Adenosine 5′-triphosphate and adenosine receptors have been identified in adult and fetal
keratinocytes, fibroblasts, melanocytes, mast cells, Langerhans cells, and Meissner's …

Background: Nail bed and fingertip injuries are the commonest hand injuries in children and
can lead to profound functional and cosmetic impairments if not appropriately managed …

We investigated the use of purinergic receptors as a new treatment modality for
nonmelanoma skin cancers. Purinergic receptors, which bind adenosine 5′-tri-phosphate …

We investigated the expression of P2X< sub> 5, P2X< sub> 7, P2Y< sub> 1 and P2Y< sub>
2 receptor subtypes in normal human epidermis and in relation to markers of proliferation …

BACKGROUND: Infection of a median sternotomy wound is a rare albeit potentially fatal
complication because of the risk of mediastinitis and deep sternal wound infection. Current …

Background: Bipartition distraction is a novel procedure combining frontofacial bipartition
and monobloc distraction. Apert syndrome and other syndromic craniofacial dysostoses are …

We have investigated the expression of P2X 5, P2X 7, P2Y 1, and P2Y 2 receptor subtypes
in 8-to 11-wk-old human fetal epidermis in relation to markers of pro-liferation (proliferating …

Background: Mandibular distraction has evolved from the use of external to the use of
intraoral and semiburied devices. The authors highlight the evolution of the semiburied …

Background Surgery for nail bed injuries in children is common. One of the key surgical
decisions is whether to replace the nail plate following nail bed repair. The aim of this RCT …

Among the craniosynostosis syndromes, Pfeiffer syndrome is notable because of high
mortality and the need for multiple surgical interventions. However, it is variable in severity …