Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Efficacy of Ethanolic and Aqueous Extracts of Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) Against a Periodontal Pathogen: An In Vitro Study.

Background: Periodontal disease is a major contributing factor to tooth loss and can significantly impact overall health. Traditional periodontal therapy typically involves mechanical debridement to remove plaque and calculus, along with the use of antimicrobial agents to reduce bacterial load. Licorice () has a long history of use in traditional medicine for treating various ailments since it contains glycyrrhizin, glabridin, liquiritin, and flavonoids, which possess anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activities.

Elemental Analysis of a Nickel-Titanium (Ni-Ti) Pediatric Rotary File Coated With Graphene Oxide: An Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis.

Background: Graphene oxide (GO) coatings have emerged as a promising method to enhance materials' surface properties and mechanical performance. In the context of endodontic files, the efficacy of these instruments is critically dependent on the properties of their outermost layer. Surface treatments and coatings can substantially improve these characteristics.

Structural, Optical, and Magnetic Properties of Brownmillerite KBiFeO and KBiFeTiO via Reactive Templated Method.

Brownmillerite KBiFeO (KBFO) and KbiFeTiO (KBFTO) ceramics were synthesized using the prereacted nanopowders of KFeO (KFO) and BiFeO (BFO), and KFO and BiFeTiO (BFTO), respectively, via the reactive templated method. The powder X-ray diffraction patterns confirmed the monoclinic phase of the KBFO and KBFTO samples. The incorporation of Ti at Fe site prevented the formation of a secondary phase (BiFeO) in the KBFTO sample.

Immunodetection of Poorly Soluble Substances: Limitations and Their Overcoming.

Immunoassays based on the specific antigen-antibody interactions are efficient tools to detect various compounds and estimate their content. Usually, these assays are implemented in water-saline media with composition close to physiological conditions. However, many substances are insoluble or cannot be molecularly dispersed in such media, which objectively creates problems when interacting in aquatic environments.