Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Oral Hypoglycemic Agents: α-Glucosidase Inhibitors01:19

Oral Hypoglycemic Agents: α-Glucosidase Inhibitors

949
α-glucosidase inhibitors, including acarbose (Precose), miglitol (Glyset), and voglibose (Voglib) (primarily available in Asia), are drugs that control blood sugar levels by delaying the digestion of starch and disaccharides. They achieve this by inhibiting α-glucosidase enzymes in the intestine, which slow the absorption of carbohydrates in the intestine, which in turn leads to a prolonged release of the glucoregulatory hormone GLP-1 from intestinal L-cells.
Acarbose and miglitol are...
949
Tonsillitis II: Management01:26

Tonsillitis II: Management

660
This lesson will focus on the different treatment options for managing tonsillitis, which typically depend on the cause and severity.
660
Teeth01:15

Teeth

2.2K
The formation of teeth, also known as odontogenesis, is a complex process that begins in utero, around the sixth week of embryonic development. There are three stages to this process: the bud stage, the cap stage, and the bell stage.
In the bud stage, the tooth germ (an aggregation of cells) starts to form in the developing jawbone. During the cap stage, the tooth germ differentiates into enamel organ, dental papilla, and dental sac, which will later develop into the tooth's enamel, dentin...
2.2K
Drug Delivery: Enteral Route01:18

Drug Delivery: Enteral Route

2.8K
The enteral drug administration involves three primary routes: oral, sublingual, and buccal. Oral ingestion is the most prevalent, safe, economical, and convenient method for drug administration. However, it has certain drawbacks, including limited absorption due to the drug's low water solubility or poor membrane permeability, possible emesis from GI mucosa irritation, destruction of drugs by digestive enzymes or low gastric pH, and irregular absorption along with food or other drugs.
2.8K
Oral Hypoglycemic Agents: Sulfonylureas01:17

Oral Hypoglycemic Agents: Sulfonylureas

1.7K
Sulfonylureas are oral hypoglycemic agents utilized in treating type 2 diabetes. They are characterized by their unique sulfonylurea chemical structure. The family of sulfonylureas is divided into generations. First-generation sulfonylureas, including tolbutamide (Orinase), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), and tolazamide (Tolinase), trigger insulin release from pancreatic β cells and enhance peripheral tissues' insulin sensitivity. The second-generation members, such as glipizide...
1.7K
Oral Hypoglycemic Agents: Glinides01:06

Oral Hypoglycemic Agents: Glinides

1.0K
Repaglinide (Prandin) and Nateglinide (Starlix), known as glinides, are oral insulin secretagogues that stimulate insulin release from pancreatic β cells by closing the ATP-sensitive potassium channels (KATP channel). Repaglinide controls insulin release from pancreatic β cells by managing potassium efflux. It shares two binding sites with sulfonylureas and also has a unique site, indicating overlapping mechanisms of action. With a rapid onset and a 4-7 hour duration, it effectively...
1.0K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

The Unmet Need of Olfactory Testing in Inflammatory Disorders of the Upper Airways-An EAACI Position Paper.

Allergy·2026
Same author

Rhino(septo)plasty Informed Consent. Consensus by the European Rhinoplasty Course Faculty-EUFOREA.

Rhinology·2025
Same author

Otitis Media With Effusion (OME) and Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: The Role of Allergy and Immunity-An EAACI Position Paper.

Allergy·2025
Same author

Pollybeak deformity in rhinoplasty: prevention and treatment.

European review for medical and pharmacological sciences·2024
Same author

The importance of Epley maneuver in posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.

European review for medical and pharmacological sciences·2024
Same author

The comparison of 1-year results for mini and wide-size cap grafts applied to nasal tips.

European review for medical and pharmacological sciences·2024
Same journal

Discomfort and Intolerance During 24-Hour Multichannel Intraluminal Impedance-pH Monitoring.

The Journal of laryngology and otology·2026
Same journal

The Effect of Hand Dominance on Results in the Functional Head Impulse Test.

The Journal of laryngology and otology·2026
Same journal

Prognostic value of gross tumour volume in laryngeal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

The Journal of laryngology and otology·2026
Same journal

Surgical Management Of Parapharyngeal Vagal Schwannomas: A Systematic Review And Practical Considerations For Approach Selection.

The Journal of laryngology and otology·2026
Same journal

Novel Use of Lieberman Self-Retainers for Nasal Alar Retraction.

The Journal of laryngology and otology·2026
Same journal

Prevalence and recovery of taste dysfunction after stapedectomy in otosclerosis: a clinical study of 320 patients.

The Journal of laryngology and otology·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 27, 2026

Immobilization of Multi-biocatalysts in Alginate Beads for Cofactor Regeneration and Improved Reusability
09:27

Immobilization of Multi-biocatalysts in Alginate Beads for Cofactor Regeneration and Improved Reusability

Published on: April 22, 2016

17.1K

Xylitol and its usage in ENT practice.

Ö Sakallioğlu1, I Adadan Güvenç2, C Cingi3

  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery,Elazığ Research and Training Hospital,Turkey.

The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|July 8, 2014
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Xylitol enhances innate immunity and inhibits bacterial growth, showing promise for preventing ear infections, sinusitis, and dental caries. Further research is needed to confirm its efficacy in ENT practice.

More Related Videos

Therapeutic Effectiveness of a Dietary Supplement for Management of Halitosis in Dogs
07:33

Therapeutic Effectiveness of a Dietary Supplement for Management of Halitosis in Dogs

Published on: July 6, 2015

13.2K
X-Ray Visualization of Intraductal Ethanol-Based Ablative Treatment for Prevention of Breast Cancer in Rat Models
12:57

X-Ray Visualization of Intraductal Ethanol-Based Ablative Treatment for Prevention of Breast Cancer in Rat Models

Published on: December 9, 2022

2.1K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 27, 2026

Immobilization of Multi-biocatalysts in Alginate Beads for Cofactor Regeneration and Improved Reusability
09:27

Immobilization of Multi-biocatalysts in Alginate Beads for Cofactor Regeneration and Improved Reusability

Published on: April 22, 2016

17.1K
Therapeutic Effectiveness of a Dietary Supplement for Management of Halitosis in Dogs
07:33

Therapeutic Effectiveness of a Dietary Supplement for Management of Halitosis in Dogs

Published on: July 6, 2015

13.2K
X-Ray Visualization of Intraductal Ethanol-Based Ablative Treatment for Prevention of Breast Cancer in Rat Models
12:57

X-Ray Visualization of Intraductal Ethanol-Based Ablative Treatment for Prevention of Breast Cancer in Rat Models

Published on: December 9, 2022

2.1K

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Preventive Medicine

Background:

  • Xylitol is a five-carbon sugar alcohol found naturally in fruits like strawberries.
  • It is available in various products such as chewing gums, nasal sprays, and toothpastes.
  • Xylitol has gained recognition for its potential antibacterial properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review contemporary literature on the efficacy of xylitol in Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) practice.
  • To evaluate xylitol's role in preventing common ENT conditions.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted using keywords: xylitol, otitis media, nasal, sinusitis, dental caries, and preventive therapy.
  • Included articles were in English and relevant to the study's objective.

Main Results:

  • Xylitol does not possess direct antibacterial properties but enhances the body's innate immunity.
  • It exhibits anti-adhesive effects against Streptococcus pneumoniae and Streptococcus mutans, inhibiting microbial growth.
  • Xylitol has demonstrated utility in preventing otitis media, rhinosinusitis, and dental caries.

Conclusions:

  • Xylitol shows potential as a preventive agent in ENT practice.
  • Further experimental and clinical studies are necessary to validate its efficacy.