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Zhu Y, Feng X, Wang Z, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Chen J, Liu Y. Umami Altering Salivary Proteome: A Study across a Sensitivity Spectrum on Subjects. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:13451-13464. [PMID: 38728234 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.4c01326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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This study delved into the relationship between umami taste sensitivity (UTS) and variations in the salivary proteome among 12 healthy nonsmokers utilizing 4D data-independent acquisition-based proteomics. By assessing UTS through monosodium l-glutamate (MSG) detection thresholds, we discovered notable differences: individuals with high UTS detected umami at significantly lower MSG concentrations (0.20 ± 0.12 mM) compared to their low UTS counterparts (2.51 ± 1.21 mM). Both groups showed an upregulation of the S100A1 protein under MSG stimulation, indicating a potent biochemical response to umami stimuli. The high UTS group exhibited enhanced metabolic pathways including those for amino acid, lipid, and organic acid biosynthesis, essential for maintaining taste receptor functionality and enhancing signal transduction. This group also demonstrated increased activity in cytochrome P450 enzymes and ribonucleoprotein complexes, suggesting a readiness to manage metabolic challenges and optimize umami perception. In contrast, the low UTS group showed adaptive mechanisms, possibly through modulation of receptor availability and function, with an upregulation of structural and ribosomal proteins that may support taste receptor production and turnover. These findings suggest that varying biological mechanisms underpin differences in umami perception, which could significantly influence dietary preferences and nutritional outcomes, highlighting the intricate interplay of genetic, physiological, and metabolic factors in taste sensitivity.
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- Yiwen Zhu
- Department of Food Science & Technology, School of Agriculture & Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, School of Agriculture & Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, School of Agriculture & Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Key Laboratory of Meat Processing of Sichuan, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health (Beijing Technology and Business University), Ministry of Education, Beijing 100048, China
- Food Laboratory of Zhongyuan, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
- Key Laboratory of Flavor Science of China General Chamber of Commerce, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Food Oral Processing Laboratory, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310018, China
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, School of Agriculture & Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
- School of Food Science and Engineering, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China
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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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Rovera A, Anderson P. Influence of gender and combined estrogen-progestin oral contraceptive on parotid saliva flow rate, pH, and electrolytes concentration. Clin Exp Dent Res 2024; 10:e800. [PMID: 37933471 PMCID: PMC10860451 DOI: 10.1002/cre2.800] [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: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Endocrinal variations within an individual impact the electrolyte composition, pH, and flow-rate (FR) of saliva. The aim of this study was to evaluate the gender-specific differences and the effect of combined estrogen-progestin oral contraceptives (COCs) on FR, pH, and electrolyte concentrations in the parotid saliva (PS) of a group of healthy adults. MATERIAL AND METHODS Stimulated PS was collected from 20 healthy adults using a Lashley cup; 11 males, 8 females, and 1 female undertaking combined contraceptive therapy (levonorgestrel/ethinyloestradiol 0.1 mg + 0.02 mg). FR and pH were recorded for each saliva sample. Electrolytes concentrations (Na+ , Ca2+ , K+ , Mg2+ ) were measured using inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer (ICP-OES). Statistical analysis was performed, and the significance level was set at p < .05. RESULTS PS FR varied from 0.13 to 0.42 mL/min in females not taking any medication and from 0.08 to 0.5 mL/min in males not taking any medication. PS pH of females and males not taking any medication ranged from 6.23 to 7.50 and from 6.15 to 7.55. PS pH and FR of the female taking COCs were 6.5 and 0.1 mL/min. PS pH, FR, and electrolytes concentrations (Ca2+ , Na+ , K+ , Mg2+ ) were not statistically significantly different between females and males not taking any medication. PS concentrations of Ca2+ and Na+ were significantly higher in the females taking COCs than in the females not taking any medication. Whereas, concentrations of K+ and Mg2+ did not differ significantly between the females taking COCs and the females not taking any medication. CONCLUSIONS There are no significant gender-specific differences in PS flow rate, pH, and electrolyte concentrations of Na+ , Ca2+ , Mg2+ , and K+ . Combined hormonal oral contraceptive has a significant effect on PS flow rate, pH, Ca2+ , and Na+ concentrations. Whereas the PS concentration of K+ and Mg2+ are not influenced by COCs. These results warrant further investigation.
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- Angela Rovera
- Dental Physical Sciences Unit, Centre for Oral Bioengineering, Institute of DentistryQueen Mary University of LondonLondonUK
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- Dental Physical Sciences Unit, Centre for Oral Bioengineering, Institute of DentistryQueen Mary University of LondonLondonUK
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Chan AKY, Tsang YC, Lai EHH, Chu CH. Tooth Wear in Older Adults: A Review of Clinical Studies. Geriatrics (Basel) 2024; 9:12. [PMID: 38247987 PMCID: PMC10801519 DOI: 10.3390/geriatrics9010012] [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: 11/18/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Tooth wear is a prevalent dental condition among older adults, leading to pain and adversely affecting aesthetics, functionality, and their overall quality of life. This review aims to update the information on tooth wear in older adults from the past five years and to provide guidance on the clinical management of tooth wear in older adults. METHODS A literature search was conducted in three electronic databases, Scopus, Pubmed, and Embase, for English publications from January 2019 to December 2023 on clinical studies with participants aged 65 or above on tooth wear. A total of 307 articles were retrieved and 14 articles were finally included as references for this study. RESULTS This review highlights the common causes of tooth wear and various risk factors, such as medical conditions, hyposalivation, dietary habits, oral hygiene practices, parafunctional habits, and occlusal factors, associated with tooth wear. It is crucial for oral health care professionals to diagnose and manage tooth wear at an early stage through a risk assessment and a clinical examination to avoid complex restorative procedures. Tooth wear management should prioritize prevention, aiming to control etiological and risk factors while employing non-restorative treatments. Restorative intervention, if indicated, should be simple, minimally invasive, and cost-effective. Tooth wear progression should be monitored regularly to determine if a further intervention is needed. CONCLUSION Since the clinical studies on tooth wear in older adults over the past five years are limited and mainly cross-sectional, more interventional clinical studies are warranted to provide more clinical guidance on tooth wear management in older adults.
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- Alice Kit Ying Chan
- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 99907, China; (A.K.Y.C.); (Y.C.T.)
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 99907, China; (A.K.Y.C.); (Y.C.T.)
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 99907, China; (A.K.Y.C.); (Y.C.T.)
- School of Dentistry, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei 103247, Taiwan
- Department of Dentistry, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei 103247, Taiwan
- Department of Oral Health, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taipei 103247, Taiwan
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 99907, China; (A.K.Y.C.); (Y.C.T.)
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Alenazi HMK, Baseer MA, AlMugeiren OM, Ingle NA. Comparison of Salivary Secretion, pH, and Buffer Capacity Between COVID-19 Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Child Patients Visiting Dental Clinics of University Hospitals in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia. Int J Gen Med 2023; 16:6115-6125. [PMID: 38162688 PMCID: PMC10756067 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s437563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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Objective This study aimed to assess and compare the salivary secretion, pH, and buffer capacity between COVID-19 vaccinated and unvaccinated child patients visiting the clinics of private university dental hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods This is the first comparative assessment of salivary parameters between unvaccinated and COVID-19-vaccinated child patients. The study sample comprised COVID-19 unvaccinated (n = 66) and vaccinated (n = 66) pediatric dental patients aged 4-12 years seeking dental care in clinics of private university hospitals. Paraffin-stimulated saliva was collected from unvaccinated and vaccinated study participants, and the amount of saliva secreted per minute was noted. Salivary pH and buffering capacity (by 5 mmol Hydrochloric acid titration) were measured using a benchtop digital pH meter. The data obtained were compared between unvaccinated and vaccinated participants using an independent t-test. Results The results showed a significantly higher salivary secretion rate in unvaccinated than vaccinated study participants (0.83 ± 0.24 mL/min vs 0.67 ± 0.24 mL/min, p = 0.001). Similarly, unvaccinated subjects compared to vaccinated subjects exhibited a significantly higher pH (7.33 ± 0.39 vs 7.04 ± 0.46, p < 0.001) and buffering capacity (6.31 ± 1.55 vs 5.40 ± 1.22, p < 0.001). Moreover, unvaccinated females demonstrated a significantly higher salivary secretion (0.87 ± 0.23 vs 0.71 ± 0.25, t = 2.627, p = 0.011) and buffering capacity 6.19 ± 1.52 vs 5.34 ± 1.25, t = 2.404, p = 0.019) than vaccinated females. Similarly, unvaccinated male exhibited significantly higher salivary secretion (0.80 ± 0.25 vs 0.64 ± 0.23, t = 2.670, p = 0.009), salivary pH (7.39 ± 0.45 vs 6.94 ± 0.41, t=4.309, p<0.001) and buffering capacity (6.42 ± 1.60 vs 5.45 ± 1.21, t = 2.875, p = 0.005) than the vaccinated male subjects. Conclusion The vaccinated subjects showed a significantly lower mean salivary secretion, pH, and buffering capacity than unvaccinated participants. Hence, COVID-19 vaccination is likely to affect salivary parameters among pediatric patients.
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- Preventive Dentistry Department, College of Medicine and Dentistry, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Preventive Dentistry Department, College of Medicine and Dentistry, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Preventive Dentistry Department, College of Medicine and Dentistry, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Morzel M, Ramsamy S, Le Feunteun S. Feasibility of using a realistic food bolus for semi-dynamic in vitro gastric digestion of hard cheese with pH-stat monitoring of protein hydrolysis. Food Res Int 2023; 169:112818. [PMID: 37254396 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.112818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Oral processing of solid foods leads to boluses made of a human saliva and particles distributed in the size range ∼ 0 to 5 mm. However, studies on the release of nutrients from realistic solid food boluses during digestion are scarce because such mechanisms are difficult to investigate in vivo, and in vitro experiments generally recommend to extensively mince solid foods during the oral stage. Similarly, it has previously been shown that the peptic hydrolysis of protein solutions during in vitro gastric digestion can be monitored by acid titration in both static and dynamic pH conditions, but such approach has never been evaluated in the presence of particles of several millimetres in size. The first objective of the study was therefore to test the feasibility of using a realistic food bolus for gastric digestion studies with a pH-stat monitoring of proteolysis, using Emmental cheese as a solid food and with consideration of gastric acidifying kinetics. Degree of hydrolysis (DH) of proteins was monitored from two series of experiments performed in the presence and absence of pepsin. Other DH measurements, estimated from an independent approach based on the amount of free NH2 groups (OPA method) contained by peptides released in the supernatant (UV absorbance) validated the pH-stat results. A second objective of this work was to test the possible influence of human saliva on gastric proteolysis (in comparison with a water-based bolus). Results showed that saliva slightly delayed initiation of proteolysis, which could be explained by the slightly higher initial pH of the saliva-based bolus, but had no statistical effects on pepsin activity. We conclude that acid titration with a pH-stat system can be a valuable approach to monitor the gastric in vitro proteolysis of realistic solid food boluses in dynamic pH conditions.
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Chandra HS, Johnson JS, Sagar L, Naveen M, Ziauddin S, Britto F, Havaldar KS, Shalini H. A Comparative Evaluation of Physical Parameters of Saliva and Correlation with Periodontal Condition in Down Syndrome Children and Healthy Controls. J Contemp Dent Pract 2023; 24:372-380. [PMID: 37534503 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3481] [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: 08/04/2023]
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AIM The aim of this study was to assess the significance and role of physical parameters of saliva on periodontal health in children with Down syndrome (DS). MATERIALS AND METHODS A comparative evaluation of physical parameters of saliva such as flow rate, viscosity, pH, quantity and buffering capacity, and buffer capacity was carried out using GC Saliva-Check Buffer kit and correlated with periodontal condition examined using community periodontal index of treatment needs (CPITN) in 40 DS subjects (group I) and 40 healthy controls (group II) aged 8-15 years. RESULTS Down syndrome subjects had a low resting salivary flow rate, moderately acidic saliva, very low quantity of stimulated saliva, and low buffering capacity. On correlating salivary parameters with the periodontal condition, DS subjects with CPITN code 1 had low resting salivary flow rate, normal viscosity, moderately acidic pH, very low quantity of stimulated saliva, and low buffering capacity. Down syndrome subjects with CPITN code 2 had low resting flow rate, increased viscosity, very low quantity of stimulated saliva, low buffering capacity, and moderately acidic pH. Healthy controls with CPITN code 0 had normal resting flow rate, viscosity of saliva, quantity of stimulated saliva, buffering capacity, and moderately acidic pH. CONCLUSION Compared to healthy controls, DS subjects showed decreased values for resting flow rate, pH, quantity of stimulated saliva, and buffering capacity. A statistically significant correlation was observed between the physical parameters of saliva and periodontal condition in DS subjects (p < 0.05). CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Periodontal diseases start at a very early age and periodontal health deteriorates at a faster rate in DS children for which saliva also plays its part. Prime importance should be given to frequent oral hygiene and preventive measures in DS children thus preventing accumulation of debris and plaque.
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- Hurlihal Sharath Chandra
- Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, SJM Dental College and Hospital, PB Road, Chitradurga, Karnataka, India, Phone: +91 9743048418, e-mail:
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- Department of Orthodontics, CKS Teja Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, Chadalawada Nagar, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Orthodontics, SJM Dental College and Hospital, Chitradurga, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Orthodontics, Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences, Virajpet, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, SJM Dental College and Hospital, Chitradurga, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, JJM Medical College, Davanagere, Karnataka, India
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Kamounah S, Sembler-Møller ML, Nielsen CH, Pedersen AML. Sjögren's syndrome: novel insights from proteomics and miRNA expression analysis. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1183195. [PMID: 37275849 PMCID: PMC10232878 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1183195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023] Open
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Introduction Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is a systemic autoimmune disease, which affects the exocrine glands leading to glandular dysfunction and, particularly, symptoms of oral and ocular dryness. The aetiology of SS remains unclear, and the disease lacks distinctive clinical features. The current diagnostic work-up is complex, invasive and often time-consuming. Thus, there is an emerging need for identifying disease-specific and, ideally, non-invasive immunological and molecular biomarkers that can simplify the diagnostic process, allow stratification of patients, and assist in monitoring the disease course and outcome of therapeutic intervention in SS. Methods This systematic review addresses the use of proteomics and miRNA-expression profile analyses in this regard. Results and discussion Out of 272 papers that were identified and 108 reviewed, a total of 42 papers on proteomics and 23 papers on miRNA analyses in saliva, blood and salivary gland tissue were included in this review. Overall, the proteomic and miRNA studies revealed considerable variations with regard to candidate biomarker proteins and miRNAs, most likely due to variation in sample size, processing and analytical methods, but also reflecting the complexity of SS and patient heterogeneity. However, interesting novel knowledge has emerged and further validation is needed to confirm their potential role as biomarkers in SS.
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- Sarah Kamounah
- Section for Oral Biology and Immunopathology/Oral Medicine, Department of Odontology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Section for Oral Biology and Immunopathology/Oral Medicine, Department of Odontology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Section for Oral Biology and Immunopathology/Oral Medicine, Department of Odontology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Center for Rheumatology and Spine Diseases, University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Section for Oral Biology and Immunopathology/Oral Medicine, Department of Odontology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Cheah H, Gray M, Aboelmagd S, Barmak AB, Arany S. Anticholinergic Medication and Caries Status Predict Xerostomia under 65. Dent J (Basel) 2023; 11:dj11040087. [PMID: 37185465 PMCID: PMC10136720 DOI: 10.3390/dj11040087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Revised: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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The use of anticholinergic medications is increasing in younger ages, yet information about xerostomia, the most common anticholinergic side effect, is limited. This case–control retrospective study examines the relationship between anticholinergic medication-induced xerostomia and caries status among adults between 18 and 65 years of age. The study sample comprised 649 cases with xerostomia and 649 age- and gender-matched controls. The anticholinergic burden was estimated using the anticholinergic drug scale (ADS). Caries experience was recorded by calculating the Decayed, Missing, Filled Tooth (DMFT) index. Individuals with xerostomia had a higher mean DMFT index (16.02 ± 9.50), which corresponded with a higher level of anticholinergic exposure from medications (3.26 ± 2.81) compared to their age and gender-matched controls without xerostomia (13.83 + 8.83 and 1.89 ± 2.45, respectively). Logistic regression analysis verified the effects of DMFT, the total number of AC medications, and the ADS burden on xerostomia status. Comparing adults with or without xerostomia revealed statistical differences in several risk factors, such as smoking, diabetes, sleep apnea, and the utilization of anticholinergic medications. A personalized dental care plan should include the evaluation of the anticholinergic burden from medications regardless of the patient’s age to prevent increased caries severity.
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Shkembi B, Huppertz T. Impact of Dairy Products and Plant-Based Alternatives on Dental Health: Food Matrix Effects. Nutrients 2023; 15:1469. [PMID: 36986199 PMCID: PMC10056336 DOI: 10.3390/nu15061469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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The impact of dairy products on dental health has been researched widely and shows an important role of various constituents, as well as the specific product matrix, in maintaining and improving dental health. These include, for instance, the position of lactose as the least cariogenic fermentable sugar, the high levels of calcium and phosphate, the presence of phosphopeptides as well as the antibacterial peptides lactoferrin and lysozyme and high buffering capacity. With plant-based alternatives for dairy products being developed and marketed these days, the specific benefits of dairy products in relation to dental health are often overlooked and most products contain more cariogenic carbohydrates, lack phosphopeptides, and have fewer minerals and less buffering capacity. Comparative studies performed to date indeed suggest that plant-based products do not match dairy counterparts when it comes to maintaining and improving dental health. Careful consideration of these aspects is required in relation to future developments of products and human diets. In this paper, we review the impact of dairy products and plant-based dairy alternatives on dental health.
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- Blerina Shkembi
- Food Quality & Design Group, Wageningen University & Research, 6708 WG Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Food Quality & Design Group, Wageningen University & Research, 6708 WG Wageningen, The Netherlands
- FrieslandCampina, 3818 LE Amersfoort, The Netherlands
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Torres-Terán I, Venczel M, Stieler T, Parisi L, Kloss A, Klein S. Prediction of subcutaneous drug absorption - characterization of subcutaneous interstitial fluids as a basis for developing biorelevant in vitro models. Int J Pharm 2023; 638:122906. [PMID: 37001831 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.122906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023]
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Unlike orally administered drugs, the absorption profile of subcutaneously injectable drugs in humans is difficult to predict from preclinical studies. Since the subcutaneous interstitial fluid (ISF) is the first fluid interacting with the administered formulation before the respective drug is absorbed, it could critically affect bioavailability. The aim of the present study was to gain a better understanding of the similarities and differences of ISF of different species. For this purpose, ISF was isolated from subcutaneous tissues of five preclinical animal species, i.e., mice, rats, minipig, landrace pig, non-human primates, and humans, using a centrifugation method, and characterized with respect to its major constituents and physicochemical properties. The results show trends between animal species, with ISF from non-human primates differing significantly from that of the other preclinical species for most parameters analyzed and showing similarities to ISF of human origin. Although from a statistical point of view it will be necessary to further increase the existing data sets, the presented data provide valuable information for the development of biorelevant in vitro models to predict the in vivo performance of subcutaneously administered formulations, as they provide fundamental information for the design of biorelevant ISF media for both preclinical species and humans.
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Microenvironmental pH Modification in Buccal/Sublingual Dosage Forms for Systemic Drug Delivery. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15020637. [PMID: 36839959 PMCID: PMC9961113 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15020637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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Many drug candidates are poorly water-soluble. Microenvironmental pH (pHM) modification in buccal/sublingual dosage forms has attracted increasing interest as a promising pharmaceutical strategy to enhance the oral mucosal absorption of drugs with pH-dependent solubility. Optimizing drug absorption at the oral mucosa using pHM modification is considered to be a compromise between drug solubility and drug lipophilicity (Log D)/permeation. To create a desired pHM around formulations during the dissolution process, a suitable amount of pH modifiers should be added in the formulations, and the appropriate methods of pHM measurement are required. Despite pHM modification having been demonstrated to be effective in enhancing the oral mucosal absorption of drugs, some potential risks, such as oral mucosal irritation and teeth erosion caused by the pH modifiers, should not been neglected during the formulation design process. This review aims to provide a short introduction to the pHM modification concept in buccal/sublingual dosage forms, the properties of saliva related to pHM modification, as well as suitable drug candidates and pH modifiers for pHM modifying buccal/sublingual formulations. Additionally, the methods of pHM measurement, pHM modification methods and the corresponding challenges are summarized in the present review.
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Weeraratna C, Tang X, Kostko O, Rapp VH, Gundel LA, Destaillats H, Ahmed M. Fraction of Free-Base Nicotine in Simulated Vaping Aerosol Particles Determined by X-ray Spectroscopies. J Phys Chem Lett 2023; 14:1279-1287. [PMID: 36720001 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.2c03748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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A new generation of electronic cigarettes is exacerbating the youth vaping epidemic by incorporating additives that increase the acidity of generated aerosols, which facilitate uptake of high nicotine levels. We need to better understand the chemical speciation of vaping aerosols to assess the impact of acidification. Here we used X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and near-edge X-ray absorption fine structure (NEXAFS) spectroscopy to probe the acid-base equilibria of nicotine in hydrated vaping aerosols. We show that, unlike the behavior observed in bulk water, nicotine in the core of aqueous particles was partially protonated when the pH of the nebulized solution was 10.4, with a fraction of free-base nicotine (αFB) of 0.34. Nicotine was further protonated by acidification with equimolar addition of benzoic acid (αFB = 0.17 at pH 6.2). By contrast, the degree of nicotine protonation at the particle surface was significantly lower, with 0.72 < αFB < 0.80 in the same pH range. The presence of propylene glycol and glycerol completely eliminated protonation of nicotine at the surface (αFB = 1) while not affecting significantly its acid-base equilibrium in the particle core. These results provide a better understanding of the role of acidifying additives in vaping aerosols, supporting public health policy interventions.
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- Chaya Weeraratna
- Chemical Science Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California94720, United States
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- Energy Technologies Area, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California94720, United States
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- Chemical Science Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California94720, United States
- Advanced Light Source, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California94720, United States
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- Energy Technologies Area, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California94720, United States
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- Energy Technologies Area, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California94720, United States
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- Energy Technologies Area, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California94720, United States
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- Chemical Science Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California94720, United States
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Zeng L, Walker AR, Burne RA, Taylor ZA. Glucose Phosphotransferase System Modulates Pyruvate Metabolism, Bacterial Fitness, and Microbial Ecology in Oral Streptococci. J Bacteriol 2023; 205:e0035222. [PMID: 36468868 PMCID: PMC9879115 DOI: 10.1128/jb.00352-22] [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: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Spontaneous mutants with defects in the primary glucose phosphotransferase permease (manLMNO) of Streptococcus sanguinis SK36 showed enhanced fitness at low pH. Transcriptomics and metabolomics with a manL deletion mutant (SK36/manL) revealed redirection of pyruvate to production of acetate and formate, rather than lactate. These observations were consistent with measurements of decreased lactic acid accumulation and increased excretion of acetate, formate, pyruvate, and H2O2. Genes showing increased expression in SK36/manL included those encoding carbohydrate transporters, extracellular glycosidases, intracellular polysaccharide metabolism, and arginine deiminase and pathways for metabolism of acetoin, ethanolamine, ascorbate, and formate, along with genes required for membrane biosynthesis and adhesion. Streptococcus mutans UA159 persisted much better in biofilm cocultures with SK36/manL than with SK36, an effect that was further enhanced by culturing the biofilms anaerobically but dampened by adding arginine to the medium. We posited that the enhanced persistence of S. mutans with SK36/manL was in part due to excess excretion of pyruvate by the latter, as addition of pyruvate to S. mutans-S. sanguinis cocultures increased the proportions of UA159 in the biofilms. Reducing the buffer capacity or increasing the concentration of glucose benefited UA159 when cocultured with SK36, but not with SK36/manL, likely due to the altered metabolism and enhanced acid tolerance of the mutant. When manL was deleted in S. mutans or Streptococcus gordonii, the mutants presented altered fitness characteristics. Our study demonstrated that phosphotransferase system (PTS)-dependent modulation of central metabolism can profoundly affect streptococcal fitness and metabolic interactions, revealing another dimension in commensal-pathogen relationships influencing dental caries development. IMPORTANCE Dental caries is underpinned by a dysbiotic microbiome and increased acid production. As beneficial bacteria that can antagonize oral pathobionts, oral streptococci such as S. sanguinis and S. gordonii can ferment many carbohydrates, despite their relative sensitivity to low pH. We characterized the molecular basis for why mutants of glucose transporter ManLMNO of S. sanguinis showed enhanced production of hydrogen peroxide and ammonia and improved persistence under acidic conditions. A metabolic shift involving more than 300 genes required for carbohydrate transport, energy production, and envelope biogenesis was observed. Significantly, manL mutants engineered in three different oral streptococci displayed altered capacities for acid production and interspecies antagonism, highlighting the potential for targeting the glucose-PTS to modulate the pathogenicity of oral biofilms.
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- Lin Zeng
- Department of Oral Biology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Oral Biology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Oral Biology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Oral Biology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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Chisini LA, Varella de Carvalho R, Dos Santos Costa F, Salvi LC, Demarco FF, Britto Correa M. Genes and single nucleotide polymorphisms in the pathway of saliva and dental caries: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BIOFOULING 2023; 39:8-23. [PMID: 36644905 DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2022.2162891] [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: 07/05/2022] [Revised: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to investigate the influence of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), related to genes in salivary composition and flow, on dental caries experience. Sixteen studies were included in the systematic review and ten in the meta-analysis. Forty-four SNPS, covering four genes (CA6, AQP2, AQP5, and MUC5B) were identified. Most of the SNPs were not associated with caries in meta-analysis. Homozygous TT genotype of the SNP CA6 rs17032907(C/T) was associated with caries [OR = 3.23(1.39-7.49)]. The pool effect of the SNPs assessed in AQP5 was associated with a reduction in the likelihood of caries [OR = 0.75(0.59-0.95)]. Considering all SNPs of salivary composition and flow, the effect allele was associated with a 75% increase in the likelihood of caries [OR = 1.75(1.06-2.89)] in the homozygous genotype. The present findings showed that the genes in salivary composition and flow can play an important role in dental caries experience.
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- Luiz Alexandre Chisini
- Graduate Program in Dentistry, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Dentistry, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biology, University of Vale do Taquari, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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Agorastos G, van Nielen O, van Halsema E, Scholten E, Bast A, Klosse P. Lubrication behavior of ex-vivo salivary pellicle influenced by tannins, gallic acid and mannoproteins. Heliyon 2022; 8:e12347. [PMID: 36582694 PMCID: PMC9793261 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e12347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Revised: 12/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The objective of this study was to investigate the influence of tannins and gallic acid on the salivary lubrication behavior. Furthermore, the effects of pH and mannoproteins in combination with gallic acid on the lubrication of saliva were studied. The addition of gallic acid and tannins were found to increase friction caused by the removal of the saliva film. Tannins resulted in higher friction compared to gallic acid. Lowering pH increased friction of gallic acid mixtures with saliva, due to stronger interactions between gallic acid and saliva. The increased friction caused by gallic acid was inhibited by the addition of mannoproteins due to the hydrogen bond interactions between gallic acid and mannoproteins, thereby decreasing the complex formation between gallic acid and salivary proteins. A correlation of 0.96 was found between the hydrodynamic diameter of the aggregate and the delta friction suggesting that the formation of aggregates determined the lubrication behavior.
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- Georgios Agorastos
- Faculty of Science and Engineering Department, Maastricht University, Nassaustraat 36, 5911 BV, Venlo, the Netherlands
- T.A.S.T.E. Foundation, Garstkampsestraat 11, Overasselt, 6611 KS, the Netherlands
- Corresponding author.
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- Physics and Physical Chemistry of Food, Wageningen University, Bronse Weilanden 9, Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- T.A.S.T.E. Foundation, Garstkampsestraat 11, Overasselt, 6611 KS, the Netherlands
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- Physics and Physical Chemistry of Food, Wageningen University, Bronse Weilanden 9, Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering Department, Maastricht University, Nassaustraat 36, 5911 BV, Venlo, the Netherlands
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- T.A.S.T.E. Foundation, Garstkampsestraat 11, Overasselt, 6611 KS, the Netherlands
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Alexander RW, Tian J, Haddrell AE, Oswin HP, Neal E, Hardy DA, Otero-Fernandez M, Mann JFS, Cogan TA, Finn A, Davidson AD, Hill DJ, Reid JP. Mucin Transiently Sustains Coronavirus Infectivity through Heterogenous Changes in Phase Morphology of Evaporating Aerosol. Viruses 2022; 14:1856. [PMID: 36146663 PMCID: PMC9503081 DOI: 10.3390/v14091856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Respiratory pathogens can be spread though the transmission of aerosolised expiratory secretions in the form of droplets or particulates. Understanding the fundamental aerosol parameters that govern how such pathogens survive whilst airborne is essential to understanding and developing methods of restricting their dissemination. Pathogen viability measurements made using Controlled Electrodynamic Levitation and Extraction of Bioaerosol onto Substrate (CELEBS) in tandem with a comparative kinetics electrodynamic balance (CKEDB) measurements allow for a direct comparison between viral viability and evaporation kinetics of the aerosol with a time resolution of seconds. Here, we report the airborne survival of mouse hepatitis virus (MHV) and determine a comparable loss of infectivity in the aerosol phase to our previous observations of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Through the addition of clinically relevant concentrations of mucin to the bioaerosol, there is a transient mitigation of the loss of viral infectivity at 40% RH. Increased concentrations of mucin promoted heterogenous phase change during aerosol evaporation, characterised as the formation of inclusions within the host droplet. This research demonstrates the role of mucus in the aerosol phase and its influence on short-term airborne viral stability.
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- Robert W. Alexander
- School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TD, UK
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- School of Chemistry, Cantock’s Close, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TS, UK
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- School of Chemistry, Cantock’s Close, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TS, UK
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- School of Chemistry, Cantock’s Close, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TS, UK
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- School of Chemistry, Cantock’s Close, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TS, UK
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- School of Chemistry, Cantock’s Close, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TS, UK
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- School of Chemistry, Cantock’s Close, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TS, UK
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- Bristol Veterinary School, University of Bristol, Langford House, Langford, Bristol BS40 5DU, UK
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- Bristol Veterinary School, University of Bristol, Langford House, Langford, Bristol BS40 5DU, UK
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- School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TD, UK
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- School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TD, UK
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- School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TD, UK
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- School of Chemistry, Cantock’s Close, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TS, UK
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Oswin HP, Haddrell AE, Otero-Fernandez M, Mann JFS, Cogan TA, Hilditch TG, Tian J, Hardy DA, Hill DJ, Finn A, Davidson AD, Reid JP. The dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 infectivity with changes in aerosol microenvironment. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2022; 119:e2200109119. [PMID: 35763573 PMCID: PMC9271203 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2200109119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Understanding the factors that influence the airborne survival of viruses such as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in aerosols is important for identifying routes of transmission and the value of various mitigation strategies for preventing transmission. We present measurements of the stability of SARS-CoV-2 in aerosol droplets (∼5 to 10 µm equilibrated radius) over timescales spanning 5 s to 20 min using an instrument to probe survival in a small population of droplets (typically 5 to 10) containing ∼1 virus/droplet. Measurements of airborne infectivity change are coupled with a detailed physicochemical analysis of the airborne droplets containing the virus. A decrease in infectivity to ∼10% of the starting value was observable for SARS-CoV-2 over 20 min, with a large proportion of the loss occurring within the first 5 min after aerosolization. The initial rate of infectivity loss was found to correlate with physical transformation of the equilibrating droplet; salts within the droplets crystallize at relative humidities (RHs) below 50%, leading to a near-instant loss of infectivity in 50 to 60% of the virus. However, at 90% RH, the droplet remains homogenous and aqueous, and the viral stability is sustained for the first 2 min, beyond which it decays to only 10% remaining infectious after 10 min. The loss of infectivity at high RH is consistent with an elevation in the pH of the droplets, caused by volatilization of CO2 from bicarbonate buffer within the droplet. Four different variants of SARS-CoV-2 were compared and found to have a similar degree of airborne stability at both high and low RH.
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- Henry P. Oswin
- aSchool of Chemistry, Cantock’s Close, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TS, United Kingdom
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- aSchool of Chemistry, Cantock’s Close, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TS, United Kingdom
- 1To whom correspondence may be addressed. , , or
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- aSchool of Chemistry, Cantock’s Close, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TS, United Kingdom
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- bBristol Veterinary School, University of Bristol, Langford, Bristol BS40 5DU, United Kingdom
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- bBristol Veterinary School, University of Bristol, Langford, Bristol BS40 5DU, United Kingdom
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- aSchool of Chemistry, Cantock’s Close, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TS, United Kingdom
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- aSchool of Chemistry, Cantock’s Close, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TS, United Kingdom
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- aSchool of Chemistry, Cantock’s Close, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TS, United Kingdom
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- cSchool of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TS, United Kingdom
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- cSchool of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TS, United Kingdom
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- cSchool of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TS, United Kingdom
- 1To whom correspondence may be addressed. , , or
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- aSchool of Chemistry, Cantock’s Close, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TS, United Kingdom
- 1To whom correspondence may be addressed. , , or
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Osborne PG, Pasupuleti RR, Wu MT, Lee CH, Ponnusamy VK. LC-MS/MS measurement of alkaloids in alkaline extracts of Areca nut preparations and their physiological effects. Process Biochem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2022.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Buffering capacity of saliva influences the perception of acid-related sensory properties. Food Qual Prefer 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodqual.2021.104454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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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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Updates and Original Case Studies Focused on the NMR-Linked Metabolomics Analysis of Human Oral Fluids Part I: Emerging Platforms and Perspectives. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/app12031235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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1H NMR-based metabolomics analysis of human saliva, other oral fluids, and/or tissue biopsies serves as a valuable technique for the exploration of metabolic processes, and when associated with ’state-of-the-art’ multivariate (MV) statistical analysis strategies, provides a powerful means of examining the identification of characteristic metabolite patterns, which may serve to differentiate between patients with oral health conditions (e.g., periodontitis, dental caries, and oral cancers) and age-matched heathy controls. This approach may also be employed to explore such discriminatory signatures in the salivary 1H NMR profiles of patients with systemic diseases, and to date, these have included diabetes, Sjörgen’s syndrome, cancers, neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, and viral infections. However, such investigations are complicated in view of quite a large number of serious inconsistencies between the different studies performed by independent research groups globally; these include differing protocols and routes for saliva sample collection (e.g., stimulated versus unstimulated samples), their timings (particularly the oral activity abstention period involved, which may range from one to 12 h or more), and methods for sample transport, storage, and preparation for NMR analysis, not to mention a very wide variety of demographic variables that may influence salivary metabolite concentrations, notably the age, gender, ethnic origin, salivary flow-rate, lifestyles, diets, and smoking status of participant donors, together with their exposure to any other possible convoluting environmental factors. In view of the explosive increase in reported salivary metabolomics investigations, in this update, we critically review a wide range of critical considerations for the successful performance of such experiments. These include the nature, composite sources, and biomolecular status of human saliva samples; the merits of these samples as media for the screening of disease biomarkers, notably their facile, unsupervised collection; and the different classes of such metabolomics investigations possible. Also encompassed is an account of the history of NMR-based salivary metabolomics; our recommended regimens for the collection, transport, and storage of saliva samples, along with their preparation for NMR analysis; frequently employed pulse sequences for the NMR analysis of these samples; the supreme resonance assignment benefits offered by homo- and heteronuclear two-dimensional NMR techniques; deliberations regarding salivary biomolecule quantification approaches employed for such studies, including the preprocessing and bucketing of multianalyte salivary NMR spectra, and the normalization, transformation, and scaling of datasets therefrom; salivary phenotype analysis, featuring the segregation of a range of different metabolites into ‘pools’ grouped according to their potential physiological sources; and lastly, future prospects afforded by the applications of LF benchtop NMR spectrometers for direct evaluations of the oral or systemic health status of patients at clinical ‘point-of-contact’ sites, e.g., dental surgeries. This commentary is then concluded with appropriate recommendations for the conduct of future salivary metabolomics studies. Also included are two original case studies featuring investigations of (1) the 1H NMR resonance line-widths of selected biomolecules and their possible dependence on biomacromolecular binding equilibria, and (2) the combined univariate (UV) and MV analysis of saliva specimens collected from a large group of healthy control participants in order to potentially delineate the possible origins of biomolecules therein, particularly host- versus oral microbiome-derived sources. In a follow-up publication, Part II of this series, we conduct censorious reviews of reported observations acquired from a diversity of salivary metabolomics investigations performed to evaluate both localized oral and non-oral diseases. Perplexing problems encountered with these again include those arising from sample collection and preparation protocols, along with 1H NMR spectral misassignments.
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Kangasmaa H, Tanner T, Laitala ML, Mulic A, Kopperud SE, Vähänikkilä H, Anttonen V, Alaraudanjoki V. Knowledge on and treatment practices of erosive tooth wear among Finnish dentists. Acta Odontol Scand 2021; 79:499-505. [PMID: 33689559 DOI: 10.1080/00016357.2021.1896031] [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: 10/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate Finnish dentists' knowledge on and means of recording, detecting and diagnosing erosive tooth wear (ETW). Treatment options and possible differences in treatment decisions between general and specialized dentists were also evaluated. MATERIALS AND METHODS An electronic questionnaire was sent by e-mail to 3664 Finnish dentists. Respondents' gender, age, work experience, field of specialty, and practice location were requested. The questionnaire also included a patient case where the dentists were asked about their choice of treatment. Statistical analyses were performed using means, proportions, and cross tabulations. RESULTS Response rate was 24% (n = 866). Almost all respondents (98.0%) recorded ETW in patient files, but only 4.1% used a detailed scoring system. Of the respondents, 64.4% usually found the cause of ETW. Use of carbonated beverages (84.3%), energy drinks (57.0%), and reflux disease (53.1%) were reported to be probable causes. The majority of the respondents (80.9%) usually assessed patient's dietary history while 1.9% evaluated saliva secretion rate. When asked about treatment decisions of ETW patients, the differences between general dentists and specialized dentists were not as obvious as hypothesized. CONCLUSIONS This study suggests that the Finnish dentists who participated in this survey are able to detect and/or diagnose erosive tooth wear, but there is variation in recording it. The differences in treatment decisions between general dentists and specialized dentists seem to be moderate. The treatment practices for ETW are not established and further research to create clinical guidelines seems to be needed.
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- Hanna Kangasmaa
- Research Unit of Oral Health Sciences, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- Research Unit of Oral Health Sciences, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
- MRC, Oulu University Hospital and University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- Research Unit of Oral Health Sciences, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
- MRC, Oulu University Hospital and University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- Nordic Institute of Dental Materials, NIOM, Oslo, Norway
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- Faculty of Medicine, Infrastructure for Population Studies, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- Research Unit of Oral Health Sciences, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
- MRC, Oulu University Hospital and University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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Li Q, Shen J, Qin T, Zhou G, Li Y, Chen Z, Li M. A Qualitative and Comprehensive Analysis of Caries Susceptibility for Dental Fluorosis Patients. Antibiotics (Basel) 2021; 10:antibiotics10091047. [PMID: 34572628 PMCID: PMC8464924 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics10091047] [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: 08/02/2021] [Revised: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Dental fluorosis (DF) is an endemic disease caused by excessive fluoride exposure during childhood. Previous studies mainly focused on the acid resistance of fluorotic enamel and failed to reach a consensus on the topic of the caries susceptibility of DF patients. In this review, we discuss the role of DF classification in assessing this susceptibility and follow the “four factors theory” in weighing the pros and cons of DF classification in terms of host factor (dental enamel and saliva), food factor, bacteria factor, and DF treatment factor. From our analysis, we find that susceptibility is possibly determined by various factors such as the extent of structural and chemical changes in fluorotic enamel, eating habits, fluoride levels in diets and in the oral cavity, changes in quantity and quality of saliva, and/or oral hygiene. Thus, a universal conclusion regarding caries susceptibility might not exist, instead depending on each individual’s situation.
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- Qianrui Li
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; (Q.L.); (J.S.); (T.Q.); (G.Z.); (Y.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; (Q.L.); (J.S.); (T.Q.); (G.Z.); (Y.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; (Q.L.); (J.S.); (T.Q.); (G.Z.); (Y.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; (Q.L.); (J.S.); (T.Q.); (G.Z.); (Y.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; (Q.L.); (J.S.); (T.Q.); (G.Z.); (Y.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Oral Disease Research, School of Stomatology, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, China;
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; (Q.L.); (J.S.); (T.Q.); (G.Z.); (Y.L.)
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Rawas-Qalaji M, Bafail R, Ahmed IS, Uddin MN, Nazzal S. Modulation of the sublingual microenvironment and pH-dependent transport pathways to enhance atropine sulfate permeability for the treatment of organophosphates poisoning. Int J Pharm 2021; 606:120898. [PMID: 34310952 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.120898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Revised: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Atropine sulfate (AS) auto-injectors are the only approved antidote for out-of-hospital emergency treatment of organophosphates (OP) toxicity. However, they are only available for military use and require the administration of multiple auto-injectors. Therefore, an alternative, patient-friendly and more affordable fast-disintegrating sublingual tablets (FDSTs) of AS were previously developed. In this article, the effect of modifying the microenvironment's pH and/or using penetration enhancers on AS sublingual transport pathways were evaluated in an attempt to further enhance AS sublingual permeability. Ten different AS FDST formulations with or without the incorporation of alkalizer and various penetration enhancers were manufactured and characterized. AS permeability was investigated through excised porcine sublingual membrane using Franz cells. Results showed that the incorporation of either a transcellular enhancer or alkalizer achieved a significantly higher AS permeability enhancement (twofold). Combining sodium bicarbonate (Na Bicarb) 2% as alkalizer with sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) 1% as a transcellular enhancer resulted in the greatest synergistic enhancement in AS sublingual permeability (up to twelvefold). In conclusion, the modified AS FDST developed in this work has the potential to improve the pharmacokinetic parameters of AS following sublingual administration for the first-aid treatment of OP toxicity in future animal bioequivalency studies.
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- Mutasem Rawas-Qalaji
- College of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates; Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates; Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326, USA.
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- College of Pharmacy, Taibah University, Medina, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates; Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates
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- School of Pharmacy, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Dallas, TX 75235, USA
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Kristensen MF, Frandsen Lau E, Schlafer S. Ratiometric imaging of extracellular pH in Streptococcus mutans biofilms exposed to different flow velocities and saliva film thicknesses. J Oral Microbiol 2021; 13:1949427. [PMID: 34349890 PMCID: PMC8291056 DOI: 10.1080/20002297.2021.1949427] [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: 04/14/2021] [Revised: 06/23/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Introduction: Fluid flow has a prominent influence on the metabolism of surface-attached biofilms. Dental biofilms are covered by a thin saliva film that flows at different rates in different locations under stimulated and unstimulated conditions. Methods:The present study employed pH ratiometry to study the impact of different flow velocities, saliva film thicknesses and saliva concentrations on microscale pH developments in Streptococcus mutans biofilms of different age. Results:While saliva flow at a velocity of 0.8 mm/min (unstimulated flow) had little impact on biofilm pH, stimulated flow (8 mm/min; 80 mm/min) affected vertical pH gradients in the biofilms and raised the average pH in 48-h biofilms, but not in 72-h and 168-h biofilms. The saliva film thickness had a strong impact on biofilm pH under both static and dynamic conditions. pH drops were significantly higher in biofilms exposed to a thin saliva film (≤ 50 µm) than a thick saliva film (> 50 µm). pH drops in the biofilms were also strongly dependent on the saliva concentration and thus the buffer capacity of the salivary medium. For 48-h and 72-h biofilms, but not for 168-h biofilms, pH drops in distinct microenvironments were more pronounced when the local biofilm thickness was high.
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- Section for Periodontology, Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Dentistry and oral health, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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Ramezani J, Khaligh MR, Ansari G, Yazdani Y, Mohammadi S. Association of salivary physicochemical characteristics and peptide levels with dental caries in children. J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent 2021; 39:189-195. [PMID: 34341240 DOI: 10.4103/jisppd.jisppd_251_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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AIM The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the association of physicochemical properties and antimicrobial peptide levels of saliva with caries activity in children. MATERIALS AND METHODS The required volume of unstimulated saliva was collected from 41 children aged 3-12 years with no systemic diseases. Caries activity was calculated using DMFS and dmfs records for each participating child. Collected saliva samples were then examined for their flow rate, pH, and buffering capacity. The concentration of three peptides was assessed including LL-37, human neutrophil peptide (HNP) 1-3, and human beta-defensin (HBD)-3 through an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The correlation between caries activity score (CAS) and salivary variables was looked using the linear regression and Spearman's correlation method. The comparison of CAS means between high- and low-value groups of salivary items was performed using independent sample t-test while the association of CAS and salivary parameters in categorical scale was tested by Chi-square test. RESULTS No statistically significant differences were found between the CAS means at low and high categories of each salivary physicochemical parameter and those of antimicrobial peptides. There was a negative correlation between HNP1-3 and CAS and also between HBD-3 and CAS, but these results were not statistically meaningful. High HNP1-3 concentration was noted in 67% of the low caries rate group and 29% of the high caries rate group, with a statistically significant difference between the low and high caries rate groups (P = 0.019). CONCLUSION Salivary inherent factors are not dominant determinants in caries activity. The current results may suggest that α-defensins (HNP1-3) have a protective role against dental caries.
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- Jamileh Ramezani
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Golestan University of Medical Sciences; Dental Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Golestan University of Medical Sciences; Dental Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Immunology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Science Technologies, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Advanced Medical Science Technologies, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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Arbutina R, Pavelić B, Trtić N, Janković O, Veselinović V. The Effect of Long-Term Antihypertensive Therapy on the Change in Secretion and Calcium, Bicarbonate and Phosphate Ion Concentration in Non-Stimulated and Stimulated Saliva. Acta Stomatol Croat 2021; 54:401-411. [PMID: 33642604 PMCID: PMC7871434 DOI: 10.15644/asc54/4/7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the amount of saliva secreted and calcium, bicarbonate, and phosphate ion concentration in patients receiving antihypertensive for five years or over five years (patient group) and in healthy patients (control group). Material and methods The patient or experimental group included 31 subjects who were admitted to a cardiovascular clinic and had been receiving an antihypertensive drug therapy for more than five years. The control group included 31 healthy subjects. The measured amount of saliva was further used to determine the calcium, phosphate and bicarbonate ion concentration values. Calcium and phosphate ions were determined spectrophotometrically, while bicarbonate ions were determined by titration. Results A two-way-test (Student's test) was used to compare the values of variables. The amount of excreted saliva was statistically significantly lower in the patient group in non-stimulated (1.739 mL/5 min) and stimulated saliva (3.594 mL/5 min). Calcium ion concentration was statistically significantly lower in patient group in resting saliva (6.143 mg/dL). Bicarbonate and phosphate ion concentration in patient group was statistically significantly higher in non-stimulated (bicarbonate ion = 14.041 mmol/L, phosphate ion = 2.818 μmol/L) and stimulated saliva (bicarbonate ion = 10.872 mmol/L, phosphate ion = 1.454 μmol/L), respectively. Conclusion A reduced amount of saliva and calcium ion concentration indicates the possibility of a higher frequency of hard dental tissue demineralization process. On the contrary, the increase in the phosphate and bicarbonate ion concentration in the patient group affects the regulation of acid-base balance, thus having a preventive effect.
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- Radmila Arbutina
- Department of Endodontics, Medical Faculty, University of Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Parodontology and Oral Disease, Medical Faculty, University of Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Endodontics, Medical Faculty, University of Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Prosthetics, Medical Faculty, University of Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Castillo-Lopez E, Petri RM, Ricci S, Rivera-Chacon R, Sener-Aydemir A, Sharma S, Reisinger N, Zebeli Q. Dynamic changes in salivation, salivary composition, and rumen fermentation associated with duration of high-grain feeding in cows. J Dairy Sci 2021; 104:4875-4892. [PMID: 33663833 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2020-19142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Salivary secretions are essential for the regulation of digestive processes, as well as rumen and cow health. This research evaluated the effects of the duration of high-grain feeding, and of the time relative to a meal, on salivation, saliva properties, feed bolus characteristics, chewing activity, ruminal and reticular volatile fatty acids, as well as salivary and ruminal pH. Nine nonlactating cannulated Holstein cows were sampled at 1 and 23 d after transition to a 65% grain diet (short term and long term, respectively). Both before and after a controlled meal (2.5 kg of dry matter, offered over 4 h), unstimulated saliva was taken orally for composition analysis. Stimulated salivation and feed boli characteristics were evaluated by collection of ingesta from cardia during 30 min. Chewing and ruminal pH were measured during the controlled meal and for a total of 6 h thereafter. Results from unstimulated saliva showed no effect of the duration of high-grain feeding on bicarbonate, phosphate, total proteins, mucins, lysozyme, and buffer capacity, but increased osmolality at the long term. Lysozyme activity did not differ with high-grain feeding duration, but tended to be lower after the meal. In contrast to short-term-fed cows, the long-term-fed cows increased both meal consumption and feed bolus size, but decreased chewing and feed ensalivation (5.2 vs. 4.6 ± 0.50 g of saliva/g of dry matter), and had lower pH of the stimulated saliva (7.00 vs. 6.67 ± 0.076). These cows also had decreased chewing index (66.5 vs. 45.4 min/kg of neutral detergent fiber), and despite the increase in stimulated saliva buffer capacity (0.027 vs. 0.039 ± 0.006), mean ruminal pH decreased (6.31 vs. 6.11 ± 0.065) during ad libitum feeding. Both in the rumen and reticulum, the concentration of total volatile fatty acids was lower and propionate proportion was higher at the long term. Linear regression analyses revealed a positive influence of the flow rates of salivary bicarbonate and phosphate on ruminal pH during the short term. For every 1-mol increment in the flow of bicarbonate or phosphate, ruminal pH increased by 0.062 or 0.439 units, respectively. Overall, salivary buffers are key determinants of ruminal pH regulation, especially during short-term grain feeding. However, in the long term, ruminal pH drop during ad libitum feeding was stronger, and this effect seems to be exacerbated by increased feed bolus size, accompanied by reductions in feed ensalivation, stimulated saliva pH, and chewing index.
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- Ezequias Castillo-Lopez
- Institute of Animal Nutrition and Functional Plant Compounds, and Christian Doppler Laboratory for Innovative Gut Health Concepts of Livestock, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Veterinärplatz 1, 1210 Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition and Functional Plant Compounds, and Christian Doppler Laboratory for Innovative Gut Health Concepts of Livestock, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Veterinärplatz 1, 1210 Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition and Functional Plant Compounds, and Christian Doppler Laboratory for Innovative Gut Health Concepts of Livestock, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Veterinärplatz 1, 1210 Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition and Functional Plant Compounds, and Christian Doppler Laboratory for Innovative Gut Health Concepts of Livestock, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Veterinärplatz 1, 1210 Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition and Functional Plant Compounds, and Christian Doppler Laboratory for Innovative Gut Health Concepts of Livestock, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Veterinärplatz 1, 1210 Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition and Functional Plant Compounds, and Christian Doppler Laboratory for Innovative Gut Health Concepts of Livestock, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Veterinärplatz 1, 1210 Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition and Functional Plant Compounds, and Christian Doppler Laboratory for Innovative Gut Health Concepts of Livestock, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Veterinärplatz 1, 1210 Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition and Functional Plant Compounds, and Christian Doppler Laboratory for Innovative Gut Health Concepts of Livestock, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Veterinärplatz 1, 1210 Vienna, Austria.
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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: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [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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Zhu Y, Feron G, Von Koskull D, Neiers F, Brignot H, Hummel T. The association between changes of gustatory function and changes of salivary parameters: A pilot study. Clin Otolaryngol 2021; 46:538-545. [PMID: 33370507 DOI: 10.1111/coa.13705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2020] [Revised: 11/30/2020] [Accepted: 12/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the pilot study was to explore which of the salivary parameters best reflects improvement or deterioration of taste function. METHODS A total of 14 patients were included. Taste ability was measured using taste strips and patients rated their symptom strength using visual analogue scales. Salivary parameters (flow rate, total proteins, proteolysis, catalase, total anti-oxidative capacity [TAC], carbonic anhydrase VI [caVI], and pH) were determined and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) was administered. All these parameters were measured twice with a one-year interval to acquire the changes of data. RESULTS Patients with decreased taste function exhibited a decrease in salivary proteolysis and caVI, and an increase in salivary total protein. Patients with increased taste function also showed an increase in salivary total protein. Δ Salivary flow rate was negatively correlated with Δ taste strip scores. Δ Salivary pH was significantly lower in patients with increased taste function compared to patients with decreased taste function. Δ BDI was positively correlated with both Δ symptoms ratings. Across all patients, symptom ratings decreased while salivary total protein increased; salivary flow rate, proteolysis and caVI decreased significantly compared with baseline. CONCLUSIONS The present longitudinal results suggest that changes of both taste function and taste complaints were accompanied by changes in salivary parameters, indicating that salivary parameters have the potential to be useful in the diagnosis of patients with qualitative taste disorders.
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- Yunmeng Zhu
- Smell and Taste Clinic, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, TU Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Centre des Sciences du Goûtet de l'Alimentation, CNRS, INRA, Université Bourgogne Franche -Comté, Dijon, France
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- Smell and Taste Clinic, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, TU Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Centre des Sciences du Goûtet de l'Alimentation, CNRS, INRA, Université Bourgogne Franche -Comté, Dijon, France
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- Centre des Sciences du Goûtet de l'Alimentation, CNRS, INRA, Université Bourgogne Franche -Comté, Dijon, France
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- Smell and Taste Clinic, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, TU Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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Kaczmarek U, Wrzyszcz-Kowalczyk A, Jankowska K, Prościak K, Mysiak-Dębska M, Przywitowska I, Makulska I. Selected salivary parameters in children with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome: a preliminary study. BMC Oral Health 2021; 21:17. [PMID: 33413282 PMCID: PMC7791758 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-020-01375-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2020] [Accepted: 12/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Disturbances in the levels of serum constituents occurring in chronic renal diseases can be reflected in the saliva composition. The aim of this study was to assess some selected salivary components in children suffering from idiopathic steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome (iNS). Methods A case–control study was performed on iNS and healthy participants. In unstimulated mixed saliva, pH, buffer capacity, total protein, α-amylase, peroxidase, calcium, magnesium, inorganic phosphate, fluoride, urea, uric acid and salivary flow rate were measured. Oral condition was assessed using dmft, DMFT, API and GI indices, usage of fluoride specimens and frequency of tooth brushing. Statistical analysis was performed by Shapiro–Wilk, Brown-Forsythe, Student’s t, ANOVA, Tukey’s and Pearson’s chi-square tests, Pearson’s and Spearman’s correlations, logistic regression and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. Results The study involved 94 participants of both genders aged 4–17 (47 cases in relapse or remission phase of iNS and 47 controls) who were treated in the clinic of pediatric nephrology or outpatient dental clinic. Neither group differed in the number of caries-affected primary and permanent teeth, gingival condition or use of fluoride specimens. The iNS group presented lower levels of magnesium (0.41 ± 0.34 vs. 0.60 ± 0.38 mg/dL, P < 0.05) and fluoride (0.15 ± 0.10 vs. 0.21 ± 0.10 ppm, P < 0.01) and higher contents of urea (35.19 ± 15.55 vs. 25.21 ± 10.78 mg/dL, P < 0.01) and uric acid (2.90 ± 1.23 vs. 2.34 ± 1.04 mg/dL, P < 0.05) than the controls. In the iNS participants with relapse, a higher peroxidase activity and lower magnesium content than in the remission phase were found. ROC analysis showed a weak discriminatory power of these salivary constituents for the differentiation of participants with and without disease (accuracy from 66.0 to 67.0%, area under the ROC curve (AUC) from 0.638 to 0.682) and the relapse and remission phases (accuracy 70.2% and 68.1% and AUC 0.717 and 0.675, respectively). Conclusions Levels of urea, uric acid, magnesium and fluoride in saliva can be associated with the course of iNS. Salivary levels of peroxidase and magnesium can be related to the phase of the disease. However, the measurements of these parameters cannot be useful as a noninvasive tool in diagnosing iNS and the phase of the disease.
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- Urszula Kaczmarek
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Pedodontics, Wroclaw Medical University, Krakowska 26, 50-425, Wrocław, Poland.
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Pedodontics, Wroclaw Medical University, Krakowska 26, 50-425, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Pedodontics, Wroclaw Medical University, Krakowska 26, 50-425, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department and Clinic of Pediatric Nephrology, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 213, 50-556, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Pedodontics, Wroclaw Medical University, Krakowska 26, 50-425, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Pedodontics, Wroclaw Medical University, Krakowska 26, 50-425, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department and Clinic of Pediatric Nephrology, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 213, 50-556, Wrocław, Poland
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Zehnder M, Masoch L, Gubler A, Mohn D, Attin T, Wegehaupt FJ. Buffer Solution Reduces Acidic Toothpaste Abrasivity Measured in Standardized Tests. FRONTIERS IN DENTAL MEDICINE 2020. [DOI: 10.3389/fdmed.2020.612298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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It has been speculated that the diluent used to test toothpaste abrasivity in standard tests may have an impact on their results, especially in the context of acidic toothpastes. This study tested whether an acidic toothpaste is indeed more abrasive than a neutral counterpart of otherwise identical composition, and whether this increased abrasivity is prevented by a buffered solution simulating saliva. Two experimental toothpastes of identical composition yet different pH (7.0 vs. 5.0) were prepared using standard ingredients. Subsequently, they were tested in standard absolute dentin abrasion and relative dentin abrasivity (RDA) experiments. To prepare slurries for these tests, deionized water as recommended by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO 11609:2017) was used, or a buffer solution containing bicarbonate and phosphate. The pH in these slurries was assessed and compared to the pH obtained in oral slurries of healthy individuals. Results showed that a significant (one-way ANOVA, p < 0.05) increase in mean absolute dentin abrasion and RDA values by 35 and 14%, respectively, was obtained when water was used as the diluent in conjunction with the acidic toothpaste as compared to the buffer solution. This was not the case with the neutral toothpaste. This result was explained by the finding that the buffer solution neutralized the pH in experimental slurries of the acidic toothpaste, while deionized water was unable to elevate the pH of the acidic toothpaste. That toothpaste was also neutralized in oral slurries. It was concluded that indeed the current ISO standard may result in a systematic overestimation of acidic toothpaste abrasivity.
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Morquecho-Campos P, Bikker FJ, Nazmi K, de Graaf K, Laine ML, Boesveldt S. A stepwise approach investigating salivary responses upon multisensory food cues. Physiol Behav 2020; 226:113116. [PMID: 32750433 DOI: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2020.113116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2020] [Revised: 07/02/2020] [Accepted: 07/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Exposure to sensory food cues such as smell, vision, taste and/or texture may trigger anticipatory physiological responses such as salivation, participating on adequate metabolism of the signaled food. However, the individual contribution of each sensory modality as well as the impact of particular food products on salivation and salivary composition remains unclear. Therefore, by systematically varying sensory modalities and nutrient content of food stimuli, we investigated their effect on saliva secretion, α-amylase activity and other salivary characteristics (pH level, buffering capacity, MUC5B concentration, and total protein content). Over 3 sessions, 46 normal-weight healthy participants were exposed to 12 conditions, consisting of 4 levels of sensory stimulation (odor, odor + vision, odor + vision + taste, and odor + vision + taste + mastication) and 3 types of stimuli (bread, high-in-starch; cucumber, low-in-starch; and parafilm as non-food control) during which saliva was collected. Linear mixed models showed a significant increase in salivation with increasing levels of sensory stimulation. α-amylase secretion rate increased upon the highest level of stimulation, which involved mastication, compared to odor and odor + visual level of stimulation. Other salivary characteristics varied with the level of sensory stimulation, which might be related to the total volume of salivation. The type of stimuli did not influence the saliva composition (α-amylase concentration nor other salivary components). Our findings indicate that cumulative sensory information, rather than specific (food) product, play a vital role in anticipatory salivary responses.
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- Paulina Morquecho-Campos
- Division of Human Nutrition and Health, Wageningen University, 6708 WE Wageningen, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, 1081 LA Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, 1081 LA Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Division of Human Nutrition and Health, Wageningen University, 6708 WE Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Periodontology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, 1081 LA Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Division of Human Nutrition and Health, Wageningen University, 6708 WE Wageningen, the Netherlands
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González-Aragón Pineda AE, García Pérez A, García-Godoy F. Salivary parameters and oral health status amongst adolescents in Mexico. BMC Oral Health 2020; 20:190. [PMID: 32631313 PMCID: PMC7339390 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-020-01182-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2020] [Accepted: 06/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background In the last years an increased interest in the use of salivary parameters in connection with caries experience and caries prediction has been shown. In schoolchildren investigations are known, where the relationship between caries prevalence and salivary parameters has been assessed, but in the adolescent population studies are scarce. The aim of the study was evaluate of the association among salivary parameters, oral health status and caries experience in adolescents in Mexico. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on 256 (DMFT≥5) and 165 (DMFT< 5) 12-to- 14-year-old adolescents. From all the adolescents, unstimulated mid-morning saliva samples were collected, after which the salivary flow rate was calculated, and the salivary pH and buffer capacity was measured. The caries was evaluated via the application of the DMFT score. Clinical variables such as oral hygiene and dental calculus were examined in the adolescent’s oral cavity. The adolescents provided data on their personal characteristics by completing a questionnaire, while socioeconomic data were collected from their parents. Descriptive, bivariate and logistic regression model analyses were performed. Results The prevalence of caries was 61.1% (DMFT≥5) in permanent dentition, with 72.7% of subjects presenting poor oral hygiene. The mean levels of salivary flow rate, pH, and buffer capacity was significantly lower (p < 0.05) in adolescents with caries score of DMFT≥5 than in those with caries score of DMFT < 5. Salivary flow and buffer capacity were higher in boys than in girls. The logistic regression model applied showed that adolescents with a salivary flow rate < 1 ml per min were more likely to present caries [OR = 1.58 (CI95% 1.04–2.40); p = 0.033] than adolescents with a flow rate ≥ 1 ml per-min, and that, for each unit of increased pH, the probability of presenting caries reduced by 76% [OR = 0.24 (CI95% 0.10–0.55); p = 0.001]. Conclusion Significant association was found in salivary flow rate, pH and buffer capacity in adolescents with caries (DMFT≥5). In addition to differences of these parameters by sex, the results suggest saliva parameters may act as indicators of caries in adolescents.
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- A E González-Aragón Pineda
- Faculty of Higher Studies (FES), Iztacala, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Avenida de los Barrios Número 1, Colonia Los Reyes Ixtacala, C.P. 54090, Tlalnepantla, Estado de México, Mexico
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- Faculty of Higher Studies (FES), Iztacala, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Avenida de los Barrios Número 1, Colonia Los Reyes Ixtacala, C.P. 54090, Tlalnepantla, Estado de México, Mexico.
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- Bioscience Research Center, College of Dentistry, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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Liu Y, Hannig M. Vinegar inhibits the formation of oral biofilm in situ. BMC Oral Health 2020; 20:167. [PMID: 32503624 PMCID: PMC7275295 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-020-01153-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2020] [Accepted: 05/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background Vinegar has been recognized as an effective antimicrobial agent for long. This study intended to elucidate the effect of commercially available vinegar on in situ pellicle formation and existing 24-h biofilms. Methods In situ biofilm formation took place on bovine enamel slabs mounted in individual splints and exposed intraorally over 3 min and 24 h, respectively. After 5 s rinsing with vinegar, all samples were analyzed via fluorescence microscopy (FM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). In addition, salivary samples were collected and analyzed via FM. Samples with water rinsing served as controls. Results Vinegar caused destruction of the pellicle. Compared to the control group, vinegar rinsing reduced the outer globular layer of the pellicle (p < 0.001), and resulted in formation of subsurface pellicle. Also, vinegar rinsing could reduce bacterial viability and disrupt the 24-h biofilm. Total bacteria amount of saliva samples decreased remarkably (p < 0.001) after vinegar rinsing within 30 min. Reduction of bacterial viability was observed even 120 min after vinegar rinsing in both biofilm and saliva sample (p < 0.001). Conclusion This in situ study reveals that rinsing with vinegar for only 5 s alters the pellicle layer resulting in subsurface pellicle formation. Furthermore, vinegar rinsing will destruct mature (24-h) biofilms, and significantly reduce the viability of planktonic microbes in saliva, thereby decreasing biofilm formation.
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- Yong Liu
- Clinic of Operative Dentistry, Periodontology and Preventive Dentistry, Saarland University, 66421, Homburg, Germany
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- Clinic of Operative Dentistry, Periodontology and Preventive Dentistry, Saarland University, 66421, Homburg, Germany.
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Correlation between parotid saliva composition and dental caries using 31P-NMR and ICDAS score. Arch Oral Biol 2020; 111:104651. [DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2020.104651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2019] [Revised: 01/02/2020] [Accepted: 01/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Jayathilake NM, Koley D. Glucose Microsensor with Covalently Immobilized Glucose Oxidase for Probing Bacterial Glucose Uptake by Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy. Anal Chem 2020; 92:3589-3597. [PMID: 32000487 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.9b04284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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We have developed a new dual-tip glucose sensing scanning electrochemical microcopy (SECM) probe by covalently immobilizing the glucose oxidase (GOD) enzyme onto an ultramicro electrode (UME) to measure the local glucose consumption of Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) biofilms. GOD was immobilized on a novel enzyme immobilization matrix of functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes (f-MWCNTs) and 1-butyl-4-methylpyridinium hexafluorophosphate (ionic liquid/IL) packed into the etched Pt UME. The highly selective GOD-based SECM tip showed a high current density of 94.44 (±18.55) μA·mM-1·cm-2 from 0.10 to 1.0 mM at 37 °C as a result of the synergetic effects of f-MWCNTs and ionic liquid. The detection limit of the new 25 μm diameter glucose sensor is 10.0 μM with a linear range up to 4.0 mM. The sensor was successfully used to quantify the rate of glucose consumption of S. mutans biofilms in the presence of sucrose. S. mutans catabolizes both glucose and sucrose, producing lactic acid, reducing the local pH, and causing dental caries. With sucrose, S. mutans produces exopolysaccharides to enhance bacterial adhesion on the tooth surface; subsequent lactic acid production reduces the local pH, resulting in dental caries. Because of the high selectivity of the sensor, we were able to quantify glucose consumption in the presence of sucrose. S. mutans preferentially consumed sucrose in a mixed diet of both sucrose and glucose. Furthermore, using this unique fast-response (∼2 s) glucose sensor, we were for the first time able to map the distribution of the glucose consumption profile in the local environment of S. mutans biofilm. These findings provide insight into how the fast-growing S. mutans creates nutrient-depleted regions that affect the survival and metabolic behavior of other bacterial species within oral biofilm.
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- Department of Chemistry, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon 97331, United States
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Litou C, Psachoulias D, Vertzoni M, Dressman J, Reppas C. Measuring pH and Buffer Capacity in Fluids Aspirated from the Fasted Upper Gastrointestinal Tract of Healthy Adults. Pharm Res 2020; 37:42. [PMID: 31989335 DOI: 10.1007/s11095-019-2731-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2019] [Accepted: 11/01/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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PURPOSE The design of biorelevant conditions for in vitro evaluation of orally administered drug products is contingent on obtaining accurate values for physiologically relevant parameters such as pH, buffer capacity and bile salt concentrations in upper gastrointestinal fluids. METHODS The impact of sample handling on the measurement of pH and buffer capacity of aspirates from the upper gastrointestinal tract was evaluated, with a focus on centrifugation and freeze-thaw cycling as factors that can influence results. Since bicarbonate is a key buffer system in the fasted state and is used to represent conditions in the upper intestine in vitro, variations on sample handling were also investigated for bicarbonate-based buffers prepared in the laboratory. RESULTS Centrifugation and freezing significantly increase pH and decrease buffer capacity in samples obtained by aspiration from the upper gastrointestinal tract in the fasted state and in bicarbonate buffers prepared in vitro. Comparison of data suggested that the buffer system in the small intestine does not derive exclusively from bicarbonates. CONCLUSIONS Measurement of both pH and buffer capacity immediately after aspiration are strongly recommended as "best practice" and should be adopted as the standard procedure for measuring pH and buffer capacity in aspirates from the gastrointestinal tract. Only data obtained in this way provide a valid basis for setting the physiological parameters in physiologically based pharmacokinetic models.
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- Chara Litou
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology, Biocenter, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Max von Laue St. 9, 60438, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis, 157 84, Zografou, Greece.,Drug Products and MDD III, Lavipharm S.A., Athens, Greece
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis, 157 84, Zografou, Greece
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology, Biocenter, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Max von Laue St. 9, 60438, Frankfurt am Main, Germany. .,Fraunhofer IME, Theodor Stern Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis, 157 84, Zografou, Greece.
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María PJ, Carolina MG, María Ángeles PB. Understanding human salivary esterase activity and its variation under wine consumption conditions. RSC Adv 2020; 10:24352-24361. [PMID: 35516217 PMCID: PMC9055122 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra04624h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Salivary esterase enzymes have been related to the in vitro hydrolysis of carboxylic esters associated with fruity and pleasant aroma nuances in many types of wine. However, very little is known about human total salivary esterase activity (TSEA) under physiological conditions. The purpose of this study is to gain understanding of TSEA and its relevance under wine consumption conditions. To do this, a methodology for TSEA measurement was optimised and applied to examine inter-individual differences (n = 10). Furthermore, TSEA was correlated with other salivary parameters (flow, pH, total protein content). The effect of the oral exposure to different types of wine-like solutions with different composition (ethanol, phenolic and aroma compounds) on TSEA was also assessed. Results showed large inter-individual differences, up to 86%, on TSEA values. Additionally, TSEA was positively correlated with the total salivary protein content (TPC) and negatively correlated with salivary pH and flow. After the oral exposure to wine-like solutions, the combined presence of ethanol, carboxylic esters and phenolic compounds produced the highest TSEA value. Results from this work prove that human salivary esterase is active during wine consumption, and adds support to the involvement of this enzymatic activity on wine aroma perception during wine intake, which will require future studies. Human salivary esterase is active during wine consumption supporting its potential involvement on the perception of odorant esters during wine intake.![]()
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- Pérez-Jiménez María
- Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias de la Alimentación (CIAL)
- CSIC-UAM
- Madrid
- Spain
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Ali J, Chiang M, Lee JB, Voronin GO, Bennett J, Cram A, Kagan L, Garnett MC, Roberts CJ, Gershkovich P. Is rat a good model for assessment of particulate-based taste-masked formulations? Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2019; 146:1-9. [PMID: 31726218 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2019.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2019] [Accepted: 11/06/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Recently there has been an increased interest to develop specialised dosage forms that are better suited to specific patient populations, such as paediatrics and geriatrics. In these patient populations the acceptability of the oral dosage form can be paramount to the products success. However, many Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) are known to cause an aversive taste response. One way to increase the acceptability and to enhance the palatability of the formulation is to design coated taste-masked particulate-based dosage forms. The masking of poorly tasting drugs with physical barriers such as polymer coatings can be utilised to prevent the release of drug within the oral cavity, thus preventing a taste response. However, currently, there are few assessment tools and models available to test the efficiency of these particulate-based taste-masked formulations. The rat brief access taste aversion model has been shown to be useful in assessment of taste for liquid dosage forms. However, the applicability of the rat model for particulate-based taste masked formulations is yet to be assessed. It is not understood whether dissolution, solubility and thus exposure of the drug to taste receptors would be the same in rat and human. Therefore, rat saliva must be compared to human saliva to determine the likelihood that drug release would be similar within the oral cavity for both species. In this study rat saliva was characterised for parameters known to be important for drug dissolution, such as pH, buffer capacity, surface tension, and viscosity. Subsequently dissolution of model bitter tasting compounds, sildenafil citrate and efavirenz, in rat saliva was compared to dissolution in human saliva. For all parameters characterised and for the dissolution of both drugs in rat saliva, a substantial difference was observed when compared to human saliva. This discrepancy in saliva parameters and dissolution of model drugs suggests that preclinical taste evaluation of particulate-based taste-masked formulations suggests rat is not a good model for predicting taste of solid dosage forms or undissolved drug where dissolution is required. Alternative preclinical in vivo models in other species, or improved biorelevant in vitro models should be considered instead.
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- Joseph Ali
- School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA
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- Pfizer Ltd., Discovery Park, Ramsgate Road, Sandwich CT13 9ND, UK
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- Pfizer Ltd., Discovery Park, Ramsgate Road, Sandwich CT13 9ND, UK
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK.
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Karthik P, Ettelaie R, Chen J. Oral behaviour of emulsions stabilized by mixed monolayer. Food Res Int 2019; 125:108603. [PMID: 31554053 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2019.108603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2019] [Revised: 07/30/2019] [Accepted: 07/31/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Controlled flavour release is highly important for the formulation of food emulsions. However, manipulating oral behavior and maintaining the stability of the flavoured emulsion is quite challenging. Hence, this study aims to investigate the effect of emulsion stability and oral behaviour using mixed emulsifier monolayers of different nature for their controlled flavour release. Orange oil flavoured (0.1% orange oil +10% sunflower oil) oil-in-water emulsions were prepared by microfluidization through modified starch (MS) and whey protein isolate (WPI) with different mass ratios (0.5:0.5, 0.5:1, 1:0.5, 1:1, 1:0 and 0:1) of emulsifiers. The fabricated emulsions were <0.13 μm in size (d32) with stable oil droplets having strong negative charges. The 0.5:0.5 and 0:1 emulsion were depicted an increase in size d32 (1.17 and 0.93 μm) and unstable during storage at 28 ± 1 °C than the emulsions stored at 4 ± 0.1 °C. All the emulsions were exhibited Newtonian flow; however once mixed with artificial saliva, the 1:0 emulsion showed shear thinning behaviour. During oral processing, in-vitro and in-vivo exhibited flocculation and coalescence; subsequently, structural deformation was observed with an increase in size (d32) and weak negative charge in 1:0.5 and 1:0 emulsions. Backscattering profile revealed more destabilization for 1:0 and less for 1:0.5 emulsions. Contrarily, other emulsions did not show any changes. Therefore, oral processing of emulsions results suggested that 1:0 had quick destabilization and 1:0.5 changed gradually. Thus, mixed emulsifier monolayer contributed significantly to the behavior of emulsions when interacting with saliva and it can be useful for controlled flavour release.
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- P Karthik
- Food Oral Processing Laboratory, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310021, China
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- Food Colloids Group, School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
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- Food Oral Processing Laboratory, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310021, China.
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Kaczor-Urbanowicz KE, Wei F, Rao SL, Kim J, Shin H, Cheng J, Tu M, Wong DTW, Kim Y. Clinical validity of saliva and novel technology for cancer detection. Biochim Biophys Acta Rev Cancer 2019; 1872:49-59. [PMID: 31152821 PMCID: PMC6692231 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbcan.2019.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2018] [Revised: 04/05/2019] [Accepted: 05/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Cancer, a local disease at an early stage, systemically evolves as it progresses by triggering alterations in surrounding microenvironment, disturbing immune surveillance and further disseminating its molecular contents into circulation. This pathogenic characteristic of cancer makes the use of biofluids such as blood/serum/plasma, urine, tear and cerebrospinal fluids credible surrogates harboring tumor tissue-derived molecular alterations for the detection of cancer. Most importantly, a number of recent reports have credentialed the clinical validity of saliva for the detection of systemic diseases including cancers. In this review, we discussed the validity of saliva as credible biofluid and clinical sample type for the detection of cancers. We have presented the molecular constituents of saliva that could mirror the systemic status of our body and recent findings of salivaomics associated with cancers. Recently, liquid biopsy to detect cancer-derived circulating tumor DNA has emerged as a credible cancer-detection tool with potential benefits in screening, diagnosis and also risk management of cancers. We have further presented the clinical validity of saliva for liquid biopsy of cancers and a new technology platform based on electrochemical detection of cancer-derived ctDNA in saliva with superior sensitivity and point-of-care potential. The clinical utilities of saliva for the detection of cancers have been evidenced, but biological underpinning on the existence of molecular signatures of cancer-origin in saliva, such as via exosomal distribution, should be addressed in detail.
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- Karolina Elżbieta Kaczor-Urbanowicz
- Center for Oral and Head/Neck Oncology Research, School of Dentistry, University of California at Los Angeles, United States of America; UCLA's Section of Orthodontics, UCLA School of Dentistry, University of California at Los Angeles, United States of America
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- Center for Oral and Head/Neck Oncology Research, School of Dentistry, University of California at Los Angeles, United States of America
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- Center for Oral and Head/Neck Oncology Research, School of Dentistry, University of California at Los Angeles, United States of America
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- Center for Oral and Head/Neck Oncology Research, School of Dentistry, University of California at Los Angeles, United States of America
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- Center for Oral and Head/Neck Oncology Research, School of Dentistry, University of California at Los Angeles, United States of America
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- Center for Oral and Head/Neck Oncology Research, School of Dentistry, University of California at Los Angeles, United States of America
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- EZLife Bio Inc., 21250 Califa St #101, Woodland Hills, CA 9367, United States of America
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- Center for Oral and Head/Neck Oncology Research, School of Dentistry, University of California at Los Angeles, United States of America; UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, United States of America.
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- Center for Oral and Head/Neck Oncology Research, School of Dentistry, University of California at Los Angeles, United States of America; UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, United States of America.
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Sensory characterization of cucumbers pickled with verjuice as novel acidifying agent. Food Chem 2019; 286:78-86. [PMID: 30827669 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.01.216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2018] [Revised: 01/07/2019] [Accepted: 01/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Verjuice is an acidic unfermented unripe grape juice that has recently been proposed as an alternative to vinegar in different food preparations. In this study, pickled cucumber preserves were industrially prepared using two dilutions of verjuice as acidifying agent and compared with the traditional vinegar-pickled samples. Samples were chemically characterized and subjected to sensory analyses using a trained panel and consumers. The different acidifying agents resulted in pickled cucumbers giving different olfactory and gustatory evaluations. No differences in appearance and texture were found. Despite showing chemical and sensory differences, pickles preserved with verjuice and vinegar had similar overall liking scores for visual, olfactory and gustatory aspects. A key feature of pickles prepared with verjuice is their lack of acetic acid potentially conferring them an additional value, suggesting that verjuice represents a viable alternative to vinegar for the production of pickles with distinctive sensorial properties.
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Roblegg E, Coughran A, Sirjani D. Saliva: An all-rounder of our body. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2019; 142:133-141. [PMID: 31220573 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2019.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2019] [Revised: 06/05/2019] [Accepted: 06/17/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Saliva is a multifaceted bodily fluid that is often taken for granted but is indispensable for oral health and overall well-being in humans. Although mainly comprised of water (99.5%), proteins, ions and enzymes turn saliva into a viscoelastic solution that performs a variety of vital tasks. This review article gives a brief overview of the salivary gland system, as well as the composition, output and functions of saliva. It also addresses the current applications of saliva for diagnostic purposes, the clinical relevance of saliva in oral diseases as well as current treatment options.
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- Eva Roblegg
- University of Graz, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, Universitaetsplatz 1, 8010 Graz, Austria.
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford University, 801 Welch Road, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford University, 801 Welch Road, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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In vitro evaluation of the cariogenic potential of rebaudioside A compared to sucrose and xylitol. Clin Oral Investig 2019; 24:113-122. [DOI: 10.1007/s00784-019-02908-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2019] [Accepted: 04/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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A Study on Changes in pH and Sodium Salivary Bicarbonate Among Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia Before and After Chemotherapy. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CANCER MANAGEMENT 2019. [DOI: 10.5812/ijcm.83449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Esberg A, Haworth S, Brunius C, Lif Holgerson P, Johansson I. Carbonic Anhydrase 6 Gene Variation influences Oral Microbiota Composition and Caries Risk in Swedish adolescents. Sci Rep 2019; 9:452. [PMID: 30679524 PMCID: PMC6345836 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-36832-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2018] [Accepted: 11/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Carbonic anhydrase VI (CA6) catalyses the reversible hydration of carbon dioxide in saliva with possible pH regulation, taste perception, and tooth formation effects. This study assessed effects of variation in the CA6 gene on oral microbiota and specifically the acidophilic and caries-associated Streptococcus mutans in 17-year old Swedish adolescents (n = 154). Associations with caries status and secreted CA6 protein were also evaluated. Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (27 SNPs in 5 haploblocks) and saliva and tooth biofilm microbiota from Illumina MiSeq 16S rDNA (V3-V4) sequencing and culturing were analysed. Haploblock 4 (rs10864376, rs3737665, rs12138897) CCC associated with low prevalence of S. mutans (OR (95% CI): 0.5 (0.3, 0.8)), and caries (OR 0.6 (0.3, 0.9)), whereas haploblock 4 TTG associated with high prevalence of S. mutans (OR: 2.7 (1.2, 5.9)) and caries (OR: 2.3 (1.2, 4.4)). The TTG-haploblock 4 (represented by rs12138897(G)) was characterized by S. mutans, Scardovia wiggsiae, Treponema sp. HOT268, Tannerella sp. HOT286, Veillonella gp.1 compared with the CCC-haploblock 4 (represented by rs12138897(C)). Secreted CA6 in saliva was weakly linked to CA6 gene variation. In conclusion, the results indicate that CA6 gene polymorphisms influence S. mutans colonization, tooth biofilm microbiota composition and risk of dental caries in Swedish adolescents.
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Affiliation(s)
- A Esberg
- Department of Odontology/Section of Cariology, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden.
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- Medical Research Council Integrative Epidemiology Unit, Department of Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom.,Bristol Dental School, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Department of Biology and Biological Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Odontology/Section of Pedodontics, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Odontology/Section of Cariology, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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Application of biorelevant saliva-based dissolution for optimisation of orally disintegrating formulations of felodipine. Int J Pharm 2019; 555:228-236. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2018.11.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2018] [Revised: 10/22/2018] [Accepted: 11/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The role of natural salivary defences in maintaining a healthy oral microbiota. J Dent 2019; 80 Suppl 1:S3-S12. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2018.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 151] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2018] [Accepted: 08/22/2018] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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