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polyaminopropyl biguanide

Known as: PAPB, polyaminopropylbiguanide, polyaminopropylbiguanide [Chemical/Ingredient] 
 
National Institutes of Health

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1989-2017
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Benzalkonium Chloride 1.3 MG/ML Topical Foampolihexanide

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Biguanides

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2016
2016
Comparing two polymeric biguanides: chemical distinction, antiseptic efficacy and cytotoxicity of polyaminopropyl biguanide and polyhexamethylene biguanide.
In this study, polyaminopropyl biguanide (PAPB) was compared to the molecularly closely related polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB… (More)
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2015
2015
Opinion of the scientific committee on consumer safety (SCCS)--2nd Revision of the safety of the use of poly(hexamethylene) biguanide hydrochloride or polyaminopropyl biguanide (PHMB) in cosmetic…
Conclusion of the opinion: On the basis of the data available, the SCCS concludes that Polyaminopropyl Biguanide (PHMB) is not… (More)
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2012
2012
Cytotoxicity and effects on metabolism of contact lens care solutions on human corneal epithelium cells.
PURPOSE The aim was to determine the cytotoxic effects of three multipurpose solutions (MPS) on human corneal epithelial cells… (More)
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2009
2009
Do multipurpose solutions damage porcine corneal epithelial cells?
PURPOSE To determine and compare the cytotoxic effects on porcine corneal epithelial cells of commercially available multipurpose… (More)
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2002
Highly Cited
2002
Asymptomatic corneal staining associated with the use of balafilcon silicone-hydrogel contact lenses disinfected with a polyaminopropyl biguanide-preserved care regimen.
PURPOSE To compare subjective symptoms and signs in a group of individuals who wear silicone-hydrogel lenses on a daily wear… (More)
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2001
2001
Bacillus cereus keratitis associated with contact lens wear.
OBJECTIVE We report the first case of contact lens-related Bacillus cereus keratitis and ulcer associated with B. cereus… (More)
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1995
1995
Susceptibility of Acanthamoeba castellanii to contact lens disinfecting solutions.
A corneal isolate of Acanthamoeba castellanii was exposed to commercial contact lens disinfecting solutions containing hydrogen… (More)
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1994
1994
Killing acanthamoebae with polyaminopropyl biguanide: quantitation and kinetics.
The two Acanthamoeba species most often implicated in corneal keratitis, A. castellanii and A. polyphaga, were exposed as cysts… (More)
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1992
1992
Cytotoxicity of ophthalmic preservatives on human corneal epithelium.
Because the corneal epithelium invariably encounters the full concentration of the preservative that is contained in multi-dose… (More)
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1990
1990
The effect of currently available contact lens disinfection systems on Acanthamoeba castellanii and Acanthamoeba polyphaga.
Contact lens disinfection systems were evaluated for their effectiveness in killing Acanthamoeba castellanii and Acanthamoeba… (More)
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