ObjectiveThe effect of orange juice and Coca Cola® on the release of metal ions from fixed orthodontic appliances.Materials and methodsA continuous flow system designed for in vitro testing of orthodontic appliances was used. Orange juice/Coca Cola® was flowing through the system alternately with artificial saliva for 5.5 and 18.5 h, respectively. The collected samples underwent a multielemental ICP-OES analysis in order to determine the metal ions release pattern in time.ResultsThe total mass of ions released from the appliance into orange juice and Coca Cola® (respectively) during the experiment was calculated (μg): Ni (15.33; 37.75), Cr (3.604; 1.052), Fe (48.42; ≥156.1), Cu (57.87, 32.91), Mn (9.164; 41.16), Mo (9.999; 30.12), and Cd (0.5967; 2.173).ConclusionsIt was found that orange juice did not intensify the release of metal ions from orthodontic appliances, whereas Coca Cola® caused increased release of Ni ions. 相似文献
Aphid saliva plays an essential role in the interaction between aphids and their host plants. Several aphid salivary proteins have been identified but none from galling aphids. Here the salivary proteins from the Chinese gall aphid are analyzed, Schlechtendalia chinensis, via an LC‐MS/MS analysis. A total of 31 proteins are identified directly from saliva collected via an artificial diet, and 141 proteins are identified from extracts derived from dissected salivary glands. Among these identified proteins, 17 are found in both collected saliva and dissected salivary glands. In comparison with salivary proteins from ten other free‐living Hemipterans, the most striking feature of the salivary protein from S. chinensis is the existence of high proportion of proteins with binding activity, including DNA‐, protein‐, ATP‐, and iron‐binding proteins. These proteins maybe involved in gall formation. These results provide a framework for future research to elucidate the molecular basis for gall induction by galling aphids. 相似文献
Context: Salivary antibodies may act as non-invasive marker of systemic immunity enabling assessment of vaccination and protection against bacterial infections.
Objective: To assess if levels of anti-pneumococcal (Pn) antibodies in saliva reflect concentrations in serum and determine whether saliva can accurately identify protective concentrations in serum.
Methods: IgG, IgA and IgM antibody levels in paired saliva and serum samples were measured against 12 Pn polysaccharide antigens in 72 healthy adults.
Results: Antibody levels in saliva correlated positively with serum across immunoglobulin classes, most strongly for IgA. Individuals who had protective antibody levels in serum demonstrated significantly higher IgG and IgA salivary antibody concentrations/secretion rates. Salivary IgG and IgA Pn antibodies were able to distinguish between those with/without protective levels in serum for the majority of serotypes. Salivary IgM antibodies were not able to differentiate protective status. Median IgG and IgA Pn salivary parameters were able to identify individuals who had protective levels in serum on ≥8/12 serotypes with moderate accuracy: median IgA secretion rates provided the best sensitivity (73%) and specificity (71%).
Conclusions: These findings suggest that IgG and IgA Pn specific antibodies in saliva may be useful surrogate markers of antibody status in serum. 相似文献
Objectives: As plasma and salivary total antioxidant capacity (TAC) is mainly contributed by uric acid (UA), the present study measures non-urate TAC (Nu-TAC). The aim of the study was to correlate plasma native TAC, Nu-TAC and UA with their salivary analogues, and compare the UA contribution in both body fluids using two different methods.Methods: The study involved 55 middle-aged and older subjects (66.7?±?4.5 years). TAC was determined simultaneously with two methods (ferric reducing ability of plasma – FRAP, 2.2-diphenyl-1-picryl-hydrazyl – DPPH and countertypes for saliva – FRAS and DPPHS test), with and without UA (native TAC and Nu-TAC, respectively). Plasma UA and salivary UA (SUA) were assessed.Results: Subjects with increased FRAP, DPPH and UA had higher FRAS, DPPHS and SUA, respectively (P?0.05). Plasma Nu-TAC indices did not correlate with salivary Nu-TAC. The contribution of UA to the plasma and salivary DPPH tests was similar: 75.7?±?10.3% and 75.2?±?14.0%, respectively. However, the contribution of UA to FRAS was higher than that for FRAP (71.6?±?13.9% vs. 64.0?±?8.1%; P?0.001).Discussion: Our findings suggest that saliva is a good predictor for native plasma TAC but not for Nu-TAC. UA level is comparably dominant in saliva and in plasma according to DPPH, but lower in plasma according to FRAP. 相似文献
Total nonacid glycosphingolipids were isolated from small intestine mucosal scrapings of a red cell blood group O Le(a-b-)
nonsecretor cadaver. Glycolipids were extracted and fractionated into five fractions based on chromatographic and immunostaining
properties. These glycolipid fractions were then analysed by thin-layer chromatography for Lewis activity with antibodies
reactive to the type 1 precursor (Lec), H type 1 (Led), Lea and Leb epitopes. Fractions were structurally characterized by
mass spectrometry (EI-MS and EI-MS/MS-TOF) and proton NMR spectroscopy. EI-MS/MS-TOF allowed for the identification of trace
substances in fractions containing several other glycolipid species. Consistent with the red cell phenotype, large amounts
of lactotetraosylceramide (Lec-4) were detected. Inconsistent with the red cell phenotype, small quantities of Lea-5, H-5-1
and Leb-6 glycolipids were immunochemically and structurally identified in the small intestine of this individual. By EI-MS/MS-TOF
several large glycolipids with 9 and 10 sugar residues were also identified. The extensive carbohydrate chain elongation seen
in this individual with a Lewis negative nonsecretor phenotype supports the concept that Lewis and Secretor blood group fucosylation
may be a mechanism to control type 1 glycoconjugate chain extension. Abbreviations: FUT1, H gene; FUT2, Secretor gene, (gene
bank accession no. U17894); FUT3, Lewis gene or Fuc-TIII gene, (gene bank accession no. X53578); FUT5, Fuc-TV gene; [Imm]+,
immonium ion; Lea-5, Galβ1-3(Fucα1-4)GlcNAcβ1-3Galβ1-4Glcβ1-1Cer; Leb-6, Fucα1-2Galβ1-3(Fucα1-4)GlcNAcβ1-3Galβ1-4Glcβ1-1Cer;
Lec-4, Galβ1-3GlcNAcβ1-3Galβ1-4Glcβ1-1Cer; Led or H-5-1, Fucα1-2Galβ1-3GlcNAcβ1-3Galβ1-4Glcβ1-1Cer; Lex-5, Galβ1-4(Fucα1-3)GlcNAcβ1-3Galβ1-4Glcβ1-1Cer;
MAb, monoclonal antibody; MS, mass spectrometry; CID, collision-induced dissociation; EI, electron impact ionisation; MS/MS-TOF,
tandem mass spectrometry using a time-of-flight mass spectrometer as the second mass spectrometer: m/Cz, mass-to-charge ratio;
NMR, nuclear magnetic resonance; PCR, polymerase chain reaction; RFLP, restriction fragment length polymorphism; TLC, (high
performance) thin layer chromatography. Saccharide types are abbreviated to Hex for hexose, HexNAc for N-acetylhexosamine
and dHex for deoxyhexose (fucose). Ceramide is abbreviated to Cer, and ceramide types are abbreviated to d for dihydroxy and
t for trihydroxy base, n for non-hydroxy and h for hydroxy fatty acids
This revised version was published online in November 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date. 相似文献
Xerostomia (dry mouth) is an uncomfortable and potentially harmful oral symptom which is usually caused by a decrease in the secretion rate of saliva (salivary gland hypofunction, or SGH). It is more prevalent in the elderly population, primarily due to their increased use of drugs and their susceptibility to disease. Many drugs and drug classes have been linked to xerostomia; the xerogenic effect increases when many drugs are taken concurrently. This Reference Guide to Drugs and Dry Mouth is designed to allow the reader to rapidly identify those pharmacologic agents which have the capacity to induce xerostomia and SGH. Xerogenic drugs can be found in 42 drug categories and 56 sub-categories. A guide to the management of drug-induced SGH and xerostomia is also provided. 相似文献
Secretory immunoglobulin A (IgA) is known to play an important role in the mucosal defense against a variety of pathogens. Although the role of IgA antibodies during sexual transmission of HIV is not clear, HIV-specific IgA antibodies have been detected in various mucosal secretions of HIV-infected individuals. Using a monoclonal antibody against human IgA, we established an ELISA system to detect anti-HIV p24 IgA antibodies in sera and saliva. We have analyzed the levels of anti-HIV p24 IgG and IgA antibodies in sera and saliva of 107 and 119 adults, respectively, with HIV infection at different clinical stages, and in the sera of 13 infants born to HIV-infected mothers. The level of anti-HIV p24 IgA antibodies was lower in sera and higher in saliva as compared to that of anti-HIV p24 IgG antibodies. Where the percentage of HIV-specific serum antibody-positive cases decreased with disease progression, that of saliva antibody-positive cases increased in AIDS patients. Among the 13 infants born to HIV-infected mothers, 7 infants were HIV-p24-specific serum IgA positive. These sera were negative for anti-HIV p24 secretory IgA, suggesting that some infants develop their own immune responses against HIV infection. Thus, the detection of HIV-specific IgA antibodies, especially in saliva, could be a simple and reliable test for the diagnosis of HIV infection. 相似文献
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy and safety of a specially formulated remineralising toothpaste in controlling caries in a high‐risk population: head and neck radiation patients. Design: The study compared the performance of the remineralising toothpaste with a conventional fluoride dentifrice using double‐blind randomisation. Materials and methods: Test products: The products compared contained equivalent quantities of fluoride (1100 p.p.m.). The dual‐phase remineralising toothpaste, Enamelon®, also delivered soluble calcium and phosphate ions, essential components of teeth, from separate phases. Both groups had all caries restored at baseline and used a fluoride rinse daily. Subjects: Fifty‐seven subjects who received radiation to the head and neck causing saliva hypofunction, entered the study, while 44 completed the 10–12 month visit. Measurements: Examinations included coronal and root caries using the Pitts Diagnostic Criteria, salivary flow rate, plaque and gingival indices and microbiological counts over a 1‐year period. Results: The average net increment per year for root caries per subject was 0.04 (±.052) in subjects completing the study using the remineralising toothpaste and 1.65 (±0.51) for root caries in subjects completing the study using the conventional fluoride dentifrice. The difference was statistically significant (p = 0.03), suggesting lower net root surface increment/year for the remineralising toothpaste relative to the conventional toothpaste. No significant differences were noted on coronal surfaces. Conclusion: The results indicate that the remineralising toothpaste provides a significant benefit in preventing and remineralising root caries in high‐risk patients. 相似文献