Saliva is secreted from the salivary glands and has multiple functions, including mouth
cleaning and protection, antibacterial effects and digestion. With the rapid advancement in …

Psoriasis is a complex long-lasting inflammatory skin disease with high prevalence and
associated comorbidity. It is characterized by epidermal hyperplasia and dermal infiltration of …

Graphene as a novel material has laid a foundation for its applications in optical fiber sensors,
due to its unique properties, especially the optical properties. On the other hand, optical …

‘Bronze teeth’reflect the mechanical properties of natural teeth to a certain extent. Their
mechanical properties resemble those of a tough metal, and the gradient of these properties lies …

Reclaimed water irrigation (RWI) in urban environments is becoming popular, due to rapid
urbanization and water shortage. The continuous release of residual antibiotics and antibiotic …

Streptococcus mutans, the primary etiologic agent of dental caries, possesses a series of
virulence factors associated with its cariogenicity. Alternatives to traditional antimicrobial …

The relationships between plant viruses, their herbivore vectors and host plants can be
beneficial, neutral, or antagonistic, depending on the species involved. This variation in …

High biomass crops have recently attracted significant attention as an alternative platform
for the renewable production of high energy storage lipids such as triacylglycerol ( TAG ). …

AIM: This study evaluated root and canal morphology of permanent maxillary first molars in
a Chinese population using cone-beam computed tomography scanning. METHODOLOGY: …

Self-assembling molecular drugs combine the easy preparation typical of small-molecule
chemotherapy and the tumour-targeting properties of drug–nanoparticle conjugates. However, …