ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Data Journal

Surfactant Modified Salivary Pellicles

Abstract: Salivary films are (mostly) proteinaceous nm-thick films that form on any type of surface upon exposure to saliva. The role of the pellicle is manifold. Among its functions, hydration of the underlying tissues is often listed. Indeed, the hydration of salivary films was recently proved by a neutron reflectometry study by the applicants. This proposal focuses on the interaction between salivary films and surfactants used in oral health products. The use these compounds has been related to the occurrence of mucosal damage in the oral cavity. Thus, it is of high interest to identify and use surfactants with the lower adverse effects. In this context, we intend to use neutron reflectometry to study how surfactants of different ionic character interact with salivary films and influence their hydration and, therefore, their protection of oral mucosa.

Principal Investigator: Dr Javier Sotres
Experimenter: Miss Erin Fuller
Experimenter: Dr Rob Barker
Experimenter: Professor Thomas Arnebrant
Experimenter: Dr Rebecca Welbourn
Experimenter: Miss Hannah Boyd
Experimenter: Dr Juan Francisco Gonzalez

DOI: 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB1720420

ISIS Experiment Number: RB1720420

Publisher: STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source

Data format: RAW/Nexus
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