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The potential contribution of the natural products from Brazilian biodiversity to bioeconomy

An. acad. bras. ciênc; 90 (1,supl.1), 2018
ABSTRACT The development of our society has been based on the use of biodiversity, especially for medicines and nutrition. Brazil is the nation with the largest biodiversity in the world accounting for more than 15% of all living species. The devastation of biodiversity in Brazil is critical and may not ...

Actiflagelin, a new sperm activator isolated from Walterinnesia aegyptia venom using phenotypic screening

Sperm contains a wealth of cell surface receptors and ion channels that are required for most of its basic functions such as motility and acrosome reaction. Conversely, animal venoms are enriched in bioactive compounds that primarily target those ion channels and cell surface receptors. We hypothesized, ...

Bases moleculares de la resistencia a meticilina en Staphylococcus aureus

Rev. chil. infectol; 35 (1), 2018
Resumen Desde el inicio de la era antimicrobiana se han ido seleccionando gradualmente cepas de Staphylococcus aureus resistentes a antimicrobianos de amplio uso clínico. Es así como en 1960 se describen en Inglaterra las primeras cepas resistentes a meticilina, y algunos años después son informadas ...

Evaluation of physical-mechanical properties, antibacterial effect, and cytotoxicity of temporary restorative materials

J. appl. oral sci; 26 (), 2018
Abstract The objective of this study was to compare selective physical-mechanical properties, antibacterial effects and cytotoxicity of seven temporary restorative materials (TRM): five resin-based materials [Bioplic (B), Fill Magic Tempo (FM), Fermit inlay (F), Luxatemp LC (L) and Revotek LC (R)], and z...

Cyclic flexural fatigue resistance of NiTi Controlled Memory and Blue Technology instruments after torsional preloading

J. appl. oral sci; 26 (), 2018
Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of torsional preloading on the cyclic flexural fatigue resistance of thermally treated NiTi instruments. Material and Methods Ten new instruments New Hyflex CM (HF 30.06; Coltene/Whaladent Inc.), Typhoon CM (TYP 30.06; Clinician's...

Study of the chemical interaction between a high-viscosity glass ionomer cement and dentin

J. appl. oral sci; 26 (), 2018
Abstract Objective To investigate the chemical interactions between a high-viscosity glass ionomer cement (GIC) (KetacTM Molar Easymix, 3M ESPE, Seefeld, Bavaria, Germany) and human dentin. It was also analyzed the dynamics of GIC setting mechanism based on the time intervals required for the GIC and t...

Effects of experimental bleaching agents on the mineral content of sound and demineralized enamels

J. appl. oral sci; 26 (), 2018
Abstract High concentrations of hydrogen peroxide can cause adverse effects on composition and structure of teeth. However, the addition of calcium and fluoride in bleaching agents may reduce enamel demineralization. Objective: To evaluate chemical changes of sound and demineralized enamels submitted to...

Clinical wear of approximal glass ionomer restorations protected with a nanofilled self-adhesive light-cured protective coating

J. appl. oral sci; 26 (), 2018
Abstract High viscous glass ionomer cement (GIC) has gained popularity as a restorative material; however, high wear is pointed as one of the major drawbacks of this material. Protective surface coatings were developed to protect GIC from water contamination with the additional advantage of occluding any...

Effect of non-surgical periodontal therapy on the degree of gingival inflammation and stress markers related to pregnancy

J. appl. oral sci; 26 (), 2018
Abstract Objectives The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of nonsurgical periodontal therapy considering the salivary stress-related hormone and cytokine levels in the gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) on pregnant and nonpregnant women. Material and Methods Thirty non-pregnant (control gr...

Minimization of polymerization shrinkage effects on composite resins by the control of irradiance during the photoactivation process

J. appl. oral sci; 26 (), 2018
Abstract High levels of shrinkage stress caused by volumetric variations during the activation process are one of the main problems in the practical application of composite resins. Objective The aim of this study is to reduce the shrinkage stress and minimize the effects caused by composite resin volu...