Abstract: Methods of shifting biofilm composition in an individuals oral cavity are disclosed. The methods comprise applying to the individuals oral cavity an oral care composition in an amount effective to shift biofilm composition to increase the amount from healthy bacteria in biofilm relative to pathogenic bacteria in biofilm. The oral care composition comprising: zinc oxide, zinc citrate, and arginine. The shift in biofilm composition provides a balance having a greater amount of healthy bacteria in biofilm compared to pathogenic bacteria.

Abstract: Methods of increasing proteins that reduce signals associated with neutrophil recruitment and reducing proteins that induce neutrophil recruitment within an individuals gingival crevice are disclosed. The methods comprise applying to the individual's oral cavity in an amount effective to increase proteins that reduce signals associated with neutrophil recruitment and reduce proteins that induce neutrophil recruitment within an individuals gingival crevice, an oral care composition comprising: zinc oxide, zinc citrate, stannous fluoride, and optionally arginine and/or zingerone.

Abstract: Methods of increasing proteins that reduce signals associated with neutrophil recruitment and reducing proteins that induce neutrophil recruitment within an individuals gingival crevice are disclosed. The methods comprise applying to the individuals oral cavity in an amount effective to increase proteins that reduce signals associated with neutrophil recruitment and reduce proteins that induce neutrophil recruitment within an individuals gingival crevice, an oral care composition comprising: zinc phosphate, stannous fluoride and optionally, an organic acid buffer system.

Abstract: An image search method is provided. In the method, an image selection page of a messaging application is displayed. An input image for a search is determined based on an operation performed by a user on the image selection page. A search is performed for at least one output image similar to the input image based on a plurality of types of image characteristics that indicate levels of similarity between images. Each of the ay least one output image is determined to be similar to the input image based on at least one of the types of image characteristics. A search result list is generated according to the at least one output image. Further, the search result list is displayed.

Abstract: Methods for identifying a composition that neutralizes toxicity of a lipopolysaccharide are disclosed. The methods comprise comparing the amount of cytokine and/or prostaglandin E2 secreted by cells that have Toll-like receptors activated by a lipopolysaccharide in the presence or absence of a test composition. Methods of neutralizing toxicity of a lipopolysaccharide in an individual's oral cavity using compositions identified neutralizing toxicity of a lipopolysaccharide are also disclosed. Method of neutralizing toxicity of a lipopolysaccharide in an individual's oral cavity using oral care compositions that comprise combinations of zinc oxide and zinc citrate are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising zingerone, bisabolol, a stannous ion source, zinc oxide, and zinc citrate, as well as to methods of using and of making these compositions.

Abstract: Methods of increasing sIgA and mucin 5B levels in an individual's oral cavity are disclosed. The methods comprise applying to the individual's oral cavity in an amount effective to increase sIgA and mucin 5B levels in the individual's oral cavity, an oral care composition comprising: zinc phosphate, stannous fluoride and optionally, an organic acid buffer system.

Abstract: An automatically variable torque and speed motor for electrical tricycles is disclosed, and the motor rotor assembly of which comprises fixed rotors and rotary rotors arranged adjacently in turn along the axis of the motor shaft. Staggered pole pieces on the surfaces of the fixed rotor and the rotary rotor form a staggered angle ? along the circumference. The support of the rotary rotor comprises a revolving support ring and two fixed side discs which are respectively arranged on the two sides of the revolving support ring. An elastic compression part is arranged in the inner cavity of the revolving support ring along the revolving direction. The elastic compression part has one end arranged at the inner circle of the revolving support ring and the other end arranged on the side wall, facing the inner cavity of the revolving support ring, of one of the fixed side discs. The present invention can adjust the speed and torque according to the load situations of the whole electrical tricycle.

Abstract: An automatically variable torque and speed motor for electrical tricycles is disclosed, and the motor rotor assembly of which comprises fixed rotors and rotary rotors arranged adjacently in turn along the axis of the motor shaft. Staggered pole pieces on the surfaces of the fixed rotor and the rotary rotor form a staggered angle ? along the circumference. The support of the rotary rotor comprises a revolving support ring and two fixed side discs which are respectively arranged on the two sides of the revolving support ring. An elastic compression part is arranged in the inner cavity of the revolving support ring along the revolving direction. The elastic compression part has one end arranged at the inner circle of the revolving support ring and the other end arranged on the side wall, facing the inner cavity of the revolving support ring, of one of the fixed side discs. The present invention can adjust the speed and torque according to the load situations of the whole electrical tricycle.

Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising zingerone, bisabolol, a stannous ion source, zinc oxide, and zinc citrate, as well as to methods of using and of making these compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising zingerone, bisabolol, a stannous ion source, zinc oxide, and zinc citrate, as well as to methods of using and of making these compositions.

Abstract: Provided herein is an oral care composition comprising taurine or a salt thereof in an amount of from 0.001 weight % to 0.008 weight % by total weight of the composition, and an orally acceptable carrier. The composition is effective in accelerating HSP 27 production in damaged tissues of the oral cavity and enhances repair of the damaged tissue.

Abstract: Provided herein is an oral care composition comprising a basic amino acid or a salt thereof in an amount of from 0.001 weight % to 0.08 weight % by total weight of the composition, and an orally acceptable carrier. The composition is effective in accelerating HSP 27 production in damaged tissues of the oral cavity and enhances repair of the damaged tissue.

Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising zingerone, a stannous ion source, zinc oxide, and zinc citrate, as well as to methods of using and of making these compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising zingerone, bisabolol, a stannous ion source, zinc oxide, and zinc citrate, as well as to methods of using and of making these compositions.

Abstract: Provided herein is an oral care composition comprising an antioxidant and a surfactant system, wherein the surfactant system comprises sodium methyl cocoyl taurate in an amount of from 0.7 weight % to 1.2 weight % by total weight of the composition and optionally, a poloxamer in an amount of from 0.4 to 1.2 weight % by total weight of the composition. The composition is useful for preventing or treating periodontal disease.

Abstract: Aqueous and substantially non-aqueous oral compositions comprising a cationic steroidal compound are suitable for treating conditions of the oral cavity.

Abstract: Aqueous oral compositions containing a cationic steroidal compound and a quaternary ammonium compound are suitable for treating conditions of the oral cavity.

Abstract: Described herein are aqueous oral compositions comprising cationic steroidal compound and a quaternary ammonium compound; and methods for making and using the same.

Abstract: A method of determining the effects of a test component on intracellular ROS levels. The method can be used in marketing or in screening for useful components in reducing ROS levels in cells adversely affected by increased ROS generation.