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The oral microbiota and periodontal health in orthodontic patients
Abstract The oral microbiota develops within the first 2 years of childhood and becomes distinct from the parents by 4 years‐of‐age. The oral microbiota plays an important role in the overall health/symbiosis of the individual. Deviations from the state of symbiosis leads to dysbiosis and an increased risk of pathogenicity.
Brandon W. Peterson +4 more
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Exploring the Role of Licorice and Its Derivatives in Cell Signaling Pathway NF-κB and MAPK
Licorice is a therapeutic herb in traditional Chinese herbal medicine. Licorice is considered as an anti-inflammatory agent due to its suppression and inhibition of inflammatory pathways. Licorice has many bioactive compounds such as glycyrrhetinic acid,
Ieaman Fatima +4 more
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Background Targeting tumor microenvironment (TME) may provide therapeutic activity and selectivity in treating cancers. Therefore, an improved understanding of the mechanism by which drug targeting TME would enable more informed and effective treatment ...
Jinglin Zhu +8 more
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Abstract Maintaining optimal oral hygiene is important for overall oral care, ensuring the well‐being of teeth and their surrounding tissues. In addition, it promotes fresh breath and a pleasing smile. A key element of oral self‐care is the daily use of toothpaste during regular brushing.
Maud Joosstens +2 more
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Prospects of using licorice as an immunomodulator in pediatrics [PDF]
Introduction. Despite the current choice of medicines supplied by pharmaceutical industry, phytotherapy today is a quite popular method of treatment, including pediatric patients.
Т. G. Yarnykh, О. А. Rukhmakova
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The Dark Side of Licorice Consumption
Licorice-induced apparent mineralocorticoid excess is a rare but reversible cause of hypertension and hypokalemia. Glycyrrhizic acid (GA), found in licorice, inhibits 11β-HSD2, increasing renal cortisol and activating mineralocorticoid receptors.
Rojah Thayabaran +3 more
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Physiological and anatomical determinants of placental drug transfer
Abstract figure legend Fetal exposure to pharmaceuticals and their subsequent clearance back to the maternal circulation are governed by placental transfer. Passive diffusion down a maternal‐to‐fetal concentration gradient is the primary route of fetal drug exposure, with specific compounds undergoing transporter‐mediated transfer.
Rohan M. Lewis +3 more
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Licorice Consumption causing Hypokalemia and Lethal Dysrhythmias [PDF]
This report describes a case in which approximately a two-month exposure of licorice root tea consumption containing glycyrrhizic acid (GA) produced generalized weakness, secondary hypertension, hyporeflexia and hypokalemia, leading to a reentry ...
Grosscup, Gina
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New concept for sustainable licorice production [PDF]
Kultivierte Süßholzpflanzen (Glycyrrhiza glabra L., Glycyrrhiza uralensis FISCH) enthalten deutlich geringere Mengen an Triterpen-Saponinen (Glycyrrhizinsäure) als wilde Süßholzpflanzen.
Heuberger, Heidi, Rinder, Rudolf
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Biotinylation of a fluorescein‐based photosensitizer enhances its performance in PDT through a synergistic dual action. In addition to Type II singlet oxygen generation common to both dyes, the biotinylated system induces stronger membrane perturbation and higher local accumulation in lipid membranes, associated with increased water permeability and ...
Valeria Butera +4 more
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