Cancers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(21), P. 3612 - 3612
Published: Oct. 26, 2024
Background:
With
a
significant
increase
in
both
incidence
and
mortality,
oral
cancer—particularly
squamous
cell
carcinoma
(OSCC)—is
one
of
the
main
causes
death
developing
countries.
Even
though
there
is
evidence
advances
surgery,
chemotherapy,
radiotherapy,
overall
survival
rate
for
patients
with
OSCC
has
improved,
but
by
small
percentage.
This
may
be
due,
on
hand,
to
fact
that
disease
diagnosed
when
it
at
too-advanced
stage,
metastases
are
already
present.
Methods:
review
explores
therapeutic
potential
natural
herbal
products
their
use
as
adjuvant
therapies
treatment
cancer
from
online
sources
databases
(PubMed,
Web
Science,
Google
Scholar,
Research
Gate,
Scopus,
Elsevier).
Results:
if
classic
known
effective,
they
often
produce
many
serious
side
effects
can
create
resistance.
Certain
plant
compounds
offer
complementary
approach
inducing
apoptosis,
suppressing
tumor
growth,
improving
chemotherapy
effectiveness.
The
integration
these
conventional
treatments
obtain
remarkable
synergistic
represents
major
point
interest
authors.
highlights
study
molecular
mechanisms
efficiency
vitro
vivo
models,
well
strategic
ways
which
drugs
administered
optimize
real
contexts.
Conclusions:
have
impact
oncology
community,
creating
new
inspirations
development
more
safer
less
toxic
potential.
Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 104479 - 104479
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Oral
lichen
planus
(OLP)
is
a
chronic
inflammatory
disease,
in
which
T-Lymphocytes
induce
apoptosis
of
basal
keratinocytes,
leading
to
the
formation
symptomatic
lesions.
It
assumed
that
blocking
cell
death
program
and
enhancing
proliferation
would
be
crucial
healing
process.
The
aim
study
was
verify
efficacy
Photobiomodulation
(PBM)
OLP
management,
by
evaluating
effects
laser
irradiation
on
processes
proliferation.
Twenty
patients
with
underwent
PBM
810nm
diode
(0.5W,
30s,
1.2J/cm
significantly
reduced
patients'
pain
intesity
improved
clinical
signs
tissue
sections
demonstrated
lower
staining
for
bcl-2
Ki-67
compared
healthy
controls.
After
therapy
expression
increased
significantly.
An
enhance
immunoreactivity
revealed
predominantly
atrophic-erosive
epithelium.
an
effective
treatment
modality
patients.
Erosive
forms
disease
responded
better
than
keratotic
subtypes.
At
molecular
level,
likely
recover
impaired
cycle
mechanisms
keratinocyte
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 8, 2024
Intraoral
wounds
represent
a
particularly
challenging
category
of
mucosal
and
hard
tissue
injuries,
characterized
by
the
unique
structures,
complex
environment,
distinctive
healing
processes
within
oral
cavity.
They
have
common
occurrence
yet
frequently
inflict
significant
inconvenience
pain
on
patients,
causing
serious
decline
in
quality
life.
A
variety
novel
functional
dressings
specifically
designed
for
moist
dynamic
environment
been
developed
realized
accelerated
improved
wound
healing.
Thoroughly
analyzing
summarizing
these
materials
is
paramount
importance
enhancing
understanding
proficiently
managing
intraoral
wounds.
In
this
review,
particular
characteristics
are
firstly
described.
Up-to-date
knowledge
various
forms,
properties,
applications
existing
products
then
intensively
discussed,
which
categorized
into
animal
products,
plant
extracts,
natural
polymers,
synthetic
products.
To
conclude,
review
presents
comprehensive
framework
currently
available
dressings,
with
an
aim
to
provoke
inspiration
future
studies
design
more
convenient
versatile
materials.
Diagnostics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(7), P. 692 - 692
Published: March 26, 2024
Erosive
oral
lichen
planus
(EOLP)
represents
a
significant
challenge
in
dental
and
medical
management
due
to
its
chronic
inflammatory
nature,
painful
symptoms,
impact
on
quality
of
life.
This
study
aims
evaluate
the
current
diagnostic
approach
with
novel
non-invasive
techniques,
such
as
dermoscopy,
also
landscape
treatment
options
for
EOLP,
focusing
efficacy,
safety,
challenges
that
it
present
clinical
practice.
Through
comprehensive
literature
review,
we
explored
use
topical
corticosteroids,
systemic
immunosuppressants,
biologics,
Janus
kinase
(JAK)
inhibitors
treating
alongside
examining
patient
compliance,
psychological
impacts,
risk
adverse
effects
recurrence.
Our
findings
reveal
while
corticosteroids
are
cornerstone
EOLP
treatment,
offering
symptomatic
relief,
their
long-term
is
limited
by
side
tolerance
development.
Systemic
therapies
biologics
provide
alternatives
refractory
cases
but
necessitate
careful
effect
monitoring.
JAK
show
promise
an
innovative
avenue
require
more
evidence
safety
efficacy.
highlights
necessity
personalized
approaches
variable
disease
course
response
underscoring
importance
multidisciplinary
strategy
managing
EOLP.
The
complexity
compounded
life
demands
ongoing
research
into
targeted
therapies,
establishment
standardized
protocols,
development
effective
outcome
measures
improve
care
outcomes.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Feb. 7, 2024
Background
Inflammatory
cytokines
have
long
been
considered
closely
related
to
the
development
of
oral
lichen
planus
(OLP),
and
we
further
explored
causal
relationship
between
two
by
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
method.
Methods
We
performed
bidirectional
MR
analyses
large
genome-wide
association
studies
(GWAS).
The
data
included
a
large-scale
OLP
dataset,
as
well
datasets
41
inflammatory
cytokines.
All
were
obtained
from
University
Bristol
database,
which
includes
cytokines,
GWAS
Catalog
91
Finngen
6411
cases
405770
healthy
controls.
used
inverse
variance
weighted
(IVW)
method,
MR-Egger
median
simple
mode
method
analyze
OLP,
also
combined
with
sensitivity
analysis
verify
robustness
results.
meta-analysis
positive
or
potentially
results
for
same
genes
confirm
reliability
final
Results
primarily
IVW
corrected
using
Benjamin
Hochberg
(BH)
When
p<0.00038
(0.05/132),
are
significantly
causal;
when
0.00038<p<0.05,
causal.
found
total
7
significant
potential
associations
(University
database:
2,
5).
In
reverse
analysis,
that
30
associated
5,
25).
After
meta-analysis,
finally
determined
there
was
3
in
forward
most
FGF21
(p=0.02954,
odds
ratio
(OR):
1.113,
95%
confidence
interval
(95%CI):
1.011-1.226).
14
causally
PLAU
(p=0.00002,
OR:
0.951,
95%CI:
0.930-0.973).
Conclusion
There
is
some
may
play
an
important
role
pathogenesis
require
attention.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(17), P. 5280 - 5280
Published: Sept. 5, 2024
:
Oral
Lichen
Planus
(OLP)
is
a
common
immune-mediated
inflammatory
disorder
affecting
the
oral
mucosa,
impacting
0.5%
to
2%
of
global
population,
primarily
middle-aged
women.
Immunological
dysregulation
key
factor
in
OLP's
pathogenesis,
involving
CD4+
T
helper
and
CD8+
cytotoxic
cells.
The
World
Health
Organization
(WHO)
classifies
OLP
as
potentially
malignant
disorder,
with
risk
squamous
cell
carcinoma
(OSCC)
developing
up
lesions.
This
narrative
review
aims
provide
comprehensive
overview
etiopathogenesis,
clinical
manifestations,
diagnostic
criteria,
therapeutic
strategies
for
OLP,
informing
practice
guiding
future
research.
Exploration of Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 18, 2025
Aim:
The
present
study
was
designed
to
assess
the
effectiveness
of
topical
application
sulfasalazine
in
combination
with
topically
applied
corticosteroids
versus
using
steroids
alone
as
standard
control
management
symptomatic
oral
lichen
planus
(OLP).
Methods:
trial
involved
46
participants
having
OLP.
Subjects
included
were
divided
into
two
equal
groups
at
random.
Group
C
(control
group),
this
group
patients
treated
only
treatment
In
T
(test
group)
used
OLP
cases.
applications
four
times
per
day
an
alternate
sequence
(in
T).
schedule
continuous
for
4
weeks
one
visit
weekly
a
follow-up.
Oral
hygiene
measures
strictly
total
elimination
plaque
calculus
deposits
removal
they
implement
inflammation
intra-orally
and
exaggerate
together
distribution
signs
lesions.
Each
underwent
pain
assessment
sign
score
recordings
both
before
after
strategies.
Results:
results
all
reported
no
unwanted
reactions
or
complications
Both
significant
decrease
scale
over
time
shown
within
intragroup
findings.
experienced
significantly
higher
reduction
(starting
weeks)
three
compared
C.
Conclusions:
Based
on
data
presented
study,
is
efficient
terms
decreasing
values
(Clinical
Trials.gov
registration
number
NCT06060301).
Frontiers in Oral Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
6
Published: March 6, 2025
Oral
lichen
planus
(OLP)
has
been
implicated
as
a
potential
risk
factor
for
oral
cancer.
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
long-term
determinants
of
cancer
development
following
diagnosis
OLP.
A
retrospective
cohort
318
patients
with
histopathologically
confirmed
OLP
was
conducted
at
tertiary
medical
center
from
1995
2018.
Patients
were
categorized
into
two
groups
based
on
presence
or
absence
precancerous
lesions
(OPLs).
Baseline
characteristics,
underlying
conditions,
and
lifestyle
factors
compared
between
groups.
The
hazard
ratio
(HR)
10-year
cumulative
estimated
using
logistic
regression
Kaplan-Meier
analysis,
respectively.
In
our
cohort,
total
33
(10.38%)
diagnosed
After
adjusting
confounders,
OPLs
(HR,
2.98),
age
over
50
years
4.36),
chronic
kidney
disease
4.46),
alcohol
consumption
4.23)
emerged
independent
in
(P
<
0.05).
current
indicates
that
OPLs,
including
histologically
verrucous
hyperplasia
varying
degrees
dysplasia,
is
associated
an
increased
Further
research
needed
elucidate
molecular
mechanisms
linking
OLP,
OPL,
occurrence.