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Moellmann HL, Kommer K, Karnatz N, Pfeffer K, Henrich B, Rana M. Molecular Genetic Analysis of Perioperative Colonization by Infection-Related Microorganisms in Patients Receiving Intraoral Microvascular Grafts. J Clin Med 2024; 13:4103. [PMID: 39064142 PMCID: PMC11278416 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13144103] [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: 06/10/2024] [Revised: 06/24/2024] [Accepted: 07/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Background/Objectives: In oral and maxillofacial surgery, the reconstruction of defects often involves the transfer of skin tissue into the oral cavity utilizing microvascular grafts. This study investigates postoperative changes in microbial colonization following intraoral microvascular transplantation, as well as potential influencing factors. Methods: In 37 patients undergoing intraoral reconstructions, pre- and postoperative swabs were taken from the donor and recipient regions to quantify the seven selected marker bacteria using TaqMan PCRs. Patient-specific factors and clinical data were also recorded. Results: The infection-associated Acinetobacter baumannii tended to decrease postoperatively, while the infectious pathogens Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococcus faecalis and the family of Enterobacteriaceae showed a postoperative increase without being directly associated with a clinical infection. Streptococcus mitis showed a significant postoperative decrease on buccal mucosa and increase on the graft surface (oral dysbiosis) and was significantly reduced or displaced by other bacteria (e.g., Mycoplasma salivarium, positive selection) when treated with ampicillin/sulbactam. Conclusions: The cutaneous microbiome of the graft adapts to the local intraoral environment. Postoperative shifts in oral bacterial colonization and an increase in infection-relevant bacteria were observed. These perioperative changes in colonization are also influenced by the administration of ampicillin/sulbactam. Consequently, single doses of antibiotics appear to be more beneficial compared to longer-term preventive use.
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- Henriette Louise Moellmann
- Department of Cranio-and-Maxillo Facial Surgery, University Hospital Düsseldorf, Moorenstraße 5, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany; (N.K.); (M.R.)
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- Institute of Medical Microbiology and Hospital Hygiene, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany; (K.K.); (K.P.); (B.H.)
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- Department of Cranio-and-Maxillo Facial Surgery, University Hospital Düsseldorf, Moorenstraße 5, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany; (N.K.); (M.R.)
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- Institute of Medical Microbiology and Hospital Hygiene, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany; (K.K.); (K.P.); (B.H.)
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- Institute of Medical Microbiology and Hospital Hygiene, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany; (K.K.); (K.P.); (B.H.)
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- Department of Cranio-and-Maxillo Facial Surgery, University Hospital Düsseldorf, Moorenstraße 5, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany; (N.K.); (M.R.)
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Bakr MM, Caswell GM, Hussein H, Shamel M, Al-Ankily MM. Considerations for oral and dental tissues in holistic care during long-haul space flights. Front Physiol 2024; 15:1406631. [PMID: 39055690 PMCID: PMC11269229 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2024.1406631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
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The health of astronauts during and after the return from long-haul space missions is paramount. There is plethora of research in the literature about the medical side of astronauts' health, however, the dental and oral health of the space crew seem to be overlooked with limited information in the literature about the effects of the space environment and microgravity on the oral and dental tissues. In this article, we shed some light on the latest available research related to space dentistry and provide some hypotheses that could guide the directions of future research and help maintain the oral health of space crews. We also promote for the importance of regenerative medicine and dentistry as well highlight the opportunities available in the expanding field of bioprinting/biomanufacturing through utilizing the effects of microgravity on stem cells culture techniques. Finally, we provide recommendations for adopting a multidisciplinary approach for oral healthcare during long-haul space flights.
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- Mahmoud M. Bakr
- School of Medicine and Dentistry, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The British University in Egypt, Cairo, Egypt
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The British University in Egypt, Cairo, Egypt
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Xiang X, Peng B, Liu K, Wang T, Ding P, Zhu Y, Cheng K, Ming Y. Prediction of delayed graft function by early salivary microbiota following kidney transplantation. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2024; 108:402. [PMID: 38951204 PMCID: PMC11217047 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-024-13236-w] [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: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 06/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024]
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Delayed graft function (DGF) is a frequently observed complication following kidney transplantation (KT). Our prior research revealed dynamic shifts in salivary microbiota post-KT with immediate graft function (IGF), yet its behavior during DGF remains unexplored. Five recipients with DGF and 35 recipients with IGF were enrolled. Saliva samples were collected during the perioperative period, and 16S rRNA gene sequencing was performed. The salivary microbiota of IGFs changed significantly and gradually stabilized with the recovery of renal function. The salivary microbiota composition of DGFs was significantly different from that of IGFs, although the trend of variation appeared to be similar to that of IGFs. Salivary microbiota that differed significantly between patients with DGF and IGF at 1 day after transplantation were able to accurately distinguish the two groups in the randomForest algorithm (accuracy = 0.8333, sensitivity = 0.7778, specificity = 1, and area under curve = 0.85), with Selenomonas playing an important role. Bacteroidales (Spearman's r = - 0.4872 and p = 0.0293) and Veillonella (Spearmen's r = - 0.5474 and p = 0.0125) were significantly associated with the serum creatinine in DGF patients. Moreover, the significant differences in overall salivary microbiota structure between DGF and IGF patients disappeared upon long-term follow-up. This is the first study to investigate the dynamic changes in salivary microbiota in DGFs. Our findings suggested that salivary microbiota was able to predict DGF in the early stages after kidney transplantation, which might help the perioperative clinical management and early-stage intervention of kidney transplant recipients. KEY POINTS: • Salivary microbiota on the first day after KT could predict DGF. • Alterations in salivary taxa after KT are related to recovery of renal function.
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- Xuyu Xiang
- The Transplantation Center of the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China
- Engineering and Technology Research Center for Transplantation Medicine of National Health Commission, Changsha, China
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- The Transplantation Center of the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China
- Engineering and Technology Research Center for Transplantation Medicine of National Health Commission, Changsha, China
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- The Transplantation Center of the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China
- Engineering and Technology Research Center for Transplantation Medicine of National Health Commission, Changsha, China
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- The Transplantation Center of the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China
- Engineering and Technology Research Center for Transplantation Medicine of National Health Commission, Changsha, China
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- The Transplantation Center of the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China
- Engineering and Technology Research Center for Transplantation Medicine of National Health Commission, Changsha, China
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- The Transplantation Center of the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China
- Engineering and Technology Research Center for Transplantation Medicine of National Health Commission, Changsha, China
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- The Transplantation Center of the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China
- Engineering and Technology Research Center for Transplantation Medicine of National Health Commission, Changsha, China
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- The Transplantation Center of the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China.
- Engineering and Technology Research Center for Transplantation Medicine of National Health Commission, Changsha, China.
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Xie Y, Fan Y, Su M, Wang Y, Zhang G. Characteristics of the oral microbiota in patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome. Clin Rheumatol 2024; 43:1939-1947. [PMID: 38602612 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-024-06958-9] [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: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS) is an autoimmune disease with unknown etiology that is considered to be related to environmental and genetic factors. The aim of this study was to clarify the oral microflora characteristics of pSS patients and to reveal the connection between oral bacterial composition and dental caries using a high-throughput sequencing technique. METHODS Thirty-five pSS patients and 20 healthy controls were enrolled in this study. We collected saliva and plaque samples from pSS patients and saliva samples from healthy controls. We used 16S ribosomal DNA (16S rDNA) high-throughput sequencing targeting the V3-V4 hypervariable region to determine the composition and structure of the microbiota in the three sample sets. Finally, bioinformatics analyses, including the diversity of the microbiota, species differences, and functional prediction were performed. RESULTS In the alpha diversity and beta diversity analysis, the Chao1 (P < 0.01), observed species (P < 0.01), and PD whole tree indices (P < 0.01) were significantly lower in the saliva and plaque samples of pSS patients than in the saliva samples of healthy controls, but the Shannon (P < 0.01) and Simpson indices (P < 0.01) were significantly higher in the healthy controls, and their total diversity significantly differed. In the main flora composition at the genus level (top 10), we identified Prevotella and Veillonella as more enriched in the saliva of pSS patients and Fusobacterium, Actinomyces, and Leptotrichia as more enriched in the plaque of pSS patients. Predictive functional analysis showed that the oral microbiota of pSS patients was related to translation, metabolism of cofactors and vitamins, and nucleotide metabolism. CONCLUSIONS The oral microbial ecology of patients with pSS is dysregulated, resulting in a decrease in overall diversity. Prevotella and Veillonella may be related to pSS, while Fusobacterium, Actinomyces, and Leptotrichia may be related to dental caries in pSS patients. Key Points • This study revealed differences in the oral microbial composition of patients with pSS compared to healthy controls. • We included a plaque group of pSS patients to identify the microbiota related to pSS and dental caries. • Prevotella and Veillonella may contribute to pSS, and Fusobacterium, Actinomyces, and Leptotrichia are associated with dental caries in pSS patients.
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- Yiwen Xie
- Department of Stomatology, Shantou Central Hospital, Shantou, 515041, China.
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- Department of Pathology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, China
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- Department of Pathology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Shantou Central Hospital, Shantou, 515041, China
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- Department of Pathology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, China.
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Li Y, Xiang Y, Ren H, Zhang C, Hu Z, Leng W, Xia L. Association between periodontitis and dental caries: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Oral Investig 2024; 28:306. [PMID: 38727727 PMCID: PMC11087323 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-024-05687-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Recent evidence suggested a link between periodontitis (PD) and dental caries, but the trends and nature of this association remained unclear. The overall aim of this study was to critically assess the correlation of two disorders. METHODS A comprehensive search was conducted within the PUBMED and EMBASE databases including grey literatures up to July 5th, 2023. The Newcastle-Ottawa scale was used to qualitatively evaluate the risk of bias. RESULTS Overall, 18 studies were included. In terms of caries risk in PD patients, the prevalence of caries was increased by PD (OR = 1.57, 95%CI:1.20-2.07), both in crown (OR = 1.03, 95%CI:1.01-1.05) and root caries (OR = 2.10, 95%CI:1.03-4.29). Odds of caries were also raised by PD severity (OR moderate = 1.38, 95%CI:1.15-1.66; OR severe = 2.14, 95%CI:1.74-2.64). Besides, patients with PD exhibited a higher mean number of decayed, missing and filled teeth (DMFT) and decayed and filled root teeth (DFR) [weighted mean difference (WMD)DMFT = 0.87, 95%CI: -0.03-1.76; WMDDFR = 1.13, 95%CI: 0.48-1.78]. Likewise, patients with caries had an elevated risk of PD (OR = 1.79, 95%CI:1.36-2.35). However, Streptococcus mutans, one of the main pathogens of caries, was negatively correlated with several main pathogens of periodontitis. CONCLUSIONS This study indicated a positive correlation between dental caries and periodontitis clinically, while the two disease-associated pathogens were antagonistic. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Further research, including clinical cohort studies and mechanisms of pathogens interaction is needed on this link for better prevention and treatment of PD and caries. In addition, innovative prevention strategies need to be developed and incorporated in dental practices to prevent these two highly prevalent oral diseases.
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- Yixin Li
- Department of Stomatology, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, 442000, Hubei, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, 442000, Hubei, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, 442000, Hubei, China
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- Center for Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Research, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, 442000, Hubei, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, 442000, Hubei, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, 442000, Hubei, China.
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- Department of Stomatology, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, 442000, Hubei, China.
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Araujo TT, Carvalho TS, Dionizio A, Rodrigues CMVBF, Henrique-Silva F, Chiaratti M, Santos A, Alves L, Ferro M, Buzalaf MAR. Acquired Pellicle and Biofilm Engineering by Rinsing with Hemoglobin Solution. Caries Res 2024; 58:162-172. [PMID: 38432208 DOI: 10.1159/000537976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION The identification of acid-resistant proteins, including hemoglobin (Hb), within the acquired enamel pellicle (AEP) led to the proposition of the "acquired pellicle engineering" concept, which involves the modification of the AEP by incorporating specific proteins, presenting a novel strategy to prevent dental demineralization. OBJECTIVE Combining in vivo and in vitro proof-of-concept protocols, we sought to reveal the impact of AEP engineering with Hb protein on the biofilm microbiome and enamel demineralization. METHODS In the in vivo studies, 10 volunteers, in 2 independent experiments, rinsed (10 mL,1 min) with deionized water-negative control or 1.0 mg/mL Hb. The AEP and biofilm formed along 2 or 3 h, respectively, were collected. AEP was analyzed by quantitative shotgun-label-free proteomics and biofilm by 16S-rRNA next-generation sequencing (NGS). In in vitro study, a microcosm biofilm protocol was employed. Seventy-two bovine enamel specimens were treated with (1) phosphate-buffered solution (PBS), (2) 0.12% chlorhexidine, (3) 500 ppm NaF, (4) 1.0 mg/mL Hb, (5) 2.0 mg/mL Hb, and (6) 4.0 mg/mL Hb. The biofilm was cultivated for 5 days. Resazurin, colony forming units (CFU), and transversal microradiography were performed. RESULTS Proteomics and NGS analysis revealed that Hb increased proteins with antioxidant, antimicrobial, acid-resistance, hydroxyapatite-affinity, calcium-binding properties and showed a reduction in oral pathogenic bacteria. In vitro experiments demonstrated that the lowest Hb concentration was the most effective in reducing bacterial activity, CFU, and enamel demineralization compared to PBS. CONCLUSION These findings suggest that Hb could be incorporated into anticaries dental products to modify the oral microbiome and control caries, highlighting its potential for AEP and biofilm microbiome engineering.
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- Tamara T Araujo
- Department of Biological Sciences, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil
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- Departamento de Genética e Evolução, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Departamento de Genética e Evolução, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Departamento de Genética e Evolução, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Departamento de Genética e Evolução, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Department of General and Applied Biology, Paulista State University (UNESP), Rio Claro, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil
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Luo SC, Wei SM, Luo XT, Yang QQ, Wong KH, Cheung PCK, Zhang BB. How probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, and postbiotics prevent dental caries: an oral microbiota perspective. NPJ Biofilms Microbiomes 2024; 10:14. [PMID: 38402294 PMCID: PMC10894247 DOI: 10.1038/s41522-024-00488-7] [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: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024] Open
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Dental caries, a highly prevalent oral disease, impacts a significant portion of the global population. Conventional approaches that indiscriminately eradicate microbes disrupt the natural equilibrium of the oral microbiota. In contrast, biointervention strategies aim to restore this balance by introducing beneficial microorganisms or inhibiting cariogenic ones. Over the past three decades, microbial preparations have garnered considerable attention in dental research for the prevention and treatment of dental caries. However, unlike related pathologies in the gastrointestinal, vaginal, and respiratory tracts, dental caries occurs on hard tissues such as tooth enamel and is closely associated with localized acid overproduction facilitated by cariogenic biofilms. Therefore, it is insufficient to rely solely on previous mechanisms to delineate the role of microbial preparations in the oral cavity. A more comprehensive perspective should involve considering the concepts of cariogenic biofilms. This review elucidates the latest research progress, mechanisms of action, challenges, and future research directions regarding probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, and postbiotics for the prevention and treatment of dental caries, taking into account the unique pathogenic mechanisms of dental caries. With an enhanced understanding of oral microbiota, personalized microbial therapy will emerge as a critical future research trend.
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- Si-Chen Luo
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Biology, Department of Biology, College of Science, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, Guangdong, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Biology, Department of Biology, College of Science, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, Guangdong, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Biology, Department of Biology, College of Science, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, Guangdong, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Biology, Department of Biology, College of Science, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, Guangdong, PR China
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- Research Institute for Future Food, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, PR China
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- School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Biology, Department of Biology, College of Science, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, Guangdong, PR China.
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Cheng C, Li G, Yang X, Zhao J, Liu J, Zheng A, Zhang Z. High diversity, close genetic relatedness, and favorable living conditions benefit species co-occurrence of gut microbiota in Brandt's vole. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1337402. [PMID: 38384265 PMCID: PMC10879610 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1337402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024] Open
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Introduction Revealing factors and mechanisms in determining species co-existence are crucial to community ecology, but studies using gut microbiota data are still lacking. Methods Using gut microbiota data of 556 Brandt's voles from 37 treatments in eight experiments, we examined the relationship of species co-occurrence of gut microbiota in Brandt's voles (Lasiopodomys brandtii) with genetic distance (or genetic relatedness), community diversity, and several environmental variables. Results We found that the species co-occurrence index (a larger index indicates a higher co-occurrence probability) of gut microbiota in Brandt's voles was negatively associated with the genetic distance between paired ASVs and the number of cohabitating voles in the experimental space (a larger number represents more crowding social stress), but positively with Shannon diversity index, grass diets (representing natural foods), and non-physical contact within an experimental space (representing less stress). Discussion Our study demonstrated that high diversity, close genetic relatedness, and favorable living conditions would benefit species co-occurrence of gut microbiota in hosts. Our results provide novel insights into factors and mechanisms that shape the community structure and function of gut microbiota and highlight the significance of preserving the biodiversity of gut microbiota.
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- Chaoyuan Cheng
- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Pest Insects and Rodents, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Pest Insects and Rodents, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Chinese Academy of Sciences Center for Excellence in Biotic Interactions, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Pest Insects and Rodents, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Qinling Ecological Security, Shaanxi Institute of Zoology, Xi’an, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Ecology of Tropical Islands, Key Laboratory of Tropical Animal and Plant Ecology of Hainan Province, School of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, Hainan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Pest Insects and Rodents, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Pest Insects and Rodents, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Chinese Academy of Sciences Center for Excellence in Biotic Interactions, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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Zhu D, Qiao P, Zhou Q, Sun H, Xin B, Wu B, Tang C. Effect of 15 days -6° head-down bed rest on microbial communities of supragingival plaque in young men. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1331023. [PMID: 38328428 PMCID: PMC10849213 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1331023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024] Open
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Introduction The microgravity environment astronauts experience during spaceflight can lead to an increased risk of oral diseases and possible changes in oral microecology. In this study, we aimed to assess changes in the microbial community of supragingival plaques to explore the effects of spaceflight microgravity environment on oral microecology. Methods Sixteen healthy male volunteers were recruited, and supragingival plaque samples were collected under -6° head-down bed rest (HDBR) at five-time points: day 1 before HDBR; days 5, 10, and 15 of HDBR; and day 6 of recovery. Bacterial genomic DNA was sequenced using gene sequencing technology with 16S ribosomal ribonucleic acid V3-V4 hypervariable region amplification and the obtained data were analyzed bioinformatically. Results Alpha diversity analysis showed a significant increase in species richness in supragingival plaque samples on day 15 of HDBR compared with that at pre-HDBR. Beta diversity analysis revealed that the community composition differed among the groups. Species distribution showed that, compared with those at pre-HDBR, the relative abundances of Corynebacterium and Aggregatibacter increased significantly during HDBR, while those of Veillonella, Streptococcus, and Lautropia decreased significantly. Moreover, compared with those at pre-HDBR, the relative abundance of Leptotrichia increased significantly on day 6 of recovery, whereas the relative abundances of Porphyromonas and Streptococcus decreased significantly. Network analysis showed that the interaction relationship between the dominant genera became simpler during HDBR, and the positive and negative correlations between them showed dynamic changes. Phylogenetic investigation of communities by reconstruction of unobserved states analysis showed that the amino acid metabolism function of plaque microorganisms was more enriched during HDBR. Discussion In summary, in a 15-day simulated microgravity environment, the diversity, species distribution, interaction relationship, and metabolic function of the supragingival plaque microbial community changed, which suggests that microgravity may affect the oral microecosystem by changing the balance of supragingival plaque microbial communities and further leading to the occurrence and development of oral diseases.
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- Di Zhu
- 306th Clinical College of PLA, The Fifth Clinical College, Anhui Medical University, Beijing, China
- Department of Stomatology, PLA Strategic Support Force Medical Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Stomatology, PLA Strategic Support Force Medical Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Stomatology, PLA Strategic Support Force Medical Center, Beijing, China
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- 306th Clinical College of PLA, The Fifth Clinical College, Anhui Medical University, Beijing, China
- Department of Stomatology, PLA Strategic Support Force Medical Center, Beijing, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Human Circadian Rhythm and Sleep, Space Science and Technology Institute, Shenzhen, China
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- China Astronaut Research and Training Center, Beijing, China
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- 306th Clinical College of PLA, The Fifth Clinical College, Anhui Medical University, Beijing, China
- Department of Stomatology, PLA Strategic Support Force Medical Center, Beijing, China
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Abdul NS, Shenoy M, Reddy NR, Sangappa SB, Shivakumar GC, Di Blasio M, Cicciù M, Minervini G. Gene sequencing applications to combat oral-cavity related disorders: a systematic review with meta-analysis. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:103. [PMID: 38233799 PMCID: PMC10792784 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03541-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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Gene sequencing (GS) has numerous applications in combatting oral-cavity related disorders, including identifying genetic risk factors for diseases, developing targeted therapies, and improving diagnostic methods. It can help identify specific genetic mutations or variations that increase the risk of developing oral-cavity related disorders, such as oral cancer, periodontal disease, and cleft lip and palate. By the means of the following investigation, our primary objective was to assess the impact of GS technique in diagnosing and potentially treating diseases of the oral cavity by the means of a systematic review and meta-analysis. We commenced by defining the terms "gene sequencing," "oral cavity," and "disorders" as the important elements in our investigation's subject. Next, relevant databases like PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, and Google Scholar were searched using keywords and synonyms for each concept, such as "genomic sequencing," "DNA sequencing," "oral health," "oral diseases," "dental caries," "periodontal disease," "oral cancer," and "salivary gland disorders." We combined several search terms, such as "gene sequencing AND oral disorders AND periodontal disease" or "oral cancer OR genomic sequencing," to further hone your search results using Boolean operators like "AND" and "OR." The oral cavity analysis obtained by CS in the selected articles revealed that most of the disorders were, in fact, a direct causal event influenced by the oral microbiome. Moreover, each sampled oral cavity evidenced a different microbial community, which predicted the precipitation of benign as well as malignant conditions, though not on a definitive basis. In the last ten years, genomic sequencing had advanced remarkably as majority of our selected studies observed, making it possible to diagnose and treat a variety of oral and maxillofacial disorders, including cancer. It was also used to ascertain a person's genetic make-up as well as to spot numerous genetic abnormalities that can predispose individuals to diseases. Understanding the different sequencing techniques and the resulting genetic anomalies may help with their clinical application and lead to an improvement in illness diagnosis and prognosis as a whole in the field of dentistry.
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- Nishath Sayed Abdul
- Faculty of Oral Pathology, Department of OMFS and Diagnostic Sciences, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Oral Pathology, Department of OMFS and Diagnostic Sciences, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Dept of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, JSS Dental College and Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, People's College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, People's University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University Center of Dentistry, University of Parma, 43126, Parma, Italy.
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- Department of General Surgery and Surgical-Medical Specialties, School of Dentistry, University of Catania, 95124, Catania, Italy
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- Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals Saveetha Institute of Medical & Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, 600 077, Chennai, India.
- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Caserta, 81100, Italy.
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Liu J, Ye SY, Xu XD, Liu Q, Ma F, Yu X, Luo YH, Chen LL, Zeng X. Multiomics analysis reveals the genetic and metabolic characteristics associated with the low prevalence of dental caries. J Oral Microbiol 2023; 15:2277271. [PMID: 37928602 PMCID: PMC10623897 DOI: 10.1080/20002297.2023.2277271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023] Open
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Background Despite poor oral hygiene, the Baiku Yao (BKY) ethnic group in China presents a low prevalence of dental caries, which may be related to genetic susceptibility. Due to strict intra-ethnic marriage rule, this ethnic has an advantage in studying the interaction between genetic factors and other regulatory factors related to dental caries. Methods Peripheral blood from a caries-free adult male was used for whole genome sequencing, and the BKY assembled genome was compared to the Han Chinese genome. Oral saliva samples were collected from 51 subjects for metabolomic and metagenomic analysis. Multiomics data were integrated for combined analysis using bioinformatics approaches. Results Comparative genomic analysis revealed the presence of structural variations in several genes associated with dental caries. Metabolomic and metagenomic sequencing demonstrated the caries-free group had significantly higher concentration of antimicrobials and higher abundance of core oral health-related microbiota. The functional analysis indicated that cationic antimicrobial peptide resistance and the lipopolysaccharide biosynthesis pathway were enriched in the caries-free group. Conclusions Our study provided new insights into the specific regulatory mechanisms that contribute to the low prevalence of dental caries in the specific population and may provide new evidence for the genetic diagnosis and control of dental caries.
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- Jinshen Liu
- College of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, College of Life Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, College of Life Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- College of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- College of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- College of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, College of Life Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, College of Life Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- College of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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Oyeyemi BF, Kaur US, Paramraj A, Chintamani, Tandon R, Kumar A, Bhavesh NS. Microbiome analysis of saliva from oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) patients and tobacco abusers with potential biomarkers for oral cancer screening. Heliyon 2023; 9:e21773. [PMID: 38034672 PMCID: PMC10685184 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the most common type of oral cancer and accounts for about 95% of all head and neck cancers with high mortality, usually at a late stage. Dysbiosis in the oral microbiome can lead to chronic inflammatory responses and may predispose to the development and progression of OSCC. Tobacco abuse plays an essential role in oral microbiome dysregulation and OSCC pathogenesis. We used 16S rRNA gene amplicon next-generation sequencing to examine microbial signatures unique to saliva from OSCC patients, tobacco abusers (TA) and controls (n = 10 for each group) to elucidate oral microbiome changes associated with tobacco abuse and OSCC. Overall, the oral microbiome compositions of class Betaproteobacteria and Epsilonproteobacteria, order Neisseriales, Burkholderiales and Campylobacterales, family Burkholderiaceae and Campylobacteraceae and genera Campylobacter and Leptotrichia revealed significant differences among OSCC patients, TA and control. Our preliminary pilot study not only serves as a basis for future studies with large sample size but also gives an indication of microbiome-based potential non-invasive biomarkers for early screening and monitoring of oral carcinogenesis transition due to tobacco abuse.
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- Bolaji Fatai Oyeyemi
- Transcription Regulation Group, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi, 110067, India
- Department of Science Technology, The Federal Polytechnic, P.M.B. 5351, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
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- Laboratory of AIDS Research and Immunology, School of Biotechnology, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Surgery, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC)-Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, 110058, India
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- Department of Surgery, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC)-Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, 110058, India
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- Laboratory of AIDS Research and Immunology, School of Biotechnology, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Surgery, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC)-Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, 110058, India
- Division of Trauma Surgery and Critical Care, Department of Surgical Disciplines, Jai Prakash Narayan Apex Trauma Center, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Transcription Regulation Group, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi, 110067, India
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Arishi RA, Lai CT, Geddes DT, Stinson LF. Impact of breastfeeding and other early-life factors on the development of the oral microbiome. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1236601. [PMID: 37744908 PMCID: PMC10513450 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1236601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023] Open
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The oral cavity is home to the second most diverse microbiome in the human body. This community contributes to both oral and systemic health. Acquisition and development of the oral microbiome is a dynamic process that occurs over early life; however, data regarding longitudinal assembly of the infant oral microbiome is scarce. While numerous factors have been associated with the composition of the infant oral microbiome, early feeding practices (breastfeeding and the introduction of solids) appear to be the strongest determinants of the infant oral microbiome. In the present review, we draw together data on the maternal, infant, and environmental factors linked to the composition of the infant oral microbiome, with a focus on early nutrition. Given evidence that breastfeeding powerfully shapes the infant oral microbiome, the review explores potential mechanisms through which human milk components, including microbes, metabolites, oligosaccharides, and antimicrobial proteins, may interact with and shape the infant oral microbiome. Infancy is a unique period for the oral microbiome. By enhancing our understanding of oral microbiome assembly in early life, we may better support both oral and systemic health throughout the lifespan.
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- Roaa A. Arishi
- School of Molecular Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
- Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Molecular Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
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- School of Molecular Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
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- School of Molecular Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
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Gilbert Klaczko C, Alkhars N, Zeng Y, Klaczko M, Gill A, Kopycka-Kedzierawski D, Jusko T, Sohn M, Xiao J, Gill S. The Oral Microbiome and Cross-Kingdom Interactions during Pregnancy. J Dent Res 2023; 102:1122-1130. [PMID: 37431832 PMCID: PMC10552463 DOI: 10.1177/00220345231176459] [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] [Indexed: 07/12/2023] Open
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Pregnancy initiates a temporary transition in the maternal physiological state, with a shift in the oral microbiome and a potential increase in frequency of oral diseases. The risk of oral disease is higher among populations of Hispanic and Black women and those with lower socioeconomic status (low SES), demonstrating a need for intervention within these high-risk populations. To further our understanding of the oral microbiome of high-risk pregnant women, we characterized the oral microbiome in 28 nonpregnant and 179 pregnant low-SES women during their third trimester living in Rochester, New York. Unstimulated saliva and supragingival plaque samples were collected cross-sectionally, followed by assessment of the bacterial (16S ribosomal RNA) and fungal (18S ITS) microbiota communities. Trained and calibrated dentists performed oral examinations to determine the number of decayed teeth and plaque index. Initially, plaque from 28 nonpregnant women and 48 pregnant women were compared; these data showed significant differences in bacterial abundances based on pregnancy status. To further our understanding of the oral microbiome within the pregnant population, we next examined the oral microbiome within this population based on several variables. Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus oralis, and Lactobacillus were associated with a greater number of decayed teeth. The composition of fungal communities differed between plaque and saliva, demonstrating 2 distinct "mycotypes" that were represented by a greater abundance of Candida in plaque and Malassezia in saliva. Veillonella rogosae, a common oral bacterium, was negatively associated with both plaque index and salivary Candida albicans colonization by culture data. This was further emphasized by in vitro inhibition of C. albicans by V. rogosae. Identification of interactions between the bacterial or fungal oral communities revealed that V. rogosae was positively associated with the oral commensal Streptococcus australis and negatively with the cariogenic Lactobacillus genus, suggesting V. rogosae as a potential biomarker of a noncariogenic oral microbiome.
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- C. Gilbert Klaczko
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA
- Translational Biomedical Science Program, Clinical and Translational Science Institute, University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry, USA
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- Translational Biomedical Science Program, Clinical and Translational Science Institute, University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry, USA
- Department of General Dental Practice, Faculty of Dentistry, Kuwait University, Kuwait
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- Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Chemistry Department, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Computational Biology, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA
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Das A, Patro S, Simnani FZ, Singh D, Sinha A, Kumari K, Rao PV, Singh S, Kaushik NK, Panda PK, Suar M, Verma SK. Biofilm modifiers: The disparity in paradigm of oral biofilm ecosystem. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 164:114966. [PMID: 37269809 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.114966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/05/2023] Open
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A biofilm is a population of sessile microorganisms that has a distinct organized structure and characteristics like channels and projections. Good oral hygiene and reduction in the prevalence of periodontal diseases arise from minimal biofilm accumulation in the mouth, however, studies focusing on modifying the ecology of oral biofilms have not yet been consistently effective. The self-produced matrix of extracellular polymeric substances and greater antibiotic resistance make it difficult to target and eliminate biofilm infections, which lead to serious clinical consequences that are often lethal. Therefore, a better understanding is required to target and modify the ecology of biofilms in order to eradicate the infection, not only in instances of oral disorders but also in terms of nosocomial infections. The review focuses on several biofilm ecology modifiers to prevent biofilm infections, as well as the involvement of biofilm in antibiotic resistance, implants or in-dwelling device contamination, dental caries, and other periodontal disorders. It also discusses recent advances in nanotechnology that may lead to novel strategies for preventing and treating infections caused by biofilms as well as a novel outlook to infection control.
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- Antarikshya Das
- KIIT School of Dental Sciences, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar 751024, Odisha, India
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- KIIT School of Dental Sciences, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar 751024, Odisha, India.
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- KIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar 751024, Odisha, India
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- KIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar 751024, Odisha, India
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- KIIT School of Dental Sciences, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar 751024, Odisha, India
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- KIIT School of Medical Sciences, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar 751024, Odisha, India
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- BVG Life Sciences Limited, Sagar Complex, Old Pune-Mumbai Road, Chinchwad, Pune 411034, India
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- Plasma Bioscience Research Center, Department of Electrical and Biological Physics, Kwangwoon University, 01897 Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Condensed Matter Theory Group, Materials Theory Division, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Uppsala University, Box 516, SE-751 20 Uppsala, Sweden.
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- KIIT School of Dental Sciences, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar 751024, Odisha, India.
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- KIIT School of Dental Sciences, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar 751024, Odisha, India.
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Santacroce L, Passarelli PC, Azzolino D, Bottalico L, Charitos IA, Cazzolla AP, Colella M, Topi S, Godoy FG, D’Addona A. Oral microbiota in human health and disease: A perspective. Exp Biol Med (Maywood) 2023; 248:1288-1301. [PMID: 37688509 PMCID: PMC10625343 DOI: 10.1177/15353702231187645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/11/2023] Open
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The evolution of medical knowledge about oral microbiota has increased awareness of its important role for the entire human body health. A wide range of microbial species colonizing the oral cavity interact both with each other and with their host through complex pathways. Usually, these interactions lead to a harmonious coexistence (i.e. eubiosis). However, several factors - including diet, poor oral hygiene, tobacco smoking, and certain medications, among others - can disrupt this weak homeostatic balance (i.e. dysbiosis) with potential implications on both oral (i.e. development of caries and periodontal disease) and systemic health. This article is thus aimed at providing an overview on the importance of oral microbiota in mediating several physiological and pathological conditions affecting human health. In this context, strategies based on oral hygiene and diet as well as the role of probiotics supplementation are discussed.
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- Luigi Santacroce
- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, Section of Microbiology and Virology, School of Medicine, University Hospital of Bari, Bari 70124, Italy
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- Department of Head, Neck and Sense Organs, Division of Oral Surgery and Implantology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome 00168, Italy
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- Geriatric Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan 20122, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Disciplines, School of Technical Medical Sciences, University of Elbasan “A. Xhuvani,” Elbasan 3001, Albania
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- Department of Clinical Disciplines, School of Technical Medical Sciences, University of Elbasan “A. Xhuvani,” Elbasan 3001, Albania
- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Institute of Bari, Bari 70124, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Riuniti University Hospital of Foggia, Foggia 71122, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, Section of Microbiology and Virology, School of Medicine, University Hospital of Bari, Bari 70124, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Disciplines, School of Technical Medical Sciences, University of Elbasan “A. Xhuvani,” Elbasan 3001, Albania
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- Bioscience Research Center, College of Dentistry, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN 38163, USA
- The Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA
- Department of Surgery, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA
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- Department of Head, Neck and Sense Organs, Division of Oral Surgery and Implantology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome 00168, Italy
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Li H, Niu C, Luo J, Huang Z, Zhou W. Anticariogenic Activity of Celastrol and Its Enhancement of Streptococcal Antagonism in Multispecies Biofilm. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:1245. [PMID: 37627665 PMCID: PMC10451999 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12081245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Dental caries is a chronic disease resulting from dysbiosis in the oral microbiome. Antagonism of commensal Streptococcus sanguinis and Streptococcus gordonii against cariogenic Streptococcus mutans is pivotal to keep the microecological balance. However, concerns are growing on antimicrobial agents in anticaries therapy, for broad spectrum antimicrobials may have a profound impact on the oral microbial community, especially on commensals. Here, we report celastrol, extracted from Traditional Chinese Medicine's Tripterygium wilfordii (TW) plant, as a promising anticaries candidate. Our results revealed that celastrol showed antibacterial and antibiofilm activity against cariogenic bacteria S. mutans while exhibiting low cytotoxicity. By using a multispecies biofilm formed by S. mutans UA159, S. sanguinis SK36, and S. gordonii DL1, we observed that even at relatively low concentrations, celastrol reduced S. mutans proportion and thereby inhibited lactic acid production as well as water-insoluble glucan formation. We found that celastrol thwarted S. mutans outgrowth through the activation of pyruvate oxidase (SpxB) and H2O2-dependent antagonism between commensal oral streptococci and S. mutans. Our data reveal new anticaries properties of celastrol that enhance oral streptococcal antagonism, which thwarts S. mutans outgrowth, indicating its potential to maintain oral microbial balance for prospective anticaries therapy.
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- Hao Li
- Department of Endodontics, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 500 Quxi Road, Shanghai 200011, China; (H.L.)
- National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, No. 639, Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Department of Endodontics, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 500 Quxi Road, Shanghai 200011, China; (H.L.)
- National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, No. 639, Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Department of Endodontics, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 500 Quxi Road, Shanghai 200011, China; (H.L.)
- National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, No. 639, Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Department of Endodontics, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 500 Quxi Road, Shanghai 200011, China; (H.L.)
- National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, No. 639, Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Department of Endodontics, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 500 Quxi Road, Shanghai 200011, China; (H.L.)
- National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, No. 639, Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, China
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Beall CJ, Lilly EA, Granada C, Treas K, Dubois KR, Hashmi SB, Vazquez JA, Hagensee ME, Griffen AL, Leys EJ, Fidel PL. Independent Effects of HIV and Antiretroviral Therapy on the Oral Microbiome Identified by Multivariate Analyses. mBio 2023; 14:e0040923. [PMID: 37071004 PMCID: PMC10294613 DOI: 10.1128/mbio.00409-23] [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: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2023] Open
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The oral microbiome is an important predictor of health and disease. We recently reported significant yet modest effects of HIV under highly active antiretroviral therapy (ART) on the oral microbiome (bacterial and fungal) in a large cohort of HIV-positive (HIV+) and matched HIV-negative (HIV-) individuals. As it was unclear whether ART added to or masked further effects of HIV on the oral microbiome, the present study aimed to analyze the effects of HIV and ART independently, which also included HIV- subjects on preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) therapy. Cross-sectional analyses of the effect of HIV devoid of ART (HIV+ ART- versus matched HIV- subjects) showed a significant effect on both the bacteriome and mycobiome (P < 0.024) after controlling for other clinical variables (permutational multivariate analysis of variance [PERMANOVA] of Bray-Curtis dissimilarity). Cross-sectional analyses evaluating the effects of ART (HIV+ ART+ versus HIV+ ART- subjects) revealed a significant effect on the mycobiome (P < 0.007) but not the bacteriome. In parallel longitudinal analyses, ART (before versus after the initiation of ART) had a significant effect on the bacteriome, but not the mycobiome, of HIV+ and HIV- PrEP subjects (P < 0.005 and P < 0.016, respectively). These analyses also revealed significant differences in the oral microbiome and several clinical variables between HIV- PrEP subjects (pre-PrEP) and the HIV-matched HIV- group (P < 0.001). At the species level, a small number of differences in both bacterial and fungal taxa were identified within the effects of HIV and/or ART. We conclude that the effects of HIV and ART on the oral microbiome are similar to those of the clinical variables but collectively are modest overall. IMPORTANCE The oral microbiome can be an important predictor of health and disease. For persons living with HIV (PLWH), HIV and highly active antiretroviral therapy (ART) may have a significant influence on their oral microbiome. We previously reported a significant effect of HIV with ART on both the bacteriome and mycobiome. It was unclear whether ART added to or masked further effects of HIV on the oral microbiome. Hence, it was important to evaluate the effects of HIV and ART independently. For this, multivariate cross-sectional and longitudinal oral microbiome analyses (bacteriome and mycobiome) were conducted within the cohort, including HIV+ ART+ subjects and HIV+ and HIV- (preexposure prophylaxis [PrEP]) subjects before and after the initiation of ART. While we report independent significant effects of HIV and ART on the oral microbiome, we conclude that their influence is similar to that of the clinical variables but collectively modest overall.
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- Clifford J. Beall
- Division of Biosciences, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Center of Excellence in Oral and Craniofacial Biology, Louisiana State University Health Center School of Dentistry, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Augusta University, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia, USA
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- Center of Excellence in Oral and Craniofacial Biology, Louisiana State University Health Center School of Dentistry, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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- Center of Excellence in Oral and Craniofacial Biology, Louisiana State University Health Center School of Dentistry, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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- Division of Biosciences, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Augusta University, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia, USA
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- Section of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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- Division of Biosciences, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Columbus, Ohio, USA
- Division of Pediatric Dentistry, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Biosciences, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Center of Excellence in Oral and Craniofacial Biology, Louisiana State University Health Center School of Dentistry, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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Yang Z, Cai T, Li Y, Jiang D, Luo J, Zhou Z. Oral microbial communities in 5-year-old children with versus without dental caries. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:400. [PMID: 37328866 PMCID: PMC10276436 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03055-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Caries in young children has received more and more attention. The study of the oral microbiota may help to understand the polymicrobial etiology of dental caries. OBJECTIVES To investigate the diversity and structure of microbial communities in saliva samples from 5-year-old children with versus without dental caries. METHODS A total of 36 saliva samples were collected from 18 children with high caries (HB group) and from 18 children without caries (NB group). Then, 16S rDNA was amplified from bacterial samples using polymerase chain reaction, and high-throughput sequencing was performed using Illumina Novaseq platforms. RESULTS Sequences were clustered into operational taxonomic units (OTUs), which were distributed among 16 phyla, 26 classes, 56 orders, 93 families, 173 genera, and 218 species. Firmicutes, Bacteroides, Proteobacteria, Actinobacteria, Fusobacteria, Patescibacteria, Epsilonbacteraeota, Cyanobacteria, Acidobacteria and Spirochaetes were basically the same in different groups, but their relative abundances were different. The core microbiome was defined as the species from 218 shared microbial taxa. The alpha diversity test showed that there were no significant differences in microbial abundance and diversity between the high caries and no caries groups. The results from principal coordinate analysis (PCoA) and hierarchical clustering showed that the two groups had similar microorganisms. The biomarkers of different groups were defined by LEfSe analysis to identify potential caries-related and health-related bacteria. Co-occurrence network analysis of dominant genera showed that oral microbial communities in the no caries group were more complex and aggregated than those in the high caries group. Finally, the PICRUSt algorithm was used to predict the function of the microbial communities from saliva samples. The obtained results showed that mineral absorption was greater in the no caries group than in the high caries group. BugBase was used to determine phenotypes present in microbial community samples. The obtained results showed that Streptococcus was greater in the high caries group than in the no caries group. CONCLUSION Findings of this study provide a comprehensive understanding of the microbiological etiology of dental caries in 5-year-old children and are expected to provide new methods for its prevention and treatment.
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- Zhengyan Yang
- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400015, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, 400015, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, 400015, China
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- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400015, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, 400015, China
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- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400015, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, 400015, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, 400015, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, 400015, China
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- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400015, China.
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, 400015, China.
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- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400015, China.
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, 400015, China.
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, 400015, China.
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Braga AS, Rafaela Ricci K, Magalhães AC. Effect of anaerobic or/and microaerophilic atmosphere on microcosm biofilm formation and tooth demineralization. J Appl Oral Sci 2023; 31:e20220445. [PMID: 37283356 DOI: 10.1590/1678-7757-2022-0445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Microcosm biofilms can reproduce the complexity of a dental biofilm. However, different forms of cultivation have been used. The impact of the culture atmosphere on the development of microcosm biofilms and their potential to cause tooth demineralization has not yet been deeply studied. This study analyzes the effects of three experimental cultivation models (microaerophile vs. anaerobiosis vs. experimental mixed) on the colony-forming units (CFU) of the cariogenic microorganisms and tooth demineralization. METHODOLOGY 90 bovine enamel and 90 dentin specimens were distributed into different atmospheres: 1) microaerophilia (5 days, 5% CO2); 2) anaerobiosis (5 days, jar); 3) mixed (2 days microaerophilia and 3 days anaerobiosis), which were treated with 0.12% chlorhexidine (positive control - CHX) or Phosphate-Buffered Saline (negative control - PBS) (n=15). Human saliva and McBain's saliva containing 0.2% sucrose were used for microcosm biofilm formation, for 5 days. From the second day to the end of the experiment, the specimens were treated with CHX or PBS (1x1 min/day). Colony-forming units (CFU) were counted, and tooth demineralization was analyzed using transverse microradiography (TMR). Data were subjected to two-way ANOVA and Tukey's or Sidak's test (p<0.05). RESULTS CHX was able to reduce total microorganism's CFU compared to PBS (differences of 0.3-1.48 log10 CFU/mL), except for anaerobiosis and microaerophilia in enamel and dentin biofilm, respectively. In the case of dentin, no effect of CHX on Lactobacillus spp. was observed. CHX significantly reduced enamel demineralization compared to PBS (78% and 22% reductions for enamel and dentin, respectively). Enamel mineral loss did not differ when compared with the other atmospheres; however, the enamel lesion depth was greater under anaerobiosis. Dentin mineral loss was lower under anaerobiosis when compared with the other atmospheres. CONCLUSION The type of atmosphere has, in general, little influence on the cariogenic ability of the microcosm biofilm.
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- Aline Silva Braga
- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, Bauru, SP, Brasil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, Bauru, SP, Brasil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, Bauru, SP, Brasil
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Liu J, Carmichael C, Hasturk H, Shi W, Bor B. Rapid specific detection of oral bacteria using Cas13-based SHERLOCK. J Oral Microbiol 2023; 15:2207336. [PMID: 37187674 PMCID: PMC10177689 DOI: 10.1080/20002297.2023.2207336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023] Open
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Decades of ongoing research has established that oral microbial communities play a role in oral diseases such as periodontitis and caries. Yet the detection of oral bacteria and the profiling of oral polymicrobial communities currently rely on methods that are costly, slow, and technically complex, such as qPCR or next-generation sequencing. For the widescale screening of oral microorganisms suitable for point-of-care settings, there exists the need for a low-cost, rapid detection technique. Here, we tailored the novel CRISPR-Cas-based assay SHERLOCK for the species-specific detection of oral bacteria. We developed a computational pipeline capable of generating constructs suitable for SHERLOCK and experimentally validated the detection of seven oral bacteria. We achieved detection within the single-molecule range that remained specific in the presence of off-target DNA found within saliva. Further, we adapted the assay for detecting target sequences directly from unprocessed saliva samples. The results of our detection, when tested on 30 healthy human saliva samples, fully aligned with 16S rRNA sequencing. Looking forward, this method of detecting oral bacteria is highly scalable and can be easily optimized for implementation at point-of-care settings.
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- Jett Liu
- Department of Microbiology, The Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, The Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Center for Clinical and Translational Research, The Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, The Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, The Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, MA, USA
- Department of Oral Medicine, Infection and Immunity, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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Atasoy M, Scott WT, van Gijn K, Koehorst JJ, Smidt H, Langenhoff AAM. Microbial dynamics and bioreactor performance are interlinked with organic matter removal from wastewater treatment plant effluent. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 372:128659. [PMID: 36690219 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.128659] [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: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Optimizing bioreactor performance for organic matter removal can achieve sustainable and energy-efficient micropollutant removal in subsequent tertiary treatment. Bioreactor performance heavily depends on its resident microbial community; hence, a deeper understanding of community dynamics is essential. The microbial communities of three different bioreactors (biological activated carbon, moving bed biofilm reactor, sand filter), used for organic matter removal from wastewater treatment effluent, were characterized by 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequence analysis. An interdependency between bioreactor performance and microbial community profile was observed. Overall, Proteobacteria was the most predominant phylum, and Comamonadaceae was the most predominant family in all bioreactors. The relative abundance of the genus Roseococcus was positively correlated with organic matter removal. A generalized Lotka-Volterra (gLV) model was established to understand the interactions in the microbial community. By identifying microbial dynamics and their role in bioreactors, a strategy can be developed to improve bioreactor performance.
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- M Atasoy
- UNLOCK, Wageningen University & Research and Technical University Delft, Wageningen and Delft, The Netherlands; Department of Environmental Technology, Wageningen University & Research, PO box 8129, 6700 EV, Wageningen, The Netherlands; Laboratory of Microbiology, Wageningen University & Research, The Netherlands.
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- UNLOCK, Wageningen University & Research and Technical University Delft, Wageningen and Delft, The Netherlands; Laboratory of Systems and Synthetic Biology, Wageningen University & Research, The Netherlands
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- Department of Environmental Technology, Wageningen University & Research, PO box 8129, 6700 EV, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- UNLOCK, Wageningen University & Research and Technical University Delft, Wageningen and Delft, The Netherlands; Laboratory of Systems and Synthetic Biology, Wageningen University & Research, The Netherlands
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- UNLOCK, Wageningen University & Research and Technical University Delft, Wageningen and Delft, The Netherlands; Laboratory of Microbiology, Wageningen University & Research, The Netherlands
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- UNLOCK, Wageningen University & Research and Technical University Delft, Wageningen and Delft, The Netherlands; Department of Environmental Technology, Wageningen University & Research, PO box 8129, 6700 EV, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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Vertuan M, França da Silva J, Ferreira AM, Braga AS, Magalhães AC. Effect of a Toothpaste Containing Surface Pre-Reacted Glass-Ionomer Filler on the Remineralization of Artificial Carious Enamel Lesions in situ. Caries Res 2023; 56:447-454. [PMID: 36215950 DOI: 10.1159/000527388] [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: 05/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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This study evaluated the remineralizing effect of a toothpaste containing surface pre-reacted glass-ionomer (S-PRG) filler on demineralized enamel in situ. For this, 180 bovine enamel samples were demineralized by using a microcosm biofilm model for 3 days. Thereafter, the samples were randomly signed to 15 healthy volunteers and to 3 cross-over in situ phases corresponding to the following treatments: (1) toothpaste containing 1,500 ppm F as NaMFP (positive control, Colgate®Cavity Protection), (2) toothpaste containing 5% S-PRG filler (Shofu®), and (3) placebo toothpaste (negative control prepared by Shofu®). Four demineralized enamel blocks were fixed into each palatal appliance per phase. The volunteers wore the appliances for 5 days and were trained to brush their teeth 2 times for 2 min a day, while one drop of the toothpaste's slurry (1:3) was dripped on each sample for the same period. The surface hardness and TMR analyses were done and analyzed by ANOVA/Tukey and t test (p < 0.05). S-PRG filler and Colgate® toothpastes were equally able to improve 2-2.5× enamel remineralization by the analysis of % surface hardness recovery. However, S-PRG toothpaste was the only one able to significantly improve ΔΔZ (the integrated mineral loss recovery: 1,489 ± 503 %vol.μm) compared to placebo (1,050 ± 467 %vol.μm), while Colgate® did not differ from placebo. No differences were seen between the groups with respect to ΔLD. S-PRG filler and Colgate® toothpastes show similar potential to remineralize the lesion surface. However, S-PRG toothpaste is better to recover mineral loss at the subsurface area.
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- Mariele Vertuan
- Department of Biological Sciences, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil
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Skopkó B, Paholcsek M, Szilágyi-Rácz A, Fauszt P, Dávid P, Stündl L, Váradi J, Kovács R, Bágyi K, Remenyik J. High-Throughput Sequencing Analysis of the Changes in the Salivary Microbiota of Hungarian Young and Adult Subpopulation by an Anthocyanin Chewing Gum and Toothbrush Change. Dent J (Basel) 2023; 11:dj11020044. [PMID: 36826189 PMCID: PMC9954944 DOI: 10.3390/dj11020044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023] Open
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The sour cherry contains anthocyanins, which have bactericide action against some oral bacteria (Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa). Sour cherry also has antibiofilm action against Streptococcus mutans, Candida albicans, and Fusobacterium nucleatum. Our earlier research proved that chewing sour cherry anthocyanin gum significantly reduces the amount of human salivary alpha-amylase and Streptococcus mutans levels. The microbiota of a toothbrush affects oral health and regular toothbrush change is recommended. A total of 20 healthy participants were selected for the study. We analysed saliva samples with 16S rRNA sequencing to investigate the effect of 2 weeks (daily three times, after main meals) of chewing sour cherry anthocyanin gum-supplemented by toothbrush change in half of our case-control study cohort-after scaling on human oral microbiota. A more stable and diverse microbiome could be observed after scaling by the anthocyanin gum. Significant differences between groups (NBR: not toothbrush changing; BR: toothbrush changing) were evaluated by log2 proportion analysis of the most abundant family and genera. The analysis showed that lower level of some Gram-negative anaerobic (Prevotella melaninogenica, Porphyromonas pasteri, Fusobacterium nucleatum subsp. vincentii) and Gram-positive (Rothia mucilaginosa) bacteria could be observed in the case group (BR), accompanied by build-up of health-associated Streptococcal network connections.
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- Boglárka Skopkó
- Department of Dentoalveolar Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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- Institute of Food Technology, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and Environmental Management, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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- Institute of Food Technology, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and Environmental Management, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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- Institute of Food Technology, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and Environmental Management, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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- Institute of Food Technology, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and Environmental Management, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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- Institute of Food Technology, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and Environmental Management, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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- Institute of Food Technology, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and Environmental Management, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +36-52-508-444 (ext. 62310)
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Zhou G, Li Q, Hou X, Wu H, Fu X, Wang G, Ma J, Cheng X, Yang Y, Chen R, Li Z, Yu F, Zhu J, Ba Y. Integrated 16S rDNA sequencing and metabolomics to explore the intestinal changes in children and rats with dental fluorosis. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 251:114518. [PMID: 36640576 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.114518] [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: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Dental fluorosis (DF) is a widely prevalent disease caused by excessive fluoride with limited awareness of its underlying pathogenesis. Here, a pilot population study was conducted to explore the pathogenesis of DF from the perspective of intestinal microbiome changes, and verified it in animal experiments combining intestinal microbiome and metabolomics. A total of 23 children were recruited in 2017 in China and divided into DF (n = 9) and control (n = 14) groups (DFG and CG, respectively). The SD rat model was established by drinking water containing sodium fluoride (NaF). Gut microbiome profiles of children and rats were analyzed by16S rDNA V3-V4 sequencing, and the intestinal metabolomics analysis of rats was performed by LC-MS methods. The 16 S rDNA sequencing revealed that the gut microbiome composition was significantly perturbed in children in DFG compared to that in CG. Acidobacteria and Thermi were specifically observed in DFG and CG, respectively. Besides, 15 fecal microbiotas were significantly altered at the genus level in DFG. Furthermore, only the expression of annotated genes for pentose and glucuronate interconversion pathway was significant lower in DFG than that in CG (P = 0.04). Notably, in NaF-treated rats, we also observed the changes of some key components of pentose and glucuronate interconversion pathway at the level of microorganisms and metabolites. Our findings suggested that the occurrence of DF is closely related to the alteration of intestinal microorganisms and metabolites annotated in the pentose and glucuronate interconversion pathway.
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- Guoyu Zhou
- Department of Environment Health, School of Public Health of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, PR China; Yellow River Institute for Ecological Protection & Regional Coordinated Development, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, PR China; National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Birth Defects Prevention, Henan Key Laboratory of Population Defects Prevention, Zhengzhou, Henan, PR China
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- Department of Environment Health, School of Public Health of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, PR China
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- Department of Environment Health, School of Public Health of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, PR China
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- Department of Environment Health, School of Public Health of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, PR China
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- Department of Environment Health, School of Public Health of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, PR China
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- Department of Environment Health, School of Public Health of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, PR China
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- Department of Endemic Disease, Kaifeng Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Kaifeng, Henan, PR China
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- Department of Environment Health, School of Public Health of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, PR China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, PR China
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- Jinshui District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Zhengzhou, Henan, PR China
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- Department of Environment Health, School of Public Health of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, PR China
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- Department of Environment Health, School of Public Health of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, PR China
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- Department of Environment Health, School of Public Health of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, PR China.
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- Department of Environment Health, School of Public Health of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, PR China; Yellow River Institute for Ecological Protection & Regional Coordinated Development, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, PR China.
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Li K, Wang J, Du N, Sun Y, Sun Q, Yin W, Li H, Meng L, Liu X. Salivary microbiome and metabolome analysis of severe early childhood caries. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:30. [PMID: 36658579 PMCID: PMC9850820 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-02722-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Severe early childhood caries (SECC) is an inflammatory disease with complex pathology. Although changes in the oral microbiota and metabolic profile of patients with SECC have been identified, the salivary metabolites and the relationship between oral bacteria and biochemical metabolism remains unclear. We aimed to analyse alterations in the salivary microbiome and metabolome of children with SECC as well as their correlations. Accordingly, we aimed to explore potential salivary biomarkers in order to gain further insight into the pathophysiology of dental caries. METHODS We collected 120 saliva samples from 30 children with SECC and 30 children without caries. The microbial community was identified through 16S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) gene high-throughput sequencing. Additionally, we conducted non-targeted metabolomic analysis through ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography combined with quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry to determine the relative metabolite levels and their correlation with the clinical caries status. RESULTS There was a significant between-group difference in 8 phyla and 32 genera in the microbiome. Further, metabolomic and enrichment analyses revealed significantly altered 32 salivary metabolites in children with dental caries, which involved pathways such as amino acid metabolism, pyrimidine metabolism, purine metabolism, ATP-binding cassette transporters, and cyclic adenosine monophosphate signalling pathway. Moreover, four in vivo differential metabolites (2-benzylmalate, epinephrine, 2-formaminobenzoylacetate, and 3-Indoleacrylic acid) might be jointly applied as biomarkers (area under the curve = 0.734). Furthermore, the caries status was correlated with microorganisms and metabolites. Additionally, Spearman's correlation analysis of differential microorganisms and metabolites revealed that Veillonella, Staphylococcus, Neisseria, and Porphyromonas were closely associated with differential metabolites. CONCLUSION This study identified different microbial communities and metabolic profiles in saliva, which may be closely related to caries status. Our findings could inform future strategies for personalized caries prevention, detection, and treatment.
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- Kai Li
- grid.256883.20000 0004 1760 8442Department of Stomatology, Children’s Hospital of Hebei Province, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- grid.256883.20000 0004 1760 8442Department of Prosthodontics, Hospital of Stomatology Hebei Medical University, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- grid.256883.20000 0004 1760 8442Department of Stomatology, Children’s Hospital of Hebei Province, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- grid.256883.20000 0004 1760 8442Department of Stomatology, Children’s Hospital of Hebei Province, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- grid.256883.20000 0004 1760 8442Department of Stomatology, Children’s Hospital of Hebei Province, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- grid.256883.20000 0004 1760 8442Department of Stomatology, Children’s Hospital of Hebei Province, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- grid.256883.20000 0004 1760 8442Department of Stomatology, Children’s Hospital of Hebei Province, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- grid.256883.20000 0004 1760 8442Department of Prosthodontics, Hospital of Stomatology Hebei Medical University, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- grid.256883.20000 0004 1760 8442Department of Stomatology, Children’s Hospital of Hebei Province, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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Butcher MC, Short B, Veena CLR, Bradshaw D, Pratten JR, McLean W, Shaban SMA, Ramage G, Delaney C. Meta-analysis of caries microbiome studies can improve upon disease prediction outcomes. APMIS 2022; 130:763-777. [PMID: 36050830 PMCID: PMC9825849 DOI: 10.1111/apm.13272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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As one of the most prevalent infective diseases worldwide, it is crucial that we not only know the constituents of the oral microbiome in dental caries but also understand its functionality. Herein, we present a reproducible meta-analysis to effectively report the key components and the associated functional signature of the oral microbiome in dental caries. Publicly available sequencing data were downloaded from online repositories and subjected to a standardized analysis pipeline before analysis. Meta-analyses identified significant differences in alpha and beta diversities of carious microbiomes when compared to healthy ones. Additionally, machine learning and receiver operator characteristic analysis showed an ability to discriminate between healthy and disease microbiomes. We identified from importance values, as derived from random forest analyses, a group of genera, notably containing Selenomonas, Aggregatibacter, Actinomyces and Treponema, which can be predictive of dental caries. Finally, we propose the most appropriate study design for investigating the microbiome of dental caries by synthesizing the studies, which had the most accurate differentiation based on random forest modelling. In conclusion, we have developed a non-biased, reproducible pipeline, which can be applied to microbiome meta-analyses of multiple diseases, but importantly we have derived from our meta-analysis a key group of organisms that can be used to identify individuals at risk of developing dental caries based on oral microbiome inhabitants.
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- Mark C. Butcher
- Oral Sciences Research Group, Glasgow Dental School, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life SciencesUniversity of GlasgowGlasgowUK
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- Oral Sciences Research Group, Glasgow Dental School, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life SciencesUniversity of GlasgowGlasgowUK
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- Oral Sciences Research Group, Glasgow Dental School, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life SciencesUniversity of GlasgowGlasgowUK
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- Oral Sciences Research Group, Glasgow Dental School, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life SciencesUniversity of GlasgowGlasgowUK
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- Oral Sciences Research Group, Glasgow Dental School, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life SciencesUniversity of GlasgowGlasgowUK
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- Oral Sciences Research Group, Glasgow Dental School, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life SciencesUniversity of GlasgowGlasgowUK
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- Oral Sciences Research Group, Glasgow Dental School, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life SciencesUniversity of GlasgowGlasgowUK
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Exploiting Conserved Quorum Sensing Signals in Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus pneumoniae. Microorganisms 2022; 10:microorganisms10122386. [PMID: 36557639 PMCID: PMC9785397 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10122386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Revised: 11/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Bacterial species of the Streptococcus genera are considered either commensal bacteria or potential pathogens, according to their metabolic evolution and production of quorum sensing (QS)-controlled virulence factors. S. mutans, in particular, has become one of the best-studied examples of bacteria that are able to get along or cheat commensal species, even of the same genera. S. mutans and S. pneumoniae share homolog QS pathways and a competence stimulating peptide (CSP) for regulating bacteriocin production. Intriguingly, the abundance of S. pneumoniae and S. mutans alternates in complex microbial communities, thus opening the role for the fratricide communication of homolog QS systems. Since the inhibition of the QS has been proposed in treating bacterial infections, in this study, we designed and synthesized analogs of S. pneumoniae CSP with precise residual modifications. We reported that S. pneumoniae CSP analogs reduced the expression of genes involved in the QS of S. mutans and biofilm formation without affecting bacterial growth. The CSP analogs inhibited bacteriocin production in S. mutans, as reported by co-cultures with commensal bacteria of the oral cavity. The peptide CSP1AA, bearing substitutions in the residues involved in QS receptor recognition and activation, reported the most significant quorum-quenching activities. Our findings provide new insights into specific chemical drivers in the CSP sequences controlling the interconnection between S. mutans and S. pneumoniae. We think that the results reported in this study open the way for new therapeutic interventions in controlling the virulence factors in complex microbial communities such as the oral microbiota.
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Korona-Glowniak I, Skawinska-Bednarczyk A, Wrobel R, Pietrak J, Tkacz-Ciebiera I, Maslanko-Switala M, Krawczyk D, Bakiera A, Borek A, Malm A, Mielnik-Blaszczak M. Streptococcus sobrinus as a Predominant Oral Bacteria Related to the Occurrence of Dental Caries in Polish Children at 12 Years Old. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph192215005. [PMID: 36429724 PMCID: PMC9690266 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192215005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Dental caries is listed by the WHO as one of the major non-communicable diseases that need to be prevented and treated. The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence and severity of caries expressed as the Decayed, Missing and Filled Permanent Teeth (DMFT) index in 12-year-old Polish children and to verify bacterial species related to the occurrence of dental caries. Quantitative real-time PCR analysis of DNA isolated from saliva samples was performed to detect 8 cariogenic and periopathogenic bacterial strains. A total of 118 Polish children were enrolled in the study. They had low mean DMFT scores of 1.58 ± 1.98. The prevalence of dental caries in the children tested was low (53.4%), with a tendency to decrease compared to previous oral surveys. Bacterial abundance of other species in the dental caries and caries-free groups did not differ; however, periopathogenic Prevotella pallens, Fusobacterium nucleatum along with cariogenic Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus fermentum were significantly strongly correlated in the caries-active subjects. The prevalence of S. sobrinus was significantly higher in children with dental caries (p = 0.023) and correlated with higher DMFT. It may temporarily play an important role in the initiation of the cariogenic process or in its enhancement due to an ecological imbalance in dental microbiota.
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- Izabela Korona-Glowniak
- Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Medical University of Lublin, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Medical University of Lublin, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Medical University of Lublin, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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Nguyen M, Dinis M, Lux R, Shi W, Tran NC. Correlation between Streptococcus mutans levels in dental plaque and saliva of children. J Oral Sci 2022; 64:290-293. [PMID: 36104181 DOI: 10.2334/josnusd.22-0177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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PURPOSE This study was designed to compare the levels of Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) in saliva with those in occlusal plaque on posterior teeth at different stages of dentition, and to explore the correlation with caries experience to determine the most suitable source of S. mutans for research. METHODS Samples of saliva and occlusal plaque were collected from 83 patients (aged 3-17 years) over three months. S. mutans levels were determined by culture-based selective plating, morphological identification, and S.mutans-specific monoclonal antibody labeling. RESULTS The mean age of the participants was 8.8 (±3.7) years, and 74.7% of them were Hispanic. Mean caries experience for children with primary, mixed, and permanent dentition was 5.2 (±4.7), 4.0 (±3.3), and 0.8 (±1.3), respectively. Children with primary and mixed dentition had a higher caries experience than children with permanent dentition (P < 0.01), despite having similar S. mutans levels and total bacteria. A positive correlation was observed between S. mutans levels in plaque and those in saliva, but not between S. mutans levels and caries experience. It was noteworthy that plaque samples harbored higher S. mutans levels (>105 CFU/mL) than saliva samples. CONCLUSION Both plaque and saliva samples are useful sources for S. mutans isolation. S. mutans levels from both sources were not significantly correlated with caries experience, but occlusal plaque had greater sensitivity for quantification of high S. mutans levels.
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- Matthew Nguyen
- Section of Pediatric Dentistry, Division of Preventive and Restorative Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles
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- Section of Pediatric Dentistry, Division of Preventive and Restorative Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles
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- Section of Biosystems and Function, Division of Oral and Systematic Health Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles
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- Section of Pediatric Dentistry, Division of Preventive and Restorative Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles
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Moussa DG, Sharma AK, Mansour TA, Witthuhn B, Perdigão J, Rudney JD, Aparicio C, Gomez A. Functional signatures of ex-vivo dental caries onset. J Oral Microbiol 2022; 14:2123624. [PMID: 36189437 PMCID: PMC9518263 DOI: 10.1080/20002297.2022.2123624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background The etiology of dental caries remains poorly understood. With the advent of next-generation sequencing, a number of studies have focused on the microbial ecology of the disease. However, taxonomic associations with caries have not been consistent. Researchers have also pursued function-centric studies of the caries microbial communities aiming to identify consistently conserved functional pathways. A major question is whether changes in microbiome are a cause or a consequence of the disease. Thus, there is a critical need to define conserved functional signatures at the onset of dental caries. Methods Since it is unethical to induce carious lesions clinically, we developed an innovative longitudinal ex-vivo model integrated with the advanced non-invasive multiphoton second harmonic generation bioimaging to spot the very early signs of dental caries, combined with 16S rRNA short amplicon sequencing and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry-based targeted metabolomics. Findings For the first time, we induced longitudinally monitored caries lesions validated with the scanning electron microscope. Consequently, we spotted the caries onset and, associated with it, distinguished five differentiating metabolites - Lactate, Pyruvate, Dihydroxyacetone phosphate, Glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate (upregulated) and Fumarate (downregulated). Those metabolites co-occurred with certain bacterial taxa; Streptococcus, Veillonella, Actinomyces, Porphyromonas, Fusobacterium, and Granulicatella, regardless of the abundance of other taxa. Interpretation These findings are crucial for understanding the etiology and dynamics of dental caries, and devising targeted interventions to prevent disease progression.
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- Dina G. Moussa
- Minnesota Dental Research Center for Biomaterials and Biomechanics, Department of Restorative Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
- Department of Animal Science, College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences, University of Minnesota, St Paul, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences, University of Minnesota, St Paul, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Population Health and Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
- Department of Clinical Pathology, School of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Center for Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics, Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Restorative Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic and Biological Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Minnesota Dental Research Center for Biomaterials and Biomechanics, Department of Restorative Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
- Department of Restorative Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences, University of Minnesota, St Paul, Minnesota, USA
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Pang L, Zhi Q, Jian W, Liu Z, Lin H. The Oral Microbiome Impacts the Link between Sugar Consumption and Caries: A Preliminary Study. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14183693. [PMID: 36145068 PMCID: PMC9503897 DOI: 10.3390/nu14183693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: The excessive and frequent intake of refined sugar leads to caries. However, the relationship between the amount of sugar intake and the risk of caries is not always consistent. Oral microbial profile and function may impact the link between them. This study aims to identify the plaque microbiota characteristics of caries subjects with low (CL) and high (CH) sugar consumption, and of caries-free subjects with low (FL) and high sugar (FH) consumption. Methods: A total of 40 adolescents were enrolled in the study, and supragingival plaque samples were collected and subjected to metagenomic analyses. The caries status, sugar consumption, and oral-health behaviors of the subjects were recorded. Results: The results indicate that the CL group showed a higher abundance of several cariogenic microorganisms Lactobacillus, A. gerencseriae, A. dentails, S. mutans, C. albicans, S. wiggsiae and P. acidifaciens. C. gingivalis, and P. gingivalis, which were enriched in the FH group. In terms of gene function, the phosphotransferase sugar uptake system, phosphotransferase system, and several two-component responses–regulator pairs were enriched in the CL group. Conclusion: Overall, our data suggest the existence of an increased cariogenic microbial community and sugar catabolism potential in the CL group, and a healthy microbial community in the FH group, which had self-stabilizing functional potential.
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Gül F, Karadayı S, Yurdabakan Z, Özbek T, Karadayı B. Investigating changes in salivary microbiota due to dental treatment: A metagenomic analysis study for forensic purposes. Forensic Sci Int 2022; 340:111447. [PMID: 36116269 DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2022.111447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The advent of next generation sequencing techniques as well as the existing traditional culture methods has enabled metagenomic studies on the usability of microbiomes for the forensic identification of individuals to gain momentum. However, before the utilization of microbiomes as a potential technique for real forensic case resolutions, it is necessary to understand the stability of the microbiota compositions in an individual's biological samples and the factors responsible for their variations. In the present study, we compared the microbiota compositions present in the saliva of individuals with active dental caries before and after treatment from a forensic and clinical perspective using an approach based on the sequencing of all the variable regions (V1-V9) of the bacterial 16 S rRNA gene. For this purpose, 10 individuals were included in the study comprising of 8 individuals between the ages of 18-50 years with at least 3 deep dentin caries as patients and 2 healthy individuals without any dental or gingival diseases as controls. Saliva samples were collected from the patients at two timepoints, before and after treatment, as well as from the healthy individuals (before and after control) at an interval of 1 month. The collected 20 saliva samples were subjected to metagenomic analysis using the MinION device, which was developed by Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT Oxford, UK). Bioinformatic analyses were performed on the obtained data and the results were evaluated using statistical comparison methods and alpha/beta diversity analyses within the scope of the study objective. On evaluation using the distance metrics, it was observed that the microbial compositions in the saliva of individuals with active caries remained relatively stable after treatment. However, the relative abundance levels of bacteria of 28 genera and species showed statistically significant differences before and after treatment (p < 0.05). As a result, although the composition of salivary microbiome remained relatively stable after caries treatment, there were significant changes in many types of bacteria, especially at the species level, between the BT and AT samples. Our results provide a framework for further forensic and clinical investigations regarding the factors that affect human salivary microbiome diversity.
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- Feyza Gül
- Institute of Forensic Sciences and Legal Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Techniques, Altınbaş University, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Oral and Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Altınbaş University, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Arts and Science, Yıldız Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Li Q, Zhou F, Su Z, Li Y, Li J. Corynebacterium matruchotii: A Confirmed Calcifying Bacterium With a Potentially Important Role in the Supragingival Plaque. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:940643. [PMID: 35875585 PMCID: PMC9298747 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.940643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Corynebacterium matruchotii is a reported calcifying bacterium that can usually be isolated from dental calculus and induce mineralization in vitro. In recent years, based on in situ hybridization probe and sequencing technology, researchers have discovered the central "pillar" role of C. matruchotii in supragingival plaque, and many studies focused on bacterial interactions in the biofilm structure dominated by C. matruchotii have been conducted. Besides, C. matruchotii seems to be an indicator of "caries-free" oral status according to imaging and sequencing studies. Therefore, in this review, we summarize C. matruchotii 's role in supragingival plaque based on the structure, interactions, and potential connections with oral diseases.
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- Qinyang Li
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Department of Cariology and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Department of Cariology and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Department of Cariology and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Department of Cariology and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Chattopadhyay I, Lu W, Manikam R, Malarvili MB, Ambati RR, Gundamaraju R. Can metagenomics unravel the impact of oral bacteriome in human diseases? Biotechnol Genet Eng Rev 2022; 39:85-117. [PMID: 35861776 DOI: 10.1080/02648725.2022.2102877] [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: 11/02/2022]
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Oral microbial ecosystems are vital in maintaining the health of the oral cavity and the entire body. Oral microbiota is associated with the progression of oral diseases such as dental caries, periodontal diseases, head and neck cancer, and several systemic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis, adverse pregnancy outcomes, diabetes, lung infection, colorectal cancer, and pancreatic cancer. Buccal mucosa, tongue dorsum, hard palate, saliva, palatine tonsils, throat, keratinized gingiva, supra-gingival plaque, subgingival plaque, dentures, and lips are microbial habitats of the oral cavity. Porphyromonas gingivalis may have a role in the development of periodontal diseases, oral cancer, diabetes, and atherosclerotic disease. Fusobacterium nucleatum showed a higher abundance in periodontal diseases, oral and colon cancer, adverse pregnancy outcomes, diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis. The higher abundance of Prevotella intermedia is typical in periodontal diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, and adverse pregnancy outcome. S. salivarius displayed higher abundance in both dental caries and OSCC. Oral bacteria may influence systemic diseases through inflammation by releasing pro inflammatory cytokines. Identification of oral bacteria using culture-dependent approaches and next-generation sequencing-based metagenomic approaches is believed to significantly identify the therapeutic targets and non-invasive diagnostic indicators in different human diseases. Oral bacteria in saliva could be exploited as a non-invasive diagnostic indicator for the early detection of oral and systemic disorders. Other therapeutic approaches such as the use of probiotics, green tea polyphenol, cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) therapy, antimicrobial photodynamic therapy, and antimicrobial peptides are used to inhibit the growth of biofilm formation by oral bacteria.
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- Respiratory Translational Research Group, Department of Laboratory Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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- Trauma and Emergency, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- School of Biomedical and Health Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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- Department of Biotechnology, Vignan`s Foundation for Science, Technology and Research (Deemed to be University), Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- ER stress and Mucosal immunology lab, School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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Soğukpinar Önsüren A, Mutluay M, Seyithanoğlu M, Tanriverdi B. Evaluation of Salivary Thiol/Disulfide Homeostasis and Oxidative Stress in Children with Severe Early Childhood Caries Using a Novel Method. J PEDIAT INF DIS-GER 2022. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1753463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Objective This study aimed to assess the role of thiol/disulfide homeostasis and oxidative stress in the saliva of children with severe early childhood caries (S-ECC).
Methods Eighty children aged 3 to 6 years were involved in this case-control study. The study consisted of two groups: the study group (S-ECC) and the control group with no caries. Thiol/disulfide homeostasis and antioxidant levels were calculated after obtaining unstimulated saliva samples from all participating children.
Results The native/total thiol and total oxidant status (TOS) levels of the study group were higher than those of the control group, though not statistically significant (p > 0.05). The oxidative stress index (OSI) value was significantly higher in the study group compared to the control group (p = 0.024).
Conclusion Our results confirmed that the thiol/disulfide homeostasis was reduced, and disulfide formation, which is rereducible to thiol, was insufficient in children with S-ECC to compensate oxidative stress compared with the control group. Also, thiol levels were inadequate to compensate for oxidative stress, and thiol/disulfide homeostasis was not an independent parameter for S-ECC. Besides, the increases in the TOS level and OSI value show that oxidative stress had significant effects on S-ECC's etiopathogenesis.
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- Vocational School of Health Services, Department of Dental Hygiene, Kırıkkale University, Kırıkkale, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University, Kahramanmaras, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Artvin State Hospital, Artvin, Turkey
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Hydroxyethyl Cellulose Promotes the Mucin Retention of Herbal Extracts Active against Streptococcus mutans. MATERIALS 2022; 15:ma15134652. [PMID: 35806773 PMCID: PMC9267188 DOI: 10.3390/ma15134652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Revised: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Streptococcus mutans is considered a major cariogenic bacterium. Most anti-cariogenic dentifrices are limited by a short exposure time. The aim of the present study was to test the hypothesis that adding a mucoadhesive agent to the formulation may increase its bioavailability and efficacy. We tested the effect of adding hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) to an herbal extract solution containing lavender, echinacea, sage, and mastic gum, which have been previously shown to be effective against Streptococcus mutans. Mucin-coated wells were treated with four test solutions: saline, herbal extracts, herbal extracts with HEC, and chlorhexidine. The wells were incubated with Streptococcus mutans and studied for biofilm formation (Crystal violet assay), acid production (lactate assay), acid tolerance (ATPase assay), and exopolysaccharide (EPS) production using fluorescent microscopy. The results showed that the addition of HEC to the herbal extract solution caused a significant reduction in Streptococcus mutans biofilm formation, lactic acid production, and EPS quantity (p < 0.001). These results suggest that HEC may be a beneficial added excipient to herbal extracts in an anti-cariogenic formulation.
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Wen ZT, Huang X, Ellepola K, Liao S, Li Y. Lactobacilli and human dental caries: more than mechanical retention. MICROBIOLOGY (READING, ENGLAND) 2022; 168. [PMID: 35671222 DOI: 10.1099/mic.0.001196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Lactobacilli have been considered as major contributors to human dental caries for over a century. Recent in vitro model studies have shown that when compared to Streptococcus mutans, a keystone pathogen of human dental caries, the ability of lactobacilli to form biofilms is poor, although differences exist between the different major species. Further studies using molecular and bioinformatics approaches provide evidence that multiple mechanisms, including adhesin-receptor mediated physical contact with S. mutans, facilitate the adherence and establishment of lactobacilli on the tooth surface. There is also evidence that under conditions like continuous sugar consumption, weak acids and other antimicrobials such as bacteriocins from lactobacilli can become detrimental to the microbial community, especially those in the proximity. Details on the underlying mechanisms of how different Lactobacillus sp. establish and persist in the highly complex microbiota on the tooth surface await further investigation.
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- Zezhang T Wen
- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry and Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology, School of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry and Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology, School of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA.,Present address: Analysis and Testing Center, Nanchang University, 235 Nanjing East Load, Qingshan Lake District, Nanchang, PR China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry and Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology, School of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA.,Present address: Department of Oral Biology, College of Dentistry, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry and Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology, School of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Department of Public and Ecosystem Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornel University, Ithaca, NY, USA
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Vieira Lima CP, Grisi DC, Guimarães MDCM, Salles LP, Kruly PDC, Do T, Dos Anjos Borges LG, Dame-Teixeira N. Enrichment of sulphate-reducers and depletion of butyrate-producers may be hyperglycaemia signatures in the diabetic oral microbiome. J Oral Microbiol 2022; 14:2082727. [PMID: 35694216 PMCID: PMC9176348 DOI: 10.1080/20002297.2022.2082727] [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] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Objectives This study aimed to investigate oral microbial signatures associated with hyperglycaemia, by correlating the oral microbiome with three glycaemic markers. Potential association between clinical parameters and oral bacterial taxa that could be modulating the hyperglycaemic microbiome was also explored. Methods Twenty-three individuals diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2D) and presenting periodontitis were included, as well as 25 systemically and periodontally healthy ones. Fasting blood glucose, glycated haemoglobin, salivary glucose, periodontitis classification, caries experience and activity and salivary pH were evaluated. The V4 region of the 16S rRNA gene was amplified from total salivary DNA, and amplicons were sequenced (Illumina MiSeq). Results Hyperglycaemia was correlated with proportions of Treponema, Desulfobulbus, Phocaiecola and Saccharimonadaceae. Desulfobulbus was ubiquitous and the most enriched organism in T2D individuals (log2FC = 4). The Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio was higher at alkali salivary pH than acidic pH. In the network analysis, Desulfobulbus was clustered in a negative association with caries-associated and butyrate-producing bacteria. Conclusion The salivary microbiome is shaped by systemic hyperglycaemia, as well as changes in the salivary pH, which may be linked to local hyperglycaemia. The enrichment of predictive biomarkers of gut dysbiosis in the salivary microbiome can reflect its capacity for impairment of hyperglycaemia.
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- School of Dentistry, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Brasilia, Brasilia, Brazil
- School of Dentistry, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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Qin H, Li G, Xu X, Zhang C, Zhong W, Xu S, Yin Y, Song J. The role of oral microbiome in periodontitis under diabetes mellitus. J Oral Microbiol 2022; 14:2078031. [PMID: 35694215 PMCID: PMC9176325 DOI: 10.1080/20002297.2022.2078031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Periodontitis is among most common human inflammatory diseases and characterized by destruction of tooth-supporting tissues that will eventually lead to tooth loss. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by chronic hyperglycemia which results from defects in insulin secretion and/or insulin resistance. Numerous studies have provided evidence for the inter-relationship between DM and periodontitis that has been considered as the sixth most frequent complication of DM. However, the mechanisms are not fully understood yet. The impact of DM on periodontitis through hyperglycemia and inflammatory pathways is well described, but the effects of DM on oral microbiota remain controversial according to previous studies. Recent studies using next-generation sequencing technology indicate that DM can alter the biodiversity and composition of oral microbiome especially subgingival microbiome. This may be another mechanism by which DM risks or aggravates periodontitis. Thus, to understand the role of oral microbiome in periodontitis of diabetics and the mechanism of shifts of oral microbiome under DM would be valuable for making specific therapeutic regimens for treating periodontitis patients with DM or preventing diabetic patients from periodontitis. This article reviews the role of oral microbiome in periodontal health (symbiosis) and disease (dysbiosis), highlights the oral microbial shifts under DM and summarizes the mechanism of the shifts.
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- Han Qin
- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, Unknown, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, Unknown, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, Unknown, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, Unknown, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, Unknown, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, Unknown, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, Unknown, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, Unknown, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, Unknown, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, Unknown, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, Unknown, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, Unknown, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, Unknown, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, Unknown, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, Unknown, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, Unknown, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, Unknown, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, Unknown, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, Unknown, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, Unknown, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, Unknown, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, Unknown, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, Unknown, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, Unknown, China
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Adaptation to simulated microgravity in Streptococcus mutans. NPJ Microgravity 2022; 8:17. [PMID: 35654802 PMCID: PMC9163064 DOI: 10.1038/s41526-022-00205-8] [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: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Long-term space missions have shown an increased incidence of oral disease in astronauts’ and as a result, are one of the top conditions predicted to impact future missions. Here we set out to evaluate the adaptive response of Streptococcus mutans (etiological agent of dental caries) to simulated microgravity. This organism has been well studied on earth and treatment strategies are more predictable. Despite this, we are unsure how the bacterium will respond to the environmental stressors in space. We used experimental evolution for 100-days in high aspect ratio vessels followed by whole genome resequencing to evaluate this adaptive response. Our data shows that planktonic S. mutans did evolve variants in three genes (pknB, SMU_399 and SMU_1307c) that can be uniquely attributed to simulated microgravity populations. In addition, collection of data at multiple time points showed mutations in three additional genes (SMU_399, ptsH and rex) that were detected earlier in simulated microgravity populations than in the normal gravity controls, many of which are consistent with other studies. Comparison of virulence-related phenotypes between biological replicates from simulated microgravity and control orientation cultures generally showed few changes in antibiotic susceptibility, while acid tolerance and adhesion varied significantly between biological replicates and decreased as compared to the ancestral populations. Most importantly, our data shows the importance of a parallel normal gravity control, sequencing at multiple time points and the use of biological replicates for appropriate analysis of adaptation in simulated microgravity.
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Dinis M, Traynor W, Agnello M, Sim MS, He X, Shi W, Lux R, Tran NC. Tooth-Specific Streptococcus mutans Distribution and Associated Microbiome. Microorganisms 2022; 10:microorganisms10061129. [PMID: 35744648 PMCID: PMC9230744 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10061129] [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: 05/04/2022] [Revised: 05/22/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Dental caries is multifactorial and polymicrobial in nature and remains one of the most common oral diseases. While caries research has focused on Streptococcus mutans as the main etiological pathogen, its impact at the tooth level is not fully understood. In this cross-sectional study, the levels and distribution of S. mutans in the posterior teeth at different dentition stages were investigated along with the corresponding tooth-specific microbiome. Occlusal plaque samples of 87 individual posterior teeth were collected from thirty children in three dentition stages (primary, mixed, and permanent). The S. mutans levels in the occlusal plaque of individual posterior teeth were quantified with qPCR, and those with preferential colonization were selected for tooth-specific microbiome analysis using 16S rRNA sequencing. Results: Quantification of S. mutans levels in the occlusal plaque confirmed the preferential colonization on the first primary and permanent molars. These teeth were selected for further tooth-specific microbiome sequencing, as they also displayed high caries experience. There were significant differences in the relative abundance of the four most abundant genera: Neisseria, Streptococcus, Rothia, and Veillonella. Furthermore, the tooth-level caries experience was correlated with a reduction in the microbiome diversity. Analyzing the different tooth-associated microbial communities, distinct tooth-specific core microbiomes were identified. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that caries susceptibility at the tooth level, depending on tooth type and dentition stage, is influenced by individual species as well as plaque community.
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- Márcia Dinis
- Section of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA; (M.D.); (W.T.)
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- Section of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA; (M.D.); (W.T.)
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- Section of Oral Biology, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA; (M.A.); (X.H.); (W.S.)
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- Division of General Internal Medicine and Health Services Research, Department of Medicine Statistics Core, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA;
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- Section of Oral Biology, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA; (M.A.); (X.H.); (W.S.)
- The Forsyth Institute, Microbiology, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA
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- Section of Oral Biology, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA; (M.A.); (X.H.); (W.S.)
- The Forsyth Institute, Microbiology, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA
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- Section of Periodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA;
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- Section of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA; (M.D.); (W.T.)
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Liu M, Shi Y, Wu K, Xie W, Ser HL, Jiang Q, Wu L. From Mouth to Brain: Distinct Supragingival Plaque Microbiota Composition in Cerebral Palsy Children With Caries. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2022; 12:814473. [PMID: 35480234 PMCID: PMC9037539 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.814473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Children with cerebral palsy (CP) present a higher prevalence and severity of caries. Although researchers have studied multiple risk factors for caries in CP, the role of microorganisms in caries remains one of the critical factors worth exploring. In order to explore the differences in the supragingival plaque microbiota (SPM), supragingival plaque samples were collected from 55 CP children and 23 non-CP children for 16S rRNA sequencing. Distinct SPM composition was found between CP children with severe caries (CPCS) and non-CP children with severe caries (NCPCS). Further subanalysis was also done to identify if there were any differences in SPM among CP children with different degrees of caries, namely, caries-free (CPCF), mild to moderate caries (CPCM), and severe caries (CPCS). After selecting the top 15 most abundant species in all groups, we found that CPCS was significantly enriched for Fusobacterium nucleatum, Prevotella intermedia, Campylobacter rectus, Porphyromonas endodontalis, Catonella morbi, Alloprevotella tannerae, Parvimonas micra, Streptobacillus moniliformis, and Porphyromonas canoris compared to NCPCS. By comparing CPCF, CPCM, and CPCS, we found that the core caries-associated microbiota in CP children included Prevotella, Alloprevotella, Actinomyces, Catonella, and Streptobacillus, while Capnocytophaga and Campylobacter were dental health-associated microbiota in CP children. Alpha diversity analysis showed no significant difference between NCPCS and CPCS, but the latter had a much simpler core correlation network than that of NCPCS. Among CP children, CPCM and CPCF displayed lower bacterial diversity and simpler correlation networks than those of CPCS. In summary, the study showed the specific SPM characteristics of CPCS compared to NCPCS and revealed the core SPM in CP children with different severities of caries (CPCF, CPCM, and CPCS) and their correlation network. Hopefully, the study would shed light on better caries prevention and therapies for CP children. Findings from the current study offer exciting insights that warrant larger cohort studies inclusive of saliva and feces samples to investigate the potential pathogenic role of oral microbiota through the oral-gut-brain axis in CP children with caries.
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- Mingxiao Liu
- Department of Endodontics, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, China
- Guangzhou Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Endodontics, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Endodontics, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Endodontics, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Novel Bacteria and Drug Discovery Research Group, Microbiome and Bioresource Research Strength, Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University, Bandar Sunway, Malaysia
- Department of Biological Sciences, School of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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- Department of Endodontics, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, China
- Guangzhou Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Endodontics, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, China
- Guangzhou Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangzhou, China
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Zhang Y, Fang J, Yang J, Gao X, Dong L, Zheng X, Sun L, Xia B, Zhao N, Ma Z, Wang Y. Streptococcus mutans-associated bacteria in dental plaque of severe early childhood caries. J Oral Microbiol 2022; 14:2046309. [PMID: 35251525 PMCID: PMC8896182 DOI: 10.1080/20002297.2022.2046309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) is a potential pathogenic bacteria of dental caries. However, the level of S. mutans is low in some children with severe early childhood caries (SECC) Aim To evaluate the effect of S. mutans level on dental microbiome and cariogenesis. Methods The oral microbiota was compared between caries-free group (CF) and SECC group.16S rRNA gene sequencing was used for S. mutans level bacterial community analysis. The candidate bacteria that were closely related with S. mutans abundance were identified and confirmed by absolute quantitative real-time PCR in clinical dental plaque samples from CF and SECC groups. Results Through in-depth analysis of dental plaque microorganism, Leptotrichia, Selenomonas and Prevotella_7 were found in the S. mutans-low group (p < 0.05) and Porphyromonas, Selenomonas_3 were found in the S. mutans-high group (p < 0.05). Through quantitative real-time PCR, Leptotrichia, Selenomonas and Prevotella_7 were identified as the potential biomarkers of SECC when S. mutans was at a low level. Conclusion Leptotrichia, Selenomonas and Prevotella_7 are identified as potential biomarkers in SECC with a low abundance or without S. mutans. Our study may shed light on the understanding of caries occurrence in SECC with low abundance of S. mutans. Abbreviations S. mutans, Streptococcus mutans; CF, caries-free; SECC, severe early childhood caries; ECC, early childhood caries; rRNA, ribosome RNA; qPCR, Quantitative real-time PCR; OTUs, operational taxonomic units; ANOVA, analysis of variance; LDA, Linear discriminant analysis; LEfSe, Linear discriminant analysis effect size; COG, Groups of proteins; NMDS, Non-MetricMulti-Dimensional Scaling; IL-1β, interleukin −1β; IL-6, interleukin-6; IL-8, interleukin-8; IL-10, interleukin-10.
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- Yixin Zhang
- Central Laboratory Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
- National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Office of Operations Management, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Shanghai Stomatological Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of VIP Service, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Central Laboratory Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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谢 思, 蒋 倩, 陈 虹, 郑 蕾, 杨 德. [Microbial Diversity and Community Analysis of Dental Plaques in Orthodontic Patients Wearing Invisible Appliances and Fixed Appliances]. SICHUAN DA XUE XUE BAO. YI XUE BAN = JOURNAL OF SICHUAN UNIVERSITY. MEDICAL SCIENCE EDITION 2022; 53:250-255. [PMID: 35332725 PMCID: PMC10409367 DOI: 10.12182/20220360505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Objective To explore the microbial diversity and community structure of dental plaques in orthodontic patients with invisible appliances and fixed appliances and to study the differences. Methods Ten orthodontic patients wearing invisible appliances (I) and ten wearing fixed appliances (F) were recruited. Dental plaques were collected from both buccal (B) and lingual (L) sides. Based on 16S rDNA, 40 dental plaque samples were analyzed after Illumina sequencing. Results The microbial diversity, abundance and evenness of the FB group were significantly higher than those of the IB and IL groups (P<0.05), while the FL group showed substantial individual differences. The community structures were generally similar among the four groups, but significant differences in the relative abundance of some bacteria were found. The IB group showed higher abundances of Actinomycetes and Rosella (P<0.05), which were considered to be involved in dental caries and periodontal diseases. Some key communities showing significant differences were significantly enriched in the FB group, including Coprobacillus, Bifidobacterium, Enterobacterium, Lactobacillus, etc.. Conclusion Dental plaques in patients wearing invisible appliances and fixed appliances showed significantly different microbial abundance, diversity and composition, which may be involved in orthodontic complications such as dental caries and periodontal diseases. Orthodontic patients need strengthened measures for oral hygiene maintenance, no matter what kind of appliances they wear.
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- 思洪 谢
- 重庆医科大学附属口腔医院北部院区 牙体牙髓科 (重庆 401147)Department of Conservative and Endodontic Dentistry, North Branch, Stomatological Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 401147, China
- 口腔疾病与生物医学重庆市重点实验室 (重庆 401147)Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing 401147, China
- 重庆市高校市级口腔生物医学工程重点实验 (重庆 401147)Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education Institutions, Chongqing 401147, China
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- 重庆医科大学附属口腔医院北部院区 牙体牙髓科 (重庆 401147)Department of Conservative and Endodontic Dentistry, North Branch, Stomatological Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 401147, China
- 口腔疾病与生物医学重庆市重点实验室 (重庆 401147)Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing 401147, China
- 重庆市高校市级口腔生物医学工程重点实验 (重庆 401147)Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education Institutions, Chongqing 401147, China
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- 重庆医科大学附属口腔医院北部院区 牙体牙髓科 (重庆 401147)Department of Conservative and Endodontic Dentistry, North Branch, Stomatological Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 401147, China
- 口腔疾病与生物医学重庆市重点实验室 (重庆 401147)Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing 401147, China
- 重庆市高校市级口腔生物医学工程重点实验 (重庆 401147)Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education Institutions, Chongqing 401147, China
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- 重庆医科大学附属口腔医院北部院区 牙体牙髓科 (重庆 401147)Department of Conservative and Endodontic Dentistry, North Branch, Stomatological Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 401147, China
- 口腔疾病与生物医学重庆市重点实验室 (重庆 401147)Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing 401147, China
- 重庆市高校市级口腔生物医学工程重点实验 (重庆 401147)Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education Institutions, Chongqing 401147, China
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- 重庆医科大学附属口腔医院北部院区 牙体牙髓科 (重庆 401147)Department of Conservative and Endodontic Dentistry, North Branch, Stomatological Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 401147, China
- 口腔疾病与生物医学重庆市重点实验室 (重庆 401147)Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing 401147, China
- 重庆市高校市级口腔生物医学工程重点实验 (重庆 401147)Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education Institutions, Chongqing 401147, China
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Sánchez MC, Velapatiño A, Llama-Palacios A, Valdés A, Cifuentes A, Ciudad MJ, Collado L. Metataxonomic and metabolomic evidence of biofilm homeostasis disruption related to caries: an in vitro study. Mol Oral Microbiol 2022; 37:81-96. [PMID: 35129864 PMCID: PMC9303636 DOI: 10.1111/omi.12363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Revised: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The ecological dysbiosis of a biofilm includes not only bacterial changes but also changes in their metabolism. Related to oral biofilms, changes in metabolic activity are crucial endpoint, linked directly to the pathogenicity of oral diseases. Despite the advances in caries research, detailed microbial and metabolomic etiology is yet to be fully clarified. To advance this knowledge, a meta‐taxonomic approach based on 16S rRNA gene sequencing and an untargeted metabolomic approach based on an ultra‐high performance liquid chromatography‐quadrupole time‐of‐flight mass spectrometry analysis (UHPLC/Q‐TOF‐MS) were conducted. To this end, an in vitro biofilm model derived from the saliva of healthy participants were developed, under commensal and cariogenic conditions by adding sucrose as the disease trigger. The cariogenic biofilms showed a significant increase of Firmicutes phyla (p = 0.019), due to the significant increase in the genus Streptococcus (p = 0.010), and Fusobacter (p < 0.001), by increase Fusobacterium (p < 0.001) and Sphingomonas (p = 0.024), while suffered a decrease in Actinobacteria (p < 0.001). As a consequence of the shift in microbiota composition, significant extracellular metabolomics changes were detected, showed 59 metabolites of the 120 identified significantly different in terms of relative abundance between the cariogenic/commensal biofilms (Rate of change > 2 and FDR < 0.05). Forty‐two metabolites were significantly higher in abundance in the cariogenic biofilms, whereas 17 metabolites were associated significantly with the commensal biofilms, principally related protein metabolism, with peptides and amino acids as protagonists, latter represented by histidine, arginine, l‐methionine, glutamic acid, and phenylalanine derivatives.
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- María C Sánchez
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University Complutense, Madrid, Spain.,GINTRAMIS research group (Translational research group on microbiota and health), Faculty of Medicine, University Complutense, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University Complutense, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University Complutense, Madrid, Spain.,GINTRAMIS research group (Translational research group on microbiota and health), Faculty of Medicine, University Complutense, Madrid, Spain
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- Foodomics Laboratory, Institute of Food Science Research (CIAL, CSIC), Madrid, Spain
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- Foodomics Laboratory, Institute of Food Science Research (CIAL, CSIC), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University Complutense, Madrid, Spain.,GINTRAMIS research group (Translational research group on microbiota and health), Faculty of Medicine, University Complutense, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University Complutense, Madrid, Spain.,GINTRAMIS research group (Translational research group on microbiota and health), Faculty of Medicine, University Complutense, Madrid, Spain
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CHOPRA A, SAHA S, KAMATH S, SİVARAMAN K. Can acids produced from probiotics demineralize the tooth and cause progression of caries: a critical review. CUMHURIYET DENTAL JOURNAL 2022. [DOI: 10.7126/cumudj.963086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Ptasiewicz M, Grywalska E, Mertowska P, Korona-Głowniak I, Poniewierska-Baran A, Niedźwiedzka-Rystwej P, Chałas R. Armed to the Teeth-The Oral Mucosa Immunity System and Microbiota. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:882. [PMID: 35055069 PMCID: PMC8776045 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23020882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Revised: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
Abstract
The oral cavity is inhabited by a wide spectrum of microbial species, and their colonization is mostly based on commensalism. These microbes are part of the normal oral flora, but there are also opportunistic species that can cause oral and systemic diseases. Although there is a strong exposure to various microorganisms, the oral mucosa reduces the colonization of microorganisms with high rotation and secretion of various types of cytokines and antimicrobial proteins such as defensins. In some circumstances, the imbalance between normal oral flora and pathogenic flora may lead to a change in the ratio of commensalism to parasitism. Healthy oral mucosa has many important functions. Thanks to its integrity, it is impermeable to most microorganisms and constitutes a mechanical barrier against their penetration into tissues. Our study aims to present the role and composition of the oral cavity microbiota as well as defense mechanisms within the oral mucosa which allow for maintaining a balance between such numerous species of microorganisms. We highlight the specific aspects of the oral mucosa protecting barrier and discuss up-to-date information on the immune cell system that ensures microbiota balance. This study presents the latest data on specific tissue stimuli in the regulation of the immune system with particular emphasis on the resistance of the gingival barrier. Despite advances in understanding the mechanisms regulating the balance on the microorganism/host axis, more research is still needed on how the combination of these diverse signals is involved in the regulation of immunity at the oral mucosa barrier.
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- Maja Ptasiewicz
- Department of Oral Medicine, Medical University of Lublin, 6 Chodzki Street, 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (M.P.); (R.C.)
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- Department of Experimental Immunology, Medical University of Lublin, 4a Chodzki Street, 20-093 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Experimental Immunology, Medical University of Lublin, 4a Chodzki Street, 20-093 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-093 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Medical University of Lublin, 6 Chodzki Street, 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (M.P.); (R.C.)
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Isaac RD, Sanjeev K, Subbulakshmi CL, Amirtharaj LV, Sekar M. Identification of a novel bacterium Scardovia wiggsiae in high caries risk adolescence: A metagenomic and melt curve analysis. J Conserv Dent 2022; 25:297-305. [PMID: 35836558 PMCID: PMC9274687 DOI: 10.4103/jcd.jcd_79_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Mutans streptococci which comprise only 2% have long been presumed to be the specific pathogen responsible for caries. A novel caries associated bacterium namely Scardovia wiggsiae is recognized to be ecologically competitive in active caries lesions. The actual pathogen needs to be identified, so as to specifically target and reduce the prevalence of caries in a given community. AIM The aim of the study is to evaluate the presence of S. wiggsiae in combination with other bacteria in caries risk adolescence. METHODS Sixty adolescent subjects were screened. Phase I-to determine the prevalence of S. wiggsiae in saliva, plaque and dentinal caries samples of low and high caries risk individuals (n = 30 each) using polymerase chain reaction (PCR); Phase-II-to identify its presence by 16SrRNA metagenomic analysis and quantitatively evaluate the cariogenic pathogen using high-resolution melt curve analysis and real-time PCR. RESULTS Highest prevalence of S. wiggsiae was observed in dentinal caries followed by plaque and saliva samples of high caries risk individuals under PCR analysis. Metagenomic analysis showed two-fold statistically increased presence of Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteriaceae (S. wiggsiae) in dentinal samples compared to plaque samples (P = 0.05). Mutans streptococcus recorded the minimum. CONCLUSION Scardovia wiggsiae is identified as one of the predominant microorganism.
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- Roger Derick Isaac
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Best Dental Science College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, SRM Dental College, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India,Address for correspondence: Dr. Kavitha Sanjeev, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, SRM Dental College, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. E-mail:
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Karpaga Vinayaga Dental College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, SRM Dental College, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, SRM Dental College, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Pang L, Wang Y, Ye Y, Zhou Y, Zhi Q, Lin H. Metagenomic Analysis of Dental Plaque on Pit and Fissure Sites With and Without Caries Among Adolescents. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2021; 11:740981. [PMID: 34778105 PMCID: PMC8579706 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2021.740981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Caries is one of the most prevalent infectious diseases worldwide and is driven by the dysbiosis of dental biofilms adhering to tooth surfaces. The pits and fissured surfaces are the most susceptible sites of caries. However, information on the taxonomic composition and functional characteristics of the plaque microbiota in the pit and fissure sites is very limited. This study aimed to use metagenomic sequencing analyses to investigate the relationship between the plaque microbiome in the pit and fissure site and caries in adolescents. A total of 20 adolescents with active pit and fissure surface caries were involved as well as 20 age-matched, caries-free teenagers for control tests. Plaque samples were collected from the pit and fissure site and were subjected to metagenomic analyses, in which the microbial communities were investigated. Our results showed that the microbiota diversity was similar between those two groups. At the species level, the relative abundances of A. gerencseriae, P. acidifaciens, P. multisaccharivorax, S. oralis, S. mutans, and P. denticolens were higher in the caries-active group. N. elongata, C. hominis, and A. johnsonii were relatively more abundant in the caries-free groups. Functional analysis suggested that the metabolic pathway was the most abundant pathway, and the functional traits of the level 2 pathways included amino acid metabolism, metabolism of cofactors, and vitamins and carbohydrate metabolism. Our results also revealed that the caries group displayed several alterations in metabolic pathways, including enriched functions in carbohydrate digestion and absorption. This study suggested that in addition to the specific anatomical structures of the pit and fissured surfaces, the fundamental differences in the plaque microbiome may also be related to the susceptibility of pit and fissure caries.
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- Liangyue Pang
- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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