The ultrastructure of pristine shells of Jurassic and Cretaceous lytoceratid and perisphinctid ammonoids indicates that flares and parabolae represent homologous structures.Both mark an interruption of shell growth.We dismiss earlier interpretations of parabolae as actual aperture, relics of resorbed apophyses or superstructure of the musculature a
A male in his 60s presented with transient ischemic attacks 5 years after aortic arch branch graft repair for type A aortic dissection.Computed tomographic angiography demonstrated 80% stenosis yn rating badge of the brachiocephalic artery close to the origins of the right common carotid and subclavian arteries.The case was reviewed at our multidis
Abstract Background In dorsal spinal neurons and monocytes, bone morphogenetic protein (BMP)7 activates distinct transduction pathways, one leading to inductive specification and the other to axon orientation and chemotaxis.BMP7-evoked induction, also stimulated by the closely related BMP6, acts through a Smad cascade, leading to nuclear signaling,
Abstract Background Although major driver gene mutations have been identified, the complex molecular heterogeneity of colorectal cancer (CRC) remains unclear.Capicua (CIC) functions as a tumor suppressor in various types of cancers; however, its role in CRC progression has not been examined.Methods Databases for gene expression profile in CRC patie
Ajit Kalia, Nasim Mirdehghan, Sonali Khandekar, Wasu Patil Department of Orthodontics, MA Rangoonwala Dental College, Pune, IndiaBackground: In contemporary dental care, an increasing number of adult patients are now seeking orthodontic treatment with the primary motive of improvement in appearance and achievement of esthetic smile.Proper recogniti