Objective(s): Previous studies have indicated that phytoestrogens induce estrogenic as well as anti-inflammatory effects, and they are found in high abundance in the extracts of some herbs such as Vitex Agnus Castus (VAC). Therefore, we investigated the effect of VAC extract on ovariectomized mice after the induction of permanent middle cerebral artery occlusion (PMCAO...

In this study, fibronectin synergized with anti-CD3 antibody to promote CD4 cell proliferation in a serum-free culture system. The cell-adhesive domain plus additional regions of the fibronectin molecule are involved in this synergy. Anti4B4(CDw29) antibody blocked the activation of CD4 cells in this system. Furthermore, it is the VLA-5 protein within the set of molecules recognized by anti-4B4...

Superhydrophobic materials have a good application prospect in self-cleaning, anti-fouling, anti-corrosion, and anti-freezing. However, creating large areas of simple, efficient, environmentally friendly superhydrophobic surfaces remains huge challenge. In this paper, surface preparation method is used based on 107 silicone rubber adhesive. A coating with micro/nano structure was constructed th...

introduction in this study, we have investigated the effect of using phosphoric acid on bonding efficacy of an all-in-one adhesive system, after salivary contamination of dentin. methods and materials eighty-four extracted human molars were prepared for their superficial dentins to be exposed. the molars separated into 7 groups. group 1 specimens were not contaminated. in groups 2-4, samples we...

Graphene is the thinnest, strongest and stiffest imaginable material. The biocompatible property of graphene oxide can initiate facilitate cell adhesion, proliferation differentiation periodontal ligament, osteogenic oral epithelial cells. Furthermore, antibiofilm anti-adhesion properties in prevention dental biofilm infections, caries, erosion as well for implant surface modification an...

abstract statement of problem: the viscosity of orthodontics adhesive primers is crucial for stability and correct brackets ‘position during bond up. an excessive adhesive flow during brackets seating could change the brackets’ position. objectives: the main purpose of this study was to investigate the viscosity of four orthodontic adhesive primers in two different temperatures. materials and m...

introduction: the aim of this study was to compare the microleakage of beneath the orthodontic brackets bonded with 3 different bonding techniques and evaluate the effect of thermocycling. methods: one hundred and twenty premolars were randomly divided into 6 groups, received the following treatment: group 1: 37% phosphoric acid gel+unite primer+unite adhesive, group 2: 37% phosphoric acid gel+...

Several cell lines growing in proteinand lipid-free synthetic medium secreted cell-adhesive protein(s) into the medium. The conditioned medium (CM) of one of these cell lines, mouse L•EP3, showed the highest cell attachment-promoting activity (CPA) among them. Cell-adhesive protein(s) in the CM of L•EP3 cells (L•EP3-CM) were separated into two types by sequential affinity column chromatography ...

Mucosa-adhesive gels can be used as a useful mean of delivering drugs to or via mucosal membranes, and in particular buccal mucosa. Carbomers are among the best mucosa-adhesive materials known. The aim of this study was to compare the results obtained from the mucosa-adhesive strength of aqueous gels containing Carbomers, either alone or in combination, to the data obtained from assessing the d...