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Maria Rita Pastore

Nova Southeastern University

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Cell Biology· 1 Microbiology· 1

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Approach:experimental assay· 2 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 2 Research Focus:cancer & tumor microenvironment· 1 Research Focus:cell signaling & trafficking· 1 Research Focus:development & morphogenesis· 1 Organism:human· 1 Organism:mouse· 1 Approach:wet-lab / biochemical assay· 1

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Alexander BontempoiD· 2 shared Alireza HeidariiD· 2 shared Mark J. CayabyabiD· 2 shared Satoru ShindoiD· 2 shared Toshihisa KawaiiD· 2 shared Alexandra ChirinoiD· 1 shared Alexandra LugoiD· 1 shared Cristina Godoy· 1 shared

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Cell BiologybioRxivPreprintSep 4, 2024

Mechanosensing by Piezo1 regulates osteoclast differentiation via PP2A-Akt axis in periodontitis

Satoru Shindo, Shin Nakamura, Mohamad Rawas-Qalaji…·Toshihisa Kawai

This study shows that Piezo1 on preosteoclasts reduces osteoclast formation and bone resorption in periodontitis via the PP2A-Akt pathway.

5 citations

mouseexperimental assay

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MicrobiologyMicrobiology SpectrumPeer-reviewedAug 20, 2024

Inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 infection by Porphyromonas gingivalis and the oral microbiome

Alexander Bontempo, Alexandra Chirino, Alireza Heidari…·Mark J. Cayabyab

This study shows that Porphyromonas gingivalis and other oral bacteria can inhibit SARS-CoV-2 infection through cytotoxicity and unknown mechanisms, with individual variation in oral microbiome activity.

8 citations

humanexperimental assay

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