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Objective: Unlike traditional composite resins, bulk-fill composite resins could be polymerized as thicker layers. This study aims to contribute to the field by investigating the cytotoxic effects of various bulk-fill composite resins on L929 mouse fibroblast cells in vitro. Material and Methods: In our study, six bulk fill and one conventional composite resin were used. Composite resin samples (8×4 mm) were prepared in a sterile cabinet by using a glass mod and polymerizing with a led light device (DTE LUX E, Germany). Composite samples (n:3) of which surface area was calculated according to ISO 10993-12: 2012 standards (3 cm2/ml), were kept in media for 24 h and 72 h in 37 oC incubator, their extracts were filtered in 1:1 and 1:2 proportion and were added on L929 mouse fibroblast cells. Cell viability was examined by the MTT assay and cell death by the LDH test. Cell viability results were evaluated using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) test (p<0.05). Results: When the 1:1 extracts from 4 mm thick bulk-fill composite samples were applied on L929 mouse fibroblast cells, cell viability rates showed significant differences compared to the control group at the end of 24 h and 72 h (except for Estelite Bulk Fill Flow). Although the extracts of the tested composite samples at 1:1 and 1:2 ratio at the end of 72 hours caused a decrease in L929 mouse fibroblast cell viability, the cell viability rate of only PRG-containing bulk fill composite and conventional composite remained below the cell viability ratio (70%) specified in ISO standards. Bulk fill composites did not produce toxic effects (except Beautifil Bulk Restorative) according to the LDH test. Conclusions: Despite decreasing in general the cell viability, bulk-fill composite resins used in 4 mm thick layers provided cell viability rates over the acceptability level, except PRG-containing bulk fill composite (Beautifil Bulk Restorative), which was cytotoxic to L929 mouse fibroblasts. (AU)
Objetivo: Ao contrário das resinas compostas tradicionais, as resinas compostas bulk-fill podem ser polimerizadas como camadas mais espessas. Este estudo visa investigar in vitro os efeitos citotóxicos de várias resinas compostas bulk-fill em células de fibroblastos de camundongo L929.Material e Métodos: Em nosso estudo, seis resinas tipo bulk fill e uma resina composta convencional foram usadas. Amostras de resina composta (8 × 4 mm) foram preparadas em gabinete estéril usando um molde de vidro e polimerizado com um dispositivo de luz LED (DTE LUX E, Alemanha). Amostras compostas (n=3) cuja área de superfície foi calculada de acordo com os padrões ISO 10993-12:2012 (3cm2/ml), foram mantidas em meio e incubadas por 24 h e 72 h a 37 ºC, seus extratos foram filtrados na Proporção de 1:1 e 1:2 e foram acondicionados em cultura de células de fibroblastos de camundongo L929. A viabilidade celular foi examinada pelo ensaio MTT e a morte celular pelo teste LDH. Os resultados de viabilidade celular foram avaliados usando o teste de análise de variância (ANOVA) um fator (p <0,05). Resultados: Quando os extratos foram plaqueados na proporção 1:1 de amostras de compósito bulk-fill de 4 mm de espessura com as células de fibroblastos de camundongo L929, as taxas de viabilidade celular mostraram diferenças significativas em comparação com o grupo controle no final de 24 h e 72 h (exceto para Estelite Bulk Fluxo de enchimento). Embora os extratos das amostras compostas testadas na proporção de 1:1 e 1:2 ao final de 72 horas tenham causado uma diminuição na viabilidade das células de fibroblastos de camundongo L929, a taxa de viabilidade celular apenas do compósito de preenchimento total contendo PRG e o compósito convencional permaneceram abaixo a taxa de viabilidade celular (70%) especificada nas normas ISO. Os compósitos de preenchimento a granel não produziram efeitos tóxicos (exceto Beautifil Bulk Restorative) de acordo com o teste de LDH. Conclusão: Apesar de diminuir em geral a viabilidade celular, as resinas compostas bulk-fill usadas em camadas de 4 mm de espessura forneceram taxas de viabilidade celular acima do nível aceitável, exceto o compósito bulk fill contendo PRG (Beautifil Bulk Restorative), que foi citotóxico para fibroblastos de camundongos L929 (AU)
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Animals , Mice , Composite Resins , Toxicity , FibroblastsABSTRACT
Objective:To investigate the effect of the leaching liquids of the pure titanium porcelain crowns with barium titanate coating on the proliferation of L929 cells,and to evaluate its cytotoxicity level.Methods:The L929 ceils were cultured in vitro with leaching liquids of titanium porcelain specimens with barium titanate coating (group A),and titanium porcelain specimens(group B) for 1,3 and 5 days respectively.RPMI1640 containing 10％ fetal bovine serum and 1％ phenol was served as the negative(group C) and positive control group(group D),respectively.MTT method was used to test the effects of barium titanate coating on the proliferation of mouse fibroblast L929 cells,the cytotoxicity of the 4 groups was graded.Results:L929 cells of the group showed normal morphology and vigorous growth except group D.During the whole experiment,the absorbance values of group A was greater than that of group C(P ＜0.05).The cytotoxic gradation of group A grade 0.Conclusion:Titanium porcelain specimens with barium titanate coating has a good cytocompatibility.
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PURPOSE: Previous studies and our own clinical experience suggest that concurrent corticosteroid treatment for severe rickettsial disease with multiorgan failure may improve the clinical course or reduce mortality. However, the use of corticosteroids as adjunctive treatment for rickettsial diseases is controversial. We attempted to determine the influences of corticosteroid on the growth of Orientia tsutsugamushi in vitro to justify and evaluate the clinical applicability of corticosteroid in rickettsial disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS: L929 cells were infected with Orientia tsutsugamushi Gilliam. Dexamethasone was added to the cells at final concentrations of 10(1) and 10(7) pg/mL. Cultures were incubated at 35degrees C and processed for flow cytometry on the 6th day after addition of dexamethasone. RESULTS: Observation on the 6th day after treatment with dexamethasone in infected cultures revealed that there was no difference in fluorescence intensity among the treatment wells. Treatment of the cells with dexamethasone at concentrations of 10(1) and 10(7) pg/mL showed no influence on the growth of Orientia tsutsugamushi. CONCLUSION: Our results to show that isolated corticosteroid does not enhance the replication of Orientia tsutsugamushi in vitro. Concurrent use of anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids in conjunction with antibiotics may not have detrimental effects on the course of scrub typhus.
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Animals , Mice , Cell Line , Cell Proliferation/drug effects , Dexamethasone/pharmacology , Flow Cytometry , Interferon-gamma/pharmacology , Orientia tsutsugamushi/drug effects , Scrub Typhus/drug therapyABSTRACT
Over the last decades, governmental actions and mechanisms created to protect consumer rights have been linked to a growing effort to guarantee the quality and reliability of products. Samples of condoms (latex), medical devices and blood bags (PVC - polyvinyl chloride) have been tested using the agar diffusion assay. This assay evaluates the cytotoxicity induced by biomaterials by measuring the biological reactivity of mammalian cell cultures in contact with these materials. PVC is used in the production of medical devices because of its specific properties, such as flexibility, obtained after the addition of plasticizers (phthalates), which can cause toxicity even at low doses. Latex is a natural elastomer used for surgical gloves and condoms with a formulation that includes dispersion of liquid latex and chemicals, such as antioxidants and a vulcanizing accelerator, both of which are able to induce cytotoxicity. Samples were analyzed by the National Institute of Quality Control in Health - INCQS of the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) in accordance with the governmental sanitary surveillance actions on respect to the quality control. We observed an increase in the quality of the products in relation to the results of the agar diffusion assay during the period between 2000 and 2007. This situation, together with other actions, reflects in an improvement in the quality of products that can be translated in the health of the population.
Durante as últimas décadas, a disseminação de ações governamentais e os mecanismos criados para proteger os direitos dos consumidores se associaram em crescentes esforços para garantir a qualidade e confiabilidade dos produtos. As amostras de preservativos (látex), dispositivos médicos e bolsas de sangue (PVC - cloreto polivinílico) foram testadas utilizando o ensaio de difusão em ágar. O teste avalia a citotoxicidade induzida por biomateriais, medindo a reatividade biológica de culturas de células de mamífero em contato com tais materiais. PVC é utilizado na produção de dispositivos médicos, devido às suas propriedades específicas, incluindo flexibilidade, obtida após a adição de plastificantes (ftalatos) que podem apresentar toxicidade mesmo em doses baixas. Látex é um elastômero natural utilizado em luvas cirúrgicas e preservativos que na sua formulação inclui a dispersão do látex líquido e de substâncias químicas, como antioxidantes e um acelerador de vulcanização, ambos capazes de induzir citotoxicidade. As amostras foram analisadas pelo Instituto Nacional de Controle de Qualidade em Saúde - INCQS da Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Fiocruz) em atendimento às ações governamentais de vigilância sanitária no tocante ao controle de qualidade. Um aumento na qualidade dos produtos em relação aos resultados no ensaio de difusão em ágar foi observado no período compreendido entre 2000-2007. Esta situação, dentre outras ações, reflete uma melhoria na qualidade dos produtos que pode ser traduzida em saúde para a população.
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Humans , Infant, Newborn , Consumer Advocacy , Equipment and Supplies Technology , Health Policy , Security Measures/standards , Quality Control , Materials Science/analysisABSTRACT
In this study, the cytotoxicity of medical latex gloves to cultured L-929 cells was determined using various extraction conditions. According to the extraction time and temperature, three types of extraction conditions were used: 1) 24 h at 37 degrees C; 2) 72 h at 37 degrees C; 3) 72 h at 50 degrees C. Also, four different extraction vehicles were used, namely, distilled water (DW), 9 g/l sodium chloride (saline) in DW, and culture media with or without serum. Under the above-mentioned conditions, the samples were extracted and then 2-fold serially diluted in the concentration range 3.13 - 50%. When extracted with either DW or saline for 24 h or 72 h at 37 degrees C, only 50% diluted samples showed distinct cytotoxicity to L-929 cells. Moreover, no cytotoxic potentials were observed when gloves were extracted with DW or saline at 50 degrees C for 72 h. Cytotoxicity was markedly greater when gloves were extracted with culture medium, irrespective of the presence of serum in the medium. These results suggest that optimal extraction conditions should be established for the cytotoxicity evaluations of biomaterials and medical devices.
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Animals , Mice , Cell Survival/drug effects , Cells, Cultured , Culture Media , Gloves, Protective , Latex/isolation & purification , Temperature , Toxicity Tests/methodsABSTRACT
Objective To study the in vitro heating ability of Ni-Cu thermoseeds and their effect on the rabbit liver cells and tissues. Methods The temperature of rabbit liver tissues were monitored under an alternating magnetic field.MTT assay was used to evaluate the in vitro cytotoxicity of the extra-liquid of the Ni-Cu thermoseeds;Hemolytic test was carried out to estimate its blood toxicity;and muscular implantation test was employed to determine the levels of its tissue toxicity.Results The thermoseeds used in this experiment showed a high heating ability in alternating magnetic field in vitro.MTT assay showed that the toxicity of the material on mouse fibroblast(L-929) cell lines was 1 degree,which means non-cytotoxic.Hemolytic test revealed a hemolysis rate(HR) of 3.25%(less than 5%),showing that the thermoseeds had no hemolytic reaction.Muscular implantation test showed different levels of inflammatory reaction in the muscle tissues.Conclusion Thermoseeds induced heating in alternating magnetic field can achieve an appropriate temperature,and the gilded thermoseeds have a high biocompatibility with 1 degree cytotoxicity without leading to hemolytic reaction.
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Objective To evaluate the magneto-heating effect and cytotoxicity of the carbonyl iron powder as a feasibility for arterial embolization hyperthermia. Methods Different doses of carbonyl iron powder suspensions were prepared in vitro(10 mg/ml,100%;10 mg/ml,50%;or 64 g/L phenol solutions),and heated for 20 minutes in an alternating magnetic field(49.9,79.9,and 110.2 Oe).The influences of the doses of suspensions and currency of magnetic field on the heating effect were observed.Meanwhile,mouse fibroblast L-929 cells were cultured with the suspensions for 2,4,or 7 days.The morphology and relative growth rate(RGR) of the cells were determined by microscopy and MTT assay.The cytotoxicity of the suspensions was then classified. Results The heating ability of the carbonyl iron powder increased with the suspension concentration and the strength of the magnetic field.A optimal therapeutic temperature was achieved at 110.2 Oe with 60 mg/ml carbonyl iron powder suspension.The L-929 cells showed normal morphology after been treated by the carbonyl iron powder(10 mg/ml 100% solution and 50% solution) for 2,4 and 7 days with the 0-1 degree cytotoxicity.Conclusion The carbonyl iron powder has good heating effect under the alternating magnetic field,and is compatible with the tested cells.
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TNF in sera from BALB/c mice treated with sepia was detected by L929 cell killing assay. Sera of the mice treated with saline were used as control. Results showed a significant TNF -inducing activity of sepia in animals. And the induced sera were also cytotoxic to human cancer cells,such as GM803 and Y99.