Photosensitized Methylene Blue Nanoparticles: A Promising Approach for the Control of Oral Infections
Magali Parizzi,
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Aline Rosa Almeida,
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Gabriel Lucca de Oliveira Salvador
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Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. 673 - 673
Published: March 10, 2025
Introduction:
Oral
infections
pose
significant
public
health
challenges,
often
exacerbating
other
comorbidities
and
increasing
systemic
risks.
Traditional
treatments
fail
to
eliminate
persistent
micro-organisms
contribute
the
rise
of
antimicrobial
resistance.
Nanoparticulate
systems
offer
a
promising
solution
by
delivering
active
agents
directly
targeted
sites,
providing
more
effective
localized
treatment
options.
Objective:
This
study
aimed
synthesize
characterize
methylcellulose
nanoparticles
containing
methylene
blue
at
different
concentrations
using
nanoprecipitation
method.
We
also
evaluated
their
biocompatibility
activity
against
key
commonly
found
in
oral
infections.
Methods:
The
involved
physicochemical
morphological
characterizations,
including
encapsulation
efficiency,
particle
size,
polydispersity
index,
zeta
potential,
transmission
electron
microscopy
(TEM).
Additionally,
controlled
release
profiles,
efficacy
major
pathogens,
vitro
assessments
were
performed.
Results:
results
revealed
efficiency
between
99.1
98.8%,
with
sizes
ranging
from
186
274
nm
potential
1.7
2.9
mV
achieved
lower
methylcellulose.
demonstrated
sustained
drug
85%
for
smaller
particles
45%
larger
than
10
h.
exhibited
superior
compared
pure
blue.
Cell
viability
studies
indicated
that
biocompatible
approximately
40%
cell
nanoparticles.
Conclusions:
These
findings
suggest
could
serve
as
adjunct
dental
treatments.
They
action
while
potentially
reducing
development
Language: Английский
Harnessing green nanoparticles: Sustainable solutions for combating dental caries management
Ramasamy Ramasubburayan,
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Ganesan Ramanathan,
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S.J. Vijay
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Materials Today Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
45, P. 102631 - 102631
Published: March 11, 2025
Language: Английский
The current use of nanotechnology in the fight against antimicrobial resistance: promising approaches to global health challenge
Journal of Nanoparticle Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
27(4)
Published: April 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Bioinspired Nanomaterials to Combat Microbial Biofilm and Pathogen Challenges: A Review
ACS Applied Nano Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(22), P. 25287 - 25313
Published: Nov. 12, 2024
The
emergence
of
antibiotic-resistant
biofilms
poses
a
significant
challenge
in
healthcare,
as
these
complex
microbial
communities
demonstrate
an
increased
resistance
to
conventional
treatment
methods.
Traditional
antibiotics
often
fail
against
biofilms,
resulting
persistent
infections
and
failures.
To
address
this
urgent
issue,
innovative
strategies
such
bioinspired
nanomaterials,
antimicrobial
peptides,
quorum
sensing
inhibitors,
combination
therapies
show
promise
disrupting
biofilm
structures,
enhancing
activity,
overcoming
mechanisms.
Bioinspired
nanomaterials
have
emerged
pivotal
approach
for
tackling
the
challenges
presented
by
pathogens
across
various
sectors,
including
industry,
environmental
protection.
Their
advantages
include
enhanced
biocompatibility,
targeted
delivery,
improved
efficacy
formation
threats.
Recent
advancements
highlight
potential
solutions,
nanoparticles,
smart
nanocarriers,
surface
modifications,
nanozymes,
combating
biofilm-related
issues.
Despite
progress
nanomaterial
research,
remain.
intricate
interactions
within
evolving
nature
necessitate
multidisciplinary
approaches.
Furthermore,
translating
laboratory
findings
into
practical
applications
faces
obstacles
related
scalability,
stability,
regulatory
compliance.
Future
are
expected
focus
on
multifunctional
nanoparticles
that
disrupt
advanced
modifications
better
interaction,
nanocarriers
nanozymes
dismantle
structures.
This
review
focuses
development
application
pathogen
challenges.
It
emphasizes
roles
targeting
capabilities.
Additionally,
explores
formulating
management
practices,
providing
insights
advantages,
limitations,
future
perspectives
Language: Английский
Antibacterial and antibiofilm effect of Zinc Oxide nanoparticles on P. aeruginosa variants isolated from young patients with cystic fibrosis
Mona Konkuri,
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Sharmin Kharrazi,
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Yousef Erfani
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et al.
Microbial Pathogenesis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
195, P. 106854 - 106854
Published: Aug. 14, 2024
Language: Английский
Antibiofilm and antibacterial activities of green synthesized ZnO nanoparticles against Erwinia amylovora and Pseudomonas syringae pv. Syringae: in vitro and in silico investigations
Microbial Pathogenesis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
196, P. 107011 - 107011
Published: Oct. 11, 2024
Language: Английский
Development of Halloysite Nanohybrids-Based Films: Enhancing Mechanical and Hydrophilic Properties for Wound Healing
Francisco Ramón Rodríguez Pozo,
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Daiana Ianev,
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Tomás Martínez Rodríguez
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et al.
Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(10), P. 1258 - 1258
Published: Sept. 27, 2024
Most
of
the
therapeutic
systems
developed
for
managing
chronic
skin
wounds
lack
adequate
mechanical
and
hydration
properties,
primarily
because
they
rely
on
a
single
component.
This
study
addresses
this
issue
by
combining
organic
inorganic
materials
to
obtain
hybrid
films
with
enhanced
behavior,
adhesion,
fluid
absorption
properties.
To
that
aim,
chitosan/hydrolyzed
collagen
blends
were
mixed
halloysite/antimicrobial
nanohybrids
at
10%
20%
(
Language: Английский
Antibiofilm Effects of Novel Compounds in Otitis Media Treatment: Systematic Review
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(23), P. 12841 - 12841
Published: Nov. 29, 2024
Otitis
media
(OM)
is
a
frequent
disease
with
incidence
rate
of
5300
cases
per
100,000
people.
Recent
studies
showed
that
polymicrobial
biofilm
formation
represents
significant
pathogenic
mechanism
in
recurrent
and
chronic
forms
OM.
Biofilm
enables
bacteria
to
resist
antibiotics
would
typically
be
recommended
guidelines,
contributing
the
ineffectiveness
current
antimicrobial
strategies.
Given
challenges
successfully
treating
bacterial
biofilms,
there
an
growing
interest
identifying
novel
effective
compounds
overcome
antibacterial
resistance.
The
objective
this
review
was
provide
overview
antibiofilm
effects
on
formed
by
clinical
isolates
systematic
included
evaluated
effect
natural
or
synthetic
from
obtained
patients
eligibility
criteria
were
defined
using
PICOS
system:
(P)
Population:
all
human
OM;
(I)
Intervention:
compound
effect;
(C)
Control
standard
therapeutic
agents
untreated
(O)
Outcome:
(biofilm
inhibition,
eradication),
(S)
Study
design.
PRISMA
protocol
for
reviews
meta-analysis
followed.
From
3564
potentially
eligible
studies,
1817
duplicates
removed,
1705
excluded
according
exclusion
criteria.
A
total
41
available
full
texts
retrieved
two
independent
authors.
Fifteen
articles
selected
inclusion
which
125
17
different
examined,
including
N-acetyl-L-cysteine
(NAC),
tea
tree
oil,
xylitol,
eugenol,
Aloe
barbadensis,
Zingiber
officinale,
Curcuma
longa,
Acacia
arabica,
antisense
peptide
nucleic
acids,
probiotics
Streptococcus
salivarius
oralis,
Sodium
2-mercaptoethanesulfonate
(MESNA),
bioactive
glass,
green
synthesized
copper
oxide
nanoparticles,
radish,
silver
nanoparticles
acetic
acid.
Staphylococcus
aureus
most
commonly
studied
pathogen,
followed
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa
Haemophilus
influenzae.
inhibition
only
examined
assessed
six
studies;
eradication
four
both
five
studies.
This
indicates
some
like
NAC,
prebiotics,
MESNA
have
are
safe
could
researched
more
extensively
further
use.
However,
lack
data
about
reliable
efficient
used
therapy
types
otitis
still
remains
literature.
Language: Английский