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Neutrophil extracellular traps and extracellular histones potentiate IL-17 inflammation in periodontitis by Kim, Tae Sung, Silva, Lakmali M, Theofilou, Vasileios Ionas, Greenwell-Wild, Teresa, Li, Lu, Williams, Drake Winslow, Ikeuchi, Tomoko, Brenchley, Laurie, Bugge, Thomas H, Diaz, Patricia I, Kaplan, Mariana J, Carmona-Rivera, Carmelo, Moutsopoulos, Niki M

“…Neutrophil infiltration is a hallmark of periodontitis, a prevalent oral inflammatory condition in which Th17-driven mucosal inflammation leads to destruction…”
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Is Candida albicans an opportunistic oncogenic pathogen? by Sultan, Ahmed S, Theofilou, Vasileios Ionas, Alfaifi, Areej, Montelongo-Jauregui, Daniel, Jabra-Rizk, Mary-Ann

“…[...]although correlative, these studies have undoubtedly demonstrated increased Candida colonization, as the epithelial lining of the oral mucosa alters from…”
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The oral mycobiome: Oral epithelial dysplasia and oral squamous cell carcinoma by Theofilou, Vasileios Ionas, Alfaifi, Areej, Montelongo‐Jauregui, Daniel, Pettas, Efstathios, Georgaki, Maria, Nikitakis, Nikolaos G., Jabra‐Rizk, Mary‐Ann, Sultan, Ahmed S.

“…Fungi, a diverse group of eukaryotic organisms, play distinct roles in health and disease. Recent advances in the field of mycobiology have enabled the…”
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Soluble Sema4D in Plasma of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients Is Associated With Underlying Non-Inflamed Tumor Profile by Younis, Rania H, Ghita, Ioana, Elnaggar, Manar, Chaisuparat, Risa, Theofilou, Vasileios Ionas, Dyalram, Donita, Ord, Robert A, Davila, Eduardo, Tallon, Luke J, Papadimitriou, John C, Webb, Tonya J, Bentzen, Søren M, Lubek, Joshua E

“…Semaphorin 4D (Sema4D) is a glycoprotein that is expressed by several tumors and immune cells. It can function as a membrane bound protein or as a cleaved…”
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Oral Candida Infection in Psoriatic Patients Treated with IL17A Inhibitors: Report of 3 Cases and a Comprehensive Review of the Literature by Pettas, Efstathios, Savva, Vasiliki, Theofilou, Vasileios Ionas, Georgaki, Maria, Nikitakis, Nikolaos G

“…An intact and fully functional immune system plays a crucial role in the prevention of several infectious diseases. Interleukin (IL)17 is significantly…”
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Histological pattern of tumor inflammation and stromal density correlate with patient demographics and immuno-oncologic transcriptional profile in oral squamous cell carcinoma by Theofilou, Vasileios Ionas, Ghita, Ioana, Elnaggar, Manar, Chaisuparat, Risa, Papadimitriou, John C, Bentzen, Soren M, Dyalram, Donita, Lubek, Joshua E, Ord, Robert A, Younis, Rania H

“…Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the most prevalent oral malignancy, with emerging interest in the characterization of its tumor microenvironment…”
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Lymphoepithelial Subtype of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Report of an EBV-Negative Case and Literature Review by Emfietzoglou, Rodopi, Pettas, Efstathios, Georgaki, Maria, Papadopoulou, Erofili, Theofilou, Vasileios, Papadogeorgakis, Nikolaos, Piperi, Evangelia, Lopes, Marcio, Nikitakis, Nikolaos

“…Lymphoepithelial carcinoma (LEC) of the oral mucosa is a rare histopathologic subtype of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), which shares morphologic similarities…”
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Recurrence in Oral Premalignancy: Clinicopathologic and Immunohistochemical Analysis by Georgaki, Maria, Avgoustidis, Dimitris, Theofilou, Vasileios Ionas, Piperi, Evangelia, Pettas, Efstathios, Kalyvas, Demos G., Vlachodimitropoulos, Dimitrios, Perisanidis, Christos, Lazaris, Andreas C., Nikitakis, Nikolaos G.

“…Oral leukoplakia (OL) has a propensity for recurrence and malignant transformation (MT). Herein, we evaluate sociodemographic, clinical, microscopic and…”
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Canalicular adenoma with unicystic morphology. A rare entity by Pettas, Efstathios, Theofilou, Vasileios-Ionas, Georgaki, Maria, Daskalopoulos, Argyrios, Kalyvas, Demos, Lazaris, Andreas C, Younis, Rania H, Nikitakis, Nikolaos G

“…Canalicular adenoma (CA) is a benign salivary gland tumor (SGT) almost exclusively affecting the minor salivary glands, predominantly of the upper lip, and…”
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Is Candida albicans an opportunistic oncogenic pathogen? by Ahmed S Sultan, Vasileios Ionas Theofilou, Areej Alfaifi, Daniel Montelongo-Jauregui, Mary-Ann Jabra-Rizk

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Localized juvenile spongiotic gingival hyperplasia: Microscopic variations and proposed change to nomenclature by Theofilou, Vasileios Ionas, Pettas, Efstathios, Georgaki, Maria, Daskalopoulos, Argyrios, Nikitakis, Nikolaos G.

“…•Three histopathologic variants of localized juvenile spongiotic gingival hyperplasia (LJSGH) are described: exophytic/papillary, flat, and…”
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“Ringlike hard mass” surrounding the root of a primary tooth in a young child: report of an unusual case by Papageorgiou, Nikoleta, Pettas, Efstathios, Theofilou, Vasileios Ionas, Daskalopoulos, Argyrios, Nikitakis, Nikolaos G.

“…Several lesions of diverse origin may be detected in the oral cavity of young children, affecting the oral mucosa, jaws, or teeth. Their clinicopathologic…”
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Understanding the complex pathogenesis of oral cancer: A comprehensive review by Georgaki, Maria, Theofilou, Vasileios Ionas, Pettas, Efstathios, Stoufi, Eleana, Younis, Rania H., Kolokotronis, Alexandros, Sauk, John J., Nikitakis, Nikolaos G.

“…The pathogenesis of oral cancer is a complex and multifactorial process that requires a deep understanding of the underlying mechanisms involved in the…”
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Blastoid Mantle Cell Lymphoma of the Palate: Report of a Rare Aggressive Entity and Review of the Literature by Georgaki, Maria, Theofilou, Vasileios Ionas, Pettas, Efstathios, Piperi, Evangelia, Stoufi, Eleana, Panayiotidis, Panayiotis, Nikitakis, Nikolaos G.

“…Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a well-defined, non-Hodgkin lymphoma of B-cell origin displaying diverse morphological phenotypes and variable disease course…”
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Richter transformation in the oral and maxillofacial area: report of 2 cases and literature review by Theofilou, Vasileios Ionas, Katsoulas, Nikolaos, Tosios, Konstantinos I., Sklavounou, Alexandra, Nikitakis, Nikolaos G.

“…Richter transformation (RT) is a term used to refer to the development of an aggressive lymphoma, usually of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma type, in a patient…”
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Is “Localized juvenile spongiotic gingival hyperplasia” an appropriate term? Insights based on a case series and literature review by Theofilou, Dr. Vasileios Ionas, Daskalopoulos, Dr. Argyrios, Pettas, Mr. Efstathios, Nikitakis, Prof. Nikolaos G.

“…Localized juvenile spongiotic gingival hyperplasia (LJSGH) is an entity presenting as reddish gingival enlargements microscopically exhibiting spongiotic…”
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Lymphoepithelial carcinoma of the oral mucosa. A rare histopathologic subtype of squamous cell carcinoma by Emfietzoglou, Ms. Rodopi, Pettas, Dr. Efstathios, Theofilou, Dr. Vasileios Ionas, Georgaki, Dr. Maria, Nikitakis, Prof. Nikolaos

“…Lymphoepithelial carcinoma (LEC) represents a rare histopathologic subtype of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), which shares morphologic similarities with…”
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Congenital epidermoid cyst associated with mucus retention cyst in Wharton's duct of a newborn. Report of an unusual case by Georgaki, Dr. Maria, Daskalopoulos, Dr. Argyrios, Pettas, Mr. Efstathios, Theofilou, Dr. Vasileios Ionas, Gkoutzanis, Dr. Lampros, Nikitakis, Prof. Nikolaos G.

“…The differential diagnosis of cystic swellings involving the floor of the mouth includes various lesions, such as dermoid, epidermoid or lymphoepithelial cysts…”
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Oral hairy leukoplakia in an immunocompetent patient treated with topical steroids for oral lichen planus by Pettas, Mr. Efstathios, Daskalopoulos, Dr. Argyrios, Papageorgiou, Ms. Nikoleta, Theofilou, Dr. Vasileios Ionas, Nikitakis, Prof Nikolaos G.

“…Oral Hairy Leukoplakia (OHL) is an Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)-related lesion of the oral mucosa, most commonly affecting immunocompromised patients. Although…”
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Stromal inflammatory subtypes of oral squamous cell carcinoma correlate with patient clinical characteristics, demographics and gene expression by Theofilou, Dr. Vasileios Ionas, Ghita, Dr. Ioana, Elnaggar, Dr. Manar, Chaisuparat, Dr. Risa, Dyalram, Dr. Donita, Ord, Prof. Robert A., Lubek, Dr. Joshua E., Younis, Dr. Rania H.

“…Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the most common oral malignancy displaying significant mortality and morbidity. The current OSCC grading systems…”
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