Menglong Hu

Interferon Regulatory Factor 1 Inhibits the Adipogenic Differentiation of BMSCs via the AMPK – mTOR Signaling Axis and Induces Their Autophagy to Alleviate Osteoporosis‐Related Bone Marrow Adiposity

ABSTRACT Increased bone marrow adiposity is a characteristic of osteoporosis and negatively regulates osteogenesis. Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) give rise to bone marrow adipocytes. The transcription factor interferon regulatory factor 1 (IRF1) modulates multiple bi...

3D printing in orthodontics: current clinical applications, challenges, and future directions

Abstract Three-dimensional (3D) printing has become an important component of digital orthodontics and has expanded its role from model fabrication to the production of a wide range of customized appliances. This review summarizes the current clinical applications of 3D printing...