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Wang T, Li M, Gu Z, Qu C, Segervald J, Salh R, Wågberg T, Wang J, Kou W. Fluoride releasing in polymer blends of poly(ethylene oxide) and poly(methyl methacrylate). Front Chem 2024; 12:1356029. [PMID: 38406557 PMCID: PMC10884178 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2024.1356029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024] Open
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Introduction: Polymethyl methacrylate is a polymer commonly used in clinical dentistry, including denture bases, occlusal splints and orthodontic retainers. Methods: To augment the polymethyl methacrylate-based dental appliances in counteracting dental caries, we designed a polymer blend film composed of polymethyl methacrylate and polyethylene oxide by solution casting and added sodium fluoride. Results: Polyethylene oxide facilitated the dispersion of sodium fluoride, decreased the surface average roughness, and positively influenced the hydrophilicity of the films. The blend film made of polymethyl methacrylate, polyethylene oxide and NaF with a mass ratio of 10: 1: 0.3 showed sustained release of fluoride ions and acceptable cytotoxicity. Antibacterial activity of all the films to Streptococcus mutans was negligible. Discussion: This study demonstrated that the polymer blends of polyethylene oxide and polymethyl methacrylate could realize the relatively steady release of fluoride ions with high biocompatibility. This strategy has promising potential to endow dental appliances with anti-cariogenicity.
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- Tianxiao Wang
- Department of Odontology, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Odontology, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Odontology, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Odontology, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Physics, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Physics, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Odontology, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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Anti-biofilm activity of biochanin A against Staphylococcus aureus. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2023; 107:867-879. [PMID: 36585511 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-022-12350-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Biofilm-forming Staphylococcus aureus can easily accumulate on various food contact surfaces which induce cross-contamination and are difficult to eliminate in the food industry. This study aimed to evaluate the anti-biofilm effects of natural product biochanin A against S. aureus. Results showed that biochanin A effectively eradicated established S. aureus biofilms on different food-contact materials. Fluorescence microscopic analyses suggested that biochanin A disintegrated the established biofilms by dissociate extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) in matrix. In addition, biochanin A at the sub-MIC concentration also effectively inhibited the biofilm formation by regulating the expression of biofilm-related genes (icaA, srtA, eno) and suppressing the release of EPS in biofilm matrix. Molecular docking also demonstrated that biochanin A conducted strong interactions with biofilm-related proteins (Ica A, Sortase A, and Enolase). These findings demonstrated that biochanin A has the potential to be developed as a potent agent against S. aureus biofilm in food industries. KEY POINTS: • Anti-biofilm effect of biochanin A against S. aureus was revealed for the first time. • Biofilm of S. aureus on various food-contact surfaces were efficiently eradicated. • Biochanin A prevented S. aureus biofilm formation via reducing EPS production.
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Nardulli P, Hall GG, Quarta A, Fruscio G, Laforgia M, Garrisi VM, Ruggiero R, Scacco S, De Vito D. Antibiotic Abuse and Antimicrobial Resistance in Hospital Environment: A Retrospective Observational Comparative Study. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2022; 58:medicina58091257. [PMID: 36143934 PMCID: PMC9505554 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58091257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 09/03/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Background and Objectives: Antimicrobial resistance represents a serious problem, and it may be life-threatening in the case of severe hospital-acquired infections (HAI). Antibiotic abuse and multidrug resistance (MDR) have significantly increased this burden in the last decades. The aim of this study was to investigate the distribution and susceptibility rates of five selected bacterial species (E. coli, K. pneumoniae, P. aeruginosa, S. aureus and E. faecium) in two healthcare settings located in the Apulia region (Italy). Materials and Methods: Setting n.1 was a university hospital and setting n.2 was a research institute working on oncological patients. All the enrolled patients were diagnosed for bacterial HAI. The observation period was between August and September 2021. Clinical samples were obtained from several biological sources, in different hospital wards. Bacterial identification and susceptibility were tested by using the software VITEC 2 Single system. Results: In this study, a higher incidence of multi-drug-resistant K. pneumoniae was reported (42,2% in setting n.1 and 50% in setting n.2), with respect to the Italian 2019 statistics report (30.3%). All the isolates of E. faecium and S. aureus were susceptible to linezolid. All the bacterial isolates of P. aeruginosa and most of K. pneumoniae were susceptible to ceftazidime–avibactam. Amikacin and nitrofurantoin represented a good option for treating E. coli infections. Multidrug-resistant (MDR) P. aeruginosa, methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistantE. faecium (VRE) had a lower incidence in the clinical setting, with respect to E. coli and K. pneumoniae. Conclusions: The data obtained in this study can support clinicians towards a rational and safe use of antibiotics for treating the infections caused by these resistant strains, to enhance the overall efficacy of the current antibiotic protocols used in the main healthcare environments.
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- Visby Hospital, Section of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Department of Medical Sciences, 62156 Visby, Sweden
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- DLV System s.r.l., Research Section, Viale della Resistenza, 19, 87036 Quattromiglia, Italy
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- Energent s.p.a., Research Section, Via Cristoforo Colombo, 112, 00154 Roma, Italy
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neurosciences and Sense Organs, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70100 Bari, Italy
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- School of Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70100 Bari, Italy
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Chaichana W, Insee K, Chanachai S, Benjakul S, Aupaphong V, Naruphontjirakul P, Panpisut P. Physical/mechanical and antibacterial properties of orthodontic adhesives containing Sr-bioactive glass nanoparticles, calcium phosphate, and andrographolide. Sci Rep 2022; 12:6635. [PMID: 35459791 PMCID: PMC9033772 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-10654-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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White spot lesions around orthodontic brackets are the major complication during fixed orthodontic treatment. This study prepared orthodontic adhesives for promoting mineral precipitation and reducing bacterial growth. Adhesives with added calcium phosphate monohydrate/Sr-bioactive glass nanoparticles (Sr/CaP) and andrographolide were prepared. The physical/mechanical and antibacterial properties of the adhesives were tested. The additives reduced the monomer conversion of the materials (62 to 47%). The addition of Sr/CaP and andrographolide increased the water sorption (from 23 to 46 μg/mm3) and water solubility (from 0.2 to 5.9 μg/mm3) but reduced the biaxial flexural strength (from 193 to 119 MPa) of the adhesives. The enamel bond strengths of the experimental adhesives (19–34 MPa) were comparable to that of the commercial material (p > 0.05). The Sr/CaP fillers promoted Ca, Sr, and P ion release and the precipitation of calcium phosphate at the debonded interface. An increase in the Sr/CaP concentration enhanced the inhibition of S. mutans by 18%, while the effect of andrographolide was not detected. The abilities of the adhesives to promote ion release, calcium phosphate precipitation, and the growth inhibition of cariogenic bacteria were expected to reduce the occurrence of white spot lesions. The additives reduced the physical/mechanical properties of the materials, but the corresponding values were within the acceptable range.
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- Wirinrat Chaichana
- Division of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- Division of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- Division of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- Division of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- Division of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- Biological Engineering Program, Faculty of Engineering, King Mongkut 's University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok, 10140, Thailand
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- Division of Restorative Dentistry, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand. .,Thammasat University Research Unit in Dental and Bone Substitute Biomaterials, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand.
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Chanachai S, Chaichana W, Insee K, Benjakul S, Aupaphong V, Panpisut P. Physical/Mechanical and Antibacterial Properties of Orthodontic Adhesives Containing Calcium Phosphate and Nisin. J Funct Biomater 2021; 12:jfb12040073. [PMID: 34940552 PMCID: PMC8706961 DOI: 10.3390/jfb12040073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Revised: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 12/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Enamel demineralization around orthodontic adhesive is a common esthetic concern during orthodontic treatment. The aim of this study was to prepare orthodontic adhesives containing monocalcium phosphate monohydrate (MCPM) and nisin to enable mineralizing and antibacterial actions. The physicomechanical properties and the inhibition of S. mutans growth of the adhesives with added MCPM (5, 10 wt %) and nisin (5, 10 wt %) were examined. Transbond XT (Trans) was used as the commercial comparison. The adhesive containing a low level of MCPM showed significantly higher monomer conversion (42–62%) than Trans (38%) (p < 0.05). Materials with additives showed lower monomer conversion (p < 0.05), biaxial flexural strength (p < 0.05), and shear bond strength to enamel than those of a control. Additives increased water sorption and solubility of the experimental materials. The addition of MCPM encouraged Ca and P ion release, and the precipitation of calcium phosphate at the bonding interface. The growth of S. mutans in all the groups was comparable (p > 0.05). In conclusion, experimental orthodontic adhesives with additives showed comparable conversion but lesser mechanical properties than the commercial material. The materials showed no antibacterial action, but exhibited ion release and calcium phosphate precipitation. These properties may promote remineralization of the demineralized enamel.
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- Supachai Chanachai
- Division of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand; (S.C.); (W.C.); (K.I.); (S.B.)
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- Division of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand; (S.C.); (W.C.); (K.I.); (S.B.)
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- Division of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand; (S.C.); (W.C.); (K.I.); (S.B.)
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- Division of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand; (S.C.); (W.C.); (K.I.); (S.B.)
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- Division of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand;
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- Division of Restorative Dentistry, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
- Thammasat University Research Unit in Dental and Bone Substitute Biomaterials, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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Physical and chemical mechanisms involved in adhesion of orthodontic bonding composites: in vitro evaluations. BMC Oral Health 2021; 21:350. [PMID: 34271907 PMCID: PMC8285804 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-021-01715-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Bond strength of orthodontic composite is strongly influenced by molecular and structural mechanisms. Aim of this in vitro study was to compare bond strength of light-cure orthodontic composites by measuring debonding forces and evaluating locations of bond failure. Investigations on chemical compositions clarified adhesive behaviors and abilities, exploring effects of ageing processes in this junction materials. Methods Twelve enamel discs, from human premolars, were randomly coupled to one orthodontic adhesive system (Transbond XT™ 3 M UNITEK, USA, Light-Cure Orthodontic Paste, LEONE, Italy and Bisco Ortho Bracket Paste LC, BISCO, Illinois) and underwent to Shear Bond Strength test. Metallic brackets were bonded to twenty-seven human premolar, with one of the adhesive systems, to quantify, at FE-SEM magnifications, after debonding, the residual material on enamel and bracket base surfaces. Raman Spectroscopy analysis was performed on eight discs of each composites to investigate on chemical compositions, before and after accelerated aging procedures in human saliva and sugary drink. Results Orthodontic adhesive systems showed similar strength of adhesion to enamel. The breakage of adhesive-adherent bond occurs in TXT at enamel-adhesive interface while in Bisco and Leone at adhesive-bracket interface. Accelerated in vitro aging demonstrated good physical–chemical stability for all composites, Bisco only, was weakly contaminated with respect to the other materials. Conclusion A similar, clinically adequate and acceptable bond strength to enamel for debonding maneuvers was recorded in all orthodontic adhesive systems under examination. No significant chemical alterations are recorded, even in highly critical situations, not altering the initial mechanical properties of materials.
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