Fu C, Brand HS, Nazmi K, Werner A, van Splunter A, Bikker FJ. Carbon dots combined with phytosphingosine inhibit acid-induced demineralization of hydroxyapatite in vitro.
Arch Oral Biol 2024;
160:105911. [PMID:
38335699 DOI:
10.1016/j.archoralbio.2024.105911]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES
To study the effects of carbon dots (CDs), in combination with phytosphingosine (PHS), against acid-induced demineralization of hydroxyapatite in vitro.
METHODS
CDs were generated from citric acid and urea by microwave heating. Transmission electron microscope (TEM), FT-IR, and fluorescence intensity were used to characterize the CDs. A hydroxyapatite (HAp) model was used to investigate the protective effects of CDs, PHS, and their combinations with and without a salivary pellicle against acid-induced demineralization in vitro. Ca2+ release as a parameter to evaluate the inhibition of demineralization was measured by capillary electrophoresis. The interactions between CDs, PHS, and HAp discs were investigated using a fluorescence detector.
RESULTS
Uniform-sized CDs were synthesized, showing typical optical characteristics. CDs exhibited no inhibition of acid-induced demineralization in vitro, in contrast to PHS. Notably, a pre-coating of CDs increased the protective effects of PHS against acid-induced demineralization, which was not disturbed by the presence of a salivary pellicle and Tween 20. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) confirmed the binding and layers formed of both CDs and PHS to the HAp surfaces. Based on fluorescence spectra CDs binding to HAp seemed to be dependent on Ca2+ and PO43- interactions.
CONCLUSIONS
CDs combined with PHS showed protective effects against acid-induced demineralization of HAp discs in vitro.
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