Flavonoid and Phenolic Acids Content and In Vitro Study of the Potential Anti-Aging Properties of Eutrema japonicum (Miq.) Koidz Cultivated in Wasabi Farm Poland

Skin aging is a natural, unavoidable, and complex process caused by oxidative stress. As a consequence, it leads to an increase in the activation of extracellular matrix disruption enzymes and DNA damage. The search for natural sources that inhibit these mechanisms can be a good approach to prevent skin aging. The purpose of our study was to evaluate the composition of flavonoids and phenolic acids in the extracts obtained from the flowers, roots, and leaves of Eutrema japonicum cultivated in Poland. Then, the resultant extracts were subjected to an assessment of antioxidant, anti-collagenase, anti-elastase, anti-hyaluronidase, antibacterial, and cytotoxic properties. It was demonstrated that the extract from the flowers had the highest content of flavonoid glycosides (17.15 mg/g DE). This extract showed the greatest antioxidant, anti-collagenase, anti-elastase, and anti-hyaluronidase activities compared to the other samples. Importantly, the collagenase inhibitory activity of this extract (93.34% ± 0.77%) was better than that of positive control epigallocatechin gallate (88.49% ± 0.45%). An undeniable advantage of this extract was also to possess moderate antibacterial properties and no cytotoxicity towards normal human skin fibroblasts. Our results suggest that extracts from E. japonicum flowers may be considered as a promising antiaging compound for applications in cosmetic formulations.

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Efficacy of 0.05% Chlorhexidine and 0.05% Cetylpyridinium Chloride Mouthwash to Eliminate Living Bacteria on In Situ Collected Biofilms: An In Vitro Study

Antibiotics ◽

10.3390/antibiotics10060730 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (6) ◽

pp. 730

Author(s):

Kathrin Becker ◽

Giulia Brunello ◽

Luisa Scotti ◽

Dieter Drescher ◽

Gordon John

Keyword(s):

Side Effects ◽

Cetylpyridinium Chloride ◽

Antibacterial Properties ◽

In Vitro Study ◽

Positive Control ◽

Negative Control ◽

Sterile Saline ◽

Viability Assay

Chlorhexidine (CHX) mouthwashes are frequently used as an adjunctive measure for the treatment of periodontitis and peri-implantitis, as well as in patients on maintenance therapy. However, their prolonged use is associated with several side effects. This study aimed at evaluating if a mouthwash with a reduced concentration of CHX combined with cetylpyridnium chloride (CPC) was as effective as a conventional CHX mouthwash in the reduction in living cells in oral biofilms attached to hydroxyapatite (HA) and micro-rough titanium (Ti) surfaces. Four healthy volunteers wore a customized acrylic appliance containing HA and Ti discs for in situ plaque accumulation. Biofilms were grown on the discs for 24 or 48 h and then randomly exposed for 60 s to: 0.05% CHX + 0.05% CPC, 0.1% CHX (positive control) or sterile saline (negative control). Viability assay and live-dead staining were performed to quantify bacterial viability and to distinguish live and dead cells, respectively. At both time points, contrary to saline, CHX, both alone and in combination with CPC, exhibited high antibacterial properties and induced a significant reduction in biofilm viability. This study demonstrates the potential of mouthwashes containing a low concentration of CHX combined with CPC as effective antibacterial agents for long-term applications with reduced undesired side effects.

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Antibacterial properties in-vitro of Mexican serviceberry extracts against dental biofilm species

Journal of Berry Research ◽

10.3233/jbr-210718 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-16

Author(s):

Erika-Alejandra Salinas-Peña ◽

Martha Mendoza-Rodríguez ◽

Claudia Velázquez-González ◽

Carlo Eduardo Medina-Solis ◽

América Patricia Pontigo-Loyola ◽

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Keyword(s):

Secondary Metabolites ◽

Antibacterial Properties ◽

Fusobacterium Nucleatum ◽

Positive Control ◽

Dilution Method ◽

Periodontal Pathogens ◽

Leaf Extracts ◽

Dental Biofilm ◽

Biofilm Bacteria

BACKGROUND: The Mexican serviceberry, Malacomeles denticulata, have been used as a successful oral therapy by Mexican communities without enough scientific support. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the M. denticulata extracts with selective antibacterial properties over dental biofilm bacteria. METHODS: Fruit, Leaf, and Stem of M. denticulata extracts were evaluated with micro-broth dilution method using ATCC bacteria. OD600 values had compared against each positive control (T-student-test). Anaerobically viability had confirmed by Colony-Forming-Units. Thin-Layer-Chromatography was used to identify the number of compounds and phytochemicals to identify secondary metabolites of the selected extracts. RESULTS: Streptococcus mutans showed Minimum-Bactericidal-Concentrations_(MBC) at 30 mg/mL to Fruit, Leaf, and Stem extracts. Periodontal-pathogens Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans serotype b_(MBC = 30 mg/mL_p < 0.01); Fusobacterium nucleatum subsp. nucleatum_(MBC = 30 mg/mL_p<0.001); Parvimonas micra_(MBC = 15 mg/mL_NS); Porphyromonas gingivalis_(MBC = 30 mg/mL_NS); and Prevotella intermedia_(MBC = 3.75 mg/mL_NS) presented higher sensitivity to Leaf-Methanol, than the primary colonizers. Phytochemicals showed positive results to anthraquinones, coumarins, flavonoids, saponins, saponins steroids/triterpenoids, steroids/triterpenes, and tannins/phenols. CONCLUSION: We suggest the natural extracts of fruit and leaf of the Mexican serviceberry for the preventive use over the oral cariogenic or periodontal biofilm species, by their selective antibacterial properties against pathogenic species evaluated in-vitro, and due to the presence of antibacterial secondary metabolites identified as flavonoids and saponins of M. denticulata leaf extracts.

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Evaluation of coconut water neutralized by different agents on the viability of human fibroblasts: an in vitro study

Revista de Odontologia da UNESP ◽

10.1590/1807-2577.09216 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 45 (4) ◽

pp. 234-239 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Priscilla Barbosa Ferreira SOARES ◽

Aletheia Moraes ROCHA ◽

Manuella Verdinelli de Paula REIS ◽

Camilla Christian Gomes MOURA ◽

Carlos José SOARES

Keyword(s):

Cell Viability ◽

Tap Water ◽

Human Fibroblasts ◽

In Vitro Study ◽

Positive Control ◽

Negative Control ◽

Coconut Water ◽

Ph Adjustment ◽

Adjustment Method

Abstract Objective This study evaluated four types of pH adjustment of the coconut water (CW) on viability of human fibroblasts (HFF). Material and method Natural and industrialized CW were adjusted to pH 7.0 using: (1) Sodium Hidroxide (NaOH), (2) Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3), (3) Triethanolamine (C6H15NO3), (4) 2-Amino-2-Methil-1-Propanol (C4H11NO). Fibroblasts were plated at 2×104/ well in 96 well plates and maintained in the CW solutions for 2 h and 4 h. Positive control was represented by HFF maintained in DMEM and the negative control by tap water. Cell viability was analyzed by MTT formazan method. Data were analyzed by 3-way ANOVA followed by Tukey’s and Dunnet’s test. Result There are no significant effect on the cell viability regarding type of CW, period of evaluation, and the interactions between CW and period of evaluation, CW and pH adjustment method, pH adjustment method and period of evaluation (p>0.05). Conclusion The product used for CW pH adjustment did not influenced HFF viability, thought there are a tendency of better performance in natural CW.

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Long-term antibacterial properties of a nanostructured titanium alloy surface: An in vitro study

Materials Today Bio ◽

10.1016/j.mtbio.2021.100176 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 13 ◽

pp. 100176

Author(s):

Richard Bright ◽

Daniel Fernandes ◽

Jonathan Wood ◽

Dennis Palms ◽

Anouck Burzava ◽

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Keyword(s):

Titanium Alloy ◽

Antibacterial Properties ◽

In Vitro Study ◽

Vitro Study ◽

Alloy Surface ◽

Nanostructured Titanium

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Evaluating Dentin Surface Treatments for Resin-Modified Glass Ionomer Restorative Materials

Operative Dentistry ◽

10.2341/12-162-l ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 38 (4) ◽

pp. 429-438 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

TA Imbery ◽

A Namboodiri ◽

A Duncan ◽

R Amos ◽

AM Best ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Testing Machine ◽

In Vitro Study ◽

Positive Control ◽

Negative Control ◽

Surface Treatments ◽

Band Matrices ◽

Dentin Surface ◽

Occlusal Surfaces ◽

Significant Difference

SUMMARY This in vitro study evaluated the effect of six surface treatments on the shear bond strength of three resin-modified glass ionomers (RMGIs) to dentin. Occlusal surfaces of caries-free third molars were reduced to expose only dentin. Surface treatments were smear layer intact (negative control), Cavity Conditioner, EDTA, Ketac Primer, Self Conditioner, and etching with 35% phosphoric acid followed by the application of Optibond Solo Plus. Filtek Z250 composite resin bonded with Optibond Solo Plus served as a positive control. Conditioning agents were used according to the manufacturers' instructions. After surface treatments, Fuji II LC, Riva LC, Ketac Nano, and Filtek Z250 were placed in copper-band matrices 5 mm in diameter and 2 mm in height and were light-cured for 20 seconds. Specimens were stored in 100% humidity for 24 hours, after which they were placed in deionized water for 24 hours at 37°C. They were then tested under shear forces in an Instron Universal Testing Machine at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min. A two-way analysis of variance and Tukey honestly significant difference statistical analyses (p<0.05) indicated significant interaction between RMGIs and conditioning agents. Acid etching followed by Optibond Solo Plus provided highest bond strengths for all three RMGIs, which were not statistically different from the positive control.

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Effect of Different Intermediary Bases on Microleakage of a Restorative Material in Class II Box Cavities of Primary Teeth

The International Journal of Artificial Organs ◽

10.5301/ijao.5000566 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 40 (2) ◽

pp. 82-87 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Faika Y. Abdelmegid ◽

Fouad S. Salama ◽

Waleed M. Al-Mutairi ◽

Saud K. Al-Mutairi ◽

Sultan O. Baghazal

Keyword(s):

Primary Teeth ◽

In Vitro Study ◽

Class Ii ◽

Positive Control ◽

Negative Control ◽

The Other ◽

Control Groups ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Mean

Introduction The aim of this in vitro study was to assess and compare the effect of different intermediary bases on microleakage between tooth and a nanocomposite interface in Class II box cavities in primary teeth. Methods Standard Class II box cavities were prepared in 52 primary molars and randomly divided into 9 groups according to the intermediary base used (Multicore Flow, Fuji II LC, SDR, Smart Dentin Replacement, and Biodentine). All specimens were subjected to thermocycling and prepared for microleakage testing and evaluation. Results There was significant difference in the mean ranks of microleakage between the 9 groups, which was observed in the gingival side (p<0.0001) and the occlusal side (p<0.0001). The mean ranks microleakage was significantly higher with experimental SDR, experimental Multicore Flow, and positive control materials when compared with the other 6 groups. The microleakage mean ranks were statistically significantly lower in experimental Fuji II LC, experimental Biodentine, and all negative control groups when compared with the other 3 groups. Conclusions Microleakage is affected by the application of intermediate material. Experimental Biodentine and Fuji II LC showed the lowest microleakage while experimental SDR and experimental Multicore Flow showed the highest microleakage.

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Microbiological Sealing Analysis of a Tapered Connection and External Hexagon System

International Journal of Dentistry ◽

10.1155/2017/3849085 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2017 ◽

pp. 1-4 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Gardel Nepomuceno Costa ◽

Elizabeth Ferreira Martinez ◽

Aluísio Martins de Oliveira Ruellas ◽

Daiane Cristina Peruzzo ◽

Júlio Cesar Joly ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Descriptive Analysis ◽

In Vitro Study ◽

Positive Control ◽

Negative Control ◽

Microbiological Analysis ◽

Significance Level ◽

Implant Abutment ◽

Bacterial Leakage ◽

Tapered Connection

Considering the variety of implant connection systems available in the market and the contrasting literature regarding tapered connection systems in terms of bacterial leakage, the aim of this in vitro study was to compare the effectiveness of the bacterial seal at the implant/abutment interface between an external hexagon and a tapered connection system. Twelve sets of indexed tapered connection components and twelve sets of external hexagon connection components were used for microbiological analysis. In addition, for each model, an implant with its respective prosthetic abutment was used as a negative control and another as a positive control of microbial contamination. Failure of the abutment/implant interface seal was observed via turbidity or presence of deposits in the culture. Descriptive analysis of the data and relative frequency (percentage) as well as Fisher’s exact test were used at a significance level of 5%. Two of ten (20%) external hexagon specimens showed contamination against 0/10 (0%) tapered connection implants. In conclusion, both implant/abutment connections were able to prevent bacterial leakage in vitro.

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