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Ptasiewicz M, Chałas R, Idaszek J, Maksymiuk P, Kister M, Kister KA, Kurzydłowski KJ, Magryś A. In Vitro Effects of Silver Nanoparticles on Pathogenic Bacteria and on Metabolic Activity and Viability of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Arch Immunol Ther Exp (Warsz) 2024; 72:aite-2024-0007. [PMID: 38421273 DOI: 10.2478/aite-2024-0007] [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: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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The rapid development of nanotechnology has led to the use of silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) in various biomedical fields. However, the effect of Ag-NPs on human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) is not fully understood. Moreover, too frequent an exposure to products containing nanosilver in sublethal amounts raises widespread concerns that it will lead to the development of silver-resistant microorganisms. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the mechanism of action of Ag-NPs on hMSCs by analyzing the cellular uptake of Ag-NPs by the cells and its effect on their viability and to assess antimicrobial activity of Ag-NPs against emerging bacterial strains, including multidrug-resistant pathogens. For metabolic activity and viability evaluation, hMSCs were incubated with different concentrations of Ag-NPs (14 μg/mL, 7 μg/mL, and 3.5 μg/mL) for 10 min., 1 h and 24 h and subsequently analyzed for their viability by live-dead staining and metabolic activity by the MTS assay. The effect of Ag-NPs on bacterial pathogens was studied by determining their minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC). In conclusion, it was observed that exposure of hMSCs to Ag-NPs of size <10 nm has no cytotoxic effect on the metabolic activity of the cells at the concentration of 3.5 μg/mL, with minimal cytotoxic effect being observed at the concentration of 14 μg/mL after 24 h of incubation. Our findings also confirmed that Ag-NPs at the concentration of 4 μg/mL are effective broad-spectrum bactericidal agents, regardless of the antibiotic-resistance mechanism present in bacteria.
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- Maja Ptasiewicz
- Department of Oral Medicine, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Chair and Clinic of Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Medical Microbiology, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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Lahuta LB, Szablińska-Piernik J, Stałanowska K, Głowacka K, Horbowicz M. The Size-Dependent Effects of Silver Nanoparticles on Germination, Early Seedling Development and Polar Metabolite Profile of Wheat ( Triticum aestivum L.). Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:13255. [PMID: 36362042 PMCID: PMC9657336 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232113255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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The phytotoxicity of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) to plant seeds germination and seedlings development depends on nanoparticles properties and concentration, as well as plant species and stress tolerance degrees. In the present study, the effect of citrate-stabilized spherical Ag NPs (20 mg/L) in sizes of 10, 20, 40, 60, and 100 nm, on wheat grain germination, early seedlings development, and polar metabolite profile in 3-day-old seedlings were analyzed. Ag NPs, regardless of their sizes, did not affect the germination of wheat grains. However, the smaller nanoparticles (10 and 20 nm in size) decreased the growth of seedling roots. Although the concentrations of total polar metabolites in roots, coleoptile, and endosperm of seedlings were not affected by Ag NPs, significant re-arrangements of carbohydrates profiles in seedlings were noted. In roots and coleoptile of 3-day-old seedlings, the concentration of sucrose increased, which was accompanied by a decrease in glucose and fructose. The concentrations of most other polar metabolites (amino acids, organic acids, and phosphate) were not affected by Ag NPs. Thus, an unknown signal is released by small-sized Ag NPs that triggers affection of sugars metabolism and/or distribution.
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- Lesław Bernard Lahuta
- Department of Plant Physiology, University of Warmia and Mazury, Genetics and Biotechnology, Oczapowskiego Street 1A/103, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland
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Piras CC, Mahon CS, Genever PG, Smith DK. Shaping and Patterning Supramolecular Materials─Stem Cell-Compatible Dual-Network Hybrid Gels Loaded with Silver Nanoparticles. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2022; 8:1829-1840. [PMID: 35364810 PMCID: PMC9092345 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.1c01560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Hydrogels
with spatio-temporally
controlled properties are appealing
materials for biological and pharmaceutical applications. We make
use of mild acidification protocols to fabricate hybrid gels using
calcium alginate in the presence of a preformed thermally triggered
gel based on a low-molecular-weight gelator (LMWG) 1,3:2:4-di(4-acylhydrazide)-benzylidene
sorbitol (DBS-CONHNH2). Nonwater-soluble calcium carbonate
slowly releases calcium ions over time when exposed to an acidic pH,
triggering the assembly of the calcium alginate gel network. We combined
the gelators in different ways: (i) the LMWG was used as a template
to spatially control slow calcium alginate gelation within preformed
gel beads, using glucono-δ-lactone (GdL) to lower the pH; (ii)
the LMWG was used as a template to spatially control slow calcium
alginate gelation within preformed gel trays, using diphenyliodonium
nitrate (DPIN) as a photoacid to lower the pH, and spatial resolution
was achieved by masking. The dual-network hybrid gels display highly
tunable properties, and the beads are compatible with stem cell growth.
Furthermore, they preserve the LMWG function of inducing in situ silver
nanoparticle (AgNP) formation, which provides the gels with antibacterial
activity. These gels have potential for eventual regenerative medicine
applications in (e.g.) bone tissue engineering.
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- Carmen C Piras
- Department of Chemistry, University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DD, United Kingdom
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- Department of Chemistry, University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DD, United Kingdom
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- Department of Biology, University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DD, United Kingdom
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- Department of Chemistry, University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DD, United Kingdom
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Su G, Zhong X, Qiu S, Fan J, Zhou H, Zhou X. Preparation of mesoporous silica-based nanocomposites with synergistically antibacterial performance from nano-metal (oxide) and polydopamine. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2022; 33:155702. [PMID: 34959229 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac467a] [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: 10/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/26/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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In this work, a novel antibacterial nanocomposite system was developed using mesoporous silica (MSN) as an effective nanocarrier, and the resultant nanocomposites demonstrated remarkable antibacterial performance due to the synergistic effect among nano zinc oxides, silver nanoparticles, and polydopamine (PDA). The successful synthesis of MSN/ZnO@PDA/Ag nanocomposites was confirmed. The physicochemical properties and the morphologies of these nanocomposites were investigated. It was found that the particle size increased along with the evolution of these nanocomposites. Besides, nano zinc oxides were formed in the nanochannels of mesoporous silica with a particle size about 2 nm, and that of silver nanoparticle was less than 50 nm. In addition, the results revealed that the presence of mesoporous silica could effectively prevent the formation of large-size silver nanoparticles and facilitate their well dispersion. Due to the synergistic effect among nano zinc oxides, silver nanoparticles, and polydopamine, these nanocomposites exhibited remarkable antibacterial performance even at a low concentration of 313 ppm, and the antibacterial mechanism was also elucidated. Therefore, this work provides a facile and controllable approach to preparing synergistically antibacterial nanocomposites, and the remarkable antibacterial performance make them suitable for practical applications.
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- Guofeng Su
- Innovative Institute for Plant Health, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Green Fine Chemicals of Guangdong Higher Education Institution, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510225, People's Republic of China
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- Innovative Institute for Plant Health, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Green Fine Chemicals of Guangdong Higher Education Institution, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510225, People's Republic of China
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- Innovative Institute for Plant Health, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Green Fine Chemicals of Guangdong Higher Education Institution, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510225, People's Republic of China
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- Innovative Institute for Plant Health, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Green Fine Chemicals of Guangdong Higher Education Institution, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510225, People's Republic of China
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- Innovative Institute for Plant Health, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Green Fine Chemicals of Guangdong Higher Education Institution, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510225, People's Republic of China
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- Innovative Institute for Plant Health, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Green Fine Chemicals of Guangdong Higher Education Institution, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510225, People's Republic of China
- Maoming Branch, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Mao Ming, Guangdong, 525000, People's Republic of China
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de Castro DT, Teixeira ABV, do Nascimento C, Alves OL, de Souza Santos E, Agnelli JAM, Dos Reis AC. Comparison of oral microbiome profile of polymers modified with silver and vanadium base nanomaterial by next-generation sequencing. Odontology 2021; 109:605-614. [PMID: 33481145 DOI: 10.1007/s10266-020-00582-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2020] [Accepted: 12/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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This study aimed to evaluate two methods of the incorporation of nanostructured silver vanadate decorated with silver nanoparticles (AgVO3) into acrylic resin and characterize the profile of early and late microbial communities in class and family taxonomic level by pyrosequencing. The specimens were made by adding different concentrations of AgVO3 (1, 2.5, and 5%) to the heat-activated acrylic resin by two methods: vacuum spatulation (VS) and polymeric film (PF). A control group (0%) without AgVO3 was also obtained for both methods. After 24 h and 7 days of incubation in human saliva, biofilm samples were collected, DNA was extracted, and 16S rRNA genes were sequenced by the 454-Roche sequencing platform. Seventeen classes and 51 families of bacteria were identified. The abundance of Bacteroidia, Bacilli, Negativicutes, Fusobacteria and Betaproteobacteria classes decreased after 7 days of incubation, and Clostridia, Gammaproteobacteria, and unclassified bacteria increased. The Negativicutes and Betaproteobacteria classes were more abundant when the PF method was used, and Gammaproteobacteria was more abundant when VS was used. The incorporation of 5% AgVO3 promoted a reduction in the prevalence of Bacilli, Clostridia, Negativicutes, Betaproteobacteria, and unclassified bacteria, and increased Gammaproteobacteria. The addition of AgVO3 to acrylic resin altered the early and mature microbiome formed on the specimen surface, and the PF method presented a more favorable microbial profile than the VS method.
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- Denise Tornavoi de Castro
- Departament of Dental Materials and Prosthesis, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Av. do Café, s/n, Ribeirão Prêto, SP, 14040-904, Brazil
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- Departament of Dental Materials and Prosthesis, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Av. do Café, s/n, Ribeirão Prêto, SP, 14040-904, Brazil
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- Departament of Dental Materials and Prosthesis, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Av. do Café, s/n, Ribeirão Prêto, SP, 14040-904, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Solid State Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of Campinas (Unicamp), Cidade Universitária Barão Geraldo, Campinas, SP, 13083-970, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical Toxicological and Bromatologic Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Av. do Café, s/n, Ribeirão Prêto, SP, 14040-903, Brazil
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- Departament of Dental Materials and Prosthesis, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Av. do Café, s/n, Ribeirão Prêto, SP, 14040-904, Brazil.
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Generali L, Bertoldi C, Bidossi A, Cassinelli C, Morra M, Del Fabbro M, Savadori P, Ballal NV, Giardino L. Evaluation of Cytotoxicity and Antibacterial Activity of a New Class of Silver Citrate-Based Compounds as Endodontic Irrigants. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13215019. [PMID: 33172215 PMCID: PMC7664443 DOI: 10.3390/ma13215019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Revised: 10/31/2020] [Accepted: 11/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In the present study, the cytotoxicity and the antimicrobial activity of two silver citrate-based irrigant solutions were investigated. Cytotoxicity of various concentrations (0.25%, 0.5%, 1%, 2.5%, 5%) of both solutions (BioAKT and BioAKT Endo) was assessed on L-929 mouse fibroblasts using the MTT assay. For the quantitative analysis of components, an infrared (I.R.) spectroscopy was performed. The minimum inhibitory and minimal bactericidal concentrations (M.I.C. and M.B.C., respectively) were ascertained on Enterococcus faecalis strain ATCC 4083. For biofilm susceptibility after treatment with the irrigating agent, a minimum biofilm eradication concentration (M.B.E.C.) and confocal laser scanning microscope (C.L.S.M.) assays were performed. Quantification of E. faecalis cell biomass and percentage of live and dead cells in the biomass was appraised. Normality of data was analyzed using the D’Agostino & Pearson’s test and the Shapiro–Wilk test. Statistical analysis was performed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey’s test. Both silver citrate solutions showed mouse fibroblasts viability >70% when diluted to 0.25% and 0.5%. Conversely, at higher concentrations, they were extremely cytotoxic. F.T.-IR spectroscopy measurements of both liquids showed the same spectra, indicating similar chemical characteristics. No substantial contrast in antimicrobial activity was observed among the two silver citrate solutions by using broth microdilution methods, biofilm susceptibility (MBEC-HTP device), and biomass screening using confocal laser scanning microscopy (C.L.S.M.) technique. Both solutions, used as root canal irrigants, exhibited significant antimicrobial activity and low cytocompatibility at dilutions greater than 0.5%.
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- Luigi Generali
- Department of Surgery, Medicine, Dentistry and Morphological Sciences with Transplant Surgery, Oncology and Regenerative Medicine Relevance (C.H.I.M.O.M.O.), University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41124 Modena, Italy
- Correspondence: (L.G.); (C.B.); (L.G.)
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- Department of Surgery, Medicine, Dentistry and Morphological Sciences with Transplant Surgery, Oncology and Regenerative Medicine Relevance (C.H.I.M.O.M.O.), University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41124 Modena, Italy
- Correspondence: (L.G.); (C.B.); (L.G.)
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- Laboratory of Clinical Chemistry and Microbiology, I.R.C.C.S. Orthopedic Institute Galeazzi, 20161 Milan, Italy;
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- Nobil Bio Ricerche srl, Via Valcastellana 26, 14037 Portacomaro, Italy; (C.C.); (M.M.)
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- Nobil Bio Ricerche srl, Via Valcastellana 26, 14037 Portacomaro, Italy; (C.C.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milano, 20122 Milan, Italy;
- I.R.C.C.S. Orthopedic Institute Galeazzi, 20161 Milan, Italy;
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- I.R.C.C.S. Orthopedic Institute Galeazzi, 20161 Milan, Italy;
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, 576104 Karnataka, India;
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- Freelance Researcher, 88900 Crotone, Italy
- Correspondence: (L.G.); (C.B.); (L.G.)
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Shimabukuro M. Antibacterial Property and Biocompatibility of Silver, Copper, and Zinc in Titanium Dioxide Layers Incorporated by One-Step Micro-Arc Oxidation: A Review. Antibiotics (Basel) 2020; 9:E716. [PMID: 33092058 PMCID: PMC7589568 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics9100716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2020] [Revised: 10/16/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Titanium (Ti) and its alloys are commonly used in medical devices. However, biomaterial-associated infections such as peri-implantitis and prosthetic joint infections are devastating and threatening complications for patients, dentists, and orthopedists and are easily developed on titanium surfaces. Therefore, this review focuses on the formation of biofilms on implant surfaces, which is the main cause of infections, and one-step micro-arc oxidation (MAO) as a coating technology that can be expected to prevent infections due to the implant. Many researchers have provided sufficient data to prove the efficacy of MAO for preventing the initial stages of biofilm formation on implant surfaces. Silver (Ag), copper (Cu), and zinc (Zn) are well used and are incorporated into the Ti surface by MAO. In this review, the antibacterial properties, cytotoxicity, and durability of these elements on the Ti surface incorporated by one-step MAO will be summarized. This review is aimed at enhancing the importance of the quantitative control of Ag, Cu, and Zn for their use in implant surfaces and the significance of the biodegradation behavior of these elements for the development of antibacterial properties.
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- Masaya Shimabukuro
- Department of Biomaterials, Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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Kung JC, Wang WH, Lee CL, Hsieh HC, Shih CJ. Antibacterial Activity of Silver Nanoparticles (AgNP) Confined to Mesostructured, Silica-Based Calcium Phosphate Against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 10:E1264. [PMID: 32605329 PMCID: PMC7408568 DOI: 10.3390/nano10071264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2020] [Revised: 06/23/2020] [Accepted: 06/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Staphylococcus aureus, which is commonly found in hospitals, has become a major problem in infection control. In this study, Ag/80S bioactive ceramics used for enhanced antibacterial applications have been developed. An in vitro bioactivity test of the Ag/80S bioactive ceramic powders was performed in a phosphate-buffered saline (PBS). To explore the antibacterial activity of the Ag/80S bioactive ceramic powders, the Kirby-Bauer susceptibility test, the kinetics of microbial growth analysis and the colony-forming capacity assay were used to determine their minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The results confirmed that the Ag/80S bioactive ceramic powders have antibacterial activity against MRSA (ATCC 33592) and MRSA (ATCC 49476).
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- Jung-Chang Kung
- School of Dentistry, College of Dental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan;
- Department of Dentistry, Division of Family Dentistry, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- Drug Development and Value Creation Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua 500, Taiwan;
- School of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Imaging and Radiology, Shu-Zen Junior College of Medicine and Management, Kaohsiung 821, Taiwan
- Department of Golden-Ager Industry Management, Chaoyang University of Technology, Taichung 413, Taiwan
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- Department of Fragrance and Cosmetic Science, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan; (C.-L.L.); (H.-C.H.)
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- Department of Fragrance and Cosmetic Science, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan; (C.-L.L.); (H.-C.H.)
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- Drug Development and Value Creation Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- Department of Fragrance and Cosmetic Science, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan; (C.-L.L.); (H.-C.H.)
- Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
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Labruère R, Sona AJ, Turos E. Anti-Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Nanoantibiotics. Front Pharmacol 2019; 10:1121. [PMID: 31636560 PMCID: PMC6787278 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2019.01121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2019] [Accepted: 08/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Nanoparticle-based antibiotic constructs have become a popular area of investigation in the biomedical sciences. Much of this work has pertained to human diseases, largely in the cancer therapy arena. However, considerable research has also been devoted to the nanochemistry for controlling infectious diseases. Among these are ones due to bacterial infections, which can cause serious illnesses leading to death. The onset of multi-drug-resistant (MDR) infections such as those caused by the human pathogen Staphylococcus aureus has created a dearth of problems such as surgical complications, persistent infections, and lack of available treatments. In this article, we set out to review the primary literature on the design and development of new nanoparticle materials for the potential treatment of S. aureus infections, and areas that could be further expanded upon to make nanoparticle antibiotics a mainstay in clinical settings.
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- Raphaël Labruère
- Institut de Chimie Moléculaire et des Matériaux d’Orsay (ICMMO), CNRS, Univ Paris Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, Orsay, France
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- Center for Molecular Diversity in Drug Design, Discovery and Delivery, Department of Chemistry, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, United States
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- Center for Molecular Diversity in Drug Design, Discovery and Delivery, Department of Chemistry, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, United States
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Zhang Z, Li S, Gu X, Li J, Lin X. Biosynthesis, characterization and antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticles by the Arctic anti-oxidative bacterium Paracoccus sp. Arc7-R13. ARTIFICIAL CELLS NANOMEDICINE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2019; 47:1488-1495. [PMID: 30990104 DOI: 10.1080/21691401.2019.1601631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have attracted wide interest due to its broad range of applications. This study aims to describe the biosynthesis of AgNPs using an Arctic anti-oxidative bacterium Arc7-R13 and to study its characteristics and antibacterial activity. The biosynthesis of AgNPs was verified using UV-Vis spectrum with the maximum absorption at 416 nm. The morphology of the silver nanoparticles was characterized by TEM and its characterization were investigated by EDX and FTIR. Phylogenetic analysis based on 16S rRNA gene sequence showed that strain Arc7-R13 was affiliated with genus Paracoccus. TEM analysis revealed that the AgNPs synthesized by strain Arc7-R13 were spherical and ellipsoidal in shape with size ranging from 2 to 25 nm. The optimal concentration of AgNO3 and temperature for the biosynthesis were 4 mmol/L and 37 °C, respectively. EDX analysis verified the presence of the element silver in the biosynthesized AgNPs. FTIR analysis revealed that the specific functional groups, OH, CH3 and C≡N, might be responsible for reduction and stabilization of AgNPs. Antimicrobial test showed that the AgNPs had strong antimicrobial activity against all kinds of strains investigated, including Gram-positive Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus and Gram-negative Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli.
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- Zheng Zhang
- a Key Lab of Marine Bioactive Substances , The First Institute of Oceanography, SOA , Qingdao , China
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- a Key Lab of Marine Bioactive Substances , The First Institute of Oceanography, SOA , Qingdao , China
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- a Key Lab of Marine Bioactive Substances , The First Institute of Oceanography, SOA , Qingdao , China
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- a Key Lab of Marine Bioactive Substances , The First Institute of Oceanography, SOA , Qingdao , China
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- a Key Lab of Marine Bioactive Substances , The First Institute of Oceanography, SOA , Qingdao , China
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Freyssenet C, Karlen S. Plasma-Activated Aerosolized Hydrogen Peroxide (aHP) in Surface Inactivation Procedures. APPLIED BIOSAFETY 2019; 24:10-19. [PMID: 36034636 PMCID: PMC9093241 DOI: 10.1177/1535676018818559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Hydrogen peroxide is a strong oxidant that possesses an antimicrobial activity. It has been successfully used in surface/room decontamination processes either under the form of hydrogen peroxide vapor (HPV) or of vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP). Aerosolized hydrogen peroxide (aHP) offers a third alternative. The technology relies on the dispersion of aerosols of a hydrogen peroxide solution often complemented with silver cations. aHP provides an inexpensive and safe approach to treat contaminated rooms but sometimes fails to achieve the 6-log10 reduction limit in the number of viable microorganisms. METHODS Here, we used a venturi-based aHP generator that generates 4 mm in size aerosols from a 12% plasma-activated hydrogen peroxide solution free of silver cations. RESULTS & DISCUSSION We could successfully and constantly inactivate bacterial growth from biological indicators containing at least 106 spores of Geobacillus stearothermophilus placed on stainless steel discs wrapped in Tyvek pouches. We could also show that the biological indicators placed at various locations in a class II biosafety cabinet were equally inactivated, showing that hydrogen peroxide aerosols migrate through HEPA filters. CONCLUSIONS Considering that our method for aerosol generation is simple, reproducible, and highly effective at inactivating spores, our approach is expected to serve as a relatively cost effective alternative method for disinfecting potentially contaminated rooms or surfaces.
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- Camille Freyssenet
- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne, EPFL RHO DSPS, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne, EPFL RHO DSPS, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Karnik T, Dempsey SG, Jerram MJ, Nagarajan A, Rajam R, May BCH, Miller CH. Ionic silver functionalized ovine forestomach matrix - a non-cytotoxic antimicrobial biomaterial for tissue regeneration applications. Biomater Res 2019; 23:6. [PMID: 30834142 PMCID: PMC6387525 DOI: 10.1186/s40824-019-0155-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2018] [Accepted: 02/06/2019] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Antimicrobial technologies, including silver-containing medical devices, are increasingly utilized in clinical regimens to mitigate risks of microbial colonization. Silver-functionalized resorbable biomaterials for use in wound management and tissue regeneration applications have a narrow therapeutic index where antimicrobial effectiveness may be outweighed by adverse cytotoxicity. We examined the effects of ionic silver functionalization of an extracellular matrix (ECM) biomaterial derived from ovine forestomach (OFM-Ag) in terms of material properties, antimicrobial effectiveness and cytotoxicity profile. METHODS Material properties of OFM-Ag were assessed by via biochemical analysis, microscopy, atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) and differential scanning calorimetry. The silver release profile of OFM-Ag was profiled by AAS and antimicrobial effectiveness testing utilized to determine the minimum effective concentration of silver in OFM-Ag in addition to the antimicrobial spectrum and wear time. Biofilm prevention properties of OFM-Ag in comparison to silver containing collagen dressing materials was quantified via in vitro crystal violet assay using a polymicrobial model. Toxicity of ionic silver, OFM-Ag and silver containing collagen dressing materials was assessed toward mammalian fibroblasts using elution cytoxicity testing. RESULTS OFM-Ag retained the native ECM compositional and structural characteristic of non-silver functionalized ECM material while imparting broad spectrum antimicrobial effectiveness toward 11 clinically relevant microbial species including fungi and drug resistant strains, maintaining effectiveness over a wear time duration of 7-days. OFM-Ag demonstrated significant prevention of polymicrobial biofilm formation compared to non-antimicrobial and silver-containing collagen dressing materials. Where silver-containing collagen dressing materials exhibited cytotoxic effects toward mammalian fibroblasts, OFM-Ag was determined to be non-cytotoxic, silver elution studies indicated sustained retention of silver in OFM-Ag as a possible mechanism for the attenuated cytotoxicity. CONCLUSIONS This work demonstrates ECM biomaterials may be functionalized with silver to favourably shift the balance between detrimental cytotoxic potential and beneficial antimicrobial effects, while preserving the ECM structure and function of utility in tissue regeneration applications.
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- Tanvi Karnik
- Aroa Biosurgery, 2 Kingsford Smith Place, PO Box 107111, Auckland Airport, Auckland, 2150 New Zealand
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- Aroa Biosurgery, 2 Kingsford Smith Place, PO Box 107111, Auckland Airport, Auckland, 2150 New Zealand
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- Aroa Biosurgery, 2 Kingsford Smith Place, PO Box 107111, Auckland Airport, Auckland, 2150 New Zealand
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- Aroa Biosurgery, 2 Kingsford Smith Place, PO Box 107111, Auckland Airport, Auckland, 2150 New Zealand
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- Aroa Biosurgery, 2 Kingsford Smith Place, PO Box 107111, Auckland Airport, Auckland, 2150 New Zealand
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- Aroa Biosurgery, 2 Kingsford Smith Place, PO Box 107111, Auckland Airport, Auckland, 2150 New Zealand
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- Aroa Biosurgery, 2 Kingsford Smith Place, PO Box 107111, Auckland Airport, Auckland, 2150 New Zealand
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Coating of Polyetheretherketone Films with Silver Nanoparticles by a Simple Chemical Reduction Method and Their Antibacterial Activity. COATINGS 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/coatings9020091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The coating of polymeric substrate polyetheretherketone (PEEK) with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) was carried out by a wet chemical route at room temperature. The coating process was developed from the Tollens reagent and D-glucose as reducing agent. The resulting composite exhibited antimicrobial activity. The PEEK films were coated with a single layer and two layers of silver nanoparticles in various concentrations. The crystallographic properties of the polymer and the silver nanoparticles were analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD). Fourier transform infrared spectra (FTIR) show the interaction between the silver nanoparticles with the polymeric substrate. Transmission electron microscope (TEM) images confirmed the obtaining of metallic nanoparticles with average sizes of 25 nm. It was possible to estimate the amount of silver deposited on PEEK with the help of thermogravimetric analysis. The morphology and shape of the AgNPs uniformly deposited on the PEEK films was ascertained by the techniques of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM), evidencing the increase in the amount of silver by increasing the concentration of the metal precursor. Finally, the antibacterial activity of the films coated with Ag in Escherichia coli, Serratia marcescens and Bacillus licheniformis was evaluated, evidencing that the concentration of silver is crucial in the cellular replication of the bacteria.
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Anuj SA, Gajera HP, Hirpara DG, Golakiya BA. Interruption in membrane permeability of drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus with cationic particles of nano‑silver. Eur J Pharm Sci 2019; 127:208-216. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2018.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2018] [Revised: 10/25/2018] [Accepted: 11/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Plasmon Resonance of Silver Nanoparticles as a Method of Increasing Their Antibacterial Action. Antibiotics (Basel) 2018; 7:antibiotics7030080. [PMID: 30135367 PMCID: PMC6164041 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics7030080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2018] [Revised: 08/15/2018] [Accepted: 08/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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In this article, a series of silver-containing dressings are prepared by metal-vapor synthesis (MVS), and their antibacterial properties are investigated. The antibacterial activity of the dressings containing silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) against some Gram-positive, and Gram-negative microorganisms (Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus haemolyticus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, Moraxella spp.) has been determined. Based on the plasmon resonance frequency of these nanoparticles, the frequency of laser irradiation of the dressing was chosen. The gauze bandage examined showed pronounced antibacterial properties, especially to Staphylococcus aureus strain. When 470 nm laser radiation, with a power of 5 mW, was applied for 5 min, 4 h after inoculating the Petri dish, and placing a bandage containing silver nanoparticles on it, the antibacterial effect of the latter significantly increased—both against Gram-positive and Gram-negative microorganisms. The structure and chemical composition of the silver-containing nanocomposite were studied by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS). The synthesized AgNPs demonstrate narrow and monomodal particle size distribution with an average size of 1.75 nm. Atoms of metal in Ag/bandage system are mainly in Ag0 state, and the oxidized atoms are in the form of Ag-Ag-O groups.
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Roguska A, Belcarz A, Zalewska J, Hołdyński M, Andrzejczuk M, Pisarek M, Ginalska G. Metal TiO 2 Nanotube Layers for the Treatment of Dental Implant Infections. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:17089-17099. [PMID: 29718650 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b04045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Titanium oxide nanotube layers with silver and zinc nanoparticles are attracting increasing attention in the design of bone and dental implants due to their antimicrobial potential and their ability to control host cell adhesion, growth, and differentiation. However, recent reports indicate that the etiology of dental infections is more complex than has been previously considered. Therefore, the antimicrobial potential of dental implants should be evaluated against at least several different microorganisms cooperating in human mouth colonization. In this study, Ag and Zn nanoparticles incorporated into titanium oxide nanotubular layers were studied with regard to how they affect Candida albicans, Candida parapsilosis, and Streptococcus mutans. Layers of titanium oxide nanotubes with an average diameter of 110 nm were fabricated by electrochemical anodization, annealed at 650 °C, and modified with approx. 5 wt % Ag or Zn nanoparticles. The surfaces were examined with the scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray analysis, scanning transmission electron microscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy techniques and subjected to evaluation of microbial-killing and microbial adhesion-inhibiting potency. In a 1.5 h long adhesion test, the samples were found more effective toward yeast strains than toward S. mutans. In a release-killing test, the microorganisms were almost completely eliminated by the samples, either within 3 h of contact (for S. mutans) or 24 h of contact (for both yeast strains). Although further improvement is advisable, it seems that Ag and Zn nanoparticles incorporated into TiO2 nanotubular surfaces provide a powerful tool for reducing the incidence of bone implant infections. Their high bidirectional activity (against both Candida species and S. mutans) makes the layers tested particularly promising for the design of dental implants.
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- Agata Roguska
- Institute of Physical Chemistry , Polish Academy of Sciences , Kasprzaka 44/52 , 01-224 Warsaw , Poland
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- Chair and Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology , Medical University of Lublin , Chodzki 1 , 20-093 Lublin , Poland
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- Chair and Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology , Medical University of Lublin , Chodzki 1 , 20-093 Lublin , Poland
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry , Polish Academy of Sciences , Kasprzaka 44/52 , 01-224 Warsaw , Poland
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering , Warsaw University of Technology , Woloska 141 , 02-507 Warsaw , Poland
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry , Polish Academy of Sciences , Kasprzaka 44/52 , 01-224 Warsaw , Poland
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- Chair and Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology , Medical University of Lublin , Chodzki 1 , 20-093 Lublin , Poland
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de Castro DT, Valente MLDC, Aires CP, Alves OL, Dos Reis AC. Elemental ion release and cytotoxicity of antimicrobial acrylic resins incorporated with nanomaterial. Gerodontology 2017; 34:320-325. [PMID: 28436056 DOI: 10.1111/ger.12267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This study evaluated the release of ions and the cytotoxicity of acrylic resins incorporated with silver vanadate decorated with silver nanoparticles (AgVO3 ). BACKGROUND The inhibition of the accumulation of microorganisms on the resins is critical in preventing diseases. However, the hypothesis is that the release of ions from the incorporation of AgVO3 may be important in biocompatibility. MATERIALS AND METHODS Specimens of autopolymerising (AP) and heat-polymerising resin (HP) with AgVO3 were prepared and immersed in culture medium. The release of silver ions (Ag) and vanadium (V) was evaluated by mass spectrometry with inductively coupled plasma (ICP-MS) (n=9) and the cell viability of fibroblasts L929 by MTT (3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol- 2yl]-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) (n=12). The results were evaluated with analysis of variance (ANOVA), Tukey and Pearson correlation test (α=.05). RESULTS The groups containing AgVO3 presented a difference in relation to the control (0%) regarding the release of Ag and V (P<.0001). All groups showed a reduction in L929 viability when compared with the cellular control (100%) (P<.0001). In comparison with the control resins for HP, a reduction in the metabolism of cells occurred starting at 2.5% and for AP at 5% (P<.0001). A positive correlation was found between the concentration of AgVO3 and the ion release, and a negative between the ion release and the cell viability. CONCLUSIONS Significant numbers of Ag and V ions were released from resins with higher concentrations of AgVO3 , presenting cytotoxicity for cells, suggesting that the use of low concentrations is indicated to avoid risks to patients.
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- Denise Tornavoi de Castro
- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Ribeirão Preto Dental School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Ribeirão Preto Dental School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physics and Chemistry, Ribeirão Preto Pharmaceutical Sciences School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Solid State Chemistry, State University of Campinas-UNICAMP, Campinas, São Paul, Brazil
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- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Ribeirão Preto Dental School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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Ivashchenko O, Coy E, Peplinska B, Jarek M, Lewandowski M, Załęski K, Warowicka A, Wozniak A, Babutina T, Jurga-Stopa J, Dolinsek J, Jurga S. Influence of silver content on rifampicin adsorptivity for magnetite/Ag/rifampicin nanoparticles. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2017; 28:055603. [PMID: 28029097 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/28/5/055603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Magnetite nanoparticles (NPs) decorated with silver (magnetite/Ag) are intensively investigated due to their application in the biomedical field. We demonstrate that the increase of silver content on the surface of nanoparticles improves the adsorptivity of antibiotic rifampicin as well as antibacterial properties. The use of ginger extract allowed to improve the silver nucleation on the magnetite surface that resulted in an increase of silver content. Physicochemical and functional characterization of magnetite/Ag NPs was performed. Our results show that 5%-10% of silver content in magnetite/Ag NPs is already sufficient for antimicrobial properties against Streptococcus salivarius and Staphylococcus aureus. The rifampicin molecules on the magnetite/Ag NPs surface made the spectrum of antimicrobial activity wider. Cytotoxicity evaluation of the magnetite/Ag/rifampicin NPs showed no harmful action towards normal human fibroblasts, whereas the effect on human embryonic kidney cell viability was time and dose dependent.
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Lee JH, Kwon JS, Moon SK, Uhm SH, Choi BH, Joo UH, Kim KM, Kim KN. Titanium-Silver Alloy Miniplates for Mandibular Fixation: In Vitro and In Vivo Study. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2016; 74:1622.e1-1622.e12. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2016.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2015] [Revised: 04/06/2016] [Accepted: 04/06/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Sardella E, Palumbo F, Camporeale G, Favia P. Non-Equilibrium Plasma Processing for the Preparation of Antibacterial Surfaces. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2016; 9:E515. [PMID: 28773637 PMCID: PMC5456949 DOI: 10.3390/ma9070515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2016] [Revised: 06/12/2016] [Accepted: 06/20/2016] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Non-equilibrium plasmas offer several strategies for developing antibacterial surfaces that are able to repel and/or to kill bacteria. Due to the variety of devices, implants, and materials in general, as well as of bacteria and applications, plasma assisted antibacterial strategies need to be tailored to each specific surface. Nano-composite coatings containing inorganic (metals and metal oxides) or organic (drugs and biomolecules) compounds can be deposited in one step, and used as drug delivery systems. On the other hand, functional coatings can be plasma-deposited and used to bind antibacterial molecules, for synthesizing surfaces with long lasting antibacterial activity. In addition, non-fouling coatings can be produced to inhibit the adhesion of bacteria and reduce the formation of biofilm. This paper reviews plasma-based strategies aimed to reduce bacterial attachment and proliferation on biomedical materials and devices, but also onto materials used in other fields. Most of the activities described have been developed in the lab of the authors.
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- Eloisa Sardella
- Istituto di Nanotecnologia, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Via Orabona 4, 70126 Bari, Italy.
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- Istituto di Nanotecnologia, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Via Orabona 4, 70126 Bari, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Chimica Università degli Studi di Bari "Aldo Moro", Via Orabona 4, 70126 Bari, Italy.
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- Istituto di Nanotecnologia, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Via Orabona 4, 70126 Bari, Italy.
- Dipartimento di Chimica Università degli Studi di Bari "Aldo Moro", Via Orabona 4, 70126 Bari, Italy.
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Khurana C, Vala AK, Andhariya N, Pandey OP, Chudasama B. Influence of antibiotic adsorption on biocidal activities of silver nanoparticles. IET Nanobiotechnol 2016; 10:69-74. [PMID: 27074856 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2015.0005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Excessive use of antibiotics has posed two major challenges in public healthcare. One of them is associated with the development of multi-drug resistance while the other one is linked to side effects. In the present investigation, the authors report an innovative approach to tackle the challenges of multi-drug resistance and acute toxicity of antibiotics by using antibiotics adsorbed metal nanoparticles. Monodisperse silver nanoparticles (SNPs) have been synthesised by two-step process. In the first step, SNPs were prepared by chemical reduction of AgNO3 with oleylamine and in the second step, oleylamine capped SNPs were phase-transferred into an aqueous medium by ligand exchange. Antibiotics - tetracycline and kanamycin were further adsorbed on the surface of SNPs. Antibacterial activities of SNPs and antibiotic adsorbed SNPs have been investigated on gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus megaterium, Bacillus subtilis), and gram-negative (Proteus vulgaris, Shigella sonnei, Pseudomonas fluorescens) bacterial strains. Synergistic effect of SNPs on antibacterial activities of tetracycline and kanamycin has been observed. Biocidal activity of tetracycline is improved by 0-346% when adsorbed on SNPs; while for kanamycin, the improvement is 110-289%. This synergistic effect of SNPs on biocidal activities of antibiotics may be helpful in reducing their effective dosages.
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- Chandni Khurana
- Laboratory of Nanomedicine, School of Physics and Materials Science, Thapar University, Patiala-147004, India
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- Department of Physics, M.K. Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar-364022, India
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- Laboratory of Nanomedicine, School of Physics and Materials Science, Thapar University, Patiala-147004, India
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- Laboratory of Nanomedicine, School of Physics and Materials Science, Thapar University, Patiala-147004, India
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- Laboratory of Nanomedicine, School of Physics and Materials Science, Thapar University, Patiala-147004, India.
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Chladek G, Basa K, Mertas A, Pakieła W, Żmudzki J, Bobela E, Król W. Effect of Storage in Distilled Water for Three Months on the Antimicrobial Properties of Poly(methyl methacrylate) Denture Base Material Doped with Inorganic Filler. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2016; 9:E328. [PMID: 28773451 PMCID: PMC5503091 DOI: 10.3390/ma9050328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2016] [Revised: 04/26/2016] [Accepted: 04/27/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The colonization of poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) denture base materials by pathogenic microorganisms is a major problem associated with the use of prostheses, and the incorporation of antimicrobial fillers is a method of improving the antimicrobial properties of these materials. Numerous studies have demonstrated the initial in vitro antimicrobial effectiveness of this type of material; however, reports demonstrating the stability of these fillers over longer periods are not available. In this study, silver sodium hydrogen zirconium phosphate was introduced into the powder component of a PMMA denture base material at concentrations of 0.25%, 0.5%, 1%, 2%, 4%, and 8% (w/w). The survival rates of the gram-positive bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, gram-negative bacterium Escherichia coli and yeast-type fungus Candida albicans were established after fungal or bacterial suspensions were incubated with samples that had been previously stored in distilled water. Storage over a three-month period led to the progressive reduction of the initial antimicrobial properties. The results of this study suggest that additional microbiological tests should be conducted for materials that are treated with antimicrobial fillers and intended for long-term use. Future long-term studies of the migration of silver ions from the polymer matrix and the influence of different media on this ion emission are required.
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- Grzegorz Chladek
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Engineering Materials and Biomaterials, Silesian University of Technology, ul. Konarskiego 18a, Gliwice 44-100, Poland.
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Engineering Materials and Biomaterials, Silesian University of Technology, ul. Konarskiego 18a, Gliwice 44-100, Poland.
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- Chair and Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Jordana 19, Zabrze 41-808, Poland.
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Engineering Materials and Biomaterials, Silesian University of Technology, ul. Konarskiego 18a, Gliwice 44-100, Poland.
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Engineering Materials and Biomaterials, Silesian University of Technology, ul. Konarskiego 18a, Gliwice 44-100, Poland.
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- Chair and Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Jordana 19, Zabrze 41-808, Poland.
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- Chair and Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Jordana 19, Zabrze 41-808, Poland.
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Ferraris S, Spriano S. Antibacterial titanium surfaces for medical implants. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2016; 61:965-78. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2015.12.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 257] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2015] [Revised: 11/16/2015] [Accepted: 12/28/2015] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Madkour TM, Abdelazeem EA, Tayel A, Mustafa G, Siam R. In situpolymerization of polyurethane-silver nanocomposite foams with intact thermal stability, improved mechanical performance, and induced antimicrobial properties. J Appl Polym Sci 2015. [DOI: 10.1002/app.43125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Tarek M. Madkour
- Department of Chemistry; The American University in Cairo; AUC Avenue, P.O. Box 74 New Cairo 11835 Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry; The American University in Cairo; AUC Avenue, P.O. Box 74 New Cairo 11835 Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry; The American University in Cairo; AUC Avenue, P.O. Box 74 New Cairo 11835 Egypt
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- Biology Department; The American University in Cairo; AUC Avenue, P.O. Box 74 New Cairo 11835 Egypt
- Yousef Jameel Science & Technology Research Center (YJ-STRC); The American University in Cairo; AUC Avenue, P.O. Box 74 New Cairo 11835 Egypt
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- Biology Department; The American University in Cairo; AUC Avenue, P.O. Box 74 New Cairo 11835 Egypt
- Yousef Jameel Science & Technology Research Center (YJ-STRC); The American University in Cairo; AUC Avenue, P.O. Box 74 New Cairo 11835 Egypt
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Multilayer hydrogel coatings to combine hemocompatibility and antimicrobial activity. Biomaterials 2015; 56:198-205. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2015.03.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2015] [Revised: 03/28/2015] [Accepted: 03/29/2015] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Ivashchenko O, Lewandowski M, Peplińska B, Jarek M, Nowaczyk G, Wiesner M, Załęski K, Babutina T, Warowicka A, Jurga S. Synthesis and characterization of magnetite/silver/antibiotic nanocomposites for targeted antimicrobial therapy. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2015; 55:343-59. [PMID: 26117765 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2015.05.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2014] [Revised: 03/30/2015] [Accepted: 05/07/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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The article is devoted to preparation and characterization of magnetite/silver/antibiotic nanocomposites for targeted antimicrobial therapy. Magnetite nanopowder was produced by thermochemical technique; silver was deposited on the magnetite nanoparticles in the form of silver clusters. Magnetite/silver nanocomposite was investigated by XRD, SEM, TEM, AFM, XPS, EDX techniques. Adsorptivity of magnetite/silver nanocomposite towards seven antibiotics from five different groups was investigated. It was shown that rifampicin, doxycycline, ceftriaxone, cefotaxime and doxycycline may be attached by physical adsorption to magnetite/silver nanocomposite. Electrostatic surfaces of antibiotics were modeled and possible mechanism of antibiotic attachment is considered in this article. Raman spectra of magnetite, magnetite/silver and magnetite/silver/antibiotic were collected. It was found that it is difficult to detect the bands related to antibiotics in the magnetite/silver/antibiotic nanocomposite spectra due to their overlap by the broad carbon bands of magnetite nanopowder. Magnetic measurements revealed that magnetic saturation of the magnetite/silver/antibiotic nanocomposites decreased on 6-19 % in comparison with initial magnetite nanopowder. Pilot study of antimicrobial properties of the magnetite/silver/antibiotic nanocomposites were performed towards Bacillus pumilus.
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- Olena Ivashchenko
- Frantsevich Institute for Problems of Materials Science, NAS of Ukraine, Kyiv 03142, Ukraine; NanoBioMedical Centre, Adam Mickiewicz University, 61614 Poznan, Poland.
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- NanoBioMedical Centre, Adam Mickiewicz University, 61614 Poznan, Poland; Institute of Molecular Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, 60-179 Poznan, Poland
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- NanoBioMedical Centre, Adam Mickiewicz University, 61614 Poznan, Poland
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- NanoBioMedical Centre, Adam Mickiewicz University, 61614 Poznan, Poland
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- NanoBioMedical Centre, Adam Mickiewicz University, 61614 Poznan, Poland
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- NanoBioMedical Centre, Adam Mickiewicz University, 61614 Poznan, Poland
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- NanoBioMedical Centre, Adam Mickiewicz University, 61614 Poznan, Poland
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- Frantsevich Institute for Problems of Materials Science, NAS of Ukraine, Kyiv 03142, Ukraine
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- NanoBioMedical Centre, Adam Mickiewicz University, 61614 Poznan, Poland
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- NanoBioMedical Centre, Adam Mickiewicz University, 61614 Poznan, Poland; Department of Macromolecular Physics, Adam Mickiewicz University, 61614 Poznan, Poland
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Comparison of Difference Between Fluconazole and Silver Nanoparticles in Antimicrobial Effect on Fluconazole-Resistant Candida Albicans Strains. ARCHIVES OF PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASES 2015. [DOI: 10.5812/pedinfect.21481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Cordeiro LF, Marques BF, Kist LW, Bogo MR, López G, Pagano G, Külkamp-Guerreiro IC, Monserrat JM. Toxicity of fullerene and nanosilver nanomaterials against bacteria associated to the body surface of the estuarine worm Laeonereis acuta (Polychaeta, Nereididae). MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2014; 99:52-59. [PMID: 24984272 DOI: 10.1016/j.marenvres.2014.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2014] [Revised: 05/27/2014] [Accepted: 05/28/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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This study analyzed the growth and biochemical responses of six bacterial colonies isolated from the mucus of the estuarine polychaeta Laeonereis acuta (Nereididae) after exposure to a water suspension of fullerene (nC60) and nanosilver (nAg) separately (0.01; 0.10; and 1.00 mg/L) and together (0.01; 0.10; and 1.00 mg/L of nanosilver and 1.00 mg/L of fullerene added to each nAg concentration). Exposures were performed in darkness during 24 h and then samples were taken from the worms and inoculated on agar during 24 h to analyze colonies growth. After this the material was analyzed biochemically. Colonies growth (tested by wet biomass weight) was inhibited at 0.01 and 0.10 mg/L of nAg and 0.01 and 0.10 mg/L nAg + constant 1.00 mg/L of nC60 (p < 0.05). Lipid peroxidation damage was significant from the control for the concentrations of 0.01 and 0.10 mg/L of nC60 and glutathione-S-transferase (GST) activity was significantly higher for the concentration of 1.00 mg/L mg/L nAg + constant 1.00 mg/L of nC60 (p < 0.05). Although nC60 did not induced growth inhibition, it triggered lipid peroxidation alone and increased GST activity together with nAg.60 Contrary to nC60, nanosilver inhibited bacterial growth, although the biochemical measurements indicate that this response is not due to reactive oxygen species generation.
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- Lucas Freitas Cordeiro
- Instituto de Ciências Biológicas (ICB) - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande-FURG, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas-Fisiologia Animal Comparada - ICB - FURG, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências Biológicas (ICB) - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande-FURG, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas-Fisiologia Animal Comparada - ICB - FURG, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biologia Genômica e Molecular, Faculdade de Biociências, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Avenida Ipiranga, 6681, 90619-900 Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biologia Genômica e Molecular, Faculdade de Biociências, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Avenida Ipiranga, 6681, 90619-900 Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia Translacional em Medicina (INCT-TM), 90035-003 Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Nanotek S.A., Argentina; Universidad Tecnológica Nacional, Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Nanotek S.A., Argentina; Universidad Tecnológica Nacional, Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Avenida Ipiranga, 2752, 90610-000 Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências Biológicas (ICB) - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande-FURG, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas-Fisiologia Animal Comparada - ICB - FURG, Brazil; Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia Nanomateriais de Carbono, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil; Rede de Nanotoxicologia (MCTI/CNPq), Nanotoxicologia ocupacional e ambiental: subsídios científicos para estabelecer marcos regulatórios e avaliação de riscos, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil.
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Subbalakshmi C, Nagaraj R. Characterization of Silver and Fluorescent Dyes Incorporated in Self-Assembling Peptides and Their Potential Applications in Biology. Chempluschem 2014. [DOI: 10.1002/cplu.201402077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Dos Santos CA, Seckler MM, Ingle AP, Gupta I, Galdiero S, Galdiero M, Gade A, Rai M. Silver nanoparticles: therapeutical uses, toxicity, and safety issues. J Pharm Sci 2014; 103:1931-1944. [PMID: 24824033 DOI: 10.1002/jps.24001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 254] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2014] [Revised: 04/07/2014] [Accepted: 04/09/2014] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The promises of nanotechnology have been realized to deliver the greatest scientific and technological advances in several areas. The biocidal activity of Metal nanoparticles in general and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) depends on several morphological and physicochemical characteristics of the particles. Many of the interactions of the AgNPs with the human body are still poorly understood; consequently, the most desirable characteristics for the AgNPs are not yet well established. Therefore, the development of nanoparticles with well-controlled morphological and physicochemical features for application in human body is still an active area of interdisciplinary research. Effects of the development of technology of nanostructured compounds seem to be so large and comprehensive that probably it will impact on all fields of science and technology. However, mechanisms of safety control in application, utilization, responsiveness, and disposal accumulation still need to be further studied in-depth to ensure that the advances provided by nanotechnology are real and liable to provide solid and consistent progress. This review aims to discuss AgNPs applied in biomedicine and as promising field for insertion and development of new compounds related to medical and pharmacy technology. The review also addresses drug delivery, toxicity issues, and the safety rules concerning biomedical applications of silver nanoparticles.
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- Department of Biotechnology SGB Amravati University Amravati444 602 Maharashtra India
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- Department of Biotechnology SGB Amravati University Amravati444 602 Maharashtra India; Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Science Aurangabad 431004 Maharashtra India
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- Department of Pharmacy, CIRPEB, University of Naples, "Federico II" and Istituto di Biostrutturee Bio immagini CNR Naples 80314 Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine Division of Microbiology - II University of Naples Via De Crecchio 780138 Naples Italy
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- Department of Biotechnology SGB Amravati University Amravati444 602 Maharashtra India; Department of BiologyUtah State UniversityLoganUtah84322
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- Department of Biotechnology SGB Amravati University Amravati444 602 Maharashtra India.
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Perdikaki AV, Tsitoura P, Vermisoglou EC, Kanellopoulos NK, Karanikolos GN. Poly(ethylene oxide)-b-poly(propylene oxide) amphiphilic block copolymer-mediated growth of silver nanoparticles and their antibacterial behavior. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2013; 29:11479-11488. [PMID: 23988037 DOI: 10.1021/la402083v] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Silver nanoparticles were grown in self-assembled amphiphilic poly(ethylene oxide)/poly(propylene oxide) (PEO/PPO) triblock copolymers in selective solvents. Ternary systems of block copolymer, water, and p-xylene were used, forming a dispersion of water droplets in oil (reverse micellar) as well as binary water/block copolymer solutions. Besides its stabilizing affect, the role of the copolymer as a reducing agent for the metal salt precursors was examined. It was found that block copolymer-enabled reduction, carried out mainly by the PEO blocks, could take place only under particular conditions mostly related to the metal precursor, the block copolymer concentration, and the self-assembled micellar configuration. The effect of the triblock copolymers on growth and stabilization of gold nanoparticles was also examined. The antibacterial effect of the silver nanoparticles was investigated against Escherichia coli cells, and their performance was evaluated through a series of parametrization experiments, including the effect of the metal concentration, stability, activity over time, and dosage, while particular emphasis was given on the role of ions versus nanoparticles on the antibacterial performance.
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- Anna V Perdikaki
- Institute of Advanced Materials, Physicochemical Processes, Nanotechnology, and Microsystems (IAMPPNM), and ‡Institute of Biosciences and Applications, Demokritos National Research Center , Athens 153 10, Greece
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Chladek G, Kasperski J, Barszczewska-Rybarek I, Żmudzki J. Sorption, solubility, bond strength and hardness of denture soft lining incorporated with silver nanoparticles. Int J Mol Sci 2012; 14:563-74. [PMID: 23271371 PMCID: PMC3565282 DOI: 10.3390/ijms14010563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2012] [Revised: 12/12/2012] [Accepted: 12/17/2012] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The colonization of denture soft lining material by oral fungi can result in infections and stomatitis of oral tissues. In this study, 0 ppm to 200 ppm of silver nanoparticles was incorporated as an antimicrobial agent into composites to reduce the microbial colonization of lining materials. The effect of silver nanoparticle incorporation into a soft lining material on the sorption, solubility, hardness (on the Shore A scale) and tensile bond strength of the composites was investigated. The data were statistically analyzed using two-way ANOVA and Newman-Keuls post hoc tests or the chi-square Pearson test at the p < 0.05 level. An increase in the nanosilver concentration resulted in a decrease in hardness, an increase in sorption and solubility, a decrease in bond strength and a change in the failure type of the samples. The best combination of bond strength, sorption, solubility and hardness with antifungal efficacy was achieved for silver nanoparticle concentrations ranging from 20 ppm to 40 ppm. These composites did not show properties worse than those of the material without silver nanoparticles and exhibited enhanced in vitro antifungal efficiency.
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- Grzegorz Chladek
- Division of Materials Processing Technology, Institute of Engineering Materials and Biomaterials, Silesian University of Technology, ul. Konarskiego 18a, Gliwice 44-100, Poland; E-Mail:
- Author to whom correspondence should be addressed; E-Mail: ; Tel.: +48-32-237-29-07
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Medical University of Silesia, pl. Akademicki 17, Bytom 41-902, Poland; E-Mail:
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- Department of Physical Chemistry and Technology of Polymers, Silesian University of Technology, ul. M. Strzody 9, Gliwice 44-100, Poland; E-Mail:
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- Division of Materials Processing Technology, Institute of Engineering Materials and Biomaterials, Silesian University of Technology, ul. Konarskiego 18a, Gliwice 44-100, Poland; E-Mail:
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