Administración subcutánea de levotiroxina en hipotiroidismo refractario / Subcutaneous administration of levothyroxine in refrac tory hypothyroidism

Resumen El hipotiroidismo generalmente se puede tratar de manera efectiva con levotiroxina (LT-4) oral. Sin em bargo, el hipotiroidismo refractario al tratamiento con LT-4 es una condición clínica frecuente. Entre las causas se encuentra la falta de adherencia, interacciones con alimentos u otros medicamentos y enfermedades gas trointestinales, como enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal y síndromes de intestino corto. El aumento de la dosis oral de LT-4 no siempre es eficaz en estos escenarios. Por lo tanto, pueden ser necesarias otras vías de administración. En este reporte, evaluamos modalidades alternativas de tratamiento para el hipotiroidismo re fractario y presentamos dos pacientes con malabsorción intestinal tratadas con éxito mediante la administración subcutánea de LT-4.

Abstract Hypothyroidism can usually be treated effectively with oral levothyroxine (LT-4) supplementation. However, hypothyroidism refractory to treatment with LT-4 is a common clinical condition. Causes include poor com pliance, interactions with food or other medications, and gastrointestinal diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease and short bowel syndromes. Increasing the oral dose of LT-4 is not always effective in these scenarios. Therefore, other routes of administration may be neces sary. In this report, we evaluate alternative treatment modalities for refractory hypothyroidism and present two patients with intestinal malabsorption successfully treated by subcutaneous administration of LT-4.

A influência da sorção e solubilidade nas propriedades dos compósitos resinosos: uma revisão de literatura / The influence of sorption and solubility on the properties of res-in composites: a literature review

Introdução: A resina composta tem sido amplamente utilizada por suas propriedades restauradoras. No entanto, quando exposta à água, o material resinoso sofre diferentes mecanismos químicos e físicos, como a sorção de água e solubilidade. Esses efeitos podem produzir alterações volumétricas e mudanças físicas, alterando as características do material. Objetivo: Discorrer acerca das consequências clínicas dos fenômenos de sorção e solubilidade na resina composta. Materiais e Métodos: Uma revisão da literatura foi realizada por meio de artigos científicos publicados nos últimos anos, presentes em bases de dados eletrônicos como PubMED/Medline, Lilacs e Scielo. Resultados e Discussão: Os compósitos de resina não são estáveis, pois interagem constantemente com o ambiente oral. Sua principal interação é com água, que se difunde na matriz. As resinas compostas que contêm, além do BIS-GMA, uma alta concentração de TEGDMA, tendem a absorver mais água devido às ligações éter hidrofílicas presentes nesses compósitos. Com isso, uma série de efeitos deletérios podem ocorrer. Conclusão: A expansão volumétrica, a lixiviação, a degradação hidrolítica e a instabilidade da cor são as principais consequências da sorção e solubilidade da resina composta. Esses fenômenos provocam alterações dimensionais e diminuição das propriedades mecânicas repercutindo, sobremaneira, na longevidade das restaurações em resina composta.

Introduction: Resin Composite has been widely used for its restorative properties. However, when exposed to water, the resin material undergoes different chemical and physical mechanisms, such as water sorption and solubility. These effects can produce volumetric and physical changes, altering the material's characteristics. Objective: To discuss the clinical consequences of the sorption and solubility phenomena in composite resin. Materials and Methods: A literature review was performed using scientific articles published in recent years on electronic databases such as PubMED/Medline, Lilacs, and Scielo. Results and Discussion: Resin composites are not stable, as they constantly interact with the oral environment. Their main interaction is with water, which diffuses into the matrix. Resin Composites that contain, in addition to BIS-GMA, a high concentration of TEGDMA, tend to absorb more water due to the hydrophilic ether bonds present in these composites. Thus, a series of deleterious effects can occur. Conclusion: Volumetric expansion, leaching, hydrolytic degradation, and color instability are the main consequences of Resin Composite sorption and solubility. These phenomena cause dimensional changes and a decrease in mechanical properties, which have a major impact on the longevity of Resin Composite restorations.

Establishment of a cocrystal characterization method for sacubitril valsartan sodium / 药学学报

Sacubitril valsartan sodium (LCZ696) is an ionic cocrystal drug. The purpose of this study was to explore the cocrystal features of LC696 by establishing a variety of characterization methods, and thus provide basic research data for effective quality control. The cocrystal characteristics of LCZ696 and its tablets were identified by applying analytical means including powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Raman spectra (RM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (ssNMR). The crystalline water and hygroscopicity of LCZ696 were analyzed by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), dynamic vapor sorption (DVS), hygroscopicity test and Karl Fischer reaction method. The results show that PXRD, FTIR, DSC and ssNMR can effectively distinguish the features of LCZ696 cocrystal, sacubitril monomer, valsartan monomer, and sacubitril-valsartan (1∶1) mixture. RM can be used as a supplementary approach. Combined with the analysis by TGA, DVS, hygroscopicity test and Karl Fischer reaction method results, LCZ696 contains 2.5 crystalline water molecules and is very hygroscopic; we recommend that LCZ696 be stored in an environment with a relative humidity below 60%. By characterizing the crystal features we can establish quality control measure and evaluate the stability of the drug tablets. This study provides data in support for the establishment of the LCZ696 quality standard.

Kinetics and Equilibrium of Mercury Sorption by Three Different Types of Live Algae

Abstract The kinetics and equilibrium of experimental data of mercury (II) sorption using three different macrophytes E. crassipes, E. azurea and S. ariculata were analyzed. From the kinetic models used, the model 1, which considers the surface area of constant sorption, presents the coefficient of determination, R2, closer to the unit (0.97). Already, in the liquid phase, the best fit of the experimental data was obtained for model 2 (R2=0.96), which considers the variable surface area. The calculated values for the determination coefficients indicate that the Redlich-Peterson isotherm best describes the equilibrium (R2=0.79). The results show that the macrophyte S. ariculata surface area, which presented the highest adsorption potential (15.77x10-4m2.g-1), was far below those found in the best adsorbents. However, considering the large volume of adsorbent material required in an industrial plant and the low cost of the analyzed adsorbents, it is considered that the macrophytes investigated have a considerable potential for the removal of mercury from wastewater.

Potentiality of Epoxy-Montmorillonite Composite for Stir-Bar Sorptive Extraction for Determination of Atrazine

Abstract A new low-cost material is presented for the first time, aiming to study the sorption process for the stir-bar sorptive extraction (SBSE) technique. The bars were made using a composition of a commercial epoxy resin and montmorillonite, under different compositions and a final ratio of 70% (epoxy) and 30% (montmorillonite) was employed, providing the best mechanical and chemical resistance. A PTFE support was developed to hold the bars permitting the magnetic stirring, without turbulent behavior even under long times of stirring at 1000 rpm. The bars were employed to study the sorption of the herbicide atrazine (ATZ), and the best extraction conditions were: sample volume 20.0 mL, pH 6.0, extraction time of 15 min, room temperature, stirring speed of 100 rpm, and 10.0% (w v-1) NaCl. This preliminary evaluation suggests that the modified bars could be employed for ATZ sorption, affording close to 71% of ATZ removal, and presented robust characteristics to be used at least 80 times.

Aplicação de solução semianalítica para modelagem de ensaios de sorção e difusão pura com lixiviado / Application of semi-analytical solution for modeling sorption and pure diffusion assays with leachate

RESUMO A implementação da Política Nacional de Resíduos Sólidos (Lei nº 12.305, de 2 de agosto de 2010) foi um marco para a disposição final e o tratamento de resíduos sólidos no país. A contaminação decorrente da negligência na disposição dos resíduos sólidos urbanos atinge sistemas naturais vitais para a existência humana. Torna-se, portanto, fundamental compreender os mecanismos que estão envolvidos no transporte de contaminantes e os dispositivos geotécnicos para mitigar e/ou remediar os impactos. Neste trabalho, é apresentada a utilização de modelagens matemáticas aplicadas aos resultados dos experimentos realizado por Ritter, em 1998, para determinar o transporte dos principais íons inorgânicos, encontrados no lixiviado do aterro Jardim Gramacho (K+, Cl-, Na+ e NH4 +), por difusão química e sorção. O Aterro de Resíduos Urbanos de Jardim Gramacho está localizado em Duque de Caxias, no estado do Rio de Janeiro, e operou por mais de 30 anos, de 1978 a 2012. Para a compreensão dos mecanismos de transporte, foi utilizada uma solução semi-analítica denominada de camada contaminada equivalente (CCE), proposta por Paz, em 2015, com o objetivo de traçar, no tempo e no espaço, o comportamento desses contaminantes ao longo da amostra de solo utilizada. A vantagem da utilização dessa solução analítica é que ela atende com maior rigor as condições de contorno dos experimentos analisados, quando comparadas com as soluções disponíveis na literatura. Os resultados mostram que os coeficientes de difusão efetivo determinados pela solução CCE apresentam-se dentro dos intervalos indicados na literatura.

ABSTRACT The implementation of the National Solid Waste Policy (Law No. 12.305, of August 2, 2010) was a milestone for the final disposal and treatment of solid waste in the country. The contamination due to negligence in the disposal of urban solid waste reaches natural resources and systems vital to human existence. It is, therefore, essential to understand the mechanisms involved in the transport of contaminants and the best geotechnical devices to mitigate and/or remediate impacts. This paper presents the use of mathematical models applied to the results of the experiments carried out by Ritter, in 1998, to determine the transport of the main inorganic ions found in the leachate of Jardim Gramacho landfill (K+, Cl-, Na+, and NH4 +), by chemical diffusion and sorption mechanisms. The Jardim Gramacho Urban Waste Landfill was located in Duque de Caxias, state of Rio de Janeiro, and operated for more than 30 years, from 1978 to 2012. In order to understand these transport mechanisms, a semi-analytical solution, denominated Equivalent Contaminated Layer (ECL) proposed by Paz, in 2015, was used to trace, in time and space, the behavior of these contaminants along the soil sample used. The advantage of using this analytical solution is that it meets more accurately the boundary conditions of the analyzed experiments, when compared with the solutions available in the literature. The results show that the effective diffusion coefficients determined by the ECL solution are within the ranges indicated in the literature.

Influence of 10-MDP concentration on the adhesion and physical properties of self-adhesive resin cements

OBJECTIVES: Self-adhesive resin cements contain functional monomers that enable them to adhere to the tooth structure without a separate adhesive or etchant. One of the most stable functional monomers used for chemical bonding to calcium in hydroxyapatite is 10-methacryloyloxydecyl dihydrogen phosphate (10-MDP). The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of the10-MDP concentration on the bond strength and physical properties of self-adhesive resin cements. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We used experimental resin cements containing 3 different concentrations of 10-MDP: 3.3 wt% (RC1), 6.6 wt% (RC2), or 9.9 wt% (RC3). The micro-tensile bond strength of each resin cement to dentin and a hybrid resin block (Estenia C&B, Kuraray Noritake Dental) was measured, and the fractured surface morphology was analyzed. Further, the flexural strength of the resin cements was measured using the three-point bending test. The water sorption and solubility of the cements following 30 days of immersion in water were measured. RESULTS: The bond strength of RC2 was significantly higher than that of RC1. There was no significant difference between the bond strength of RC2 and that of RC3. The water sorption of RC3 was higher than that of any other cement. There were no significant differences in the three-point bending strength or water solubility among all three types of cements. CONCLUSIONS: Within the limitations of this study, it is suggested that 6.6 wt% 10-MDP showed superior properties than 3.3 wt% or 9.9 wt% 10-MDP in self-adhesive resin cement.

Surface morphology and mechanical properties of conventional and self-adhesive resin cements after aqueous aging

Abstract The stable long-term performance of resin cement under oral environmental conditions is a crucial factor to obtain a satisfactory success of the allceramic dental restoration. Objective: This study aimed at evaluating and comparing the surface morphology and mechanical property of conventional and self-adhesive resin cement after aqueous aging. Materials and Methods: Disc-shaped specimens of 3 conventional (C1: Multilink N, C2: Duolink, C3: Nexus 3) and 3 self-adhesive (S1: Multilink Speed, S2: Biscem, S3: Maxcem) types of resin cements were subjected to irradiation. After 24 h, the Knoop microhardness of each resin cement was evaluated. The specimens were immersed separately in distilled water and maintained at 37°C. A total of 5 specimens of each resin cement were collected at the following time intervals of immersion: 1, 6, 12 and 18 months. The samples were used to evaluate the Knoop parameters of microhardness, sorption and solubility. The surface morphology of the specimens after 18 months of immersion was observed by scanning electron microscopy. The sorption and solubility data were analyzed by two-way ANOVA. The Knoop microhardness was tested by the ANOVA repeated measures (P<0.05). Results: The sorption and solubility parameters of C1 and S1 exhibited significant fluctuations during the aqueous aging. The hardness of the S1 and S2 specimens decreased significantly after an 18-month water immersion. The S1, S2 and S3 specimens indicated higher filler exposure and stripping and apparent pores and cracks compared to specimens C1, C2 and C3, respectively. Conclusion: The surface of selfadhesive resin cements is more susceptible to aqueous damage than that of the conventional resin cements.

Comparison of color stability, mechanical and chemical properties according to temporary crown resin type / 대한치과재료학회지

Objective of this study was to compare the color stability, mechanical and chemical properties of three different types of temporary crown resins. Commercially available powder-liquid (Group PL), light-cured (Group LC) and auto-mix syringe (Group AM) types' temporary crown resins were used as experimental groups for each of the evaluation. All the test groups were evaluated after 1 day and 7 days of immersion in various staining solutions. The colors of all groups before and after storage in the staining solutions were measured by a spectrophotometer based on CIE Lab system, and the color differences (ΔE(*)) thereby calculated. Micro hardness test was performed before water storage and aging after 7 days at 37 ℃. In addition, flexural strength, water sorption and solubility tests were performed according to international standard, ISO 10477. All experimental groups showed significant color change in staining solutions when compared to those stored in the control solution (distilled water) (p PL > LC (p<0.05). Water sorption and solubility increased in the following order: AM < PL < LC (p<0.05). The results of this study would provide useful information when choosing temporary crown resin types in various clinical situations.

The influence of three photoactivation techniques on the sorption and solubility of different composite resins / A influência de três técnicas de fotoativação na sorção e solubilidade de diferentes resinas compostas

Introduction: There is a growing demand for aesthetic restorations and the polymerized composite resins are the most used material in these procedures. In order to achieve greater resistance to solubilization proper polymerization is required. Objective: Evaluate the influence of three photoactivation techniques, on sorption and solubility of three composite resins. Materials and methods: 90 test samples measuring 8 mm diameter and 1 mm thick were made and divided into 9 groups (n=10) of resins -Filtek Z350 XT, Tetric N-Ceram and IPS Empress Direct, each of them was polymerized with LED Bluephase, using the techniques: Conventional, Soft-Start (SS) and Pulse Delay (PD). Afterwards they were placed in desiccator with silica gel at 98.6 F and weighed daily until obtaining a constant mass (m1). Then they were immersed in deionized water for seven days and weighed again (m2). The test sample reconditioning was performed using the m1 procedure, until a constant mass (m3 ) was obtained. The sorption and solubility values were calculated and subjected to ANOVA test (two-way), followed by Tukey post hoc, p<0.05. Result: There were no statistically significant differences in sorption and solubility among the studied resins when photoactivation techniques were compared. For solubility analysis, statistically significant differences were observed among the materials. The results for composite resin Filtek Z350 XT presented higher statistical hybridization values than those of the other evaluated resins. Conclusion: The different forms of photoactivation had no influence on the sorption and solubility of the tested composite resins.

Introdução: Há uma crescente demanda por restaurações estéticas, sendo as resinas compostas polimerizadas o material mais utilizados nesses procedimentos. Visando uma maior resistência à solubilização, uma polimerização adequada é necessária. Objetivo: Avaliar a influência de três técnicas de fotoativação na sorção e na solubilidade de três resinas compostas. Material e método: Foram confeccionados 90 corpos-de-prova, com 8 mm de diâmetro e 1 mm de espessura, divididos em 9 grupos (n = 10) de resinas - Filtek Z350 XT, Tetric N-Ceram e IPS Empress Direct, cada uma elas polimerizada com LED Bluephase, utilizando as técnicas: Convencional, Soft-Start (SS) e Pulse Delay (PD). Posteriormente foram colocadas em dessecador com sílica gel a 98,6 F e pesadas diariamente até obtenção de massa constante (m1). Depois foram imersos em água desionizada durante sete dias e pesados ​​novamente (m2). O recondicionamento da amostra de teste foi realizado utilizando o procedimento m1, até que uma massa constante (m3) fosse obtida. Os valores de sorção e solubilidade foram calculados e submetidos ao teste ANOVA (two-way), seguido por Tukey post hoc, p <0,05. Resultado: Não houve diferenças estatisticamente significantes para sorção e solubilidade nas resinas estudadas quanto as técnicas de fotoativação. Para análise de solubilidade, foram observadas diferenças estatisticamente significantes entre os materiais. Os resultados para resina compostaFiltek Z350 XT apresentaram valores de hibridação estatísticos superiores aos das outras resinas compostas avaliadas. Conclusão: As diferentes formas de fotoativação não influenciaram a sorção e solubilidade das resinas compostas testadas.

Boron alters cation exchange properties of corn roots but does not decrease aluminum toxicity / Boro altera as propriedades de troca catiônica da raiz de milho, mas não diminui a toxidez por alumínio

Most studies that have registered amelioration of Al toxicity due to root cation exchange capacity (CEC) decrease with B application were conducted using eudicotyledonous species (high root CEC). However, the effect of B/Al interaction on the root CEC values in species with low root CEC such as corn (Zea mays L.) has been understudied. Thus, this study aimed to: (1) verify if B decreases root CEC and if it benefits the growth and nutrient uptake in corn plants under Al toxicity; and (2) verify which method of root CEC analysis better differentiates the effects of B and Al. Corn seedlings were grown in complete nutrient solution with the following treatments: 0, 50, and 200 µM of B versus 0 and 300 µM of Al. Root attributes showed correlations with nutrient depletion from the nutrient solution, but nutrient depletion generally varied with transpiration in two depletion tests. The addition of B or Al in nutrient solution decreased root CEC; however, B failed to decrease Al toxicity in corn plants. The four methods used to determine CEC of corn roots had contrasting results, particularly with respect to the effect of B in the presence of Al.

A maioria dos estudos que registraram amenização da toxidez de Al devido ao decréscimo da capacidade de troca de cátions (CTC) radicular com a aplicação de B foram realizados com espécies eudicotiledôneas (alta CTC radicular). Contudo, o efeito da interação B/Al nos valores de CTC radicular em espécies de baixa CTC radicular, como no milho (Zea mays L.), é pouco conhecido. Assim, os objetivos desse estudo foram: (1) verificar se o B reduz a CTC radicular e se isso beneficia o crescimento e a absorção de nutrientes em plantas de milho sob toxidez por Al; (2) verificar qual método para análise de CTC radicular diferencia melhor o efeito do B e Al. Plântulas de milho foram cultivadas em solução nutritiva completa com os seguintes tratamentos: 0, 50 e 200 µM de B versus 0 e 300 µM de Al. Os atributos radiculares apresentaram correlações com a depleção de nutrientes da solução nutritiva, mas, em geral, a depleção de nutrientes variou principalmente com a transpiração em dois testes de depleção. A adição de B na solução nutritiva reduziu a CTC radicular, o que também ocorreu quando o Al foi adicionado, contudo, o B não aliviou a toxidez por Al nas plantas de milho. Os quatro métodos usados para determinar a CTC radicular do milho tiveram resultados contrastantes, particularmente com relação ao efeito do B na presença de Al.

Potassium adsorption in soil cultivated with sugarcane

ABSTRACT Vinasse is a byproduct of the process of distillation of sugarcane juice for the manufacture of sugar and alcohol. Because it is rich in nutrients, mainly potassium (K), is used as fertilizer and applied via fertigation, without concerning for the fate of this compound in the soil. Thus, the objective of the study was to evaluate the interactions of the potassium ion (K+), applied via vinasse in a soil representative of the sugarcane zone of the State of Pernambuco using adsorption isotherms. The methodology was based on physical, chemical and soil mineralogical characterization, as well as equilibrium batch tests, where the experimental curves were fitted by Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models. The results allowed to infer that the Freundlich model showed better fit of the curve in both forms: linear and non-linear (direct fit); the non-linear model was selected due to the values ​​of coefficient of determination (R²). The interaction between potassium and soil occurred mainly with organic matter and the presence of soil kaolinite, because they showed negative ions on the external surface, thereby promoting potassium adsorption. Soil potassium adsorption capacity was higher for the first layer (0-20 cm) and decreased along the depth profile.

Avaliação da viabilidade de utilização de resíduos da construção civil na sorção de Pb2+, Cd2+, Cr3+ e As5+ / Feasibility studies to use construction waste in the sorption of Pb 2+ , Cd 2+ , Cr 3+ and As 5+

RESUMO Esta pesquisa buscou avaliar a capacidade de retenção de Pb2+, Cd2+, Cr3+ e As5+ por dois tipos de solo, um Latossolo argiloso e um arenoso, por resíduos da construção civil (RCC) e por misturas contendo 70% dos referidos solos e 30% de partículas finas de RCC. Para isso, foram realizados ensaios de equilíbrio em lote em amostras dos cinco sorventes (RCC, solo argiloso, solo arenoso, misturas solo argiloso-RCC e solo arenoso-RCC) às quais foram adicionadas soluções monoespécie de chumbo, cádmio e cromo na forma de nitrato, e arsênio na forma de arsenato de sódio, o que permitiu avaliar como cada elemento interagiu com cada amostra. Foram ensaiados 5 lotes de amostras, em triplicatas, com a mesma razão sorvente solução de 1:20, em que se variaram as concentrações das soluções. Curvas teóricas de sorção de Freundlich e de Langmuir foram utilizadas para ajustar os pares de pontos obtidos experimentalmente, concentração de equilíbrio do soluto na solução (Ce) versus massa de soluto sorvida por massa de solo (S). Os resultados obtidos permitem afirmar que os RCC apresentaram maior capacidade em sorver Pb2+, Cd2+ e Cr3+, enquanto o As5+ é mais fortemente sorvido pelo solo argiloso e pela mistura solo argiloso-RCC; os processos sortivos do Pb2+, Cd2+ e Cr3+ diferem daquele do As5+, uma vez que os primeiros comportam-se como cátions no solo e o último comporta-se como oxiânion. O solo argiloso, por possuir maior teor de matéria orgânica, exibe maior sorção dos metais estudados do que o solo arenoso.

ABSTRACT This study evaluated the retention capacity of Pb2+, Cd2+, Cr3+ and As5+ per two types of soil, a clayey Latosoil and a sandy soil, by construction waste and mixtures containing 70% of soil and 30% of construction waste's particles. For this, batch equilibrium tests were performed with samples of the five sorbents (construction waste, clayey soil, sandy soil, mixtures of clayey soil-construction waste and sandy soil-construction waste) added to monospecie solutions of lead, cadmium and chromium in the form of nitrate; and arsenic in the form of sodium arsenate, allowing the evaluation of how each element interacted with each sample. Five batches of samples were tested, in triplicate, with the same sorbent solution ratio, 1:20, and the concentrations of the solutions varied. Freundlich and Langmuir's theoretical sorption curves were used to adjust the pairs of data points, the equilibrium concentration of solute in the solution (Ce) versus the solute mass sorbed per soil mass (S). The results allow concluding that the construction waste had greater ability to absorb Pb2+, Cd2+ and Cr3+. As5+, however, is more strongly sorbed by the clayey soil and by the mixture clayey soil-construction waste. The sorptive processes of Pb2+, Cd2+, and Cr3+ differ from the sorptive processes of As5+, because the first ones behave as cations in the soil, while the latter behaves as oxyanion. Finally, the clayey soil showed greater sorption capacity than the sandy soil for all the metals studied, as clayey soil has a higher organic material content.

Comparação in vitro da sorção e da solubilidade de quatro materiais restauradores provisórios em endodontia / In vitro comparison of the sorption and solubility properties of temporary restorative materials used in endodontics

Objetivo: Este estudo comparou as propriedades de sorção e solubilidade de materiais restauradores provisórios utilizados em endodontia. Material e método: Foram confeccionados 60 corpos de prova, divididos em quatro grupos: G1-IRM® (Dentsply), G2- Coltosol® (Coltene), G3- Riva Light Cure® (SDI), G4 Clip F® (Voco) e pesados após 24h em balança analítica de precisão. Após, foram imersas em água destilada por 12 dias e pesados novamente. Retornaram à estufa a 37 °C por 24h. Resultados: Apresentaram diferenças estatisticamente significativas entre os grupos para sorção e solubilidade. O grupo G4 apresentou menor grau de sorção com diferença estatística dos demais grupos (0,0000087). Os níveis de sorção, encontrados nos grupos G3 (0,0000313) e G1 (0,0000493), apresentam- -se estatisticamente semelhantes entre si e o G2 (0,0000573) foi estatisticamente semelhante ao G1(0,0000493). Quanto à solubilidade, G1 (0,0000107) apresentou o menor nível com diferença estatística em relação aos demais grupos. Os valores de solubilidade, em ordem crescente, foram verificados respectivamente nos grupos G4 (-0,0000213), G3 (-0,000064) e G2 (-0,0002693). Conclusões: 1. Materiais provisórios fotoativados apresentaram os menores resultados quanto à sorção de água; 2. Compostos à base de óxido de zinco e eugenol apresentaram o menor nível de solubilidade comparado com todos os outros materiais provisórios e 3 - compostos livres de eugenol de uso imediato obtiveram os maiores valores tanto de sorção quanto de solubilidade.

Objective: This study compared the sorption and solubility properties of temporary restorative materials used in endodontics. Material and method: 60 specimens were divided into four groups: G1-IRM® (Dentsply), G2-Coltosol® (Coltene), G3-Riva Light Cure® (SDI), G4 Clip F® ) and weighed after 24 hours in precision analytical balance scale. Afterwards, they were immersed in distilled water for 12 days and weighed again. They returned to the stove at 37 ° C for 24 hours. Results: There were statistically significant differences between the groups for sorption and solubility. The G4 group presented lower degree of sorption with statistical difference of the other groups (0.0000087). The sorption levels, found in groups G3 (0.0000313) and G1 (0.0000493), were statistically similar to each other and G2 (0.0000573) was statistically similar to G1 (0.0000493). Regarding solubility, G1 (0.0000107) presented the lowest level with statistical difference in relation to the other groups. The solubility values, in ascending order, were respectively verified in groups G4 (-0.0000213), G3 (-0.000064) and G2 (-0.0002693). Conclusion: 1. Temporary photoactivated materials presented the lowest results regarding sorption of water; 2. Compounds based on zinc oxide and eugenol showed the lowest level of solubility compared to all other provisional materials and 3. eugenolfree compounds of immediate use obtained the highest values of both sorption and solubility.

Comparison of water absorption, solubility and monomer release of six kinds of light-curing composite resins / 吉林大学学报(医学版)

Objective:To compare the water absorption values,solubility values and monomer release amounts of six kinds of light curing composite resins and explore the influencing factors,and to elucidate their relationships with the material compositions and the immersing solvent.Methods:The water absorption and solubility values of six kinds of composite resins,including FiltekTM Z250 (Z250),FiltekTM Z350 XT (Z350),Aelite LS Posterior (ALS),CLEARFIL MAJESTY Posterior (CMP),Neofil Nano (NN),and Tetric N-Ceram (TNC),were measured according to ISO 4049-2009.The concentrations of eluted Bis-GMA and TEGDMA were tested by liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry after the specimens were immersed in 75％ ethanol solution for different time (24 h,7 d,1 month,and 3 months).Results:The water absorption values of six kinds of composite resins were in ascending order of ALS ＜CMP ＜TNC ≈Z250 ＜NN ＜Z350,there were significant differences between groups (P＜0.05);the solubility values were Z350 ＜NN≈ALS≈CMP≈Z250 ＜TNC,there were significant differences between groups (P＜0.05).The release amounts of Bis-GMA were increased slowly with the prolongation of time (P＜0.05),while the values of ALS and CMP at 3 months were decreased (P＜0.05);the descending order ofBis-GMA release amounts at 3 months was NN＞ TNC＞ Z250＞ Z350＞ ALS＞ CMP (P＜0.05).The released TEGDMA was not found in NN and TNC.The release amounts of TEGDMA of the other four resins were increased slowly with the prolongation of time (P＜0.05),and the release amount of CMP at 3 months was decreased (P＜0.05);the order of amount at 3 months was ALS＞ CMP＞ Z250＞ Z350 (P＜0.05).Conclusion:The water absorption values,solubility values and monomer release amounts of different composite resins are different,and they are related to their organic matrix compositions and the immersing solvent.

Comparison of water absorption, solubility and monomer release of six kinds of light-curing composite resins / 吉林大学学报(医学版)

Objective: To compare the water absorption values, solubility values and monomer release amounts of six kinds of light curing composite resins and explore the influencing factors, and to elucidate their relationships with the material compositions and the immersing solvent. Methods: The water absorption and solubility values of six kinds of composite resins, including FiltekTM Z250(Z250), FiltekTM Z350 XT (Z350), Aelite LS Posterior (ALS), CLEARFIL MAJESTY Posterior (CMP), Neofil Nano (NN), and Tetnc N-Ceram (TNC), were measured according to ISO 4049-2009. The concentrations of eluted Bis-GMA and TEGDMA were tested by liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry after the specimens were immersed in 75% ethanol solution for different time (24 h, 7 d, 1 month, and 3 months). Results: The water absorption values of six kinds of composite resins were in ascending order of ALS TNC> Z250> Z350> ALS> CMP (P CMP> Z250> Z350 (P<0. 05). Conclusion: The water absorption values, solubility values and monomer release amounts of different composite resins are different, and they are related to their organic matrix compositions and the immersing solvent.

Moisture sorption and moisture-proof technology of Chinese material medica preparations / 中草药

Excessive moisture absorption often occurs in Chinese material medica (CMM) preparations due to its raw material composition is easy to absorb moisture, the increases of water content easily weaken the stability of the preparations and increase the molding difficulty of the products at the same time. At present, the basic principle of moisture absorption can be explained by adsorption theory, theory of capillary condensation, and Fick diffusion theorem, combining a variety of evaluation indexes to judge the degree of moisture absorption, which can be as the basis for developing different moisture-proof technology of CMM preparations. The relevant literatures in recent years were reviewed in this paper, conbined with the widely recognized principle of moisture sorption, characterization method, and feasible moisture-proof technology, aiming to provide technical reference and implementation examples for the moisture-proof of CMM preparations.

Sorption of Local Anesthetics by Fat Emulsion with Different Content of Lipid / 医药导报

Objective To research sorption of local anesthetic by fat emulsion with different content of lipid in vitro and then to discuss the mechanism of action of fat emulsion for treatment of local anesthetic toxicity. Methods 10%,20%,30% fat emulsion was added to the bupivacaine hydrochloride and ropivacaine hydrochloride.After the mixture was vortexed for 10 mins,it was vibrated in thermostatic water bath at 37 ℃ for 15 h,then centrifugated and got the aqueous phase to HPLC test.The chromatography was carried on a C18column(4.6 mm×250 mm,5 μm ),the mobile phase was composed of acetonitrile-natrium biphosphoricum(25:75),the flow rate was 1 mL·min-1,the column temperature was 30 ℃ and the detection wavelength was set at 210 nm. Results Under the condition of this test,the linear ranges and linear equations for bupivacaine hydrochloride and ropivacaine hydrochloride were 0.3-3.0 μg·mL-1,Y=0.093 6X-0.017 3(r=0.999 6),and 0.3-3.0 μg·mL-1,Y=0.086 6X-0.022 3(r=0.999 1) respectively.The lowest limit of quantitation were both 0.05 μg·mL-1(S/N>3),and the ingredients showed good relationships between the peak area and the concentration.Sample reproducibility was good because the test sample was stable in 5 h.The extraction rates of bupivacaine hydrochloride by 10%,20%,30% fat emulsion were 46.0%,70. 4%,89.2% respectively.The extraction rates of ropivacaine hydrochloride by 10%,20%,30% fat emulsion were 51.3%,71.6%, 90.7% respectively. Conclusion Electric potential and the pH value of the 10%,20%,30% fat emulsion are similar,while the particle size increase slightly.Free bupivacaine hydrochloride and ropivacaine hydrochloride can be absorbed and with the increase of fat content,the extraction of local anesthetic is increased.The mechanism of action of fat for the treatment of local anesthetic toxicity maybe related to that fat emulsions can provided lipid,so that the excessive local anesthetic or those which had already distributesd in tissue can re-dispersed in lipid,and then the plasma concentration of local anesthetic is reduced,the toxicity is also reduced.

Porosity, water sorption and solubility of denture base acrylic resins polymerized conventionally or in microwave

Abstract The proper selection of polymerization cycle is important to prevent overheating of the monomer that could cause degradation, porosity and, consequently, deleterious effects on the denture base properties. Objective This study evaluated the porosity, water sorption and solubility of acrylic resins (Vipi Cril-VC and Vipi Wave-VW) after conventional or microwave polymerization cycles. Material and Methods Specimens (n = 10) were made and cured: 1-WB = 65°C during 90 min + boiling during 90 min (VC cycle - control group); 2-M25 = 10 min at 270 W + 5 min at 0 W + 10 min at 360 W (VW cycle); 3-M3 = 3 min at 550 W; and 4-M5 = 5 min at 650 W. Afterward, they were polished and dried in a dessicator until a constant mass was reached. Specimens were then immersed in distilled water at 37°C and weighed regularly until a constant mass was achieved. For porosity, an additional weight was made with the specimen immediately immersed in distilled water. For water sorption and solubility, the specimens were dried again until equilibrium was reached. Data were submitted to 2 way-ANOVA and Tukey HSD (α=0.05). Results Porosity mean values below 1.52% with no significant difference among groups for both materials were observed. Resins showed water sorption and solubility values without a significant difference. However, there was a significant difference among groups for these both properties (P<0.013). The highest sorption (2.43%) and solubility (0.13%) values were obtained for WB and M3, respectively. Conclusions The conventional acrylic resin could be polymerized in a microwave since both the materials showed similar performance in the evaluated properties. Shorter microwave cycles could be used for both the materials without any detectable increase in volume porosity.

Nickel adsorption and desorption in an acric oxisol as a function of pH, ionic strength and incubation time / Adsorção/dessorção de níquel em solo ácrico em função do pH, da força iônica e tempo de incubação

ABSTRACT Although nickel (Ni) has both important potential benefits and toxic effects in the environment, its behavior in tropical soils has not been well studied. Nickel adsorption-desorption in topsoil and subsoil samples of an acric Oxisol was studied at three pH values (from 3.0 to 8.0). Adsorption-desorption isotherms were elaborated from experiments with increasing Ni concentration (5 to 100 mg L-1), during 0, 4, and 12 weeks, using CaCl2 0.01 and 0.1 M as electrolytic support in order to also verify the effect of Ni-soil time contact and of ionic strength on the reaction. Experimental results of Ni adsorption fitted Langmuir model, which indicated that maximum Ni adsorption (71,440 mg kg-1) occurred at subsoil, after 12 weeks. Nickel affinity (KL) was also greater at subsoil (1.0 L kg-1). The Ni adsorption in the topsoil samples was higher, due to its lower point of zero salt effect (PZSE) and higher organic matter content. The increase in soil pH resulted in the increase of Ni adsorption. Nickel desorbed less from soil samples incubated for 4 or 12 weeks, suggesting that Ni interactions with colloidal particles increase over time. The amount of Ni desorbed increased with increasing ionic strength in both the topsoil and subsoil soil samples. Finally, adsorption-desorption hysteresis was clearly observed. Soil pH, ionic strength of soil solution and the Ni-soil contact time should be considered as criteria for selecting the areas for disposal of residues containing Ni or to compose remediation strategies for acric soils contaminated with Ni.

RESUMO Apesar de o níquel (Ni) ser um elemento importante no ambiente, tanto pelo seu potencial benéfico, como tóxico, informações sobre o seu comportamento em solos tropicais são escassas. Reações de adsorção-dessorção de Ni em amostras superficias e subsuperficias de um Latossolo ácrico foram estudadas em três valores de pH do solo, variando de 3,0 a 8,0. Isotermas de adsorção-dessorção foram elaboradas a partir de experimentos com concentrações crescentes de Ni (5 a 100 mg L-1), durante 0, 4 e 12 semanas, usando CaCl2 0.01 e 0.1 M como eletrólito suporte para verificar o efeito do tempo de contato e da força iônica sobre a reação. Resultados experimentais foram adequadamente ajustados pelo modelo de Langmuir, o qual apontou que a máxima adsorção de Ni (71.440 mg kg-1) ocorreu após 12 semanas de contato do Ni com amostras do subsolo. A afinidade do Ni também foi maior pelas amostras de subsolo (1,0 L kg-1). A adsorção de Ni foi maior nas amostras superficiais, devido ao menor ponto de efeito salino nulo e ao maior tero de matéria orgânica. A elevação do pH do solo aumentou a adsorção de Ni. Houve menos dessorção de Ni das amostras de solo incubadas por 4 e 12 semanas, sugerindo que as interações entre o Ni e as partículas do solo aumentam ao longo do tempo. A quantidade de Ni dessorvido aumentou com o aumento da força iônica, independentemente da profundidade de amostragem do solo. Finalmente, a histerese da reação de adsorção-dessorção de Ni foi claramente observada. O pH do solo, a força iônica da solução e o tempo de contato do Ni com o solo devem ser considerados critérios para a seleção de áreas para a disposição de resíduos contendo Ni e para compor estratégias de remediação para solos ácricos contaminados por Ni.