Meikai University

Orthodontic and surgical treatment patterns in hemifacial microsomia: a retrospective multi-institutional study in Japan

Hemifacial microsomia is a congenital craniofacial condition characterized by variable facial asymmetry and mandibular hypoplasia. Its management often requires long-term multidisciplinary care, including orthodontic and surgical treatment. However, multi-institutional data on tr...

Relationship Between Epstein–Barr Virus LMP-1 and BRAF-V600E Mutant Protein Expression in Ameloblastoma

Background: Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) enters the human body via saliva. EBV-encoded latent membrane protein-1 (LMP-1) activates the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway. MAPK signaling pathway activation due to the BRAF-V600E mutation is widely known as a major event in...