Table 3.
The cell viability values (%) for the tested samples of powder compounds and microparticles after 24 h, 48 h and 72 h.
| Samples | Cell Viability 24 h | (%) 48 h | 72 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| CS–INH-a | 83.92 ± 0.7 | 71.08 ± 0.9 | 63.99 ± 0.6 |
| CS–INH-b | 106.54 ± 0.9 | 99.09 ± 1.2 | 89.64 ± 0.8 |
| CS–INH-c | 94.96 ± 0.5 | 80.22 ± 0.9 | 94.14 ± 0.7 |
| CS–INH | 100.27 ± 1.1 | 98.37 ± 0.7 | 95.53 ± 0.9 |
| CS (Negative Control) | 98.23 ± 0.8 | 90.92 ± 0.4 | 97.10 ± 0.6 |
| H2O2 0.03% (Positive Control) | 11.99 ± 0.8 | 5.02 ± 0.5 | 2.90 ± 1.4 |
| Untreated Control | 100.00 | 100.00 | 100.00 |
80–100%, non-cytotoxic compounds; 50–80%, mildly cytotoxic compounds; 30–50%, moderately cytotoxic compounds; <30%, severely cytotoxic compounds (ISO 10993-5, Geneva 2003).