International Journal of Nanomedicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 18, P. 2371 - 2388
Published: May 1, 2023
Introduction:
The
critical
challenge
for
periodontitis
therapy
is
thoroughly
eliminating
the
dental
plaque
biofilm,
particularly
penetrating
deep
periodontal
tissue.
Regular
therapeutic
strategies
are
insufficient
to
penetrate
without
disturbing
commensal
microflora
of
oral
cavity.
Here,
we
constructed
a
Fe
3
O
4
magnetic
nanoparticle
loading
minocycline
(FPM
NPs)
biofilm
physically
and
effectively
eliminate
biofilm.
Methods:
In
order
remove
effectively,
nanoparticles
were
modified
with
using
co-precipitation
method.
particle
size
dispersion
characterized
by
transmission
electron
microscopy,
scanning
dynamic
light
scattering.
antibacterial
effects
examined
verify
targeting
FPM
NPs.
Confocal
laser
microscopy
was
employed
check
effect
+
MF
develop
best
NPs
treatment
strategy.
Additionally,
investigated
in
rat
models.
expression
IL-1β,
IL-6,
TNF-α
tissues
measured
qRT-PCR
Western
blot.
Results:
multifunctional
exhibited
intense
anti-biofilm
activity
good
biocompatibility.
forces
could
pull
FMP
against
mass
kill
bacteria
biofilms
both
vivo
vitro.
integrity
bacterial
disrupted
under
motivation
field,
allowing
improved
drug
penetration
performance.
inflammation
recovered
well
after
Furthermore,
be
monitored
real-time
have
potentials.
Conclusion:
exhibit
chemical
stability
novel
presents
new
approach
treating
provides
experimental
support
magnetic-targeted
clinic
applications.
Keywords:
ferromagnetic
nanoparticle,
periodontitis,
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
144(4), P. 1690 - 1699
Published: Jan. 10, 2022
Interest
in
developing
antibacterial
polymers
as
synthetic
mimics
of
host
defense
peptides
(HPDs)
has
accelerated
recent
years
to
combat
antibiotic-resistant
bacterial
infections.
Positively
charged
moieties
are
critical
defining
the
activity
and
eukaryotic
toxicity
HDP
mimics.
Most
examples
have
utilized
primary
amines
or
guanidines
source
positively
moieties,
inspired
by
lysine
arginine
residues
HDPs.
Here,
we
explore
impact
amine
group
variation
(primary,
secondary,
tertiary
amine)
on
performance
HDP-mimicking
β-peptide
polymers.
Our
studies
show
that
a
secondary
ammonium
is
superior
either
cationic
moiety
The
optimal
polymer,
homopolymer
bearing
amino
groups,
displays
potent
highest
selectivity
(low
hemolysis
cytotoxicity).
polymer
against
bacteria
high
therapeutic
efficacy
treating
MRSA-induced
wound
infections
keratitis
well
low
acute
dermal
corneal
epithelial
cytotoxicity.
This
work
suggests
may
be
broadly
useful
design
Antibiotics,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
11(1), P. 69 - 69
Published: Jan. 7, 2022
Surgical
site
infections
(SSIs)
are
common
postoperative
occurrences
due
to
contamination
of
the
surgical
wound
or
implanted
medical
devices
with
community
hospital-acquired
microorganisms,
as
well
other
endogenous
opportunistic
microbes.
Despite
numerous
rules
and
guidelines
applied
prevent
these
infections,
SSI
rates
considerably
high,
constituting
a
threat
healthcare
system
in
terms
morbidity,
prolonged
hospitalization,
death.
Approximately
80%
human
SSIs,
including
chronic
related
biofilm-forming
bacteria.
Biofilm-associated
SSIs
extremely
difficult
treat
conventional
antibiotics
several
tolerance
mechanisms
provided
by
multidrug-resistant
bacteria,
usually
arranged
polymicrobial
communities.
In
this
review,
novel
strategies
control,
i.e.,
eradicate,
biofilms
presented
discussed,
focusing
mainly
on
two
attractive
approaches:
use
nanotechnology-based
composites
natural
plant-based
products.
An
overview
new
therapeutic
agents
strategic
approaches
control
epidemic
pathogenic
particularly
when
present,
is
alongside
combinatorial
attempts
obtain
synergistic
effects
restore
their
efficacy
biofilm-mediated
SSIs.
Some
detection
real-time
monitoring
systems
improve
biofilm
diagnosis
also
discussed.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
655, P. 124046 - 124046
Published: March 29, 2024
Typical
antibiotic
treatments
are
often
ineffectual
against
biofilm-related
infections
since
bacteria
residing
within
biofilms
have
developed
various
mechanisms
to
resist
antibiotics.
To
overcome
these
limitations,
antimicrobial-loaded
liposomal
nanoparticles
a
promising
anti-biofilm
strategy
as
they
demonstrated
improved
delivery
and
eradication
of
in
biofilms.
Antibiotic-loaded
revealed
remarkably
higher
antibacterial
activities
than
free
drugs
experimental
settings.
Moreover,
can
be
used
efficaciously
for
the
combinational
antibiotics
other
antimicrobial
compounds/peptide
which
facilitate,
instance,
significant
breakdown
biofilm
matrix,
increased
bacterial
elimination
from
depletion
metabolic
activity
pathogens.
Drug-loaded
liposomes
mitigated
recurrent
considered
tool
address
challenges
associated
resistance.
Furthermore,
it
has
been
that
surface
charge
polyethylene
glycol
modification
notable
impact
on
their
activity.
Future
investigations
should
tackle
persistent
hurdles
with
development
safe
effective
clinical
application
investigate
novel
treatments,
including
CRISPR-Cas
gene
editing,
natural
compounds,
phages,
nano-mediated
approaches.
Herein,
we
emphasize
significance
inhibition
biofilms,
challenges,
recent
advances,
future
perspectives.
Pathogens,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
11(10), P. 1173 - 1173
Published: Oct. 11, 2022
Porphyromonas
gingivalis
is
a
gram-negative,
anaerobic
bacterium
that
lives
in
the
oral
cavity.
It
an
integral
part
of
microbiome,
which
includes
more
than
500
types
bacteria.
Under
certain
circumstances,
as
consequence
virulence
factors,
it
can
become
very
destructive
and
proliferate
to
many
cells
periodontal
lesions.
one
causative
agents
present
extremely
often
dental
plaque
main
etiological
factor
development
disease.
During
various
therapeutic
procedures,
P.
enter
blood
disseminate
through
distant
organs.
This
primarily
refers
influence
on
subacute
endocarditis
facilitate
coronary
heart
disease,
atherosclerosis,
ischemic
infarction.
The
action
facilitated
by
numerous
factors
pathogenicity
such
fimbriae,
hemolysin,
hemagglutinin,
capsules,
outer
membrane
vesicles,
lipopolysaccharides,
gingipains.
A
special
problem
possibility
biofilm
formation.
1000
times
less
sensitive
antimicrobial
drugs
planktonic
cells,
represents
significant
treatment
infections
caused
this
pathogen.