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Li Y, Li B, Guo X, Wang H, Cheng L. Applications of quaternary ammonium compounds in the prevention and treatment of oral diseases: State-of-the-art and future directions. J Dent 2023; 137:104678. [PMID: 37634613 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2023.104678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this review is to comprehensively summarize the state-of-the-art developments of quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) in the prevention and treatment of oral diseases. By discussing the structural diversity and the potential killing mechanism, we try to offer some insights for the future research of QACs. DATA, SOURCES & STUDY SELECTION A literature search was conducted in electronic databases (Web of Science, PubMed, Medline, and Scopus). Publications that involved the applications of QACs, especially those related to the prevention and treatment of oral diseases, are included. RESULTS We have reviewed the relevant research on QACs over the past two decades. The research results indicate that the current applications are mainly focused on dental material modification and direct pharmacological interventions. Concurrently, challenges such as potential risks to normal tissues and impediments in drug resistance and microbial persistence present certain application constraints. The latest studies have encompassed the exploration of smart materials and nanoparticle formulations. CONCLUSIONS The killing mechanism may possess a threshold related to charge density. However, the exact process remains enigmatic. The structural diversity and the exploration of intelligent materials and nanoparticle formulations provide directions in development of novel QACs. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE The intricate oral anatomy, combined with the multifaceted oral microbiome, necessitates specialized materials for the targeted prevention and treatment of oral pathologies. QACs represent a cohort of compounds distinguished by potent anti-infective and anti-tumor attributes. Innovations in intelligent materials and nanoparticle formulations amplify their potential in significantly advancing the prevention and therapeutic interventions for oral diseases.
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- Yiling Li
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Center for Stomatology and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China; Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Center for Stomatology and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China; Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Center for Stomatology and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China; Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Center for Stomatology and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China; Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Center for Stomatology and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China; Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China.
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Multifunctional cationic surfactants with a labile amide linker as efficient antifungal agents-mechanisms of action. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2021; 105:1237-1251. [PMID: 33427932 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-020-11027-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2020] [Revised: 11/11/2020] [Accepted: 11/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Our research aimed to expand the knowledge of relationships between the structure of multifunctional cationic dicephalic surfactants with a labile linker-N,N-bis[3,3-(dimethylamine)propyl]alkylamide dihydrochlorides and N,N-bis[3,3-(trimethylammonio)propyl]alkylamide dibromides (alkyl: n-C9H19, n-C11H23, n-C13H27, n-C15H31)-and their possible mechanism of action on fungal cells using the model organism Saccharomyces cerevisiae. General studies performed on surfactants suggest that in most cases, their main mechanism of action is based on perforation of the cell membranes and cell disruption. Experiments carried out in this work with cationic dicephalic surfactants seem to modify our understanding of this issue. It was found that the investigated compounds did not cause perforation of the cell membrane and could only interact with it, increasing its permeability. The surfactants tested can probably penetrate inside the cells, causing numerous morphological changes, and contribute to disorders in the lipid metabolism of the cell resulting in the formation of lipid droplet aggregates. This research also showed that the compounds cause severe oxidative stress within the cells studied, including increased production of superoxide anion radicals and mitochondrial oxidative stress. Dicephalic cationic surfactants due to their biodegradability do not accumulate in the environment and in the future may be used as effective antifungal compounds in industry as well as medicine, which will be environmentally friendly. KEY POINTS: • Dicephalic cationic surfactants do not induce disruption of the cell membrane. • Surfactants could infiltrate into the cells and cause accumulation of lipids. • Surfactants could cause acute oxidative stress in yeast cells. • Compounds present multimodal mechanism of action. Graphical abstract.
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Obłąk E, Futoma-Kołoch B, Wieczyńska A. Biological activity of quaternary ammonium salts and resistance of microorganisms to these compounds. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2021; 37:22. [PMID: 33428020 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-020-02978-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2020] [Accepted: 12/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Quaternary ammonium salts (QASs) are ubiquitous in nature, being found in organisms ranging from microorganisms to vertebrates (e.g., glycine betaine, carnitine) where they have important cellular functions. QASs are also obtained by chemical synthesis. These compounds, due to their diverse chemical structure (e.g. monomeric QAS or gemini) and their biological properties, are widely used in medicine (as disinfectants, drugs, and DNA carriers), industry, environmental protection and agriculture (as preservatives, biocides, herbicides and fungicides). Discussed chemical compounds reduce the adhesion of microorganisms to various biotic and abiotic surfaces and cause the eradication of biofilms produced by pathogenic microorganisms. The properties of these chemicals depend on their chemical structure (length of the alkyl chain, linker and counterion), which has a direct impact on the physicochemical and biological activity of these compounds. QASs by incorporation into the membranes, inhibit the activity of proteins (H+-ATPase) and disrupt the transport of substances to the cell. Moreover, in the presence of QASs, changes in lipid composition (qualitative and quantitative) of plasma membrane are observed. The widespread use of disinfectants in commercial products can induce resistance in microorganisms to these surfactants and even to antibiotics. In this article we discuss the biological activity of QASs as cationic surfactants against microorganisms and their resistance to these compounds.
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- Ewa Obłąk
- Department of Physico-Chemistry of Microorganisms, Institute of Genetics and Microbiology, University of Wrocław, Przybyszewskiego 63/77, 51-148, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Microbiology, Institute of Genetics and Microbiology, University of Wrocław, Przybyszewskiego 63-77, 51-148, Wrocław, Poland.
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- Department of Physico-Chemistry of Microorganisms, Institute of Genetics and Microbiology, University of Wrocław, Przybyszewskiego 63/77, 51-148, Wrocław, Poland
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Obłąk E, Piecuch A, Rewak-Soroczyńska J, Paluch E. Activity of gemini quaternary ammonium salts against microorganisms. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2018; 103:625-632. [PMID: 30460534 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-018-9523-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2018] [Revised: 11/10/2018] [Accepted: 11/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Quaternary ammonium salts (QAS), as the surface active compounds, are widely used in medicine and industry. Their common application is responsible for the development of microbial resistance to QAS. To overcome, this issue novel surfactants, including gemini-type ones, were developed. These unique compounds are built of two hydrophilic and two hydrophobic parts. The double-head double-tail type of structure enhances their physicochemical properties (like surface activity) and biological activity and makes them a potential candidate for new drugs and disinfectants. Antimicrobial activity is mainly attributed to the biocidal action towards bacteria and fungi in their planktonic and biofilm forms, but the mode of action of gemini QAS is not yet fully understood. Moreover, gemini surfactants are of particular interest towards their application as gene carriers. Cationic charge of gemini QAS and their ability to form liposomes facilitate DNA compaction and transfection of the target cells. Multifunctional nature of gemini QAS is the reason of the long-standing research on mainly their structure-activity relationship.
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- Ewa Obłąk
- Institute of Genetics and Microbiology, University of Wrocław, Przybyszewskiego 63/77, 51-148, Wrocław, Poland.
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- Institute of Genetics and Microbiology, University of Wrocław, Przybyszewskiego 63/77, 51-148, Wrocław, Poland
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- Institute of Genetics and Microbiology, University of Wrocław, Przybyszewskiego 63/77, 51-148, Wrocław, Poland
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- Institute of Genetics and Microbiology, University of Wrocław, Przybyszewskiego 63/77, 51-148, Wrocław, Poland
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Oblak E, Piecuch A, Maciaszczyk-Dziubinska E, Wawrzycka D. Quaternary ammonium salt N-(dodecyloxycarboxymethyl)- N,N,N-trimethyl ammonium chloride induced alterations in Saccharomyces cerevisiae physiology. J Biosci 2017; 41:601-614. [PMID: 27966483 DOI: 10.1007/s12038-016-9644-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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We investigated the influence of the quaternary ammonium salt (QAS) called IM (N-(dodecyloxycarboxymethyl)- N,N,N-trimethyl ammonium chloride) on yeast cells of the parental strain and the IM-resistant mutant (EO25 IMR) growth. The phenotype of this mutant was pleiotropic. The IMR mutant exhibited resistance to ethanol, osmotic shock and oxidative stress, as well as increased sensitivity to UV. Moreover, it was noted that mutant EO25 appears to have an increased resistance to clotrimazole, ketoconazole, fluconazole, nystatin and cycloheximide. It also tolerated growth in the presence of crystal violet, DTT and metals (selenium, tin, arsenic). It was shown that the presence of IM decreased ergosterol level in mutant plasma membrane and increased its unsaturation. These results indicate changes in the cell lipid composition. Western blot analysis showed the induction of Pma1 level by IM. RT-PCR revealed an increased PMA1 expression after IM treatment.
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- Ewa Oblak
- Institute of Genetics and Microbiology, and Institute of Experimental Biology University of Wroclaw, Wroclaw, Poland,
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Effects of lipid A analogues of the strains of E. coli on complement and myeloperoxidase activation in myocardial reperfusion following ischaemia in rats. ACTA FACULTATIS PHARMACEUTICAE UNIVERSITATIS COMENIANAE 2011. [DOI: 10.2478/v10219-011-0001-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Obłak E, Gamian A, Adamski R, Ułaszewski S. The physiological and morphological phenotype of a yeast mutant resistant to the quaternary ammonium salt N-(dodecyloxycarboxymethyl)-N,N,N-trimethyl ammonium chloride. Cell Mol Biol Lett 2010; 15:215-33. [PMID: 20140761 PMCID: PMC6275694 DOI: 10.2478/s11658-010-0002-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2009] [Accepted: 01/21/2010] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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We investigated the action of the quaternary ammonium salt (QAS) called IM (N-(dodecyloxycarboxymethyl)-N,N,N-trimethyl ammonium chloride) on Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast cells. Changes in the yeast cell ultrastructure were confirmed by electron microscopy. We treated resistant mutant cells with QAS, and confirmed destruction of the mutant cytoplasm, an increase in the thickness of the cell wall, separation of the cell wall from the cytoplasm, and the accumulation of numerous lipid droplets. We also observed a relatively high production of lipids in the cells of the parental wild-type strain Sigma1278b and in its IM-resistant (IM(R)) mutant in the presence of the QAS. The IM(R) mutant showed increased sensitivity to CaCl(2) and SDS, and resistance to ethidium bromide, chloramphenicol, erythromycin and osmotic shock. It also tolerated growth at low pH. We suggest that the resistance to IM could be connected with the level of permeability of the cell membrane because the IM(R) mutant was sensitive to this compound in vivo in the presence of SDS and guanidine hydrochloride, which cause increased permeability of the cell plasma membrane.
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- Ewa Obłak
- Institute of Genetics and Microbiology, University of Wrocław, Poland.
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Majumdar P, Lee E, Gubbins N, Christianson DA, Stafslien SJ, Daniels J, VanderWal L, Bahr J, Chisholm BJ. Combinatorial Materials Research Applied to the Development of New Surface Coatings XIII: An Investigation of Polysiloxane Antimicrobial Coatings Containing Tethered Quaternary Ammonium Salt Groups. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009; 11:1115-27. [DOI: 10.1021/cc900114e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Partha Majumdar
- The Center for Nanoscale Science and Engineering, North Dakota State University, 1805 Research Park Drive, Fargo, North Dakota 58102, and Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials, North Dakota State University, 1735 Research Park Drive, Fargo, North Dakota 58102
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- The Center for Nanoscale Science and Engineering, North Dakota State University, 1805 Research Park Drive, Fargo, North Dakota 58102, and Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials, North Dakota State University, 1735 Research Park Drive, Fargo, North Dakota 58102
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- The Center for Nanoscale Science and Engineering, North Dakota State University, 1805 Research Park Drive, Fargo, North Dakota 58102, and Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials, North Dakota State University, 1735 Research Park Drive, Fargo, North Dakota 58102
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- The Center for Nanoscale Science and Engineering, North Dakota State University, 1805 Research Park Drive, Fargo, North Dakota 58102, and Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials, North Dakota State University, 1735 Research Park Drive, Fargo, North Dakota 58102
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- The Center for Nanoscale Science and Engineering, North Dakota State University, 1805 Research Park Drive, Fargo, North Dakota 58102, and Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials, North Dakota State University, 1735 Research Park Drive, Fargo, North Dakota 58102
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- The Center for Nanoscale Science and Engineering, North Dakota State University, 1805 Research Park Drive, Fargo, North Dakota 58102, and Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials, North Dakota State University, 1735 Research Park Drive, Fargo, North Dakota 58102
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- The Center for Nanoscale Science and Engineering, North Dakota State University, 1805 Research Park Drive, Fargo, North Dakota 58102, and Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials, North Dakota State University, 1735 Research Park Drive, Fargo, North Dakota 58102
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- The Center for Nanoscale Science and Engineering, North Dakota State University, 1805 Research Park Drive, Fargo, North Dakota 58102, and Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials, North Dakota State University, 1735 Research Park Drive, Fargo, North Dakota 58102
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- The Center for Nanoscale Science and Engineering, North Dakota State University, 1805 Research Park Drive, Fargo, North Dakota 58102, and Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials, North Dakota State University, 1735 Research Park Drive, Fargo, North Dakota 58102
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Majumdar P, Lee E, Gubbins N, Stafslien SJ, Daniels J, Thorson CJ, Chisholm BJ. Synthesis and antimicrobial activity of quaternary ammonium-functionalized POSS (Q-POSS) and polysiloxane coatings containing Q-POSS. POLYMER 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2009.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 93] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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