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Lima ISD, Silva AS, Nascimento AMSS, de Oliveira LH, Morais AÍS, Barreto HM, Peña-Garcia R, Cuevas MDMO, Argôlo Neto NM, Osajima JA, Muniz EC, da Silva-Filho EC. Synthesis and Characterization of Cassava Gum Hydrogel Associated with Chlorhexidine and Evaluation of Release and Antimicrobial Activity. Macromol Biosci 2024; 24:e2300507. [PMID: 38332467 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202300507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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Hydrogels from natural sources are attracting increasing interest due to their ability to protect biologically active molecules. Starch extracted from cassava tubers is a promising material for synthesizing these hydrogels. Copolymerization of cassava gum and incorporation of chlorhexidine digluconate (CLX) into the hydrogels is confirmed by changes in the crystallographic profile, as observed through X-ray diffraction, and a shift in the 1000 cm-1 band in the Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy spectrum. The differential scanning calorimetry reveals changes in the decomposition temperature of the synthesized hydrogels related to CLX volatility. Micrographs illustrate the material's porosity. Release tests indicate a constant linear release over 72 h, while antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Candida albicans is satisfactory, with 100% effectiveness from 0.5% CLX and the formation of inhibition halos. Toxicity and biocompatibility studies show no cytotoxicity. The continuous release of chlorhexidine is promising for components of biomedical implants and applications as it can ensure antimicrobial action according to specific therapeutic needs.
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- Idglan Sá de Lima
- Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Advanced Materials (LIMAV), Postgraduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, PI, 64049-550, Brazil
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Advanced Materials (LIMAV), Postgraduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, PI, 64049-550, Brazil
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Advanced Materials (LIMAV), Postgraduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, PI, 64049-550, Brazil
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Advanced Materials (LIMAV), Postgraduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, PI, 64049-550, Brazil
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Advanced Materials (LIMAV), Postgraduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, PI, 64049-550, Brazil
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- Federal Rural University of Pernambuco, Academic Unit of Cabo de Santo Agostinho, Cabo de Santo Agostinho, PE, Brazil
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Sevilla, Sevilla, ES, 41012, Spain
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- Integrated Nucleus of Morphology and Stem Cell Research (NUPCelt), Postgraduate Program in Technologies Applied to Animals of Regional Interest, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, PI, 64049-550, Brazil
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Advanced Materials (LIMAV), Postgraduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, PI, 64049-550, Brazil
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Advanced Materials (LIMAV), Postgraduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, PI, 64049-550, Brazil
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Advanced Materials (LIMAV), Postgraduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, PI, 64049-550, Brazil
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Abualsaud R, Gad MM. Highlights on Drug and Ion Release and Recharge Capacity of Antimicrobial Removable Prostheses. Eur J Dent 2023; 17:1000-1011. [PMID: 36574783 PMCID: PMC10756732 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1758788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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This article aimed to review the ion and drug release, recharge abilities, and antimicrobial properties of drug/ion-releasing removable prostheses, and to assess their capability in preventing and inhibiting denture stomatitis as well preventing caries and reversing carious lesions. Data was collected from published scientific papers listed in PubMed database from January 1975 to December 2021. English full-text articles, involving clinical or in vitro studies, focusing on removable prostheses and are concerned with drug/ion release and rechargeability as a way to prevent or inhibit denture stomatitis or dental caries were included. The relevant articles reported that ion- or drug-modified polymethylmethacrylate acts as a reservoir for these ions and drugs and is capable of releasing significant amounts with sustained release effect. Recharging of modified resin resulted in greater sustainability of ion and drug release, thus improving the long-term effects of protection against demineralization and reducing the adhesion of Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans. Modifications of removable prostheses with rechargeable ions and drugs enhance remineralization, hinder demineralization, and reduce microbial adhesion in difficult-to-access areas. Selection of denture base for clinical use will consider its ability to act as an ion/drug reservoir that is capable of release and recharge.
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- Reem Abualsaud
- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Dutta R, Baruah K, Dhar S, Ahmed A, Dutta N, Doley S, Sedai P, Dolui SK, Ray BC, Karmakar B. Removal of oils and organic solvents from wastewater through swelling of porous crosslinked poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate): Preparation of adsorbent and their oil removal efficiency. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2023; 186:114488. [PMID: 36563603 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.114488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Revised: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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In this novel study, an attempt has been made to prepare porous crosslinked poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate) polymer (C-EVA). The porous C-EVA was prepared by grafting of maleic anhydride and cetyl alcohol onto the polymer backbone with addition of NaCl as porogen in the brabender mixture at 120 °C and 80 rpm. This was followed by leaching of NaCl with water extraction to generate a highly porous polymer structure which was evident from its SEM micrographs. The polymer was found to have excellent swelling capacity in various oils and organic solvents and showed good selective absorption capacity. The reusability of the synthesized polymer was studied and it was found that it could be reused for more than 30 absorption desorption cycles without undergoing much change in its absorption capacity. The cross-linked polymeric composite was further characterized by FTIR, TGA, XRD, and SEM.
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- Riku Dutta
- Jadavpur University, Jadavpur, Kolkata, West Bengal 700032, India
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- Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur, Assam 784028, India
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- Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur, Assam 784028, India
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- Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur, Assam 784028, India
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- Jengraimukh College, Jengraimukh, Majuli, Assam 785105, India
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- Lokanayak Omeo Kumar Das College, Dhekiajuli, Assam 784110, India
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- Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur, Assam 784028, India.
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- Jadavpur University, Jadavpur, Kolkata, West Bengal 700032, India
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Li W, Gong H, Fu Y, Sun J, Wang Y. Novel pH-sensitive nanoparticles based on prodrug strategy to delivery All-Trans Retinoic Acid for breast cancer. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2022; 219:112838. [PMID: 36148708 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.112838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Revised: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Developing chemotherapy with nanoparticle-based prodrugs provides promising strategies for improving the safety and delivery of anti-cancer drugs therapeutics and effective cancer treatment. Herein, we developed a pH-sensitive prodrug delivery system (All-Trans-Retinoic Acid (ATRA) grafted poly (β-amino esters) (PBAE) copolymers, ATRA-g-PBAE) for delivery of ATRA with some physicochemical and biological properties. The in vitro release of ATRA-g-PBAE prodrug nanoparticles (PNPs) was sustained-release and pH-sensitive. The cytotoxicity and uptake of different preparations in vitro were evaluated on MCF-7 cells at pH 7.4 and 5.5. The carrier PBAE had no cytotoxicity, and ATRA-g-PBAE PNPs could significantly inhibit cell growth at pH 5.5. MCF-7 cells treated with Cy5.5 grafted PBAE (Cy5.5-PBAE) showed stronger fluorescence signals at pH 5.5. Meanwhile, ATRA-g-PBAE PNPs entered the cell via a clathrin-mediated endocytic pathway. Subsequently, PBAE protonation facilitated the escape of PNPs from the lysosome and released the drug. ATRA-g-PBAE seems promising as a novel pH-sensitive prodrug to overcome the limitations of ATRA for breast cancer therapy.
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- Weinan Li
- School of Pharmacy, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao (Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Harbin 150040, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao (Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Harbin 150040, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao (Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Harbin 150040, People's Republic of China
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- Biological Science and Technology Department, Heilongjiang Vocational College for Nationalities, Harbin 150066, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao (Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Harbin 150040, People's Republic of China.
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Montoya C, Kurylec J, Baraniya D, Tripathi A, Puri S, Orrego S. Antifungal Effect of Piezoelectric Charges on PMMA Dentures. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2021; 7:4838-4846. [PMID: 34596379 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.1c00926] [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] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Candida-associated denture stomatitis is a recurring disease affecting up to 67% of denture wearers. Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) remains the main material employed in the fabrication of dentures due to its desirable physical, mechanical, and aesthetic properties. However, the improvement of its antimicrobial properties remains a challenge. To address this need, we developed PMMA composite filled with piezoelectric nanoparticles of barium titanate (BaTiO3) for therapeutic effects. Candida albicans biofilms were cultivated on the surface of the composites under continuous cyclic mechanical loading to activate the piezoelectric charges and to resemble mastication patterns. The interactions between biofilms and biomaterials were evaluated by measuring the biofilm biomass, metabolic activity, and the number of viable cells. To explore the antifungal mechanisms, changes in the expression of genes encoding adhesins and superoxide dismutase were assessed using reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. With the addition of piezoelectric nanoparticles, we observed a significant reduction in the biofilm formation and interference in the yeast-to-hyphae transition compared to the standard PMMA. Moreover, we observed that the cyclic deformation of biomaterial surfaces without antifungal agents produced increased biomass, metabolic activity, and a number of viable cells compared to the static/no-deformed surfaces. Cyclic deformation appears to be a novel mechanobiological signal that enables pathogenicity and virulence of C. albicans cells with increased expression of the yeast-to-hyphae transition genes. The outcome of this study opens new opportunities for the design of antifungal dentures for improved clinical service and reduced need for cleaning methods.
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- Carolina Montoya
- Department of Oral Health Sciences, Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19140, United States
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19140, United States
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19140, United States
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19140, United States
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19140, United States
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19140, United States.,Bioengineering Department, College of Engineering, Temple University. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122, United States
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Maraldi M, Lisi M, Moretti G, Sponchioni M, Moscatelli D. Health care-associated infections: Controlled delivery of cationic antiseptics from polymeric excipients. Int J Pharm 2021; 607:120956. [PMID: 34333024 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.120956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2021] [Revised: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Nowadays, the treatment of health care-associated infections represents a serious issue, due to the increasing number of bacterial strains resistant to traditional antibiotics. The use of antiseptics like quaternary ammonium salts and biguanides is a viable alternative to face these life-threatening infections. However, their inherent toxicity as well as the necessity of providing a sustained release to avoid the formation of pathogen biofilms are compelling obstacles towards their assessment in the hospitals. Within this framework, the role of polymeric drug delivery systems is fundamental to overcome the aforementioned problems. Biocompatibility, biodegradability and excipient-drug interactions are crucial properties determining the efficacy of the formulation. In this work, we provide an in-depth analysis of the polymer drug delivery systems that have been developed or are under development for the sustained release of positively charged antiseptics, highlighting the crucial characteristics that allowed to achieve the most relevant therapeutic effects. We reported and compared natural occurring polymers and synthetic carriers to show their pros and cons and applicability in the treatment of health care-associated infections. Then, the discussion is focused on a particularly relevant class of materials adopted for the scope, represented by polyesters, which gave rise, due to their biodegradability, to the field of resorbable drug delivery devices. Finally, a specific analysis on the effect of the polymer functionalization over the formulation performances for the different types of polymeric carriers is presented.
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- Matteo Maraldi
- Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering "Giulio Natta", Politecnico di Milano, Via Luigi Mancinelli 7, 20131 Milano, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering "Giulio Natta", Politecnico di Milano, Via Luigi Mancinelli 7, 20131 Milano, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering "Giulio Natta", Politecnico di Milano, Via Luigi Mancinelli 7, 20131 Milano, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering "Giulio Natta", Politecnico di Milano, Via Luigi Mancinelli 7, 20131 Milano, Italy.
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- Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering "Giulio Natta", Politecnico di Milano, Via Luigi Mancinelli 7, 20131 Milano, Italy
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Li M, Kembaren R, Ni Y, Kleijn JM. Effect of enzymatic cross-linking of naringenin-loaded β-casein micelles on their release properties and fate in in vitro digestion. Food Chem 2021; 352:129400. [PMID: 33691213 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.129400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2020] [Revised: 02/14/2021] [Accepted: 02/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The microbial transglutaminase (mTG) was used to improve the stability of the naringenin-loaded β-casein micelles (CNMs). The formation of cross-linked CNMs was confirmed by SDS-PAGE electrophoresis, showing a decrease in monomeric β-CN levels with increasing crosslinking time. Dynamic light scattering (DLS) showed that after crosslinking the particle size distribution did not change upon dilution, suggesting occurrence of intra-crosslinking. Fluorescence spectroscopy and circular dichroism (CD) showed that crosslinking induced only minor changes in the structure. Finally, release of naringenin in buffer at pH 7.4 demonstrated a slower release from the cross-linked micelles compared to the untreated micelles. In addition, the cross-linked micelles exhibited a partial resistance to pepsin enzyme. We conclude that crosslinking with mTG is a suitable method to modulate naringenin release kinetics from β-CN micelles and improves the potential of these micelles as delivery systems targeted to the small intestine.
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- Mo Li
- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, No. 17 Qinghua East Road, Beijing 100083, China; National Engineering Research Center for Fruits and Vegetables Processing, No. 17 Qinghua East Road, Beijing 100083, China; College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, National Academy of Agriculture Green Development, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Physical Chemistry and Soft Matter, Wageningen University and Research, Stippeneng 4, Wageningen 6708WE, The Netherlands; Laboratory of Biochemistry, Wageningen University and Research, Stippeneng 4, Wageningen 6708WE, The Netherlands
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, No. 17 Qinghua East Road, Beijing 100083, China; National Engineering Research Center for Fruits and Vegetables Processing, No. 17 Qinghua East Road, Beijing 100083, China
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- Physical Chemistry and Soft Matter, Wageningen University and Research, Stippeneng 4, Wageningen 6708WE, The Netherlands
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Effect of antiseptic gels in the microbiologic colonization of the suture threads after oral surgery. Sci Rep 2020; 10:8360. [PMID: 32433572 PMCID: PMC7239853 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-65007-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2019] [Accepted: 04/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Three different bioadhesive gels were evaluated in a double-blind randomized clinical trial in which microbial growth in the suture thread was assessed following post-surgical application of the aforementioned gels. Also assessed in this trial were, the intensity of post-surgical pain as well as the degree of healing of the patients’ surgical wounds. A total of 21 patients (with 42 wisdom teeth) participated in this trial. Chlorhexidine gel, chlorhexidine-chitosan gel, and hyaluronic acid gel were evaluated, with a neutral water-based gel serving as the control agent. The aerobic and facultative anaerobic bacterial recovery on blood agar was lower in the placebo group than in the experimental groups. The most significant difference (p = 0.04) was observed in the chlorhexidine-chitosan group. in which the growth of Blood Agar and Mitis Salivarius Agar was significantly higher than in the placebo group. The intensity of post-surgical pain was very similar among all the groups. Significantly better healing rates were observed in the patients treated with chlorhexidine-chitosan gel when compared with those who used the placebo gel (p = 0.03), and in particular when compared with those patients who used hyaluronic acid gel (p = 0.01). Through our microbiological analyses, we were able to conclude that none of the bioadhesive gels tested resulted in beneficial reductions in the bacterial/fungal populations. However, the healing rates of patients who were treated with chlorhexidine-chitosan were better than those of the patients who used either the placebo gel or the hyaluronic acid gel.
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Jung J, Li L, Yeh CK, Ren X, Sun Y. Amphiphilic quaternary ammonium chitosan/sodium alginate multilayer coatings kill fungal cells and inhibit fungal biofilm on dental biomaterials. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2019; 104:109961. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.109961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2019] [Revised: 06/20/2019] [Accepted: 07/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Schneider C, Langer R, Loveday D, Hair D. Applications of ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers (EVA) in drug delivery systems. J Control Release 2017; 262:284-295. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2017.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2017] [Revised: 07/31/2017] [Accepted: 08/02/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Nagai K, Domon H, Oda M, Shirai T, Ohsumi T, Terao Y, Arai Y. Antimicrobial activity of ethylene-vinyl acetate containing bioactive filler against oral bacteria. Dent Mater J 2017; 36:784-790. [PMID: 28747597 DOI: 10.4012/dmj.2016-321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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We developed an ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) containing surface pre-reacted glass-ionomer (S-PRG) filler, as a new mouthguard material for preventing intraoral bacterial infection. We examined its physical properties, antimicrobial activity against a major cariogenic bacterium Streptococcus mutans and a periodontopathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis, and its cytotoxicity toward human gingival epithelial cells. S-PRG filler was added to EVA copolymer at 5, 10, 20, or 40 wt% and was processed into disc-shaped test specimens. Only minor differences between the Shore hardness and rebound resilience properties of EVA materials with and without the S-PRG filler were observed. The specimens with S-PRG filler showed bacteriostatic activity toward S. mutans and P. gingivalis and inhibited S. mutans biofilm formation. No cytotoxicity against the gingival epithelial cells was observed. Our findings show that EVA containing S-PRG filler has antimicrobial activity toward pathogenic oral bacteria and may be an effective material for maintaining the oral health of athletes.
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- Kosuke Nagai
- Temporomandibular Joint Clinic, Niigata University Medical and Dental Hospital.,Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
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- Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
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- Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
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- Temporomandibular Joint Clinic, Niigata University Medical and Dental Hospital
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- Division of Cariology, Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Department of Oral Health Science, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
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- Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
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- Temporomandibular Joint Clinic, Niigata University Medical and Dental Hospital
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Wen J, Jiang F, Yeh CK, Sun Y. Controlling fungal biofilms with functional drug delivery denture biomaterials. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2016; 140:19-27. [PMID: 26731194 PMCID: PMC5706542 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2015.12.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2015] [Revised: 12/03/2015] [Accepted: 12/14/2015] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Candida-associated denture stomatitis (CADS), caused by colonization and biofilm-formation of Candida species on denture surfaces, is a significant clinical concern. We show here that modification of conventional denture materials with functional groups can significantly increase drug binding capacity and control drug release rate of the resulting denture materials for potentially managing CADS. In our approach, poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA)-based denture resins were surface grafted with three kinds of polymers, poly(1-vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone) (PNVP), poly(methacrylic acid) (PMAA), and poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) (PHEMA), through plasma-initiated grafting polymerization. With a grafting yield as low as 2 wt%, the three classes of new functionalized denture materials showed significantly higher drug binding capacities toward miconazole, a widely used antifungal drug, than the original PMMA denture resin control, leading to sustained drug release and potent biofilm-controlling effects against Candida. Among the three classes of functionalized denture materials, PNVP-grafted resin provided the highest miconazole binding capability and the most powerful antifungal and biofilm-controlling activities. Drug binding mechanisms were studied. These results demonstrated the importance of specific interactions between drug molecules and functional groups on biomaterials, shedding lights on future design of CADS-managing denture materials and other related devices for controlled drug delivery.
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- Jianchuan Wen
- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA 01854, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA 01854, USA
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- Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, Audie L. Murphy Division, South Texas Veterans Health Care System, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA; Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA 01854, USA.
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Malakhov A, Wen J, Zhang BX, Wang H, Geng H, Chen XD, Sun Y, Yeh CK. Rechargeable anticandidal denture material with sustained release in saliva. Oral Dis 2016; 22:391-8. [PMID: 26855200 DOI: 10.1111/odi.12456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2015] [Revised: 01/20/2016] [Accepted: 02/02/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Candida-induced denture stomatitis is a common debilitating problem among denture wearers. Previously, we described the fabrication of a new denture material that released antifungal drugs when immersed in phosphate buffered saline. Here, we use more clinically relevant immersion conditions (human saliva; 37°C) and measure miconazole release and bioactivity. MATERIALS AND METHODS Disks were prepared by grafting PNVP [poly(N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone)] onto PMMA [poly(methylmethacrylate)] using plasma initiation (PMMA-g-PNVP) and then loaded with miconazole. Drug-loaded disks were immersed in 10-100% human saliva (1-30 days). Miconazole release was measured and then tested for bioactivity vs miconazole-sensitive and miconazole-resistant Candida isolates. RESULTS HPLC was used to quantify miconazole levels in saliva. Miconazole-loaded disks released antifungal drug for up to 30 days. Higher drug release was found with higher concentrations of saliva, and, interestingly, miconazole solubility was increased with higher saliva concentrations. The released miconazole retained its anticandidal activity. After immersion, the residual miconazole could be quenched and the disks recharged. Freshly recharged disks displayed the same release kinetics and bioactivity as the original disks. Quenched disks could also be charged with chlorhexidine that displayed anticandidal activity. CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that PMMA-g-PNVP is a promising new denture material for long-term management of denture stomatitis.
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- A Malakhov
- Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center and Research Service, Audie L Murphy Division, South Texas Veterans Health Care System, San Antonio, TX, USA.,Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA, USA
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- Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center and Research Service, Audie L Murphy Division, South Texas Veterans Health Care System, San Antonio, TX, USA.,Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center and Research Service, Audie L Murphy Division, South Texas Veterans Health Care System, San Antonio, TX, USA.,Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center and Research Service, Audie L Murphy Division, South Texas Veterans Health Care System, San Antonio, TX, USA.,Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA, USA
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- Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center and Research Service, Audie L Murphy Division, South Texas Veterans Health Care System, San Antonio, TX, USA.,Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
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Wen J, Yeh CK, Sun Y. Functionalized Denture Resins as Drug Delivery Biomaterials to Control Fungal Biofilms. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2016; 2:224-230. [DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.5b00416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Jianchuan Wen
- Department
of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Lowell, 1 University
Avenue, Lowell, Massachusetts 01854, United States
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- Department
of Comprehensive Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, and Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, Audie L. Murphy Division, South Texas Veterans Health Care System,
7400 Merton Minter Boulevard, San Antonio, Texas 78229, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Lowell, 1 University
Avenue, Lowell, Massachusetts 01854, United States
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Wood NJ, Maddocks SE, Grady HJ, Collins AM, Barbour ME. Functionalization of ethylene vinyl acetate with antimicrobial chlorhexidine hexametaphosphate nanoparticles. Int J Nanomedicine 2014; 9:4145-52. [PMID: 25206305 PMCID: PMC4157624 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s65343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) is in widespread use as a polymeric biomaterial with diverse applications such as intravitreal devices, catheters, artificial organs, and mouthguards. Many biomaterials are inherently prone to bacterial colonization, as the human body is host to a vast array of microbes. This can lead to infection at the biomaterial’s site of implantation or application. In this study, EVA was coated with chlorhexidine (CHX) hexametaphosphate (HMP) nanoparticles (NPs) precipitated using two different reagent concentrations: CHX-HMP-5 (5 mM CHX and HMP) and CHX-HMP-0.5 (0.5 mM CHX and HMP). Data gathered using dynamic light scattering, transmission electron microscopy, and atomic force microscopy indicated that the NPs were polydisperse, ~40–80 nm in diameter, and aggregated in solution to form clusters of ~140–200 nm and some much larger aggregates of 4–5 μM. CHX-HMP-5 formed large deposits on the polymer surface discernible using scanning electron microscopy, whereas CHX-HMP-0.5 did not. Soluble CHX was released by CHX-HMP-5 NP-coated surfaces over the experimental period of 56 days. CHX-HMP-5 NPs prevented growth of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus when applied to the polymer surfaces, and also inhibited or prevented growth of Pseudomonas aeruginosa with greater efficacy when the NP suspension was not rinsed from the polymer surface, providing a greater NP coverage. This approach may provide a useful means to treat medical devices fabricated from EVA to render them resistant to colonization by pathogenic microorganisms.
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- Natalie J Wood
- Oral Nanoscience, School of Oral and Dental Sciences, University of Bristol, UK ; Bristol Centre for Functional Nanomaterials, University of Bristol, UK ; Centre for Organised Matter Chemistry, School of Chemistry, University of Bristol, UK
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- Oral Nanoscience, School of Oral and Dental Sciences, University of Bristol, UK ; Bristol Centre for Functional Nanomaterials, University of Bristol, UK
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- Bristol Centre for Functional Nanomaterials, University of Bristol, UK
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- Oral Nanoscience, School of Oral and Dental Sciences, University of Bristol, UK
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Saha K, Butola BS, Joshi M. Drug release behavior of polyurethane/clay nanocomposite: Film vs. nanofibrous web. J Appl Polym Sci 2014. [DOI: 10.1002/app.40824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Kasturi Saha
- Department of Textile Technology; Indian Institute of Technology Delhi; New Delhi 110016 India
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- Department of Textile Technology; Indian Institute of Technology Delhi; New Delhi 110016 India
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- Department of Textile Technology; Indian Institute of Technology Delhi; New Delhi 110016 India
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Perchyonok VT, Zhang S, Basson N, Grobler S, Oberholzer T, Massey W. Insights into Functional Tetracycline/Antioxidant Containing Chitosan Hydrogels as Potential Bio-Active Restorative Materials: Structure, Function and Antimicrobial Activity. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014. [DOI: 10.4236/ojst.2014.43016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Denture polymers with antimicrobial properties: a review of the development and current status of anionic poly(methyl methacrylate) polymers. Future Med Chem 2013; 5:1635-45. [DOI: 10.4155/fmc.13.145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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The denture base polymer poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) is highly susceptible for microbial colonization resulting in denture-associated infections. Over the years research has focused on ways to modify the PMMA properties via surface and chemical modification. These studies led to the development of new denture polymers that include anionic PMMA polymers. The new anionic polymers presented the possibility of compromising the physical and mechanical properties required for denture fabrication. These obstacles were overcome by generating anionic PMMA polymers with physical and mechanical properties suitable for denture fabrication. A large body of literature is available on the anionic PMMA polymers, their antimicrobial properties and their potential for the commercial and clinical application as dental biomaterials. This article describes a review and evaluation of the anionic PMMA polymers for their suitability to serve as denture base polymers, their antimicrobial properties, their efficacy to prevent denture-induced infection and their safety in the oral environment.
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Sun X, Cao Z, Yeh CK, Sun Y. Antifungal activity, biofilm-controlling effect, and biocompatibility of poly(N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone)-grafted denture materials. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2013; 110:96-104. [PMID: 23708753 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2013.04.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2013] [Revised: 04/10/2013] [Accepted: 04/15/2013] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Colonization and biofilm-formation of Candida species on denture surfaces cause Candida-associated denture stomatitis (CADS), a common, recurring disease affecting up to 67% of denture wearers. We developed poly(N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone)-grafted denture materials that can be repeatedly recharged with various antifungal drugs to achieve long-term antifungal and biofilm-controlling effects. The monomer, N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone (NVP), was grafted onto poly(methyl methacrylate) denture resins through plasma-initiated grafting polymerization. The physical properties and biocompatibility of the resulting resins were not negatively affected by the presence of up to 7.92% of grafted poly (N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone) (PNVP). Miconazole and chlorhexidine digluconate (CD) were used as model antifungal drugs. PNVP grafting significantly increased the drug absorption capability of the resulting denture materials. Further, the new materials showed sustained drug release and provided antifungal effects for weeks (in the case of CD) to months (in the case of miconazole). The drug-depleted resins could be recharged with the same or a different class of antifungal drug to further extend antifungal duration. If needed, drugs on the PNVP-grafted denture materials could be "washed out" (quenched) by treating with PNVP aqueous solutions to stop drug release. These results point to great potentials of the new materials in controlling biofilm-formation in a wide range of device-related applications.
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- Xinbo Sun
- Medetech Development Corporation, 12527 Mukilteo Speedway STE 103, Lynnwood, WA, 98087, United States
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Villar CC, Lin AL, Cao Z, Zhao XR, Wu LA, Chen S, Sun Y, Yeh CK. Anticandidal activity and biocompatibility of a rechargeable antifungal denture material. Oral Dis 2012; 19:287-95. [PMID: 22957799 DOI: 10.1111/odi.12000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2012] [Revised: 06/13/2012] [Accepted: 07/03/2012] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Candida-associated denture stomatitis is a recurrent and debilitating oral mucosal disease. Development of anticandidal denture materials represents a promising strategy to manage this condition. We have previously shown that miconazole incorporated in methacrylic acid (MAA) copolymerized diurethane dimethacrylate (UDMA) denture materials has long-term anticandidal activity. In this study, we examined the ability of culture medium conditioned with drug-free- or miconazole-MAA-UDMA discs to prevent Candida infection in an in vitro oral epithelial cell/Candida albicans coculture system. MATERIALS AND METHODS Candida albicans (C. albicans)-induced OKF6/TERT-2 cell damage was quantified by the release of lactate dehydrogenase from epithelial cells, cytokine production was quantified using protein cytokine arrays, and the expression of C. albicans genes was measured by RT-qPCR. RESULTS Candida albicans had limited growth with altered expression levels of secreted aspartyl proteinase-2 and -5 in culture medium conditioned by miconazole-MAA-UDMA discs. Significantly, the ability of C. albicans to induce oral epithelial cell damage and trigger epithelial proinflammatory cytokine production was also inhibited by miconazole disc conditioned media. CONCLUSION Miconazole released from MAA-UDMA denture materials effectively prevents the development of candidal infection in an in vitro oral epithelial system. Further characterization of this drug-rechargeable denture material is warranted.
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- C C Villar
- Department of Periodontics, The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX, USA
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Kau YC, Chen DWC, Hsieh YT, Lee FY, Liu SJ. Compression molding of biodegradable drug-eluting implants for sustained release of metronidazole and doxycycline. J Appl Polym Sci 2012. [DOI: 10.1002/app.37819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Teixeira KIR, Araújo PV, Sinisterra RD, Cortés ME. Chlorhexidine: beta-cyclodextrin inhibits yeast growth by extraction of ergosterol. Braz J Microbiol 2012; 43:810-8. [PMID: 24031894 PMCID: PMC3768818 DOI: 10.1590/s1517-83822012000200047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2010] [Revised: 02/03/2011] [Accepted: 06/07/2012] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Chlorhexidine (Cx) augmented with beta-cyclodextrin (β-cd) inclusion compounds, termed Cx:β-cd complexes, have been developed for use as antiseptic agents. The aim of this study was to examine the interactions of Cx:β-cd complexes, prepared at different molecular ratios, with sterol and yeast membranes. The Minimal Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) against the yeast Candida albicans (C.a.) was determined for each complex; the MICs were found to range from 0.5 to 2 μg/mL. To confirm the MIC data, quantitative analysis of viable cells was performed using trypan blue staining. Mechanistic characterization of the interactions that the Cx:β-cd complexes have with the yeast membrane and assessment of membrane morphology following exposure to Cx:β-cd complexes were performed using Sterol Quantification Method analysis (SQM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). SQM revealed that sterol extraction increased with increasing β-cd concentrations (1.71 ×103; 1.4 ×103; 3.45 ×103, and 3.74 ×103 CFU for 1:1, 1:2, 1:3, and 1:4, respectively), likely as a consequence of membrane ergosterol solubilization. SEM images demonstrated that cell membrane damage is a visible and significant mechanism that contributes to the antimicrobial effects of Cx:β-cd complexes. Cell disorganization increased significantly as the proportion of β-cyclodextrin present in the complex increased. Morphology of cells exposed to complexes with 1:3 and 1:4 molar ratios of Cx:β-cd were observed to have large aggregates mixed with yeast remains, representing more membrane disruption than that observed in cells treated with Cx alone. In conclusion, nanoaggregates of Cx:β-cd complexes block yeast growth via ergosterol extraction, permeabilizing the membrane by creating cluster-like structures within the cell membrane, possibly due to high amounts of hydrogen bonding.
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- K I R Teixeira
- Faculdade de Odontologia, Departamento de Odontologia Restauradora, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais , Belo Horizonte, MG , Brasil
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Cao Z, Sun X, Yeh CK, Sun Y. Rechargeable infection-responsive antifungal denture materials. J Dent Res 2010; 89:1517-21. [PMID: 20940361 PMCID: PMC3318022 DOI: 10.1177/0022034510379604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2010] [Revised: 06/10/2010] [Accepted: 06/17/2010] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Candida-associated denture stomatitis (CADS) is a significant clinical concern. We developed rechargeable infection-responsive antifungal denture materials for potentially managing the disease. Polymethacrylic acid (PMAA) was covalently bound onto diurethane dimethacrylate denture resins in the curing step. The PMAA resins bound cationic antifungal drugs such as miconazole and chlorhexidine digluconate (CG) through ionic interactions. The anticandidal activities of the drug-containing PMAA-resin discs were sustained for a prolonged period of time (weeks and months). Drug release was much faster at acidic conditions (pH 5) than at pH 7. Drugs bound to the denture materials could be "washed out" by treatment with EDTA, and the drug-depleted resins could be recharged with the same or a different class of anticandidal drugs. These results suggest clinical potential of the newly developed antifungal denture materials in the management of CADS and other infectious conditions.
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- Z. Cao
- Biomedical Engineering Program, University of South Dakota, 4800 N Career Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57107, USA
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- Biomedical Engineering Program, University of South Dakota, 4800 N Career Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57107, USA
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- Department of Dental Diagnostic Science, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, and Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, Audie L. Murphy Division, South Texas Veterans Health Care System, San Antonio, TX 78229–4404, USA
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- Biomedical Engineering Program, University of South Dakota, 4800 N Career Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57107, USA
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Li J, Barrow D, Howell H, Kalachandra S. In vitro drug release study of methacrylate polymer blend system: effect of polymer blend composition, drug loading and solubilizing surfactants on drug release. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2010; 21:583-588. [PMID: 19856082 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-009-3899-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2007] [Accepted: 10/05/2009] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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The application of polymers as the drug delivery systems for treating oral infections is a relatively new area of research. The present study was to test the release of the antibacterial drug chlorhexidine diacetate (CHDA), the antifungal drug Nystatin (NYS) and the antiviral drug acyclovir (ACY) from polymer blends of poly(ethyl methacrylate) and poly(n-hexyl methacrylate) of different compositions. The effects of polymer blend composition, drug loading and solubilizing surfactants on the release of the drugs have been studied. Measurements of the in vitro rate of drug release showed a sustained release of drug over extended periods of time. Drug release rates decreased with increasing PEMA content in polymer blends. CHDA release rates increased steadily with increasing drug load. The drug release rates increased with the addition of surfactants. This study demonstrates that the three therapeutic agents show a sustained rate of drug release from polymer blends of PEMA and PHMA over extended periods of time. By varying polymer blend compositions as well as the drug concentration (loading), it is possible to control the drug release rates to a desired value. The drug release rate is enhanced by addition of surfactants that solubilize drugs in the polymer blends.
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- Jun Li
- Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Center for Oral and Systemic Disease, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599-7455, USA.
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Liu Y, Li C, Chen S, Wachtel E, Koga T, Sokolov JC, Rafailovich MH. Electrospinning of poly(ethylene-co
-vinyl acetate)/clay nanocomposite fibers. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009. [DOI: 10.1002/polb.21877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Urban VM, Seó RS, Giannini M, Arrais CAG. Superficial distribution and identification of antifungal/antimicrobial agents on a modified tissue conditioner by SEM-EDS microanalysis: a preliminary study. J Prosthodont 2009; 18:603-10. [PMID: 19515168 DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-849x.2009.00479.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This study evaluated the incorporation pattern of antifungal/antimicrobial agents added to a tissue conditioner by scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS) analysis. MATERIALS AND METHODS The nystatin dosages incorporated into the tissue conditioner (Softone, Bosworth Co., Skokie, IL) powder were 500,000 U (G1) and 1,000,000 U (G2). The addition of miconazole was at 125 mg (G3) and 250 mg (G4), and ketoconazole was at 100 mg (G5) and 200 mg (G6). Chlorhexidine diacetate was blended at levels of 5% (G7) and 10% (G8) w/w of the total amount (6.35 g) of the tissue conditioner. The drug powder concentrations were blended with the tissue conditioner powder at different concentrations before the addition of the tissue conditioner liquid (5 mL) to the mixture. One group (G0) without any drug incorporation was used as control. Specimens (n = 5) (36 x 7 x 6 mm(3)) were plasticized at room temperature for 10 minutes and carbon sputter coated. All specimens were submitted to SEM-EDS analysis. RESULTS Nystatin and miconazole specimens exhibited particles with irregular shapes and sizes uniformly distributed. Ketoconazole specimens showed small spherical particles with a slight distribution throughout the matrix. Chlorhexidine specimens exhibited irregular particles up to approximately 50 mum in size randomly dispersed within the matrix. CONCLUSIONS Within the limitations of this in vitro study, the modified tissue conditioner showed differences in the particle distribution and size of the antifungal/antimicrobial agent added to the plasticized matrix. Further studies would discriminate the most important particle features that may influence the drug leaching from the plasticized matrix.
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Boateng JS, Stevens HN, Eccleston GM, Auffret AD, Humphrey MJ, Matthews KH. Development and mechanical characterization of solvent-cast polymeric films as potential drug delivery systems to mucosal surfaces. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2009; 35:986-96. [DOI: 10.1080/03639040902744704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Shen EC, Wang C, Fu E, Chiang CY, Chen TT, Nieh S. Tetracycline release from tripolyphosphate-chitosan cross-linked sponge: a preliminaryin vitrostudy. J Periodontal Res 2008; 43:642-8. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0765.2007.01045.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Arnold RR, Wei HH, Simmons E, Tallury P, Barrow DA, Kalachandra S. Antimicrobial activity and local release characteristics of chlorhexidine diacetate loaded within the dental copolymer matrix, ethylene vinyl acetate. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2008; 86:506-13. [DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.31049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Gad HA, El-Nabarawi MA, Abd El-Hady SS. Formulation and evaluation of PLA and PLGA in situ implants containing secnidazole and/or doxycycline for treatment of periodontitis. AAPS PharmSciTech 2008; 9:878-84. [PMID: 18654864 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-008-9126-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2008] [Accepted: 06/26/2008] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study is to formulate in situ implants containing doxycycline hydrochloride and/or secnidazole that could be used in the treatment of periodontitis by direct periodontal intrapocket administration. Biodegradable polymers [poly (lactide) (PLA) and poly (lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA)], each polymer in two concentrations 25%w/w, 35%w/w were used to formulate the in situ implants. The rheological behavior, in vitro drug release and the antimicrobial activity of the prepared implants were evaluated. Increasing the concentration of each polymer increases the viscosity and decreases the percent of the drugs released after 24 h. PLA implants showed a slower drugs release rate than PLGA implants in which the implants composed of 25% PLGA showed the fastest drugs release. The in vitro drug release and antimicrobial activity results were compared with results of Atridox. Results revealed that the pharmaceutical formulation based on 25% PLGA containing secnidazole and doxycycline hydrochloride has promising activity in treating periodontitis in comparison with Atridox.
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Ramadevi A, Padmavathy T, Stigall G, Paquette D, Kalachandra S. EVA copolymer matrix for intra-oral delivery of antimicrobial and antiviral agents. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2008; 19:721-7. [PMID: 17619973 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-007-3109-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2006] [Accepted: 05/15/2007] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Biocompatible ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) was utilized to study the release of an antiviral drug (acyclovir (ACY)) and an antimicrobial drug (doxycycline hyclate (DOH)). Release of both drugs from EVA was measured individually and in combination. The effect of drug combination of DOH and ACY is presented. Additionally, the release rate of DOH after coating of the matrix with a different copolymer, in drug-loading with increasing loads of DOH, and with increases in temperature are also presented. The drugs incorporated in EVA films were prepared from the dry sheet obtained by solvent evaporation of polymer casting solutions with drugs. Drug release from the films was examined for about 12 days in distilled water at 37 degrees C. Changes in optical density were followed spectrophotometrically. The combination of ACY and DOH resulted in an increased release of ACY by about three times (P < 0.001) while DOH showed a decrease in rate of about two times compared to the individual release rates (P = 0.008). Increases in drug levels of DOH resulted in increases in drug release rates (P = 0.001). The release rate of DOH increased with temperature (P = .001; 27, 32, 37 and 42 degrees C were studied) and the energy of activation (DeltaE ( not equal) = 56.69 kJ/mol) was calculated using the Arrhenius equation for the diffusion of DOH molecules. Thus, the release rates of drugs were influenced by many factors: drug combination, coating the device, drug-loading, and temperature variation. Therefore it is proposed that controlling these variables should make it possible to obtain therapeutic levels of drugs released from drug loaded polymer, which may be beneficial in treating oral infections.
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- A Ramadevi
- Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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Victor SP, Kumar TSS. BCP ceramic microspheres as drug delivery carriers: synthesis, characterisation and doxycycline release. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2008; 19:283-90. [PMID: 17597367 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-006-0044-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2006] [Accepted: 11/06/2006] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Resorbable ceramics such as biphasic calcium phosphates (BCP) are ideal candidates as drug delivery systems. The BCP ceramic is based on the optimum balance of the most stable hydroxyapatite (HA) phase and more soluble tricalcium phosphate phase (TCP). Doxycycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used for the local treatment of periodontitis. The development of BCP microspheres and its release kinetics with doxycycline have been studied. The BCP ceramic powder were prepared by microwave processing and characterised by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) methods. The BCP microspheres were formed by liquid immiscibility effect using gelatin and paraffin oil. Difference in the morphology of the microspheres as a function of gelatin content has been observed. Scanning electron microscope indicated spherical and porous morphology of the microspheres. Drug incorporation was studied at varying pH and the pH 7 was found to be optimal for drug loading. Release pattern tend to depend on the morphology of BCP microspheres. An optimum release of 80% drug has been observed for BCP microsphere with HA:TCP=65:35 ratio. The surface area measurement results also correlate with drug release obtained.
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- Sunita Prem Victor
- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras 600036, India
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Kiremitçi AS, Ciftçi A, Ozalp M, Gümüşderelioğlu M. Novel chlorhexidine releasing system developed from thermosensitive vinyl ether-based hydrogels. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2007; 83:609-14. [PMID: 17471518 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.30834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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The aim of this study is to determine the effective concentrations of chlorhexidine on the release for prolonged periods of time from a novel hydrogel system. A hydrogel that exhibits a volume phase transition in response to temperature was synthesized by radiation copolymerization of ethylene glycol vinyl ether and butyl vinyl ether in the presence of crosslinking agent, diethylene glycol divinyl ether. Hydrogel samples in the disc form (diameter, 10 mm and height, 1.5 mm) were utilized as a matrix for the release of an antimicrobial agent, chlorhexidine diacetate. Chlorhexidine loading into the hydrogel was performed by water sorption at 4 degrees C, which allows high swelling and thus high loading capacity, i.e., approximately 36 mg drug per gram of dry gel. Chlorhexidine release was examined as short-term (24 h) and long-term (27 days) by UV spectrophotometer. Microbial studies were carried out by micro-dilution method in order to determine the effectiveness of the drug release. Minimum inhibitory concentration values for the pathogens of Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus casei were determined. The long-term chlorhexidine release is initially very fast. After that, the drug release reaches a slow but a steady rate. Such a release pattern provides an effective drug release. The prolonged release of chlorhexidine is continued up to the 27th day. MIC values for the two pathogens have been shown that the release rate from disc is effective to inhibit the growth of pathogens. These in vitro drug release results suggested that the thermosensitive hydrogel system developed in this study can be evaluated as a delivery system for the release of chlorhexidine.
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- Arlin S Kiremitçi
- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Hacettepe University, Sihhiye, 06100 Ankara, Turkey
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Kalachandra S, Takamata T, Lin DM, Snyder EA, Webster-Cyriaque J. Stability and release of antiviral drugs from ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2006; 17:1227-36. [PMID: 17143753 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-006-0596-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2005] [Accepted: 01/04/2006] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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The use of polymer based drug delivery systems in dentistry is a relatively new area of research with the exception of the inhibition of secondary caries by the release of fluoride ions from polyalkenoate cements and their predecessors silicate cements. The present study was to test on orally biocompatible material, ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA), for release of antiviral drugs at oral therapeutic levels over extended periods of time. We also determined their stability during film casting and release. Materials studied include gancyclovir (GCY), acyclovir (ACY), dichloromethane (DCM), and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA). The square films (3 x 3 x 0.1 cm) were prepared from the dry sheet obtained by solvent evaporation of polymer casting solutions. These solutions were made of EVA and the drug (40:1) in 70 ml of dichloromethane at 38 degrees C. Then drug release characteristics from the drug loaded films were examined at 37 degrees C for a minimum of 14 days in 10 ml medium (ddwater) replaced daily. Kinetics of drug release were followed by spectral measurements using previously determined lambda(max) values (GCY = 250 nm; ACY = 253 nm). A minimum of three samples was tested and reproducible results were obtained. Drug stability (ACY) during film casting and its release was determined using 1H NMR spectrometer (Bruker DRX-500 and 400). Rate of drug release was determined from the part of the curve (rate vs. time) after the onset of the "burst." Although GCY has a larger molecular weight (255) than ACY (225), GCY exhibited about three times higher rate of release than ACY. This difference in rate values may be explained due to its relatively greater solubility in EVA, facilitating faster diffusion of the molecules through the channels present in EVA. This is consistent with the observation that the rate at which drug molecules diffuse through the channels of the polymer, can be increased by decreasing the molecular weight. In the case of ACY, the molecules may be undergoing molecular associations, perhaps dimerization or trimerization in addition to its lower solubility in EVA. The diffusion of ACY tends to be slower under these circumstances compared to GCY resulting in lower rate value than in the case of GCY. Biological studies revealed that ACY exhibited a remarkable decrease in a number of viral organisms present in virus infected cell culture system using real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). NMR analysis indicates that the chemical structure of the drug remains stable during film casting process and release.
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- S Kalachandra
- Dental Research Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7450, USA.
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de Queiroz AAA, Abraham GA, Higa OZ. Controlled release of 5-fluorouridine from radiation-crosslinked poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate) films. Acta Biomater 2006; 2:641-50. [PMID: 16876492 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2006.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2005] [Revised: 05/20/2006] [Accepted: 05/23/2006] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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The effect of gamma-radiation doses of 12.5-380 kGy on the infrared spectra, gel content, mechanical properties, and the release of oxobutyl-5-fluoro-2'-deoxyuridine (OfdUrd, an antitumor agent) from poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate) (EVA) films was studied. The results showed that the application of radiation doses produced a crosslinking reaction leading to a maximum gel content of about 85% in the case of 150 kGy. Higher doses did not increase the gel content in EVA films. The mechanical properties (tensile strength, percentage elongation at break and Young's modulus) of all studied EVA matrices were affected by the exposure to gamma-radiation. Irradiation doses over 50 kGy caused an increase in the Young's modulus of EVA and at the same time a decrease in the strain per cent. Moreover, the network structure formed after irradiation reduced significantly the OFdUrd release from EVA films. In this manner, the radiation dose applied to the polymeric matrix modulated the release of OFdUrd, avoiding the high concentrations that may cause severe systemic toxicity. The loading of OFdUrd to EVA film triggered a slight hyperemia after implantation, while the inflammatory reaction was only observed during the first two days.
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- Alvaro A A de Queiroz
- Departamento de Física e Química, Instituto de Ciências Exatas - Universidade Federal de Itajubá (UNIFEI), Av. BPS. 1303, 37500-903 Itajubá, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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Tallury P, Randall MK, Thaw KL, Preisser JS, Kalachandra S. Effects of solubilizing surfactants and loading of antiviral, antimicrobial, and antifungal drugs on their release rates from ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer. Dent Mater 2006; 23:977-82. [PMID: 17049593 PMCID: PMC3881552 DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2006.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2006] [Revised: 08/21/2006] [Accepted: 08/31/2006] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This study investigates the effects of surfactants and drug loading on the drug release rate from ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer. The release rate of nystatin from EVA was studied with addition of non-ionic surfactants Tween 60 and Cremophor RH 40. In addition, the effect of increasing drug load on the release rates of nystatin, chlorhexidine diacetate and acyclovir is also presented. METHOD Polymer casting solutions were prepared by stirring EVA copolymer and nystatin (2.5wt.%) in dichloromethane. Nystatin and surfactants were added in ratios of (1:1), (1:2) and (1:3). Drug loading was studied with 2.5, 5.0, 7.5, and 10.0wt.% proportions of nystatin, chlorhexidine diacetate and acyclovir incorporated into a separate polymer. Three drug loaded polymer square films (3cmx3cmx0.08cm) were cut from dry films to follow the kinetics of drug release at 37 degrees C. Ten milliliters of either distilled water or PBS was used as the extracting medium that was replaced daily. PBS was used for nystatin release with addition of surfactants and water was used for the study on drug loading and surfactant release. The rate of drug release was measured by UV-spectrophotometer. The amount of surfactant released was determined by HPLC. RESULTS The release of nystatin was low in PBS and its release rate increased with the addition of surfactants. Also, increasing surfactant concentrations resulted in increased drug release rates. The release rates of chlorhexidine diacetate (p<0.0001), acyclovir (p<0.0003) and nystatin (p<0.0017) linearly increased with increasing drug loads. The amount of surfactants released was above the CMC. SIGNIFICANCE This study demonstrates that the three therapeutic agents show a sustained rate of drug release from EVA copolymer over extended periods of time. Nystatin release in PBS is low owing to its poor solubility. Its release rate is enhanced by addition of surfactants and increasing the drug load as well.
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- Padmavathy Tallury
- Center for Oral and Systemic Diseases, Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7455, USA
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- Center for Oral and Systemic Diseases, Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7455, USA
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- Center for Oral and Systemic Diseases, Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7455, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7455, USA
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- Center for Oral and Systemic Diseases, Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7455, USA
- Corresponding Author Tel : +1-919-966-4545; Fax : +1-919-966-7537 (S.Kalachandra)
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Tallury P, Alimohammadi N, Kalachandra S. Poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate) copolymer matrix for delivery of chlorhexidine and acyclovir drugs for use in the oral environment: effect of drug combination, copolymer composition and coating on the drug release rate. Dent Mater 2006; 23:404-9. [PMID: 16556460 DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2006.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2005] [Revised: 01/17/2006] [Accepted: 02/03/2006] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This study utilizes a bio-compatible ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer to deliver drugs at therapeutic levels over extended periods of time. The release rate of an anti-fungal and an anti-microbial drug namely acyclovir (ACY) and chlorhexidine diacetate (CDA) from EVA was investigated individually and as a mixture. The effect of drug combination, the composition of the copolymer and the coating of the matrix with a different polymer on the rate of drug release are presented. METHOD Polymer casting solutions were prepared by homogeneously dissolving EVA copolymer and the drugs in the ratio (40:1) in dichloromethane. The drugs ACY and CDA were used individually as well as in three different weight ratios maintaining the total drug concentration in the polymer at 2.5%. Different concentrations of vinyl acetate (VA) 28, 32 and 40% in the EVA matrix were used to study the release of either ACY or CDA alone while 40% VA was used for the release study of the individual drug as well as their mixtures. Thin square films of 3cmx3cm with a thickness of 0.7mm were cut from the dry sheet obtained by solvent evaporation. Coated films were prepared by dipping ACY and CDA drug-loaded EVA films (VA 40%) into EVA copolymer of VA 32% and then dried. All of the drug-loaded samples were extracted at 37 degrees C in 10ml distilled water that was replaced daily. The rate of individual drug release was measured by UV-spectrophotometer while the mixtures of drugs were measured by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). RESULTS The release rate of ACY is higher than that of CDA both individually and in the ACY/CDA 50/50 mixture. In the other mixtures, the release of the drug is proportional to its concentration in the mixture. Total release of ACY is higher than CDA in most compositions. The effect of increasing the vinyl acetate content of the EVA matrix increased the drug release rate (p=0.02) while coating of films resulted in a decrease of the release rate of the drugs. SIGNIFICANCE Measurements of the in vitro rate of drug release showed that there was a sustained release of drug at an almost constant concentration over extended period of time, thus providing a basis for oral treatment modality. We show that it is possible to alter the rate of drug release in the EVA matrix to a desired value by: (1) changing the composition of the EVA copolymer, (2) altering the mixtures of drugs and (3) coating the matrix with additional polymer. The use of mixtures of drugs that can enhance or decrease the rate of drug release may prove more effective in treating persistent oral infections in immunocompromised patients.
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- Padmavathy Tallury
- Center for Oral and Systemic Diseases, Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7455, USA
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Decker EM, von Ohle C, Weiger R, Wiech I, Brecx M. A synergistic chlorhexidine/chitosan combination for improved antiplaque strategies. J Periodontal Res 2005; 40:373-7. [PMID: 16105089 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0765.2005.00817.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND The minor efficacy of chlorhexidine (CHX) on other cariogenic bacteria than mutans streptococci such as Streptococcus sanguinis may contribute to uneffective antiplaque strategies. METHODS AND RESULTS In addition to CHX (0.1%) as positive control and saline as negative control, two chitosan derivatives (0.2%) and their CHX combinations were applied to planktonic and attached sanguinis streptococci for 2 min. In a preclinical biofilm model, the bacteria suspended in human sterile saliva were allowed to attach to human enamel slides for 60 min under flow conditions mimicking human salivation. The efficacy of the test agents on streptococci was screened by the following parameters: vitality status, colony-forming units (CFU)/ml and cell density on enamel. The first combination reduced the bacterial vitality to approximately 0% and yielded a strong CFU reduction of 2-3 log(10) units, much stronger than CHX alone. Furthermore, the first chitosan derivative showed a significant decrease of the surface coverage with these treated streptococci after attachment to enamel. CONCLUSIONS Based on these results, a new CHX formulation would be beneficial unifying the bioadhesive properties of chitosan with the antibacterial activity of CHX synergistically resulting in a superior antiplaque effect than CHX alone.
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- E-M Decker
- Department of Conservative Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Tuebingen, Germany.
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