Purification and characterization of extracellular alkaline protease from Streptomyces sp. LCJ12A isolated from Pichavaram mangroves

Extracellular protease from culture supernatants of Streptomyces sp. LCJ12A was purified and characterized in thisstudy. The collected supernatant of Streptomyces sp. LCJ12A was purified by ammonium sulfate precipitation anddiethylaminoethyl cellulose chromatography. The molecular weight of the enzyme was 20.1 kDa. Sodium dodecylsulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis was used to determine the molecular weight of the enzyme. The culture filtrate,partially purified enzyme, and ammonium sulfate precipitate displayed catalysis and stability over pH 3–11.5 and showedoptimal activity at pH 10. The culture filtrate, ammonium sulfate precipitate, and partially purified enzyme were goodbetween 30 and 40°C and the optimum temperature was 35°C. The purified protease exhibited high catalytic activityand stability under different pH and temperature. The partially purified protease from Streptomyces sp. LCJ12A showeda substantial relative activity of 78% with bovine serum albumin (BSA), 43% with gelatin, and 96% relative activitywith casein. Lineweaver–Burk plot was used to calculate the Km and Vmax values for the partially purified protease.The Km values of Streptomyces sp. LCJ12A were 73.5 mM for casein, 44.54 mM for BSA, and 43.45 mM for gelatin.The Vmax values were 500 mM min−1 for casein, 303.03 mM min−1 for BSA, and 270.27 mM min−1 for gelatin fromStreptomyces sp. LCJ12A. The statistical analysis confirmed that compared to the other substrates, casein was significant.

Specification of Bacteriophage Isolated Against Clinical Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus

OBJECTIVES: The emergence of resistant bacteria is being increasingly reported around the world, potentially threatening millions of lives. Amongst resistant bacteria, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is the most challenging to treat. This is due to emergent MRSA strains and less effective traditional antibiotic therapies to Staphylococcal infections. The use of bacteriophages (phages) against MRSA is a new, potential alternate therapy. In this study, morphology, genetic and protein structure of lytic phages against MRSA have been analysed. METHODS: Isolation of livestock and sewage bacteriophages were performed using 0.4 μm membrane filters. Plaque assays were used to determine phage quantification by double layer agar method. Pure plaques were then amplified for further characterization. Sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and random amplification of polymorphic DNA were run for protein evaluation, and genotyping respectively. Transmission electron microscope was also used to detect the structure and taxonomic classification of phage visually. RESULTS: Head and tail morphology of bacteriophages against MRSA were identified by transmission electron microscopy and assigned to the Siphoviridae family and the Caudovirales order. CONCLUSION: Bacteriophages are the most abundant microorganism on Earth and coexist with the bacterial population. They can destroy bacterial cells successfully and effectively. They cannot enter mammalian cells which saves the eukaryotic cells from lytic phage activity. In conclusion, phage therapy may have many potential applications in microbiology and human medicine with no side effect on eukaryotic cells.

Reflectance confocal microscopy features of irritant cutaneous reactions to sodium lauryl sulphate in healthy adults / 中华皮肤科杂志

Objective To investigate reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) features of irritant cutaneous reactions to sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) in healthy persons aged from 18 to 60 years,to analyze effects of age and gender on cutaneous reactions,and to estimate the value of RCM in objective evaluation of cutaneous reactions.Methods An occlusive patch test was performed on the back of 120 healthy testees with 0.1％ and 0.5％ SLS solution (0.1％ and 0.5％ SLS groups) and distilled water (negative control group) for 48 hours.At different time points after the patch removal,clinical evaluation and RCM were performed.Results RCM imaging in the 0.1％ and 0.5％ SLS groups showed parakeratosis,indistinct structure of the stratum corneum,spongiosis and infiltration of inflammatory cells in the epidermis,and telangiectasia in the papillary dermis.The incidence of RCM features reached the peak until 24 hours after the removal of 0.1％ and 0.5％ SLS patches,and the incidence of telangiectasia in the dermis was up to 66.7％ and 95.0％ in the 0.1％ and 0.5％ SLS groups respectively.At 24 hours after the removal of 0.5％ SLS patch,the incidence of spongiosis was significantly lower in the males than in the females (68.9％ [42/61] vs.84.7％ [50/59],x2 =4.24,P ＜ 0.05).However,the incidence of spongiosis was significantly higher in testees aged 18-40 years than in those aged 41-60 years at 24 hours after the removal of 0.1％ SLS patch (53.3％[32/60] vs.35.0％[21/60],x2 =4.09,P ＜ 0.05).For the other RCM features,there were no significant differences in their incidence between different genders or age groups after the removal of 0.1％ and 0.5％ SLS patches (all P ＞ 0.05).Clinical evaluation showed that after the removal of 0.1％ and 0.5％ SLS patches,no significant difference in the incidence of irritant cutaneous reactions was observed between the males and the females or between the testees aged 18-40 years and those aged 41-60 years (all P ＞ 0.05).There were good correlations between the clinical evaluation results and RCM features.At 24 hours after the removal of 0.1％ SLS patch,the correlation coefficient between spongiosis and clinical evaluation results was up to 0.77,so was that between telangiectasia in the dermis and clinical evaluation results (both P ＜ 0.001).However,at 0.5 hour after the removal of SLS patches,clinical evaluation showed that the positive reaction rates were 2.5％ (3/120) and 12.5％ (15/120) in the 0.1％ and 0.5％ SLS groups respectively.In the meantime,there were 17.5 ％ (21 / 120) and 51.7％ (62/120) of testees manifesting more than 2 RCM features in the 0.1％ and 0.5％ SLS groups respectively,which were more similar to the clinical evaluation results at 24 hours after the removal of SLS patches (34.2％ [41/120] and 85.0％ [102/120] in the 0.1％ and 0.5％ SLS groups respectively) compared with the clinical evaluation results at 0.5 hour after the removal of SLS patches.Conclusions Neither gender nor age affects irritant cutaneous reactions to 0.1％ and 0.5％ SLS.Compared with clinical evaluation,RCM can evaluate cutaneous reactions more objectively and accurately in the early stage of irritant reactions.

Caries lesion remineralization with fluoride toothpastes and chlorhexidine - effects of application timing and toothpaste surfactant

Abstract Habitual toothbrushing with fluoridated toothpaste followed by rinsing with antibacterial mouthwashes is a method to maintain good oral hygiene and to diminish the occurrence and severity of dental caries and periodontal disease. However, our understanding of how antimicrobial agents in mouthwashes affect fluoride-mediated caries lesion remineralization is still poor. Objective: The objectives of this in vitro study were a) to determine the effects of the waiting period of chlorhexidine (CHX) rinsing after fluoride toothpaste use and b) to further determine the effect of the type of toothpaste surfactant [sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) or cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB)] on caries lesion remineralization associated with CHX rinsing. Material and Methods: Caries lesions were formed in bovine enamel specimens and assigned to 10 treatment groups (n=18) based on Vickers surface microhardness (VHN). Lesions were then pH-cycled for 10 days with daily regimen comprised of twice daily toothpaste slurry treatments (1150 ppm fluoride, with SDS or CAPB), followed by CHX solution treatments [0, 15, 30 or 60 minutes following slurry treatment or no CHX treatment (negative control)]. VHN was measured again and the extent of lesion remineralization calculated (∆VHN). Results: ∆VHN with SDS-toothpaste was significantly lower than with CAPB-toothpaste, indicating more remineralization for the CAPB-toothpaste. ∆VHN with 0-minute waiting time was significantly lower than with 30-minute waiting time and with negative control. Conclusions: The absence of CHX as an adjunct to fluoride toothpastes led to greater remineralization of enamel lesions compared with the immediate use of CHX treatment for both SDS- and CAPB-toothpastes. CAPB-toothpastes indicated significantly greater remineralization than SDS-toothpastes, and can be suggested for patients at high risk of caries. A 30-minute waiting time for CHX treatment is recommended after brushing.

Effect of Rheum officinale on activity of intestinal stem cells in Drosophila melanogaster induced by SDS toxicity / 中草药

Objective: To explore the effect of Rheum officinale extracts (ROE) on activity of intestinal stem cells of Drosophila melanogaster. Methods: The control group was fed with normal cornmeal-yeast medium, and the experimental group was fed with cornmeal-yeast medium containing 0.05 or 0.1 g/mL ROE. In the experiment, the gut damage was induced by feeding D. melanogaster with toxic compounds. The effects of ROE on survival rate, number and morphology of progenitor cells, proliferation and differentiation of intestinal stem cells, expression of reactive oxygen species (ROS), number of intestinal epithelial dead cells and life span of D. melanogaster were detected and analyzed. Results: ROE (0.05 and 0.1 g/mL) could increase the survival rate of D. melanogaster induced by toxic compounds. ROE (0.1 g/mL) could decrease SDS-induced ROS levels, reduce the number of intestinal epithelial dead cells, inhibit excessive proliferation and differentiation of intestinal stem cell, alleviate the excessive accumulation of progenitor cells, thereby maintain homeostasis in the gut. In addition, ROE could prolong the lifespan of D. melanogaster. Conclusion: ROE can inhibit excessive proliferation and differentiation of intestinal stem cells, enhance gut immune function, and prolong the life span of D. melanogaster.

Improvement effect of extracts from Aconitum kongboense on intestinal immune function of Drosophila melanogaster / 中草药

Objective: To study the effects of extracts from Aconitum kongboense on gut immunity of Drosophila melanogaster. Methods: Flies fed with standard cornmeal-yeast medium were used as control, and the treatment groups contained 1% of A. kongboense aqueous extracts in standard medium. D. melanogaster was treated by some toxic compounds such as sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), DSS, H2O2, and Paraquat (PQ) with or without extracts of A. kongboense, and the effect of A. kongboense on the survival rate, intestinal epithelium cell death, relative contents of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in intestinal epithelium cells, and the number of intestinal epithelium cells and intestinal morphology changes were analyzed. Results: A. kongboense could significantly improve the survival rate of SDS, DSS, H2O2, and PQ-infected D. melanogaster, reduce the intestinal epithelial cell death and the level of intestinal ROS, decrease the over-proliferation of intestinal epithelial cell and the formation of melanotic masses. Conclusion: The extracts of A. kongboense could significantly improve the injury induced by chemical substances. This result provides experimental foundation for the exploitation of A. kongboense.

Heterogenecity analysis of anti-cluster of differentiation 30-vc-MMAE / 中国药学杂志

OBJECTIVE: To develop a heterogeneity analysis method of an antibody-drug conjugate (anti-CD30-vc-MMAE). METHODS: The size and charge heterogeneity of the antibody-drug conjugate (anti CD30-vc-MMAE) was analyzed by SEC-HPLC, CE-SDS, and iCIEF. RESULTS: The main peak purity was (95.69±0.01)% as shown by SEC-HPLC. The total peak purity of the heavy and light chains determined by reduced CE-SDS was (98.38±0.25%)%. At non-reduced CE-SDS level, there were six main peaks, and the total purity of which was (97.82±0.44)%. The acid modification, base modification, and main proportion could be separated effectively by iCIEF, and the peak area percentage of the main peak was (43.52±2.03)%. CONCLUSION: A heterogenecity analysis method of the antibody-drug conjugate (anti-CD30-vc-MMAE) has been preliminarily established and can provide reference for the quality control of this product.

Alterations in Calcium-Binding Properties of Sarcoplasmic Reticulum Membrane Proteins Following Cardiac Injury.

The objective of present work is to investigate metabolic alterations associated with heart failure, particularly one of its manifestations, a sustained hypocalcemia that causes hemodynamic changes contributed to subsequent myocardial injury. Comparative study was carried out using experimental models of pancreatic necrosis (PN) and crush syndrome (CS) accompanied by cardiac damage down to myocardial infarction. Study design: Wistar adult male rats randomly divided into groups (n=12/group). The controls are healthy intact animals. The pancreatic necrosis (PN) and crush syndrome (CS) groups were then randomly subdivided: PN group- into 3, 24 and 72 h groups concerning hemorrhage, early and late pancreatic necrosis respectively; CS group – into 2, 4, 24, and 48 h decompression stages. The rats were sacrificed to analyze spectra and calcium-binding properties of the membrane proteins isolated from the cardiomyocyte sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR). Development of pathological changes in the heart and pancreas were also monitored. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Pathological Biochemistry and Radioisotope Methods, H. Buniatyan Institute of Biochemistry of Natl. Acad. Sci (NAS), Republic of Armenia (RA). Experiments conducted between May 2011 and October 2013. Methodology: To study pathogenesis of hypocalcemia underlying myocardial damage a translocation of radioactive 45CaCI2 into cardiomyocytes and its intracellular distribution was examined. Binding of 45Ca2+ to the SR membrane proteins was measured after proteins separation by sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDSPAGE) and radioactivity from the gel plates was counted by a gas-flow meter Berthold–II. Isoelectric focusing of the protein isolated from the SR of cardiomyocyte was performed. Results: Statistically significant changes in mean radio labeled calcium incorporation into a total protein fraction of the cardiomyocyte SR from control (13682±271) were determined by3h of PN (23055±168, P<.001), 24 h of PN (22876±240, P<.01), and by 72 h (3851±271,P<.01), P vs. control. Similarly, these parameters were detected following CS by 2h decompression (24179±225, P<.01), 4-24 hours decompression (21666±124, P<.001) and 48 h decompression (2941±189, P<.001), P vs. control. We demonstrate that drop in the binding calcium level observed was partially due to impaired affinity to calcium of the cardiomyocyte SR calcium-binding proteins during development of both PN and CS despite a simultaneous manifestation of affinity to calcium of the SR 32-kDa protein. Conclusion: In the present study we have clearly shown that both experimental acute pancreatitis and long-term compression injury may cause similar changes,а loss the calcium-binding properties of the cardiomyocyte proteins, particularly those of SR serving as a main calcium depot under physiological circumstances and appear to be involved in common cellular and molecular mechanisms of myocardial injury contributing to hypocalcemia. Simultaneously, both PN and/or CS cause similar manifestations of the new calcium-binding properties of the cardiomyocyte SR 32-kDa membrane protein, and mirrored dynamic changes in its calcium affinity suggested by Scatchard plot analysis indicating a common mechanism that would be a transient attempt of certain heart cells to compensate hypocalcemia, and thus emerge from an otherwise pathological outcome. Thus, the above mentioned changes could be used to identify patients at high risk of cardiovascular disease in different pathologies.

Solubility of phenytoin in aqueous mixtures of ethanol and sodium dodecyl sulfate at 298 K / Solubilidad de la fenitoína en mezclas acuosas de etanol y dodecil-sulfato sódico a 298 K

The solubility of phenytoin in binary mixtures of ethanol + water at 298.2 K in the presence of three different concentrations of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) was reported. The Jouyban-Acree model was used for correlating the generated data and the obtained mean relative deviation was 7.3 %. When all data points of phenytoin in binary solvents at various SDS concentrations were fitted to the model, the obtained mean relative deviation was 10.1 %.

Se presenta la solubilidad de la fenitoína a 298.2 K en mezclas binarias de etanol y agua en presencia de tres diferentes concentraciones de dodecil-sulfato sódico (DSS). Se utiliza el modelo de Jouyban-Acree para correlacionar los datos generados obteniendo una desviación media relativa de 7,3 %. Al ajustar al modelo todos los datos obtenidos de la fenitoína en los solventes binarios y en las diferentes concentraciones de DSS la desviación media relativa obtenida fue de 10,1%.

Comparison of different methods for total RNA extraction from sclerotia of Rhizoctonia solani

Background Rhizoctonia solani (teleomorph: Thanatephorus cucumeris) is one of the most important pathogens of rice (Oryza sativa L.) that causes severe yield losses in all rice-growing regions. Sclerotia, formed from the aggregation of hyphae, are important structures in the life cycles of R. solani and contain a large quantity of polysaccharides, lipids, proteins and pigments. In order to extract high-quality total RNA from the sclerotia of R. solani, five methods, including E.Z.N.A.™ Fungal RNA Kit, sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS)-sodium borate, SDS-polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), guanidinium thiocyanate (GTC) and modified Trizol, were compared in this study. Results The electrophoresis results showed that it failed to extract total RNA from the sclerotia using modified Trizol method, whereas it could extract total RNA from the sclerotia using other four methods. Further experiments confirmed that the total RNA extracted using SDS-sodium borate, SDS-PVP and E.Z.N.A.™ Fungal RNA Kit methods could be used for RT-PCR of the specific amplification of GAPDH gene fragments, and that extracted using GTC method did not fulfill the requirement for above-mentioned RT-PCR experiment. Conclusion It is concluded that SDS-sodium borate and SDS-PVP methods were the better ones for the extraction of high-quality total RNA that could be used for future gene cloning and expression studies, whereas E.Z.N.A.™ Fungal RNA Kit was not taken into consideration when deal with a large quantity of samples because it is expensive and relatively low yield.

Characterization of salivary protein during ovulatory phase of menstrual cycle through MALDI-TOF/MS.

Context: Predicting ovulation is the basis on which the fertile period is determined. Nowadays there are many methods available to detect the ovulatory period. Unfortunately, these methods are not always effective for accurate detection of ovulation. Hence, an attempt was made to detect ovulation through single dimension sodium dodecyl sulphate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) analysis of protein with the help of saliva ferning. Aims: The aim of this study was to determine the association of protein level with endogenous reproductive hormone level across the menstrual cycle. Settings and Design: Salivary protein and its confirmation were evaluated during menstrual cycle followed by SDS-PAGE and Mass spectrometry. Statistical Method Used: The protein content present in saliva throughout menstrual cycle is trail by SPSS statistical software version. Materials and Methods: Salivary proteins were investigated serially during pre-ovulatory, ovulatory and post-ovulatory periods of normal menstrual cycle in eighteen healthy volunteers. The samples were collected in three consecutive menstrual cycles. Salivary protein was estimated and analyzed by single dimension SDS-PAGE. Results: The results revealed significant variations in protein concentrations during the menstrual cycle. Protein levels were maximum during ovulation and minimum during postovulatory phase. Further, single dimension SDS-PAGE analysis showed seven different fractions of proteins is from 14-90 kilo Dalton (kDa) in the three phases of the menstrual cycle. Conclusions: Among the proteins, 48 kDa protein was more predominantly exhibited during ovulatory phase than pre and post-ovulatory phase. The present study indicates that the protein level and the specific protein band (48 kDa) through MALDI-TOF MS analysis might serve as an indicator for ovulation.

Inhibitory effect of Qingpeng ointment on experimental irritant contact dermatitis in mice and its possible mechanisms / 中华皮肤科杂志

Objective To investigate the inhibitory effect of Qingpeng ointment,a topical Tibetan medicine,on induced irritant contact dermatitis (ICD) in mice and its possible mechanisms.Methods An ICD model was developed in 180 seven-week-old BALB/c mice by applying sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS,10％ in distilled water) on shaved backs,and the mice were then equally divided into 5 groups to remain untreated (model control),be treated with 100％,75％,50％ Qingpeng ointment and vehicle of the ointment (vehicle control),respectively,for 11 days.Thirty-six mice receiving no irritation or treatment served as the blank control.At day 8 and 12 after the beginning of treatment,drill biopsy specimens were gained from induced lesions of these mice and subjected to the measurement of skin thickness and weight,observation of histopathological changes with hematoxylin and eosin staining,and calculation of inflammatory cells infiltrating the dermis; blood samples were also obtained,and enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was performed to quantify the expression level of interleukin (IL)-2,tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and interferon (IFN)-γ in sera and homogenates of skin lesions.Results Compared with the model control and vehicle control mice,those treated with 100％ Qingpeng ointment showed an attenuated inflammation and swelling,together with a decreased neutrophil skin infiltration.At day 12,the levels of IL-2,TNF-α and IFN-γ were significantly lower in the sera ( (5.55 ± 0.33) vs.(6.41 ± 0.96) and (6.25 ± 0.92) pg/ml,(70.88 ± 1.55 )vs.(76.67 ± 1.14) and (76.95 ± 1.08) pg/ml,(76.99 ± 1.85) vs.(82.20 ± 2.36) and (81.76 ± 3.19) pg/ml,respectively,all P ＜ 0.05) and homogenates of skin lesions ((17.75 ± 0.97) vs.(23.92 ± 0.82) and (23.11 ± 0.82) pg/ml,(66.95 ± 3.58) vs.(70.66 ± 2.68) and (71.17 ± 3.30) pg/ml,(46.85 ± 2.43) vs.(55.14 ± 2.68) and (53.55 ± 3.24) pg/ml.all P ＜ 0.05) in mice treated with 100％ Qingpeng ointment than those in the model control and vehicle control groups.Conclusion The 100％ Qingpeng ointment can suppress the inflammatory response in experimental ICD in mice,with a decrease in the level of IL-2,TNF-α and IFN-γ in sera and skin lesions.

Irritancy potential of 17 detergents used commonly by the Indian household.

Background: Detergents are used by almost every household in the developed and developing world. Soap and most detergents are anionic surfactants and attack the horny layer of the skin and increase its permeability with little or no inflammatory change and may result in hand eczema, which is very distressing and incapacitating. Aim: To evaluate the irritant potential of common household detergents (laundry and dish wash) used by the Indian population using a 24-hour patch test and to convincingly educate the patients on the detergents less likely to cause irritation in the particular individual. Methods: Seventeen commonly used detergents found in Indian market were included in the study, of which, 12 were laundry detergents (powders - seven, bar soap - five) and five were dish wash detergents (powder - one, liquid - one, bar soap - three). The irritant potential of the 17 detergents were evaluated in 30 volunteers. Thirty microliters of each of the detergent bar solutions, distilled water (negative control), and 20% SDS (positive control) were applied to Finn chambers with a micropipette and occluded for 24 hours. Erythema, scaling, and edema were graded in comparison to the reaction at the negative control site (distilled water) for each volunteer separately. The scoring of erythema / dryness and wrinkling on a 0 - 4 point scale and edema on another 0 - 4 point scale was based on the Draize scale. The pH of each of the detergent solutions was determined using litmus papers (Indikrom papers from Qualigens fine chemicals). Results: The difference between detergents (F value) was significant for erythema / dryness and wrinkling (F = 3.374; p = 0.000), but not significant for edema (F = 1.297; p = 0.194). [Table 2] lists the means for erythema / dryness and wrinkling, and edema. The F value of the totals of the means for erythema / dryness and wrinkling and edema was significant (F = 2.495; p = 0.001). The pH of all the detergents was found to be alkaline except Pril utensil cleaner which tested acidic (pH 6). The positive control, 20% SDS also tested acidic (pH 6). Conclusion : Similar to patch testing in allergic contact dermatitis, 24-hour patch testing with detergent solutions (8% w/v), will educate the patient on what detergent to avoid. This may bring down the total medication requirement and frequent hospital consultations for these patients.

Isolation and characterization of an SDS-degrading Klebsiella oxytoca.

Sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) is one of the main components in the detergent and cosmetic industries. Its bioremediation by suitable microorganism has begun to receive greater attention as the amount of SDS usage increases to a point where treatment plants would not be able to cope with the increasing amount of SDS in wastewater. The purpose of this work was to isolate local SDS-degrading bacteria. Screening was carried out by the conventional enrichment-culture technique. Six SDS-degrading bacteria were isolated. Of these isolates, isolate S14 showed the highest degradation of SDS with 90% degradation after three days of incubation. Isolate S14 was tentatively identified as Klebsiella oxytoca strain DRY14 based on carbon utilization profiles using Biolog GN plates and partial 16S rDNA molecular phylogeny. SDS degradation by the bacterium was optimum at 37oC. Ammonium sulphate; at 2.0 g l-1, was found to be the best nitrogen source for the growth of strain DRY14. Maximum growth on SDS was observed at pH 7.25. The strain exhibited optimum growth at SDS concentration of 2.0 g l-1 and was completely inhibited at 10 g l-1 SDS. At the tolerable initial concentration of 2.0 g l-1, almost 80% of 2.0 g l-1 SDS was degraded after 4 days of incubation concomitant with increase in cellular growth. The Km (app) and Vmax (app) values calculated for the alkylsulfatase from this bacterium were 0.1 mM SDS and 1.07 >mol min-1 mg-1 protein, respectively.

A utilização do lauril-sulfato de sódio associado ao hidróxido de cálcio (HcT10) aumenta o fluxo salivar em pacientes submetidos à radioterapia / The use of sodium lauryl sulfate associated with calcium hydroxide (HcT10) increase salivar flow in patients undergoing radiotherapy

Objetivo: Avaliar o fluxo salivar e a fração de eliminação cintilográfica de pacientes tratados com bochecho de lauril-sulfato de sódio associado ao hidróxido de cálcio (HcT10) durante ou após o tratamento radioterápico na região cervicofacial. Casuística e método: Os pacientes foram divididos em dois grupos: O grupo I (G1) foi composto por pacientes pós-irradiados (n=20) e o grupo II (G2) por pacientes que seriam submetidos à radioterapia no início deste estudo (n=23). Os pacientes foram avaliados através de sialometria, tendo sido realizada uma coleta de saliva antes do início dos bochechos e 4 outras a cada 14 dias (C1-C5), e de cintilografia, sendo uma realizada antes do início dos bochechos e outra entre 3 e 4 meses depois. Dois pacientes do G1 e oito pacientes do G2 não fizeram as secundas cintilografias. Resultados: Houve, a partir de C4, aumento significativo na quantidade de saliva quando comparada à C1 (p<0,05) para o G1 e decréscimo da quantidade de saliva para o G2 mesmo com o uso do HcT10 (p<0,05). Os resultados da cintilografia demonstraram que houve aumento da função das glândulas parótidas do G1 (p<0,05), sem, entretanto haver diferenças para as glândulas submandibulares (p>0,05). Em relação ao G2 houve decréscimo da função de todas as glândulas salivares (p<0,05). Conclusão: O HcT10 mostrou-se benéfico para o aumento de saliva no G1, porém não foi capaz de manter a quantidade de saliva para o G2.

Objective: To evaluate salivary flow and the scintigraphic elimination of patients treated with a rinse of sodium lauryl sulphate associated with calcium hydroxide (HcT10) during or after radiation therapy in the cervicofacial area. Methods: Patients were divided into two groups: Group I (G1) was composed with post-irradiated patients (n=20) and Group II (G2) was composed with patients who were undergoing radiotherapy at the start of this study (n=23). Patients were evaluated by sialometry - one saliva collection before the start of mouthwash and 4 other every 14 days (C1-C5), and scintigraphy, the first one performed before the start of the mouthwash and the last one between 3 and 4 months later Two patients in G1 and eight patients in G2 did not perform the secondary scintigraphy. Results: There was, from C4, a significant increase in the amount of saliva when compared to C1 (p<0.05) for G1 and a decreased amount of saliva into G2 even with the use of HcT10 (p<0.05). The results of scintigraphy demonstrated an augmentation in the parotid gland function in G1 (p<0.05), without, however there are differences in the submandibular glands (p>0.05). Regarding the G2 to a decrease in light of all the salivary glands (p<0.05). Conclusion: HcT10 proved to be beneficial to increase salivary flow in G1, but it was unable to keep the amount of saliva for the G2.

A utilização do lauril-sulfato de sódio associado ao hidróxido de cálcio (HcT10) aumenta o fluxo salivar em pacientes submetidos à radioterapia / The use of sodium lauryl sulfate associated with calcium hydroxide (HcT10) increase salivar flow in patients undergoing radiotherapy

Objetivo: Avaliar o fluxo salivar e a fração de eliminação cintilográfica de pacientes tratados com bochecho de lauril-sulfato de sódio associado ao hidróxido de cálcio (HcT10) durante ou após o tratamento radioterápico na região cervicofacial. Casuística e método: Os pacientes foram divididos em dois grupos: O grupo I (G1) foi composto por pacientes pós-irradiados (n=20) e o grupo II (G2) por pacientes que seriam submetidos à radioterapia no início deste estudo (n=23). Os pacientes foram avaliados através de sialometria, tendo sido realizada uma coleta de saliva antes do início dos bochechos e 4 outras a cada 14 dias (C1-C5), e de cintilografia, sendo uma realizada antes do início dos bochechos e outra entre 3 e 4 meses depois. Dois pacientes do G1 e oito pacientes do G2 não fizeram as secundas cintilografias. Resultados: Houve, a partir de C4, aumento significativo na quantidade de saliva quando comparada à C1 (p<0,05) para o G1 e decréscimo da quantidade de saliva para o G2 mesmo com o uso do HcT10 (p<0,05). Os resultados da cintilografia demonstraram que houve aumento da função das glândulas parótidas do G1 (p<0,05), sem, entretanto haver diferenças para as glândulas submandibulares (p>0,05). Em relação ao G2 houve decréscimo da função de todas as glândulas salivares (p<0,05). Conclusão: O HcT10 mostrou-se benéfico para o aumento de saliva no G1, porém não foi capaz de manter a quantidade de saliva para o G2

Objective: To evaluate salivary flow and the scintigraphic elimination of patients treated with a rinse of sodium lauryl sulphate associated with calcium hydroxide (HcT10) during or after radiation therapy in the cervicofacial area. Methods: Patients were divided into two groups: Group I (G1) was composed with post-irradiated patients (n=20) and Group II (G2) was composed with patients who were undergoing radiotherapy at the start of this study (n=23). Patients were evaluated by sialometry - one saliva collection before the start of mouthwash and 4 other every 14 days (C1-C5), and scintigraphy, the first one performed before the start of the mouthwash and the last one between 3 and 4 months later Two patients in G1 and eight patients in G2 did not perform the secondary scintigraphy. Results: There was, from C4, a significant increase in the amount of saliva when compared to C1 (p<0.05) for G1 and a decreased amount of saliva into G2 even with the use of HcT10 (p<0.05). The results of scintigraphy demonstrated an augmentation in the parotid gland function in G1 (p<0.05), without, however there are differences in the submandibular glands (p>0.05). Regarding the G2 to a decrease in light of all the salivary glands (p<0.05). Conclusion: HcT10 proved to be beneficial to increase salivary flow in G1, but it was unable to keep the amount of saliva for the G2

Determination of Trace Chromium (Ⅵ) in Drinking Water by Extraction-Spectrophotometry / 环境与健康杂志

Objective To establish a simple and rapid method for determination of trace chromium(Ⅵ) in drinking water. Methods In the weak acid solution containing n-butyl alchhol,trace chromium (Ⅵ) in the water connected with diphenylcarbazide and sodium dodecyl sulfate into purplish red ternary iron compound,which could be extracted by chloroform and quantified at wavelength of 550 nm. Results The detection limit was 0.001 mg/L,the RSDs were 1.1%-1.4% and the recovery rate was 96%-113%. Conclusion The method was rapid,simple and the sensitivity and accuracy will meet the requirement of standard test methods for drinking water.