Comparison of physico-chemical properties of different types of orthopedic acrylic cement.

Analyzing the chemical composition of different kinds of acrylic cement is necessary to understand their properties and suitability for curing bone defects. Conducting various chemical tests can give valuable insight into the composition, viscosity, and performance characteristics of each kind of cement, Therefore, our study aimed to find safety standards and the effectiveness of these products for medical applications. The polymeric characterization was determined by Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (H-NMR) spectroscopy and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR).

Improvement of the Solubility Amphotericin B Using Olive Oil Nanoemulsion Coated with Chitosan for More Effective Treatment of Zoonotic Cutaneous Leishmaniasis.

Amphotericin B (AMB) is a macrolide polyene antibiotic presenting potent anti-cutaneous activity. Nonetheless, its low water solubility, side effects, and toxicity have limited its therapeutic efficiency. The present study aimed to improve the solubility of AmB in oil-in-water using chitosan and determine its cytotoxicity on macrophages, as well as Leishmania major promastigote and amastigote.