1. Advanced Research Promotion Center, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Ishikari‑Tobetsu, Hokkaido 061‑0293, Japan
2. Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Centre for Molecular Medicine and Biobanking, University of Malta, Msida, MSD 2080, Malta
3. Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Human Biology and Pathophysiology, School of Dentistry, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Ishikari‑Tobetsu, Hokkaido 061‑0293, Japan
4. Division of Disease Control and Molecular Epidemiology, Department of Oral Growth and Development, School of Dentistry, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Ishikari‑Tobetsu, Hokkaido 061‑0293, Japan