1
|
Boutsioukis C, Arias-Moliz MT. Present status and future directions - irrigants and irrigation methods. Int Endod J 2022; 55 Suppl 3:588-612. [PMID: 35338652 PMCID: PMC9321999 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 41.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2021] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
Irrigation is considered the primary means of cleaning and disinfection of the root canal system. The purpose of this review was to set the framework for the obstacles that irrigation needs to overcome, to critically appraise currently used irrigants and irrigation methods, to highlight knowledge gaps and methodological limitations in the available studies and to provide directions for future developments. Organization of bacteria in biofilms located in anatomic intricacies of the root canal system and the difficulty to eliminate them is the main challenge for irrigants. Sodium hypochlorite remains the primary irrigant of choice, but it needs to be supplemented by a chelator. Delivery of the irrigants using a syringe and needle and activation by an ultrasonic file are the most popular irrigation methods. There is no evidence that any adjunct irrigation method, including ultrasonic activation, can improve the long‐term outcome of root canal treatment beyond what can be achieved by instrumentation and syringe irrigation. It is necessary to redefine the research priorities in this field and investigate in greater depth the penetration of the irrigants, their effect on the biofilm and the long‐term treatment outcome. New studies must also focus on clinically relevant comparisons, avoid methodological flaws and have sufficiently large sample sizes to reach reliable conclusions. Future multidisciplinary efforts combining the knowledge from basic sciences such as Chemistry, Microbiology and Fluid Dynamics may lead to more effective antimicrobials and improved activation methods to bring them closer to the residual biofilm in the root canal system.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- C Boutsioukis
- Department of Endodontology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
| | - M T Arias-Moliz
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Confocal Laser Scanner Evaluation of Bactericidal Effect of Chitosan Nanodroplets Loaded with Benzalkonium Chloride. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11061650. [PMID: 35329976 PMCID: PMC8950515 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11061650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Revised: 02/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
Abstract
The aim was to evaluate the antibacterial efficacy and penetration depth into dentinal tubules of a solution of chitosan nanodroplets (NDs) loaded with Benzalkonium Chloride (BAK). Seventy-two human single-root teeth with fully formed apex were used. Cylindrical root dentin blocks were longitudinally sectioned and enlarged to a size of a Gates Glidden drill #4. After sterilization, root canals were infected with Enterococcus faecalis ATCC 29212 and further incubated for three weeks. Specimens were assigned to three experimental groups (n = 20), plus positive (n = 6) and negative (n = 6) controls. In the first group, irrigation was achieved with 2 mL of NDs solution loaded with BAK (NDs-BAK), in the second with 2 mL of 5% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and in the last with 2 mL of 2% chlorhexidine (CHX). Specimens were rinsed and vertically fractured. Confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) and viability staining were used to analyze the proportions of dead and live bacteria quantitatively. The volume ratio of red fluorescence (dead) was calculated in 3D reconstructions. Data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA and post hoc Bonferroni tests (p < 0.05). The ratio of red fluorescence over the whole green/red fluorescence resulted in a significant comparison of NDs-BAK with NaOCl (p < 0.01) and NaOCl with CHX (p < 0.01). No differences were found between NDs-BAK and CHX (p > 0.05). The mean depth of efficacy was, respectively: NDs-BAK 325.25 μm, NaOCl 273.36 μm and CHX 246.78 μm with no statistical differences between groups. The NaOCl solution showed the highest antimicrobial efficacy, but nanodroplets with BAK seemed to have the same effect as CHX with a high depth of efficacy.
Collapse
|
3
|
Conceptual Model for Using Imidazoline Derivative Solutions in Pulpal Management. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10061212. [PMID: 33803990 PMCID: PMC7998280 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10061212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Revised: 03/02/2021] [Accepted: 03/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Alpha-adrenergic agonists, such as the Imidazoline derivatives (ImDs) of oxymetazoline and xylometazoline, are highly effective hemostatic agents. ImDs have not been widely used in dentistry but their use in medicine, specifically in ophthalmology and otolaryngology, warrants consideration for pulpal hemostasis. This review presents dental healthcare professionals with an overview of ImDs in medicine. ImD solutions have the potential to be more effective and biocompatible than existing topical hemostatic compounds in pulpal management. Through a comprehensive analysis of the pharmacology of ImDs and the microphysiology of hemostasis regulation in oral tissues, a conceptual model of pulpal management by ImD solutions is presented.
Collapse
|
4
|
Kucukkaya Eren S, Bahador Zırh E, Zeybek ND, Askerbeyli Örs S, Aksel H, Parashos P. Effect of benzalkonium chloride addition to EDTA on attachment and proliferation of dental pulp stem cells on dentin and on transforming growth factor-β1 release. Odontology 2020; 109:313-320. [PMID: 32770280 DOI: 10.1007/s10266-020-00545-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2020] [Accepted: 07/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
To investigate the effect of benzalkonium chloride (BAC) addition to ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) on transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) release, as well as attachment and proliferation of dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) on dentin. A total of standard 268 human dentin disks were prepared and immersed in 1.5% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) for 5 min. The disks were rinsed with distilled water and randomly divided into seven groups. In control group, the disks received no further treatment. The remaining disks were immersed in following solutions: 17% EDTA or 17% EDTA + 0.008% BAC for 1, 5 or 10 min and rinsed with distilled water. DPSCs were seeded in part of the disks since the TGF-β1 release assay was performed with disks with and without cells. The attachment and proliferation of DPSCs on dentin disks were analyzed using lactate dehydrogenase activity and WST-1 assays, respectively. The cell morphology was observed by scanning electron microscopy. The release of TGF-β1 was quantified using ELISA. Data were analyzed using three- and two-way analysis of variance with Bonferroni corrections. Both EDTA solutions increased the attachment and proliferation of DPSCs (p < .05) while there was no significant difference between them (p > .05). The exposure time of both EDTA solutions had no influence on cell attachment, proliferation and TGF-β1 release (p > .05). There was no significant difference in TGF-β1 release between the control and experimental groups (p > .05). The amount of released TGF-β1 from dentin disks was similar whether or not they were seeded with cells (p > .05). Dentin treatment with either of the EDTA solutions had no effect on the amount of TGF-β1 release while both EDTA solutions improved cell attachment and proliferation on dentin surface regardless of exposure time.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Selen Kucukkaya Eren
- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Hacettepe University, 06100, Ankara, Turkey.
| | - Elham Bahador Zırh
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
| | - Naciye Dilara Zeybek
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
| | - Sevinc Askerbeyli Örs
- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Hacettepe University, 06100, Ankara, Turkey
| | - Hacer Aksel
- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Hacettepe University, 06100, Ankara, Turkey.,Department of Periodontics and Endodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
| | - Peter Parashos
- Melbourne Dental School, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Labena A, Hegazy MA, Sami RM, Hozzein WN. Multiple Applications of a Novel Cationic Gemini Surfactant: Anti-Microbial, Anti-Biofilm, Biocide, Salinity Corrosion Inhibitor, and Biofilm Dispersion (Part II). Molecules 2020; 25:E1348. [PMID: 32188097 PMCID: PMC7144103 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25061348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2020] [Revised: 03/04/2020] [Accepted: 03/08/2020] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
Abstract
The Egyptian petroleum industries are incurring severe problems with corrosion, particularly corrosion that is induced by sulfidogenic microbial activities in harsh salinity environments despite extensively using biocides and metal corrosion inhibitors. Therefore, in this study, a synthesized cationic gemini surfactant (SCGS) was tested as a broad-spectrum antimicrobial, anti-bacterial, anti-candida, anti-fungal, anti-biofilm (anti-adhesive), and bio-dispersion agent. The SCGS was evaluated as a biocide against environmental sulfidogenic-bacteria and as a corrosion inhibitor for a high salinity cultivated medium. The SCGS displayed wide spectrum antimicrobial activity with minimum bactericidal/fungicidal inhibitory concentrations. The SCGS demonstrated anti-bacterial, anti-biofilm, and bio-dispersion activity. The SCGS exhibited bactericidal activity against environmental sulfidogenic bacteria and the highest corrosion inhibition efficiency of 93.8% at 5 mM. Additionally, the SCGS demonstrated bio-dispersion activity against the environmental sulfidogenic bacteria at 5.49% salinity. In conclusion, this study provides a novel synthesized cationic surfactant with many applications in the oil and gas industry: as broad-spectrum antimicrobial and anti-biofilm agents, corrosion inhibition for high salinity, biocides for environmentally sulfidogenic bacteria, and as bio-dispersion agents.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- A. Labena
- Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute (EPRI), Nasr, Cairo 11727, Egypt; (M.A.H.); (R.M.S.)
| | - M. A. Hegazy
- Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute (EPRI), Nasr, Cairo 11727, Egypt; (M.A.H.); (R.M.S.)
| | - Radwa M. Sami
- Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute (EPRI), Nasr, Cairo 11727, Egypt; (M.A.H.); (R.M.S.)
| | - Wael N. Hozzein
- Bioproducts Research Chair, Zoology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62511, Egypt
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Sportelli MC, Longano D, Bonerba E, Tantillo G, Torsi L, Sabbatini L, Cioffi N, Ditaranto N. Electrochemical Preparation of Synergistic Nanoantimicrobials. Molecules 2019; 25:E49. [PMID: 31877834 PMCID: PMC6983245 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25010049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2019] [Revised: 12/17/2019] [Accepted: 12/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
Abstract
The rapid spreading of resistance among common bacterial pathogens towards the misused antibiotics/disinfectant agents has drawn much attention worldwide to bacterial infections. In light of this, the present work aimed at the realization of core-shell nanoparticles possessing remarkable antimicrobial properties thanks to the synergistic action of the metal core and the disinfectant shell. Copper nanoparticles stabilized by benzalkonium chloride were prepared, characterized, and implemented in poly-vinyl-methyl ketone to obtain nanoantimicrobial composite coatings. Bioactivity tests are reported, proving the excellent disinfectant properties of the proposed nanomaterials, as compared to one of the well-known and strongest silver-based nanoantimicrobials. Applications are also briefly described.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Maria Chiara Sportelli
- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, via Orabona 4, I–70125 Bari, Italy; (M.C.S.); (D.L.); (L.T.); (L.S.)
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Istituto di Fotonica e Nanotecnologie UOS Bari, CNR, Via Amendola 173, I–70126 Bari, Italy
| | - Daniela Longano
- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, via Orabona 4, I–70125 Bari, Italy; (M.C.S.); (D.L.); (L.T.); (L.S.)
| | - Elisabetta Bonerba
- Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Strada Prov. 62 per Casamassima, Km 3, I–70010 Valenzano (BA), Italy; (E.B.); (G.T.)
| | - Giuseppina Tantillo
- Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Strada Prov. 62 per Casamassima, Km 3, I–70010 Valenzano (BA), Italy; (E.B.); (G.T.)
| | - Luisa Torsi
- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, via Orabona 4, I–70125 Bari, Italy; (M.C.S.); (D.L.); (L.T.); (L.S.)
| | - Luigia Sabbatini
- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, via Orabona 4, I–70125 Bari, Italy; (M.C.S.); (D.L.); (L.T.); (L.S.)
| | - Nicola Cioffi
- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, via Orabona 4, I–70125 Bari, Italy; (M.C.S.); (D.L.); (L.T.); (L.S.)
| | - Nicoletta Ditaranto
- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, via Orabona 4, I–70125 Bari, Italy; (M.C.S.); (D.L.); (L.T.); (L.S.)
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Cattò C, Cappitelli F. Testing Anti-Biofilm Polymeric Surfaces: Where to Start? Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:E3794. [PMID: 31382580 PMCID: PMC6696330 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20153794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2019] [Accepted: 08/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
Present day awareness of biofilm colonization on polymeric surfaces has prompted the scientific community to develop an ever-increasing number of new materials with anti-biofilm features. However, compared to the large amount of work put into discovering potent biofilm inhibitors, only a small number of papers deal with their validation, a critical step in the translation of research into practical applications. This is due to the lack of standardized testing methods and/or of well-controlled in vivo studies that show biofilm prevention on polymeric surfaces; furthermore, there has been little correlation with the reduced incidence of material deterioration. Here an overview of the most common methods for studying biofilms and for testing the anti-biofilm properties of new surfaces is provided.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Cristina Cattò
- Department of Food Environmental and Nutritional Sciences, Università degli Studi di Milano, via Celoria 2, 20133 Milano, Italy
| | - Francesca Cappitelli
- Department of Food Environmental and Nutritional Sciences, Università degli Studi di Milano, via Celoria 2, 20133 Milano, Italy.
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Inactivation kinetics of slightly acidic electrolyzed water combined with benzalkonium chloride and mild heat treatment on vegetative cells, spores, and biofilms of Bacillus cereus. Food Res Int 2019; 116:157-167. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2018.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2018] [Revised: 07/24/2018] [Accepted: 08/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
|
9
|
Tartari T, Wichnieski C, Bachmann L, Jafelicci M, Silva RM, Letra A, van der Hoeven R, Duarte MAH, Bramante CM. Effect of the combination of several irrigants on dentine surface properties, adsorption of chlorhexidine and adhesion of microorganisms to dentine. Int Endod J 2018; 51:1420-1433. [DOI: 10.1111/iej.12960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2017] [Accepted: 05/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- T. Tartari
- Department of Operative Dentistry, Endodontics, and Dental Materials; Bauru School of Dentistry; University of São Paulo; Bauru SP Brazil
| | - C. Wichnieski
- Department of Endodontics; Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná; Curitiba PR Brazil
| | - L. Bachmann
- Department of Physics; Faculty of Philosophy, Science and Literature of Ribeirão Preto; University of São Paulo; Ribeirão Preto SP Brazil
| | - M. Jafelicci
- Department of Physical Chemistry; Institute of Chemistry; São Paulo State University; Araraquara SP Brazil
| | - R. M. Silva
- Department of Endodontics; School of Dentistry; University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston; Houston TX USA
| | - A. Letra
- Department of Endodontics; School of Dentistry; University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston; Houston TX USA
- Department of Diagnostic and Biomedical Sciences; School of Dentistry; University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston; Houston TX USA
| | - R. van der Hoeven
- Department of Diagnostic and Biomedical Sciences; School of Dentistry; University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston; Houston TX USA
| | - M. A. H. Duarte
- Department of Operative Dentistry, Endodontics, and Dental Materials; Bauru School of Dentistry; University of São Paulo; Bauru SP Brazil
| | - C. M. Bramante
- Department of Operative Dentistry, Endodontics, and Dental Materials; Bauru School of Dentistry; University of São Paulo; Bauru SP Brazil
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
de Almeida J, Pimenta AL, Pereira UA, Barbosa LCA, Hoogenkamp MA, van der Waal SV, Crielaard W, Felippe WT. Effects of three γ-alkylidene-γ-lactams on the formation of multispecies biofilms. Eur J Oral Sci 2018. [PMID: 29517121 DOI: 10.1111/eos.12411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
Abstract
This study evaluated the inhibitory effects of lactams on Streptococcus mutans, Enterococcus faecalis, and Candida glabrata multispecies biofilm formation. γ-Alkylidene-γ-lactams 1, 2, and 3 [solubilized in 3.5% dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)] were tested. Glass coverslips were conditioned with either the lactams or 3.5% DMSO (control) for 1 h, inoculated with microbial cultures, and incubated for 48 h. To assess the effect of the lactams on biofilm formation, the following parameters were determined: the biofilm biomass (by both crystal violet staining and protein determination); the amount of insoluble polysaccharides of the extracellular matrix; and the number of viable and total cells [by both colony-forming unit counting and quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR)]. Data were analysed using one-way anova and post-hoc Tukey tests. Lactams 1, 2, and 3 promoted a statistically significant reduction in the amount of biofilm biomass, but only lactam 3 resulted in a statistically significant reduction in the number of attached viable E. faecalis. Both total protein content and the amount of extracellular polysaccharides decreased significantly. The effects of γ-alkylidene-γ-lactams 1, 2, and 3 on the inhibition of multispecies biofilm formation were evident by their ability to reduce the amount of protein and extracellular polysaccharides.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Josiane de Almeida
- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Department of Endodontics, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.,Department of Endodontics, University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNISUL), Palhoça, SC, Brazil
| | - Andrea L Pimenta
- Department of Periodontics, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.,Department of Biologie, Université de Cergy Pontoisé, Cergy Pontoise, France
| | - Ulisses A Pereira
- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Viçosa (UFV), Viçosa, MG, Brazil
| | - Luiz C A Barbosa
- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Viçosa (UFV), Viçosa, MG, Brazil.,Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
| | - Michel A Hoogenkamp
- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
| | - Suzette V van der Waal
- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Department of Endodontics, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
| | - Wim Crielaard
- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
| | - Wilson T Felippe
- Department of Endodontics, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Paluch E, Piecuch A, Obłąk E, Lamch Ł, Wilk KA. Antifungal activity of newly synthesized chemodegradable dicephalic-type cationic surfactants. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2018; 164:34-41. [PMID: 29413614 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2018.01.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2017] [Revised: 12/18/2017] [Accepted: 01/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
Abstract
The studies were aimed to contribute to the elucidation of the relationships between structure of the double-headed cationic surfactants - 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), which are of particular interest, as they contain a labile amide group in the molecule and their antifungal activity. Therefore, the minimal inhibitory and fungicidal concentrations (MIC and MFC) of dicephalic surfactants against various fungi were tested using standardized methods. Most of the tested fungi were resistant to the Cn(TAPABr)2 compounds. The strongest growth inhibition was caused by Cn(DAPACl)2 series, which MICs ranged from 6.5 to 16 μM. The influence of dicephalic surfactants on Candida albicans biofilm and adhesion to the various surfaces was investigated with crystal violet staining or colony counting. The reduction of fungal adhesion was also observed, especially to the glass surface. One of the compounds (C14(DAPACl)2) caused DNA leakage from C. albicans cells. Further studies showed the impact of dicephalic surfactants on ROS production, accumulation of lipid droplets and filament formation. This study points to the possibility of application of dicephalic surfactants as the surface-coating agents to prevent biofilm formation or as disinfectants. The results give an insight into the possible mechanism of action of newly synthesized dicephalic surfactants in yeast cells.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- E Paluch
- Institute of Genetics and Microbiology, University of Wrocław, Przybyszewskiego 63/77, 51-148 Wrocław, Poland
| | - A Piecuch
- Institute of Genetics and Microbiology, University of Wrocław, Przybyszewskiego 63/77, 51-148 Wrocław, Poland
| | - E Obłąk
- Institute of Genetics and Microbiology, University of Wrocław, Przybyszewskiego 63/77, 51-148 Wrocław, Poland.
| | - Ł Lamch
- Department of Organic and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland
| | - K A Wilk
- Department of Organic and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Piecuch A, Lamch Ł, Paluch E, Obłąk E, Wilk KA. Biofilm prevention by dicephalic cationic surfactants and their interactions with DNA. J Appl Microbiol 2016; 121:682-92. [PMID: 27288863 DOI: 10.1111/jam.13204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2016] [Revised: 06/02/2016] [Accepted: 06/08/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
AIMS The studies were aimed to contribute to the elucidation of the relationships between structure of the double-headed cationic surfactants-N,N-bis[3,3'-(dimethylamine)- propyl]alkylamide dihydrochlorides and N,N-bis[3,3'-(trimethylammonio)propyl]alkylamide dibromides (alkyl: n-C9 H19 , n-C11 H23 , n-C13 H27 , n-C15 H31 ) and their antibacterial and biofilm preventing activity. METHODS AND RESULTS The minimal inhibitory and bactericidal concentrations (MIC and MBC) of dicephalic surfactants against Staphylococcus epidermidis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa were tested using standard methods. Pseudomonas aeruginosa was resistant to studied compounds but MBC values against Staph. epidermidis reached 0·48-0·01 mmol l(-1) . The influence of dicephalic surfactants on bacterial biofilm and adhesion to the various surfaces was investigated with crystal violet staining or colony counting. The reduction in bacterial adhesion was observed, especially in the case of glass and stainless steel. The condensation of the DNA was shown in the ethidium bromide intercalation assay. CONCLUSIONS Dicephalic surfactants exhibited antibacterial activity against Staph. epidermidis. The activity of studied compounds depended on the hydrocarbon chain length and the counterion. Surfactants deposited on different materials reduced Staph. epidermidis adhesion, dependently on the surfactant structure and the substratum. Dicephalic surfactants showed the ability of DNA compaction. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY This study points the possibility of application of dicephalic surfactants as the surface-coating agents to prevent biofilm formation. These compounds efficiently condensed DNA and are potential candidates for further studies towards the transfection.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- A Piecuch
- Institute of Genetics and Microbiology, University of Wrocław, Wrocław, Poland
| | - Ł Lamch
- Department of Organic and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Wrocław University of Technology, Wrocław, Poland
| | - E Paluch
- Institute of Genetics and Microbiology, University of Wrocław, Wrocław, Poland
| | - E Obłąk
- Institute of Genetics and Microbiology, University of Wrocław, Wrocław, Poland
| | - K A Wilk
- Department of Organic and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Wrocław University of Technology, Wrocław, Poland
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Guneser MB, Arslan D, Dincer AN, Er G. Effect of sodium hypochlorite irrigation with or without surfactants on the bond strength of an epoxy-based sealer to dentin. Clin Oral Investig 2016; 21:1259-1265. [DOI: 10.1007/s00784-016-1885-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2015] [Accepted: 06/13/2016] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
|
14
|
Effect of a Benzalkonium Chloride Surfactant-Sodium Hypochlorite Combination on Elimination of Enterococcus faecalis. J Endod 2015; 42:145-9. [PMID: 26577873 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2015.08.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2015] [Revised: 08/30/2015] [Accepted: 08/30/2015] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION The purpose of this investigation was to determine the effect of a sodium hypochlorite-surfactant combination on the removal of Enterococcus faecalis from infected teeth. METHODS Sixty-four extracted human single canal anterior teeth were prepared with rotary instrumentation and sterilized. Teeth were divided into 4 groups, N = 16. Three experimental groups were inoculated with E. faecalis and cultured for 21 days before use: positive control group, no irrigation; NaOCl group, irrigated with 5 mL 6% NaOCl; and NaOCl/BAK group, irrigated with 5 mL 6% NaOCl/0.008% benzalkonium chloride (BAK). The negative control group received medium only and no inoculate. Paper point sampling of the canals was obtained before irrigation (S1) for all 4 groups and for 2 groups after irrigation (S2) to determine remaining colony-forming units. After sampling, all teeth were split in half and evaluated for bacterial viability colony-forming units and penetration of dentinal tubules by using fluorescent vital dye staining and confocal laser scanning microscopy. RESULTS Comparison of pre-irrigation and post-irrigation paper point samples from the 2 irrigated groups showed a significant reduction in bacterial canal load (P < .001, Kruskal-Wallis), with a significantly lower load in the NaOCl/BAK group than in the NaOCl group (P = .001, Mann-Whitney U test); 68.8% of the NaOCl/BAK samples gave no recoverable counts. In contrast, no significant difference between these groups was found for counts recovered from dentin. Confocal laser scanning microscopy showed no differences in tubule penetration. CONCLUSIONS The addition of BAK to NaOCl significantly reduced the number of remaining bacteria within the canal after irrigation compared with NaOCl alone.
Collapse
|
15
|
Carvalho CN, Wang Z, Shen Y, Gavini G, Martinelli JR, Manso A, Haapasalo M. Comparative analyses of ion release, pH and multispecies biofilm formation between conventional and bioactive gutta-percha. Int Endod J 2015; 49:1048-1056. [DOI: 10.1111/iej.12558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2015] [Accepted: 09/30/2015] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- C. N. Carvalho
- School of Dentistry; University Center of Maranhão-UniCeuma; São Luís Brazil
- Department of Restorative Dentistry; School of Dentistry; University of São Paulo; São Paulo Brazil
| | - Z. Wang
- Department of Oral Biological and Medical Sciences; Faculty of Dentistry; The University of British Columbia; Vancouver BC Canada
| | - Y. Shen
- Department of Oral Biological and Medical Sciences; Faculty of Dentistry; The University of British Columbia; Vancouver BC Canada
| | - G. Gavini
- Department of Restorative Dentistry; School of Dentistry; University of São Paulo; São Paulo Brazil
| | - J. R. Martinelli
- Center of Materials Science and Technology; Energy and Nuclear Research Institute; São Paulo Brazil
| | - A. Manso
- Department of Oral Biological and Medical Sciences; Faculty of Dentistry; The University of British Columbia; Vancouver BC Canada
| | - M. Haapasalo
- Department of Oral Biological and Medical Sciences; Faculty of Dentistry; The University of British Columbia; Vancouver BC Canada
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Ravi Chandra PV, Kumar VH, Reddy SJ, Kiran DR, Krishna MN, Kumar GV. Biofilm forming capacity of Enterococcus faecalis on Gutta-percha points treated with four disinfectants using confocal scanning laser microscope: An in vitro study. Dent Res J (Isfahan) 2015; 12:331-6. [PMID: 26288622 PMCID: PMC4533190 DOI: 10.4103/1735-3327.161446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the in vitro biofilm forming capacity of Enterococcus faecalis on Gutta-percha points disinfected with four disinfectants. Materials and Methods: A total of 50 Gutta-percha points used in this study were divided into four test groups based on disinfectant (5.25% sodium hypochlorite, 2% chlorhexidine gluconate, 20% neem, 13% benzalkonium chloride [BAK]), and one control group. The Gutta-percha points were initially treated with corresponding disinfectants followed by anaerobic incubation in Brain Heart Infusion broth suspended with human serum and E. faecalis strain for 14 days. After incubation, these Gutta-percha points were stained with Acridine Orange (Sigma – Aldrich Co., St. Louis, MO, USA) and 0.5 mm thick cross section samples were prepared. The biofilm thickness of E. faecalis was analyzed quantitatively using a confocal scanning laser microscope. Results statistically analyzed using analysis of variance. P < 0.05 was considered to be significant. Results: Confocal scanning laser microscope showed reduced amount of E. faecalis biofilm on Gutta-percha points treated with BAK and sodium hypochlorite. Post-hoc (least square differences) test revealed that there is no statistically significant difference between BAK and sodium hypochlorite groups (P > 0.05). Conclusion: This study illustrates that the Gutta-percha points disinfected with sodium hypochlorite and BAK showed minimal biofilm growth on its surface.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Vemisetty Hari Kumar
- Department of Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences, Narketpally, Andhra Pradesh, India
| | | | - Dandolu Ram Kiran
- Department of Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences, Narketpally, Andhra Pradesh, India
| | | | - Golla Vinay Kumar
- Department of Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences, Narketpally, Andhra Pradesh, India
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
The effect of benzalkonium chloride additions to AH Plus sealer. Antimicrobial, physical and chemical properties. J Dent 2015; 43:846-54. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2015.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2015] [Revised: 04/20/2015] [Accepted: 05/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
|
18
|
Magen I, Ostritsky R, Richter F, Zhu C, Fleming SM, Lemesre V, Stewart AJ, Morimoto BH, Gozes I, Chesselet MF. Intranasal NAP (davunetide) decreases tau hyperphosphorylation and moderately improves behavioral deficits in mice overexpressing α-synuclein. Pharmacol Res Perspect 2014; 2:e00065. [PMID: 25505609 PMCID: PMC4186425 DOI: 10.1002/prp2.65] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2014] [Accepted: 07/07/2014] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Genome-wide association studies have identified strong associations between the risk of developing Parkinson's disease (PD) and polymorphisms in the genes encoding α-synuclein and the microtubule-associated protein tau. However, the contribution of tau and its phosphorylated form (p-tau) to α-synuclein-induced pathology and neuronal dysfunction remains controversial. We have assessed the effects of NAP (davunetide), an eight-amino acid peptide that decreases tau hyperphosphorylation, in mice overexpressing wild-type human α-synuclein (Thy1-aSyn mice), a model that recapitulates aspects of PD. We found that the p-tau/tau level increased in a subcortical tissue block that includes the striatum and brain stem, and in the cerebellum of the Thy1-aSyn mice compared to nontransgenic controls. Intermittent intranasal NAP administration at 2 μg/mouse per day, 5 days a week, for 24 weeks, starting at 4 weeks of age, significantly decreased the ratio of p-tau/tau levels in the subcortical region while a higher dose of 15 μg/mouse per day induced a decrease in p-tau/tau levels in the cerebellum. Both NAP doses reduced hyperactivity, improved habituation to a novel environment, and reduced olfactory deficits in the Thy1-aSyn mice, but neither dose improved the severe deficits of motor coordination observed on the challenging beam and pole, contrasting with previous data obtained with continuous daily administration of the drug. The data reveal novel effects of NAP on brain p-tau/tau and behavioral outcomes in this model of synucleinopathy and suggest that sustained exposure to NAP may be necessary for maximal benefits.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Iddo Magen
- Department of Neurology, The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA 710 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, California, 90095-1769 ; Department of Human Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, Sackler School of Medicine, Adams Super Center for Brain Studies and Sagol School of Neuroscience, Tel Aviv University Tel Aviv, 69978, Israel
| | - Regina Ostritsky
- Department of Human Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, Sackler School of Medicine, Adams Super Center for Brain Studies and Sagol School of Neuroscience, Tel Aviv University Tel Aviv, 69978, Israel
| | - Franziska Richter
- Department of Neurology, The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA 710 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, California, 90095-1769
| | - Chunni Zhu
- Department of Neurology, The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA 710 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, California, 90095-1769
| | - Sheila M Fleming
- Department of Neurology, The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA 710 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, California, 90095-1769
| | - Vincent Lemesre
- Department of Neurology, The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA 710 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, California, 90095-1769
| | - Alistair J Stewart
- Allon Therapeutics Inc. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6B 2S2 ; Paladin Labs Inc. 100 Blvd Alexis Nihon, Suite 600, St Laurent, Quebec, Canada, H4M 2P2
| | - Bruce H Morimoto
- Allon Therapeutics Inc. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6B 2S2 ; Celerion 621 Rose St, Lincoln, Nebraska, 68502
| | - Illana Gozes
- Department of Human Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, Sackler School of Medicine, Adams Super Center for Brain Studies and Sagol School of Neuroscience, Tel Aviv University Tel Aviv, 69978, Israel
| | - Marie-Françoise Chesselet
- Department of Neurology, The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA 710 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, California, 90095-1769
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Toxic effect in the lungs of rats after inhalation exposure to benzalkonium chloride. Int J Occup Med Environ Health 2014; 26:647-56. [PMID: 24288119 DOI: 10.2478/s13382-013-0137-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2012] [Accepted: 09/03/2013] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Benzalkonium chloride (BAC) is a quaternary ammonium compound (QAC) toxic to microorganisms. Inhalation is one of the major possible routes of human exposure to BAC. MATERIALS AND METHODS Experiments were performed on female Wistar rats. The rats were exposed to aerosol of BAC water solution at the target concentration of 0 (control group) and 35 mg/m(3) for 5 days (6 h/day) and, after a 2-week interval, the animals were challenged (day 21) with BAC aerosol at the target concentration of 0 (control group) and 35 mg/m3 for 6 h. RESULTS Compared to the controls, the animals exposed to BAC aerosol were characterized by lower food intake and their body weight was significantly smaller. As regards BAC-exposed group, a significant increase was noted in relative lung mass, total protein concentration, and MIP-2 in BALF both directly after the termination of the exposure and 18 h afterwards. Significantly higher IL-6 and IgE concentrations in BALF and a decrease in the CC16 concentration in BALF were found in the exposed group immediately after the exposure. The leukocyte count in BALF was significantly higher in the animals exposed to BAC aerosol compared to the controls. In the lungs of rats exposed to BAC the following effects were observed: minimal perivascular, interstitial edema, focal aggregates of alveolar macrophages, interstitial mononuclear cell infiltrations, thickened alveolar septa and marginal lipoproteinosis. CONCLUSION Inhalation of BAC induced a strong inflammatory response and a damage to the blood-air barrier. Reduced concentrations of CC16, which is an immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory protein, in combination with increased IgE concentrations in BALF may be indicative of the immuno-inflammatory response in the animals exposed to BAC aerosol by inhalation. Histopathological examinations of tissue samples from the BAC-exposed rats revealed a number of pathological changes found only in the lungs.
Collapse
|
20
|
Hülsmann M. Effects of mechanical instrumentation and chemical irrigation on the root canal dentin and surrounding tissues. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013. [DOI: 10.1111/etp.12047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
|
21
|
Shen Y, Gao Y, Lin J, Ma J, Wang Z, Haapasalo M. Methods and models to study irrigation. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013. [DOI: 10.1111/etp.12029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
|
22
|
Bukiet F, Soler T, Guivarch M, Camps J, Tassery H, Cuisinier F, Candoni N. Factors affecting the viscosity of sodium hypochlorite and their effect on irrigant flow. Int Endod J 2013; 46:954-61. [PMID: 23480363 DOI: 10.1111/iej.12086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2012] [Accepted: 02/09/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- F. Bukiet
- Laboratoire biologie santé et Nanosciences; UFR Odontologie de Montpellier 1; Montpellier; France
| | - T. Soler
- Laboratoire Interface Matrice Extracellulaire Biomatériaux; UFR Odontologie de Marseille, Aix Marseille Université a; Marseille; France
| | - M. Guivarch
- Laboratoire Interface Matrice Extracellulaire Biomatériaux; UFR Odontologie de Marseille, Aix Marseille Université a; Marseille; France
| | - J. Camps
- Laboratoire Interface Matrice Extracellulaire Biomatériaux; UFR Odontologie de Marseille, Aix Marseille Université a; Marseille; France
| | - H. Tassery
- Laboratoire biologie santé et Nanosciences; UFR Odontologie de Montpellier 1; Montpellier; France
| | - F. Cuisinier
- Laboratoire biologie santé et Nanosciences; UFR Odontologie de Montpellier 1; Montpellier; France
| | - N. Candoni
- CNRS, Centre Interdisciplinaire de Nanosciences de Marseille; Aix Marseille Université, Campus de Luminy; a Marseille; France
| |
Collapse
|