Physicochemical properties and penetration into dentinal tubules of calcium hypochlorite with surfactants

Abstract The aim was to assess the physicochemical properties and the penetration into dentinal tubules of calcium hypochlorite solution [Ca(OCl)2], with or without surfactants. The surfactants benzalkonium chloride, cetrimide, Tween 80 and Triton X-100 were mixed at different concentrations with sodium hypochlorite solution (NaOCl), Ca(OCl)2 and distilled water (control). Once the critical micellar concentration (CMC) of the surfactants in Ca(OCl)2 and NaOCl was determined, pH, free chlorine, surface tension and free calcium ions were evaluated. The penetration into dentinal tubules of NaOCl and Ca(OCl)2, with or without benzalkonium chloride and Triton X-100 [surfactants that promoted the lowest surface tension of Ca(OCl)2], was assessed using human premolars stained with crystal violet. The statistical tests were one-way ANOVA and Tukey's post-test, Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn's post-test, two-way ANOVA and Bonferroni's post-test, and t-test; depending on the assay. The addition of surfactants reduced the surface tension of NaOCl and Ca(OCl)2, and did not alter the pH or the free available chlorine of either solution. The addition of all surfactants increased the availability of free calcium ions in Ca(OCl)2, especially benzalkonium chloride. Ca(OCl)2 exhibited lower penetration into dentinal tubules than NaOCl, and the addition of surfactants did not improve the penetration of Ca(OCl)2, but did increase the penetration of NaOCl. It can be concluded that the addition of surfactants to Ca(OCl)2 did not increase the penetration into dentinal tubules, but it did promote lower surface tension, without changing the pH or free available chlorine values, and higher availability of free calcium ions in Ca(OCl)2.

Resumo O objetivo foi avaliar as propriedades físico-químicas e a penetrabilidade nos túbulos dentinários da solução de hipoclorito de cálcio [Ca(OCl)2], com ou sem surfactantes. Os surfactantes cloreto de benzalcônio, cetrimida, Tween 80 e Triton X-100 foram misturados em diferentes concentrações com a solução de hipoclorito de sódio (NaOCl), Ca(OCl)2 e água destilada (controle). Uma vez determinada a concentração micelar crítica (CMC) dos surfactantes em Ca(OCl)2 e NaOCl, foram avaliados o pH, cloro livre, tensão superficial e íons de cálcio livre. A penetrabilidade nos túbulos dentinários de NaOCl e Ca(OCl)2, com ou sem cloreto de benzalcônio e Triton X-100 [surfactantes que promoveram a menor tensão superficial de [Ca(OCl)2] foi avaliada utilizando pré-molares humanos corados com cristal violeta. Os testes estatísticos foram ANOVA de uma via e pós-teste de Tukey, Kruskal-Wallis e pós-teste de Dunn, ANOVA de duas vias e pós-teste de Bonferroni, e teste t; dependendo do ensaio. A adição de surfactantes reduziu a tensão superficial do NaOCl e Ca(OCl)2, e não alterou o pH ou cloro livre das soluções. A adição de todos os surfactantes aumentou a disponibilidade de íons de cálcio livre de Ca(OCl)2, principalmente o cloreto de benzalcônio. Ca(OCl)2 apresentou menor penetrabilidade nos túbulos dentinários do que NaOCl, e a adição de surfactantes não aumentou a penetrabilidade de Ca(OCl)2, mas aumentou a penetrabilidade de NaOCl. Pode-se concluir que a adição de surfactantes no Ca(OCl)2 não aumentou a penetrabilidade nos túbulos dentinários, mas promoveu menor tensão superficial, sem alterar os valores de pH ou cloro livre, e maior disponibilidade de íons de cálcio livre em Ca(OCl)2.

The effects of nonyl phenoxypolyethoxyl ethanol on cell damage pathway gene expression in SK-NSH cells

BACKGROUND/AIMS: Most pesticide formulations contain both chief and additive ingredients. But, the additives may not have been tested as thoroughly as the chief ingredients. The surfactant, nonyl phenoxypolyethoxylethanol (NP40), is an additive frequently present in pesticide formulations. We investigated the effects of NP40 and other constituents of a validamycin pesticide formulation on cell viability and on the expression of genes involved in cell damage pathways. METHODS: The effects of validamycin pesticide ingredients on cell viability and of NP40 on the mRNA expression of 80 genes involved in nine key cellular pathways were examined in the human neuroblastoma SK-N-SH cell line. RESULTS: The chemicals present in the validamycin pesticide formulation were cytotoxic to SK-N-SH cells and NP40 showed the greatest cytotoxicity. A range of gene expression changes were identified, with both up- and down-regulation of genes within the same pathway. However, all genes tested in the necrosis signaling pathway were down-regulated and all genes tested in the cell cycle checkpoint/arrest pathway were up-regulated. The median fold-change in gene expression was significantly higher in the cell cycle checkpoint/arrest pathway than in the hypoxia pathway category (p = 0.0064). The 70 kDa heat shock protein 4 gene, within the heat shock protein/unfolded protein response category, showed the highest individual increase in expression (26.1-fold). CONCLUSIONS: NP40 appeared to be particularly harmful, inducing gene expression changes that indicated genotoxicity, activation of the cell death (necrosis signaling) pathway, and induction of the 70 kDa heat shock protein 4 gene.

Máscara laríngea ProSealTM como via de administração de surfactante no tratamento da síndrome do desconforto respiratório em recém-nascido pré-termo / ProSealTM laryngeal mask airway for surfactant administration in the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome in a premature infant

A administração de surfactante pela cânula traqueal e ventilação mecânica é o tratamento convencional da síndrome do desconforto respiratório em prematuros. Alterações hemodinâmicas e respiratórias da intubação traqueal e pré-medicação justificam a busca por alternativas menos invasivas de administração de surfactante. O objetivo do presente estudo foi descrever o uso da máscara laríngea ProSealTM como opção para o tratamento da síndrome do desconforto respiratório em recém-nascido pré-termo com 31 semanas de gestação, 1.335 g, dificuldade respiratória após a primeira hora de vida, e quadro clínico e radiológico de síndrome do desconforto respiratório. O surfactante foi administrado pela máscara laríngea ProSealTM com 3,5 horas de vida, com boa tolerância e sem necessidade de intubação traqueal. Gasometria normal e melhora radiológica, após 3 e 6 horas. O oxigênio foi suspenso após 8 dias; alta sem comorbidades. A máscara laríngea parece ser alternativa indolor e menos invasiva de via de tratamento da síndrome do desconforto respiratório, com possibilidade de redução de intubação traqueal e ventilação mecânica. Por meio de amostra adequada, devem ser confirmadas a eficácia e as vantagens dessa via de tratamento.

The administration of surfactant via tracheal cannula with mechanical ventilation is the conventional treatment for infant respiratory distress syndrome. Hemodynamic and respiratory changes due to tracheal intubation and the need for premedication justify the search for less invasive alternatives of surfactant administration. The objective of this study was to describe the use of the ProSealTM laryngeal mask airway as an option for the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome in a premature infant born at 31 weeks of gestation, at 1335 g, with respiratory difficulty after the first hour of life and exhibiting the clinical and radiologic features of respiratory distress syndrome. The surfactant was administered with the use of the ProSealTM laryngeal mask airway at 3.5 hours of life. It was well tolerated, with no need for tracheal intubation. Normal gasometry and radiologic improvement were observed after three and six hours of administration. Oxygen administration was suspended after eight days, with no comorbidities at discharge. The laryngeal mask airway seems to be a painless and less invasive alternative to treat respiratory distress syndrome and may reduce the need for tracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation. The efficacy and advantages of this route of treatment should be confirmed in a study of an adequate sample.

Biocide activity of microfiber mops with and without silver after contamination

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the present research was to compare the residual microbial load in Solo System microfiber mops with silver and in normal microfiber mops without silver to see whether those with the silver prevent bacterial proliferation and spread more effectively during normal cleaning operations. METHODS: Mops with and without silver were experimentally contaminated with suspension of Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538. The bioburden was evaluated by a filtering procedure according to UNI EN 1174 after contamination, after washing and after different times of impregnation in an alcohol-base detergent. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: The results obtained lead to the conclusion that silver microfiber mop was significantly more effective in reducing bacterial load despite initial high level contamination (10(6)-10(7) CFU/50 cm²). Indeed, after low temperature washing, the bacterial load was already completely eliminated while the mop without silver still presented relatively high levels of the microorganism (approximately 10² CFU/50 cm²) even after being soaked for 8 hours in a detergent/disinfectant.

Circadian Rhythm of Surfactant Protein A, B and C mRNA in Rats

BACKGROUND: All organisms have developed an internal timing system capable of reacting to and anticipating environmental stimuli with a program of appropriately timed metabolic, physiologic and behavioral events. The alveolar epithelial type II cell of the mammalian lung synthesizes, stores, and secretes a lipoprotein pulmonary surfactant, which functions to stabilize alveoli at low lung volumes. METHODS: The authors investigated the diurnal variation of surfactant protein A, B and C mRNA accumulation. The diurnal variation on gene expression of surfactant protein A, B and C was analysed using filter hybridization at 9 a.m., 4 p.m. and 11 p.m. Lung SP-A protein content was determined by double sandwich ELISA assay using a polyclonal antiserum raised in rabbits against purified rat SP-A. RESULTS: 1. The accumulation of SP-A mRNA at 4 p.m. was significantly decreased by 23.5% compared to the value at 9 a.m. (p< 0.05). 2. The accumulation of SP-B mRNA at 4 p.m. and 11 p.m. was decreased by 15.1% and 5.7%, respectively, compared to the value at 9 a.m. (p=0.07, p=0.69). 3. The accumulation of SP-C mRNA at 4 p.m. and 11 p.m. was decreased by 6.8% and 7.7%, respectively, compared to the value at 9 a.m. (p=0.38, p=0.57). 4. Total lung SP-A content at 4 p.m. and 11 p.m. was increased by 5.3% and 15.9%, respectively, compared to the value at 9 a.m. (p=0.64, p=0.47). CONCLUSION: These findings represent the diurnal variation of surfactant proteins mRNA expression in vivo. These results indicated that the diurnal variation of significant gene expression is observed in hydrophilic surfactant protein rather than in hydrophobic surfactant proteins.

Ventilação de alta freqüência por oscilação comparada a ventilação mecânica convencional associada a reposição de surfactante em coelhos / High frequency oscillation ventilation compared to conventional mechanical ventilation plus exogenous surfactant replacement in rabbits

Objetivos: a) avaliar o efeito na oxigenação e ventilação de coelhos artificialmente depletados de surfactante quando submetidos à ventilação mecânica convencional associada à reposição parcial de surfactante exógeno; b) comparar a evolução deste grupo com outro grupo submetido à ventilação de alta freqüência por oscilação (HFO) sem reposição associada de surfactante. Métodos: Vinte coelhos brancos da raça New Zealand, peso de + 3 kg, foram anestesiados e artificialmente induzidos à depleção de surfactante endógeno através de sucessivas lavagens pulmonares com alíquotas (25 ml/kg) de solução fisiológica, até atingir uma PaO2 menor que 100 mmHg, quando ventilados via traqueostomia no modo de pressão controlada objetivando um volume corrente de 10ml/kg, com PEEP de 5cm H2O, FiO2 de 100%, freqüência respiratória de 30 mpm, e tempo inspiratório de 0,65 s. Posteriormente, os coelhos foram divididos em (a) grupo CMV+S, submetido à ventilação convencional associada com reposição parcial de surfactante exógeno; (b) grupo HFO submetido à ventilação de alta freqüência por oscilação. Gasometrias arteriais foram coletadas antes da lavagem pulmonar, após a lavagem pulmonar, 15, 60 e 120 minutos após iniciado o tratamento. Os grupos foram comparados utilizando-se o teste t de Student. Resultados: Em ambos grupos a PaO2 (pós lavagem pulmonar) era inferior a 50mmHg (p=0,154), subindo aos15 minutos de tratamento para 254 mmHg (CMV+S) e 288 mmHg (HFO, p=0,626). Aos 60 e 120 minutos, a PaO2 foi maior (p=0,001) no grupo HFO (431 e 431 mmHg) quando comparado com o grupo CMV+S, que apresentou queda progressiva (148 e 126 mmHg). Aos 60 minutos a PaCO2 era significativamente menor no grupo do CMV+S (29 versus 41 mmHg). Conclusões: Em modelo animal com SARA a estratégia de ventilação protetora como a HFO, isoladamente, promove uma rápida e persistente melhora na oxigenação, inclusive, com níveis superiores aos obtidos pelos animais submetidos à ventilação mecânica convencional associada à reposição de surfactante.

Objectives: (a) to evaluate the effect on oxygenation and ventilation of rabbits with induced surfactant depletion when they are submitted to a conventional mechanical ventilation, plus a small dose of exogenous surfactant; (b) to compare this group with another group submitted to a High Frequency Oscillation (HFO) without exogenous surfactant administration. Methods: Twenty New Zealand White rabbits weighing (+ 3 kg) were anaesthetized and artificially induced to a endogenous surfactant depletion by successively lung lavage with normal saline (aliquots of 25 ml/kg) until to reach a persistent PaO2 less than 100 mmHg when submitted to a mechanical ventilation in a pressure control mode with a target tidal volume of 10ml/kg, PEEP of 5cm H2O, FiO2 1.0, respiratory rate 30/min, and inspiratory time of 0.65 s. Then the rabbits were divided in (a) CMV+S group, submitted to a conventional mechanical ventilation plus exogenous surfactant replacement; (b) HFO group, submitted to a High Frequency Oscillation Ventilation. Arterial blood gases were measured at control period, post lung lavage, 15, 16 and 120 minutes after treatment started. The groups were compared using Student t test. Results: The post lung lavage PaO2 in both groups was lower than 50mmHg (p=0.154), increasing after 15 min of treatment to 254 mmHg (CMV+S) and 288 mmHg (HFO, p=0.626). The PaO2 at 60 and 120 minutes were higher (p=0.001) in the HFO group (431 e 431 mmHg) when compared with the CMV+S group, which showed a progressive fall (148 e 126 mmHg). At 60 minutes of treatment, the PaCO2 was lower (p=0.008) in the CMV+S group (29 versus 41 mmHg). Conclusions: In ARDS animal model a protect mechanical ventilation strategy as HFO by itself promotes a fast and persistent increase in the oxygenation, with superior levels than those observed in animals treated with conventional mechanical ventilation plus exogenous surfactant replacement.

Circadian rhythm of surfactant protein A, B and C mRNA in rats / 대한내과학회지

BACKGROUND: All organisms have developed an internal timing system capable of reacting to and anticipating environmental stimuli with a program of appropriately timed metabolic, physiologic, and behavioral events. The alveolar epithelial type II cell of mammalian lung synthesizes, stores, and secretes a lipoprotein pulmonary surfactant, which functions to stabilize alveoli at low lung volumes. METHODS: The authors investigated the diurnal variation of surfactant protein A, B and C mRNA accumulation. The diurnal variation on gene expression of surfactant protein A, B and C were analysed using filter hybridization at 9 AM, 4 PM and 11 PM. Lung SP-A protein content was determined by double sandwich ELISA assay using a polyclonal antiserum raised in rabbits against purified rat SP-A. RESULTS: 1. The accumulation of SP-A mRNA at 4 PM was significantly decreased 23.5% compared to the value at 9 AM (p<0.05). 2. The accumulation of SP-B mRNA at 4 PM and 11 PM was decreased by 15.1% and 5.7%, respectively, compared to the value at 9 AM (p=0.07, p=0.69). 3. The accumulation of SP-C mRNA at 4 PM and 11 PM was decreased by 6.8% and 7.7%, respectively, compared to the value at 9 AM (p=0.38, p=0.57). 4. Total lung SP-A content at 4 PM and 11 PM was increased by 5.3% and 15.9%, respectively, compared to the value at 9 AM (p=0.64, p=0.47). CONCLUSION: These findings represent diurnal variation of surfactant proteins mRNA expression in vivo. This results suggested the diurnal variation of hydrophilic surfactant protein rather than hydrophobic surfactant proteins.

Changes of neonatal mortality rate between 'pre' and 'post' surfactant period

The objective of this study was to determine how the neonatal mortality rate has changed since surfactant (S) therapy was introduced in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and to evaluate the efficacy of surfactant therapy in respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) patients. Incidences of risk babies such as outborns, prematurity, low birth weight infants and RDS, and neonatal mortality rates were compared between 'pre' (control, 1988 to 1991, n=4,861) and 'post' S period (study, 1993 to 1996, n=5,430). In RDS patients of 'post' S period, neonatal mortality rate was compared between S-treated and non-treated patients, and chest X-ray and ventilatory parameters were compared between pre- and post-72 hr of surfactant treatment. Surfactant therapy showed short term effects, judging by the decrease of early neonatal deaths and improvement of chest X-ray and ventilatory parameters in RDS patients. The overall neonatal mortality rate had a tendency to decrease in spite of increased incidences of risk babies in 'post' S period but it was less than expected. The reasons were thought to be that we had a high proportion of risk babies, and there was some bias in patient selection for surfactant therapy and its use. In conclusion, with the active prevention of risk baby delivery and appropriate use of surfactant, better results could be expected.

Micronucleus and Chromosome Aberration in Root Tip Cell of Vicia faba Induced by Surfactants / 环境与健康杂志

Objective To study the genetic toxicity of surfactants Tween-20?Tween-80?Span-20?BE-2. Methods To take root tip cells of Vicia faba as the subjects, treated with various concentrations of surfactants to study the effect of them on the micronucleus and chromosome aberration in root tip cells of Vicia faba. Results The frequencies of micronucleus cell induced by surfactants Tween-20?Tween-80?Span-20?BE-2 were (21.34?1.31)‰, (13.44?2.66)‰, (15.29?3.16)‰ and (7.53?2.34)‰ respectively, the frequencies of chromosome aberration induced by surfactants Tween-20?Tween-80?Span-20?BE-2 were (18.16?0.50)%, (11.05?1.18)%, (23.79?1.62)% and (22.58?0.61)%, significant differences were seen compared with the control. Conclusion The results of the present paper demonstrates that surfactants Tween-20?Tween-80?Span-20?BE-2 have the effect of mutagenic agent.

Enhancement of Lycopene Production by Blakeslea trispora Using Oxygen-vectors and Surface Active Agents / 微生物学通报

Addition of oxygen-vectors(n-dodecane,n-hexane,hydrogen peroxide) to fermentation medium was recognized as a method of enhancing oxygen transfer and promoting lycopene yield by Blakeslea trispora fermentation.Higher lycopene production was observed in shake flask containing 1%(v/v) n-hexane,n-dodecane and 150 L/100mL hydrogen peroxide as compared to shake flasks without oxygen-vectors.The result of assays indicated that when oxygen-vectors (n-dodecane,n-hexane,1%,v/v) and hydrogen peroxide(50 L/100mL) were added to the 0-day and 1-day old culture of Blakeslea trispora the production of lycopene were 25.32%,72.84% and 40.35% higher than those without oxygen-vectors addition respectively.The production of lycopene increased 114.83% when n-dodecane and surface active agents were used at the same time.

Comparison of drug incorporation into non-ionic micellar and O/W microemulsion systems / 第二军医大学学报

Objective: To investigate the difference between the uptake of different hydrophobe drugs into the O/W microemulsion systems and micellar solutions. Methods:Based on the phase diagram,the incorporation of 3 poorly water soluble drugs into Cremophor RH-40-alchohol-isopropyl myristate-water microemulsions and Cremophor RH-40 surfactant systems were examined. Results: There was no significant difference between miconazole nitrate and indometacin into the O/W microemulsion systems and micellar preparation.There was,however,a significant increase in the micellar solutions of ibuprofen amount than in the microemulsion systems. Conclusion:Improvement of solubility by O/W microemulsion and micellar system depends on the solubility of the drug in the dispersed oil phase and is significant only for high lipophilic drugs.