We investigated the effects of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D(3) [25(OH)(2)D(3)] on tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) secretion from primary cultures of rat heart microvascular cells. After an initial 5-day culture period, cells were treated for 24 h with 1,25(OH)(2)D(3) and several of its analogs. The results showed that 1,25(OH)(2)D(3) induced tPA secretion at 10(-10) to 10(-16) M. A less calcemic ...

AIM To compare the efficiency of removing calcium hydroxide [Ca(OH)(2)]/chlorhexidine (CHX) (gel), Ca(OH)(2)/CHX (solution) and Ca(OH)(2)/saline pastes with the use of instrumentation and irrigation with sodium hypochlorite and ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) solutions. Moreover the role of the patency file in the cleanliness of the apical third of the root canal was evaluated. METHO...

I i rbed o s ( a bstract alcium hydroxide [Ca(OH) 2] has been widely used hortor long-term intracanal antibacterial dressi aterial after endodontic treatment. In general w sed in endodontics, Ca(OH) 2 paste is composed of t owder, a vehicle, and a radiopacifier. To provide iopacity, barium sulfate (BaSO 4) powder is usual dded to the paste. In this case report, BaSO 4:Ca(OH)2 owders (ratio 1:8)...

Calcium hydroxide [Ca(OH)2] has been widely used as short- or long-term intracanal antibacterial dressing material after endodontic treatment. In general when used in endodontics, Ca(OH)2 paste is composed of the powder, a vehicle, and a radiopacifier. To provide radiopacity, barium sulfate (BaSO4) powder is usually added to the paste. In this case report, BaSO4:Ca(OH)2 powders (ratio 1:8) and ...

Background and Aim: The aim of this in vivo study was to evaluate the microbial flora in infected root canals after the treatment with and without calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) dressing using hand and rotary instruments. Subjects and Methods: Twenty-eight patients were selected. After access cavity preparation completed, the first culture were taken from each root canal with sterile paper points....

for 2-5 mo. Doses varied from 0.14 to 5.4 ug/day to establish dose-response relationships. Urinary calcium was monitored in normal subjects, nine of whom received a constant calcium intake on a metabolic unit. There was an increase in intestinal absorption of 'Ca and urinary calcium in normals receiving 1,25 (OH)2D3, 0.14 fg/day or greater, and 0.28 ig/day or greater augmented intestinal absorp...

25-Hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) half-life is a potential biomarker for investigating vitamin D metabolism and requirements. We performed a pilot study to assess the approach and practical feasibility of measuring 25(OH)D half-life after an oral dose. A total of twelve healthy Gambian men aged 18-23 years were divided into two groups to investigate the rate and timing of (1) absorption and (2) pla...

The purpose of this study was to investigate the antibacterial activity of calcium hydroxide [Ca(OH)2] combined with chitosan solutions against Enterococcus faecalis-infected root canal dentin and the effect of this new intracanal medicament on the bond strength of RealSeal sealer to radicular dentin. An experimental intracanal medicament was prepared by mixing different concentrations of chito...

The aim of this study was to investigate the morphology and localisation of calcium hydroxide- and mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA)-induced hard tissue barriers after pulpotomy in dogs' teeth. Pulpotomies were performed on maxillary and mandibular premolars of five dogs. The teeth were assigned into three groups according to the pulp-capping agent used. The pulpal wounds were capped with calciu...

The study is an investigation into the effects of CDA and Ca (OH)2 on geotechnical properties expansive (Sample A) loose soil B). experiments were designed to adding in various percentages by weight (5%, 15% 15%) dry with 5% constant (OH)2, which produces pozzolanic reactions samples. Sample A was collected at Moniya, Ibadan, B from polytechnic, Ibadan and, cow dung obtained a farm settlement I...