Synthesis, characterization, cytotoxicity and antimicrobial studies on bis(N-furfuryl-N-(2-phenylethyl)dithiocarbamato-S,S')zinc(II) and its nitrogen donor adducts.

[Zn(fpedtc)2] (1), [Zn(fpedtc)2(py)] (2), [Zn(fpedtc)2(1,10-phen)] (3) and [Zn(fpedtc)2(2,2'-bipy)] (4) (where fpedtc = N-furfuryl-N-(2-phenylethyl)dithiocarbamate, py = pyridine, 1,10-phen = 1,10-phenanthroline and 2,2'-bipy = 2,2'-bipyridine) were synthesized. Characterization of the complexes were achieved by IR and NMR ((1)H and (13)C) spectra and in addition, for 2 and 3, by X-ray crystallography. Single crystal X-ray structural analysis of 2 and 3 showed that complex 2 is almost half way between trigonal bipyramidal and square pyramidal and complex 3 has a distorted octahedral geometry.

Prevalence of dental caries and treatment needs among the orphan children and adolescents of Udaipur district, Rajasthan, India.

Objective: The study was to examine the prevalence of dental caries and treatment needs among the orphan children and adolescents of Udaipur district, Rajasthan, India.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the oral health status and treatment needs of orphan children. The lists obtained comprised of 13 orphanages consisting of 923 inmates including both sexes.

Reattachment of fractured anterior teeth-determining fracture strength using different techniques: an in vitro study.

Aim: The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate and compare the shear bond strength of teeth reattached with sixth generation dentin bonding agent: Xeno III and microhybrid resin composite: Esthet-X, using three different techniques: (1) Simple reattachment, (2) overcontour and (3) internal dentinal groove.

Methodology: A total of 70 human maxillary central incisors were selected and divided into four groups as follows. Group I: Control group comprised of 10 samples.

Effect of L-carnitine on brain lipid peroxidation and antioxidant enzymes in old rats.

The effect of L-carnitine on lipid peroxidation and enzymatic antioxidants, such as superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase, was evaluated in brain regions of young and old rats. In all brain regions except the hypothalamus, lipid peroxidation was higher for old rats than for young control rats. The activity of superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, and catalase was lower in the striatum, cerebral cortex, and hippocampus, but no difference was observed in the hypothalamus and cerebellum.

Protective efficacy of L-carnitine on acetylcholinesterase activity in aged rat brain.

The purpose of this research was to study the activity of acetylcholinesterase in various regions of young and aged rat brain before and after L-carnitine supplementation. Two groups of male albino rats were used for this study (4 and 24 months of age). L-carnitine was administered intraperitoneally 300 mg/kg/d using physiological saline as a vehicle for 7, 14, and 21 days.