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Effects of probucol in renal function and structure in rats with subtotal kidney ablation.

Probucol is a bisphenolic compound that lowers serum cholesterol and also has potent antioxidant properties. The present studies examined the effects of probucol administration on renal function and structure in a rat model of subtotal renal ablation. After subtotal nephrectomy, rats were fed an isocaloric rat chow diet containing 22.8% protein with or without the addition of 1% probucol. After 4 weeks, clearance studies were performed for determination of glomerular filtration rate (inulin clearance) and effective renal plasma flow (paraaminohippurate clearance). After completion of clearance studies and measurements of arterial blood pressure, the animals were exsanguinated and renal tissue was obtained for histologic evaluation. There were no differences in body weight, hematocrit, and blood pressure between the two groups of rats 4 weeks after subtotal nephrectomy. Rats with a remnant kidney given probucol had a significantly lower serum cholesterol level (47.4 +/- 5.3 mg/dl vs 87.2 +/- 10.4 mg/dl) and urea nitrogen level (40.7 +/- 3.2 mg/dl vs 63.6 +/- 8.1 mg/dl) than the control group. Rats given probucol also had significantly greater values for inulin clearance and clearance of paraaminohippurate and significantly less proteinuria than control rats. Also, rats with a remnant kidney given probucol had a significantly greater number of normal glomeruli (6.2% +/- 2.1% vs 1.1% +/- 0.9%) and a lesser number of severely affected glomeruli, grades III and IV (26.0% +/- 5.9% vs 50.9% +/- 9.1%) than rats with a remnant kidney not given probucol. Tubulointerstitial changes also were significantly less in rats with a remnant kidney given probucol.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)

Animals

Dynamic mechanical thermal analysis of dental polymers. II. Bis-phenol A-related resins.

Dynamic mechanical analysis of bis-phenol A-related resins for dental usage provided loss tangent maxima at their transitions and an Arrhenius-type dependence of transition temperature and frequency. A constant maximum in the loss tangent curves, over the frequency range for the unfilled resins below their glass transition temperature, was thought to be caused by their high degree of unsaturation. The calculated activation energies showed the polycarbonate denture base resin required considerably greater energy for segmental motion than the other tested materials. In contrast, the ethylene imine-based temporary crown and bridge material exhibited the lowest activation energy.

Aziridines

Occupational dermatitis due to an epoxy acrylate.

A dental assistant developed sensitivity to dental restorative materials within 3 months of starting to use them. They contained the epoxy acrylate BIS-GMA, which is the most commonly used dimethacrylate monomer in dental composite restorations. She was positive to a patch test with BIS-GMA, which was the probable allergen, and epoxy resin, but this substance was not present in the materials used, as shown by high performance liquid chromatography. The patient was also allergic to the disinfectant Desimex i containing dodecyl diaminoethyl glycine.

Adult

Occupational skin diseases from epoxy compounds. Epoxy resin compounds, epoxy acrylates and 2,3-epoxypropyl trimethyl ammonium chloride.

Of a total of 3731 patients investigated between 1974 and 1990, 1844 (49.4%) had an occupational skin disease. Of them 142 (7.7%) had an occupational skin disease caused by epoxy compounds--135 patients (95%) had allergic contact dermatitis, five had irritant contact dermatitis, and two had contact urticaria. Apart from dermatoses, two patients had IgE-mediated asthma from exposure to DGEBA epoxy resins. Thus epoxy compounds are one of the main causes of occupational allergic contact dermatoses and can be considered potential causes of occupational asthma. The most frequent causes were epoxy resin compounds, which together induced 93% (132 cases) of all epoxy compound dermatoses. The three most common causative products were epoxy paints and their raw materials (31%, 41 cases), epoxy resin compounds used in electrical insulation (29%, 38 cases) and epoxy glues (18%, 24 cases). Fewer cases were caused by products containing epoxy acrylate and EPTMAC. The present study found that, in addition to contact allergy to DGEBA epoxy resins, contact allergy to epoxy hardeners, non-DGEBA resins and reactive diluents is common. Polyamine hardeners, most frequently MDA, DETA and TETA, rarely IPDA, tris-DMP, EDA, TMD and XDA, were the second commonest causes of contact allergy induced by epoxy resin compounds, after DGEBA epoxy resins. Cycloaliphatic epoxy resins and other non-DGEBA epoxy resins, including heterocyclic dimethyl hydantoin, phenol novolak and brominated epoxy resins, were the third commonest causes, and reactive diluents the fourth commonest cause of allergic dermatitis due to epoxy resin compounds. Most patients sensitized to reactive diluents were allergic to PGE, ortho-CGE, HDDGE and BDDGE, whereas fewer patients were sensitized to AGE, NPGDGE and BGE. Cross-sensitization between reactive diluents was common. Cardura E 10 and Epoxide 8 provoked no reactions. The present study also indicated that DGEBA epoxy resins with a high average MW ought to be regarded as potential sensitizers, and organic solvents probably promote sensitization to DGEBA, even if the amount of DGEBA is low in the causative products. When contact dermatitis induced by epoxy compounds is suspected, an accurate diagnosis is made with the use of detailed data on the patient's exposure and extensive patch testing, including tests with the patient's own products. No chemical can be used alone to screen for sensitization to all different contact allergens of epoxy compounds.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 400 WORDS)

Benzhydryl Compounds

Effects of unpolymerized resin components on the function of accessory cells derived from the rat incisor pulp.

Monomeric resin components from dental composites are toxic to fibroblasts in culture and thus may interfere with the local immune system of the pulp, reducing its effective defense potential, either by cytotoxicity or by a more specific immune mechanism. Therefore, the present study was undertaken to observe the cytotoxic effects elicited by certain unpolymerized components of resin composites upon the function of accessory pulp cells in mitogen-induced proliferation of T-lymphocytes. Accessory cells from the rat incisor pulp were released following enzymatic digestion with collagenase. The assay included incubation of these cells with purified T-lymphocytes from cervical lymph nodes for 72 h in the presence of different concentrations of the resin components. The proliferative T-lymphocyte response was monitored by 3H-thymidine incorporation. Initially, we conducted experiments on spleen cells to determine the proper concentration intervals for suitable testing of the resin components. To assess the individual susceptibility of accessory cells and T-lymphocytes, we pre-treated each of these cells with some of the test materials prior to assay. At low concentrations, urethane dimethacrylate (UDMA), bisglycidyl methacrylate (bis-GMA), triethylene glycol dimethacrylate (TEGDMA), and bis-phenol A (BPA) increased spleen cell proliferation to concanavalin A (con A). Purified T-lymphocytes stimulated by pulpal cells did not show enhanced responses to UDMA, bis-GMA, glycidyl mehtacrylate (GMA), or N,N,-dihydroxyethyl-p-toluidine (DHEpT). At higher concentrations, all substances except camphoroquinone (CAMP) showed inhibitory effects in both test systems. The in vitro study shows that resin components can evoke either immunosuppression or immunostimulation on mitogen-driven proliferation of purified T-lyumphocytes and spleen cells.

Animals

Screening of Estrogenic and Antiestrogenic Effects of Estradiol, Bisphenol A, and Fulvestrant Using 2D and 3D Breast Cancer Cell Systems With a Luciferase Reporter Gene Assay.

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) like bisphenol A (BPA) pose health risks by interfering with hormones. This study develops and utilizes in vitro 2D and 3D cell models to evaluate the estrogenic and antiestrogenic properties of compounds. Human breast cancer cell lines T47D and MCF7, stably transfected with a luciferase reporter gene (ERE-LUC), were first compared in 2D. Due to the significantly higher sensitivity and responsiveness observed in the T47D line during preliminary 2D screenings, this cell line was exclusively selected for the development of the 3D spheroid model. Cells were treated with 17β-estradiol (E2), BPA, and Fulvestrant (FUL) to assess cell viability and luciferase activity. In 2D models, T47D ERE-LUC cells showed higher responsiveness than MCF7 ERE-LUC, which failed to show significant luciferase induction with E2. In the 3D T47D model, cells exhibited significant and robust changes in luciferase activity in response to E2 and BPA, highlighting the enhanced fidelity of 3D cultures in replicating tissue conditions compared to their 2D counterparts. The study highlights the effectiveness of 3D models over 2D in evaluating estrogenic activity. Specifically, the 3D T47D ERE-LUC system serves as a superior, sensitive, and reliable platform for screening EDCs, offering benefits in cost, data speed, and reduced in vivo reliance.

Humans

Multitarget interactions of bisphenol A in polycystic ovary syndrome: evidence from integrated network toxicology, mendelian randomization, and molecular docking.

OBJECTIVE: To study the potential pathogenic mechanisms of bisphenol A (BPA) in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) using an integrative computational strategy. DESIGN: Integrative computational study combining network toxicology, Mendelian randomization (MR), and molecular docking. SUBJECTS: For MR analysis, genetic data were sourced from large European-ancestry cohorts, including plasma protein quantitative trait loci data and genome-wide association study summary statistics for PCOS (3,045 cases and 267,780 controls). EXPOSURE: In silico exposure to BPA for target prediction; genetically predicted plasma protein levels for causal inference. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Identification of overlapping targets between BPA and PCOS; functional enrichment pathways; causal effects of prioritized proteins on PCOS risk (odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals); binding affinities between BPA and core targets (kcal/mol). RESULTS: Network toxicology identified 310 overlapping targets between BPA and PCOS. Enrichment analyses revealed significant involvement in endocrine signaling, inflammatory pathways (eg, IL-17), and cellular processes. MR demonstrated that genetically elevated levels of RET, CXCL8, HTR6, MMP1, MMP9, NTRK1, and TNNI2 were significantly associated with increased PCOS risk, whereas higher PSAP and SHBG levels were protective. Molecular docking confirmed stable binding between BPA and all nine key targets, with strongest affinity for SHBG (-8.4 kcal/mol), followed by NTRK1, TNNI2, and RET. CONCLUSION: This integrative investigation suggests that BPA may contribute to PCOS pathogenesis through multitarget interactions involving inflammatory mediators, endocrine regulators, and tissue remodeling proteins. The findings provide prioritized targets and mechanistic insights for future experimental validation and environmental risk assessment.

Female

EPR and 1H and 13C dynamic nuclear polarization studies of a molecularly doped polymer: bisphenol A polycarbonate doped with trianisylamine and trianisylaminium perchlorate.

We have investigated the EPR and DNP behavior of a molecularly doped polymer modeling those used to transport electronic charge in electrophotography. The EPR spectra show no evidence of the superexchange reported for a closely related system based on tri-p-tolylamine. The difference may be due to larger charge-transfer matrix elements in the latter system. An unambiguous interpretation of the observed 1H DNP was rendered difficult by the unanticipated asymmetry of the EPR spectra. We report extensive data on the "three-spin" effect evident in the DNP-enhanced 13C NMR spectra, and comment on its potential for characterizing polymer interfaces.

Aniline Compounds

Analysis of dental adhesive systems using scanning electron microscopy.

This study used scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to evaluate the effects of various acid conditioners (etchants) on dentine surfaces. The conditioners completely removed the smear layer from dentine and opened the dentinal tubules, but some also left debris or a reaction product on the surface. The study also evaluated the resin-dentine interfaces produced by five new-generation dentine bonding systems: All-Bond 2, Amalgambond, Gluma 2000, OptiBond, and Scotchbond Multi-Purpose. All-Bond 2, Amalgambond, OptiBond, and Scotchbond Multi-Purpose formed acid-resistant hybrid layers and intra-tubular resin tags when they were applied to visibly moist dentine.

Acid Etching, Dental

Comparison of the color stability of ten new-generation composites: an in vitro study.

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the color stability of modern light-cured composites when subjected to various physico-chemical and staining conditions. METHODS: Ten brands were evaluated including hybrids, microfine hybrids and microfilled composites. Some universal shade samples underwent only staining tests, while others were subjected to one of the following experimental conditions: thermocycling, postcuring, polishing or a 1 wk immersion in saline, prior to staining. The coloring solutions used for the staining tests were: coffee, E 110 food dye, vinegar and erythrosin. A colorimetric evaluation according to the CIE L*a*b* system was performed after experimental periods of 1 and 3 wk. RESULTS: Erythrosin caused the greatest color change for the composites tested. A reduced susceptibility to staining was observed where surfaces had been polished. Low water sorption, a high filler-resin ratio, reduced particle size and hardness, and an optimal filler-matrix coupling system were related to improved composite resistance to discoloration. SIGNIFICANCE: Resistance of modern composites to discolorations still depends on their structure and manipulation.

Absorption

Influence of aldehydes on selected mechanical properties of resin composites.

The present study investigated whether propanol, a monofunctional aldehyde, was able to improve the mechanical properties of dental polymers. The underlying hypothesis was that a cross-linking reaction is possible between various functional groups of different polymers. Propanol was added to monomer mixtures, which were then made light-curing and loaded with filler. The monomer mixtures were varied with respect to monomer composition and content of aldehyde. Four mechanical properties of the experimental resin composites were determined. Addition of propanol gave rise to significant improvements in mechanical properties, which may be indicative of a cross-linking ability of monofunctional aldehydes. With the exception of modulus of elasticity, the mechanical properties of resin composites based on UEDMA/HEMA were superior to those of BISGMA/TEGDMA-based materials, even though the improvements in flexural strength and modulus of resilience were most pronounced for the BISGMA/TEGDMA-based resin composites.

Aldehydes

Bisphenols and their role in female infertility and hormone-related cancer.

Various types of external chemicals can disrupt the endocrine system, interfering with normal hormone function and causing a broad spectrum of negative health effects. Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are a diverse group of natural and synthetic chemicals that are known to contaminate the environment. It is postulated that these agents can contribute to the development of many diseases, including infertility and cancer, because of their ability to interfere with estrogen receptors (ERs). Bisphenols (BPs) are a group of compounds that belong to EDCs, the most common of which is bisphenol A (BPA). Due to restrictions on the use of BPA in industry, analogues such as bisphenol S (BPS) and bisphenol F (BPF) have been introduced. However, some reports indicate that BPA analogues also have negative effects on the endocrine system in both humans and animals because of their structural similarity. This review summarises current knowledge related to BPA, its analogues and their role in female infertility and hormone-related cancers. Furthermore, this review also points to the problem of exposure to more than one estrogenic agent and highlights the importance of considering exposure to multiple chemicals when assessing health effects and setting daily limits.

Humans

[New materials for intraocular lenses].

The first intraocular lens implanted in a human eye 39 years then lenses ago, was made of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA). Today this material is considered to be the standard, so every new type of material is compared to PMMA and must fulfil the requirements demanded of an intraocular implant today. Therefore, every attempt is made to use PMMA as the main structure while eliminating the disadvantageous characteristics even though they are minimal. Thus, the hydrophobic surface can be made more biocompatible by heparin-surface modification. In recent years, hydroxyethylmethacrylate (HEMA) and silicone have achieved a certain level of clinical importance. Another of the new materials is polycarbonate, which is still in the preclinical phase.

Benzhydryl Compounds

Epoxy-dermatitis in a ski-stick factory.

In a Finnish ski-stick factory with 293 employees, several persons had skin symptoms compatible with contact allergy. Epoxy resin proved to be the only potential allergen in the working environment. The results of the study point to the important rôle of ski-stick saw dust as the source of sensitizing, partly cured epoxy resin. The study also showed that not only hardeners, but also epoxy resin can cause immediate type of allergy.

Benzhydryl Compounds