Effect of dentin conditioners on dentin bond strength: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Although composite resin restorations have been widely used for dental restorations, the durability of the bond affects the rate of restoration failure. However, how multiple strategies for enhancing the resin-dentin bond affect durability is unclear. PURPOSE: The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the impact of dentin conditioners on resin-dentin bond strength with different pretreatments before the application of adhesives. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases were searched from 2013 to July 2023 for in vitro studies that evaluated the impact of dentin conditioners on resin-dentin bond strength. The meta-analysis was conducted using a random-effects model with pooled effect as standardized mean differences (α=.05). RESULTS: A total of 23 studies met the inclusion criteria for qualitative analysis, of which 15 were used for quantitative analysis. The results demonstrated that, under dry bonding conditions, selective extrafibrillar demineralization dentin conditioners significantly enhanced the immediate bond strength (P<.001). The long-term bond strength was limited by the sample size of the subgroup, but a significant effect was found after using selective extrafibrillar demineralization dentin conditioners (P<.001). However, metal salt-based dentin conditioners improved the immediate bond strength only under wet bonding conditions (P=.010). Notably, acid-based dentin conditioners significantly improved the long-term bond strength under both dry and wet bonding conditions (P<.001 and P=.006). CONCLUSIONS: The application of acid-based dentin conditioners significantly improved resin-dentin bond durability under both wet and dry bonding conditions. Furthermore, selective extrafibrillar demineralization dentin conditioners demonstrated remarkable effectiveness in improving resin-dentin bond durability under dry bonding conditions; however, more data are needed to support their use.

Using 17ß-estradiol heparin-poloxamer thermosensitive hydrogel to enhance the endometrial regeneration and functional recovery of intrauterine adhesions in a rat model.

Mechanical damage or infection to the endometrium can lead to the formation of adhesions in the uterine cavity, which may result in reduced reproductive outcome and/or pregnancy complications. The prognosis of this disease is poor due to few effective treatments and the complex environment of endometrium. Heparin-Poloxamer Hydrogel (HP hydrogel) is a nontoxic and biodegradable biomaterial, which has been commonly used as a sustained-release delivery system. In this study, we applied a mini-endometrial curette to scrape the endometrium of rats to mimic the process of curettage in patients. After the establishment of IUA model in rats, we injected the thermo-sensitive hydrogel(E2-HP hydrogel) into the injured uterine cavity and evaluated the therapeutic effect of E2-HP hydrogel on the recovery of IUA. Our results showed that E2-HP hydrogel can significantly facilitate the regeneration of injured endometrium along with inhibiting the cell apoptosis in IUA model. Furthermore, we revealed that E2-HP hydrogel on the recovery of IUA was closely associated with the upregulation of kisspeptin through activating the ERK1/2 and MAPKs p38 pathways. In conclusion, E2-HP hydrogel can effectively transfer E2 into the injured endometrium and it can be considered as a promising therapeutic method for the women with intrauterine adhesions.

Kinetics of antigen-specific IgM/IgG/IgA antibody responses during Zika virus natural infection in two patients.

Understanding of kinetics of antibody responses is crucial for developing rapid serological tests and studying the mechanisms of Zika virus (ZIKV) infection. Most of the serological diagnostic assays previously published are based on either IgM or IgG titer, little is known on the level of IgA antibody in saliva and urine. In this study, we investigated the kinetics of IgM/IgG/IgA antibody responses in serum, saliva, and urine obtained from two ZIKV infected individuals from as early as the second day of onset of symptoms to as long as 2 years postinfection. Other than detecting robust early IgM response, long lasting IgG response, we discovered strong early IgA response specific for ZIKV in saliva in both patients. This unique observation provides a novel strategy and scientific basis for the development of noninvasive rapid tests for ZIKV infection.

Study of the enantioselectivity and recognition mechanism of sulfhydryl-compound-functionalized gold nanochannel membranes.

Two new chiral membranes were prepared by modification of gold nanochannel membranes with D-penicillamine and N-acetyl-L-cysteine and were characterized by scanning electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The effects of key factors such as the gold deposition time, the pH, and the concentration of sodium dihydrogen phosphate on the separation factor are discussed. Chiral resolution of amino acid enantiomers by the chiral membranes was investigated. The experimental results show that the D-penicillamine-modified membrane has good enantioselectivity toward tyrosine and phenylalanine enantiomers, whereas the N-acetyl-L-cysteine-modified membrane has good enantioselectivity toward tyrosine and tryptophan enantiomers. Furthermore, the chiral recognition mechanism was studied by density functional theory. The calculation results indicate that the basic chiral recognition system of D-penicillamine complexes involves only one chiral selector and one selected enantiomer, whereas that of N-acetyl-L-cysteine complexes involves two chiral selectors and one selected enantiomer. Finally, the NH3+ group of D-penicillamine is proved to play an important role in enhancing interactions between complexes and improving enantioselectivity. Graphical abstract Enantioselective interactions between amino acid enantiomers and sulfhydryl-compound-functionalized gold nanochannel membranes.

Enantioselective permeations of amino acids through L-proline-modified gold nanochannel membrane: an experimental and theoretical study.

L-Proline-modified gold nanochannel membrane (L-Pro-GNM) was prepared and applied for the enantioselective permeations of amino acid enantiomers including tyrosine (Tyr), tryptophan (Trp) and phenylalanine (Phe). Experimental results show that L-Pro-GNM has enantioselectivities for Tyr and Phe enantiomers. Furthermore, the chiral recognition mechanism was studied by density functional theory (DFT) and reduced density gradient (RDG). DFT computational results illustrate that the fundamental chiral recognition system contains two chiral selectors and one selectand, which can be used to evaluate the enantioselective efficiencies of other chiral compounds and the enantioselective ability of other potential amino acid-modified GNM. Finally, graphs obtained by RDG using Multiwfn show helpful visual interactions between the chiral selector and selectand. Results indicate that the electrostatic interaction and hydrogen bonding are responsible for the binding of the chiral selector and selectand, and the larger binding energy shows larger van der Waals interactions.

Oral disintegrating patient-tailored tablets of warfarin sodium produced by 3D printing.

Individualized medicine is a new direction in the field of modern pharmacy. In this study, we assessed the feasibility and accuracy of 3D printing techniques for the preparation of individualized doses of mouth-disintegrating tablets of warfarin. Warfarin sodium, D-sucrose, pregelatinized starch, povidone K30, microcrystalline cellulose, and silicon dioxide (at a ratio of 1:42.45:46.15:5.1:4.9:0.4) were mixed and used as the printing powder in the 3D printer; preset parameters were used. The dosage of the tablet was controlled by the number of printing layers. The content, dose uniformity, dose accuracy, hardness, friability, disintegration time, dissolution, and the microstructural and overall appearance were determined to evaluate the printed tablets. For the doses of 3, 2, and 1 mg that were produced in the experiment, the disintegration times were 50.0 ± 5.2, 35.7 ± 4.3, and 11.0 ± 2.2 s, respectively, and the relative errors of the dose were -2.33, -1.50, and 0%, respectively. The other indicators were consistent with the preparation requirements of pharmaceutical tablets. It is possible to prepare tablets with excellent properties and controlled drug doses by using 3D printing techniques. This technology will be an important means to achieve individualized medicine.

Rational tuning of binding properties of pillar [5] arene-based sensing material by synergistic effect and its application for fluorescent turn-on detection of isoniazid and controlled reversible morphology.

Isoniazid (INH) is crucial in the treatment of tuberculosis; however, its overuse may induce significant gastrointestinal and hepatic side effects. On October 27, 2017, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, under the auspices of the World Health Organization, published a list of carcinogens for preliminary collation and reference. Isoniazid was categorized as a Group 3 carcinogen. The efficient detection of INH poses an important and challenging task. In this study, a "synergistic effect" is incorporated into the pillar (Yamagishi and Ogoshi, 2018) [5] arene-based macrocyclic host (DPA) by strategically attaching bis-p-hydroxybenzoic acid groups to the opposite ends of the pillar (Yamagishi and Ogoshi, 2018) [5] arene. This combination endows DPA with a reversible and selective fluorescence response to isoniazid. Additionally, DPA exhibits excellent analytical capabilities for isoniazid, including speed and selectivity, with a detection limit as low as 4.85 nM. Concurrently, DPA can self-assemble into a microsphere structure, which is convertible into micrometer-sized tubular structures through host-guest interactions with isoniazid. The introduction of a competitive guest, trimethylamine, enables the reversion to its microsphere structure. Consequently, this study presents an innovative and straightforward synthetic approach for smart materials that facilitates the reversible morphological transition between microspheres and microtubes in response to external chemical stimuli. This discovery provides a valuable strategy for designing "synergistic effects" in constructing trace-level isoniazid-responsive interfaces, with potential applications across various fields, such as controlled drug delivery.

Effects of Arginine-calcium carbonate pretreatment on the remineralizing and bonding performance of phosphorylated dentin.

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effects of Arginine-calcium carbonate (Arg-CaCO3) paste treatment of phosphorylated dentin on remineralizing and bonding performance during direct and indirect restorations under pulpal pressure. METHODS: Under simulated pulpal pressure, dentin of healthy third molars were abraded and acid etched for 15s, then randomly divided into 4 groups: negative control group; Arg-CaCO3 group (1min); 2.5% Sodium trimetaphosphate (STMP) group (3min); S-A group, 2.5% STMP + Arg-CaCO3. After 24h, remineralization and dentin tubular occlusion were assessed by Attenuated total reflection fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR), Micro-Raman spectroscopy, Vickers hardness, Field-emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) and Energy X-ray dispersive spectrometer (EDS). The liquid environment was the simulated body fluid (SBF) permeated from dentin tubules due to pulpal pressure. Stick specimens prepared with self-etch dentin adhesive were tested for microtensile bond strength (µTBS) and interfacial silver nanoleakage on both immediate direct restoration and indirect restoration with a 7-day temporary period. Data were analyzed by the Kruskal-Wallis test, Mann-Whitney test, Welch ANOVA or one-way ANOVA and Tukey post hoc test (p < 0.05). RESULTS: The pretreatment of 2.5% STMP with Arg-CaCO3 significantly increased relative mineral content by ATR-FTIR, Raman and FESEM-EDS, simultaneously enhancing dentin tubular occlusion (%) and mechanical property to the most considerable extent. Furthermore, the pretreatment significantly promoted the µTBS of indirect restoration and reduced nanoleakage after 7 days. CONCLUSIONS: The application of Arg-CaCO3 paste on phosphorylated dentin could improve intra- and extra-tubular mineralization and the stability of adhesion interface. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Without exceeding the amount of conventional tooth preparation, combining 2.5% STMP with Arg-CaCO3 paste before the self-etch bonding system might be a promising clinical strategy to relieve dentin hypersensitivity and strengthen bonding performance efficiently and conveniently.

Application of modified aldehyde compounds in self-etching bonding of dentin.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the ability of 4-formylphenyl acrylate (FA) to enhance the bond strength and stabilize the resin-dentin bonding interface of universal adhesives in self-etching mode over time. METHODS: Different concentrations of FA (1%, 3%, 5%, 7%, 9%) were prepared as primer. The optimal group was selected according to degree of conversion of 2 universal adhesives (Single Bond Universal (SBU)/All-Bond Universal (ABU)), and grouped according to the pre-treatment time (30s, 1min, 2min). The micro-tensile strength before and after 10,000 times thermocycling aging was used to evaluate the bonding performance. RESULTS: The 1min application of FA (5%) increased the conversion rate of the adhesive. The expressions of microtensile bond strength and nanoleakage in the FA treatment group did not decrease significantly compared with their immediate values even after 10,000 thermocycling of aging. In situ zymography results showed that the hydrolytic activity of endogenous proteins decreased significantly in FA-1min group. CONCLUSIONS: Treatment by FA primer can effectively enhance the bond stability at the bonding interface. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: FA can be used as a functional monomer in self-etching bonding system to dentin, which not only had high biocompatibility, but also can show good collagen cross-linking ability within clinically acceptable application time.

Atomic force microscopy observation of the effect of laser ablation on the nanostructures of the dentin surface.

OBJECTIVES: An atomic force microscope (AFM) was used to analyze the changes in organic matter in human dentin and the effects of laser irradiation with different energy densities on the surface micro-nanostructures of human dentin. METHODS: Extracted human third molars were used in this study. Human dentin were scanned with an Er, Cr:YSGG laser (6.18, 8.04, 9.89, 11.1 J·cm-2). The 12 samples were randomly allocated. AFM phase imaging technology and energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) were applied to detect the proportional changes in the organic components on the dentine surface before and after Er,Cr:YSGG laser irradiation. AFM was capable of observing the morphological changes of the dentine surface and hydroxyapatite crystals before and after Er, Cr:YSGG laser irradiation. RESULTS: After laser irradiation, the proportion of collagen with low contrast in the phase images remarkably reduced. Accordingly, the proportion of the inorganic phase significantly increased. EDS results showed that dentine was composed of Ca, P, O, and C and some trace elements of Na, Mg and Cl. After Er, Cr:YSGG laser irradiation, the C, O, and Na contents and C/Ca ratio declined significantly (P<0.05), whereas the Ca and P contents and the Ca/P ratio obviously increased (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Irradiating human dentine with an Er, Cr:YSGG laser at varying energy densities from 6.18 to 11.1 J·cm-2 did not significantly influence the inorganic phase structure of the surface dentine layer. However, thermal ablation occurred in the organic component.

Detection of Aliphatic Aldehydes by a Pillar[5]arene-based Fluorescent Supramolecular Polymer with Vaporchromic Behavior.

The detection of volatile aliphatic aldehydes is of significance because of their chemical toxicity, physical volatility and widespread applications in chemical industrial processes. In this work, the direct detection of aliphatic aldehydes is tackled using a pillar[5]arene-based fluorescent supramolecular polymer with vaporchromic behavior. Thin films with strong orange-yellow fluorescence are prepared by coating the linear supramolecular polymer on glass sheets. When the thin films are exposed to aliphatic aldehydes with different carbon chain lengths, they can selectively sensing n-butyraldehyde (C4 ) and caprylicaldehyde (C8 ), accompanied by fluorescence quenching, indicating that the supramolecular polymer is a highly selective vapochromic response material for aliphatic aldehydes with long alkyl chains.

Evaluation of phase, microstructure and composition of human dentine after Er,Cr:YSGG laser irradiation.

This study aims to evaluate the composition, micro-structure and inorganic phase alternations of human dentine irradiated by Er,Cr:YSGG laser with water cooling spray system. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis indicated that the main inorganic phase of dentine before and after laser irradiation were all Hydroxyapatite (HA) structure, approximately 30 nm in size. No significant changes occurred in the average particle size after irradiation in four energy densities (6.18 J/cm2, 8.04 J/cm2, 9.89 J/cm2, 11.1 J/cm2). Atomic force microscope (AFM) phase image and the energy-dispersive spectroscope (EDS) analysis, however, demonstrated that the thermal effects of Er,Cr:YSGG laser with water-cooling spray system on the dentin surface was intense enough to induce notable decrease of the organic matter. Both scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and AFM analysis showed that the irradiated dentine presented rough surface morphology. The surface is clean and dentinal tubules are completely open. The ablation rate of both peri- and intertubular dentine increased at higher energy densities but no significant changes of gross appearance took place. Chemical analysis reveals that laser photothermal effect would decrease significantly the organic content of superficial dentinal layer. We conclude that the Er,Cr:YSGG laser, as a new type clinic laser, would not significantly influence the inorganic phase structure of the surface dentine layer, however, thermal ablation was occurred in organic component. Moreover, the rough ablated surface as well as the opened dentinal tubules induced by irradiation, might be advantageous to the infiltration of the adhesive materials, thus the adhesion of dental restoration could be enhanced. Further studies should focus on the correlation between bond strength and Er,Cr:YSGG lased dentine.

Neuroprotective Effects of VEGF-A Nanofiber Membrane and FAAH Inhibitor URB597 Against Oxygen-Glucose Deprivation-Induced Ischemic Neuronal Injury.

INTRODUCTION: Brain ischemia is a common neurological disorder worldwide that activates a cascade of pathophysiological events involving decreases in oxygen and glucose levels. Despite substantial efforts to explore its pathogenesis, the management of ischemic neuronal injury remains an enormous challenge. Accumulating evidence suggests that VEGF modified nanofiber (NF) materials and the fatty-acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) inhibitor URB597 exert an influence on alleviating ischemic brain damage. We aimed to further investigate their effects on primary hippocampal neurons, as well as the underlying mechanisms following oxygen-glucose deprivation (OGD). METHODS: Different layers of VEGF-A loaded polycaprolactone (PCL) nanofibrous membranes were first synthesized by using layer-by-layer (LBL) self-assembly of electrospinning methods. The physicochemical and biological properties of VEGF-A NF membranes, and their morphology, hydrophilicity, and controlled-release of VEGF-A were then estimated. Furthermore, the effects of VEGF-A NF and URB597 on OGD-induced mitochondrial oxidative stress, inflammatory responses, neuronal apoptosis, and endocannabinoid signaling components were assessed. RESULTS: The VEGF-A NF membrane and URB597 can not only promote hippocampal neuron adhesion and viability following OGD but also exhibited antioxidant/anti-inflammatory and mitochondrial membrane potential protection. The VEGF-A NF membrane and URB597 also inhibited OGD-induced cellular apoptosis through activating CB1R signaling. These results indicate that VEGF-A could be controlled-released by LBL self-assembled NF membranes. DISCUSSION: The VEGF-A NF membrane and URB597 displayed positive synergistic neuroprotective effects through the inhibition of mitochondrial oxidative stress and activation of CB1R/PI3K/AKT/BDNF signaling, suggesting that a VEGF-A loaded NF membrane and the FAAH inhibitor URB597 could be of therapeutic value in ischemic cerebrovascular diseases.

Impact of upper airway configuration on CPAP titration assessed by CT during Müller's maneuver in OSA patients.

PURPOSE: Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the current gold-standard treatment for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and upper airway anatomy plays an increasingly important role in evaluating the efficacy of CPAP therapy. The aim of this observational study was to investigate the influence of upper airway anatomy on CPAP titration in OSA patients assessed by computed tomography (CT) during Müller's maneuver. METHODS: Consecutive patients under investigation for OSA by undergoing polysomnography and CT scan of the upper airway while awake were enrolled. Successful full-night manual titration was performed to determine the optimal CPAP pressure level for OSA patients in supine position using a nasal mask. RESULTS: A total of 157 subjects (134 males and 23 females) were included. Both apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and LaSO2 significantly correlated with CPAP titration level, upper airway length (UAL), distance from mandibular plane to hyoid bone (MPH), and neck circumference (all p < 0.05). There were significant positive correlations between CPAP titration level and UAL (r = 0.348, p = 0.000) and MPH (r = 0.313, p = 0.002). Stepwise multiple linear regression analyses were performed to evaluate the independent predictors of AHI, LaSO2, and CPAP titration level. CPAP titration level was identified as an independent explanatory variable for AHI and LaSO2 after adjustment for confounders. Multiple linear regression analyses also indicated that body mass index (BMI) and UAL were independently associated with CPAP titration level (all p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Upper airway abnormalities combined with anthropometric parameters play important roles in CPAP titration for OSA patients, providing additional insight into the factors influencing OSA treatment strategies. UAL and BMI should be taken into consideration when choosing CPAP titration level to improve CPAP compliance.

Six months stability investigation of sufentanil and ropivacaine/levobupivacaine admixtures in plastic containers by LC-UV.

The stability of sufentanil-ropivacaine and sufentanil-levobupivacaine solutions was evaluated during 6 months while stored at 4 °C. Containers for sufentanil-ropivacaine were syringe (made of polypropylene (PP)) and cassette (inside bag of polyvinylchloride) and for sufentanil-levobupivacaine syringe (PP) and infusion bag (inner layer of PP). A liquid chromatographic (LC) method was validated and allowed the measurement of the three analytes. Both solutions were found to be stable under the examined conditions with contents that remained close to 100 %.

[Case-control study on risk factors of recurrent aphthous ulcer].

PURPOSE: To evaluate the risk factors for the occurrence of recurrent aphthous ulcer (RAU) in Fuzhou city by case-control study. METHODS: A questionnaire survey of 113 patients with RAU and 102 non-RAU patients in the same hospital was made, including 58 items. Chi-square test and conditional logistic regression were used for monovariate and multivariate analysis respectively with SPSS23.0 software package. RESULTS: One-way Chi-square test showed that immigrants, genetic factors, gastrointestinal disorders, menstrual period, oral health status, anxiety were related factors for patients suffering from RAU. Conditional logistic regression analysis indicated that genetic factors as well as more dental calculus in the oral cavity were RAU risk factors. Tendency Chi-square test revealed that there was a negative correlation between the occurrence of RAU and vegetable intake, and a positive correlation with the amount of dental calculus and soft scale in the oral cavity. CONCLUSIONS: The occurrence of RAU is the result of combination of "multiple factors" in the digestive system, genetic system, immune system and oral microenvironment.

Effects of Different Root Canal Obturation Techniques on the Bond Strength of Fiber Post to Intraradicular Dentine.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the bond strength of fiber posts to intraradicular dentine pretreated with two root canal obturation techniques and three postspace irrigation solutions. METHODS: A total of 96 human premolars were collected and treated with complete or partial root canal obturation techniques. The roots were further divided into three subgroups (n = 16) based on postspace irrigation solutions: 2.5% NaOCl, 37% phosphoric acid etching, and distilled water. The fiber posts were bonded with self-adhesive resin cement, and the roots were sectioned into three slices (cervical, middle, and apical regions) after 5,000 thermocycles. The push-out bond strengths were determined and subjected to analysis of variance (α = 0.05). A stereomicroscope was used to observe the failure modes of the specimens. RESULTS: The irrigation solution, root canal obturation technique, and root region had significant effects on bond strength (P < 0.001). The completely obturated root canals showed significantly lower bond strength than the partially obturated root canals. The 2.5% NaOCl treatment produced the highest bond strength among the three irrigation solutions. Among the root regions, the cervical part showed significantly greater bond strength than the middle and apical parts. The most common failure mode was mixed failure. CONCLUSION: The partial root canal obturation technique provided better bond strength of the fiber post to intraradicular dentine. Irrigation with 2.5% NaOCl solution and phosphoric acid etching before cementation improved the push-out bond strength of the fiber posts to intraradicular dentine.

Effects of ultrasonic treatment and current density on the properties of hydroxyapatite coating via electrodeposition and its in vitro biomineralization behavior.

In this study, ultrasonic-assisted electrodeposition is used to prepare uniform and smooth hydroxyapatite (HA) coating on the surface of the braids, which can be potentially applied as biodegradable bone scaffolds. During the electro-deposition process, the ultrasonic power (0 W and 20 W) and current density (2.5, 5.0, and 7.5 mA/cm2) are altered in order to evaluate their influences on the properties of HA coating over the braid surface. The field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM) images show that the crystals growth stages of HA include spherical particles, plate-like and needle-like crystals when electro-deposited for 15, 30, 45, and 60 min. In particular, when electro-deposited for 60 min, the needle-like structure of HA coatings shows a significant increase in density as a result of increasing the current density or the employment of ultrasonic treatment. Transmission electron microscope (TEM) results show that when the current density increases from 2.5 mA/cm2 to 7.5 mA/cm2, the grain size decreases from 413.65 ±â€¯63.12 nm to 264.56 ±â€¯65.33 nm. With the aid of ultrasonic treatment, the HA coating demonstrates a calcium­phosphorus (Ca/P) ratio that resembles that of the human skeleton being 1.67. The X-ray Diffraction (XRD) results show the highest crystallinity reaches 73.52% at 7.5 mA/cm2-20 W. The cavitation effect of ultrasonic can improve the roughness of HA coating distinctively. Finally, the 7-day immersion into simulated body fluid (SBF) demonstrated a denser and finer apatite precipitation on the HA coating fabricated by ultrasonic-assisted electrodeposition. Therefore, this study provides a feasible ultrasonic-assisted electrodeposition method that yields a good morphology of bioactive substances coating over braid or other rugged deposition substrate for potential degradable bone scaffolds.

Near-Complete Genome Sequences of 12 Coxsackievirus Group A Strains from Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease and Herpangina Cases with Different Clinical Symptoms.

Coxsackievirus group A (CV-A) strains are important pathogens of hand, foot, and mouth disease and herpangina. We report here the near-complete genome sequences of 12 CV-A strains isolated from infants and children with different clinical diseases. The presented data will be very useful for future genome-based epidemiological studies.

Complete Genome Sequences of Four Coxsackievirus A16 Strains Isolated from Four Children with Severe Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease.

Here, we report the complete genome sequences of four coxsackievirus A16 strains isolated from four children with severe hand, foot, and mouth disease. Three of them were assigned to subgenotype B1b based on phylogenetic analysis of the VP1 gene, and the other one belonged to subgenotype B1a.