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Gonçalves Â, Matias M, Salvador JAR, Silvestre S. Bioactive Bismuth Compounds: Is Their Toxicity a Barrier to Therapeutic Use? Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:1600. [PMID: 38338879 PMCID: PMC10855265 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25031600] [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: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
Abstract
Bismuth compounds are considered relatively non-toxic, with their low solubility in aqueous solutions (e.g., biological fluids) being the major contributing factor to this property. Bismuth derivatives are widely used for the treatment of peptic ulcers, functional dyspepsia, and chronic gastritis. Moreover, the properties of bismuth compounds have also been extensively explored in two main fields of action: antimicrobial and anticancer. Despite the clinical interest of bismuth-based drugs, several side effects have also been reported. In fact, excessive acute ingestion of bismuth, or abuse for an extended period of time, can lead to toxicity. However, evidence has demonstrated that the discontinuation of these compounds usually reverses their toxic effects. Notwithstanding, the continuously growing use of bismuth products suggests that it is indeed part of our environment and our daily lives, which urges a more in-depth review and investigation into its possible undesired activities. Therefore, this review aims to update the pharmaco-toxicological properties of bismuth compounds. A special focus will be given to in vitro, in vivo, and clinical studies exploring their toxicity.
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- Ângela Gonçalves
- CICS-UBI—Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6201-506 Covilhã, Portugal; (Â.G.); (M.M.)
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- CICS-UBI—Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6201-506 Covilhã, Portugal; (Â.G.); (M.M.)
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal;
- CNC—Centre for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, 3004-517 Coimbra, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI—Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6201-506 Covilhã, Portugal; (Â.G.); (M.M.)
- CNC—Centre for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, 3004-517 Coimbra, Portugal
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Nasiri K, Masoumi SM, Amini S, Goudarzi M, Tafreshi SM, Bagheri A, Yasamineh S, Alwan M, Arellano MTC, Gholizadeh O. Recent advances in metal nanoparticles to treat periodontitis. J Nanobiotechnology 2023; 21:283. [PMID: 37605182 PMCID: PMC10440939 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-02042-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023] Open
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The gradual deterioration of the supporting periodontal tissues caused by periodontitis, a chronic multifactorial inflammatory disease, is thought to be triggered by the colonization of dysbiotic plaque biofilms in a vulnerable host. One of the most prevalent dental conditions in the world, periodontitis is now the leading factor in adult tooth loss. When periodontitis does develop, it is treated by scraping the mineralized deposits and dental biofilm off the tooth surfaces. Numerous studies have shown that non-surgical treatment significantly improves clinical and microbiological indices in individuals with periodontitis. Although periodontal parameters have significantly improved, certain bacterial reservoirs often persist on root surfaces even after standard periodontal therapy. Periodontitis has been treated with local or systemic antibiotics as well as scaling and root planning. Since there aren't many brand-new antibiotics on the market, several researchers are currently concentrating on creating alternate methods of combating periodontal germs. There is a delay in a study on the subject of nanoparticle (NP) toxicity, which is especially concerned with mechanisms of action, while the area of nanomedicine develops. The most promising of them are metal NPs since they have potent antibacterial action. Metal NPs may be employed as efficient growth inhibitors in a variety of bacteria, making them useful for the treatment of periodontitis. In this way, the new metal NPs contributed significantly to the development of efficient anti-inflammatory and antibacterial platforms for the treatment of periodontitis. The current therapeutic effects of several metallic NPs on periodontitis are summarized in this study. This data might be used to develop NP-based therapeutic alternatives for the treatment of periodontal infections.
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- Kamyar Nasiri
- Department of Dentistry, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Science and Engineering, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- School of Dentistry, Dental Research Center, Dentistry Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Dentistry, Dental Research Center, Dentistry Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical, Yazd, Iran
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- Research Center for Clinical Virology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Medical Technical College, Al-Farahidi University, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Research Center for Clinical Virology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Seidel CL, Strobel K, Weider M, Tschaftari M, Unertl C, Willershausen I, Weber M, Hoerning A, Morhart P, Schneider M, Beckmann MW, Bogdan C, Gerlach RG, Gölz L. Orofacial clefts alter early life oral microbiome maturation towards higher levels of potentially pathogenic species: A prospective observational study. J Oral Microbiol 2023; 15:2164147. [PMID: 36632344 PMCID: PMC9828641 DOI: 10.1080/20002297.2022.2164147] [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] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Orofacial clefts (OFC) present different phenotypes with a postnatal challenge for oral microbiota development. In order to investigate the impact of OFC on oral microbiota, smear samples from 15 neonates with OFC and 17 neonates without OFC were collected from two oral niches (tongue, cheek) at two time points, i.e. after birth (T0: Ø3d OFC group; Ø2d control group) and 4-5 weeks later (T1: Ø32d OFC group; Ø31d control group). Subsequently, the samples were analyzed using next-generation sequencing. We detected a significant increase of alpha diversity and anaerobic and Gram-negative species from T0 to T1 in both groups. Further, we found that at T1 OFC neonates presented a significantly lower alpha diversity (lowest values for high cleft severity) and significantly higher levels of Enterobacteriaceae (Citrobacter, Enterobacter, Escherichia-Shigella, Klebsiella), Enterococcus, Bifidobacterium, Corynebacterium, Lactocaseibacillus, Staphylococcus, Acinetobacter and Lawsonella compared to controls. Notably, neonates with unilateral and bilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP/BCLP) presented similarities in beta diversity and a mixture with skin microbiota. However, significant differences were seen in neonates with cleft palate only compared to UCLP/BCLP with higher levels of anaerobic species. Our findings revealed an influence of OFC as well as cleft phenotype and severity on postnatal oral microbiota maturation.
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- Corinna L. Seidel
- Department of Orthodontics and Orofacial Orthopedics, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany,CONTACT Corinna L. Seidel Department of Orthodontics and Orofacial Orthopedics, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Glückstraße 11, Erlangen91054, Germany
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- Department of Orthodontics and Orofacial Orthopedics, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Orthodontics and Orofacial Orthopedics, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Orthodontics and Orofacial Orthopedics, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Orthodontics and Orofacial Orthopedics, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Orthodontics and Orofacial Orthopedics, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC) Erlangen-EMN, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC) Erlangen-EMN, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Mikrobiologisches Institut – Klinische Mikrobiologie, Immunologie und Hygiene, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany,Medical Immunology Campus Erlangen, FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Mikrobiologisches Institut – Klinische Mikrobiologie, Immunologie und Hygiene, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany,Roman G. Gerlach Mikrobiologisches Institut - Klinische Mikrobiologie, Immunologie und Hygiene Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Wasserturmstraße 3/5, Erlangen91054, Germany
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- Department of Orthodontics and Orofacial Orthopedics, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany,Lina Gölz Department of Orthodontics and Orofacial Orthopedics, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Glückstraße 11, Erlangen91054, Germany
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Hu Y, Xu Z, Hu Y, Hu L, Zi Y, Wang M, Feng X, Huang W. Bismuth Quantum Dot (Bi QD)/Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Nanocomposites with Self-Cleaning and Antibacterial Activity for Dental Applications. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:nano12213911. [PMID: 36364687 PMCID: PMC9656007 DOI: 10.3390/nano12213911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 10/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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In the oral microenvironment, bacteria colonies are easily aggregated on the tooth-restoration surface, in the manner of a biofilm, which usually consists of heterogeneous structures containing clusters of a variety of bacteria embedded in an extracellular matrix, leading to serious recurrent caries. In this contribution, zero-dimensional (0D) bismuth (Bi) quantum dots (QDs) synthesized by a facile solvothermal method were directly employed to fabricate a Bi QD/polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)-modified tooth by simple curing treatment. The result demonstrates that the as-fabricated Bi QD/PDMS-modified tooth at 37 °C for 120 min not only showed significantly improved hydrophobic performance with a water contact angle of 103° and 115° on the tooth root and tooth crown, respectively, compared to that (~20° on the tooth root, and ~5° on the tooth crown) of the pristine tooth, but also exhibited excellent antibacterial activity against S. mutans, superior biocompatibility, and biosafety. In addition, due to the highly photothermal effect of Bi QDs, the antibacterial activity of the as-fabricated Bi QD/PDMS-modified tooth could be further enhanced under illumination, even at a very low power density (12 mW cm-2). Due to the facile fabrication, excellent hydrophobicity, superior antibacterial activity, and biocompatibility and biosafety of the Bi QD/PDMS-modified tooth, it is envisioned that the Bi QD/PDMS-modified tooth with a fascinating self-cleaning and antibacterial performance can pave the way to new designs of versatile multifunctional nanocomposites to prevent secondary caries in the application of dental restoration.
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- Yingzi Hu
- Department of Stomatology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, 20 Xisi Road, Nantong 226001, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, 20 Xisi Road, Nantong 226001, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, 20 Xisi Road, Nantong 226001, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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Gong M, Zhang R, Qi J, Wang J, Liu Q, Zhou H, Song Y, Song X, Mei Y. In vitro evaluation of the antibacterial effect of colloidal bismuth subcitrate on Porphyromonas gingivalis and its biofilm. Arch Oral Biol 2021; 133:105300. [PMID: 34742000 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2021.105300] [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: 09/05/2021] [Revised: 10/24/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the antibacterial and anti-biofilm effects of colloidal bismuth subcitrate (CBS) on Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) in its planktonic and biofilm forms and also compare it with that of 0.2% chlorhexidine (CHX). DESIGN The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of CBS were determined by the microdilution method; the bacteriostatic rate of CBS was determined by the MTT assay; the effect of CBS on the membrane integrity of P. gingivalis was investigated by the flow cytometric methods. The effects of CBS on the biomass and bacterial activity of biofilm were investigated. Confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were used to investigate the activity and structure of biofilms. RESULTS The MIC and MBC values were 18.75 µg/mL and 37.5 µg/mL. CBS could damage the cell membrane of P. gingivalis. CBS effectively inhibited biofilm formation and promoted dissociation at higher concentrations of 37.5 µg/mL and 75 µg/mL, respectively. The results also indicated an altered biofilm structure and reduced biofilm thickness and bacterial aggregation. CONCLUSIONS CBS affected the metabolic and physiological processes of P. gingivalis, inhibited the formation of biofilm, and disrupted the mature biofilm.
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- Min Gong
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China; Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China; Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China; Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Nanjing Stomatological Hospital Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China; Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
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Gomez C, Hallot G, Laurent S, Port M. Medical Applications of Metallic Bismuth Nanoparticles. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13111793. [PMID: 34834207 PMCID: PMC8624144 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13111793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Revised: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Recent reviews described the efficient syntheses of metallic bismuth nanoparticles. Nevertheless, few studies have been published on the medical applications of these nanoparticles compared to the number of studies on the well-documented clinical use of the bismuth(III) complex. An analysis of the literature revealed the significant potential of metallic bismuth nanoparticles in different theranostic applications. In the diagnostic field, preclinical proofs of concept have been demonstrated for X-ray, photoacoustic and fluorescence imaging. In the therapeutic field, several preclinical studies have shown the potential of bismuth nanoparticles as X-ray radiosensitizers for use in radiotherapy and as photothermal agents for applications in near infrared phototherapy. The properties of these metallic bismuth nanoparticles as bactericidal, fungicidal, antiparasitic and antibiofilm agents have also been studied. Although information concerning the toxic effects of these nanoparticles has been collected, these data are insufficient when considering the immediate clinical use of these new nanoparticles.
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- Catherine Gomez
- Laboratoire de Génomique, Bioinformatique et Chimie Moléculaire (EA 7528), Equipe Chimie Moléculaire, Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers (CNAM), HESAM Université, 2 Rue Conté, 75003 Paris, France; (C.G.); (G.H.)
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- Laboratoire de Génomique, Bioinformatique et Chimie Moléculaire (EA 7528), Equipe Chimie Moléculaire, Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers (CNAM), HESAM Université, 2 Rue Conté, 75003 Paris, France; (C.G.); (G.H.)
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- Service de Chimie Générale, Organique et Biomédicale, Laboratoire de RMN et d’Imagerie Moléculaire, Université de Mons, 19 Avenue Maistriau, B-7000 Mons, Belgium;
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- Laboratoire de Génomique, Bioinformatique et Chimie Moléculaire (EA 7528), Equipe Chimie Moléculaire, Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers (CNAM), HESAM Université, 2 Rue Conté, 75003 Paris, France; (C.G.); (G.H.)
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