Enas Al-Banna wrote Monday, September 11, 2023 11:00 PM
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have developed a new device that can warn consumers of the early risks of tooth decay due to diseases such as gingivitis through a saliva sample. According to the “ScienceDaily” website, gingivitis is the first form For gum diseasecaused by bacteria.
The problem for the researchers was getting a device to identify the specific type responsible for the disease, said Andrew Stickel, a senior researcher at Ohio State and a research professor. “It was a big challenge to get to the point where we could detect this toxin produced by the bacteria responsible for gingivitis,” he said. .
The researchers collaborated with the University of California, California, and described their findings in a paper published in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s journal Sensors and Diagnostics
“Saliva is also being researched because it is relatively abundant and easy to obtain through non-surgical methods, and saliva contains a lot of important elements that can serve as indicators of your health,” the researchers said.
The researcher said that bacteria resulting from gingivitis can travel through the bloodstream, leading to cardiovascular disease and other serious health problems.
The researchers treated the sample with potato starch to remove a protein called amylase that could interfere with test results. Their test uses antibodies that react with endotoxins found in the bacteria.
2023-09-11 20:00:00
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