Gluconic acid is a natural compound produced from glucose through a simple dehydrogenation reaction catalysed by glucose oxidase. Gluconic acid and its salts are used in the formulation of food, pharmaceutical and hygienic products.

Chlorhexidine is a broad-spectrum biocide effective against Gram-positive bacteria, Gram-negative bacteria and fungi. It is used primarily as its salts (e.g., the dihydrochloride, diacetate, and digluconate). Chlorhexidine inactivates microorganisms with a broader spectrum than other antimicrobials (e.g. antibiotics) and has a quicker kill rate than other antimicrobials (e.g. povidone-iodine). It has both bacteriostatic (inhibits bacterial growth) and bactericidal (kills bacteria) mechanisms of action, depending on its concentration. Chlorhexidine kills by disrupting the cell membrane. The most common side effects associated with chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinses are: 1) an increase in staining of teeth and other oral surfaces; 2) an increase in calculus formation; and 3) an alteration in taste perception; 4) toothache; 5) upper respiratory tract infection; and 6) headache.

L-Gulonic acid, a diastereomer of d-gluconic acid is the one of a metabolite in the urinate cycle, is a substrate of L-Gulonate 3-dehydrogenase (GDH). This enzyme catalyzes the NAD(+)-linked dehydrogenation of L-gulonate into dehydro-L-gulonate. L-Gulonic acid is also a metabolite of the D-glucuronic acid pathway. It was suggested, that the measurement of a spectrum of urinary D-glucuronic acid metabolites might provide a more reliable index for assessment of the induction of hepatic xenobiotic-metabolizing enzyme activities in man than the determination of urinary D-glucaric acid alone.

There is no information, related to the pharmacological application of D-gulonic acid. But is known, that it is a component of the herb Centella asiatica, and can form a complexes with tungsten(VI) and molybdenum(VI), in aqueous solutions. In addition, was studied how D-gulonic acid could serve as a immobilization support for mushroom tyrosinase.

Sodium acetate C-11 (C-11 acetate) Injection is a radiopharmaceutical commonly used for clinical studies with positron emission tomography (PET). It is used as a PET radiotracer for imaging cancer cells via incorporation into intracellular phosphatidylcholine membrane microdomains in cancer cells. Positron emission tomography using carbon-11 acetate (AC-PET) may help find local or distant metastases from prostate cancer. C-11 acetate is taken up in proportion to fatty acid synthesis. It is also taken up proportionally to myocardial blood flow, and therefore myocardial oxygen consumption. In rodents, there is clearance from all organs except the pancreas within one hour. Tumor uptake was clearly visible in 30 minutes. In humans, more than 80% of tracer is cleared from normal tissues within 20 minutes.It is taken up in cancer within the prostate and prostate cancer metastases, however, it has been reported that increased uptake can be seen in hyperplastic and benign prostate tissues. No urinary excretion is seen. No toxic effects have been demonstrated. The ongoing clinical trial NCT01530269 is studying how this imaging test may help influence the choice and extent of initial treatments, and subsequent treatments of prostate cancer.

Gluconic acid is a natural compound produced from glucose through a simple dehydrogenation reaction catalysed by glucose oxidase. Gluconic acid and its salts are used in the formulation of food, pharmaceutical and hygienic products.

Chlorhexidine is a broad-spectrum biocide effective against Gram-positive bacteria, Gram-negative bacteria and fungi. It is used primarily as its salts (e.g., the dihydrochloride, diacetate, and digluconate). Chlorhexidine inactivates microorganisms with a broader spectrum than other antimicrobials (e.g. antibiotics) and has a quicker kill rate than other antimicrobials (e.g. povidone-iodine). It has both bacteriostatic (inhibits bacterial growth) and bactericidal (kills bacteria) mechanisms of action, depending on its concentration. Chlorhexidine kills by disrupting the cell membrane. The most common side effects associated with chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinses are: 1) an increase in staining of teeth and other oral surfaces; 2) an increase in calculus formation; and 3) an alteration in taste perception; 4) toothache; 5) upper respiratory tract infection; and 6) headache.