Vitamin K is an essential fat‐soluble micronutrient that is required for the post‐translational γ‐
carboxylation of specific glutamic acid residues in hepatic and extra‐hepatic proteins …

Objective: The purpose of the present study was to assess the relation between clinical
parameters and concentrations of the key (IL‐1β, TNF‐α, IL‐2, IFN‐γ, IL‐4, IL‐10) cytokines …

Aim Quantitative comparison of the effects of intensive (IPT) or conventional (CPT)
periodontal treatment on arterial blood pressure, endothelial function and inflammatory …

This paper presents the current knowledge concerning the role of polymorphisms of IL1A
and IL1B genes in periodontitis. Attention has been paid to the role of IL-1 in the …

Engineers communicate with one another largely by graphical means. For this reason, it is
very important that the spatial visualization abilities of engineering students be well …

Background: Unstable atherosclerotic plaque is a dangerous clinical condition, possibly
leading to acute coronary deficiency resulting in cardiac infarction. Questions about the role …

Three-dimensional visualization skills are critically important for success in engineering
careers. A variety of strategies have been implemented to enhance the spatial visualization …

Background Vitamin B 12 insufficiency/deficiency is common in mixed patient populations.
However there is no single marker which can reliably diagnose B 12 insufficiency/deficiency …

Background The aim of the study was to answer the question whether chronic periodontitis
(CP) in patients with essential hypertension is associated with increased aortic stiffness and …

Vitamin K is required for the ɣ-carboxylation of specific glutamic acid residues within the Gla
domain of the 17 vitamin K-dependent proteins (VKDPs). The timely detection and correction …