Article
Polymer Science
Xixi Liu, Li Ma, Youjie Sheng, Shangming Liu, Gaoming Wei, Xu Wang
Summary: Silica gel-coated hydrotalcite flame retardants (SiLDHs-Ce) were prepared using the sol-gel method, and the synergistic effect of SiLDHs-Ce and expandable graphite (EG) on silicone rubber foam (SRF) was studied. The results show that SiLDHs-Ce and EG can improve the flame retardant properties of SRF materials.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Yu-Kun Ma, Shang-Hsi Lin, Yu-Hsien Lin
Summary: The study compares the effectiveness of AnsCare LeniScar Silicone Stick and traditional silicone gel (Dermatix Ultra) in scar treatment and prevention. The results show that there is no significant difference between the two products in terms of scar prevention and treatment.
ANNALS OF PLASTIC SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Dermatology
Jill Waibel, Harshad Patel, Erica Cull, Raman Sidhu, Rodrigo Lupatini
Summary: Scars are the result of a natural wound healing process, and an imbalance in the four phases of homeostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and tissue remodeling may lead to abnormal scar formation. Recent studies have shown improvements in scar appearance with the use of silicone gels containing natural herbal ingredients. The novel silicone-based gel containing copaiba oil was found to significantly improve scar appearance and satisfaction in patients with abnormal scars.
DERMATOLOGY AND THERAPY
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Yong-Ji Chen, Hung-Wei Cheng, Wan-Yu Yen, Jen-Hao Tsai, Chin-Yi Yeh, Ching-Jung Chen, Jen Tsai Liu, San-Yuan Chen, Shwu-Jen Chang
Summary: This study developed a microneedle patch with controlled transdermal dual-drug release for the combinatory treatment of keloid scars. The results showed that the dual-drug system could inhibit the proliferation of fibroblasts and prevent the generation of reactive oxygen species, effectively preventing the formation of keloid scars.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Guangyao Zhang, Guijie Xiao, Zi Yi, Letian Wang, Na Jia, Dengyong Liu
Summary: This study investigated the effects of quercetin on the functionality of myofibrillar proteins (MPs). The results showed that moderately high levels of quercetin can maintain the gel properties of MPs, possibly due to the moderate MP cross-linkage and aggregation caused by the covalent and non-covalent interactions of MPs.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Ignace De Decker, Henk Hoeksema, Els Vanlerberghe, Anse Beeckman, Jozef Verbelen, Petra De Coninck, Marijn M. Speeckaert, Phillip Blondeel, Stan Monstrey, Karel E. Y. Claes
Summary: The study showed that moisturizers have better effects than liquid silicone gel in promoting scar healing. They provide proper hydration and achieve good occlusion. This suggests that moisturizers can be used as an alternative scar hydration therapy to replace silicone products, offering a more cost-effective and patient-friendly application.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Lumin Chen, Shaohua Zeng, Ying Xu, Wangyan Nie, Yifeng Zhou, Pengpeng Chen
Summary: Flame-retardant coatings have a positive effect on reducing the safety risks of flammable wood. The new PTDP/SiR-1 coating has been found to significantly improve the flame retardancy of wood and exhibits good hardness, water resistance, and solvent resistance.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yuqin Zhang, Shuqing Gong, Lin Liu, Huan Shen, Ergang Liu, Li Pan, Nan Gao, Rongli Chen, Yongzhuo Huang
Summary: This study presents a novel liposome-in-gel formulation for the quercetin-based treatment of psoriasis. The liposomes are stabilized by HPCD, improving their stability. The results showed that the system enhanced skin permeability and improved the treatment efficacy of psoriasis.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Hossam Kamli, Ahmad Shaikh, Mehedi Hasan Bappi, Antonio Raposo, Md Faruque Ahmad, Fatema Akter Sonia, Md. Showkoth Akbor, Abdullah Al Shamsh Prottay, Sheila Alves Goncalves, Isaac Moura Araujo, Henrique Douglas Melo Coutinho, Ehab Y. Elbendary, Linda Heejung Lho, Heesup Han, Muhammad Torequl Islam
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of sclareol, with or without caffeine and quercetin, using in vivo and in silico studies. The combination of sclareol, caffeine, and quercetin significantly decreased sleep duration and increased sleep onset latency. In addition, these compounds showed stronger interactions with GABAA receptor subunits compared to caffeine, suggesting their potential as antidepressant agents.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2023)
Article
Biology
Terenzio Cosio, Gaetana Costanza, Filadelfo Coniglione, Alice Romeo, Federico Iacovelli, Laura Diluvio, Emi Dika, Ruslana Gaeta Shumak, Piero Rossi, Luca Bianchi, Mattia Falconi, Elena Campione
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of a class I pullulan-based medical device containing Allium cepa extract 5% and hyaluronic acid 5% gel versus a class I medical device silicone gel on new post-surgical wounds. The results showed a significant reduction in scar scores in the subjects using the device containing Allium cepa and HA. Molecular docking simulations also indicated that Allium cepa inhibited fibroblast proliferation and contraction via the TGF-beta/Smad signal pathway.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Felix Kwame Amevor, Zhifu Cui, Zifan Ning, Xiaxia Du, Ningning Jin, Gang Shu, Xun Deng, Qing Zhu, Yaofu Tian, Diyan Li, Yan Wang, Zhichao Zhang, Xiaoling Zhao
Summary: This study found that supplementing quercetin and vitamin E can significantly improve egg production performance and egg quality in aging hens, while also increasing the concentration of immunoglobulins and cytokines, promoting immune organ development, and enhancing the expression of immune-related genes.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Lung Chow, Kit-lun Yick, Yue Sun, Matthew S. H. Leung, Mei-ying Kwan, Sun-pui Ng, Annie Yu, Joanne Yip, Ying-fan Chan
Summary: The traditional silicone sheet therapy for hypertrophic scars has limitations, and a new design integrating a customized silicone sheet and pressure sleeve is proposed in this study. By using 3D printing and finite element analysis, the silicone elastomer can be precisely tailored to the shape of the scar, resulting in a more effective treatment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOPRINTING
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Seyedeh Neda Mousavi, Elham Hosseini, Mir Saeed Seyed Dorraji, Shima Sheikh Mohammadi, Zeinab Pourmansouri, Mohammad Hossein Rasoulifard, Masumeh Doosti, Hossein Chiti
Summary: A biocompatible and green bigel was designed for delivering quercetin to prevent male infertility induced by NAFLD, showing better improvements in sperm count, motility, and morphology in the bigel-quercetin group, along with significantly reduced DNA fragmentation and abnormal sperm count.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
YaChao Wang, Kang Yu, JiangPing Zhao, A. Xin
Summary: Hydrothermally pretreated gibbsite can enhance flame resistance and optimize intumescent flame-retardant coatings. The doped gibbsite/boehmite improves flame retardancy due to enhanced crosslinking and formation of compact charring.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Kosuke Takabayashi, Yohei Maeda, Nobuya Kataoka
Summary: This article introduces a method to extract silicone sheets from the orbit through the nasal cavity by removing the fractured portion of the medial orbital wall, ensuring the usage of silicone sheets for complex orbital reconstruction without concerns of delayed complications.
EUROPEAN ARCHIVES OF OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY
(2023)
