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Biology
Guillaume Ravel, Michel Bergmann, Alain Trubuil, Julien Deschamps, Romain Briandet, Simon Labarthe
Summary: Biofilms are organized communities of microorganisms with increased tolerance to antimicrobials. Swimmer bacilli in pathogenic biofilms can counterbalance this tolerance by delivering antimicrobial agents or creating a vascularization network. A new methodology was developed to analyze swimmer trajectories in biofilm matrix, providing insights into the mechanisms of adaptation and optimizing biocontrol strategies.
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Polymer Science
Amr Shehabeldine, Hany El-Hamshary, Mohamed Hasanin, Ayman El-Faham, Mosaed Al-Sahly
Summary: The study successfully enhanced the antifungal and anti-biofilm activity of Griseofulvin-loaded green nanocomposite-based biopolymers against different pathogenic Candida strains. The prepared Ge-Nco was characterized in nanometer size and showed potential for inhibiting biofilm formation in Candida.
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Anatomy & Morphology
Heitor Hussni Casarin, Vicente Silva Mattos, Jarbas Caiado de Castro Neto, Michelle Alexandra Chinelatti
Summary: The study evaluated the chemical and morphological changes of femtosecond laser-irradiated enamel using Raman spectroscopy, CLSM, and SEM. Results showed a significant decrease in carbonate content and carbonate/phosphate ratio in enamel after laser irradiation, without altering its structure and morphology.
MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE
(2021)
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Infectious Diseases
Giovanni Mergoni, Maddalena Manfredi, Pio Bertani, Tecla Ciociola, Stefania Conti, Laura Giovati
Summary: Enterococcus faecalis is a common cause of biofilm-associated infections, and two antifungal peptides showed promising activity in inhibiting E. faecalis biofilm formation. L18R demonstrated better anti-biofilm and bactericidal effects, while also showing no cytotoxicity to murine fibroblasts.
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Food Science & Technology
Qing-Hui Wen, Rui Wang, Si-Qi Zhao, Bo-Ru Chen, Xin-An Zeng
Summary: The study found that the citrus flavonoid naringenin inhibits the formation of biofilms in Staphylococcus aureus, possibly by reducing cell surface hydrophobicity and exopolysaccharide production that are involved in biofilm formation. In addition, naringenin also downregulates the expression of biofilm-related genes.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hanaa M. M. Elgamily, Samah M. M. El-Sayed, Hoda S. S. El-Sayed, Ahmed M. M. Youssef
Summary: We evaluated the anti-cariogenic effect of an experimental synbiotic compound on biofilm formation and colonization. We also analyzed the remineralizing effect of synbiotic jelly candy on enamel surface lesions. The results showed a significant decrease in colony formation of Streptococcus mutans and alterations in the morphological structure of these bacteria. The synbiotic jelly candy also demonstrated potential remineralizing activity.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Evgenii Vasilev, Jie Wang, Marko Knezevic
Summary: This study introduces a new metric to quantitatively assess fracture surfaces, successfully distinguishing between fracture in fatigue and fracture in monotonic tension. The metric is also sensitive to the ductility of tested alloys and the presence of critical defects.
MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION
(2022)
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Microbiology
Xiaolu Ma, Xiaoxi Wang, Shengna Ye, Jinnan Liu, Hong Yuan, Nan Wang
Summary: This study analyzed the pathogenic factors and drug sensitivity associated with clinical treatment of bacterial vaginosis (BV) in Northeast China. The results showed that Gardnerella vaginalis is more resistant to metronidazole than clindamycin, and neither antibiotic is able to effectively eradicate vaginal biofilms.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Microbiology
Huan Chang Tan, Gary Shun Pan Cheung, Jeffrey Wen Wei Chang, Chengfei Zhang, Angeline Hui Cheng Lee
Summary: The study developed a reproducible biofilm model consisting of E. faecalis and P. gingivalis, showing that biofilms in co-culture models were thicker and had higher protein contents. Additionally, E. faecalis appeared to support the growth of P. gingivalis under aerobic conditions. These results reveal the interaction between the two bacterial species.
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Microbiology
Thomas R. Neu, Ute Kuhlicke
Summary: The use of fluorescently-labeled lectins can help analyze the structure and composition of the extracellular matrix in environmental biofilms. These lectins have high binding efficiency and provide important information about glycoconjugates. This method is valuable for studying glycoconjugates in the extracellular matrix of environmental microbial communities.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tianyu Yan, Xinyu Wang, Siting Liu, Dawei Fan, Xinyi Xu, Qi Zeng, Hui Xie, Xiaoli Yang, Shouping Zhu, Xiaopeng Ma, Zhen Yuan, Xueli Chen
Summary: A novel NIR-II CLSM system has been developed using inexpensive SiPM for multicolor biological imaging in vivo, achieving spatial resolution close to the diffraction limit and very low fluorescence detection sensitivity. Experiments in mice demonstrated comparable multicolor imaging performance in both NIR-I and NIR-II windows.
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Microbiology
Antoine Gaillac, Romain Briandet, Elodie Delahaye, Julien Deschamps, Evelyne Vigneau, Philippe Courcoux, Emmanuel Jaffres, Herve Prevost
Summary: This study investigates the biofilm formation ability and diversity in biofilm structure of 30 different origin B. thermosphacta strains using various biofilm assays. The results reveal the presence of two major groups, low and high biofilm producers, with the high biofilm producers exhibiting flat architectural structures.
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Energy & Fuels
Paul C. Hackley, Jolanta Kus, Joao Graciano Mendonca Filho, Andrew D. Czaja, Angeles G. Borrego, Dragana Zivotic, Brett J. Valentine, Javin J. Hatcherian
Summary: This study investigates bituminite in Upper Jurassic Kimmeridge Clay source rock using CLSM and AFM, providing better understanding of its nature and properties. The findings include the composition and fluorescence spectroscopy characteristics of bituminite, as well as the effects of broad ion beam milling on its surface morphology.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COAL GEOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Polymer Science
Aref Abbasi Moud
Summary: In this brief overview, we discussed the applications of confocal laser scanning microscopy and Raman imaging spectroscopy in studying polymer blends. The results show that these techniques can be used to evaluate various components and properties of polymer mixes.
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Engineering, Chemical
Emily W. Tow, Behzad Rad, Robert Kostecki
Summary: This study investigates the behavior of biofouling on water reuse membranes using confocal microscopy. Through in situ monitoring and image analysis, the growth and removal processes of biofilms and the production of extracellular polymeric substances are revealed. The results provide important insights for the development of improved techniques for biofouling mitigation.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Inaki de Diego, Miroslaw Ksiazek, Danuta Mizgalska, Lahari Koneru, Przemyslaw Golik, Borys Szmigielski, Magdalena Nowak, Zuzanna Nowakowska, Barbara Potempa, John A. Houston, Jan J. Enghild, Ida B. Thogersen, Jinlong Gao, Ann H. Kwan, Jill Trewhella, Grzegorz Dubin, F. Xavier Gomis-Rueth, Ky-Anh Nguyen, Jan Potempa
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2016)
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Haijing Gu, Junqi Ling, Xiaoyan Zhou, Limin Liu, Ziming Zhao, Jin-Long Gao
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Chemistry, Analytical
Wei Zou, Jinlong Gao, Allen S. Jones, Neil Hunter, Michael V. Swain
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jin-Long Gao, Ky-Anh Nguyen, Neil Hunter
JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY
(2010)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jin-Long Gao, Yanling Lu, Gina Browne, Benjamin C. -M. Yap, Jill Trewhella, Neil Hunter, Ky-Anh Nguyen
JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY
(2012)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiao-Yan Zhou, Jin-Long Gao, Neil Hunter, Jan Potempa, Ky-Anh Nguyen
MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY
(2013)
Meeting Abstract
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
J. Gao, D. Vicari, N. Li, C. Collyer
ACTA CRYSTALLOGRAPHICA A-FOUNDATION AND ADVANCES
(2014)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Xiaodie Wang, Limin Liu, Xiaoyan Zhou, Yongbiao Huo, Jinlong Gao, Haijing Gu
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Delyse Leadbeatter, Jinlong Gao
Summary: This article explores the relationship between students' engagement with a longitudinal portfolio assessment and four temporal dimensions: the organising effect of the assessment structure and timeline, flows of learning over time, individual perceptions of time, and having a future orientation. A fifth theme identifies that circumstances or events can disrupt the temporal rhythms of these dimensions.
Editorial Material
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Jinlong Gao, Shanika Nanayakkara
Summary: This systematic review evaluated the potential value of host-derived salivary biomarkers in diagnosing periodontal diseases in adults through electronic database search. The key findings indicate that selected salivary biomarkers can be used for the diagnosis of periodontal diseases, but further research and validation are needed.
JOURNAL OF EVIDENCE-BASED DENTAL PRACTICE
(2022)
Editorial Material
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Shwetha Hegde, Jinlong Gao
JOURNAL OF EVIDENCE-BASED DENTAL PRACTICE
(2022)
Editorial Material
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Shanika Nanayakkara, Jinlong Gao
Summary: The study found that patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have significantly reduced salivary flow rate, increased pH and phosphorus levels, while no difference in calcium and phosphate levels in saliva. After hemodialysis treatment, patients showed an increase in salivary flow rate and a decrease in pH.
JOURNAL OF EVIDENCE-BASED DENTAL PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Xiaoyan Zhou, Jinlong Gao, Alexander C. L. Holden, Shanika Nanayakkara
Summary: This study investigated the perceptions and attitudes of dental practitioners in New South Wales, Australia towards the impacts of COVID-19 on their professional practice, career decisions, and patient care. The majority of dental practitioners perceived a higher risk of infection in dentistry compared to other health professionals. They have adopted multiple measures to ensure safe delivery of oral health care. However, concerns were raised about patients' accessibility to dental care during the pandemic. Negative impacts on career decisions were reported, with some practitioners considering changing their practice environment or leaving the dental profession.
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Rheumatology
Jian-Da Ma, Jun Jing, Jun-Wei Wang, Tao Yan, Qian-Hua Li, Ying-Qian Mo, Dong-Hui Zheng, Jin-Long Gao, Ky-Anh Nguyen, Lie Dai
ARTHRITIS RESEARCH & THERAPY
(2019)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Engku Nasiha Engku Ngah Sayuddin, Muhammad Taher, Mohd Hafiz Arzmi, Nor Aszlitah Burhanudin, Muhamad Ashraf Rostam
Summary: This article reviews the role of podoplanin in oral cancer and its potential as a therapeutic agent. High expression of podoplanin has been observed in oral cancer and pre-cancerous lesions, suggesting that inhibitors targeting podoplanin could be effective in treating oral cancer.
ARCHIVES OF ORAL BIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Doris Haydee Rosero Salazar, Sydney Honnlee, Zi-Jun Liu
Summary: This study analyzed the dynamics and coordination of oropharyngeal muscles during natural chewing and swallowing, revealing the key role of palatal and pharyngeal muscles in chewing and the simultaneous changes in muscle activity and respiratory cycle during these processes.
ARCHIVES OF ORAL BIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Junkang Quan, Yang Liu, Lingli Ji, Yuming Zhao, Shuguo Zheng
Summary: This study identified a new DLX3 gene mutation in a Chinese family with enamel dysplasia and found that this mutation may affect ameloblast differentiation by inhibiting the transcriptional activity of Amelx/Odam/Klk4, thereby interfering with enamel formation.
ARCHIVES OF ORAL BIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Viviane Martins dos Santos Ribeiro, Mauricio Gonsalves da Costa Sousa, Paula Ribeiro Garcia, Lucas Souza dos Santos, Eliza Carla Barroso Duarte, Jose Raimundo Correa, Carlos Alberto Labate, Thais Regiani Cataldi, Rosiane Andrade da Costa, Marcelo Henrique Soller Ramada, Juliana Lott de Carvalho, Taia Maria Berto Rezende
Summary: This study compared the structural and proteomic architecture of decellularized human dental pulp using two different protocols. The results showed that the ECM preserved in the MG protocol was more intact. Proteomic analysis revealed that the MG protocol maintained around 69.56% of the proteins identified in the untreated pulp tissue, while the SG protocol only maintained 28.26%.
ARCHIVES OF ORAL BIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Jinjin Lu, Lixin Zhang, Ningxin Zhu, Dan Wang, Fei Xie, Man Qin, Yuanyuan Wang
Summary: The study investigated the effects of varying glucose concentrations on the proliferation and senescence of SHED and hBMSC. It was found that high glucose levels promoted proliferation in both cell types, but delayed senescence in SHED through autophagy inhibition and accelerated senescence in hBMSC. Additionally, the glycolysis in SHED was enhanced under high glucose culture conditions compared to hBMSC.
ARCHIVES OF ORAL BIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Luciana O. Almeida, Luan Cesar Silva, Carolina Emerick, Juliana Amorim dos Santos, Rogerio M. Castilho, Cristiane H. Squarize
Summary: This study found that the loss of PTEN signaling increases the population of HNSCC CSCs, which can be targeted by rapamycin. However, a deficiency in mTORC2 can lead to problematic selection of the parasphere CSC subtype.
ARCHIVES OF ORAL BIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Elham Mohebbi, Zainab Alimoradi, Laura S. Rozek, Azadeh Mohebbi, Elahe Jafari
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the risk of head and neck cancer among opium users. The findings showed a significant correlation between opium use and the development of head and neck cancers, particularly lip and oral cavity cancers and laryngeal cancer. This highlights the importance of further research and targeted preventive measures to address this concerning association.
ARCHIVES OF ORAL BIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Antonio Alexandre Coelho, Rute Romao Carvalho, Ana Luiza Muniz, Andre Alves Crispim, Anderson Maia Meneses, Carla Welch da Silva, Dayrine Silveira de Paula, Ana Paula Negreiros Nunes Alves, Fabricio Bitu Sousa, Paulo Goberlanio de Barros Silva
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the role of CD20 + cells in the healing process of oral traumatic ulcers (OTU) in rats. The results showed that blocking CD20 + cells with anti-CD20 rituximab (RTX) reduced cell migration, acute inflammation, and wound healing in OTU.
ARCHIVES OF ORAL BIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Meimei Cui, Jinling Cheng, Huijuan Cheng, Ming Zhao, Dan Zhou, Min Zhang, Jingjing Jia, Limei Luo
Summary: This study explored the characteristics of human papillomavirus (HPV) in oropharyngeal carcinoma (OPC) and found that high-risk HPV infection is common in OPC patients, with higher prevalence in North America, Oceania, and Europe. Females and older patients are more susceptible to infection. Tonsil and base of tongue are the most frequent sites of infection. This study provides important theoretical basis for the prevention and treatment of OPC.
ARCHIVES OF ORAL BIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Xiaoyue Guan, Chen Shi, Yuting Wang, Yani He, Yingxue Li, Yao Yang, Wenli Mu, Wenlan Li, Tiezhou Hou
Summary: The study revealed that Gremlin1 expression levels are significantly increased in periapical lesions and may be positively correlated with IL-18 levels. Blocking Gremlin1 can significantly suppress bone resorption loss and restrain inflammatory status by affecting the activation levels of phosphorylated-CREB, ICAM-1, VCAM-1, IL-18.
ARCHIVES OF ORAL BIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Giliano Nicolini Verzeletti, Eduardo Jose Gaio, Keilla Gomes Machado, Tobias Rauber Spuldaro, Clarissa Favero Demeda, Rafaele Frassini, Andre Felipe Streck, Sidnei Moura E. Silva, Cassiano Kuchenbecker Rosing, Joao Antonio Pegas Henriques, Mariana Roesch-Ely
Summary: This study investigates the effects of D. anceps seaweed on ligature-induced experimental periodontitis in rats. The results show that D. anceps can modulate the inflammatory response and have potential therapeutic effects for periodontitis.
ARCHIVES OF ORAL BIOLOGY
(2024)