Enhancing the Biological Properties of Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Calcium Silicate Cements: An In Vitro Study.

(1) Background: This study aimed to enhance the biological properties of hydraulic calcium silicate cements (HCSCs) by incorporating organic and inorganic components, specifically elastin-like polypeptides (ELPs) and bioactive glass (BAG). We focused on the effects of these composites on the viability, migration, and osteogenic differentiation of human periodontal ligament fibroblasts (hPDLFs). (2) Methods: Proroot MTA was supplemented with 1-5 wt% 63S BAG and 10 wt% ELP.

Desensitizing efficacy of a universal dentin adhesive containing mesoporous bioactive glass on dentin hypersensitivity: a randomized clinical trial with a split-mouth model.

This split-mouth blinded randomized controlled study compared the efficacy of a desensitizing agent with oxalate/resin polymer and a universal adhesive containing mesoporous bioactive glass (MBG) for dentin hypersensitivity (DH) relief, using Schiff sensitivity score (SSS) and visual analog scale (VAS). Split quadrants containing teeth with DH were treated with either MS Coat ONE or Hi-Bond Universal with MBG as the functional additive. Assessments at baseline, immediately post-application, and at 1- and 2-week follow-ups used standardized stimulus protocols (air, cold, and acid).

Garre's osteomyelitis of the mandible managed by nonsurgical re-endodontic treatment.

Chronic osteomyelitis with proliferative periostitis, known as Garre's osteomyelitis, is a type of osteomyelitis characterized by a distinctive gross thickening of the periosteum of bones. Peripheral reactive bone formation can be caused by mild irritation or infection. Garre's osteomyelitis is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, and the mandible is more affected than the maxilla.

Molecular Prevalence of sp. from Patients with Diarrhea in the Republic of Korea.

sp. is the most common intestinal protozoan affecting human health worldwide. Several studies have reported the prevalence of sp.

Spectrally Stable Deep-Blue Light-Emitting Diodes Based on Layer-Transferred Single-Crystalline Ruddlesden-Popper Halide Perovskites.

A novel approach to producing high-color-purity blue-light-emitting diodes based on single-crystalline Ruddlesden-Popper perovskites (RPPs) is reported. The utilization of a pure bromide composition eliminates any possibility of halide segregation, which can otherwise lead to undesired shifts in the emission wavelength or irreversible degradation of the spectral line width. Phase-pure PEAMAPbBr single crystals with a lateral size exceeding 1 cm can be synthesized using the inverse temperature crystallization method.

Spores Cause Acute Gastroenteric Symptoms in Mouse and Musk Shrew Models as Evidenced In Vitro in Human Colon Cells.

is a myxosporean parasite that infects the trunk muscles of olive flounder () and has been reported to cause foodborne illnesses in humans. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying spore toxicity remain largely unknown. In this study, the gastroenteropathy of was examined in human colon adenocarcinoma cells as well as experimental mice inoculated with spores.

Changes in Vitamin D Status in Korean Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

The aim of this study was to investigate changes in 25(OH)D (25-hydroxyvitamin D) levels and in the vitamin D status of Korean adults before and during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. This study compared serum 25(OH)D levels before and after the pandemic in 1483 adults aged 19 years and older who were screened at a university hospital. Subjects were selected only from participants tested in the same season before and after the pandemic.

Changes in the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in Korean adults after the COVID-19 outbreak.

Objectives: This study sought to reveal changes in the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) after the start of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and to identify the groups showing the greatest changes.

Methods: We compared the prevalence of MetS between 2017-2019 (i.e.

Prenatally Ruptured Patent Urachus: A Case Report and Review of Literature.

Patent urachus is a type of urachal anomaly in which the urachus does not tail off but remains connected to the bladder in the umbilicus. The prevalence of patent urachus is very low. Herein, we report a case of patent urachus ruptured and exposed to amniotic fluid in utero.

Effects of bioactive glass incorporation into glass ionomer cement on demineralized dentin.

The effects of the incorporation of sodium-free bioactive glass into glass ionomer cement (GIC) on the demineralized dentin are studied. Four experimental groups with various amounts of BAG in GIC were considered: BG0 group: 0 wt% (control); BG5 group: 5 wt%; BG10 group: 10 wt%; BG20 group: 20 wt%. The GIC surface and GIC-approximated demineralized dentin surfaces were evaluated using field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM).

Diquafosol promotes corneal epithelial healing via intracellular calcium-mediated ERK activation.

Diquafosol is known as a purinergic P2Y2 receptor (P2Y2R) agonist that stimulates water and mucin secretion from conjunctival epithelial cells and goblet cells, leading to tear film stability in dry eye. However, its effect on corneal epithelial healing has not yet been elucidated. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of diquafosol on corneal epithelial healing in vivo and on P2Y2R-related downstream signaling pathways in vitro.

Pure red phosphorescent organic light-emitting diodes made of iridium(III) complex with thiophene-quinoline ligand.

A cyclometalated iridium(II) complex, bis(2-thiophen-2-yl-quinolinato)(acetoacetonate)iridium(II) [(tq)2Ir(III)(acac)] was synthesized for use in phosphorescent organic light-emitting diodes. The photophysical and electrochemical properties of the iridium(Ill) complex were characterized by UV-visible absorption, photoluminescence, and cyclic voltammetry. The maximum UV-visible absorption of (tq)2Ir(acac) was observed at 289 nm.

Exfoliation of non-oxidized graphene flakes for scalable conductive film.

The increasing demand for graphene has required a new route for its mass production without causing extreme damages. Here we demonstrate a simple and cost-effective intercalation based exfoliation method for preparing high quality graphene flakes, which form a stable dispersion in organic solvents without any functionalization and surfactant. Successful intercalation of alkali metal between graphite interlayers through liquid-state diffusion from ternary KCl-NaCl-ZnCl(2) eutectic system is confirmed by X-ray diffraction and X-ray photoelectric spectroscopy.

Outcomes and prognostic factors of cervical cancer after concurrent chemoradiation.

Aim: Concurrent chemoradiation (CCRT) is the standard treatment for locally advanced cervical cancer. This study was undertaken to evaluate the outcomes and the prognostic factors for cervical cancer after CCRT.

Material And Methods: The medical records of 174 patients with International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics stage IB1-IVA who were treated at three affiliated hospitals of the Catholic University of Korea between January 1999 and December 2008 were reviewed and analyzed.

Antimicrobial resistance of Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio alginolyticus strains isolated from farmed fish in Korea from 2005 through 2007.

The antimicrobial resistance patterns to 15 antimicrobial agents of Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio alginolyticus isolated from farmed fishes, including olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus), black rockfish (Sebastes schlegeli), red sea bream (Pagrus major), and sea bass (Lateolabrax japonicus), were investigated from 2005 through 2007. A total of 218 V. parahaemolyticus isolates and 153 V.

Oncostatin M as a target biological molecule of preeclampsia.

Aim: Given the presence of the cytokinetic effects of Oncostatin M (OSM), we hypothesized that placental expression of OSM and serum OSM levels are elevated in preeclampsia. To verify this hypothesis, we determined the expression of OSM in placenta and levels of OSM in plasma form women with preeclampsia and normal pregnant women.

Methods: Sixteen women with severe preeclampsia and 16 normal pregnancy women were studied.

Involvement of ligand occupancy in Insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) induced cell growth in osteoblast like MC3T3-E1 cells.

Growth factors and matrix proteins regulate the proliferation and differentiation of osteoblasts. The insulin-like growth factor (IGF) system comprises IGF-I, IGF-II, and six high-affinity IGF-binding proteins (IGFBPs). IGFs stimulate cell growth in many types of tissue; IGF-binding proteins regulate cellular actions and can affect cell growth.

Simple but effective way to sense pyrophosphate and inorganic phosphate by fluorescence changes.

A new fluorescent chemosensor based on the acridine-Zn(II) derivative effectively recognizes pyrophosphate and inorganic phosphate at pH 7.4. Acridine derivative 1 displayed a fluorescent quenching effect with pyrophosphate; on the other hand, a large fluorescent enhancement was observed with inorganic phosphate.

Removal of residual COD in biologically treated paper-mill effluent and degradation of lignin using nonthermal plasma unit.

This manuscript focused on the degradation behavior of lignin and the reduction of residual COD in the biologically treated paper-mill effluent by means of ionized gas from nonthermal plasma unit. The removal efficiencies of COD, lignin, and color after treated with ionized gas were over 95, 93, and 97%, respectively. It has been found that the degradation of aromatic ring has been proved by FTIR, 1H NMR and UV spectra.