Propolis Varnish: Antimicrobial Properties against Cariogenic Bacteria, Cytotoxicity, and Sustained-Release Profile

Varnishes are preparations that differ in the polymeric matrix and therapeutical agents. In dentistry they are used to prevent caries. In this study we developed a propolis varnish, considering propolis properties against cariogenic bacteria. To a chitosan polymeric base (CHV) was added ethanolic pr...

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Main Authors: Mariana P. De Luca, Juçara R. Franca, Filipe Augusto F. F. Macedo, Liliana Grenho, Maria Esperanza Cortes, André Augusto G. Faraco, Allyson N. Moreira, Vagner R. Santos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/348647