Biocompatible materials in otorhinolaryngology and their antibacterial properties

J Spałek, P Ociepa, P Deptuła, E Piktel… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
For decades, biomaterials have been commonly used in medicine for the replacement of
human body tissue, precise drug-delivery systems, or as parts of medical devices that are …

Nanochemistry of gold: from surface engineering to dental healthcare applications

S Zhang, N Kong, Z Wang, Y Zhang, C Ni, L Li… - Chemical Society …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Advancements in nanochemistry have led to the development of engineered gold
nanostructures (GNSs) with remarkable potential for a variety of dental healthcare …

Polyethylenimine-modified magnetic chitosan for the uptake of arsenic from water

NS Alsaiari, FM Alzahrani, KM Katubi, A Amari… - Applied Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
Featured Application The present study reports the synthesis of magnetic Fe3O4/CS/PEI
nanocomposite for the application as an adsorbent for the removal of arsenic ions from the …

Antibacterial effects of saliva substitutes containing lysozyme or lactoferrin against Streptococcus mutans

KT Altin, N Topcuoglu, G Duman, M Unsal, A Celik… - Archives of Oral …, 2021 - Elsevier
Objective To determine the antibacterial effects of different saliva-substitutes-containing-
lysozyme (LYZ) or-lactoferrin (LF) on Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) in comparison with …

Rod-shaped gold nanoparticles exert potent candidacidal activity and decrease the adhesion of fungal cells

E Piktel, Ł Suprewicz, J Depciuch, M Cieśluk… - …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Aim: To investigate the fungicidal activity of rod-shaped gold nanoparticles (AuR NPs)
against Candida strains isolated from hematooncological patients and representative strains …

Current developments and opportunities of pluripotent stem cells-based therapies for salivary gland hypofunction

W Song, H Liu, Y Su, Q Zhao, X Wang… - Frontiers in Cell and …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Salivary gland hypofunction (SGH) caused by systemic disease, drugs, aging, and
radiotherapy for head and neck cancer can cause dry mouth, which increases the risk of …

Nanoformulations for dismantling fungal biofilms: The latest arsenals of antifungal therapy

P Gupta, MK Meher, S Tripathi, KM Poluri - Molecular Aspects of Medicine, 2024 - Elsevier
Globally, fungal infections have evolved as a strenuous challenge for clinicians, particularly
in patients with compromised immunity in intensive care units. Fungal co-infection in Covid …

Magnetic nanoparticles: a novel adjunct for dentistry

DM Mathew, C Pushpalatha… - Materials Today …, 2022 - Elsevier
Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs), a type of nanocarriers have attracted attention in the area of
drug delivery with wide diagnostic and therapeutic applications mainly due its unique …

[HTML][HTML] The Integration of Gold Nanoparticles into Dental Biomaterials as a Novel Approach for Clinical Advancement: A Narrative Review

S Jongrungsomran, D Pissuwan, A Yavirach… - Journal of Functional …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have gained significant attention in the biomedical field owing
to their versatile properties. AuNPs can be customized by modifying their size, shape and …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of Different Surface Treatments as Methods of Improving the Mechanical Properties after Repairs of PMMA for Dentures

G Chladek, S Adeeb, W Pakieła, NP Coto - Materials, 2024 - mdpi.com
Denture fractures are a common problem in dental practice, and their repair is considered a
first option to restore their functional properties. However, the inter-material resistance may …