M.I. NICOLESCU
Domain 02 — Research

Publications.

A bibliography centred on telocytes, salivary gland regeneration, and the cell biology of oral tissue — 8 books and chapters alongside 52 journal articles. Author name shown in amber.

Books & Chapters8

  1. Telocytes in Oral Biology: From Structural Networks to Regenerative Medicine. Nicolescu MI. Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2026. ISBN 978-1-0364-6543-8.
  2. Translational Regenerative Dentistry: A Learning Companion for Dental Students. Nicolescu MI. Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2026. ISBN 978-1-0364-6563-2.
  3. Biologia zâmbetului: bazele celulare și moleculare ale stomatologiei. Nicolescu MI. Ed. Universitară „Carol Davila”, București, 2025. ISBN 978-606-011-308-9.
  4. AI-Powered Learning Management Systems in Dental Education. Nicolescu MI. In: Artificial Intelligence in Education. IntechOpen, 2025. ISBN 978-1-83635-545-8. DOI
  5. Telocytes in Exocrine Glands Stroma. Nicolescu MI. In: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology: Telocytes — Connecting Cells. 1st ed., Springer, 2016. ISBN 978-981-10-1060-6. DOI
  6. Esophageal telocytes and hybrid morphologies. Rusu MC, Nicolescu MI, Jianu AM, Lighezan R, Mănoiu VS, Păduraru D. In: Anatomical Research. Ed. Eurobit, Timișoara, 2014. ISBN 978-973-132-191-2.
  7. Histopatologia moleculară a țesutului arhivat. Ardeleanu C, Becheanu G, Vasilescu F, Andrei F, Dobrea C, Enache S, Iosif C, Mihai M, Neagu M, Stamm B, Terzea D, Nicolescu MI. Ed. Viața Medicală Românească, București, 2013. ISBN 978-973-160-079-6.
  8. Telocytes and Stem Cells. Popescu LM, Nicolescu MI. In: Resident Stem Cells and Regenerative Therapy. 1st ed., Academic Press/Elsevier, 2013. ISBN 978-0-12-416012-5. DOI

Journal Articles — Principal Author22

  1. Absence of interstitial cells of Cajal in human colonic muscularis mucosae: implications for mucosal motility control. Rusu MC, Pirici DN, Varga I, Nicolescu MI. Ann Anat. 2026;265:152812. IF 1.7. DOI
  2. Abutment-free tissue-level implants for personalized monolithic zirconia implant crowns: a retrospective cohort study. Ionescu A, Marin M, Bayrich N, Fennema P, Nicolescu MI, Jung RE, Dodi A. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2026;41(1):109-119. IF 1.7. DOI
  3. Competition for tooth surface — Microbial Olympics. Nicolescu MI, Bălănici AM. Germs. 2024;14(1):9-10. IF 1.7. DOI
  4. Management of SARS-CoV-2 prevention methods in dental offices — a cross-sectional study in Bucharest, Romania. Nicolescu MI, Lupu OI, Georgescu RS, Săndulescu M, Funieru C. Healthcare. 2024;12(12):1169. IF 2.7. DOI
  5. Oral hygiene profile of schoolchildren from Bucharest, Romania. Funieru C, Nicolescu MI, Băicuș C, Slușanschi O, Bica CI, Moldoveanu A, Perpelea AC, Țandără AT. Healthcare. 2024;12(13):1293. IF 2.7. DOI
  6. Astrocytes — friends or foes in neurodegenerative disorders. Vrapciu AD, Rusu MC, Jianu AM, Motoc AGM, Nicolescu MI. Rom J Morphol Embryol. 2023;64(3):305-309. IF 1.2. DOI
  7. Pennate myofibrils of the rat temporal muscle. Rusu MC, Manoiu VS, Nicolescu MI. Ann Anat. 2023;249:152096. IF 2.0. DOI
  8. Exposure to biological fluids in dental practice — narrative review on appropriate risk assessment. Săndulescu M, Nicolescu MI, Funieru C, Gülşen ÖŞ, Săndulescu O. Pathogens. 2023;12(7):968. IF 3.3. DOI
  9. A new model of salivary pacemaker — a proof of concept and first clinical use. Funieru C, Tudose DȘ, Dobrică B, Săndulescu M, Popovici IA, Slușanschi EI, Croitoru SM, Vrînceanu D, Bănică B, Nicolescu MI. Medicina. 2023;59(9):1647. IF 2.4. DOI
  10. Open healing: a minimally invasive protocol with flapless ridge preservation in implant patients. Ionescu A, Dodi A, Petcu LC, Nicolescu MI. Biology. 2022;11(1):142. IF 4.2. DOI
  11. Extruded nucleoli of human dental pulp cells. Rusu MC, Vrapciu AD, Nicolescu MI, Stoenescu MD, Jianu AM, Lighezan R, Oancea R, Mănoiu VS, Hostiuc S. Medicina (Kaunas). 2022;58(2):260. IF 2.6. DOI
  12. Dynamic involvement of telocytes in modulating multiple signaling pathways in cardiac cytoarchitecture. Cucu I, Nicolescu MI, Busnatu ȘS, Manole CG. Int J Mol Sci. 2022;23(10):5769. IF 5.6. DOI
  13. In vitro study of the orthodontic mini-implants influence on the growth of human osteoblasts. Moldoveanu A, Nicolescu MI, Bucur MV, Moldoveanu GG, Funieru C, Neagoe IV, Manda G, Ioana TR, Ciocan LT. Rom J Morphol Embryol. 2021;62(3):785-792. IF 0.83. DOI
  14. A software approach for identifying the effect of dental caries on the dentin-enamel junction. Gălbinașu BM, Manolea HO, Matei I, Andrei M, Nicolescu MI. Rom J Morphol Embryol. 2021;62(1):255-262. IF 0.83. DOI
  15. Telocytes and lymphatics of the human colon. Zurzu M, Nicolescu MI, Mogoantă L, Pantea S, Rusu MC. Life. 2021;11(10):1001. IF 3.25. DOI
  16. Lymphatic lacunae of the human eye conjunctiva embedded within a stroma containing CD34+ telocytes. Nicolescu MI, Rusu MC, Voinea LM, Vrapciu AD, Bâră R. J Cell Mol Med. 2020;24(15):8871-8875. IF 5.31. DOI
  17. Areas of cartilaginous and osseous metaplasia after experimental myocardial infarction in rats. Manole CG, Marinescu BG, Marta D, Nicolescu MI. Anat Rec. 2019;302(6):947-953. IF 1.63. DOI
  18. Telocytes in exocrine glands stroma. Nicolescu MI. Adv Exp Med Biol. 2016;913:163-176. IF 1.94. DOI
  19. Endocardial tip cells in the human embryo — facts and hypotheses. Rusu MC, Poalelungi CV, Vrapciu AD, Nicolescu MI, Hostiuc S, Mogoanta L, Taranu T. PLoS One. 2015;10(1):e0115853. IF 3.06. DOI
  20. Evidence of secretory clusterin elevated levels in induced pulmonary arterial hypertension. Nicolescu MI. Acta Physiol. 2015;213(2):301-302. IF 4.07. DOI
  21. Telocytes in parotid glands. Nicolescu MI, Bucur A, Dinca O, Rusu MC, Popescu LM. Anat Rec. 2012;295(3):378-385. IF 1.34. DOI
  22. Telocytes in the interstitium of human exocrine pancreas: ultrastructural evidence. Nicolescu MI, Popescu LM. Pancreas. 2012;41(6):949-956. IF 2.95. DOI

Journal Articles — Co-Author15

  1. Interconnected mechanistic pathways, molecular biomarkers, and therapeutic approach of oral cancer in patients with diabetes mellitus. Elian V, Popovici V, Nicolescu MI, Nicolescu AM, Aurelian SM, Ozon EA. Curr Issues Mol Biol. 2025;47(11):929. IF 3.0. DOI
  2. A review of digital health and biotelemetry: modern approaches towards personalized medicine and remote health assessment. Busnatu ȘS, Niculescu A-G, Bolocan A, Andronic O, Pantea Stoian AM, Scafa-Udriște A, Stănescu AMA, Păduraru DN, Nicolescu MI, Grumezescu AM, Jinga V. J Pers Med. 2022;12(10):1656. IF 3.4. DOI
  3. Evidence of lymphatics in the rat eye retina. Rusu MC, Nicolescu MI, Vrapciu AD. Ann Anat. 2022;244:151987. IF 2.2. DOI
  4. Dentine adhesion evaluation of two modern pulp capping materials. Covaci A, Ciocan LT, Pituru SM, Plotog I, Vărzaru G, Nicolescu MI, Funieru C, Didilescu AC. Rev Rom Mater. 2020;50(3):314-319. IF 0.56.
  5. The ultrastructural anatomy of the nuclear envelope in the masseter muscle indicates its role in intracellular Ca²⁺ metabolism. Rusu MC, Nicolescu MI, Jianu AM, Manoiu VS, Ilie C, Dinca D. Ann Anat. 2019;224:117-123. IF 2.39. DOI
  6. Oral keratinocyte stem cells behavior on diamond-like carbon films. Calenic B, Greabu M, Caruntu C, Nicolescu MI, Moraru L, Surdu-Bob CC, Badulescu M, Anghel A, Logofatu C, Boda D. Rom Biotechnol Lett. 2016;21(5):11914-11922. IF 0.40.
  7. STRO-1 positive pulmonary valve stem cells: preliminary report. Rusu MC, Hostiuc S, Dermengiu D, Nicolescu MI, Jianu AM. Rom J Leg Med. 2015;23(1):1-4. IF 0.14. DOI
  8. Regenerative potential of human Schneiderian membrane: progenitor cells and epithelial-mesenchymal transition. Derjac-Aramă AI, Sarafoleanu C, Manea CM, Nicolescu MI, Vrapciu AD, Rusu MC. Anat Rec. 2015;298(12):2132-2140. IF 1.51. DOI
  9. Skin telocytes. Rusu MC, Mirancea N, Manoiu VS, Valcu M, Nicolescu MI, Paduraru D. Ann Anat. 2012;194(4):359-367. IF 1.96. DOI
  10. Esophageal telocytes and hybrid morphologies. Rusu MC, Nicolescu MI, Jianu AM, Lighezan R, Manoiu VS, Paduraru D. Cell Biol Int. 2012;36:1079-1088. IF 1.64. DOI
  11. Neuroregeneration in neurodegenerative disorders. Enciu AM, Nicolescu MI, Manole CG, Muresanu DF, Popescu LM, Popescu BO. BMC Neurol. 2011;11:75. IF 2.17. DOI
  12. Telocytes in human term placenta: morphology and phenotype. Suciu L, Popescu LM, Gherghiceanu M, Regalia T, Nicolescu MI, Hinescu ME, Faussone-Pellegrini MS. Cells Tissues Organs. 2010;192(5):325-339. IF 2.30. DOI
  13. Telocytes in human epicardium. Popescu LM, Manole CG, Gherghiceanu M, Ardelean A, Nicolescu MI, Hinescu ME, Kostin S. J Cell Mol Med. 2010;14(8):2085-2093. IF 4.61. DOI
  14. Cardiac telocytes: serial dynamic images in cell culture. Suciu L, Nicolescu MI, Popescu LM. J Cell Mol Med. 2010;14(11):2687-2692. IF 4.61. DOI
  15. Caveolin-1 overexpression correlates with tumour progression markers in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Tanase CP, Dima S, Mihai M, Raducan E, Nicolescu MI, Albulescu L, Voiculescu B, Dumitrascu T, Cruceru LM, Leabu M, Popescu I, Hinescu ME. J Mol Histol. 2009;40(1):23-29. IF 1.75. DOI

Journal Articles — Other Peer-Reviewed15

  1. Accuracy of CEREC shade analysis and Lightroom-based photographic evaluation compared with a spectrophotometer: a pilot in vivo study. Lăzărescu C, Buduru S, Negucioiu M, Kui A, Buzatu R, Nicolescu MI. Medicine in Evolution. 2025;31(4):390-399. DOI
  2. Relația rădăcinilor dinților superiori cu sinusul maxilar — element important în practica stomatologică. Funieru C, Nicolescu MI, Ciocan LT. Revista ORL.ro. 2024;(64):46. DOI
  3. Rare subgroup of T lymphocytes in oral and maxillofacial cancer patients. Nicolescu MI, Dincă OM, Ciocan LT. Journal of Cell Identity. 2024;(3):5. DOI
  4. Prevalence and implications of blood-borne hepatitis viruses in Romania in 2023. Săndulescu M, Funieru C, Nicolescu MI, Streinu-Cercel A, Săndulescu O. Rom Arch Microbiol Immunol. 2023;82(3):196-201. DOI
  5. A synopsis of signaling crosstalk of pericytes and endothelial cells in salivary glands. Cucu I, Nicolescu MI. Dentistry Journal. 2021;9(12):144. DOI
  6. Erosive potential of three different beverages on human enamel and dentine: an in vitro study. Funieru C, Obagiu IA, Oancea R, Dobrica B, Sfeatcu RI, Nicolescu MI. Revista de Chimie. 2020;71(3):192-196. DOI
  7. Biomechanical consequences of dental implants inserted in augmented alveolar ridges — finite element analysis. Ionescu A, Dodi A, Panagopoulos V, Nicolescu MI, Mihai AT, Tanase G, Vlasceanu D. Rom J Oral Rehabil. 2019;11(1):82-88.
  8. Immediate implant placement in fresh extraction sockets using the open healing technique and tissue-level implants. Ionescu A, Dodi A, Panagopoulos V, Nicolescu MI, Mihai A, Tănase G. Stomatology Edu Journal. 2019;6(1):36-41. DOI
  9. The open healing approach and the use of platelet-rich growth factors for socket preservation. Ionescu A, Dodi A, Panagopoulos V, Carstocea L, Nicolescu MI, Mihai A, Tănase G. Revista Română de Stomatologie. 2019;65(1):22-30. DOI
  10. Regenerative perspective in modern dentistry. Nicolescu MI. Dentistry Journal. 2016;4:10. DOI
  11. Study models for salivary gland regeneration. Nicolescu MI. Revista ORL.ro. 2015;8(28):14-16.
  12. Considerații asupra celulelor imunocompetente întâlnite în ganglionii limfatici cervicali și în sângele periferic. Nicolescu MI, Stăvaru C, Bucur A, Radu DL. Revista ORL.ro. 2011;4(13):40-43.
  13. Considerații privind grupul limfoganglionar jugulodigastric. Nicolescu MI, Bucur A, Pop F, Rusu MC. Rev Națl Stomatol Chir Maxilo-Facială. 2003;1(4):70-73.
  14. Punctul de vedere al studentului referitor la desfășurarea cursurilor în învățământul medical. Conceptul de curs virtual. Nicolescu MI. Medicina Stomatologică. 2002;6(6):77-83.
  15. Formarea și evoluția proceselor alveolare. Rusu MC, Boață-Duță S, Nicolescu MI. Revista Națională de Stomatologie. 1999;2(5-6):49-53.

Talks & presentations

Beyond the page

Alongside the written record sit 50+ invited lectures and 21 oral and poster presentations at venues including IADR General Sessions (San Francisco, London), EuroPerio, and AMEE — spanning regenerative dentistry, histology teaching, and salivary gland biology. A recurring favourite bridges both halves of my life: "Coffee & Dentistry… a scientific story."