July 2023 in “Annals of African Medicine” This case report describes a 24-year-old female with systemic lupus erythematosus and aggressive periodontitis, showing satisfactory outcomes after treatment with nonsurgical periodontal therapy and xenograft over an 8-year follow-up.
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January 2018 in “Bone Research” This review discusses the role of TGF-β signaling in stem cell recruitment and tissue regeneration, indicating that abnormalities in TGF-β activation contribute to various major diseases and suggesting avenues for therapeutic intervention.
May 2022 in “International Journal of Clinical Trials” This study concluded that platelet rich fibrin (PRF) may enhance healing and functional recovery compared to platelet rich plasma (PRP) during immediate post-extractive dental implant procedures.
January 2008 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” This study observed that stem cells from the hair follicle dermis share similarities with bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells and have potential to form neural-like cells under specific conditions.
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April 2025 in “Journal of Functional Biomaterials” In this study, the addition of A-PRF+ to surgical protocols significantly improved bone healing and implant stability when combined with biomaterials, suggesting it as a viable option for patients concerned about using human- and animal-derived biomaterials.