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Domżał-Kędzia M, Ostrowska M, Lewińska A, Łukaszewicz M. Recent Developments and Applications of Microbial Levan, A Versatile Polysaccharide-Based Biopolymer. Molecules 2023; 28:5407. [PMID: 37513279 PMCID: PMC10384002 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28145407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 07/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
Abstract
Polysaccharides are essential components with diverse functions in living organisms and find widespread applications in various industries. They serve as food additives, stabilizers, thickeners, and fat substitutes in the food industry, while also contributing to dietary fiber for improved digestion and gut health. Plant-based polysaccharides are utilized in paper, textiles, wound dressings, biodegradable packaging, and tissue regeneration. Polysaccharides play a crucial role in medicine, pharmacy, and cosmetology, as well as in the production of biofuels and biomaterials. Among microbial biopolymers, microbial levan, a fructose polysaccharide, holds significant promise due to its high productivity and chemical diversity. Levan exhibits a wide range of properties, including film-forming ability, biodegradability, non-toxicity, self-aggregation, encapsulation, controlled release capacity, water retention, immunomodulatory and prebiotic activity, antimicrobial and anticancer activity, as well as high biocompatibility. These exceptional properties position levan as an attractive candidate for nature-based materials in food production, modern cosmetology, medicine, and pharmacy. Advancing the understanding of microbial polymers and reducing production costs is crucial to the future development of these fields. By further exploring the potential of microbial biopolymers, particularly levan, we can unlock new opportunities for sustainable materials and innovative applications that benefit various industries and contribute to advancements in healthcare, environmental conservation, and biotechnology.
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Affiliation(s)
- Marta Domżał-Kędzia
- Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Wroclaw, Joliot Curie 14a, 50-383 Wroclaw, Poland
- Research and Development Department InventionBio S.A., Jakóba Hechlińskiego 4, 85-825 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Research and Development Department InventionBio S.A., Jakóba Hechlińskiego 4, 85-825 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wroclaw, Joliot Curie 14, 50-383 Wroclaw, Poland
- OnlyBio Life S.A., Jakóba Hechlińskiego 6, 85-825 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Wroclaw, Joliot Curie 14a, 50-383 Wroclaw, Poland
- Research and Development Department InventionBio S.A., Jakóba Hechlińskiego 4, 85-825 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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Vinke J, Kaper HJ, Vissink A, Sharma PK. Dry mouth: saliva substitutes which adsorb and modify existing salivary condition films improve oral lubrication. Clin Oral Investig 2020; 24:4019-4030. [PMID: 32303864 PMCID: PMC7544715 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-020-03272-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2019] [Accepted: 04/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Objectives The aims of this study are to assess different saliva substitutes for their efficacy to lubricate the oral cavity, and to relate this oral lubrication to the ability of saliva substitutes to adsorb on and change the structure of the existing salivary conditioning film (SCF). Materials and methods Quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation was used to study the capability of saliva substitutes to interact with natural SCF and the ability to change the secondary SCF (S-SCF). A tongue-enamel friction system mimicking xerostomic conditions was used to assess the relief and relief period expected from these substitutes under set circumstances. Results Saliva Orthana spray, Biotène spray and Gum Hydral gel had an immediate effect on a SCF, increasing its structural softness. BioXtra gel, Biotène gel, Gum Hydral gel and Glandosane spray changed the S-SCF by increasing salivary protein adsorption, while others showed no sign of interaction. With respect to relief, only 2 out of the 16 saliva substitutes tested (Saliva Orthana spray and Gum Hydral gel) performed better than water. Overall, relief period correlated positively to structural softness change, whereas a positive correlation was seen between relief and mass adsorption. Conclusions The majority of saliva substitutes did not adsorb on the SCF, thus did not enhance lubrication. Only saliva substitutes containing carrageenan, carboxymethylcellulose, pig gastric mucin, xanthan gum and carbomer performed better in enhancing oral lubrication. Clinical relevance This objective assessment will help clinicians and patients make better choice of saliva substitutes. This study provides a scientific basis for future improvement in saliva substitutes.
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- Jeroen Vinke
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, 9713 AV, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, 9713 AV, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, 9713 AV, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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Guven Y, Ustun N, Tuna EB, Aktoren O. Antimicrobial Effect of Newly Formulated Toothpastes and a Mouthrinse on Specific Microorganisms: An In Vitro Study. Eur J Dent 2019; 13:172-177. [PMID: 31509875 PMCID: PMC6777162 DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1695655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
Abstract
Objective
The aim of this in vitro study was to assess the antimicrobial properties of newly formulated toothpastes (four toothpastes for adults and two toothpastes for kids/babies) and a mouthrinse.
Materials and Methods
Newly formulated six different toothpastes and one mouthrinse of a single brand and commercially available five toothpastes and three mouthrinse were investigated for their antimicrobial activity against two oral pathogens,
Streptococcus mutans
and
Candida albicans
, by agar well diffusion assay. After incubation, the inhibition zone diameters were measured in millimeters and statistical analyses were performed.
Results
All experimental adult toothpastes exhibited good antimicrobial activity against
S. mutans
and
C. albicans
except the experimental toothpaste D. Experimental toothpaste B exhibited the highest antibacterial activity against
C. albicans
and
S. mutans
. Experimental toothpaste for kids showed the best antimicrobial activity against
S. mutans
when kids’ toothpastes were compared. None of the tested toothpastes for kids/babies showed antibacterial effects for
C. albicans
. Among the mouthrinse tested, Sensodyne mouthrinse showed the best results. Experimental mouthrinse showed significantly lower antibacterial activity against
S. mutans
then Sensodyne, Eludril, and chlorhexidine mouthrinse.
Conclusion
Although experimental toothpaste and mouthrinse formulations revealed good results in terms of antimicrobial activity to some specific microorganisms, further studies involving more bacterial species or analyzing the quality and efficacy of these products by other in vitro or in vivo tests are needed.
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- Yeliz Guven
- Department of Pedodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pedodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pedodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pedodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Tiwari S, Gupta PK, Bagbi Y, Sarkar T, Solanki PR. L-cysteine capped lanthanum hydroxide nanostructures for non-invasive detection of oral cancer biomarker. Biosens Bioelectron 2017; 89:1042-1052. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2016.10.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2016] [Revised: 10/04/2016] [Accepted: 10/06/2016] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Ragioto DAMT, Carrasco LDM, Carmona-Ribeiro AM. Novel gramicidin formulations in cationic lipid as broad-spectrum microbicidal agents. Int J Nanomedicine 2014; 9:3183-92. [PMID: 25061295 PMCID: PMC4085336 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s65289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Dioctadecyldimethylammonium bromide (DODAB) is an antimicrobial lipid that can be dispersed as large closed bilayers (LV) or bilayer disks (BF). Gramicidin (Gr) is an antimicrobial peptide assembling as channels in membranes and increasing their permeability towards cations. In mammalian cells, DODAB and Gr have the drawbacks of Gram-positive resistance and high toxicity, respectively. In this study, DODAB bilayers incorporating Gr showed good antimicrobial activity and low toxicity. Techniques employed were spectroscopy, photon correlation spectroscopy for sizing and evaluation of the surface potential at the shear plane, turbidimetric detection of dissipation of osmotic gradients in LV/Gr, determination of bacterial cell lysis, and counting of colony-forming units. There was quantitative incorporation of Gr and development of functional channels in LV. Gr increased the bilayer charge density in LV but did not affect the BF charge density, with localization of Gr at the BF borders. DODAB/Gr formulations substantially reduce Gr toxicity against eukaryotic cells and advantageously broaden the antimicrobial activity spectrum, effectively killing Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus bacteria with occurrence of cell lysis.
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- Danielle A M T Ragioto
- Departamento de Bioquímica, Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Histatins are a group of antimicrobial peptides, found in the saliva of man and some higher primates, which possess antifungal properties. Histatins bind to a receptor on the fungal cell membrane and enter the cytoplasm where they target the mitochondrion. They induce the non-lytic loss of ATP from actively respiring cells, which can induce cell death. In addition, they have been shown to disrupt the cell cycle and lead to the generation of reactive oxygen species. Their mode of action is distinct from those exhibited by the conventional azole and polyene drugs, hence histatins may have applications in controlling drug-resistant fungal infections. The possibility of utilising histatins for the control of fungal infections of the oral cavity is being actively pursued with the antifungal properties of topical histatin preparations and histatin-impregnated denture acrylic being evaluated. Initial clinical studies are encouraging, having demonstrated the safety and efficacy of histatin preparations in blocking the adherence of the yeast Candida albicans to denture acrylic, retarding plaque formation and reducing the severity of gingivitis. Histatins may represent a new generation of antimicrobial compounds for the treatment of oral fungal infections and have the advantage, compared with conventional antifungal agents, of being a normal component of human saliva with no apparent adverse effects on host tissues and having a mode of action distinct to azole and polyene antifungals.
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- Kevin Kavanagh
- Medical Mycology Unit, Department of Biology, National Institute for Cellular Biotechnology, NUI Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland.
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Yoshinari M, Kato T, Matsuzaka K, Hayakawa T, Shiba K. Prevention of biofilm formation on titanium surfaces modified with conjugated molecules comprised of antimicrobial and titanium-binding peptides. BIOFOULING 2010; 26:103-110. [PMID: 20390560 DOI: 10.1080/08927010903216572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Specific binding of antimicrobial peptides to titanium (Ti) surfaces may serve to prevent biofilm formation, leading to a reduction in peri-implantitis. This study evaluated the binding behavior of conjugated molecules consisting of antimicrobial and hexapeptidic Ti-binding peptides (minTBP-1) using the quartz crystal microbalance (QCM-D) technique, and investigated the effect of modification of Ti surfaces with these peptides on the bioactivity of Porphyromonas gingivalis. Four kinds of peptide were prepared: histatin 5 (DSHAKRHHGYKRKFHEKHHSHRGY), minTBP-1 + histatin 5 (RKLPDAPDSHAKRHHGYKRKFHEKHHSHRGY), lactoferricin (FQWQRNMRKVR), and minTBP-1 + lactoferricin (RKLPDAPGGFQWQRNMRKVR). The QCM-D analysis demonstrated that significantly larger increases in peptide adsorption were observed in the conjugated peptides than in antimicrobial peptides alone. In addition, ATP activity in P. gingivalis in peptide-modified specimens significantly decreased compared to that in the Ti control. These results indicate that surface modification with conjugated molecules consisting of antimicrobial and Ti-binding peptides is a promising method for reduction of biofilm formation on Ti surfaces.
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- Masao Yoshinari
- Division of Oral Implants Research and HRC7, Oral Health Science Center, Tokyo Dental College, Mihama-ku, Chiba, Japan.
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Rinaudo M. Main properties and current applications of some polysaccharides as biomaterials. POLYM INT 2008. [DOI: 10.1002/pi.2378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 672] [Impact Index Per Article: 42.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Rodrigues L, Banat IM, Teixeira J, Oliveira R. Strategies for the prevention of microbial biofilm formation on silicone rubber voice prostheses. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2007; 81:358-70. [PMID: 17022068 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.30673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Total laryngectomy, a surgical treatment for extensive cancer of larynx, which alters swallowing and respiration in patients, is followed up with a surgical voice restoration procedure comprising tracheoesophageal puncture techniques with insertion of a "voice prosthesis" to improve successful voice rehabilitation. However, microbial colonization is a major drawback of these devices. Antimicrobials are usually used to prevent the colonization of silicone rubber voice prostheses by microorganisms. However, long-term medication induces the development of resistant strains with all associated risks and the development of alternative prophylactic and therapeutic agents, including probiotics and biosurfactants, have been suggested. The inhibition of microbial growth on surfaces can also be achieved by several other techniques involving the modification of physicochemical properties of the biomaterial surface or the covalently binding of antimicrobial agents to the biomaterial surface. An overview of the different approaches investigated to date and future perspectives to reduce the frequent replacements of voice prostheses in laryngectomized patients through microbial biofilm retardation is presented and discussed.
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- Lígia Rodrigues
- Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Universidade do Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal.
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Yoshinari M, Kato T, Matsuzaka K, Hayakawa T, Inoue T, Oda Y, Okuda K, Shimono M. Adsorption behavior of antimicrobial peptide histatin 5 on PMMA. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2006; 77:47-54. [PMID: 16206258 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.30393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Adsorption of antimicrobial peptide histatin 5 on a poly(methyl methacrylate) denture base may serve to prevent biofilm formation, leading to a reduction of denture-induced stomatitis. This study focused on adsorption behavior of histatin 5 onto PMMA surfaces modified using a cold plasma technique and the effectiveness of histatin 5 adsorption for reducing Candida albicans biofilm formation by the quartz crystal microbalance-dissipation (QCM-D) technique. PMMA spin-coated specimens were treated with oxygen (O(2)) plasma using a plasma surface modification apparatus. The amount of histatin 5 adsorbed onto the PMMA treated with O(2) plasma is more than six times greater than that adsorbed onto untreated PMMA. The degree of histatin 5 adsorption had a negative correlation with the contact angle, whereas that of zeta-potential showed no significant correlation. XPS analysis revealed that the introduction of the carboxyl and O(2) functional groups were observable on the O(2) plasma-treated PMMA. Increased surface hydrophilicity and the formation of the carboxyl could be responsible for histatin 5 adsorption on plasma-treated PMMA. There is no significant difference between histatin-adsorbed PMMA and control PMMA for C. albicans initially attached. On the contrary, the amount of C. albicans colonization on histatin-adsorbed PMMA was significantly less than the control.
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- Masao Yoshinari
- Department of Dental Materials Science and Oral Health Science Center, Tokyo Dental College, 1-2-2 Masago, Chiba 261-8502, Japan.
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. ADG, . HZ. Antimicrobial Peptides: Basic Mechanisms of Action and Emerging Pharmacological Interest. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2005. [DOI: 10.3923/ajb.2006.28.40] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Vissink A, Burlage FR, Spijkervet FK, Veerman EC, Nieuw Amerongen AV. Prevention and Treatment of Salivary Gland Hypofunction Related to Head and Neck Radiation Therapy and Chemotherapy. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2004; 1:111-8. [DOI: 10.3816/sct.2004.n.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Oosterhof JJ, Elving GJ, Stokroos I, van Nieuw Amerongen A, van der Mei HC, Busscher HJ, van Weissenbruch R, Albers FW. The influence of antimicrobial peptides and mucolytics on the integrity of biofilms consisting of bacteria and yeasts as affecting voice prosthetic air flow resistances. BIOFOULING 2003; 19:347-353. [PMID: 14768463 DOI: 10.1080/08927010310001612054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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The integrity of biofilms on voice prostheses used to rehabilitate speech in laryngectomized patients causes unwanted increases in airflow resistance, impeding speech. Biofilm integrity is ensured by extracellular polymeric substances (EPS). This study aimed to determine whether synthetic salivary peptides or mucolytics, including N-acetylcysteine and ascorbic acid, influence the integrity of voice prosthetic biofilms. Biofilms were grown on voice prostheses in an artificial throat model and exposed to synthetic salivary peptides, mucolytics and two different antiseptics (chlorhexidine and Triclosan). Synthetic salivary peptides did not reduce the air flow resistance of voice prostheses afterm biofilm formation. Although both chlorhexidine and Triclosan reduced microbial numbers on the prostheses, only the Triclosan-containing positive control reduced the air flow resistance. Unlike ascorbic acid, the mucolytic N-acetylcysteine removed most EPS from the biofilms and induced a decrease in air flow resistance.
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- Janine J Oosterhof
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Groningen, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Groenink J, Ruissen ALA, Lowies D, van 't Hof W, Veerman ECI, Nieuw Amerongen AV. Degradation of antimicrobial histatin-variant peptides in Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus mutans. J Dent Res 2003; 82:753-7. [PMID: 12939363 DOI: 10.1177/154405910308200918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Histidine-free variants of salivary histatin 5 have a broad antimicrobial activity against various bacteria. In relation to a possible therapeutic application, we were interested in the susceptibility of these small peptides (14 amino acids long) to microbial proteinases and whether this affects their antimicrobial activity. Analyses by SDS-PAGE of supernatants of peptide-bacteria incubation showed a reduction in protein bands within 15 minutes' incubation, as a result of cellular internalization. Degradation products of dhvar1 and dhvar2 appeared within one hour in the supernatants of Streptococcus mutans and Staphylococcus aureus. In contrast, the variants dhvar3 and dhvar4 were more resistant to degradation under the same conditions. MALDI-TOF analyses identified cleavage of dhvar1 and dhvar2 at Glu(6). The N-terminal peptide part (1-6) of dhvar1 and 2 showed no bactericidal activity, while peptide fragment (7-14) showed a highly reduced bactericidal activity.
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- J Groenink
- Department of Dental Basic Sciences, Section of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Van der Boechorststraat 7, 1081 BT Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Ruissen ALA, Groenink J, Lommerse CH, Van 't Hof W, Veerman ECI, Nieuw Amerongen AV. Effects of carbohydrate polymers applicable in saliva substitutes on the anti-Candida activity of a histatin-derived peptide. Arch Oral Biol 2002; 47:749-56. [PMID: 12446181 DOI: 10.1016/s0003-9969(02)00063-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The effects of polymers applicable in saliva substitutes on the anti-Candida activity of the cationic antimicrobial peptide dhvar1 were investigated. Dhvar1 is a derivative of the 14 C-terminal amino acids of histatin 5. The effects of the following polymers were tested: uncharged hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC), negatively charged xanthan (XG) and three types of negatively charged carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) of identical mass but different degrees of carboxylic acid-group substitution (DS). The effects were tested at pH 4.0, 7.0 and 8.5 in a killing assay. HEC had no effect at any pH tested; XG and the three types of CMC caused a decrease in activity at increasing concentrations. Within the CMC group, inhibition increased slightly with increasing DS. These results suggest that the reduction in activity associated with these polymers is the result of electrostatic interaction between the positively charged peptides and the negatively charged polymers. In the absence of polymers, no effect of pH was found on the activity of dhvar1. In the presence of the charged polymers XG and CMC, lowering the pH from 7.0 to 4.0 resulted in a decrease of dhvar1 activity. It was concluded that, with respect to the retention of activity, HEC is the most appropriate polymer for use in combination with dhvar1. However, for use in saliva substitutes XG seems more suitable because of its rheological properties. If XG or CMC are to be used, their reductive effect on the anti-Candida activity of dhvar1 should be compensated for by increasing the peptide dose.
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- Anita L A Ruissen
- Section of Oral Biochemistry, Department of Dental Basic Sciences, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Van der Boechorststraat 7, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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van 't Hof W, Veerman EC, Helmerhorst EJ, Amerongen AV. Antimicrobial peptides: properties and applicability. Biol Chem 2001; 382:597-619. [PMID: 11405223 DOI: 10.1515/bc.2001.072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 143] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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All organisms need protection against microorganisms, e. g. bacteria, viruses and fungi. For many years, attention has been focused on adaptive immunity as the main antimicrobial defense system. However, the adaptive immune system, with its network of humoral and cellular responses is only found in higher animals, while innate immunity is encountered in all living creatures. The turning point in the appreciation of the innate immunity was the discovery of antimicrobial peptides in the early eighties. In general these peptides act by disrupting the structural integrity of the microbial membranes. It has become clear that membrane-active peptides and proteins play a crucial role in both the innate and the adaptive immune system as antimicrobial agents. This review is focused on the functional and structural features of the naturally occurring antimicrobial peptides, and discusses their potential as therapeutics.
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- W van 't Hof
- Department of Oral Biology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Nieuw Amerongen AV, Roukema PA, Veerman EC, Vissink A. The historical development of salivary research in The Netherlands. J Dent Res 2000; 79:1928-32. [PMID: 11201040 DOI: 10.1177/00220345000790120101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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