scholarly journals Novel Video-Laryngoscope with Wireless Image Transmission via Wi-Fi towards a Smartphone

Electronics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1629
Author(s):  
Mauricio Guerra-Hernández ◽  
Gabriela Josefina Vidaña-Martínez ◽  
José S. Camacho-Juárez ◽  
Hugo Barragán-Villegas ◽  
José Enrique Calacuayo-Rojas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Image Transmission ◽  
Video Laryngoscope ◽  
In Vivo Studies ◽  
Smart Devices ◽  
Performance Indexes ◽  
In Vivo Tests

A low-cost video laryngoscope (VDL) called Hybrid 1.0 was developed using smart devices for visualization. To test its performance, we compared it with a high-end VDL device, using both in vitro and in vivo studies. During the in vitro study, medical students without experience in airway intubation were randomly asked to intubate a mannequin with different degrees of difficulty (Cormack–Lehane scales) by using either the Hybrid 1.0 VDL (GI) or a conventional laryngoscope (GII). During the in vivo study, N = 60 endotracheal intubations were performed by resident and base physicians, divided into two groups; the first group intubated with the Hybrid 1.0 VDL (GI) while the second group used a VDL C-Mac shovel (GII). As performance indexes, both studies reported the number of successful intubations (correct capnography signal) and intubation time. For the in vitro testing, no statistically significant differences were found regarding the number of successful intubations, while statistically significant differences were found regarding the intubation times. During the in vivo tests, procedures were performed by residents and by base physicians, and no statistically significant differences were found. The provided results point out that the VDL proposed can be clinically useful and offers technical characteristics similar to other VDLs that currently exist on the market.

Analysis on Homoeopathic Preparation of Asterias Rubens for Evaluating Anti Breast Cancer Cell Line using Similia Principle

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL4) ◽  
pp. 805-808
Author(s):  
Ravikumar Raju ◽  
Teja ◽  
Sravanathi P ◽  
Muthu Babu K
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cell Line ◽  
Cancer Cell ◽  
Cancer Cell Line ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
In Vivo Studies ◽  
Asterias Rubens ◽  
Mcf 7

Breast cancer is the subsequent foremost reason of cancer death in a woman and ranks as the primary foremost reason of death in India. In its conduct, several measures and recommendation are considered. Homoeopathic medicines are one of the part of a corresponding, and another medicine is utilized for the treatment of cancer. The main purpose of the investigation is to evaluate the anticancer action of homoeopathic arrangements of Asterias rubens  on the basis of the similia principle. We directed an in vitro study using MTT assay to control the result of ultra diluted homoeopathic preparation in contradiction of two human breast glandular cancer cell lines(MCF-7 and MDA-MD- 231), frequently used for the breast cancer treatment, by testing the feasibility of breast cancer (MCF-7 and MDA-MD-231) cell line, with various attenuations of Asterias rubens  at 24 hrs. Multiple comparisons between tested reagents at different concentrations confirmed the significance of the said results. At a dilution of 1:25 6CH and 30CH potency shown superior activity on MCF-7 and no such significant changes on MDA-MD-231 at any dilutions As it fails to offer estrogen receptor(ER) Also progesterone receptor (PR) expression, and also HER2 (human epidermal development variable receptor2) so continuously a triple-negative breast cancer it will be a hostility manifestation for breast cancer with restricted medicine choices. However, further potency needs to be tested. These preliminary significant results warrant further in vitro and in vivo studies to estimate the possible of Asterias rubens  a medicine to treat breast cancer.

scholarly journals Azaspiracids Increase Mitochondrial Dehydrogenases Activity in Hepatocytes: Involvement of Potassium and Chloride Ions

Marine Drugs ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Pelin ◽  
Jane Kilcoyne ◽  
Chiara Florio ◽  
Philipp Hess ◽  
Aurelia Tubaro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chloride Channels ◽  
Gastrointestinal Symptoms ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Chloride Ions ◽  
In Vivo Studies ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Channel Inhibition ◽  
Dehydrogenases Activity

Background: Azaspiracids (AZAs) are marine toxins that are produced by Azadinium and Amphidoma dinoflagellates that can contaminate edible shellfish inducing a foodborne poisoning in humans, which is characterized by gastrointestinal symptoms. Among these, AZA1, -2, and -3 are regulated in the European Union, being the most important in terms of occurrence and toxicity. In vivo studies in mice showed that, in addition to gastrointestinal effects, AZA1 induces liver alterations that are visible as a swollen organ, with the presence of hepatocellular fat droplets and vacuoles. Hence, an in vitro study was carried out to investigate the effects of AZA1, -2, and -3 on liver cells, using human non-tumor IHH hepatocytes. Results: The exposure of IHH cells to AZA1, -2, or -3 (5 × 10−12–1 × 10−7 M) for 24 h did not affect the cell viability and proliferation (Sulforhodamine B assay and 3H-Thymidine incorporation assay), but they induced a significant concentration-dependent increase of mitochondrial dehydrogenases activity (MTT reduction assay). This effect depends on the activity of mitochondrial electron transport chain complex I and II, being counteracted by rotenone and tenoyl trifluoroacetone, respectively. Furthermore, AZAs-increased mitochondrial dehydrogenase activity was almost totally suppressed in the K+-, Cl−-, and Na+-free media and sensitive to the specific inhibitors of KATP and hERG potassium channels, Na+/K+, ATPase, and cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) chloride channels. Conclusions: These results suggest that AZA mitochondrial effects in hepatocytes derive from an imbalance of intracellular levels of K+ and, in particular, Cl− ions, as demonstrated by the selective reduction of toxin effects by CFTR chloride channel inhibition.

scholarly journals Power spectral density-based nearinfrared sub-band detection for noninvasive blood glucose prediction in both in-vitro and in-vivo studies

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (06) ◽  
pp. 1850035
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Akkaya ◽  
Erman Selim ◽  
Mert Altintas ◽  
Mehmet Engin
Keyword(s):  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Spectral Density ◽  
Power Spectral Density ◽  
Optical System ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
In Vivo Studies ◽  
Power Spectral

Diabetes is a widespread and serious disease and noninvasive measurement has been in high demand. To address this problem, a power spectral density-based method was offered for determining glucose sensitive sub-bands in the nearinfrared (NIR) spectrum. The experiments were conducted using phantoms of different optical properties in-vitro conditions. The optical bands 1200–1300[Formula: see text]nm and 2100–2200[Formula: see text]nm were found feasible for measuring blood glucose. After that, a photoplethysmography (PPG)-based low cost and portable optical system was designed. It has six different NIR wavelength LEDs for illumination and an InGaAs photodiode for detection. Optical density values were calculated through the system and used as independent variables for multiple linear regression analysis. The results of blood glucose levels for 24 known healthy subjects showed that the optical system prediction was nearly 80% in the A zone and 20% in the B zone according to the Clarke Error Grid analysis. It was shown that a promising easy-use, continuous, and compact optical system had been designed.

scholarly journals 1074-152 Will combinations of multiple agents produce more robust contrast imaging? An in vitro study and in vivo studies in dogs

2004 ◽  
Vol 43 (5) ◽  
pp. A328
Author(s):  
Xiaokui Li ◽  
Hui Jiang ◽  
Diane Paine ◽  
Zuhua Mao ◽  
Aarti Hejmadi Bhat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Vitro Study ◽  
In Vivo Studies ◽  
Multiple Agents ◽  
Contrast Imaging

scholarly journals Influence of dental exposure to oral environment on smear layer removal and collagen exhibition after using different conditioning agents

2011 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 479-485 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucas Amaral Fontanari ◽  
Shelon Cristina Souza Pinto ◽  
Rodrigo Cavassim ◽  
Rubens Spin-Neto ◽  
Eduardo de Paula Ishi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Modification ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Root Surface ◽  
In Vivo Studies ◽  
Impacted Teeth ◽  
Surface Conditioning ◽  
Oral Environment ◽  
Root Surface Conditioning

Although in vitro studies have shown encouraging results for root surface conditioning with demineralizing agents, in vivo studies have failed to show its benefits in periodontal healing. This can be attributed to several factors, among which, the hypermineralization of dental surface. Therefore, this in vitro study compared, using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), the effect of root surface conditioning with different conditioners (1% and 25% citric acid, 24% EDTA and 50 mg/mL tetracycline hydrochloride) in impacted teeth and in teeth that had their roots exposed to the oral environment. One trained examiner assessed the SEM micrographs using a root surface modification index. There was a tendency of more root surface modification in the group of impacted teeth, suggesting that the degree of root mineralization influences its chemical demineralization.

scholarly journals In Vitro Study of Licorice on IL-1β-Induced Chondrocytes and In Silico Approach for Osteoarthritis

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (12) ◽  
pp. 1337
Author(s):  
Akhtar Ali ◽  
YoungJoon Park ◽  
Jeonghoon Lee ◽  
Hyo-Jin An ◽  
Jong-Sik Jin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
In Silico ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
In Silico Analysis ◽  
In Vivo Studies ◽  
Binding Potential ◽  
New Variety ◽  
Chondrocyte Hypertrophy ◽  
Active Compounds

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative joint disorder that affects joint function, mobility, and pain. The release of proinflammatory cytokines stimulates matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and aggrecanase production which further induces articular cartilage degradation. Hypertrophy-like changes in chondrocytes are considered to be an important feature of OA pathogenesis. A Glycyrrhiza new variety, Wongam (WG), was developed by the Korea Rural Development Administration to enhance the cultivation and quality of Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (licorice). This study examined the regulatory effect of WG against hypertrophy-like changes such as RUNX2, Collagen X, VEGFA, MMP-13 induction, and Collagen II reduction induced by IL-1β in SW1353 human chondrocytes. Additionally, in silico methods were performed to identify active compounds in licorice to target chondrocyte hypertrophy-related proteins. WG showed inhibitory effects against IL-1β-induced chondrocyte hypertrophy by regulating both HDAC4 activation via the PTH1R/PKA/PP2A pathway and the SOX9/β-catenin signaling pathway. In silico analysis demonstrated that 21 active compounds from licorice have binding potential with 11 targets related to chondrocyte hypertrophy. Further molecular docking analysis and in vivo studies elicited four compounds. Based on HPLC, isoliquiritigenin and its precursors were identified and quantified. Taken together, WG is a potential therapeutic agent for chondrocyte hypertrophy-like changes in OA.

Pulp Regeneration by 3-dimensional Dental Pulp Stem Cell Constructs

2018 ◽  
Vol 97 (10) ◽  
pp. 1137-1143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Itoh ◽  
J.I. Sasaki ◽  
M. Hashimoto ◽  
C. Katata ◽  
M. Hayashi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Dental Pulp ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
In Vivo Studies ◽  
Human Tooth ◽  
Pulp Regeneration ◽  
Immunodeficient Mice ◽  
3 Dimensional

Dental pulp regeneration therapy for the pulpless tooth has attracted recent attention, and clinical trial studies are underway with the tissue engineering approach. However, there remain many concerns, including the extended period for regenerating the dental pulp. In addition, the use of scaffolds increases the risk of inflammation and infection. To establish a basic technology for novel dental pulp regenerative therapy that allows transplant of pulp-like tissue, we attempted to fabricate scaffold-free 3-dimensional (3D) cell constructs composed of dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs). Furthermore, we assessed viability of these 3D DPSC constructs for dental pulp regeneration through in vitro and in vivo studies. For the in vitro study, we obtained 3D DPSC constructs by shaping sheet-like aggregates of DPSCs with a thermoresponsive hydrogel. DPSCs within constructs remained viable even after prolonged culture; furthermore, 3D DPSC constructs possessed a self-organization ability necessary to serve as a transplant tissue. For the in vivo study, we filled the human tooth root canal with DPSC constructs and implanted it subcutaneously into immunodeficient mice. We found that pulp-like tissues with rich blood vessels were formed within the human root canal 6 wk after implantation. Histologic analyses revealed that transplanted DPSCs differentiated into odontoblast-like mineralizing cells at sites in contact with dentin; furthermore, human CD31–positive endothelial cells were found at the center of regenerated tissue. Thus, the self-organizing ability of 3D DPSC constructs was active within the pulpless root canal in vivo. In addition, blood vessel–rich pulp-like tissues can be formed with DPSCs without requiring scaffolds or growth factors. The technology established in this study allows us to prepare DPSC constructs with variable sizes and shapes; therefore, transplantation of DPSC constructs shows promise for regeneration of pulpal tissue in the pulpless tooth.

scholarly journals Taurine Inhibits Glucocorticoid-Induced Bone Mitochondrial Injury, Preventing Osteonecrosis in Rabbits and Cultured Osteocytes

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (18) ◽  
pp. 6892
Author(s):  
Hiroaki Hirata ◽  
Shusuke Ueda ◽  
Toru Ichiseki ◽  
Miyako Shimasaki ◽  
Yoshimichi Ueda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mitochondrial Function ◽  
Rabbit Model ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
In Vivo Studies ◽  
Mitochondrial Injury ◽  
Gluteus Muscle ◽  
Glucocorticoid Administration ◽  
Stress Environment

Mitochondrial injury has recently been implicated in the pathogenesis of glucocorticoid-induced osteonecrosis. Using cultured osteocytes and a rabbit model, we investigated the possibility that taurine (TAU), which is known to play a role in the preservation of mitochondrial function, might also prevent the development of osteonecrosis. To reduplicate the intraosseous environment seen in glucocorticoid-induced osteonecrosis, dexamethasone (Dex) was added to MLO-Y4 cultured in 1% hypoxia (H-D stress environment). An in vitro study was conducted in which changes in mitochondrial transcription factor A (TFAM), a marker of mitochondrial function, and ATP5A produced by mitochondria, induced by the presence/absence of taurine addition were measured. To confirm the effect of taurine in vivo, 15 Japanese White rabbits were administered methylprednisolone (MP) 20 mg/kg as a single injection into the gluteus muscle (MP+/TAU− group), while for 5 consecutive days from the day of MP administration, taurine 100 mg/kg was administered to 15 animals (MP+/TAU+ group). As a control 15 untreated rabbits were also studied. The rabbits in each of the groups were sacrificed on the 14th day after glucocorticoid administration, and the bilateral femora were harvested. Histopathologically, the incidence of osteonecrosis was quantified immunohistochemically by quantifying TFAM and ATP5A expression. In the rabbits exposed to an H-D stress environment and in MP+/TAU− group, TFAM and ATP5A expression markedly decreased. With addition of taurine in the in vitro and in vivo studies, the expression of TFAM and ATP5A was somewhat decreased as compared with Dex−/hypoxia− or MP−/TAU− group, while improvement was noted as compared with Dex+/hypoxia+ or MP+/TAU− group. In rabbits, the incidence of osteonecrosis was 80% in MP+/TAU− group, in contrast to 20% in the taurine administered group (MP+/TAU+), representing a significant decrease. Since taurine was documented to exert a protective effect on mitochondrial function by inhibiting the mitochondrial dysfunction associated with glucocorticoid administration, we speculated that it might also indirectly help to prevent the development of osteonecrosis in this context. Since taurine is already being used clinically, we considered that its clinical application would also likely be smooth.

P0554IN VITRO ASSESSMENT OF HA330 CARTRIDGE ADSORPTION CAPACITY REALTED TO VANCOMYCIN

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (Supplement_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Lorenzin ◽  
Llaria Godi ◽  
Massimo De Cal ◽  
Claudio Ronco
Keyword(s):  
Adsorption Isotherm ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Potential Interaction ◽  
Blood Purification ◽  
Reduction Ratio ◽  
In Vivo Studies ◽  
Adsorptive Capacity ◽  
Therapeutic Drug

Abstract Background and Aims The rationale for blood purification as adjunctive therapy during sepsis involved the capacity in removing endogenous and exogenous toxins, but currently no recommendations exists [1]. A critical point may be the potential interaction with antimicrobial therapy, which remains the mainstay of sepsis treatment. HA330 cartridge (Jafron, Zhuhai City, China), widely used in China and actually available in Europe, is used in hemoperfusion for blood purification in septic patients.The aim of this in vitro study was to investigate the adsorptive capacity of HA330 related to vancomycin (VAN). Reference: 1. Rhodes A et al. Crit Care Med 45:486-552. 2017 Method This is an experimental study, simulating an hemoperfusion treatment with HA330. We circulated (250 ml/min) in a closed loop 500 ml of normal saline solution enriched with VAN, stirred and maintained at 37°C. We spiked 100 mg of VAN every 15 minutes to increase the antibiotic load until reaching 1500 mg, the last injection was 500 mg to get a total amount of 2 g. Samples were collected from the inlet line at each VAN adjunct, after system stabilization. Measured VAN concentrations were used to get the adsorption isotherm: for each VAN load, the adsorbed amount of VAN was obtained by multiplying VAN reduction ratio and the quantity of VAN injected. Results Figure 1 shows VAN adsorption isotherm obtained with HA330 cartridge. We observed that, at each injection, after 15 minutes VAN was almost entirely adsorbed by the cartridge, with an average reduction ratio of 0.96. Interestingly, this was confirmed even adding 500 mg at once. Even increasing the VAN load to 500 mg at once, the reduction ratio was maintained. Conclusion In our study, simulating hemoperfusion using HA330, a rapid and clinically relevant removal of VAN has been shown. A significant amount of VAN (2g) was adsorbed without reaching membrane saturation nor reducing its adsorptive capacity. In a clinical setting, we recommend a therapeutic drug monitoring to optimize VAN levels during blood purification with HA330 and a VAN loading dose may be considered. Further in vivo studies are warranted to confirm these findings.

scholarly journals Bletilla striataMicron Particles Function as a Hemostatic Agent by Promoting Rapid Blood Aggregation

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chen Zhang ◽  
Rui Zeng ◽  
Zhencheng Liao ◽  
Chaomei Fu ◽  
Hui Luo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
In Vivo Studies ◽  
Hemostatic Agent ◽  
Severe Bleeding ◽  
Promising Alternative ◽  
Bletilla Striata ◽  
Visible Particle ◽  
Injury Model

The human body cannot control blood loss without treatment. Available hemostatic agents are ineffective at treating cases of severe bleeding and are expensive or raise safety concerns.Bletilla striataserve as an inexpensive, natural, and promising alternative. However, no detailed studies on its hemostatic approach have been performed. The aim of this study was to examine the hemostatic effects ofB. striataMicron Particles (BSMPs) and their hemostatic mechanisms. We prepared and characterized BSMPs of different size ranges and investigated their use as hemostatic agent. BSMPs of different size ranges were characterized by scanning electron microscope. In vitro coagulation studies revealed BSMP-blood aggregate formation via stereoscope and texture analyzers. In vivo studies based on rat injury model illustrated the BSMP capabilities under conditions of hemostasis. Compared to other BSMPs of different size ranges, BSMPs of 350–250 μm are most efficient in hemostasis. As powder sizes decrease, the degree of aggregation between particles and hemostatic BSMP effects declines. The BSMP in contact with a bleeding surface locally forms a visible particle/blood aggregate as a physical barrier that facilitates hemostasis. Considering the facile preparation, low cost, and long shelf life ofB. striata, BSMPs offer great potential as mechanisms of trauma treatment.

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