América Yazmín Torres Moreno

Dr. América Yazmín Torres Moreno


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1Year (2026-Present)

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14 February 2026 in Oral
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EAEliakym Arámbula
Eliakym Arámbula
AOAndrea Ross Orozco
Andrea Ross Orozco
MÁMaricela Ramírez Álvarez
Maricela Ramírez Álvarez
NMNoemí García Magallanes
Noemí García Magallanes
AMAmérica Yazmín Torres Moreno
América Yazmín Torres Moreno
FOFRED LUQUE ORTEGA
FRED LUQUE ORTEGA
Background: Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by progressive destruction of the supporting tissues of the teeth. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have emerged as key post-transcriptional regulators of immune and inflammatory responses; however, their coordinated expression patterns in periodontal disease remain incompletely understood. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the expression of miR-141-3p, miR-146a-5p, and miR-148b-3p in periodontal disease and to explore their potential co-regulation in relation to periodontal inflammation. Methods: Gingival samples were collected from individuals with periodontal disease and periodontally healthy controls. miRNA expression levels were quantified by real-time quantitative PCR using TaqMan assays and normalized to miR-191-5p. Relative expression was calculated using the ΔΔCt method. Statistical analyses included group comparisons and correlation analyses to assess relationships among miRNA expression levels. Results: miR-146a-5p expression was significantly reduced in periodontal disease compared with healthy controls (p < 0.05), while miR-141-3p showed a consistent downward trend without reaching statistical significance. No significant differences were observed for miR-148b-3p expression between groups. Notably, strong positive correlations were identified among the three miRNAs, indicating coordinated expression patterns independent of disease stage or grade. Conclusions: The findings demonstrate altered expression of miR-146a-5p and coordinated regulation of miR-141-3p, miR-146a-5p, and miR-148b-3p in periodontal disease. These results support the concept that miRNAs act within regulatory networks rather than as isolated markers and contribute to a more nuanced understanding of miRNA-mediated regulation in periodontal inflammation.