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This study evaluated the effect of Euclea natalensis gel on the reduction of erosive wear with or without abrasion, in enamel and dentin. During two five-day experimental crossover phases, volunteers (n = 10) wore palatal devices containing human enamel and dentin blocks (E = 8 and D = 8). The gel was applied in a thin layer in the experimental group, and was not applied in the control group. In the intraoral phase, volunteers used the palatal appliance for 12 h before the gel treatment, and were instructed to start the erosive challenges 6 h after the gel application. Erosion was performed with Coca-Cola® (for 5 min) 4 times/day. The appliance was then put back into the mouth and was brushed after 30 minutes. After intraoral exposure, the appliances were removed and the specimens were analyzed using profilometry (mean ± SD, µm). The Euclea natalensis gel caused less wear in enamel in the experimental group (EROS = 12.86 ± 1.75 µm; EROS + ABRAS = 12.13 ± 2.12 µm) than in the control group (EROS = 14.12 ± 7.66 µm; EROS + ABRAS = 16.29 ± 10.72 µm); however, the groups did not differ from each other significantly. A statistically significant value was found for erosion and eros + abrasion in dentin (p = 0.001). Euclea natalensis may play a role in the prevention of dentin loss under mild erosive and abrasive conditions. A clinical trial is required to confirm these promising results in a clinical situation.

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We aimed to determine the cytotoxic and immunomodulatory effects of hydroalcoholic extracts of the roots and aerial parts of Ebenus boissieri (EB) on breast cancer MDA-MB231 cells and the non-cancerous human embryonic kidney cell line, 293T. Cell viability was determined by MTT assay, trypan blue exclusion, and Live/Dead Viability/Cytotoxicity assay. Apoptosis was evaluated by measuring the activity of caspase-2, 3, 6, 8, and 9. Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and interferon (IFN)-g release was assayed by ELISA, and protein expression of caspase-3, TNF-a, and IFN-g was determined by western blot. The results of this study revealed that MDA-MB231 cell viability was reduced in a dose-dependent manner by the aerial and root extract of EB at 72 h with a half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) of 41.1 ± 2.76 and 65 ± 1.09 µg/mL, respectively. In contrast, neither the aerial nor the root extracts of this plant inhibited the proliferation of 293T cells at doses up to 1000 µg/mL. There was a time-dependent increase in caspase activity, especially caspase-3 and caspase-9. The levels of TNF-aand IFN-g significantly increased in MDA-MB231 cells treated with aerial extract. In conclusion, the extracts of EB induced apoptosis in breast cancer cells by altering the levels of caspases, TNF-a, and IFN-g. The components and precise modes of action of EB have not yet been determined. However, potential antitumor and immunomodulatory activity was observed along with selectivity against cancer cells in vitro, suggesting that hydroalcoholic extracts of this plant are worthy of additional study.

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Abstract This study evaluated the effect of Euclea natalensis gel on the reduction of erosive wear with or without abrasion, in enamel and dentin. During two five-day experimental crossover phases, volunteers (n = 10) wore palatal devices containing human enamel and dentin blocks (E = 8 and D = 8). The gel was applied in a thin layer in the experimental group, and was not applied in the control group. In the intraoral phase, volunteers used the palatal appliance for 12 h before the gel treatment, and were instructed to start the erosive challenges 6 h after the gel application. Erosion was performed with Coca-Cola® (for 5 min) 4 times/day. The appliance was then put back into the mouth and was brushed after 30 minutes. After intraoral exposure, the appliances were removed and the specimens were analyzed using profilometry (mean ± SD, μm). The Euclea natalensis gel caused less wear in enamel in the experimental group (EROS = 12.86 ± 1.75 µm; EROS + ABRAS = 12.13 ± 2.12 µm) than in the control group (EROS = 14.12 ± 7.66 µm; EROS + ABRAS = 16.29 ± 10.72 µm); however, the groups did not differ from each other significantly. A statistically significant value was found for erosion and eros + abrasion in dentin (p = 0.001). Euclea natalensis may play a role in the prevention of dentin loss under mild erosive and abrasive conditions. A clinical trial is required to confirm these promising results in a clinical situation.

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Este estudo avaliou in situ a ação do gel contendo euclea natalensis na redução da erosão associada ou não abrasão em esmalte e dentina humanos. O estudo foi realizado em duas fases cruzadas de cinco dias cada (SG - sem gel e CG - com gel) nas quais 10 voluntários utilizaram placas palatinas com 4 blocos de esmalte e 4 blocos de dentina, distribuídos em duas fileiras horizontais contendo 4 blocos, correspondendo aos subgrupos: erosão (Eros); erosão + abrasão (30min) (Eros + Abras). Em fases alternadas metade dos voluntários teve a aplicação do gel em todos espécimes do aparelho e na outra metade os espécimes não sofreram tratamento nenhum. O gel foi aplicado durante 5 minutos, sendo o mesmo removido após este tempo. Na etapa experimental os aparelhos foram imersos em refrigerante 4x ao dia, por 5 minutos. A seguir o aparelho foi colocado na boca por 30 minutos. Após este período os voluntários escovaram 4 espécimes da fileira Eros + Abras e recolocaram o aparelho. A outra fileira (Eros) não foi escovada. A análise da perda de estrutura dentária foi realizada por meio de teste de perfilometria e microdureza. Foi utilizada a análise de variância (ANOVA) a 2 critérios (presença ou ausência da aplicação do gel) de acordo com cada substrato e o teste TUCKEY (p<0,05). Não houve associação entre perda de dureza e condições ou grupos testados (p>0,05). O desgaste dentário médio nos blocos de esmalte para o grupo CG foi de 12,86µm eros e 12,13µm eros+abras e para os blocos de dentina foi de 5,95µm eros e 6,16µm eros+abras. A média de desgaste dentário para o grupo SG, em blocos de esmalte foi de 14,08µm eros e 16,29µm eros+abras e, nos blocos de dentina foi de 13,64µm eros e 12,63µm eros+abras. Houve diferença significativa entre os grupos (p<0,05). Concluiu-se que o gel contendo euclea natalensis é capaz de reduzir o desgaste associado ou não a abrasão, independente do tipo de substrato, esmalte ou dentina.

This study investigated the action of in situ gel containing euclea natalensis on reducing erosion associated or not with abrasion in the human enamel and dentin. The study was performed into two phases crossed in five days each (WOG-without gel and WG- with gel) in which ten volunteers used acrylic palatal appliances with four blocks of enamel and four dentin, distributed in two horizontal rows containing four blocks, corresponding to the subgroups: erosion (Eros); erosion + abrasion (30min) (Eros + Abras). In alternating phases half the volunteers had the applying the gel at all specimens. And the other half of the volunteers have not suffered any treatment. The gel was applied during 5 minutes, being removed after this time. In stage experimental, the blocks were subjected to erosion by immersion of the appliances into soft drink for five minutes, 4 times a day. The appliance was then replaced into the mouth for 30 minutes. After this period the volunteers brushed row (eros+abrasion) and replaced into the mouth. The row (eros) was not brushed. The analysis of the dental structure were determined using profilometry and microhardness tests. ANOVA by two criteria (presence or absence of application of gel) in agreement with each the substrate and Tukey test were applied (p <0.05). Microhardness and conditions or groups tested were not found association (p> 0.05). The mean wear in enamel blocks was 12.86µm eros and 12.13µm eros + abras in the WG group and in dentin blocks was 5.95 µm eros and 6.16µm eros+ abras. The mean wear in enamel blocks was 14.08µm eros and 16.29µm eros+abras for the WOG group and in dentin blocks was 13.64µm eros and 12.63µm eros + abras. There was significant difference between groups (p <0.05). It concluded that the gel containing Euclea Natalensis can reduce erosion with or without abrasion, independently of the substrate type, enamel or dentin.

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