematurely, the loss of productivity was $41 900/early and $96 044/advanced stage. Based on population level rates, the total cost of premature mortality was $5.6 billion, representing 0.18% of GDP. CONCLUSION India needs to implement tailored strategies to reduce the economic burden from premature mortality.
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- Arjun Singh
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Mumbai, India
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Mumbai, India
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Mumbai, India
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Mumbai, India
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Mumbai, India
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- Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Mumbai, India
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Mumbai, India
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- Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Mumbai, India
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Sepulveda Inostroza EA, Bressane A, Schwarzmeier LÂT, Lacerda EB, Anjos KRD, Santos TSPD, Cavalcanti DR, Nascimento FD, Almeida JD, Oliveira Alves MG. Evaluation of micronuclei, cytomorphometric and cytologic changes of the oral mucosa in hookah and cigarette smokers. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2024; 137:640-650. [PMID: 38692958 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2024.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the effect of hookah and cigarettes on the oral mucosa of smokers through the use of exfoliative cytology. STUDY DESIGN Smear samples were collected by exfoliative cytology from the tongue of 33 hookah smokers, 22 cigarette smokers, and 30 non-smokers. The selected analyses include micronuclei (MN), metanuclear anomalies, epithelial maturation, and cytomorphology (nuclear area [NA], cytoplasmic area [CA], and NA/CA ratio). RESULTS The largest differences observed for MN and metanuclear anomalies were between cigarette smokers and the control group (notably 1 MN P = .04; total cells with MN P = .039; total MN P = .042; karyorrhexis and binucleation, P = .0001). The hookah group, compared with the control group, showed the greatest differences for karyolysis (P = .0023), binucleation (P = .0003), and broken egg (P = .008). Significant differences were found between the smokers and the control groups regarding changes in the superficial cell without nucleus, perinuclear halo, vacuolization, color change, mucus, and keratohyalin granules. There was a significant increase in the NA and NA/CA ratio in the smoker groups. CONCLUSION This study showed that a combined analysis of exfoliative cytology associated with other diagnostic methods is a useful tool for studying oral carcinogenesis. Hookah and cigarettes showed similar effects in terms of displaying substantial cytogenetic and cytotoxic damage.
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- Elvira Antonieta Sepulveda Inostroza
- Technology Research Center (NPT), Universidade Mogi das Cruzes, Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil; School of Dentistry, Universidade Mogi das Cruzes, Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo State University (Unesp), São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Research Center for Lasers and Applications - Nuclear and Energy Research Institute (IPEN)/University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology Division, Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biosciences and Oral Diagnosis, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo State University (Unesp), São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Technology Research Center (NPT), Universidade Mogi das Cruzes, Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil; Department of Biosciences and Oral Diagnosis, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo State University (Unesp), São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Piemonte ED, Gilligan GM, Garola F, Lazos JP, Panico RL, Normando AGC, Santos-Silva AR, Warnakulasuriya S. Differences among oral carcinomas arising de novo from those associated with oral potentially malignant disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2024; 137:613-631. [PMID: 38609795 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2024.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the frequency of sequential oral squamous cell carcinomas (s-OSCC), preceded by oral potentially malignant disorders, and OSCC de novo (OSCC-dn) and explore differences in their clinicopathologic presentations. STUDY DESIGN A structured electronic search strategy identified studies that analyzed frequency, clinical, biological, demographic, biomarkers, and prognostic features of s-OSCC and OSCC-dn according to PRISMA guidelines in PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar, up to January 31, 2023. Inclusion criteria were original English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, and German cross-sectional, cohort, and case-control studies. The quality of studies was assessed using the Agency for Research and Health Quality tool and the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale tool. RESULTS The final selection included 40 studies. OSCC-dn and s-OSCC represent, respectively, 71% and 29% of cases of OSCC (P = .00), showing a higher percentage of T1 or of T1+T2 in s-OSCC (P < .0001). The association meta-analysis showed OSCC-dn with a significant association. The meta-analysis showed that s-OSCC was significantly associated with smaller tumor size, absence of distant metastases, relapses, male sex, and tumor sites different from tongue; and OSCC-dn was associated with more advanced tumor size, more regional and distant metastases, more advanced stages, and worse survival. CONCLUSIONS S-OSCC was less frequent than expected. OSCC-dn seems to have specific clinical, biological, and prognostic features. Future perspectives on oral cancer prevention should address novel approaches and alternatives to screening, such as urgent referral of OSCC-dn.
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- Eduardo David Piemonte
- Oral Medicine Department, Dentistry College, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina.
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- Oral Medicine Department, Dentistry College, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Oral Medicine Department, Dentistry College, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Oral Medicine Department, Dentistry College, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Oral Medicine Department, Dentistry College, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Oral Diagnosis Department, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Oral Diagnosis Department, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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Zhang C, Lan Q, Wei P, Gao Y, Zhang J, Hua H. Clinical, histopathological characteristics and malignant transformation of proliferative verrucous leukoplakia with 36 patients: a retrospective longitudinal study. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:639. [PMID: 38816724 PMCID: PMC11138006 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04360-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Proliferative verrucous leukoplakia (PVL), distinguished by its malignant transformation rate of 43.87% to 65.8%, stands as the oral potentially malignant disorder with the highest propensity for malignancy. PVL is marked by distinctive heterogeneity regarding the clinical or histopathological characteristics as well as prognostic factors pertinent to this condition. The purpose of this study is to compile and assess the clinicopathological features, malignant transformation, and associated risk factors in patients diagnosed with PVL. METHODS This study is a hospital-based retrospective longitudinal study of 36 patients diagnosed with PVL from 2013 to 2023. We conducted complete clinical and histopathological evaluations of the patients. RESULTS The cohort comprised 16 males and 20 females, yielding a male-to-female ratio of 1:1.25. The follow-up period ranged from 8 to 125 months, with an average of 47.50 months. The most common clinical type of lesion was the verrucous form (58.33%), and the gingiva was the most common site (44.44%). Each patient had between 2 to 7 lesions, averaging 3.36 per patient. During the follow-up period, twelve patients (33.3%) developed oral cancer, with an average time to malignant transformation of 35.75 months. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis indicated that patients with complaints of pain, roughness, or a rough sensation, with diabetes, and the presence of cytologic atypia histologically showed a higher risk of malignant transformation (p < 0.05). In this study, the rate of malignant transformation in the treatment group (5/23) was lower than that in the untreated group (7/13), however, no statistically significant difference (p = 0.05). CONCLUSION The main complaints of pain, roughness, or foreign body sensation, coupled with cytologic atypia histologically are indicative of an increased risk of malignant transformation in PVL. Further research is needed to elucidate the influence of these clinicopathological parameters on the malignant progression of PVL.
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- Chang Zhang
- Department of Oral Medicine, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & NHC Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, No. 22, Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & NHC Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, No. 22, Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & NHC Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, No. 22, Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & NHC Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, No. 22, Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & NHC Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, No. 22, Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian, Beijing, 100081, China.
- Research Unit of Precision Pathologic Diagnosis in Tumors of the Oral and Maxillofacial Regions, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (2019RU034), Beijing, China.
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & NHC Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, No. 22, Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian, Beijing, 100081, China.
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Lopes LC, de Moura MDG, Horta MCR, Souto GR, de Souza PEA, Soares RV, Grossmann SDMC. Increased incidence of oral squamous cell carcinoma in Minas Gerais (Brazil): A study of 46 years. Oral Dis 2024. [PMID: 38816967 DOI: 10.1111/odi.15027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2024] [Revised: 05/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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- Laura Cascão Lopes
- Graduate Program in Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (PUC Minas), Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (PUC Minas), Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (PUC Minas), Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (PUC Minas), Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (PUC Minas), Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (PUC Minas), Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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Gurushanth K, Sunny SP, Kuriakose MA, Birur PN. Feasibility, Reliability, and Effectiveness of Oral cancer screening in South Asia and Southeast Asian countries: A systematic review and Meta-analysis. Oral Dis 2024. [PMID: 38817091 DOI: 10.1111/odi.15001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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OBJECTIVES The incidence of oral cancer is significantly high in South Asia and Southeast Asia. Organized screening is an effective approach to early detection. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the reliability, diagnostic accuracy, and effectiveness of visual oral screening by community health workers (CHWs) in identifying oral cancer/oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) in this region. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted a bibliographic search in PubMed, Scopus, the gray literature of Google Scholar, ProQuest dissertations, and additional manual searches. Twelve articles were included for qualitative synthesis and six for meta-analysis. Pooled sensitivity, specificity, diagnostic odds ratio (DOR), and forest plot analysis were performed. RESULTS Meta-analysis showed CHWs identified 8% (n = 6365) as suspicious and 92% (n = 74,140) as normal. The diagnostic accuracy of visual oral screening by CHWs showed a sensitivity of 75% (CI: 74-76) and specificity of 97% (CI: 97-97) in the detection of OPMDs/oral cancer. Forest plots were obtained using a random effects model (DOR: 24.52 (CI: 22.65-26.55)) and SAUC: 0.96 (SE = 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Oral visual examination by trained CHWs can be utilized for community screenings to detect oral cancer early. This approach can be used in primary healthcare to triage patients for further referral and management.
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- Integrated Head and Neck Oncology Program, Mazumdar Shaw Medical Foundation, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- KLE Society's Institute of Dental Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Ranganathan K, Kavitha L. Clinical aspects of oral cancer and potentially malignant disorders in South and Southeast Asia. Oral Dis 2024. [PMID: 38817004 DOI: 10.1111/odi.15008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2024] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND Oral cancer and Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders (OPMD) are major health problems in South and Southeast Asia. AIMS To describe and discuss the clinical aspects of Oral Cancer and OPMD in South and Southeast Asia. MATERIALS AND METHODS Literature review of concepts and data over the last four decades. DISCUSSION Asian countries account for about two-thirds of new cases of oral cancer (OC) globally, with the highest burden in the South and Southeast Asian countries, including Pakistan and India. Habits, dietary patterns, socioeconomic status, and access to routine dental care play a crucial role in defining the demographics and clinical presentation of OC in these regions and significantly influence the morbidity and mortality of the disease. This region sees the use of different types of tobacco with or without areca nut (AN), such as pan masala, gutka, gul, snuff, mawa, and mishri. Tobacco use is high among men in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Maldives, Bangladesh, Nepal, India and Bhutan. Areca nut is the fourth most common addictive substance globally and is frequently used in South and Southeast Asian countries, including Southeast China, Hainan Island, India, Taiwan, and the Pacific Islands, and immigrants from these regions in Africa, Europe, and North America. The use of these products results in mucosal alterations with varied clinical presentation of Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders (OPMDs) and OC. We discuss here the different types of OPMD and OC, the diagnostic aids and their relevance in clinical practice, and factors that influence their prognosis.
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- Kannan Ranganathan
- Ragas Dental College and Hospital, Affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Ragas Dental College and Hospital, Affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Issa H, Loubaki L, Al Amri A, Zibara K, Almutairi MH, Rouabhia M, Semlali A. Eugenol as a potential adjuvant therapy for gingival squamous cell carcinoma. Sci Rep 2024; 14:10958. [PMID: 38740853 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-60754-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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Adoption of plant-derived compounds for the management of oral cancer is encouraged by the scientific community due to emerging chemoresistance and conventional treatments adverse effects. Considering that very few studies investigated eugenol clinical relevance for gingival carcinoma, we ought to explore its selectivity and performance according to aggressiveness level. For this purpose, non-oncogenic human oral epithelial cells (GMSM-K) were used together with the Tongue (SCC-9) and Gingival (Ca9-22) squamous cell carcinoma lines to assess key tumorigenesis processes. Overall, eugenol inhibited cell proliferation and colony formation while inducing cytotoxicity in cancer cells as compared to normal counterparts. The recorded effect was greater in gingival carcinoma and appears to be mediated through apoptosis induction and promotion of p21/p27/cyclin D1 modulation and subsequent Ca9-22 cell cycle arrest at the G0/G1 phase, in a p53-independent manner. At these levels, distinct genetic profiles were uncovered for both cell lines by QPCR array. Moreover, it seems that our active component limited Ca9-22 and SCC-9 cell migration respectively through MMP1/3 downregulation and stimulation of inactive MMPs complex formation. Finally, Ca9-22 behaviour appears to be mainly modulated by the P38/STAT5/NFkB pathways. In summary, we can disclose that eugenol is cancer selective and that its mediated anti-cancer mechanisms vary according to the cell line with gingival squamous cell carcinoma being more sensitive to this phytotherapy agent.
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- Hawraa Issa
- GREB Research Group, Faculty of Dentistry, Laval University, Québec, Canada
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- Héma-Québec, Medical Affairs and Innovation, Québec, Canada
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- Biochemistry Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- PRASE and Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences-I, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Zoology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- GREB Research Group, Faculty of Dentistry, Laval University, Québec, Canada
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- GREB Research Group, Faculty of Dentistry, Laval University, Québec, Canada.
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Li Z, Liu Y, Huang X, Wang Q, Fu R, Wen X, Liu J, Zhang L. F. Nucleatum enhances oral squamous cell carcinoma proliferation via E-cadherin/β-Catenin pathway. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:518. [PMID: 38698370 PMCID: PMC11064238 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04252-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Fusobacterium nucleatum (F. nucleatum) is a microbial risk factor whose presence increases the risk of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) progression. However, whether it can promote the proliferation of OSCC cells remains unknown. METHODS In this study, we investigated F. nucleatum effect on OSCC cell proliferation using in vitro and in vivo experiments. RESULTS Our results showed that F. nucleatum promoted OSCC cell proliferation, doubling the cell count after 72 h (CCK-8 assay). Cell cycle analysis revealed G2/M phase arrest. F. nucleatum interaction with CDH1 triggered phosphorylation, upregulating downstream protein β-catenin and activating cyclinD1 and Myc. Notably, F. nucleatum did not affect noncancerous cells, unrelated to CDH1 expression levels in CAL27 cells. Overexpression of phosphorylated CDH1 in 293T cells did not upregulate β-catenin and cycle-related genes. In vivo BALB/c nude experiments showed increased tumor volume and Ki-67 proliferation index after F. nucleatum intervention. CONCLUSION Our study suggests that F. nucleatum promotes OSCC cell proliferation through the CDH1/β-catenin pathway, advancing our understanding of its role in OSCC progression and highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target.
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- Zhengrui Li
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial-Head and Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 639, Zhizaoju Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, 200011, China
- College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- National Center for Stomatology, Shanghai, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Center of Head and Neck Oncology Clinical and Translational Science, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial-Head and Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 639, Zhizaoju Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, 200011, China
- College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- National Center for Stomatology, Shanghai, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Center of Head and Neck Oncology Clinical and Translational Science, Shanghai, China
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary.
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- Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial-Head and Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 639, Zhizaoju Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, 200011, China
- College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- National Center for Stomatology, Shanghai, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Center of Head and Neck Oncology Clinical and Translational Science, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial-Head and Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 639, Zhizaoju Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, 200011, China
- College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- National Center for Stomatology, Shanghai, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Center of Head and Neck Oncology Clinical and Translational Science, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial-Head and Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 639, Zhizaoju Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, 200011, China
- College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- National Center for Stomatology, Shanghai, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Center of Head and Neck Oncology Clinical and Translational Science, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial-Head and Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 639, Zhizaoju Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, 200011, China.
- College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
- National Center for Stomatology, Shanghai, China.
- National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai, China.
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai, China.
- Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China.
- Shanghai Center of Head and Neck Oncology Clinical and Translational Science, Shanghai, China.
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Pothiwalla H, Gnanaraj J, Paranji S, Daniel A, Khaliq W. Oral Cancer Risk and Screening Prevalence Among Hospitalized Women. Cureus 2024; 16:e61423. [PMID: 38953068 PMCID: PMC11215027 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.61423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024] Open
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Background Oral cancer screenings are often on the back burner in the face of other cancer screenings. In high-risk individuals, early detection of oral cancer has a better prognosis and survival. Hospitalization may offer an opportunity to target high-risk populations. This study evaluates the prevalence of women at high risk for oral cancer among hospitalized women and their preference for oral cancer screening. Design and participants Five hundred and ten cancer-free women admitted to the hospital under the internal medicine service at an academic center were enrolled to participate in the study. Three hundred and seventy women were at high risk for developing oral cancer, defined by smoking status, alcohol use, or both. High-risk women received bedside smoking cessation counseling and oral cancer informational handouts and were offered oral screening examinations during hospitalization. Six months after discharge, study participants received a follow-up phone call to determine if these women discussed oral cancer screening with their primary care physicians at the follow-up visit. Results Seventy-three percent of the hospitalized women were at high risk for developing oral cancer. Fifty-seven percent of high-risk women reported having no primary dentist. High-risk women were more likely to be younger, reported a disability, and had a lower comorbidity burden than the average-risk group. Only 41% of high-risk hospitalized women received oral cancer screening examinations during the hospital stay. Post-hospitalization, 66% of high-risk patients discussed oral cancer screening with their primary care. Conclusion Almost three-fourths of hospitalized women are at high risk for developing oral cancer. Hospitalization provides an opportunity to educate and screen high-risk populations.
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- Hussein Pothiwalla
- Hospital Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA
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- Hospital Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA
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- Hospital Medicine, Howard County General Hospital, Columbia, USA
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- Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA
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- Hospital Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA
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Rajakumar HK, Coimbatore Sathyabal V, Vivekanandam A, Nasrin Jabarulla K, Balamurugesan P. Evaluation of nuclear morphometry in exfoliative cytology of buccal mucosa in patients with high risk of oral cancer. Oral Oncol 2024; 152:106793. [PMID: 38581818 DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2024.106793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
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BACKGROUND Oral cancer poses a significant global health burden, with India having the highest prevalence. Effective detection is crucial in effective prevention. This study aimed to evaluate nuclear morphometric parameters (NMPs) in buccal mucosa cells of smokers, correlate NMPs with dysplasia, establish cut off values for grading dysplasia, and investigate the relationship between NMPs and smoking. METHODS After obtaining ethical approval and informed consent, patients were recruited from the outpatient department of our institution. A target sample size of 250 was calculated. The data included smoking exposure quantified in pack-years, nuclear morphometric analysis (NMA) of buccal mucosa cells obtained through oral cytology using Image J, and the severity of dysplasia of the slides assessed by pathologists. Statistical analysis assessed the impact of dysplasia and the association between nuclear characteristics and smoking exposure. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) plots determined the potential of these parameters to distinguish dysplasia levels. RESULTS Significant differences in NMPs were observed among different smoking groups. Dysplasia severity had a significant correlation with NMPs, and strong correlations were found between NMPs and lifetime smoking exposure. ROC analysis established cut off values for NMPs with good sensitivity and specificity for classifying dysplasia severity. CONCLUSIONS This study highlights the potential of NMA as a tool for oral cancer screening. NMPs can distinguish dysplasia severity and correlate with tobacco (smoking). The efficiency of NMA in a non-invasive oral cytology offers promise for patient-centered screening Additionally, the findings suggest future applications in telepathology and the potential for AI integration in automated screening after conducting multicentric large-scale studies.
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Pedroso CM, Normando AG, Pérez-de-Oliveira ME, Simonato LE, Goes MF, Ribeiro AC, Brandão TB, Lopes MA, Warnakulasuriya S, Santos-Silva AR. Oral cancer screening outcomes in the Latin American region with special relevance to Brazil and Cuba: a systematic review. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal 2024; 29:e370-e379. [PMID: 38368529 PMCID: PMC11175571 DOI: 10.4317/medoral.26361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/19/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The Latin American region represents a hotspot for oral cancer incidence and mortality. To reduce oral cancer mortality rates, screening for early detection of subjects with suspicious or innocuous oral lesions has been promoted. A systematic review was performed to assess the outcomes of oral cancer screening in the Latin American region. MATERIAL AND METHODS An electronic search was conducted in eight databases and grey literature. The eligibility criteria included screening where adult participants underwent any screening test during an organized screening program. Screening programs were assessed to understand trends in oral cancer diagnosis. Rates of oral cancers diagnosed in screening programs were classified as increase, decrease, or stable based on each year assessed. RESULTS Following our searches, twelve studies conducted in Brazil and Cuba were included. The screening tests reported were visual oral examination (VOE) and in one study in addition light-based fluorescence testing. 13,277,608 individuals were screened and a total of 1,516 oral cancers were detected (0.01%). Only two studies aimed to screen high-risk individuals (smokers and drinkers). Oral cancer cases diagnosed during screening programs were proportionately stable over the years 1997 to 2009 but increased from 2010 to 2021. The fluorescence-associated VOE test demonstrated a sensitivity of 100% and a specificity of 90%. Similarly, the VOE test alone exhibited a sensitivity of 100%, with specificity ranging from 75% to 90%. CONCLUSIONS Screening studies conducted in Latin American countries had serious limitations both in methodology (lack of examiner training) and in reporting data (lack of description of clinical categories of screen positives). Capacitation of health workers to perform VOE in well-designed screening programs should be implemented.
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- C-M Pedroso
- Oral Diagnosis Department Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP) Av. Limeira, 901, Caixa Postal 52, Piracicaba, SP 13414-903, Brazil
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Das R, Misra SR, Nayak A. Awareness regarding oral cancer amongst the dental, medical, and nursing students: Is something lacking? Oral Oncol 2024; 152:106790. [PMID: 38569316 DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2024.106790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/31/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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- Rupsa Das
- Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
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- Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
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- Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
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Ramasamy P, Sekaran S, Ganapathy D. Oral cancer burden in tribal populations residing in India. Oral Oncol 2024; 152:106801. [PMID: 38615582 DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2024.106801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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- Pasiyappazham Ramasamy
- Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India; Polymer Research Laboratory (PR Lab), Centre for Marine and Aquatic Research (CMAR), Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 602105, India
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Cirillo N. Precursor Lesions, Overdiagnosis, and Oral Cancer: A Critical Review. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:1550. [PMID: 38672632 PMCID: PMC11048740 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16081550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 04/14/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Despite the profession placing great emphasis on oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) as a gateway for early recognition and consequently better outcomes for oral cancer, the death rates for lip and oral cavity cancer have remained stagnant for three decades. Evidence shows that only a small fraction of oral cancers are in fact preceded by OPMDs, and that most OPMDs have an annual transformation rate of less than 1%. As OPMDs encompass a very heterogeneous group of oral conditions, it could be argued that only patients with oral mucosal diseases bearing a substantial risk of malignant transformation warrant close surveillance and treatment, these include proliferative leukoplakia, erythroplakia, non-homogeneous leukoplakia, as well as diseases presenting with severe dysplasia at biopsy. In this narrative review, I discuss the intricate epidemiology of the malignancies that we colloquially refer to as oral cancer, explore the limitations of focusing on OPMDs to reduce the incidence and mortality of oral cavity cancer, and argue that a may-be cancer label represents overdiagnosis for most OPMDs.
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- Nicola Cirillo
- Melbourne Dental School, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC 3053, Australia;
- School of Dentistry, University of Jordan, Amman 11733, Jordan
- CoTreatAI, CoTreat Pty Ltd., Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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Montagnoli DRABS, Leite VF, Godoy YS, Lafetá VM, Junior EAP, Chaurasia A, Aguiar MCF, Abreu MHNG, Martins RC. Can predictive factors determine the time to treatment initiation for oral and oropharyngeal cancer? A classification and regression tree analysis. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0302370. [PMID: 38630775 PMCID: PMC11023193 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0302370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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This ecological study aimed to identify the factors with the greatest power to discriminate the proportion of oral and oropharyngeal cancer (OOC) records with time to treatment initiation (TTI) within 30 days of diagnosis in Brazilian municipalities. A descriptive analysis was performed on the variables grouped into five dimensions related to patient characteristics, access to health services, support for cancer diagnosis, human resources, and socioeconomic characteristics of 3,218 Brazilian municipalities that registered at least one case of OOC in 2019. The Classification and Regression Trees (CART) technique was adopted to identify the explanatory variables with greater discriminatory power for the TTI response variable. There was a higher median percentage of records in the age group of 60 years or older. The median percentage of records with stage III and IV of the disease was 46.97%, and of records with chemotherapy, radiation, or both as the first treatment was 50%. The median percentage of people with private dental and health insurance was low. Up to 75% had no cancer diagnostic support services, and up to 50% of the municipalities had no specialist dentists. Most municipalities (49.4%) started treatment after more than 30 days. In the CART analysis, treatment with chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or both explained the highest TTI in all municipalities, and it was the most relevant for predicting TTI. The final model also included anatomical sites in the oral cavity and oropharynx and the number of computed tomography services per 100,000. There is a need to expand the availability of oncology services and human resources specialized in diagnosing and treating OOC in Brazilian municipalities for a timely TTI of OOC.
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- School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Technical High School, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, King George´s Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Clinic, Dental Pathology and Surgery, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Department of Community and Preventive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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Peña-Oyarzún D, Guzmán C, Kretschmar C, Torres VA, Maturana-Ramirez A, Aitken J, Reyes M. Calcitriol Treatment Decreases Cell Migration, Viability and β-Catenin Signaling in Oral Dysplasia. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2024; 46:3050-3062. [PMID: 38666921 PMCID: PMC11049246 DOI: 10.3390/cimb46040191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2024] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Nearly 90% of oral cancers are characterized as oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), representing the sixth most common type of cancer. OSCC usually evolves from oral potentially malignant disorders that, in some cases, are histologically consistent with a oral dysplasia. The levels of 1α,25 dihydroxyvitamin D3 (1,25-(OH)2D3; calcitriol), the active form of vitamin D3, have been shown to be decreased in patients with oral dysplasia and OSCC. Moreover, treatment with 1,25-(OH)2D3 has been proven beneficial in OSCC by inhibiting the Wnt/β-catenin pathway, a signaling route that promotes cell migration, proliferation, and viability. However, whether this inhibition mechanism occurs in oral dysplasia is unknown. To approach this question, we used dysplastic oral keratinocyte cultures and oral explants (ex vivo model of oral dysplasia) treated with 1,25-(OH)2D3 for 48 h. Following treatment with 1,25-(OH)2D3, both in vitro and ex vivo models of oral dysplasia showed decreased levels of nuclear β-catenin by immunofluorescence (IF) and immunohistochemistry (IHC). Consistently, reduced protein and mRNA levels of the Wnt/β-catenin target gene survivin were observed after treatment with 1,25-(OH)2D3. Moreover, 1,25-(OH)2D3 promoted membranous localization of E-cadherin and nuclear localization of vitamin D receptor (VDR). Functionally, DOK cells treated with 1,25-(OH)2D3 displayed diminished cell migration and viability in vitro.
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- Daniel Peña-Oyarzún
- Faculty of Odontology and Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidad San Sebastián, Los Leones Campus, Santiago 7510157, Chile
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- Department of Pathology and Oral Medicine, Faculty of Odontology, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380544, Chile
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- Institute for Research in Dental Sciences, Faculty of Odontology, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380544, Chile
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- Institute for Research in Dental Sciences, Faculty of Odontology, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380544, Chile
- Millennium Institute on Immunology and Immunotherapy, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380453, Chile
- Advanced Center for Chronic Diseases (ACCDiS), Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380494, Chile
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- Department of Pathology and Oral Medicine, Faculty of Odontology, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380544, Chile
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- Department of Pathology and Oral Medicine, Faculty of Odontology, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380544, Chile
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- Department of Pathology and Oral Medicine, Faculty of Odontology, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380544, Chile
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Ojha A, Panda B, Mishra P, Das D, Kumar V, Bhuyan L. New Horizons and Prospects in Oral Cancer Detection. JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND BIOALLIED SCIENCES 2024; 16:S1072-S1076. [PMID: 38882810 PMCID: PMC11174328 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1179_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
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Recent advancements in oral cancer detection prioritize non-invasive and minimally invasive techniques for efficient and accurate screening. This review outlines progress in methods such as narrow band imaging, fluorescence imaging, and optical coherence tomography, showing promise in early lesion detection. Biomarker detection in saliva and targeted nanoparticles enhance early diagnosis, while machine learning improves diagnostic accuracy. However, clinical validation and large-scale studies are needed for widespread adoption.
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- Ayushi Ojha
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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Singh S, Urs AB, Kumar P. Expression and analysis of CX3CL1 chemokine and CD57+ lymphocytes in oral squamous cell carcinoma and their correlation with clinicopathologic features. J Cancer Res Ther 2024; 20:770-775. [PMID: 39023581 DOI: 10.4103/jcrt.jcrt_79_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/23/2022] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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INTRODUCTION CX3CL1 exhibits chemoattraction for T-cells, monocytes, and CD57+ natural killer cells mediating antitumor immunity. The role of CX3CL1 has been studied in tumors of the breast, lung, colon, pancreas, prostate, etc. The current study was undertaken to understand the importance of CX3CL1 and its correlation with CD57+ cells in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). MATERIAL AND METHODS Seventy-five primary OSCC were staged and histopathologically graded, followed by immunohistochemistry for CX3CL1 and CD57. Mann-Whitney U-test, Kruskal-Wallis test, Post hoc Bonferroni test, and Pearson's correlation coefficient were applied. RESULTS CX3CL1 assessment within the tumor cells was high in 62.66% of cases, and the CD57 Labeling Index (LI) varied over a wide range of 8.2-111.6. A statistically significant reduction in expression of both CX3CL1 and CD57 was observed with an increase in histologic grade (p = 0.021 and 0.038, respectively). DISCUSSION It is concluded that CX3CL1 and CD57 may be important players in the immune surveillance of OSCC. Further studies with detailed follow-up for the overall survival of patients will help in studying the diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic roles of CX3CL1 in OSCC.
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- Shivani Singh
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
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Manmuan S, Tubtimsri S, Chaothanaphat N, Issaro N, Tantisira MH, Manmuan P. Determination of the anticancer activity of standardized extract of Centella asiatica (ECa 233) on cell growth and metastatic behavior in oral cancer cells. Res Pharm Sci 2024; 19:121-147. [PMID: 39035578 PMCID: PMC11257205 DOI: 10.4103/rps.rps_81_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2023] [Revised: 07/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2024] Open
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Background and purpose The anticancer drugs used for oral cancer treatment present many disadvantages, such as low solubility, low permeability, and poor bioavailability. However, the anticancer activity of ECa 233 has not been widely studied. Therefore, the anticancer activity of ECa 233 was investigated in this study. Experimental approach MTT assay was carried out to determine cell viability. Characterizations of cell apoptosis were monitored using DAPI and FDA staining and Hoechst 33258 and AO staining. Confirmation of the apoptosis-induced KON cells was done using annexin V-FITC staining, and ROS generation was determined by DCFDA staining. Cell death and the cell cycle arrest activity of ECa 233 were demonstrated by a flow cytometer. The anti-migration and anti-invasion properties of ECa 233 were examined. The anti-proliferative of ECa 233 was investigated. Cellular uptake of ECa 233 was measured by TEER values. The pharmacokinetics of ECa 233 were estimated using the pkCSM web server. Findings/Results ECa 233 decreased the KON cell viability. Morphological analysis showed the KON cells' loss of cell stability and structure, disorganized nucleus and cytoplasm, and induced cell death. ECa 233 acted as a cell cycle arrest in the G0/G1 phase and reduced the migration and invasion ability in KON cells. TEER values significantly increased in KON cells, which decreased cell colony and multicellular spheroid formations. The pharmacokinetic profiles of the main components are of interest for future usage. Conclusion and implication ECa 233 can be used as an alternative therapy as well as a medicinal plant selected for sensitizing oral cancer cells to chemotherapy.
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- Suwisit Manmuan
- Division of Pharmacology and Biopharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Burapha University, Chonburi, 20131, Thailand
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Burapha University, Chonburi, 20131, Thailand
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- Division of Pharmacology and Biopharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Burapha University, Chonburi, 20131, Thailand
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- Department of Community Public Health, Songkhla Community College, Songkhla, 90150, Thailand
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- Division of Pharmacology and Biopharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Burapha University, Chonburi, 20131, Thailand
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- Department of Intellectual Property, Ministry of Commerce, Nonthaburi, 11000, Thailand
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Wiener RC, Patel JS. Oral and oropharyngeal cancer screening and tobacco cessation discussions, NHANES 2011-2018. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2024; 52:248-254. [PMID: 37853992 DOI: 10.1111/cdoe.12921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer (OOPC) is a devastating disease often caught in late stages. People who use tobacco are at higher risk of OOPC. Tobacco cessation discussions and OOPC screenings are important factors in decreasing the risk of OOPC or its late stage diagnosis. As research on sex differences has been increasing-from research on biomedical to psychological and sociological determinants-there is a potential difference, by sex, as to whom is more likely to have a tobacco cessation discussion and OOPC screening. The objective of this study is to determine if there is an association of sex with tobacco cessation discussions and OOPC screenings conducted by dental healthcare professionals among participants who currently use tobacco. METHOD Data from 8 years of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2011-2018) were merged. Data from participants, ages 30 years and above, who self-reported current use of tobacco, a dental visit within the previous year and responsed to questions about oral cancer screening were analysed for frequency determination and logistic regression analysis. Having the combination of neither OOPC screening nor discussion about the benefits of not using tobacco was the outcome in the analysis. RESULTS There were 22.1% who had an OOPC screening by a dental professional within the previous year. Of the 41% who reported having had a conversation with a dental professional within the previous year about the benefits of tobacco cessation, 9.8% reported having both the conversation and OOPC screening. Males were less likely than females to have the combination of neither OOPC screening nor advice about tobacco cessation than females (adjusted odds ratio: 0.74; 95%CI: 0.57, 0.96). CONCLUSION There is an increased need for OOPC screening and the discussion of tobacco use by dental professionals among their patients who use tobacco, particularly for female patients.
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- R Constance Wiener
- Department of Dental Public Health and Professional Practice, School of Dentistry, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Puladi B, Coldewey B, Volmerg JS, Grunert K, Berens J, Rashad A, Hölzle F, Röhrig R, Lipprandt M. Improving detection of oral lesions: Eye tracking insights from a randomized controlled trial comparing standardized to conventional approach. Head Neck 2024. [PMID: 38454656 DOI: 10.1002/hed.27687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Early detection of oral cancer (OC) or its precursors is the most effective measure to improve outcome. The reasons for missing them on conventional oral examination (COE) or possible countermeasures are still unclear. METHODS In this randomized controlled trial, we investigated the effects of standardized oral examination (SOE) compared to COE. 49 dentists, specialists, and dental students wearing an eye tracker had to detect 10 simulated oral lesions drawn into a volunteer's oral cavity. RESULTS SOE had a higher detection rate at 85.4% sensitivity compared to 78.8% in the control (p = 0.017) due to higher completeness (p < 0.001). Detection rate correlated with examination duration (p = 0.002). CONCLUSIONS A standardized approach can improve systematics and thereby detection rates in oral examinations. It should take at least 5 min. Perceptual and cognitive errors and improper technique cause oral lesions to be missed. Its wide implementation could be an additional strategy to enhance early detection of OC.
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- Behrus Puladi
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
- Institute of Medical Informatics, Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Informatics, Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Informatics, Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
- Institute of Medical Informatics, Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Informatics, Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Informatics, Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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Qin WJ, Shi JJ, Chen RY, Li CY, Liu YJ, Lu JF, Yang GJ, Cao JF, Chen J. Curriculum vitae of CUG binding protein 1 (CELF1) in homeostasis and diseases: a systematic review. Cell Mol Biol Lett 2024; 29:32. [PMID: 38443798 PMCID: PMC10916161 DOI: 10.1186/s11658-024-00556-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) are kinds of proteins with either singular or multiple RNA-binding domains (RBDs), and they can assembly into ribonucleic acid-protein complexes, which mediate transportation, editing, splicing, stabilization, translational efficiency, or epigenetic modifications of their binding RNA partners, and thereby modulate various physiological and pathological processes. CUG-BP, Elav-like family 1 (CELF1) is a member of the CELF family of RBPs with high affinity to the GU-rich elements in mRNA, and thus exerting control over critical processes including mRNA splicing, translation, and decay. Mounting studies support that CELF1 is correlated with occurrence, genesis and development and represents a potential therapeutical target for these malignant diseases. Herein, we present the structure and function of CELF1, outline its role and regulatory mechanisms in varieties of homeostasis and diseases, summarize the identified CELF1 regulators and their structure-activity relationships, and prospect the current challenges and their solutions during studies on CELF1 functions and corresponding drug discovery, which will facilitate the establishment of a targeted regulatory network for CELF1 in diseases and advance CELF1 as a potential drug target for disease therapy.
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- Wan-Jia Qin
- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, Zhejiang, China
- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, Zhejiang, China
- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, Zhejiang, China
- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, Zhejiang, China
- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, Zhejiang, China
- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, Zhejiang, China
- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, Zhejiang, China.
- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, Zhejiang, China.
- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, Zhejiang, China.
- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, China.
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Martínez-Ramírez J, Saldivia-Siracusa C, González-Pérez LV, Cuadra Zelaya FJM, Gerber-Mora R, Cabrera OFG, Bologna-Molina R, Gilligan G, Delgado-Azañero W, Rajendra Santosh AB, González-Arriagada WA, Villarroel-Dorrego M, Rojas BV, Gallagher KPD, Tager EMJR, Aranda-Romo S, García-Heredia GL, Garcia EC, Hurtado I, Turcios CA, Espinal LPS, González RAM, Prado Ribeiro AC, Ribeiro-Rotta RF, Kowalski LP, Curado MP, Toporcov TN, Sollecito TP, Carvalho AL, Lopes MA, Warnakulasuriya S, Santos-Silva AR. Barriers to early diagnosis and management of oral cancer in Latin America and the Caribbean. Oral Dis 2024. [PMID: 38380784 DOI: 10.1111/odi.14903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore perceived barriers to early diagnosis and management of oral cancer, as well as potential pathways for improvement in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). METHODS This cross-sectional study used a self-administered online questionnaire created via the Research Electronic Data Capture platform. The survey was distributed to health professionals trained in Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Dentists with clinical and academic expertise in oral potentially malignant disorder (OPMD) and oral cancer. Data obtained were systematically organized and analyzed descriptively using Microsoft Excel. RESULTS Twenty-three professionals from 21 LAC countries participated. Major barriers included the limited implementation of OPMD and oral cancer control plans (17.4%), low compulsory reporting for OPMD (8.7%) and oral cancer (34.8%), unclear referral pathways for OPMD (34.8%) and oral cancer (43.5%), and a shortage of trained professionals (8.7%). Participants endorsed the utility of online education (100%) and telemedicine (91.3%). CONCLUSION The survey highlights major perceived barriers to early diagnosis and management of OPMD and oral cancer in LAC, as well as potential avenues for improvement.
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- Josefina Martínez-Ramírez
- Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
- Faculty of Dentistry, University of El Salvador, San Salvador, El Salvador
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- Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
- Laboratory of Immunodetection and Bioanalysis, Investigation Group POPCAD, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
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- Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Research Department, School of Dentistry, Universidad Juárez del Estado de Durango, Durango, Mexico
- Molecular Pathology Area, School of Dentistry, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Oral Medicine Department, School of Dentistry, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Haya de la Torre SN, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery, School of Dentistry, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru
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- School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica
- Department of Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Universidad de los Andes, Facultad de Odontología, Santiago, Chile
- Centro de Investigación e Innovación em Biomedicina, Universidad de los Andes, Las Condes, Chile
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- Department of Stomatology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Talca, Talca, Chile
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- Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
- Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, National University of Asunción, Asunción, Paraguay
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- Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
- Pathology Section, Centro Clínico de Cabeza y Cuello/Hospital Herrera Llerandi, Guatemala City, Guatemala
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- Diagnostic clinic, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
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- School of Dentistry, University of San Carlos, Guatemala City, Guatemala
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- Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
- Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- Oral Medicine Service, Sírio Libanês Hospital, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery and Otorhinolaryngology, A.C. Camargo Cancer Center, São Paulo, Brazil
- Head and Neck Surgery Department and LIM 28, University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Group of Epidemiology and Statistics on Cancer, A.C. Camargo Cancer Center, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Epidemiology Department, Faculdade de Saude Pública da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- The WHO Collaborating Centre for Oral Cancer, London, UK
- Faculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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Al Karadsheh O, Atef A, Alqaisi D, Zabadi S, Hassona Y. Content analysis of oral (mouth) cancer-related posts on Instagram. Oral Dis 2024. [PMID: 38308094 DOI: 10.1111/odi.14886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To examine the content of Instagram posts about oral cancer and assess its usefulness in promoting oral cancer awareness and early detection practices. METHODS A systematic search of Instagram for posts about oral (mouth) cancer was conducted using the hashtags #oral cancer and #mouth cancer. Posts usefulness in promoting awareness and early detection was assessed using the early detection usefulness score, and caption readability was assessed using the Flesch Kincaid readability score. RESULTS A total of 81,000 posts were identified, and 200 posts were thoroughly evaluated. Included posts gathered a total of 48,118 (mean = 420.59 likes) and 27,898 views. Most posts (81.5%) were educational to the lay person, and India and the UK were the major contributors. The most discussed topics were prevention and early detection (55%). Representative clinical images were present in 35.5% of posts. Only 9.5% of posts mentioned the source of information, and the mean usefulness score was only 2.1 out of 10. The mean reading ease score was 56.7 ± 43.8 (range from 1 to 98 out of 100). CONCLUSION Instagram shows potential for promoting oral cancer awareness, particularly in prevention and early detection. However, concerns regarding content quality, scientific validity, and clarity persist.
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
- Faculty of Dentistry, Centre for Oral Diseases Studies (CODS), Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman, Jordan, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman, Jordan
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Poelman MR, Brand HS, de Jong DG, van den Berg I, Dool R, de Visscher JGAM, Jager DHJ. Dutch dental hygiene students' knowledge of HPV-related oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma and HPV vaccination. Int J Dent Hyg 2024; 22:130-139. [PMID: 37691238 DOI: 10.1111/idh.12746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Revised: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The incidence of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related oropharyngeal cancer is rising, thus the understanding of HPV infection and vaccination among oral healthcare professionals is becoming increasingly important. This study aimed to investigate the knowledge of Dutch dental hygiene students on HPV infection and vaccination and assessed various aspects of HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer. METHODS This descriptive cross-sectional study invited the entire Dutch dental hygiene student population registered in September 2016 to complete an online questionnaire concerning the knowledge of HPV infection and vaccination, including the aspects of HPV-related Oro-Pharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OPSCC). Data were analysed using t-tests, Mann-Whitney U tests and Chi-square tests. RESULTS Invited were all 1248 Dutch dental hygiene students and 232 (18.6%) students completed the questionnaire. More than 95% of the students indicated HPV infection as a risk factor for OPSCC and 48.7% was aware of the availability of HPV vaccination. Additionally, students considered it important to discuss HPV as a risk factor for oropharyngeal cancer with their patients. In general, the students scored highest on the questions about risk factors for OPSCC and poorest on the questions about general HPV knowledge and HPV vaccination. Although the mean overall knowledge score was significantly higher in senior compared with junior students, knowledge scores of senior students remained insufficient. CONCLUSION This study identified deficits in knowledge of HPV and HPV vaccination among Dutch dental hygiene students. Future research should focus on improving the content of dental hygiene curricula and development of ongoing educational tools for dental hygienists.
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- Marcella R Poelman
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Oral Pathology, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Location Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam and Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Centre for Special Care Dentistry (Stichting Bijzondere Tandheelkunde), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- School for Dental Hygiene, University of Applied Sciences, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- School for Dental Hygiene, University of Applied Sciences, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- School for Dental Hygiene, University of Applied Sciences, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Oral Pathology, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Location Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam and Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Oral Pathology, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Location Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam and Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Lopes-Nunes J, Simões P, Moreira D, Leandro K, Nobre RJ, Pereira de Almeida L, Campello MPC, Oliveira MC, Paulo A, Coutinho A, Melo AM, Tomaz C, Cruz C. RNA-based liposomes for oral cancer: From biophysical characterization to biological evaluation. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 259:129157. [PMID: 38199539 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.129157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
Abstract
Oral cancer incidence and mortality are increasing over time. The most common therapies for oral cancers are surgery and radiotherapy, either used alone or combined, and immunotherapy can be also an option. Although there are several therapeutic options, none of them are completely effective, and in addition, there are numerous associated side effects. To overcome these limitations, researchers have been trying to reduce these drawbacks by using drug delivery systems that carry drugs for specific delivery to cancer cells. For that purpose, RNA-coated liposomes to selectively deliver the ligands C8 (acridine orange derivative) and dexamethasone to oral cancer cells were produced, characterized, and biologically evaluated. Firstly, the RNA structure and binding interaction with ligands (C8 and dexamethasone) were evaluated by circular dichroism (CD), thermal difference spectroscopy (TDS), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and fluorescence titrations. The biophysical assays evidenced the formation of an RNA hairpin and duplex structure. Moreover, steady-state and time-resolved fluorescence intensity and anisotropy experiments show that C8 forms a complex with RNA and adopts an open conformation upon RNA binding. Then, RNA-coated liposomes were characterized by dynamic light scattering, and diameters near 160 nm were observed. Time-resolved anisotropy measurements of C8 loaded in RNA-functionalized liposomes indicate the co-existence of free C8 in solution (inside the liposome) and C8 bound to RNA at the external liposome surface. The RNA-functionalized liposomes loaded with C8 or dexamethasone mediated a significant reduction in the cell viability of malignant UPCI-SCC-154 cells while maintaining viable non-malignant NHDF cells. Additionally, the liposomes were able to internalize the cells, with higher uptake by the malignant cell line. Overall, the results obtained in this work can contribute to the development of new drug delivery systems based on RNA-coated liposomes.
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- Jéssica Lopes-Nunes
- CICS-UBI - Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI - Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI - Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
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- CNC - Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, Rua Larga, 3004-504 Coimbra, Portugal; Viral Vectors for Gene Transfer Core Facility, University of Coimbra, Rua Larga, 3004-504 Coimbra, Portugal; Institute for Interdisciplinary Research, University of Coimbra, 3030-789 16 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal; CNC - Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, Rua Larga, 3004-504 Coimbra, Portugal; Viral Vectors for Gene Transfer Core Facility, University of Coimbra, Rua Larga, 3004-504 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Centro de Ciências e Tecnologias Nucleares, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Estrada Nacional 10 (km 139.7), 2695-066 Bobadela, Portugal
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- Centro de Ciências e Tecnologias Nucleares, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Estrada Nacional 10 (km 139.7), 2695-066 Bobadela, Portugal
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- Centro de Ciências e Tecnologias Nucleares, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Estrada Nacional 10 (km 139.7), 2695-066 Bobadela, Portugal; Departamento de Engenharia e Ciências Nucleares, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Estrada Nacional 10 (km 139.7), 2695-066 Bobadela, Portugal
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- iBB-Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal; Associate Laboratory i4HB-Institute for Health and Bioeconomy at Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal; Dep. Química e Bioquímica, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, Campo Grande, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal
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- iBB-Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal; Associate Laboratory i4HB-Institute for Health and Bioeconomy at Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI - Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal; Departamento de Química, Universidade da Beira Interior, Rua Marquês de Ávila e Bolama, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI - Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal; Departamento de Química, Universidade da Beira Interior, Rua Marquês de Ávila e Bolama, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal.
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Xu Y, Yang L, Wang C, Sun W, Zheng Y, Ou B, Wu L, Shi L, Lin X, Chen W. Ferroptosis boosted oral cancer photodynamic therapy by carrier-free Sorafenib-Ce6 self-assembly nanoparticles. J Control Release 2024; 366:798-811. [PMID: 38184236 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.12.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/31/2023] [Indexed: 01/08/2024]
Abstract
Oral cancer is a disease with high morbidity and mortality worldwide and greatly impacts the quality of life, especially in patients with advanced stages. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is one of the most effective clinical treatments for oral cancers. However, most clinically applied photosensitizers have several deficiencies, including oxygen dependence, poor aqueous solubility, and a lack of tumor-targeting ability. Herein, the carrier-free multifunctional Sorafenib (Sor), chlorin e6 (Ce6), and Fe3+ self-assembly co-delivery nanoparticles (Sor-Ce6 NPs) were constructed via combining a ferroptosis inducer Sor and a photosensitizer Ce6 for synergetic therapy. The as-synthesized Sor-Ce6 NPs presented excellent colloidal stability and water dispersity with good in vivo tumor-targeting ability. More significantly, the low dose of Sor-Ce6 NPs had little dark toxicity but produced significantly enhanced ROS and supplied O2 sustainably to increase phototoxicity through ferroptosis pathway. Notably, the Sor-Ce6 NPs showed significantly higher in vitro and in vivo anti-tumor efficacy than the Sor/Ce6 mixture due to the improvement of cellular uptake and the incorporation of foreign Fe ions in the system, which also confer the T1 magnetic resonance-guided imaging ability to the formed Sor-Ce6 NPs. Our study demonstrates a promising self-assembled strategy for overcoming hypoxia-related PDT resistance for oral cancer treatment.
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- Yingying Xu
- School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350122, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350122, China
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- Laboratory Animal Center, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350122, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350122, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350122, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350122, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350122, China
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- Precision Research Center for Refractory Diseases in Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China.
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- Public Technology Service Center, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350122, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350122, China.
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