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Quantitative determination of 0.05 % chlorhexidine solution by capillary electrophoresis

Zaporožskij Medicinskij Žurnal, 2019
The aim of the work was to estimate the quantitative content of 0.05 % chlorhexidine solution by capillary electrophoresis. Materials and methods.
A. M. Sampiiev, N. A. Davitavian, Ye. B. Nikiforova, Yu. F. Yakuba   +3 more
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Mild Biamidine-Transfer Conditions for the Synthesis of Aliphatic Biguanides

SynOpen, 2021
This study focuses on the development of new synthetic pathways to monosubstituted biguanides from amines. An exhaustive comparison of the conditions and reagents used for biamidine transfer was performed.
Rostyslav Bardovskyi, Marie Fabre, Cyril Ronco, Rachid Benhida   +3 more
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Initial combination therapy for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: considerations for metformin plus linagliptin

Drugs in Context, 2013
For patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, management of hyperglycemia is typically complex, and few patients successfully achieve and maintain recommended targets for glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c).
Jeffrey Freeman
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Mechanisms of NMDA Receptor Inhibition by Biguanide Compounds

Pharmaceuticals
N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors are inhibited by many medicinal drugs. The recent successful repurposing of NMDA receptor antagonists ketamine and dextromethorphan for the treatment of major depressive disorder further enhanced the interest in this
Arseniy S. Zhigulin, Anastasiya O. Novikova, Oleg I. Barygin   +2 more
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The Pituitary Gland is a Novel Major Site of Action of Metformin in Non-Human Primates: a Potential Path to Expand and Integrate Its Metabolic Actions

Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry, 2018
Background/Aims: Biguanides are anti-hyperglycaemic agents used to treat diabetes by acting primarily on the liver, inhibiting hepatic gluconeogenesis. However, biguanides may target other key metabolic tissues to exert beneficial actions. As the “master
Mari C. Vázquez-Borrego, Antonio C. Fuentes-Fayos, Manuel D. Gahete, Justo P. Castaño, Rhonda D. Kineman, Raúl M. Luque   +5 more
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Microneedle Technology in Psoriasis Management: Mechanistic Insights, Technological Innovation, Clinical Progress, and Challenges

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
This review explores the evolving role of microneedle systems in psoriasis management, highlighting their potential for enhanced drug delivery, diagnosis, and disease monitoring. It also discusses unmet clinical needs for psoriasis management and technical challenges, while outlining strategic directions to advance microneedle integration into routine ...
Fatma Moawad, Yasmine Ruel, Roxane Pouliot, Davide Brambilla   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Medical Fabrics with Non‐Antibiotic, Supramolecular Antimicrobial Coatings: A Preventive Approach to Combat Biofilm Formation and Bacterial Dissemination

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
The study presents an antibiotic‐free strategy using medical fabrics coated with supramolecular assemblies of polyarginine and hyaluronic acid. These coatings showed strong antimicrobial and anti‐biofilm activity in vitro and in vivo, achieving major bacterial load reductions, including against MRSA.
Adjara Diarrassouba, Abdessalem Rekiki, Cécile Loubière, Sabine Kuchler‐Bopp, Lauriane Petit, Cynthia Calligaro, Derry Mercer, Aurore Gaudin, Naomi Canourgues, Emilie Adicéam, Benoit Beitz, Jeremy Welsch, Annabelle Vigué, Markus j. Kettel, Michael Karl, Chloé Guilbaud‐Chéreau, Philippe Lavalle, Nihal Engin Vrana, Skander Hathroubi   +18 more
wiley   +1 more source

Metformin: Focus on Melanoma

Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2018
Metformin is the most common biguanide used in the treatment of diabetes, with 120 million treated patients worldwide. Metformin decreases hyperglycemia without inducing hypoglycemia in diabetic patients and is very well tolerated.
Emilie Jaune, Emilie Jaune, Stéphane Rocchi, Stéphane Rocchi   +3 more
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Oxygen and ROS Delivery for Infected Wound Healing and Future Prospects

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Bacterial infection is a major driver of delayed wound healing and postsurgical readmissions; with rising antibiotic resistance, solid peroxide–releasing biomaterials offer sustained delivery of ROS/O2 for antimicrobial control and microenvironmental modulation.
Ayden Watt, Chably Rachella, Charlotte Jaloux, Joshua Vorstenbosch, Adam Hart, Michael Tanzer, Geraldine Merle, Jake Barralet   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Recent Developments in Diabetes Management: Exploring Receptors, Pathways, and Compounds

BIO Integration
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a widespread metabolic disorder with profound effects on vital organs. Often referred to as a “systemic” or “multi-organ” disorder due to the impact on key organs, such as the kidneys, pancreas, eyes, and heart, DM is ...
Pallavi Pandey, Vikash Jakhmola, Supriyo Saha, Anand Gaurav   +3 more
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