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Chu Y, Zhao Z, Schreiber S, Zeng H, Chen L. Size-Controllable and pH-Sensitive Whey Protein Microgels as High-Performance Aqueous Biolubricants. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 39172030 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c09771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
Abstract
Developing efficient aqueous biolubricants has become a significant focus of research due to their prevalence in biotribological contacts and enormous potential in soft matter applications. In this study, size-controllable, pH-sensitive whey protein microgels were prepared using a water-in-water emulsion template method from protein-polysaccharide phase separation. The granular hydrogel from the protein microgels exhibited superior lubricity, obtaining 2.7-fold and 1.7-fold reductions in coefficient of friction (μ) compared to native protein and human saliva (μ = 0.30 compared to 0.81 and 0.52, respectively). The microgels also exhibited outstanding load-bearing capabilities, sustaining lubrication under normal forces up to 5 N. Microgels with a smaller size (1 μm) demonstrated better lubricating performance than 6 and 20 μm microgels. The exceptional lubricity was from a synergistic effect of the ball-bearing mechanism and the hydration state of the microgels. Particularly at pH 7.4, the hydration layer surrounding highly negative charges contributed to the electrostatic repulsion among the swollen microgels, leading to an improved buffer ability to separate contact surfaces and effective rolling behavior. Such pH-dependent repulsion was evidenced using a surface forces apparatus that the adhesion between the whey protein-coated surfaces and protein-mica surfaces decreased from 4.49 to 0.97 mN/m and from 7.89 to 0.36 mN/m, respectively, with pH increasing from the isoelectronic point to 7.4. Our findings fundamentally elucidated the tribo-rheological properties and lubrication mechanisms of the whey protein microgels with excellent biocompatibility and environmental responsiveness, offering novel insights for their food and biomedical applications requiring aqueous biolubrication.
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- Yifu Chu
- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton T6G 2P5, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton T6G 2P5, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton T6G 2P5, Canada
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Brokmann F, Simonek P, Rosenbaum C. Modification of the Biorelevant Release Testing of Esophageal Applied Mucoadhesive Films and Development of Formulation Strategies to Increase the Mucosal Contact Time. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:1021. [PMID: 39204366 PMCID: PMC11360207 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16081021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2024] [Revised: 07/28/2024] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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The increasing prevalence of esophageal disease highlights the clinical relevance of novel, long-lasting mucoadhesive oral dosage forms. The EsoCap device enables targeted local application of films in the esophagus. Biorelevant test systems such as EsoPeriDiss are essential for early formulation development. To this end, the developed and already described release model for simulating the esophagus is being further developed for its potential for biorelevant mapping of the application site through complete tempering and investigation of biorelevant release media. Particularly viscous saliva formulations led to an extension of the retention time. In addition, possible formulation strategies for increasing the retention time of esophageal applied films are being evaluated, such as different film thicknesses, polymer grades and the influence of different active ingredient properties on the retention time. For highly soluble active ingredients, the film thickness represents an option for extending the retention time, while for less soluble substances, the choice of polymer grade may be of particular interest.
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- Department of Biopharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Institute of Pharmacy, University of Greifswald, Felix-Hausdorff-Straße 3, 17489 Greifswald, Germany
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Bugarin-Castillo Y, Bou-Fadel P, Mohamed-Ismail S, Huang N, Saint-Eve A, Mathieu V, Ramaioli M. On the rheological and sensory properties of a novel natural salivary substitute. Eur J Pharm Sci 2024; 199:106802. [PMID: 38763449 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2024.106802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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The prevalence of xerostomia, the sensation of dry mouth, is estimated at 20 % in the general population and up to 50 % in older adults. Saliva plays different roles during bolus formation: lubrication, mixing, coating, hydration, dissolution, and comminution of food particles. This study proposes and tests artificial saliva formulations mimicking human saliva rheological and sensory perceptions. Shear and extensional rheology were assessed to select the type of formulation closest to saliva rheological characteristics. After evaluating three alternative sources, an extract simulating saliva rheology was produced from flax seeds. Friction coefficient and rheological properties, such as flow curves, relaxation times, and Trouton ratios, were compared favorably with human saliva. The sensory evaluation demonstrated that flaxseed extracts induce perceived mouth hydration, slipperiness, and adhesion exceeding that of human saliva. The flaxseed extract proposed in this can i) be used to study in vitro food oral processing and ii) pave the way to novel natural salivary substitutes to alleviate the symptoms of xerostomia.
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- Y Bugarin-Castillo
- INRAE, AgroParisTech, UMR SayFood, Université Paris-Saclay, Palaiseau 91120, France
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- INRAE, AgroParisTech, UMR SayFood, Université Paris-Saclay, Palaiseau 91120, France
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- CNRS, Institut Galien Paris-Saclay, Université Paris-Saclay, Orsay 91400, France
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- CNRS, Institut Galien Paris-Saclay, Université Paris-Saclay, Orsay 91400, France
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- INRAE, AgroParisTech, UMR SayFood, Université Paris-Saclay, Palaiseau 91120, France
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- INRAE, AgroParisTech, UMR SayFood, Université Paris-Saclay, Palaiseau 91120, France
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- INRAE, AgroParisTech, UMR SayFood, Université Paris-Saclay, Palaiseau 91120, France.
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Lavoisier A, Jamme T, Rousseau F, Morzel M. Impact of saliva incorporation on the rheological properties of in vitro gastric contents formulated from sour cream. J Texture Stud 2024; 55:e12851. [PMID: 38952153 DOI: 10.1111/jtxs.12851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2024] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024]
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Rheological properties of gastric contents depend on the food ingested, and on the volume and composition of secretions from the host, which may vary. This study investigates the impact of saliva regular incorporation in the stomach after a meal on the rheological properties of gastric contents, considering two levels of salivary flow (low = 0.5 and high = 1.5 mL/min). In vitro chymes were obtained by mixing sour cream, simulated gastric fluid, two different volumes of oral fluid (at-rest human saliva, SSF for Simulated Salivary Fluid or water) and adjusting pH at 3. Chymes samples were characterized at 37°C for their particle size and rheological properties. Overall, particle size distribution was not different between samples: incorporating a larger volume of saliva resulted in more heterogeneity, but the surface area moment D[3,2] and volume moment D[4,3] did not differ significantly with the oral fluid type. Shear viscosity of chyme samples was higher when saliva was incorporated, in comparison with water or SSF. In addition, as shown from data extracted atγ ̇ $$ \dot{\gamma} $$ = 20 s-1 the higher the fluid volume the lower the shear viscosity, which is attributed to a dilution effect. However, this dilution effect was attenuated in the case of saliva, most likely due to its composition in organic compounds (e.g., mucins) contributing to the rheological properties of this biological fluid. In these in vitro conditions, both saliva and the salivation rate had a significant but slight impact on the rheological properties of gastric contents (of the order of 1-5 mPa s atγ ̇ $$ \dot{\gamma} $$ = 20 s-1).
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- INRAE, Institut Agro, STLO, Rennes, France
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Abrego-Guandique DM, Ilori OA, Caroleo MC, Cannataro R, Cione E, Tucci P. Differential Digestive Stability of Food-Derived microRNAs: The Case of miR-30c-5p and miR-92a-3p in Polyfloral Honey. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2024; 46:7473-7485. [PMID: 39057084 PMCID: PMC11276035 DOI: 10.3390/cimb46070443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2024] [Revised: 07/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Dietary microRNAs (miRs) represent a new area in food science. Although they have been found in many foods, including honey, more research is needed about their stability and fate during digestion. Hence, this study aimed to analyze the digestive stability of two selected miRs in honey. We extracted miR-92a-3p and miR-30c-5p from pasteurized and unpasteurized forms of polyfloral honey using two different methods and kits: a column-based manual method and a phenol-free semi-automated magnetic-bead-based method. The latter option was used for the subsequent analysis of samples according to the INFOGEST static in vitro digestion protocol. Also, the honey samples were examined for exosome-like particles using dynamic light scattering. Although the expression levels of both miRs were significantly lower following intestinal digestion, we found a difference in the resilience of the miRs to gastrointestinal conditions, with miR-30c-5p being relatively stable compared to miR-92a-3p following digestion, regardless of the honey's pasteurization treatment. Moreover, there was marked heterogeneity in the extracellular vesicle profile of the pasteurized sample. We identified the presence of two broadly conserved miRs in honey: miR-92a-3p and miR-30c-5p. Despite honey exhibiting high digestibility, miR-92a-3p was less resilient than miR-30c-5p, demonstrating considerable resistance under gastrointestinal conditions. Although further research is needed, the results obtained from this study may represent a starting point for utilizing honey as a source of exogenous miRNAs for preventive strategies and more "natural" treatments.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy; (O.A.I.); (P.T.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Magna Graecia Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (D.M.A.-G.); (M.C.C.)
- Galascreen Laboratories, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy;
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- Galascreen Laboratories, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy;
- Research Division, Dynamical Business & Science Society, DBSS International SAS, Bogota 110861, Colombia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy; (O.A.I.); (P.T.)
- Galascreen Laboratories, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy;
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy; (O.A.I.); (P.T.)
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Winter C, Tetyczka C, Pham DT, Kolb D, Leitinger G, Schönfelder S, Kunert O, Gerlza T, Kungl A, Bucar F, Roblegg E. Investigation of Hydrocolloid Plant Polysaccharides as Potential Candidates to Mimic the Functions of MUC5B in Saliva. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:682. [PMID: 38794344 PMCID: PMC11124828 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16050682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2024] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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The successful substitution of complex physiological fluids, such as human saliva, remains a major challenge in drug development. Although there are a large number of saliva substitutes on the market, their efficacy is often inadequate due to short residence time in the mouth, unpleasant mouthfeel, or insufficient protection of the teeth. Therefore, systems need to be identified that mimic the functions of saliva, in particular the salivary mucin MUC5B and the unique physiological properties of saliva. To this end, plant extracts known to contain hydrocolloid polysaccharides and to have mucus-forming properties were studied to evaluate their suitability as saliva substitutes. The aqueous plant extracts of Calendula officinalis, Fucus sp. thalli, and lichenan from Lichen islandicus were examined for composition using a range of techniques, including GC-MS, NMR, SEC, assessment of pH, osmolality, buffering capacity, viscoelasticity, viscoelastic interactions with human saliva, hydrocolloid network formation, and in vitro cell adhesion. For this purpose, a physiologically adapted adhesive test was developed using human buccal epithelial cells. The results show that lichenan is the most promising candidate to mimic the properties of MUC5B. By adjusting the pH, osmolality, and buffering capacity with K2HPO4, it was shown that lichenan exhibited high cell adhesion, with a maximum detachment force that was comparable to that of unstimulated whole mouth saliva.
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- Christina Winter
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, University of Graz, Universitätsplatz 1, 8010 Graz, Austria; (C.W.); (C.T.)
- Research Center Pharmaceutical Engineering GmbH, Inffeldgasse 13, 8010 Graz, Austria
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, University of Graz, Universitätsplatz 1, 8010 Graz, Austria; (C.W.); (C.T.)
- Research Center Pharmaceutical Engineering GmbH, Inffeldgasse 13, 8010 Graz, Austria
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- Department of Health Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, Can Tho University, Can Tho 900000, Vietnam;
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- Core Facility Ultrastructure Analysis, Center for Medical Research, Medical University of Graz, Neue Stiftingtalstrasse 6/VI, 8010 Graz, Austria;
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- Division of Cell Biology, Histology and Embryology, Gottfried Schatz Research Center, Medical University of Graz, Neue Stiftingtalstrasse 6/V, 8010 Graz, Austria;
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacognosy, University of Graz, Beethovenstraße 8, 8010 Graz, Austria; (S.S.); (F.B.)
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Graz, Schubertstraße 1, 8010 Graz, Austria; (O.K.); (T.G.); (A.K.)
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Graz, Schubertstraße 1, 8010 Graz, Austria; (O.K.); (T.G.); (A.K.)
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Graz, Schubertstraße 1, 8010 Graz, Austria; (O.K.); (T.G.); (A.K.)
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacognosy, University of Graz, Beethovenstraße 8, 8010 Graz, Austria; (S.S.); (F.B.)
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, University of Graz, Universitätsplatz 1, 8010 Graz, Austria; (C.W.); (C.T.)
- Research Center Pharmaceutical Engineering GmbH, Inffeldgasse 13, 8010 Graz, Austria
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Đoćoš M, Thiha A, Vejin M, Movrin D, Jamaluddin NF, Kojić S, Petrović B, Ibrahim F, Stojanović G. Analysis of Covarine Particle in Toothpaste Through Microfluidic Simulation, Experimental Validation, and Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:10539-10555. [PMID: 38463280 PMCID: PMC10918793 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c08799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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Covarine, copper phthalocyanine, a novel tooth whitening ingredient, has been incorporated into various toothpaste formulations using diverse technologies such as larger flakes, two-phase pastes, and microbeads. In this study, we investigated the behavior of covarine microbeads (200 μm) in Colgate advanced white toothpaste when mixed with artificial and real saliva. Our analysis utilized a custom-designed microfluidic mixer with 400 μm wide channels arranged in serpentine patterns, featuring a Y-shaped design for saliva and toothpaste flow. The mixer, fabricated using stereolithography 3D printing technology, incorporated a flexible transparent resin (Formlabs' Flexible 80A resin) and PMMA layers. COMSOL simulations were performed by utilizing parameters extracted from toothpaste and saliva datasheets, supplemented by laboratory measurements, to enhance simulation accuracy. Experimental assessments encompassing the behavior of covarine particles were conducted using an optical profilometer. Viscosity tests and electrical impedance spectroscopy employing recently developed all-carbon electrodes were employed to analyze different toothpaste dilutions. The integration of experimental data from microfluidic chips with computational simulations offers thorough insights into the interactions of covarine particles with saliva and the formation of microfilms on enamel surfaces.
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- Miroslav Đoćoš
- Faculty
of Technical Sciences, University of Novi
Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 6, Novi Sad 21000, Serbia
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- Centre
for Innovation in Medical Engineering (CIME), Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- Faculty
of Technical Sciences, University of Novi
Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 6, Novi Sad 21000, Serbia
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- Faculty
of Technical Sciences, University of Novi
Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 6, Novi Sad 21000, Serbia
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- Centre
for Innovation in Medical Engineering (CIME), Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- Faculty
of Technical Sciences, University of Novi
Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 6, Novi Sad 21000, Serbia
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- Faculty
of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Hajduk Veljkova 3, Novi Sad 21000, Serbia
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- Centre
for Innovation in Medical Engineering (CIME), Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
- Department
of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- Faculty
of Technical Sciences, University of Novi
Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 6, Novi Sad 21000, Serbia
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Singhal H, Pandit SK, Kumari P, Kumar A. In-situ assessment of the performance of oil-water separation by superhydrophobic coated cotton under extreme conditions. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2024; 200:116062. [PMID: 38290364 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.116062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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The present study aims to address the issue of oil in water pollution by application of a superhydrophobic cotton fabric. The superhydrophobic cotton fabric with a water contact angle of 158 ± 2°, is developed by a solution immersion technique using zirconium dioxide (ZrO2) nanoparticles and hexadecyltrimethoxysilane. The synthesis parameters such as concentration, curing temperature, and immersion time were optimized using Box-Behnken design method. With mechanical durability, chemical resilience and thermal stability, the coated fabric can separate different oil-water mixtures with an efficiency of 99.9 %. The coated fabric can also be reused for 50 separation cycles in acidic and neutral medium. Besides, droplet dynamic behavior of oil-water mixture has also been studied to ascertain the effect of mixture impact velocities on separation performance. Additionally, coated fabric possesses self-cleaning feature, which makes it viable for muddy oil-water separation. Prepared coated fabric holds tremendous potential for industrial use and oil-water separation in extreme conditions.
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- Hritik Singhal
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad, Jharkhand 826004, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad, Jharkhand 826004, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad, Jharkhand 826004, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad, Jharkhand 826004, India.
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Westemeyer RM, Dietsch AM. Comparing Taste Perception Across Modalities in Healthy Adults: Liquids Versus Dissolvable Taste Strips. Dysphagia 2024; 39:52-62. [PMID: 37243729 PMCID: PMC10221740 DOI: 10.1007/s00455-023-10592-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Taste stimulation has rehabilitative value in dysphagia management, as it activates salient underlying afferent pathways to swallowing which may evoke feedforward effects on swallow biomechanics. Despite its potential beneficial effects on swallow physiology, taste stimulation's clinical application is limited for persons unsafe to orally consume food/liquid. This study aimed to create edible, dissolvable taste strips matched to flavor profiles previously used in research assessing taste's effects on swallowing physiology and brain activity, and to evaluate how similar their perceived intensity and hedonic, or palatability, ratings were between their liquid counterparts. Plain, sour, sweet-sour, lemon, and orange flavor profiles were custom-made in taste strips and liquid modalities. The generalized Labeled Magnitude Scale and hedonic generalized Labeled Magnitude Scale were used to assess intensity and palatability ratings for flavor profiles in each modality. Healthy participants were recruited and stratified across age and sex. Liquids were rated as more intense than taste strips; however, there was no difference in palatability ratings between the modalities. There were significant differences across flavor profiles in intensity and palatability ratings. Collapsed across liquid and taste strip modalities, pairwise comparisons revealed all flavored stimuli were rated as more intense than the plain profile, sour was perceived as more intense and less palatable than all other profiles, and orange was rated as more palatable than sour, lemon, and plain tastants. Taste strips have useful implications for dysphagia management, as they could offer safe and patient-preferred flavor profiles to potentially provide advantageous swallowing and neural hemodynamic responses.
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- Ross M Westemeyer
- Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 4075 East Campus Loop, BKC 101W, Lincoln, NE, 68583, USA
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- Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 4075 East Campus Loop, BKC 101W, Lincoln, NE, 68583, USA.
- Center for Brain, Biology, and Behavior, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, USA.
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Burkett BJ, Rasmussen CM, Fillmore WJ, McDonald JS, McDonald RJ, Fagan AJ, Erdahl SA, Eckdahl SJ, Welker KM. No Increased Mercury Release from Dental Restorations at 1.5T, 3T, or 7T MRI. Magn Reson Med 2024; 91:660-669. [PMID: 37755142 DOI: 10.1002/mrm.29872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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PURPOSE Dental amalgam contains mercury and is commonly used in dental restorations. The impact of MRI on mercury excretion from dental amalgam is not well understood across clinical field strengths, especially 7T. We investigated the effects of MRI exposure on mercury excretion using fresh, lab-created dental amalgam restorations and in extracted teeth with old, pre-existing restorations. METHODS Donated, unfilled human teeth (n = 120) were restored with amalgam before being stored in saline, artificial saliva, or a dry box prior to MRI scanning. The teeth were placed in individual tubes of fresh artificial saliva and scanned at 1.5T, 3T, or 7T or left unscanned as controls. Mercury concentrations were measured 24-30 h later. Donated teeth with pre-existing restorations (n = 40) were stored in artificial saliva, scanned at 7T or left unscanned as controls, and mercury concentration tested. RESULTS For teeth extracted and restored in a laboratory, no significant difference was found (F = 2.42, P = 0.072) between mean mercury concentrations of unscanned teeth (13.72 μg/L) and teeth scanned at 1.5T (10.88 μg/L), 3T (12.65 μg/L), or 7T (8.88 μg/L). For teeth extracted with previously placed restorations, no significant difference (P = 0.288) was found between unscanned controls (4.28 μg/L) and teeth scanned at 7T (6.63 μg/L). CONCLUSION MRI of dental amalgam does not significantly increase mercury excretion at 1.5T, 3T, or 7T compared to unscanned teeth. This holds true for controlled laboratory restorations as well as for those placed and lived with prior to extraction and scanning, demonstrating no added risk to the clinical patient or research subject.
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- Brian J Burkett
- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Department of Dental Specialties, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dental Specialties, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Lab Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Lab Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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Almurisi SH, Mohammed A, Qassem F, Jehad H, Jassim A, Al-Japairai K, Sammour RMF. Development and In Vitro Evaluation of Aceclofenac Buccal Film. Curr Drug Discov Technol 2024; 21:46-55. [PMID: 37807409 DOI: 10.2174/0115701638262447230920061222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Revised: 08/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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AIM This study aimed to formulate and characterize aceclofenac buccal film formulations made of different polymers and evaluate the effects of polymer type on buccal film properties. MATERIALS AND METHODS Five polymer types, namely hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), sodium carboxymethylcellulose (SCMC), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), Eudragit S100, and Eudragit SR100, were used to prepare aceclofenac buccal film formulation either separately or combined by solvent-casting method. These formulations were evaluated in terms of physical appearance, folding test, film weight and thickness, drug content, percentage of elongation, moisture uptake, water vapor permeability, and in vitro drug release. RESULTS The addition of Eudragit polymer in most of the produced buccal films was unacceptable with low folding endurance. However, the dissolution profile of buccal films made from PVA and Eudragit SR100 provided a controlled drug release profile. CONCLUSION Buccal films can be formulated using different polymers either individually or in combination to obtain the drug release profile required to achieve a desired treatment goal. Furthermore, the property of the buccal films depends on the type and concentration of the polymer used.
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- Samah Hamed Almurisi
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, 57000, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Dubai Pharmacy College for Girls, Dubai, UAE
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Dubai Pharmacy College for Girls, Dubai, UAE
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Dubai Pharmacy College for Girls, Dubai, UAE
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Dubai Pharmacy College for Girls, Dubai, UAE
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Gambang, 26300, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Dubai Pharmacy College for Girls, Dubai, UAE
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Marques C, Dinis LT, Santos MJ, Mota J, Vilela A. Beyond the Bottle: Exploring Health-Promoting Compounds in Wine and Wine-Related Products-Extraction, Detection, Quantification, Aroma Properties, and Terroir Effects. Foods 2023; 12:4277. [PMID: 38231704 DOI: 10.3390/foods12234277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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Health-promoting compounds in wine and wine-related products are important due to their potential benefits to human health. Through an extensive literature review, this study explores the presence of these compounds in wine and wine-related products, examining their relationship with terroir and their impact on the aromatic and flavor properties that are perceived orally: sunlight exposure, rainfall patterns, and soil composition impact grapevines' synthesis and accumulation of health-promoting compounds. Enzymes, pH, and the oral microbiome are crucial in sensory evaluation and perception of health promotion. Moreover, their analysis of health-promoting compounds in wine and wine-related products relies on considerations such as the specific target compound, selectivity, sensitivity, and the complexity of the matrix.
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- Catarina Marques
- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, P.O. Box 1013, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, P.O. Box 1013, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, P.O. Box 1013, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, P.O. Box 1013, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Chemistry Research Centre (CQ-VR), Department of Agronomy, School of Agrarian and Veterinary Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, P.O. Box 1013, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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Przekop R, Michalczuk U, Penconek A, Moskal A. Effect of Microplastic Particles on the Rheological Properties of Human Saliva and Mucus. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:7037. [PMID: 37998268 PMCID: PMC10671299 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20227037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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Pollution by plastic microparticles is rising rapidly. One avenue of human exposure to nanoparticles is through inhalation. The main source of microplastics in indoor environments, leading to unintended inhalation, is synthetic fabric used in clothing. Other sources include curtains, carpets, furniture, wall paints, and floor finishes. Occupational exposure is particularly significant in waste management and recycling operations, during exposure to high heat, during high-energy treatment of polymer composites, and during 3D printing. In outdoor environments, exposure can happen through breathing in contaminated aerosols from ocean waves or airborne particles from dried wastewater treatments. Airborne particles affect human health in various ways, including via direct interactions with the epithelium and its mucus layer after deposition in the mouth and respiratory system. Exposure due to the ingestion of microplastics present in various environmental compartments may occur either directly or indirectly via the food chain or drinking water. This study aimed to determine the effects of plastic microparticles on the rheology of mucus and saliva, and, thus, their functioning. The experiments used artificial mucus, saliva, and plastic nanoparticles (namely, PS-polystyrene and PE-polyethylene). The rheological properties of saliva and mucus were determined via the use of an oscillatory rheometer at various temperatures (namely, 36.6 °C and 40 °C, which correspond to healthy and ill humans). The results were compared with those obtained for pure saliva and mucus. An increase in apparent viscosity was observed for saliva, which is behavior typical of for solid particle suspensions in liquids. In contrast, for mucus, the effect was the opposite. The influence of the presence of the particles on the parameters of the constitutive viscosity equations was studied. Plastic micro- and nanoparticles in the saliva and mucus may interfere with their physiological functions.
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- Rafał Przekop
- Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, 00-645 Warsaw, Poland; (U.M.); (A.P.); (A.M.)
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Song SW, Gupta R, Jothilingam N, Qian X, Gu Y, Lee VV, Sapanel Y, Allen DM, Wong JEL, MacAry P, Ho D, Blasiak A. SHEAR saliva collection device augments sample properties for improved analytical performance. Bioeng Transl Med 2023; 8:e10490. [PMID: 38023718 PMCID: PMC10658560 DOI: 10.1002/btm2.10490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Despite being a convenient clinical substrate for biomonitoring, saliva's widespread utilization has not yet been realized. The non-Newtonian, heterogenous, and highly viscous nature of saliva complicate the development of automated fluid handling processes that are vital for accurate diagnoses. Furthermore, conventional saliva processing methods are resource and/or time intensive precluding certain testing capabilities, with these challenges aggravated during a pandemic. The conventional approaches may also alter analyte structure, reducing application opportunities in point-of-care diagnostics. To overcome these challenges, we introduce the SHEAR saliva collection device that mechanically processes saliva, in a rapid and resource-efficient way. We demonstrate the device's impact on reducing saliva's viscosity, improving sample's uniformity, and increasing diagnostic performance of a COVID-19 rapid antigen test. Additionally, a formal user experience study revealed generally positive comments. SHEAR saliva collection device may support realization of the saliva's potential, particularly in large-scale and/or resource-limited settings for global and community diagnostics.
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- Shang Wei Song
- The N.1 Institute for Health (N.1), National University of SingaporeSingaporeSingapore
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- Life Sciences Institute, National University of SingaporeSingaporeSingapore
- Department of Microbiology and ImmunologyYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of SingaporeSingaporeSingapore
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- The N.1 Institute for Health (N.1), National University of SingaporeSingaporeSingapore
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- Life Sciences Institute, National University of SingaporeSingaporeSingapore
- Department of Microbiology and ImmunologyYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of SingaporeSingaporeSingapore
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- Life Sciences Institute, National University of SingaporeSingaporeSingapore
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- The N.1 Institute for Health (N.1), National University of SingaporeSingaporeSingapore
- The Institute for Digital Medicine (WisDM), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of SingaporeSingaporeSingapore
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- The Institute for Digital Medicine (WisDM), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of SingaporeSingaporeSingapore
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- Department of MedicineYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of SingaporeSingaporeSingapore
- Division of Infectious DiseasesNational University HospitalSingaporeSingapore
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- Department of MedicineYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of SingaporeSingaporeSingapore
- Department of Haematology‐OncologyNational University Cancer Institute, National University HospitalSingaporeSingapore
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- Life Sciences Institute, National University of SingaporeSingaporeSingapore
- Department of Microbiology and ImmunologyYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of SingaporeSingaporeSingapore
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- The N.1 Institute for Health (N.1), National University of SingaporeSingaporeSingapore
- The Institute for Digital Medicine (WisDM), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of SingaporeSingaporeSingapore
- Department of Biomedical EngineeringCollege of Design and Engineering, National University of SingaporeSingaporeSingapore
- Department of PharmacologyYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of SingaporeSingaporeSingapore
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- The N.1 Institute for Health (N.1), National University of SingaporeSingaporeSingapore
- The Institute for Digital Medicine (WisDM), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of SingaporeSingaporeSingapore
- Department of Biomedical EngineeringCollege of Design and Engineering, National University of SingaporeSingaporeSingapore
- Department of PharmacologyYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of SingaporeSingaporeSingapore
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Tommasini M, Lucotti A, Stefani L, Trusso S, Ossi PM. SERS Detection of the Anti-Epileptic Drug Perampanel in Human Saliva. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28114309. [PMID: 37298786 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28114309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) can obtain the spectroscopic response of specific analytes. In controlled conditions, it is a powerful quantitative technique. However, often the sample and its SERS spectrum are complex. Pharmaceutical compounds in human biofluids with strong interfering signals from proteins and other biomolecules are a typical example. Among the techniques for drug dosage, SERS was reported to detect low drug concentrations, with analytical capability comparable to that of the assessed High-Performance Liquid Chromatography. Here, for the first time, we report the use of SERS for Therapeutic Drug Monitoring of the Anti-Epileptic Drug Perampanel (PER) in human saliva. We used inert substrates decorated with gold NPs deposited via Pulsed Laser Deposition as SERS sensors. We show that it is possible to detect PER in saliva via SERS after an optimized treatment of the saliva sample. Using a phase separation process, it is possible to extract all the diluted PER in saliva from the saliva phase to a chloroform phase. This allows us to detect PER in the saliva at initial concentrations of the order of 10-7 M, thus approaching those of clinical interest.
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- Matteo Tommasini
- Dipartimento Chimica, Materiali, Ing. Chimica, Politecnico di Milano, 20133 Milano, Italy
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- Dipartimento Chimica, Materiali, Ing. Chimica, Politecnico di Milano, 20133 Milano, Italy
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- Dipartimento Energia, Politecnico di Milano, 20133 Milano, Italy
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- Istituto per i Processi Chimico Fisici, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, 98158 Messina, Italy
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- Dipartimento Energia, Politecnico di Milano, 20133 Milano, Italy
- Dipartimento Scienze Chimiche, Biologiche, Farmaceutiche ed Ambientali, Università degli Studi di Messina, 98166 Messina, Italy
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Rajpal S, Mishra P, Mizaikoff B. Rational In Silico Design of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers: Current Challenges and Future Potential. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24076785. [PMID: 37047758 PMCID: PMC10095314 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24076785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2023] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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The rational design of molecularly imprinted polymers has evolved along with state-of-the-art experimental imprinting strategies taking advantage of sophisticated computational tools. In silico methods enable the screening and simulation of innovative polymerization components and conditions superseding conventional formulations. The combined use of quantum mechanics, molecular mechanics, and molecular dynamics strategies allows for macromolecular modelling to study the systematic translation from the pre- to the post-polymerization stage. However, predictive design and high-performance computing to advance MIP development are neither fully explored nor practiced comprehensively on a routine basis to date. In this review, we focus on different steps along the molecular imprinting process and discuss appropriate computational methods that may assist in optimizing the associated experimental strategies. We discuss the potential, challenges, and limitations of computational approaches including ML/AI and present perspectives that may guide next-generation rational MIP design for accelerating the discovery of innovative molecularly templated materials.
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- Soumya Rajpal
- Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi 110016, India
- Institute of Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, Ulm University, Albert-Einstein-Allee 11, 89081 Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Institute of Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, Ulm University, Albert-Einstein-Allee 11, 89081 Ulm, Germany
- Hahn-Schickard, Sedanstraße 14, 89077 Ulm, Germany
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Sustainable 3D Printing of Oral Films with Tunable Characteristics Using CMC-Based Inks from Durian Rind Wastes. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2023; 186:30-42. [PMID: 36933810 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2023.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/11/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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With the growing interest in environmentally friendly and personalized medicines, new concept for combining three-dimensional printing (3DP) with natural-based biomaterials derived from agro-food wastes has emerged. This approach provides sustainable solutions for agricultural waste management and potential for developing of novel pharmaceutical products with tunable characteristics. This work demonstrated the feasibility of fabricating personalized theophylline films with four different structures (Full, Grid, Star, and Hilbert) using syringe extrusion 3DP and carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) derived from durian rind wastes. Our findings suggested that all the CMC-based inks with shear thinning properties capable of being extruded smoothly through a small nozzle could potentially be used to fabricate the films with various complex printing patterns and high structural fidelity. The results also demonstrated that the film characteristics and release profiles could be easily modified by simply changing the slicing parameters (e.g., infill density and printing pattern). Amongst all formulations, Grid film, which was 3D-printed with 40% infill and a grid pattern, demonstrated a highly porous structure with high total pore volume. The voids between printing layers in Grid film increased theophylline release (up to 90% in 45 min) through improved wetting and water penetration. All findings in this study provide significant insight into how to modify film characteristics simply by digitally changing the printing pattern in slicer software without creating a new CAD model. This approach could help to simplify the 3DP process so that non-specialist users can easily implement it in community pharmacies or hospital on demand.
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Flavor release from traditional dry-cured pork during oral processing. FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN WELLNESS 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fshw.2022.07.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Lehmann A, Nijakowski K, Drożdżyńska A, Przybylak M, Woś P, Surdacka A. Influence of the Polymerization Modes on the Methacrylic Acid Release from Dental Light-Cured Materials-In Vitro Study. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:ma15248976. [PMID: 36556780 PMCID: PMC9786925 DOI: 10.3390/ma15248976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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The study focuses on the problem of lowering the pH around a composite filling concerning the polymerization modes and methacrylic acid release, which may affect not only the oral health but also the whole organism. A total of 90 specimens (30 of each: Filtek Bulk Fill, Evetric and Riva LC) were placed in 90 sterile hermetic polyethene containers with saline and incubated at 37 °C. Ten samples of each material were light-cured for 40 s with one of the three curing modes: full power mode (FPM), ramping mode (RM) and pulse mode (PM). The pH and methacrylic acid release evaluation were performed at the following time points: after 2 h and after 3, 7, 21 and 42 days from the specimen preparation. Regardless of light-curing mode, all used materials were characterized by a gradual elevation in methacrylic acid concentration. Only for Filtek Bulk Fill, increased methacrylic acid release was closely associated with lower pH. The choice of the polymerization mode has no significant influence on the methacrylic acid release. However, further research about composite light-curing is necessary to create the procedure algorithm, reducing the local and systemic complications associated with composite fillings.
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- Anna Lehmann
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-812 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-812 Poznan, Poland
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Biotechnology and Food Microbiology, Poznan University of Life Sciences, 60-627 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Biotechnology and Food Microbiology, Poznan University of Life Sciences, 60-627 Poznan, Poland
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- Student’s Scientific Group in Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-812 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-812 Poznan, Poland
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Pandit SK, Chauhan P, Sinhamahapatra A, Parekh Y, Ghalib Enayathullah M, Bokara KK, Kumar A. COVID-19 repellent cloth. FRONTIERS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 2022. [DOI: 10.3389/fceng.2022.1066184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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In this research work, for the first time, we have developed and demonstrated a COVID-19 repellent coating on cotton cloth that not only repels the virus but also most of the human body fluids (superhemophobic). The coating was tested in the BSL3 lab. The controlled experiments revealed no significant increase in the log viral particles on coated fabric compared to the uncoated surface, evidence that the coated fabric resisted the SARS-CoV-2 inoculum. Further, the coated cloth exhibited excellent dust-free nature and stain resistance against body fluids (blood, urine, bovine serum, water, and saliva aerosol). It also shows sufficient robustness for repetitive usage. The fabrication process for the developed COVID-19 repellent cloth is simple and affordable and can be easily scaled up for mass production. Such coating could be applied on various surfaces, including daily clothes, masks, medical clothes, curtains, etc. The present finding could be a mammoth step towards controlling infection spread, including COVID-19.
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Buccal films: A review of therapeutic opportunities, formulations & relevant evaluation approaches. J Control Release 2022; 352:1071-1092. [PMID: 36351519 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.10.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The potential of the mucoadhesive film technology is hard to ignore, owing to perceived superior patient acceptability versus buccal tablets, and significant therapeutic opportunities compared to conventional oral drug delivery systems, especially for those who suffer from dysphagia. In spite of this, current translation from published literature into the commercial marketplace is virtually non-existent, with no authorised mucoadhesive buccal films available in the UK and very few available in the USA. This review seeks to provide an overview of the mucoadhesive buccal film technology and identify key areas upon which to focus scientific efforts to facilitate the wider adoption of this patient-centric dosage form. Several indications and opportunities for development were identified, while discussing the patient-related factors influencing the use of these dosage forms. In addition, an overview of the technologies behind the manufacturing of these films was provided, highlighting manufacturing methods like solvent casting, hot melt extrusion, inkjet printing and three-dimensional printing. Over thirty mucoadhesive polymers were identified as being used in film formulations, with details surrounding their mucoadhesive capabilities as well as their inclusion alongside other key formulation constituents provided. Lastly, the importance of physiologically relevant in vitro evaluation methodologies was emphasised, which seek to improve in vivo correlations, potentially leading to better translation of mucoadhesive buccal films from the literature into the commercial marketplace.
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El-Rashidy AA, Abdelraouf RM, Habib NA. Effect of two artificial aging protocols on color and gloss of single-shade versus multi-shade resin composites. BMC Oral Health 2022; 22:321. [PMID: 35915423 PMCID: PMC9341039 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-022-02351-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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The long-term color stability and gloss retention of resin composites are among the crucial factors that affect the clinical longevity of esthetic restorations, especially in anterior teeth. This study evaluated the effect of artificial aging by immersion in different storage media and thermocycling on color and gloss of dental single-shade resin composite (Omnichroma) versus multi-shade one (Filtek Z350XT). One hundred resin-composite disc-shaped specimens were used, 50 from each group, Omnichroma and Filtek Z350XT. Ten specimens from each material acted as control group (incubated in saliva). For each material, 40 specimens were divided according to the artificial-aging protocol (immersion at 37 °C for 12 days or thermocycling for 10,000 cycles) and storage media (tea, red wine). Color and gloss were measured before and after artificial aging. Color difference (∆E00) was compared with perceptibility threshold and acceptability threshold. Data were statistically analyzed; independent t test was used to compare results between two tested materials, while two-way ANOVA was used to compare results among the different immersion media within the same material. Artificial aging (immersion or thermocycling) in tea and red wine led to significant color changes and gloss reduction in both materials (P < 0.05), in contrast to control group. Red wine produced highest color differences. Both dental resin-composites; the single-shade (Omnichroma) and multi-shade (Filtek Z350XT) displayed unacceptable discoloration and gloss reduction after artificial-aging in tea and red-wine by immersion or thermocycling simulating one-year clinical-service.
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Flavor release and stability comparison between nano and conventional emulsion as influenced by saliva. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2022; 59:4530-4541. [PMID: 36193484 PMCID: PMC9525555 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-022-05534-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Flavour release and emulsion stability depend on volatile organic compounds' environmental conditions, food microstructure, and physicochemical properties. The effect of pH (3.5 vs 7.0) and saliva addition on stability and flavour release from nano and conventional emulsions was investigated using particle size, charge and Lumisizer measurments. Larger particle sizes were observed at lower pressures and in saliva-containing emulsions. At 1700 bar, nano-emulsions (below 150 nm) were created at pH 3.5 and 7.0 including saliva-containing emulsions. As was clear from the creaming velocity measurements, saliva addition decreased the emulsion stability by reducing particle charges and increased viscosity by more than 50%, especially when prepared at pH 3.5 closer to the isoelectric point of the used emulsifier β-lactoglobulin (pH 5.2). (5.2). Flavour release from emulsions was measured at equilibrium using a phase ratio variation to determine partition coefficients and dynamically using an electronic nose. Partition coefficients of the flavour compounds for most conditions were two to four times lower in emulsions prepared at pH 7.0 than at pH 3.5 and in emulsions without saliva. Emulsions prepared with higher pressures showed stronger flavor release rates, while additional salvia dropped the release rate for ethyl acetate at pH 3.5. The physicochemical properties of flavour compounds, saliva addition and pH of emulsions influenced flavour release more than homogenization pressures. The potential in using nano-emulsions in food applications an be attributed higher stability and enhanced flavor release.
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Kumar A, Sahu RK, Chameettachal S, Pati F, Kumar A. Fabrication and analysis of chitosan oligosaccharide based mucoadhesive patch for oromucosal drug delivery. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2022; 48:602-610. [PMID: 36369943 DOI: 10.1080/03639045.2022.2146705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Fabrication and analyses of mucoadhesive patches made from chitosan oligosaccharide for the purpose of oromucosal drug delivery. SIGNIFICANCE The mucosal epithelium in the oral cavity, consisting of buccal and sublingual epithelium, has gained significant attention in the last decade as an alternative anatomical site for systemic drug delivery that could potentially minimize the challenges of solid oral dosage and parenteral delivery. In this study, we have fabricated and tested drug-loaded chitosan oligosaccharide-based patches for the oromucosal drug delivery. METHODS The chitosan oligosaccharide (with and without alginate) based patches were fabricated using the conventional solvent casting method and were analyzed for their swelling capacity, hydrophilicity, anti-cancer activity, in vitro drug release, and in vivo drug release activity. The in-house developed artificial saliva was used for the swelling study. RESULTS Alginate-containing patches showed lesser swelling ability compared to the bare chitosan oligosaccharide-based patches. The former was also found to be more hydrophobic compared to the latter one. Both the unloaded patches restricted the growth of epithelial cancer cells indicating their anti-cancer behavior. In vitro drug release indicated a super case II release pattern while in vivo study demonstrated the release of drug from the patch into the plasma indicating the purpose of the fabricated patch. CONCLUSIONS The chitosan oligosaccharide-based mucoadhesive hydrogel patch fabricated in this study can be highly suitable for possible translational purposes.
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- Ashwini Kumar
- Department of Biotechnology, National Institute of Technology, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India.,Area of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, NIIT University, Neemrana, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Columbia Institute of Pharmacy, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India.,Department of Pharmaceutical Science, Assam University, Silchar, Assam, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, National Institute of Technology, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
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Singh J, Steele TWJ, Lim S. Bacterial cellulose adhesive patches designed for soft mucosal interfaces. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2022; 144:213174. [PMID: 36428212 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2022.213174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Revised: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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The wet environment in the oral cavity is challenging for topical disease management approaches. The compromised material properties leading to weak adhesion and short retention (<8 h) in such environment result in frequent reapplication of the therapeutics. Composites of bacterial cellulose (BC) and carbene-based bioadhesives attempt to address these shortcomings. Previous designs comprised of aqueous formulations. The current design, for the first time, presents dry, shelf-stable cellulose patches for convenient ready-to-use application. The dry patches simultaneously remove tissue surface hydration while retaining carbene-based photocuring and offers on-demand adhesion. The dry patch prototypes are optimized by controlling BC/adhesive mole ratios and dehydration technique. The adhesion strength is higher than commercial denture adhesives on soft mucosal tissues. The structural integrity is maintained for a minimum of 7 days in aqueous environment. The patches act as selective nanoporous barrier against bacteria while allowing permeation of proteins. The results support the application of BC-based adhesive patches as a flexible platform for wound dressings, drug depots, or combination thereof.
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- Juhi Singh
- NTU Institute for Health Technologies, Interdisciplinary Graduate Program, Nanyang Technological University, 61 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637335, Singapore; School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, 70 Nanyang Drive, Block N1.3, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637457, Singapore.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), Division of Materials Technology, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore 639798, Singapore.
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, 70 Nanyang Drive, Block N1.3, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637457, Singapore.
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Cardot JM, Savania N, Targett D, Freeman B, Gray H, Stahl T, Kästner U, Kulasekaran A. Validated correlation of mass loss and drug release in vitro and in healthy subjects for sugared and sugar-free cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) and benzocaine (1.4 mg/10 mg) lozenges supports in vitro mass loss and corresponding drug release as a surrogate for local bioequivalence. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Mulheren R, Westemeyer RM, Dietsch AM. The effect of taste on swallowing: A scoping and systematic review. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 64:1256-1282. [PMID: 36036968 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2115003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Consuming foods and liquids for nutrition requires the coordination of several muscles. Swallowing is triggered and modified by sensory inputs from the aerodigestive tract. Taste has recently received attention as a potential modulator of swallowing physiology, function, and neural activation; additionally, taste impairment is a sequela of COVID-19. This review presents factors impacting taste and swallowing, systematically summarizes the existing literature, and assesses the quality of included studies. A search was conducted for original research including taste stimulation, deglutition-related measure(s), and human participants. Study design, independent and dependent variables, and participant characteristics were coded; included studies were assessed for quality and risk of bias. Forty-eight articles were included after abstract and full-text review. Synthesis was complicated by variable sensory components of stimuli (taste category and intensity, pure taste vs. flavor, chemesthesis, volume/amount, consistency, temperature), participant characteristics, confounding variables such as genetic taster status, and methods of measurement. Most studies had a high risk of at least one type of bias and were of fair or poor quality. Interpretation is limited by wide variability in methods, taste stimulation, confounding factors, and lower-quality evidence. Existing studies suggest that taste can modulate swallowing, but more rigorous and standardized research is needed.
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- Rachel Mulheren
- Department of Psychological Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
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- Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
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Takeda R, Sawa H, Sasaki M, Orba Y, Maishi N, Tsumita T, Ushijima N, Hida Y, Sano H, Kitagawa Y, Hida K. Antiviral effect of cetylpyridinium chloride in mouthwash on SARS-CoV-2. Sci Rep 2022; 12:14050. [PMID: 35982118 PMCID: PMC9386671 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-18367-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC), a quaternary ammonium compound, which is present in mouthwash, is effective against bacteria, fungi, and enveloped viruses. This study was conducted to explore the antiviral effect of CPC on SARS-CoV-2. There are few reports on the effect of CPC against wild-type SARS-CoV-2 at low concentrations such as 0.001%–0.005% (10–50 µg/mL). Interestingly, we found that low concentrations of CPC suppressed the infectivity of human isolated SARS-CoV-2 strains (Wuhan, Alpha, Beta, and Gamma) even in saliva. Furthermore, we demonstrated that CPC shows anti-SARS-CoV-2 effects without disrupting the virus envelope, using sucrose density analysis and electron microscopic examination. In conclusion, this study provided experimental evidence that CPC may inhibit SARS-CoV-2 infection even at lower concentrations.
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- Ryo Takeda
- Vascular Biology and Molecular Pathology, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan.,Oral Diagnosis and Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Division of Molecular Pathobiology, International Institute for Zoonosis Control, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan.,International Collaboration Unit, International Institute for Zoonosis Control, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan.,One Health Research Center, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Division of Molecular Pathobiology, International Institute for Zoonosis Control, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Division of Molecular Pathobiology, International Institute for Zoonosis Control, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan.,International Collaboration Unit, International Institute for Zoonosis Control, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Vascular Biology and Molecular Pathology, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Vascular Biology and Molecular Pathology, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Support Section for Education and Research, Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Community Service and Welfare Network, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo, Japan
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- Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Oral Diagnosis and Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Vascular Biology and Molecular Pathology, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan.
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The effects of indoor temperature and humidity on local transmission of COVID-19 and how it relates to global trends. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0271760. [PMID: 35947557 PMCID: PMC9365153 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0271760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, analyses on global data have not reached unanimous consensus on whether warmer and humid weather curbs the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. We conjectured that this lack of consensus is due to the discrepancy between global environmental data such as temperature and humidity being collected outdoors, while most infections have been reported to occur indoors, where conditions can be different. Thus, we have methodologically investigated the effect of temperature and relative humidity on the spread of expired respiratory droplets from the mouth, which are assumed to be the main cause of most short-range infections. Calculating the trajectory of individual droplets using an experimentally validated evaporation model, the final height and distance of the evaporated droplets is obtained, and then correlated with global COVID-19 spread. Increase in indoor humidity is associated with reduction in COVID-19 spread, while temperature has no statistically significant effect.
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Hosseini M, Poon LLM, Chin AWH, Ducker WA. Effect of Surface Porosity on SARS-CoV-2 Fomite Infectivity. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:18238-18246. [PMID: 35663285 PMCID: PMC9159070 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c06880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Previous reports indicated the low stability of severe actute respiratory syndrome coronovirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) on various porous surfaces, but the role of porosity was unclear because there was no direct comparison between porous and nonporous solids of the same chemistry. Through comparing pairs of solids with very similar chemistry, we find that porosity is important: porous glass has a much lower infectivity than nonporous glass. However, porosity is not sufficient to lower infectivity; permeability, which is the ability of a liquid to move through a material, is the important parameter. We show this by comparing a pair of porous CuO coatings where the pores are accessible in one case and inaccessible in the other case. When the pores are inaccessible, the infectivity remains similar to that for nonporous solids. Thus, for both glass and CuO, it is the access to porosity that decreases the infectivity of extracted liquid droplets. Having established the importance of permeability, there is the open question of the mechanism of changing the infectivity of SARS-CoV-2. Several hypotheses are possible, such as increasing the difficulty of extracting the virus from the solid, changing the drying time, increasing the surface area of active ingredient, etc. Reverse transcriptase quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) measurements show that less viral DNA is extracted from a permeable surface, suggesting that the virus becomes trapped in the pores. Finally, we consider the effect of drying. We show that permeability and the water contact angle on the solid have effects on the drying time of a contaminated droplet, which may in turn affect infectivity.
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- Mohsen Hosseini
- Deptartment
of Chemical Engineering and Center for Soft Matter and Biological
Physics, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- School
of Public Health, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Centre
for Immunity and Infection, Hong Kong Science Park, Hong Kong, China
- HKU
Pasteur Research Pole, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong
Kong, China
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- School
of Public Health, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Centre
for Immunity and Infection, Hong Kong Science Park, Hong Kong, China
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- Deptartment
of Chemical Engineering and Center for Soft Matter and Biological
Physics, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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Verma G, Yadav G, Saraj CS, Li L, Miljkovic N, Delville JP, Li W. A versatile interferometric technique for probing the thermophysical properties of complex fluids. LIGHT, SCIENCE & APPLICATIONS 2022; 11:115. [PMID: 35484109 PMCID: PMC9051125 DOI: 10.1038/s41377-022-00796-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2022] [Revised: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/09/2022] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Laser-induced thermocapillary deformation of liquid surfaces has emerged as a promising tool to precisely characterize the thermophysical properties of pure fluids. However, challenges arise for nanofluid (NF) and soft bio-fluid systems where the direct interaction of the laser generates an intriguing interplay between heating, momentum, and scattering forces which can even damage soft biofluids. Here, we report a versatile, pump-probe-based, rapid, and non-contact interferometric technique that resolves interface dynamics of complex fluids with the precision of ~1 nm in thick-film and 150 pm in thin-film regimes below the thermal limit without the use of lock-in or modulated beams. We characterize the thermophysical properties of complex NF in three exclusively different types of configurations. First, when the NF is heated from the bottom through an opaque substrate, we demonstrate that our methodology permits the measurement of thermophysical properties (viscosity, surface tension, and diffusivity) of complex NF and biofluids. Second, in a top illumination configuration, we show a precise characterization of NF by quantitively isolating the competing forces, taking advantage of the different time scales of these forces. Third, we show the measurement of NF confined in a metal cavity, in which the transient thermoelastic deformation of the metal surface provides the properties of the NF as well as thermo-mechanical properties of the metal. Our results reveal how the dissipative nature of the heatwave allows us to investigate thick-film dynamics in the thin-film regime, thereby suggesting a general approach for precision measurements of complex NFs, biofluids, and optofluidic devices.
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- Gopal Verma
- GPL Photonics Lab, State Key Laboratory of Applied Optics, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 130033, Changchun, China.
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- School of Physical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 3BX, UK
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- GPL Photonics Lab, State Key Laboratory of Applied Optics, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 130033, Changchun, China
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- GPL Photonics Lab, State Key Laboratory of Applied Optics, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 130033, Changchun, China
- Materials Research Laboratory, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, USA
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- Materials Research Laboratory, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, USA
- Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, USA
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, USA
- International Institute for Carbon Neutral Energy Research (WPI-I2CNER), Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka, 819-0395, Japan
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- GPL Photonics Lab, State Key Laboratory of Applied Optics, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 130033, Changchun, China.
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Ma T, Wang X, Chen J. In vitro stability study of saliva emulsions: The impact of time, calcium ion and pH. Food Hydrocoll 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2021.107390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Kapoor K, Wilhelm D, Neumeister C, Götz MR, Schwantes U, Bleckert G, Gerstenmaier L, Jambrecina A. Treatment of Oropharyngeal Symptoms: A Prospective, Single-Dose, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Clinical Trial. OPEN ACCESS JOURNAL OF CLINICAL TRIALS 2022. [DOI: 10.2147/oajct.s331883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Rios de Anda I, Wilkins JW, Robinson JF, Royall CP, Sear RP. Modeling the filtration efficiency of a woven fabric: The role of multiple lengthscales. PHYSICS OF FLUIDS (WOODBURY, N.Y. : 1994) 2022; 34:033301. [PMID: 35342280 PMCID: PMC8939465 DOI: 10.1063/5.0074229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2021] [Accepted: 01/14/2022] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, many millions have worn masks made of woven fabric to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19. Masks are essentially air filters worn on the face that should filter out as many of the dangerous particles as possible. Here, the dangerous particles are the droplets containing the virus that are exhaled by an infected person. Woven fabric is unlike the material used in standard air filters. Woven fabric consists of fibers twisted together into yarns that are then woven into fabric. There are, therefore, two lengthscales: the diameters of (i) the fiber and (ii) the yarn. Standard air filters have only (i). To understand how woven fabrics filter, we have used confocal microscopy to take three-dimensional images of woven fabric. We then used the image to perform lattice Boltzmann simulations of the air flow through fabric. With this flow field, we calculated the filtration efficiency for particles a micrometer and larger in diameter. In agreement with experimental measurements by others, we found that for particles in this size range, the filtration efficiency is low. For particles with a diameter of 1.5 μm, our estimated efficiency is in the range 2.5%-10%. The low efficiency is due to most of the air flow being channeled through relatively large (tens of micrometers across) inter-yarn pores. So, we conclude that due to the hierarchical structure of woven fabrics, they are expected to filter poorly.
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- Department of Physics, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, United Kingdom
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- Department of Physics, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, United Kingdom
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Wollmer E, Ungell AL, Nicolas JM, Klein S. Review of paediatric gastrointestinal physiology relevant to the absorption of orally administered medicines. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2022; 181:114084. [PMID: 34929252 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2021.114084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2021] [Revised: 11/13/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Despite much progress in regulations to improve paediatric drug development, there remains a significant need to develop better medications for children. For the design of oral dosage forms, a detailed understanding of the specific gastrointestinal (GI) conditions in children of different age categories and how they differ from GI conditions in adults is essential. Several review articles have been published addressing the ontogeny of GI characteristics, including luminal conditions in the GI tract of children. However, the data reported in most of these reviews are of limited quality because (1) information was cited from very old publications and sometimes low quality sources, (2) data gaps in the original data were filled with textbook knowledge, (3) data obtained on healthy and sick children were mixed, (4) average data obtained on groups of patients were mixed with data obtained on individual patients, and (5) results obtained using investigative techniques that may have altered the outcome of the respective studies were considered. Consequently, many of these reviews draw conclusions that may be incorrect. The aim of the present review was to provide a comprehensive and updated overview of the available original data on the ontogeny of GI luminal conditions relevant to oral drug absorption in the paediatric population. To this end, the PubMed and Web of Science metadatabases were searched for appropriate studies that examined age-related conditions in the oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and colon. Maturation was observed for several GI parameters, and corresponding data sets were identified for each paediatric age group. However, it also became clear that the ontogeny of several GI traits in the paediatric population is not yet known. The review article provides a robust and valuable data set for the development of paediatric in vitro and in silico biopharmaceutical tools to support the development of age-appropriate dosage forms. In addition, it provides important information on existing data gaps and should provide impetus for further systematic and well-designed in vivo studies on GI physiology in children of specific age groups in order to close existing knowledge gaps and to sustainably improve oral drug therapy in children.
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Concept of Orodispersible or Mucoadhesive “Tandem Films” and Their Pharmaceutical Realization. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14020264. [PMID: 35213997 PMCID: PMC8880444 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14020264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Orodispersible or mucoadhesive films as a patient-oriented dosage form for low-dosed drugs are usually produced using solvent casting. This paper presents a modification of the solvent casting technique that aimed to divide oral films into two or more compartments. The proposed objectives and fields of applications include improved handling properties and safety of application, the optimization of drug release kinetics and the enhancement of long-term stability when combining two or more active pharmaceutical ingredients into one oral film. A feasibility study for the combination of different film-forming polymers to generate the so-called tandem films was performed. As examples of practical implementation, orodispersible applicator films consisting of a drug-loaded section and a handheld piece were cast, and mucoadhesive buccal tandem films were cast to optimize the dissolution rate of the films.
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Disruption of the adh (acetoin dehydrogenase) operon has wide-ranging effects on Streptococcus mutans growth and stress response. J Bacteriol 2022; 204:e0057821. [PMID: 35007154 DOI: 10.1128/jb.00578-21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The agent largely responsible for initiating dental caries, Streptococcus mutans produces acetoin dehydrogenase that is encoded by the adh operon. The operon consists of the adhA and B genes (E1 dehydrogenase), adhC (E2 lipoylated transacetylase), adhD (E3 dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase), and lplA (lipoyl ligase). Evidence is presented that AdhC interacts with SpxA2, a redox-sensitive transcription factor functioning in cell wall and oxidative stress responses. In-frame deletion mutations of adh genes conferred oxygen-dependent sensitivity to slightly alkaline pH (pH 7.2-7.6), within the range of values observed in human saliva. Growth defects were also observed when glucose or sucrose served as major carbon sources. A deletion of the adhC orthologous gene, acoC gene of Streptococcus gordonii, did not result in pH sensitivity or defective growth in glucose and sucrose. The defects observed in adh mutants were partially reversed by addition of pyruvate. Unlike most 2-oxoacid dehydrogenases, the E3 AdhD subunit bears an N-terminal lipoylation domain nearly identical to that of E2 AdhC. Changing the lipoyl domains of AdhC and AdhD by replacing the lipoate attachment residue, lysine to arginine, caused no significant reduction in pH sensitivity but the adhDK43R mutation eliminating the lipoylation site resulted in an observable growth defect in glucose medium. The adh mutations were partially suppressed by a deletion of rex, encoding an NAD+/NADH-sensing transcription factor that represses genes functioning in fermentation. spxA2 adh double mutants show synthetic growth restriction at elevated pH and upon ampicillin treatment. These results suggest a role for Adh in stress management in S. mutans. IMPORTANCE Dental caries is often initiated by Streptococcus mutans, which establishes a biofilm and a low pH environment on tooth enamel surfaces. The current study has uncovered vulnerabilities of S. mutans mutant strains that are unable to produce the enzyme complex, acetoin dehydrogenase (Adh). Such mutants are sensitive to modest increases in pH to 7.2-7.6, within the range of human saliva, while a mutant of a commensal Streptococcal species is resistant. The S. mutans adh strains are also defective in carbohydrate utilization and are hypersensitive to a cell wall-acting antibiotic. The studies suggest that Adh could be a potential target for interfering with S. mutans colonization of the oral environment.
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MINERALIZING POTENTIAL DYNAMICS OF CHANGES IN THE ORAL LIQUID IN CHILDREN WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES MELLITUS DURING THE PREVENTIVE MEASURES. WORLD OF MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.26724/2079-8334-2022-3-81-164-168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Singh J, Tan NCS, Mahadevaswamy UR, Chanchareonsook N, Steele TWJ, Lim S. Bacterial cellulose adhesive composites for oral cavity applications. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 274:118403. [PMID: 34702445 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2021] [Revised: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 07/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Topical approaches to oral diseases require frequent dosing due to limited retention time. A mucoadhesive drug delivery platform with extended soft tissue adhesion capability of up to 7 days is proposed for on-site management of oral wound. Bacterial cellulose (BC) and photoactivated carbene-based bioadhesives (PDz) are combined to yield flexible film platform for interfacing soft tissues in dynamic, wet environments. Structure-activity relationships evaluate UV dose and hydration state with respect to adhesive strength on soft tissue mimics. The bioadhesive composite has an adhesion strength ranging from 7 to 17 kPa and duration exceeding 48 h in wet conditions under sustained shear forces, while other mucoadhesives based on hydrophilic macromolecules exhibit adhesion strength of 0.5-5 kPa and last only a few hours. The work highlights the first evaluation of BC composites for mucoadhesive treatments in the buccal cavity.
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- Juhi Singh
- NTU Institute for Health Technologies, Interdisciplinary Graduate Program, Nanyang Technological University, 61 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637335, Singapore; School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 70 Nanyang Drive, Block N1.3, Singapore 637457, Singapore.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Division of Materials Technology, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Block N4.1, Singapore 639798, Singapore.
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 70 Nanyang Drive, Block N1.3, Singapore 637457, Singapore.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS), 5 Second Hospital Avenue, Singapore 16893, Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Division of Materials Technology, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Block N4.1, Singapore 639798, Singapore.
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- NTU Institute for Health Technologies, Interdisciplinary Graduate Program, Nanyang Technological University, 61 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637335, Singapore; School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 70 Nanyang Drive, Block N1.3, Singapore 637457, Singapore.
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Nyland BP, Pereira CP, Soares P, da Luz Weiss DS, Mikos WL, Brancher JA, Vieira S, Freire A. Enamel erosion control by strontium-containing TiO 2- and/or MgO-doped phosphate bioactive glass. Clin Oral Investig 2021; 26:1915-1925. [PMID: 34505917 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-021-04168-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effect of strontium-containing titanium- and/or magnesium-doped phosphate bioactive glass on the control of dental erosion. MATERIALS AND METHODS Fifty fragments of human enamel were divided into five groups: negative control, 45S5 bioglass, strontium-containing Ti-doped phosphate bioactive glass (PBG-Ti), strontium-containing Mg-doped phosphate bioactive glass (PBG-Mg), and strontium-containing Ti- and Mg-doped phosphate bioactive glass (PBG-TiMg). The specimens underwent cycles of erosive challenge twice daily for 5 days with 1 mL of citric acid for 2 min followed by 1 mL of the suspension with bioactive substances for 3 min. After the cycles, profilometry, roughness and microhardness testing, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were performed. The following statistical tests were used: one-way ANOVA (profile, roughness, and surface microhardness (%VMS) data variation), Tukey's HSD (%VMS), Games-Howell test (profilometry), Student's t test (roughness), and Pearson's correlation between the variables. RESULTS The lower loss of enamel surface and lower %VMS was observed in the PBG-Mg and PBG-TiMg groups, and only the PBG-Mg group showed similar roughness between baseline and eroded areas (p > 0.05). On SEM micrographs, PBG-Ti and PBG-Mg groups showed lower apparent demineralization. CONCLUSION All bioactive materials protected the enamel against erosion. However, strontium-containing phosphate bioactive glasses showed lower enamel loss, and the presence of Mg in these bioactive glasses provided a greater protective effect. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Experimental strontium-containing phosphate bioactive glasses are effective in controlling enamel erosion. The results obtained in this study will guide the development of new dental products.
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- Polytechnic School, Pontifícia Universidade Católica Do Paraná, Curitiba, Brasil
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, Universidade Tecnológica Federal Do Paraná, Curitiba, Brasil
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- School of Life Sciences, Pontifícia Universidade Católica Do Paraná, Curitiba, Brasil
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- School of Life Sciences, Pontifícia Universidade Católica Do Paraná, Curitiba, Brasil
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- School of Life Sciences, Pontifícia Universidade Católica Do Paraná, Curitiba, Brasil. .,School of Dentistry- FAODO, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso Do Sul, Av. Costa e Silva, S/N, Universitário, Campo Grande, MS, 79070-900, Brasil.
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Forster SP, Lebo DB. Continuous Melt Granulation for Taste-Masking of Ibuprofen. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13060863. [PMID: 34208288 PMCID: PMC8230814 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13060863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2021] [Revised: 06/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Taste-masking of drugs, particularly to produce formulations for pediatric patients, can be challenging and require complex manufacturing approaches. The objective of this study was to produce taste-masked ibuprofen granules using a novel process, twin-screw melt granulation (TSMG). TSMG is an emerging, high-productivity, continuous process. Granules of ibuprofen embedded in a lipid matrix were produced across a range of process conditions, resulting in a range of output granule particle sizes. The ibuprofen appeared to be miscible with the lipid binder though it recrystallized after processing. The ibuprofen melt granules were tested in simulated saliva using a novel, small-volume dissolution technique with continuous acquisition of the ibuprofen concentration. The ibuprofen release from the granules was slower than the neat API and physical blend, beyond the expected residence time of the granules in the mouth. The ibuprofen release was inversely related to the granule size. A Noyes–Whitney dissolution model was used and the resulting dissolution rate constants correlated well with the granule size.
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- Seth P. Forster
- Pharmaceutical Commercialization Technology, MMD, Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ 07033, USA
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA;
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Robinson JF, Rios de Anda I, Moore FJ, Reid JP, Sear RP, Royall CP. Efficacy of face coverings in reducing transmission of COVID-19: Calculations based on models of droplet capture. PHYSICS OF FLUIDS (WOODBURY, N.Y. : 1994) 2021; 33:043112. [PMID: 33953528 PMCID: PMC8086642 DOI: 10.1063/5.0047622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/31/2021] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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In the COVID-19 pandemic, among the more controversial issues is the use of masks and face coverings. Much of the concern boils down to the question-just how effective are face coverings? One means to address this question is to review our understanding of the physical mechanisms by which masks and coverings operate-steric interception, inertial impaction, diffusion, and electrostatic capture. We enquire as to what extent these can be used to predict the efficacy of coverings. We combine the predictions of the models of these mechanisms which exist in the filtration literature and compare the predictions with recent experiments and lattice Boltzmann simulations, and find reasonable agreement with the former and good agreement with the latter. Building on these results, we explore the parameter space for woven cotton fabrics to show that three-layered cloth masks can be constructed with comparable filtration performance to surgical masks under ideal conditions. Reusable cloth masks thus present an environmentally friendly alternative to surgical masks so long as the face seal is adequate enough to minimize leakage.
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- Joshua F. Robinson
- H. H. Wills Physics Laboratory, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TL, United Kingdom
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- School of Chemistry, Cantock's Close, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TS, United Kingdom
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- Department of Physics, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, United Kingdom
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Bielfeldt S, Wilhelm D, Neumeister C, Schwantes U, Wilhelm KP. Effect of a newly developed pastille on the salivary flow rate in subjects with dry mouth symptoms: a randomized, controlled, monocentric clinical study. BMC Oral Health 2021; 21:117. [PMID: 33711986 PMCID: PMC7953607 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-021-01471-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2020] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Xerostomia is associated with several diseases and is a side effect of certain drugs, resulting from reduced saliva secretion. Often, aged and sometimes younger people suffer from (idiopathic) xerostomia. Chewing gum and sucking pastilles may relieve symptoms of xerostomia by increasing the salivary flow rate due to the mechanical effect of sucking and gustatory stimulation. Swallowing problems and the urge to cough or experiencing a tickling sensation in the throat might be alleviated through a reduction in dry mouth symptoms. We investigated whether a pastille containing four polysaccharides increased the salivary flow rate and relieved the symptoms of dry mouth. Methods Participating subjects with xerostomia were randomized into two equally balanced treatment groups. Subjects received the pastille on Day 1 and a control product (Parafilm®) on Day 3, or vice versa. Unstimulated saliva was collected every 2.5 min for 0–10 min. Stimulated saliva was collected after subjects sucked the pastille or the control product. The salivary flow rate was determined gravimetrically, and, in parallel, the feeling of dry mouth was assessed using a visual analog scale. Saliva surface tension was measured in pooled saliva samples (0–5 min of sampling). Additionally, in stimulated saliva from six subjects who sucked the pastille, the presence of the main ingredient—gum arabic—was examined by Raman spectroscopy. Results Chewing the pastille significantly increased the mean salivary flow rate by 8.03 g/10 min compared to the mean changes after chewing the control product (+ 3.71 g/10 min; p < 0.0001). The mean score of dry mouth was significantly alleviated by the pastille (− 19.9 ± 17.9 mm) compared to the control product (− 3.3 ± 18.1 mm). No difference between the two products was seen regarding the saliva surface tension. Gum arabic was present in the saliva of all investigated subjects for up to 10 min after sucking the pastille. Conclusions The pastille was well tolerated and effective in increasing the salivary flow rate and reducing mouth dryness after sucking. These results were in line with the detection of the main ingredient, gum arabic, in saliva for up to 10 min after sucking the pastille. Trial registration German Register Clinical Trials (Deutsches Register Klinische Studien, DRKS) DRKS-ID: DRKS00017393, Registered 29 May 2019, https://www.drks.de/drks_web/navigate.do?navigationId=trial. HTML&TRIAL_ID = DRKS00017393.
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- S Bielfeldt
- proDERM Institute for Applied Dermatological Research, Kiebitzweg 2, 22869, Schenefeld, Hamburg, Germany
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- proDERM Institute for Applied Dermatological Research, Kiebitzweg 2, 22869, Schenefeld, Hamburg, Germany
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- Dr. Pfleger Arzneimittel GmbH, Dr.-Robert-Pfleger-Str. 12, 96052, Bamberg, Germany.
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- Dr. Pfleger Arzneimittel GmbH, Dr.-Robert-Pfleger-Str. 12, 96052, Bamberg, Germany
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- proDERM Institute for Applied Dermatological Research, Kiebitzweg 2, 22869, Schenefeld, Hamburg, Germany
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Hosseini M, Chin AW, Behzadinasab S, Poon LL, Ducker WA. Cupric Oxide Coating That Rapidly Reduces Infection by SARS-CoV-2 via Solids. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:5919-5928. [PMID: 33480246 PMCID: PMC7857137 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c19465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has created a need for coatings that reduce infection from SARS-CoV-2 via surfaces. Such a coating could be used on common touch surfaces (e.g., door handles and railings) to reduce both disease transmission and fear of touching objects. Herein, we describe the design, fabrication, and testing of a cupric oxide anti-SARS-CoV-2 coating. Rapid loss of infectivity is an important design criterion, so a porous hydrophilic coating was created to allow rapid infiltration of aqueous solutions into the coating where diffusion distances to the cupric oxide surface are short and the surface area is large. The coating was deposited onto glass from a dispersion of cuprous oxide in ethanol and then thermally treated at 700 °C for 2 h to produce a CuO coating that is ≈30 μm thick. The heat treatment oxidized the cuprous oxide to cupric oxide and sintered the particles into a robust film. The SARS-CoV-2 infectivity from the CuO film was reduced by 99.8% in 30 min and 99.9% in 1 h compared to that from glass. The coating remained hydrophilic for at least 5 months, and there was no significant change in the cross-hatch test of robustness after exposure to 70% ethanol or 3 wt % bleach.
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- Mohsen Hosseini
- Dept. of Chemical Engineering and Center for Soft Matter and Biological Physics, Virginia Tech, VA, 24061, USA
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- School of Public Health, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China
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- Dept. of Chemical Engineering and Center for Soft Matter and Biological Physics, Virginia Tech, VA, 24061, USA
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- School of Public Health, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China
- HKU-Pasteur Research Pole, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Dept. of Chemical Engineering and Center for Soft Matter and Biological Physics, Virginia Tech, VA, 24061, USA
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Investigation of Changes in Saliva in Radiotherapy-Induced Head Neck Cancer Patients. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18041629. [PMID: 33572065 PMCID: PMC7914760 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18041629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2020] [Revised: 01/28/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The intact function of the salivary glands is of utmost importance for oral health. During radiotherapy in patients with head and neck tumors, the salivary glands can be damaged, causing the composition of saliva to change. This leads to xerostomia, which is a primary contributor to oral mucositis. Medications used for protective or palliative treatment often show poor efficacy as radiation-induced changes in the physico-chemical properties of saliva are not well understood. To improve treatment options, this study aimed to carefully examine unstimulated whole saliva of patients receiving radiation therapy and compare it with healthy unstimulated whole saliva. To this end, the pH, osmolality, electrical conductivity, buffer capacity, the whole protein and mucin concentrations, and the viscoelastic and adhesive properties were investigated. Moreover, hyaluronic acid was examined as a potential candidate for a saliva replacement fluid. The results showed that the pH of radiation-induced saliva shifted from neutral to acidic, the osmolality increased and the viscoelastic properties changed due to a disruption of the mucin network and a change in water secretion from the salivary glands. By adopting an aqueous 0.25% hyaluronic acid formulation regarding the lost properties, similar adhesion characteristics as in healthy, unstimulated saliva could be achieved.
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Mittal R, Tan KS, Wong ML, Allen PF. Correlation between microbial host factors and caries among older adults. BMC Oral Health 2021; 21:47. [PMID: 33541321 PMCID: PMC7863314 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-021-01408-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 01/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background There is little knowledge about factors which may affect oral health among older adults. The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between Streptococcus mutans (MS) and Lactobacilli (LB) counts and caries among older adults. Methods In this community-based observation study, 141 participants aged 60 years and above were recruited from the west district of Singapore. Alongside the clinical examination, saliva samples were collected to determine Streptococcus mutans (MS) and Lactobacilli (LB) counts, as well as to record salivary flow rate and buffering capacity of saliva. Results Of the 141 participants, 63.8% were female and 94.3% were of Chinese ethnicity. The mean DMFT was 11.08 (s.d. 8.27). 9.9% of participants had at least one decayed tooth, 52.5% had minimum one missing tooth and 86.5% had at least one filled tooth. 67.4% had MS counts of ≥ 105 while LB counts were ≥ 105 for 48.2%. 83.7% had normal salivary flow or hypersalivation (> = 1 mL/min), the buffering capacity of the saliva was alkaline in 61% of the participants. Multivariate analysis showed that participants who had high MS counts were less likely to have a DMFT < 12 [OR (95% CI), 0.29 (0.11–0.77)] whereas participants who had high LB counts were less likely to have a DMFT ≤ 14 [OR (95% CI), 0.45 (0.20–1.002)]. Conclusion Our study showed a positive correlation between MS and LB counts and caries experience in older adults. The mean DMFT was on the low side in our sample despite having a relatively high MS count. This suggests that there are many other factors which vary according to host environment, physiological and biological conditions that may affect MS and LB counts in the oral cavity. Clinical relevance Our study supports the knowledge that the aetiology of dental caries among older adults is a complex process and it would be wrong to consider caries as a same problem with the same solution for all age groups.
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- Rakhi Mittal
- Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
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- Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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Development and optimisation of simulated salivary fluid for biorelevant oral cavity dissolution. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2021; 160:125-133. [PMID: 33524535 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2021.01.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2020] [Revised: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Drug release within the oral cavity can be of paramount importance for formulations that are designed for specific purposes such as taste-masking, faster onset of therapeutic action, localization of treatment or avoidance of first-pass metabolism. Preclinical methods for assessment of dissolution in the oral cavity are necessary for design and development of these formulation but currently there is no consensus on what variables should be defined to achieve biorelevance in these tests. In this study, biorelevant simulated salivary fluids (SSFs) that can be uniformly applied for oral cavity dissolution testing were developed. Unstimulated saliva (US) SSF and stimulated saliva (SS) SSF were separately developed since the two states significantly differ. Physicochemical properties including pH, buffer capacity, surface tension and viscosity were assessed during development and optimised to mimic human saliva (HS). In order to account for the salivary proteins in HS, use of bovine submaxillary mucin (BSM) and porcine gastric mucin (PGM) in SSFs was evaluated. Following optimisation of the SSFs, biorelevance of the developed SSFs to HS was assessed by their comparative physicochemical properties as well as dissolution profiles of three diverse model compounds (sildenafil citrate, efavirenz, and caffeine) which showed comparable profiles between the SSFs and HS. This work addresses the lack of uniformed biorelevant dissolution media for oral cavity dissolution studies and provides a basis for standardised dissolution tests that provide consistency and harmonisation in future oral cavity dissolution studies. We envisage that this will have a positive impact on the development of new medicines that require functionality in the oral cavity.
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Hinic S, Petrovic B, Kojic S, Omerovic N, Jevremov J, Jelenciakova N, Stojanovic G. Viscosity and mixing properties of artificial saliva and four different mouthwashes. Biorheology 2021; 57:87-100. [PMID: 33459691 DOI: 10.3233/bir-201008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Numerous functions of saliva depend on its biophysical properties. Mouth rinses react with saliva and change both their own properties and properties of saliva. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to define the level of mixing of artificial saliva and mouth rinses, and define their viscosity and its changes at room and body temperature. METHODS Artificial saliva, fluoride solutions, chlorhexidine, zinc-hydroxyapatite solution and casein phosphopeptide amorphous calcium phosphate were used. To simulate their mixing, Y-channel PVC chips were used, in two different microfluidics systems. The experiments were recorded with a microscope, then the proportion of mixing was calculated using Matlab. For viscosity measurements rotational viscometer was used. RESULTS The results show partial mixing of all solutions with artificial saliva. Measurements with a viscometer indicate different viscosities of all used solutions. Viscosity of a mixture of solution and artificial saliva is always in the range of viscosity of the artificial saliva and the solution separately. Moreover, viscosity of all solutions, as well as mixture with artificial saliva, significantly decreases at higher temperature. CONCLUSION Intraoral administration of mouth rinses results in change of biophysical properties of both saliva and mouth rinses. Those changes can affect preventive and therapeutic effect, and therefore oral health.
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- Stevan Hinic
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Republic of Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Republic of Serbia
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- Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Republic of Serbia
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- Biosense Institute, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Republic of Serbia
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- Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Republic of Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Republic of Serbia
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- Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Republic of Serbia
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Ma W, Zhang D, Hu M, Wilde PJ, Wu J, Zhao L, Sirguleng, Ma T, Wang X, Chen J. Comparison of oral physiological and salivary rheological properties of Chinese Mongolian and Han young adults. Arch Oral Biol 2020; 123:105033. [PMID: 33429068 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2020.105033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2020] [Revised: 12/17/2020] [Accepted: 12/18/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Consumers' oral physiology and salivary properties are greatly dependent on dietary backgrounds, and this in turn may impact food perception and preferences. Scarce studies are available on the oral physiology and salivary rheology of Chinese participants with different dietary and ethnic backgrounds. DESIGN This study examined two ethnic groups, Chinese Han and Chinese Mongolian healthy young adults, and explored the differences in oral physiology and salivary rheological properties. Official data suggested that Chinese Mongolians tend to consume more red meat and dairy, and Chinese Han tend to consume more carbohydrates. 200 Han and 104 Mongolian participants were evaluated for the oral physiological and salivary rheological parameters (maximum bite force of incisor and molar teeth, maximum tongue pressure and maximum oral volume; the surface tension, shear viscosity and extensional viscosity of unstimulated and stimulated whole saliva samples). RESULTS Distinct differences between two ethnic groups were found, particularly in their bite forces and salivary physical properties. Chinese Mongolian participants had significantly higher incisor bite force (168 N) than Chinese Han (146 N). In addition, Chinese Han had significantly lower unstimulated whole saliva flow rate than Chinese Mongolians; and significantly higher salivary surface tension, shear viscosity and extensional viscosity, in both unstimulated and stimulated whole saliva samples. CONCLUSIONS Chinese Han and Chinese Mongolian participants exhibited different oral physiological and salivary rheological properties; and considering the dietary differences between the two ethnicities, the findings from this study suggest possible associations between dietary habits and oral physiological & saliva rheological properties.
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- Wenyao Ma
- Laboratory of Food Oral Processing, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- Laboratory of Food Oral Processing, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- Laboratory of Food Oral Processing, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- Quadram Institute Bioscience, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, Norfolk NR4 7UQ, United Kingdom
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018, China
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- Student Affairs Office, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018, China
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- Laboratory of Food Oral Processing, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- Laboratory of Food Oral Processing, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China.
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- Laboratory of Food Oral Processing, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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Hu J, Andablo-Reyes E, Mighell A, Pavitt S, Sarkar A. Dry mouth diagnosis and saliva substitutes-A review from a textural perspective. J Texture Stud 2020; 52:141-156. [PMID: 33274753 DOI: 10.1111/jtxs.12575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Revised: 11/17/2020] [Accepted: 11/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The aim of this review is to assess the objective and subjective diagnosis, as well as symptomatic topical treatment of dry mouth conditions with a clear focus on textural perspective. We critically examine both the current practices as well as outline emerging possibilities in dry mouth diagnosis and treatment, including a patent scan for saliva substitutes. For diagnosis, salivary flow rates and patient-completed questionnaires have proven to be useful tools in clinical practice. To date, objective measurements of changes in mechanical properties of saliva via rheological, adsorption, and tribological measurements and biochemical properties of saliva such as assessing protein, mucins (MUC5B) are seldom incorporated into clinical diagnostics; these robust diagnostic tools have been largely restricted to application in non-clinical settings. As for symptomatic treatments of dry mouth, four key agents including lubricating, thickening, adhesive, and moisturizing agents have been identified covering the overall landscape of commercial saliva substitutes. Although thickening agents such as modified celluloses, polysaccharide gum, polyethylene glycol, and so forth are most commonly employed saliva substitutes, they offer short-lived relief from dry mouth and generally do not provide boundary lubrication properties of real human saliva. Innovative technologies such as self-assembly, emulsion, liposomes, and microgels are emerging as novel saliva substitutes hold promise for alternative approaches for efficient moistening and lubrication of the oral mucosa. Their adoption into clinical practice will depend on their efficacies, duration of relief, and ease of application by the practitioners and patient compliance.
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- Jing Hu
- Food Colloids and Bioprocessing Group, School of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Environment, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Food Colloids and Bioprocessing Group, School of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Environment, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Food Colloids and Bioprocessing Group, School of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Environment, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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