Effect of a wear-resistant resin coat on the color stability of a resin-modified glass ionomer restorative material

Aim: The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effect of the Equia Forte Coat on the color stability of Equia Forte Fil. Materials and Methods: Sixty discs of Equia Forte Fil were randomly divided into two groups. One group of 30 samples was treated with Equia Forte Coat according to the manufacturer's directions. The other 30 discs were not coated. All discs were continuously soaked in cola for 7 consecutive days. The color changes in the Equia Forte Fil samples were determined using a colorimeter. The color difference (?E) was calculated using the Commission Internationale de l'Eclairage L*a*b* coordinates. Results: There was a significant difference in ?E between the two groups (P < 0.0001). The group with Equia Forte Coat had significantly less color change than the group without the Equia Forte Coat. Conclusion: The application of the Equia Forte Coat significantly improved the color stability of Equia Forte Fil.

Fruit quality of wild, sweet and yellow passion fruit genotypes in Distrito Federal, Brazil

Despite the importance of passion fruit for the Brazilian fruit market, there are still many agronomic and fruit quality problems to be solved, in order to increase this crop performance. The objective of this study was to evaluate the quality of twelve genotypes of wild, sweet and yellow passion fruit, aiming to identify promising materials considering fruit quality, in Federal District, Brazil. An experiment was carried out at the Água Limpa Farm of the Universidade de Brasília (UnB) from 2016 to 2018, in a randomized block design, with 12 treatments, 4 replicates and 6 plants/plot. At the harvesting time, six fruits per plot were randomly collected for the following physicochemical analysis: fruit mass, pulp mass with and without seeds, length/longitudinal diameter, width/transverse diameter, length/width ratio, husk thickness, predominant color of the pulp (L*, C*, h*), number of seeds, seed size, total soluble solids content, total titratable acidity, total soluble solids/total titratable acidity ratio and pH. High heritability values ​​and relation of genetic/environment variation coefficients ratio were observed for most of the characteristics evaluated. The genotypes of yellow passion fruit MAR20#21 P2 x FB 200 P1 R2 and MAR20#19 ROXO R4 x ECRAM P3 R3 showed the best characteristics of fruit mass and pulp mass with seed. All the genotypes studied showed values ​​of total soluble solids above 11ºBrix. Positive and significant correlation was observed between fruit mass and length/width ratio, indicating that oblong fruits have higher fruit mass.

Evaluación de susceptibilidad en cándidas spp por colorimetría obtenida en gestantes de un hospital obstétrico / Susceptibility evaluation in candida spp by colorimetry obtained in pregnant women from an obstetric hospital / Avaliação da suscetibilidade em cândida spp por colorimetria obtida em gestantes de um hospital obstétrico

INTRODUCCIÓN: las infecciones fúngicas ocasionadas por levaduras del género Cándida son extremadamente comunes en mujeres de edad reproductiva, y constituyen un motivo de atención medica de salud. OBJETIVO: evaluar la susceptibilidad de Cándidas spp, mediante el método colorimétrico (Integral Yeast System Plus). MÉTODO: fue de tipo descriptivo, transversal; se recopiló información mediante observación directa en campo y el análisis documental para obtener información bibliográfica de tipo secundaria. RESULTADOS: de los 72 casos encontrados de Cándida Albicans revela que son susceptibles a la anfotericina B (2ug/ml); de los 5 casos encontrados de Cándida Krusei revela que son sensibles a la Anfotericina B (2ug/ml); De 1 caso encontrado de Cándida Parapsilosis revela sensibilidad en la Nistatina (1.25ug/ml). En este estudio la prevalencia de la infección por Cándida fue del (44.98%). CONCLUSIONES: Cándida Albicans fue la especie más común aislada en las mujeres embarazadas representando un 72%, En la evaluación de la susceptibilidad a través del kit Integral System Yeast Plus se obtuvo que Cándida Albicans es susceptible a Anfotericina B, Flucitosina entre otros, en Cándida Glabrata se obtuvo que es sensible a la Nistatina, Anfotericina B, susceptible entre otros, en Cándida Krusei se obtuvo que es sensible a la Anfotericina B, Clotrimazol, Miconazol, susceptibles a la Nistatina, Voriconazol y resistente a la Flucitosina, Ketoconazol, Itraconazol y Fluconazol.

INTRODUCTION: fungal infections caused by yeast of the genus Candida are extremely common in women of reproductive age, and constitute a reason for medical health care. OBJECTIVE: to evaluate the susceptibility of Candida spp, using the colorimetric method (Integral Yeast System Plus). METHOD: it was descriptive, transversal; Information was collected through direct observation in the field and documentary analysis to obtain secondary bibliographic information. RESULTS: of the 72 cases found, Candida Albicans reveals that they are susceptible to amphotericin B (2ug / ml); of the 5 cases found, Candida Krusei reveals that they are sensitive to Amphotericin B (2ug / ml); Of 1 case found of Candida Parapsilosis reveals sensitivity in Nystatin (1.25ug / ml). In this study, the prevalence of Candida infection was (44.98%). CONCLUSIONS: Candida Albicans was the most common species isolated in pregnant women, representing 72%. In the evaluation of susceptibility through the Integral System Yeast Plus kit it was obtained that Candida Albicans is susceptible to Amphotericin B, Flucytosine among others, in Candida Glabrata was obtained that it is sensitive to Nystatin, Amphotericin B, susceptible among others, in Candida Krusei it was obtained that it is sensitive to Amphotericin B, Clotrimazole, Miconazole, susceptible to Nystatin, Voriconazole and resistant to Flucytosin, Ketoconazole, Itraconazole and Fluconazole.

INTRODUÇÃO: as infecções fúngicas causadas por leveduras do gênero Candida são extremamente comuns em mulheres em idade reprodutiva e constituem motivo de cuidados médicos. OBJETIVO: avaliar a suscetibilidade de Candida spp, por meio do método colorimétrico (Integral Yeast System Plus). MÉTODO: foi descritivo, transversal; as informações foram coletadas por meio de observação direta em campo e análise documental para obtenção de informações bibliográficas secundárias. RESULTADOS: Dos 72 casos encontrados, Cândida Albicans revelou ser suscetíveis à anfotericina B (2ug /ml); dos 5 casos encontrados, Candida Krusei revela que são sensíveis à Anfotericina B (2ug / ml); de 1 caso encontrado de Candida Parapsilosis revela sensibilidade na Nistatina (1,25ug / ml). Neste estudo, a prevalência de infecção por Candida foi (44,98%). CONCLUSÕES: Cândida Albicans foi a espécie mais comum isolada em gestantes, representando 72%. Na avaliação da susceptibilidade através do kit Integral System Yeast Plus foi obtido que Candida Albicans é suscetível à Anfotericina B, Flucitosina entre outras, em Cândida Glabrata foi obtido que é sensível a Nistatina, Anfotericina B, suscetível entre outras, em Candida Krusei foi obtido que é sensível a Anfotericina B, Clotrimazol, Miconazol, suscetível a Nistatina, Voriconazol e resistente a Flucitosina, Cetoconazol, Itraconazol e Fluconazol.

Comparative Study of Hemoglobin estimation by different methods

Background: Hemoglobin (Hb) estimation is one of the most frequently ordered investigations. Estimation of exact levels is important to stratify the grade of anemia and subsequently direct the necessary treatment. Conventionally, Hb has been estimated using colorimetric method, which is time tested and recommended by the WHO. Now-a-days, the automated method is also becoming a popular method in many hospitals. However, there are not many studies assessing the accuracy of the automated method over the gold standard. Materials and methods: We retrospectively analyzed hemoglobin values in 180 adult patient-samples (18 per batch in 10 batches). Hemolyzed samples were excluded from the study. Blood samples were drawn in vials having K3 EDTA anticoagulants. After a proper mixing, hemoglobin was estimated by automated Sysmex XS-800i. Parallel estimation for Hb content was done manually by spectrophotometer 4010. Results: Patients ranged from ages 20 to 40 years (M:F=102:78). The lowest value recorded by Sysmex XS-800i was 5.8 while the highest value recorded was 18.6 gm%. The mean hemoglobin concentration on Sysmex XS-800i was 12.89. The lowest, highest and mean values recorded by the cyanmethemoglobin method on photometer were 5, 18 and 13.49 gm% respectively. This showed a mean difference of 0.597 and with significant p-value of <0.001. Conclusion: The lowest values of Hb were similar in both the methods but the mean as well as the highest values differed significantly. Our study found an accuracy of 95.57% with the 5 part analyzer when compared to the gold standard colorimetric method.

Optimization of purification of total polyphenols from Acanthopanan trifoliates leaves by macroporous resin / 中草药

Objective: To investigate the adsorption performance and purification effect of macroporous adsorption resin on total polyphenols in Acanthopanan trifoliates leaves, and to determine the technological conditions for the purification of total polyphenols from A. trifoliates leaves. Methods: The Folin-Ciocalteu colorimetric method was used to quantify the adsorption and desorption effects of five macroporous adsorption resins on the total polyphenols in the A. trifoliates leaves. The resin suitable for separation and purification of total polyphenols in A. trifoliates leaves was screened, and the adsorption and desorption conditions were investigated and optimized. The final optimized parameters were determined by single factor experiments. Results: The best purification parameters of total polyphenols were determined as follows: the concentration of sample solution was 1.0 mg/mL (crude drug) with pH 3.0, sample flow rate was at 2 mL/min, and the sample loading was controlled to 30 mL, the elution was 50% ethanol at a flow rate of 2.0 mL/min with pH 6.0, and the elution amount was 40 mL. The polyphenol sample of the A. trifoliates leaves was purified by HPD100 resin, and the purity increased from 11.7% to 49.7%, and the purification effect was 4.25 times than before. After 30 times enlargement experiment, the purity of the A. trifoliates leaves polyphenol sample increased from 12.5% before purification to 54.5%, and the purification effect was 4.4 times than before. The amount of macroporous resin did not affect the purification efficiency, which provided reference for HPD100 macroporous resin for industrial production of total polyphenols purification of A. trifoliates leaves. Conclusion: HPD100 is the best resin for purifying total polyphenols from A. trifoliates leaves, and the process technology result in this experiment can be applied to industrial production.

Determination of Total Polysaccharides in Decoction Pieces of Polyporus with Different Sources and Different Grades / 中国实验方剂学杂志

Objective: To establish a method for determining the content of total polysaccharides in decoction pieces of Polyporus,analyze the content of total polysaccharides in samples with different sources and grades. Method: The relative molecular weight and the polydispersity index of polysaccharides in decoction pieces of Polyporus were measured by a high performance gel chromatography coupled with a multi-angle laser light scattering and refractive index system.Dextran with similar molecular weight as polysaccharides was selected as the reference substance.Orthogonal experiment and single factor tests were used to optimize the pretreatment conditions for the determination of total polysaccharides in Polyporus.Polysaccharides in Polyporus with different areas and grades were determined by anthrone-sulfuric acid colorimetric method at 630 nm. Result: The linearity,stability,precision,repeatability and recovery rate of the established method all reached the standards,respectively.The content of total polysaccharides in samples from different areas ranged from 0.87% to 1.39%.The content of total polysaccharides in samples with different grades was 1.40% for first-grade pieces,1.21% for second-grade pieces, and 1.03% for third-grade pieces. Conclusion: The established method is simple,accurate and reproducible,and it can be used for the determination of polysaccharides in decoction pieces of Polyporus.The content of polysaccharides in samples from different origins varies greatly.The content of polysaccharides in samples with different grades shows a certain regularity.The content of polysaccharides is the highest in the first-grade pieces,followed by the content in the second-grade,and the lowest in the third-grade.The results can provide a reference for formulating limits for the content of total polysaccharides and the grade standard of decoction pieces of Polyporus.

Optimization of Purification Technology of Gastrodia elata Total Polyphenols by Macroporous Resin / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE： To establish a method for content determination of total polyphenols from Gastrodia elata， and to optimize the purification technology of macroporous resin. METHODS： The content of total polyphenols from G. elata was determined by Folin-ciocaileu colorimetry. Using the absorption and desorption performance as index， 4 kinds of macroporous adsorption resins were selected by static adsorption and desorption tests. The flow rate and mass concentration of the sampling solution， volume fraction of eluent， eluent flow rate and eluent volume were investigated by dynamic adsorption and desorption tests. The purification technology of macroporous resin was optimized. RESULTS： The linear range of gallic acid was 4-32 μg/mL （r＝0.999 9）. RSDs of precision， stability and repeatability tests were all less than 2％. The recovery rate of the sample was 95.51％-102.94％（RSD＝2.54％，n＝6）. D301 macroporous resin had strong static adsorption and desorption ability from G. elata polyphenols. The optimal purification technology included that the sample solution flow rate 2 BV/h； the sample solution mass concentration 4 mg/mL； the elution solvent 70％ ethanol； the elution flow rate was 3 BV/h， and the eluent volume 5 BV. The content of total polyphenols from G. elata optimized by the optimal purification technology was 0.381 mg/g. CONCLUSIONS： Established method is sensitive and stable. The optimized purification technology is stable and feasible.

Investigation of Filamentous Fungi Producing Safe, Functional Water-Soluble Pigments

The production of water-soluble pigments by fungal strains indigenous to South Korea was investigated to find those that are highly productive in submerged culture. Among 113 candidates, 34 strains that colored the inoculated potato dextrose agar medium were selected. They were cultured in potato dextrose broth and extracted with ethanol. The productivity, functionality (radical-scavenging activities), and color information (CIELAB values) of the pigment extracts were measured. Five species produced intense yellowish pigments, and two produced intense reddish pigments that ranked the highest in terms of absorbance units produced per day. The pigment extracts of Penicillium miczynskii, Sanghuangporus baumii, Trichoderma sp. 1, and Trichoderma afroharzianum exhibited high radical-scavenging activity. However, the S. baumii extract showed moderate toxicity in the acute toxicity test, which limits the industrial application of this pigment. In conclusion, P. miczynskii KUC1721, Trichoderma sp. 1 KUC1716, and T. afroharzianum KUC21213 were the best fungal candidates to be industrial producers of safe, functional water-soluble pigments.

Purification process of alkaloids from Corydalis Rhizoma by macroporous adsorption resin / 中草药

Objective To determine the technological conditions for the purification of the total alkaloid from the Corydalis Rhizoma (CR) by macroporous adsorption resin. Methods Total alkaloids of CR were determined by acid dye colorimetry, palmatine hydrochloride, dehydrocorydaline, tetrahydropalmatine, and corydaline were determined by HPLC. Six macroporous adsorption resins were investigated with the absorption rates, elution rates, and the content of the total alkaloid and four alkaloids of CR by static and dynamic adsorbing experiments. The purification process conditions of the total alkaloid of CR were optimized by the loading amount and volume flow of sample, the type and volume of the impurity removal of solvent and elution solvent and so on. The stability of the purification process was investigated by 5, 10 times enlargement. Results D141 type macroporous adsorption resin was the best choice for the purification of the total alkaloid from CR, the optimized parameters were as follows: Drug concentration was 0.6 g/mL of medicinal material and was added to the D141 macroporous resin column that the ratio of diameter to height range from 1:5 to 1:9 at a flow rate of 2 BV/h to 2 BV, 1.3 BV of purified water was used to remove impurities, and then 6 BV 95% ethanol was used as eluent at a flow rate of 2 BV/h. The purity of the total alkaloid of CR was up to 68.19% after purification, and the content of palmatine hydrochloride, dehydrocorydaline, tetrahydropalmatine, and corydaline was 1.95%, 11.74%, 4.93%, and 6.36%, respectively. The purity of the total alkaloid of the CR can reach more than 65% by 5 times and 10 times enlargement. Conclusion The purity of the total alkaloids can reach more than 65% after verification test, and the transfer rate of total alkaloids and four alkaloid monomers of CR can reach more than 85%, indicating that D141 macroporous adsorption resin can effectively purify total alkaloids from CR, and can be applied to industrial production.

Study on Quality Evaluation of Terminalia Chebular Based on Simultaneous Determination of Total Tannin and 7 Components / 世界科学技术-中医药现代化

The spectrophotometric method was established for the determination of total tannin content in gardenia medicinal materials and tannins, and HPLC method was applied to simultaneously determine gallic acid, punical glucoside A, methyl gallate, punny glucoside B, corilagin, pentagalloyl glucose and the content of ellagic acid. Taking gallic acid as a reference substance, a phosphomolybdate tungstic acid colorimetric method (Pharmacopoeia method) was used to determine the total tannin content. With the chromatographic column Agilent ZORBAX SB-Aq-C18 (250 × 4.6 mm, 5 microns), mobile phase for phosphoric acid (0.1％), methanol, water flow rate of 1 ml/min, column temperature 30℃, detection wavelength of 270 nm, gradient elution, 7 kinds of component contents in myrobalan medicinal materials were measured at the same time. The result showed that the average content of total tannins of Radix Scutellariae was 30.31％, RSD was 0.55％; the average recovery rate was 99.70％, and the RSD was 21.97％ (n = 6) . In the scorpion medicinal materials, gallic acid, punical glucoside A, punny glucoside B, methyl gallate, punny glucoside B, creatin, pentagalloglucose and ellagic acid have a good linear relationship in their respective ranges. The recovery rate of the sample is between100.10％ and 102.77％. The establishment of the determination method of total tannin, gallic acid, punical glucoside, methyl gallate, corridain, pentagalloglucose and ellagic acid in the scorpion medicinal materials is simple and accurate, which has strong specificity and can be used for quality control of Terminalia chebular.

Cytotoxicity Test of Cervical Collar in Aids / 中国康复理论与实践

Objective To study the cytotoxicity of cervical collar in rehabilitation technical aids and to investigate the cytotoxicity of domestic marketed products. Methods According to the experimental principle of GB/T 16886.5-2003 and GB/T 16175-2008,microscopic observa-tion and Thiazole Blue Colorimetric methods were used to observe the toxicity of extract from four different cer-vical collars on the cells(L929). Results When the concentration of the extract was 0.1 g/ml,the cytotoxicity was grade three and grade two in the cervi-cal collars D and A,respectively;and it was grade one both in cervical collars B and C.When the concentration of the extract was 0.2 g/ml,the cytotoxicity was grade four in cervical collars A and D,and was grade two in cer-vical collars B and C. Conclusion The cervical collars varied in the cytotoxicity,especially in cervical collars A and D.

Avaliação da influência do processo de confecção e da espessura da cerâmica, do substrato e do cimento na cor final da cerâmica de dissilicato de lítio, após o envelhecimento artificial acelerado / Influence of the manufacturing process and thickness of the ceramic, substrate and cement on the final color of the lithium disilicate ceramic after accelerated artificial aging

O propósito deste trabalho foi avaliar, in-vitro, a alteração de cor da cerâmica de dissilicato de lítio, após o envelhecimento artificial acelerado (EAA), variando-se os seguintes aspectos: processo de confecção (cerâmica monolítica e com infraestrutura coberta por cerâmica de revestimento), espessuras de 1,5 e 2,0mm e substratos de resina e liga metálica, com e sem cimento. Para isso foram confeccionadas 40 pastilhas de cerâmica IPS e.max Press, que foram divididas em 2 grupos (n=20): LT (cerâmica de baixa translucidez na cor A2) e HO (cerâmica de alta opacidade). Neste grupo as pastilhas foram confeccionadas com 0,5mm de espessura e, posteriormente, revestidas com a cerâmica IPS e.max Ceram na cor A2 e com espessuras de 1,0 e 1,5mm. Foram utilizados substratos em resina composta (n=20) e em liga metálica (cobre-alumínio) (n=20). Para a cimentação foi utilizado o cimento de polimerização dual Variolink II, na cor translúcida. A leitura da cor foi realizada em um espectrofotômetro (Minolta CM2600d), equipado com fonte de luz padrão D65 (luz do dia). A cor determinada no aparelho é expressa em coordenadas CIE L* a* b* e os valores correspondentes foram utilizados para calcular o E. Foram feitas as seguintes comparações: discos de cerâmica antes do EAA vs discos de cerâmica cimentadas sobre os substratos antes do EAA; discos de cerâmica cimentadas sobre os substratos antes do EAA vs discos de cerâmica cimentadas sobre os substratos após o EAA; discos de cerâmica antes do EAA vs discos de cerâmica cimentadas sobre os substratos após o EAA; discos de cerâmica antes do EAA vs discos de cerâmica após o EAA. Os dados foram submetidos a análise estatística (ANOVA) a 3 critérios e (ANOVA) a 2 critérios e testes de Tukey, p<0,05). Os resultados mostraram que: 1. os grupos somente de discos de cerâmica vs discos de cerâmica com 1,5 e 2,0mm de espessuras, cimentadas em substratos de resina e liga metálica, antes do EAA. O menor valor encontrado de E (E=3,6) foi com o grupo de discos da cerâmica HOA2 com 2mm de espessura cimentados em substrato de metal, seguido pelo grupo da mesma cerâmica com 1,5mm de espessura cimentada em substrato de resina. O maior valor encontrado (E=10,0) foi com os discos de cerâmica LTA2 com 1,5 e 2mm de espessuras e cimentados em substrato de metal; 2. os grupos com discos de cerâmicas com 1,5 e 2,0mm de espessuras e cimentados em substratos de resina e liga metálica antes do EAA vs o mesmo grupo após EAA. Os grupos de discos com a cerâmica HOA2 com 2mm de espessura cimentados em substrato de metal teve menor alteração de cor (E=1,1) e a maior alteração de cor ocorreu com o grupo da cerâmica LTA2 com 2mm de espessura cimentada em substrato de metal (E=2,1); 3. os grupos somente com discos de cerâmica antes do EAA vs grupos de cerâmicas com discos de 1,5 e 2,0mm de espessuras e cimentados em substratos de resina e liga metálica após o EAA. O menor valor encontrado (E=3,7) foi com a cerâmica HOA2 com revestimento e 2mm de espessura cimentada em substrato de metal. O maior valor encontrado (E=10,0) foi o da cerâmica LTA2 com 1,5 e 2mm de espessuras cimentadas em substrato de metal; 4. os grupos discos de cerâmica, antes e após o processo de EAA O grupo que teve menor alteração de cor foi o da cerâmica HOA2 com 1,5mm (E=0,6). O grupo que teve maior alteração de cor foi o da cerâmica LTA2 com 2mm (E=2,2). Concluiu-se que o EAA causou alteração na cor final das cerâmicas de dissilicato de lítio, levando-se em conta as variáveis pesquisadas.(AU)

The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the color changing of the lithium disilicate ceramic discs after accelerated artificial aging (AAA) varying the following aspects: manufacturing process (monolithic ceramic and infrastructure with ceramic covering), thickness of the ceramic (1.5 and 2.0 mm) and abutment substrate (composite resin and alloy), with and without cement. Forty ceramic discs were fabricated with ceramic IPS e.max Press and divided into two groups (n = 20): LT (low translucency, shade A2) and HO (high opacity). In the HO group, the discs were fabricated with a thickness of 0.5 mm of the IPS e.max Ceram combined with a thickness of 1 or 1.5mm of veneering ceramic, shade A2. The abutments substrates were fabricated with composite resin (n = 20) and metallic alloy (n = 20). The resin cement used was Variolink II translucent color. Color was measured with a spectrophotometer and expressed in CIE L * a * b * coordinates. Color differences (E) were calculated. The data were analyzed with ANOVA and the Tukey HSD test (p <0.05).The results showed that 1.in the groups of ceramic discs vs. ceramic discs with 1.5 and 2.0mm thickness, cemented on resin substrates and metal alloy, before AAA, the lowest value of E (E = 3,6) was obtained for HOA2 ceramic discs with 2mm thickness cemented in metal substrate, followed by ceramic discs with 1.5mm thickness cemented in substrate of resin. The highest value (E = 10.0) was observed for ceramic discs LTA2 with 1.5 and 2mm thickness and cemented in metal substrate; 2. In the groups with ceramic discs with 1.5 and 2.0mm thickness and cemented on resin and metal substrates prior to AAA vs the same group after AAA, the HOA2 ceramic discs with 2mm thickness cemented on a metal substrate had the smallest color change (E = 1,1) and the largest occurred for LTA2 with 2mm thickness and cemented in metallic substrate (E = 2.1); 3. In the groups of ceramic discs before AAA vs groups of ceramic with discs of 1.5 and 2.0mm of thickness and cemented on resin substrates and metal alloy after AAA, the lowest value (E = 3,7) was obtained for HOA2 veneering ceramic 2mm thickness cemented on a metal substrate. The highest value found (E = 10.0) was for LTA2 ceramic with 1.5 and 2mm thickness cemented on a metal substrate; 4. comparing the groups of ceramic discs before and after the AAA process, the lowest color change was obtained for HOA2 ceramic with 1.5mm (E = 0.6) and the greatest color change was fore LTA2 ceramic with 2mm (E = 2.2). It was concluded that the AAA caused alteration in the final color of the lithium disilicate ceramics, taking into account the variables studied.(AU)

Commercial cuts of Pantanal caiman meat according to sex / Caracterização dos cortes comerciais da carne de jacaré-do-Pantanal em função do sexo

ABSTRACT: This study evaluated the yield, color, and chemical composition of commercial cuts (tail, sirloin cut, back fillet, and thigh) of Pantanal caiman meat in both sexes. The yield of tail was higher than other cuts, and the yield of females (17.0%) was higher than males (15.9%). The thigh of males had lower protein content (20.8%) compared with other cuts. Females showed a higher lipid content in the tail (2.4%) and thigh (0.8%) compared with males (1.7% and 0.4%, respectively). The tail presented the greatest content of monounsaturated fatty acids (45.2%) and higher n6/n3 ratio (4.6). Although lightness was not different among cuts or between sexes, there were differences in color. Males have more yellowish meat compared with females. Thigh and back fillet were more reddish when compared to sirloin cut and tail, regardless of sex. In conclusion, female tail meat provided greater yield and lipid content than males, and this result was statistically significant. These findings can help producers and consumers alike, better understand yield, quality, and nutritional quality of Pantanal caiman meat.

RESUMO: Objetivando avaliar rendimento, cor e composição química dos cortes comerciais (cauda, filé de lombo, filé de dorso e coxa) da carne do jacaré-do-Pantanal nos diferentes sexos, foram processados 20 animais, sendo estes, dez fêmeas (3677g) e dez machos (3510g). Não houve interação significativa (P>0,05) entre cortes comerciais e sexo para peso dos cortes, teor de umidade e cor. O rendimento da cauda foi superior aos demais cortes, sendo o rendimento das fêmeas (17.0%) superior ao dos machos (15,9%). A coxa dos machos apresentou menor teor de proteína (20,8%), em relação aos demais cortes. As fêmeas apresentaram maior teor de lipídeos na cauda (2,4%) e na coxa (0,8%), em relação aos machos (1,7% e 0,4%, respectivamente). A cauda apresentou maior quantidade de ácidos graxos monoinsaturados (45,2%) e maior razão n6/n3 (4,6). A luminosidade não foi diferente entre cortes e sexos. Os machos apresentaram carne com coloração mais amarelada em relação às fêmeas, e a coxa e o filé de dorso tiveram cor mais avermelhada, comparadas ao filé de lombo e cauda, independente do sexo. Concluiu-se que houve influência do sexo no corte de cauda, para o teor de lipídios e rendimento, sendo que a fêmea apresentou rendimento e lipídeos maiores que o macho.

Comparative analysis of automatic blood group analyzer and microplate method in ABO blood group screening / 国际检验医学杂志

Objective To investigate the application effect of the Beckman Coulter PK 7300 automatic blood group analyzer and the microplate method in ABO blood group screening .Methods A total of 12000 EDTA anticoagulation whole blood samples from January to May 2015 were collected from voluntary blood donors .The Beckman Coulter Pk7300 automatic blood group analyzer and STAR sampling microplate manual colorimetric method were to conduct the detection analysis .Results The accuracy for detecting ABO blood group had no statistically significant difference between the two methods (P>0 .05) .In the ABO blood group screening , the detection rates of ABO subtype and antibody weakening in the Beckman Coulter Pk 7300 automatic blood group analyzer were higher than those in the micro plate method .3 cases of ABO blood group typing and reverse typing were consistent in the detection by the Beckman Coulter Pk7300 automatic blood group analyzer ,but was inconsistent in the detection by the microplate method .4 cases of ABO blood group typing and reverse typing were inconsistent in the the detection by the Beckman Coulter Pk 7300 automat-ic blood group analyzer ,but was consistent in the detection by the microplate method .Conclusion The Beckman Coulter Pk7300 automatic blood group analyzer can safely and effectively conduct the ABO blood group screening in blood donors .The samples of suspicious detection results still need to conduct the manual interpretation by combining with the test tube method .

Diagnostic value of electronic bronchoscopy intelligent spectroscopic colorimetric technique in central type lung carcinoma / 重庆医学

Objective To investigate the observation effect of Fuji intelligent chromoendoscopy (FICE) in central type lung cancer,to select the optimal wavelength combination and to explore its diagnostic value for central type bronchogenic lung carcinoma. Methods One hundred and forty-six cases of definite histopathological diagnosis by bronchoscopy examination with preserved intact data in the Chongqing Municipal Tumor Hospital from January 2016 to October 2016 were included into this study. The white light bronchoscopy(WLB) and FICE were used to conduct the observation respectively. The capillary morphology was respectively scored by using the 10 wave combinations in FICE. The best wave combination was selected for conducting the forceps biopsy. Finally the pathological results served as the gold standard for conducting the comparative study. Results The difference of lesion observation effect among 10 sets of FICE wave combination had statistical significance (P<0.01), the wave combination 8 [R= 540 (2), G= 505 (4), B= 420 (5), wavelegnth(nm gain value)] was superior to that of other wave combinations in observing lesion vascular texture (Rank% = 9.74). The coincidence rate of FICE for judging the lesion property was 88.4 %. The detection rate of FICE combined with WLB for central type lung cancer was 96.6 %, compared with that of single WLB, the detection rate had statistically significant difference (P<0.01). Conclusion FICE wave combination 8 [R= 540 (2) ,G=505 (4),B=420 (5) ,wavelength(nm, gain value)] is most ideal for observing superficial mucosal capillary vascular morphology of central type lung cancer lesion tissue.

Optimization of Ultrasonic Extraction Process of Total Alkaloids from Oxytropis Falcata Bunge by Central Composite Design and Response Surface Method / 中国药师

Objective:To optimize the ultrasonic extraction process of total alkaloids from Oxytropis falcata bunge. Methods:The independent variables were solvents ratio, extracting time and ethanol concentration, and the dependent variable was content of total al-kaloids. Based on single factor tests, central composite design and response surface methodology was adopted to optimize the extraction technology. Results:The optimal extraction conditions were as follows: extracted twice with 36-fold amount of 72% ethanol ( contai-ning 1% acetic acid) at 60 ℃, and extracted 77 minutes each time. Under the above conditions, the content of total alkaloids was 2. 793 mg·g-1 with the bias ratio less than 2% when compared with the model predictions. Conclusion:Ultrasonic extraction process of total alkaloids from Oxytropis falcata Bunge optimized by central composite design and response surface method is simple, highly pre-cise, reliable and predictable.

Variety methods study on hemolytic effect of colored injection doxorubicin hydrochloride in vitro / 药物评价研究

Objective The visual inspection method were not appropriate to perform a hemolysis evaluation for colored injection like doxorubicin hydrochloride,this article adopted three methods to evaluate the hemolysis test of doxorubicin hydrochloride in vitro and provide reference for clinical drug safety.Methods Using rabbit erythrocytes as experimental object,the durg concentration 4.0 and 2.0 mg/mL was chosen which range of clinical concentration and preclinical safety evaluation concentration,to evaluate the hemolysis test of doxorubicin hydrochloride injection with blood analyzer test,direct colorimetric assay,and indirect colorimetric assay.Results The evaluation results of three different methods were very consistent.The tube's hemolysis rate of 4.0 mg/mL dose was far greater than 5％,which means serious hemolysis;Only 0.1 mL tube of 2.0 mg/mL dose (according to the drug concentration equal to 0.5 mL tube of 0.4 mg/mL drug concentration) without hemolysis occurring,the other tubes' hemolysis rates were far greater than 5％,which means serious hemolysis.Conclusion The hemolysis phenomenon may occur when 2.0 mg/mL dose of doxorubicin hydrochloride solution for iv injection is used in clinic and dilution (final concentration not more than 0.4 mg/mL) is recommended.

Exploration of enzyme-MnO2 nanosheets hybridization probe for sensitively colorimetric self-indicating of glucose / 中国药科大学学报

A colorimetric self-indicating probe for glucose was constructed by self-assembly of MnO2 nanosheets (MnO2 NSs) and glucose oxidase(GOD) in this paper.Under the weak acidic medium,glucose oxidase specifically catalyzes glucose into gluconic acid and hydrogen peroxide.The by-product of hydrogen peroxide could efficiently dissolve the MnO2 nanosheets,resulting into a significant decrease of the characteristic absorbance at 374 nm assigned to MnO2 NSs.Furthermore,the absorbance difference was linearly proportional to the concentration of glucose ranging from 1 to 20 μmol/L The fitted curve could be used for quantification of glucose with a correlation coefficient of 0.990 1.And the detection limit as low as 0.1 μmol/L could be reached based on the definition of three times of the deviation of the blank signal (3σ) and there was negligible interference with other co-existing amino acids,anions,cations and protein,which indicated high sensitivity and selectivity of the hybrid probe.The construction strategy of designated probe is readily generalized in principle for detection of numerous analytes in view of reactive property of MnO2 and the diversity of enzymes.

Analysis of the shelf life of chitosan stored in different types of packaging, using colorimetry and dentin microhardness

OBJECTIVES: Chitosan has been widely investigated and used. However, the literature does not refer to the shelf life of this solution. This study evaluated, through the colorimetric titration technique and an analysis of dentin micro-hardness, the shelf life of 0.2% chitosan solution. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty human canines were sectioned, and specimens were obtained from the second and third slices, from cemento-enamel junction to the apex. A 0.2% chitosan solution was prepared and distributed in 3 identical glass bottles (v1, v2, and v3) and 3 plastic bottles (p1, p2, and p3). At 0, 7, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 150, and 180 days, the specimens were immersed in each solution for 5 minutes (n = 3 each). The chelating effect of the solution was assessed by micro-hardness and colorimetric analysis of the dentin specimens. 17% EDTA and distilled water were used as controls. Data were analyzed statistically by two-way and Tukey-Kramer multiple comparison (α = 0.05). RESULTS: There was no statistically significant difference among the solutions with respect to the study time (p = 0.113) and micro-hardness/time interaction (p = 0.329). Chitosan solutions and EDTA reduced the micro-hardness in a similar manner and differed significantly from the control group (p < 0.001). Chitosan solutions chelated calcium ions throughout the entire experiment. CONCLUSIONS: Regardless of the storage form, chitosan demonstrates a chelating property for a minimum period of 6 months.

Influence of dentistry procedures on masticatory function of dentate patients

Aim: Evaluate the masticatory performance in patients with different clinical situations: patients with natural dentition without restorative and/or orthodontic intervention (Group CG) and patients with restorations and/or orthodontic intervention (Group TG). Subjects received instruction before the experiment, related to masticatory movements. Methods: Three capsules containing the granules were delivered separately to chew for 20 seconds each, controlled by the examiner. One capsule was chewed for 20 seconds only on the left side; the second capsule was chewed for 20 seconds only on the right side; and the third capsule was chewed for 20 seconds to simulate each patient's mastication. The mean data and standard deviation of masticatory function of each patient was calculated. Results: The results obtained in this study showed that there were no statistically significant differences (P < 0.05) between both tested groups (0.0320 ± 0.00716, 0.0436 ± 0.00974). Conclusions: Patients who were submitted to orthodontic and/or restorative procedures, with balanced occlusion could be used as a control group, making easier the patient recruitment. Clinicians and researchers on masticatory performance evaluation could apply the colorimetric method. The colorimetric method was a standardize method, effective and easy to execute. (AU)