Cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of calcium silicate-based cements on an osteoblast lineage
Several calcium silicate-based biomaterials have been developed in recent years, in addition to Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA). The aim of this study was to evaluate the cytotoxicity, genotoxicity and apoptosis/necrosis in human osteoblast cells (SAOS ...
Ana Lívia GOMES-CORNÉLIO +7 more
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Tellurite [Te(IV)] is a high-toxicity metalloid. In this study, a fungus with high Te(IV) resistance was isolated. Strain AB1 could efficiently reduce highly toxic Te(IV) to less toxic Te(0).
Bo Ao +11 more
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Investigating bacteriophages targeting the opportunistic pathogen Acinetobacter baumannii [PDF]
The multi-drug resistance of the opportunistic pathogen Acinetobacter baumannii is of growing concern, with many clinical isolates proving to be resistant to last resort as well as front line antibiotic treatments.
Christie, Gabrielle S. +10 more
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In Vitro Toxicity Assessment of Stilbene Extract for Its Potential Use as Antioxidant in the Wine Industry [PDF]
The reduction of sulfur dioxide in wine is a consumer’s demand, considering the allergic effects that may occur in people who are sensitive to it. Stilbenes are candidates of great interest for this purpose because of their antioxidant/antimicrobial ...
Cantos Villar, Emma +5 more
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Due to its high printing resolution and ability to print multiple materials simultaneously, inkjet technology has found wide application in medicine. However, the biological safety of 3D-printed objects is not always guaranteed due to residues of uncured
Karl H. Schneider +12 more
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Colony-Forming Efficiency Assay to Assess Nanotoxicity of Graphene Nanomaterials
The nano-market has grown rapidly over the past decades and a wide variety of products are now being manufactured, including those for biomedical applications.
Hansol Won +6 more
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Graphene-based dental adhesive with anti-biofilm activity [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Secondary caries are considered the main cause of dental restoration failure. In this context, anti-biofilm and bactericidal properties are desired in dental materials against pathogens such as Streptococcus mutans.
Bossù, Maurizio +10 more
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Low doses of ochratoxin A induce micronucleus formation and delay DNA repair in human lymphocytes [PDF]
The contamination of food commodities by fungal toxins has attracted great interest because many of these mycotoxins are responsible for different diseases, including cancer and other chronic illnesses. Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a mycotoxin naturally present
Barrón-Vivanco, Briscia S. +9 more
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Role of surface charge and oxidative stress in cytotoxicity of organic monolayer-coated silicon nanoparticles towards macrophage NR8383 cells [PDF]
Background - Surface charge and oxidative stress are often hypothesized to be important factors in cytotoxicity of nanoparticles. However, the role of these factors is not well understood.
Alink, G.M. +7 more
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In Vitro Assessment of Ozone-Treated Deoxynivalenol by Measuring Cytotoxicity and Wheat Quality
Deoxynivalenol (DON), a trichothecene mycotoxin, could lead to cytotoxicity in both animal bodies and plant seed cells. Ozone degradation technology has been applied to DON control.
Chao Sun +6 more
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