Evaluation of Physiochemical Properties, Thermal Behavior and Phytopharmaceutical Potential of Citrus aurantium’s Essential Oil

The study investigates the therapeutic potential of the Citrus aurantium var. amara essential oil extracted from the blossoms of the bitter orange plant by examining its chemical composition, thermal stability, and potency against infectious disease-causing pathogens. Initially, the volatile components of the essential oil were evaluated by obtaining a chromatographic fingerprint using HPTLC and FTIR spectrum identification. Furthermore, a thermal profile of the essential oil was obtained using the thermogravimetric-differential thermal analysis and differential scanning calorimetric analysis. A predetermined set of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms were used to examine the antibacterial activity of the essential oil. Lastly, its anti-inflammatory activity was assessed using the albumin denaturation assay. The research concluded that the Citrus aurantium var. Amara essential oil exhibits potential therapeutic characteristics which can be further explored through in vivo studies.

Thermographic Control of Pediatric Dental Patients During the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemics Using Smartphones

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the reliability of infrared (IR) thermal camera connected to smartphones, already used in medicine for diagnostic purposes, as an easy tool for access screening to pediatric dentistry services. Material and Methods: After the preventive telephone triage, thirty orthodontic patients (7-13 years) underwent temperature measurement in the office with two no-contact IR devices: forehead digital thermometer and thermal-camera connected to a smartphone (reference areas: forehead, inner canthi, ears). Measurements were compared and differences were statistically investigated with T student's test (p<0.01). Results: Forehead digital thermometer temperatures were superimposable to those recorded in ear areas and inner canthi with the thermal camera connected to a smartphone. Differences were not statistically significant even in comparison between the sexes. Forehead temperature values detected with a thermal camera are lower than those detected with a digital forehead thermometer. Conclusion: Thermal camera on a smartphone could be reliable in measuring body temperature. Mobile thermographic values of ears and inner canthi areas can be used as an alternative to forehead digital thermometer measurements. Further applications in pediatric dentistry of thermography on smartphones should be examined.

Preparation of rutin colloidal silicon dioxide solid dispersion and bioavailability in vivo / 中草药

Objective: To prepare the solid dispersion of rutin colloidal silicon dioxide (Ru-CSD-SD) and to promote the rutin oral absorption function, in order to evaluate its in vivo and in vitro oral absorption. Methods: Composition and method of Ru-CSD-SD were investigated by single factor test; Equilibrium solubility experiments, differential thermal analysis (DSC), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) were used to determine the Ru-CSD-SD. Cumulative dissolution rates and pharmacokinetic parameters of Ru-CSD-SD were evaluated by drug releasing in vitro and in vivo. Results: The preparation conditions of Ru-CSD-SD was selected on the basis of single factor test: Colloidal silicon dioxide AEROPERL® 300 pharma (CSD300) was used as carrier, the ratio of drug (rutin) and carrier (CSD300) was 1∶2, and the method was solvent evaporation. After preparation of Ru-CSD-SD, the equilibrium solubility of rutin increased by 2.7 times from 72.69 to 198.73 mg/L; The DSC and XRD were indicated that rutin existed in the solid dispersions at amorphous form. And cumulative dissolution rates of Ru-CSD-SD reached (82.01 ± 1.04)% in 5 min. After oral administration of rutin ordinary tablets and Ru-CSD-SD, t1/2 were 1.078, and 10.899 h, tmax were 1.5, and 0.5 h, and Ru-CSD-SD of Cmax (103.45 μg/mL) was 15.46 times of ordinary tablets (6.69 μg/mL). Ru-CSD-SD of AUC0-∞ (170.406 μg∙h/mL) was 12.20 times of ordinary tablets (13.965 μg∙h/mL). Conclusion: The Ru-CSD-SD with CSD300 can increase the solubility, dissolution rate, and bioavailability.

A comparative study on different processes of inclusion of pericarpium citri reticulatae - Radix Aucklandiae essential oil preparation / 国际中医中药杂志

Objective To studyeffect of different processes for preparation ofβ- cyclodextrin inclusion pericarpium citri reticulatae - Radix Aucklandiae essential oil.Methods Extract pericarpium citri reticulatae-radix aucklandiae essential oil with steam distillation method, conductβ- cyclodextrin inclusion of pericarpium citri reticulatae-radix Aucklandiae essential oil with ultrasonic method, grinding method andsaturated aqueous solution method, and detect inclusion effect respectively by polarized light microscopy observation method and TG-DTA analysis method.Results Polarized lightphenomenon disappears under a microscope for the three inclusion preparation products, and TG-DTA curve of ultrasound method is superior to that of saturated aqueous solution method and grinding method.Conclusion Polarized light microscope observation method and TG-DTA method enjoysa good effect in determination of cyclodextrin inclusion, which provides a new method for determination of cyclodextrin inclusion results.

Preparation and in vivo and in vitro evaluation of Pulsatilla Saponin D Solid Dispersions / 中草药

Objective: To prepare the solid dispersion of Pulsatilla saponin D (PSD-SD) and evalution its in vivo and in vitro drug release behavior. Methods: The PSD-SD was prepared by solvent method. Three carriers were used in the PSD-SD. Infrared spectroscopy (IR), differential thermal analysis (DSC), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) were used to determine the PSD-SD. Dissolution rates and pharmacokinetic parameters were evaluated in vitro and in vivo characteristics of the PSD-SD. Results: When the PEG 6000 was used as carrier, the solubility of PSD was increased from 2.39 to 7.06 mg/mL, and the cumulative release rate of PSD reached 90% in 60 min, and the bioavailability of PSD was increased to 2.24 times. Conclusion: The solid dispersion prepared PSD can increase the solubility, dissolution rate, and bioavailability.

Transition temperature range of thermally activated nickel-titanium archwires

Objectives: The shape memory resulting from the superelasticity and thermoelastic effect is the main characteristic of thermally activated NiTi archwires and is closely related to the transition temperature range (TTR). The aim of this study was to evaluate the TTR of thermally activated NiTi archwires commercially available. Material and Methods: Seven different brands of 0.019"x0.025" thermally activated nickel-titanium archwires were tested as received by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) over the temperature range from -100°C to 150°C at 10°C/min. Results: All thermally activated NiTi archwires analyzed presented stage transformation during thermal scanning with final austenitic temperature (Af) ranging from 20.39°C to 45.42°C. Three brands of NiTi archwires presented Af close to the room temperature and, this way, do not present properties of shape memory and pseudoelasticity that are desirable in clinical applications. Conclusions: The thermally activated NiTi archwires present great variability in the TTR and the elastic parameters of each NiTi archwire should be provided by the manufacturers, to allow achievement of the best clinical performance possible. .

Stability of the salt iodization agent potassium iodate: a differential thermal analysis / 中国地方病学杂志

Objective To investigate the thermal stability of solid potassium iodate and potassium iodate as additive in the sodium chloride,vitamin E,vitamin C and yellow prussiate.Methods HCR-2 type Differential Thermal Analyzer was used to carried out the differential thermal analysis of the potassium iodate and the potassium iodate in the sodium chloride,vitamin E,vitamin C and the yellow prussiate,and differential thermal curves were obtained and analyzed.Results The decomposition temperature of solid potassium iodate was 525℃ ; when mixed with sodium chloride,potassium iodate was stable below 300 ℃ ; vitamin C was unstable at 170-200 ℃ and underwent chemical changes; iodate and vitamin C underwent oxidation-reduction reaction at 145 to 160 ℃;potassium iodate with vitamin E at 300 ℃ was stable; yellow prussiate at 300 ℃ was stable; iodized salt was stable at cooking temperature below 300 ℃.Conclusions The potassium iodate has good stability below 525 ℃,however,potassium iodate iodized salt in the cooking process is easy to react with vitamin C in vegetables causing iodine losses,so iodized salt should be added just before the dish is done.

Polymerization behavior and thermal characteristics of two new composites at five temperatures: refrigeration to preheating

PURPOSE: Heat of composite polymerization (HP) indicates setting efficacy and temperature increase of composite in clinical procedures. The purpose of this in vitro experimental study was to evaluate the effects of 5 temperatures on HP of two new composites. MATERIALS AND METHODS: From each material (Core Max II [CM] and King Dental [KD]), 5 groups of 5 specimens each were prepared and their total HPs (J/gr) were measured and recorded, at one of the constant temperatures 0degrees C, 15degrees C, 23degrees C, 37degrees C and 60degrees C (2 x 5 x 5 specimens) using a differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) analyzer. The data were analyzed using a two-way ANOVA, a Tukey's test, an independent-samples t-test, and a linear regression analysis (alpha=0.05). RESULTS: No polymerization reactions occurred at 0degrees C; then this temperature was excluded from statistical analyses. The mean HP of the remaining 20 KD specimens was 20.5 +/- 14.9 J/gr, while it was 40.7 +/- 12.9 J/gr for CM. The independent-samples t-test showed that there were significant differences between the HP of the two materials at the temperatures 15degrees C (P=.0001), 23degrees C (P=.0163), 37degrees C (P=.0039), and 60degrees C (P=.0106). Linear regression analysis showed statistically significant correlations between environment temperatures and HP of CM (R2=0.777). CONCLUSION: Using CM is advantageous over conventional composite because of its better polymerization capacity. However due to its high HP, further studies should assess its temperature increase in vivo. Preheating KD is recommended. Refrigerating composites can negatively affect their polymerization potential.

Qualidade física e sensorial de biscoitos doces com fécula de mandioca / Physical and sensorial quality of sweet cookies with cassava starch

Neste trabalho, foi avaliada a substituição de 5, 10 e 15 por cento de farinha de trigo por fécula de mandioca na elaboração de biscoito doce. Ambas, farinha e fécula, foram submetidas à caracterização físico-química, reológica e análise térmica diferencial (DTA). Os biscoitos produzidos foram comparados por meio de análises sensoriais e microbiológicas. O resultado da análise térmica diferencial não mostrou qualquer alteração no comportamento de gelatinização do amido. O teste de aceitação sensorial mostrou que a crocância foi o único atributo que apresentou diferença significativa, indicando a viabilidade técnica de substituição da farinha de trigo por 15 por cento de fécula de mandioca.

This research evaluated the substitution of 5, 10 and 15 percent of wheat flour for cassava starch in sweet cookies production. Both, flour and starch were submitted to the physicochemical, rheological and differential thermal analysis (DTA). The produced cookies were compared through sensory and microbiological analyses. The DTA result didn´t show any alteration in the starch gelatinization behavior. The result of the sensory acceptance analysis showed that crispness is the unique attribute that presented significant difference, indicating the technical viability of wheat flour substitution for 15 percent of cassava starch.