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Assessment of Boron Doped Diamond Electrode Quality and Application to In Situ Modification of Local pH by Water Electrolysis
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2016
A protocol is described for the characterization of the key electrochemical parameters of a boron doped diamond (BDD) electrode and subsequent application for in situ pH generation experiments.
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An Assay to Assess Phagocytosis and Oxidative Burst Activity In Granulocytes and Monocytes
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2025
This video demonstrates the assay to confirm phagocytic activity by cells in human blood via flow cytometry. The granulocytes and monocytes confirm their phagocytic activity by showing green and red fluorescence confirming the presence of engulfed bacteria and oxidative burst activity respectively.
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Fixed Target Serial Data Collection at Diamond Light Source
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2021
We present a comprehensive guide to fixed target sample preparation, data collection, and data processing for serial synchrotron crystallography at Diamond beamline I24.
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Sample Preparation and Transfer Protocol for In-Vacuum Long-Wavelength Crystallography on Beamline I23 at Diamond Light Source
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2021
Here, we present a protocol for cryogenic sample preparation and transfer of crystals into the vacuum endstation on beamline I23 at Diamond Light Source, for long-wavelength macromolecular X-ray crystallography experiments.
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Quantification of the Respiratory Burst Response as an Indicator of Innate Immune Health in Zebrafish
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2013
The innate immune response protects organisms against pathogen infection. A critical component of the innate immune response, the phagocyte respiratory burst, generates reactive oxygen species that kill invading microorganisms. We describe a respiratory burst assay that quantifies reactive oxygen species produced when the innate immune response is chemically induced.
FAQs
Particle size, particle shape, and bur design jointly determine how efficiently material is removed and how smooth the resulting surface becomes. These features allow clinicians to balance rapid shaping against controlled finishing, depending on whether the goal is substantial reduction, precise contouring, or polishing. The same variables also influence how much hard tissue is preserved during treatment.
Water or air cooling helps control heat generated during high-speed abrasion and assists with removing debris from the working area. This supports more consistent contact between the exposed diamond particles and the material being shaped. Cooling is therefore relevant to procedural control, surface visibility, and limiting conditions that could interfere with precise removal of enamel, dentin, or ceramics.
Conventional blade-based instruments remove material by slicing, whereas diamond-coated instruments abrade the contacted surface through exposed particles. That difference makes them suited to controlled shaping, smoothing, and polishing of hard materials rather than relying on a conventional cutting edge. In dentistry, this mechanism supports work on enamel, dentin, ceramics, and other surfaces requiring carefully managed removal.
Controlled tissue preservation depends on matching the bur’s particle characteristics and overall design to the intended amount and type of material removal. A configuration that supports precise shaping or finishing can reduce unnecessary removal compared with an approach selected without regard to cutting efficiency or surface finish. This is especially relevant when preparing teeth for restorative procedures.
Selection depends on the intended task, such as shaping a tooth, removing a restoration, smoothing a prepared surface, or polishing. Particle size, shape, and bur design provide the main basis for choosing between efficient material reduction and a finer surface result. Matching the instrument to the procedure helps maintain control while working on enamel, dentin, ceramics, or related hard materials.
Controlled use requires a rotating bur, an appropriate hard surface, and attention to cooling and debris removal. Water or air can help manage heat and maintain visibility as the instrument works. During tooth preparation or restoration removal, these conditions support predictable shaping and smoothing, while the bur’s design determines the balance between cutting efficiency, finish, and tissue preservation.
Clinicians can assess whether the intended amount of enamel, dentin, ceramic, or other hard material was removed, whether the surface has the desired degree of smoothness, and whether the preparation remains controlled. These outcomes reflect the interaction of particle characteristics, bur design, cooling, and the selected application. The findings guide subsequent restorative, polishing, or finishing steps.