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Brito SDC, Malafatti JOD, Arab FE, Bresolin JD, Paris EC, de Souza CWO, Ferreira MD. One-pot synthesis of CuO, ZnO, and Ag nanoparticles: structural, morphological, and bactericidal evaluation. INORG NANO-MET CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/24701556.2022.2078358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Sabrina da Costa Brito
- Department of Food and Nutrition, São Paulo State University “Julio de Mesquita Filho”, Araraquara, Brazil
- Embrapa Instrumentação, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Embrapa Instrumentação, São Carlos, Brazil
- Department of Biotecnology, PPGBiotec Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Department of Biotecnology, PPGBiotec Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil
- Department of Morphology and Pathology, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Embrapa Instrumentação, São Carlos, Brazil
- Department of Biotecnology, PPGBiotec Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil
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Salussoglia AIP, de Souza CWO, Tanabe EH, Lopes Aguiar M. Evaluation of filter media covered with spun fibres and containing thyme essential oil with antimicrobial properties. Environ Technol 2022; 43:301-310. [PMID: 32564680 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2020.1786167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2020] [Accepted: 06/16/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Inhalation of bioaerosols has been linked to many health problems. Filter media impregnated with antimicrobial material can provide effective removal and inactivation of bioaerosols. In this study, fibres were spun on a substrate by centrifugal spinning, obtaining filter media denoted 5THY and THY. Thyme essential oil was used as an antimicrobial agent. For 5THY, the thyme essential oil was added to the polyacrylonitrile (PAN) solution, while for THY, it was sprayed onto the medium after the fibres had been produced. The THY medium presented a higher collection efficiency, compared to the substrate or 5THY, with efficiencies of 99% for microparticles and 58% for nanoparticles. Using the plaque assay method, THY provided the highest reductions of the bacteria Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, with efficiency of 99.999%. The findings demonstrated that filter media covered with spun fibres and containing thyme essential oil provided excellent antimicrobial action and filtration performance.
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- Microbiology and Parasitology Laboratory, Department of Morphology and Pathology, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Environmental Processes Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Environmental Control Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil
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da Cruz Silva G, Golçalves de Oliveira Filho J, de Mori Morselli Ribeiro M, Oliveira de Souza CW, Ferreira MD. Antibacterial Activity of Nanoemulsions Based on Essential Oils Compounds Against Species of Xanthomonas that Cause Citrus Canker. Biointerface Res Appl Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.33263/briac122.18351846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Citrus canker is a bacterial disease that affects citrus crops, caused by microorganisms of the genus Xanthomonas responsible for great damage to citrus production. In this work, the antimicrobial effect of nanoemulsions based on the major compounds of essential oils (EOs) eugenol, thymol, geraniol and menthone were investigated against two strains of Xanthomonas that cause citrus canker (Xac and XauB). Nanoemulsions were produced for each compound using two different stirring speeds (7,000 and 12,000 rpm). All nanoemulsions underwent analysis to characterize particle sizes and stability. Thymol nanoemulsions had the smallest particle sizes (59.8 to 73.9 nm) and the highest stability and also showed the ability to inhibit the development of both strains of bacteria, with minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of 0.03% (v/v), along with eugenol (0.03% (v/v) for Xac and 0.02% (v/v) for XauB) and geraniol nanoemulsions (0.06% (v/v) for both bacteria). Thymol was the compound with the highest minimum bactericidal concentrations (MBC), with values of 0.03% (v/v) for both bacterial strains. Eugenol showed MBC only against XauB, at a concentration of 0.03% (v/v). Geraniol did not show bactericidal activity, suggesting a bacteriostatic action of this compound with the tested microorganisms. In general, the antimicrobial activity of the nanoemulsions was increased with increased agitation speed, particle reduction and greater stability. Therefore, nanoemulsification can be an alternative to applying the antimicrobial activity of natural compounds in the control of citrus canker.
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- Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, Embrapa Instrumentação, São Carlos, Brazil
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Pratavieira S, Uliana MP, Dos Santos Lopes NS, Donatoni MC, Linares DR, de Freitas Anibal F, de Oliveira KT, Kurachi C, de Souza CWO. Photodynamic therapy with a new bacteriochlorin derivative: Characterization and in vitro studies. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2021; 34:102251. [PMID: 33705980 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2021.102251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2020] [Revised: 02/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Photodynamic therapy presents a therapeutic choice that can be utilized to treat diverse neoplasms. In this technique, the critical element is a photosensitive molecule that absorbs light energy and transfers it to molecular oxygen or biological molecules to form reactive oxygen species, thus inducing irreversible damage to target cells and ultimately leading to cell death. Bacteriochlorin derivatives are employed as photosensitizers (PSs), possessing light-absorbing capacity in the near-infrared region. The objective of this study was to prepare a semi-synthetic bacteriochlorin from Rhodopseudomonas faecalis and adding Trizma® to improve solubility. Cell viability tests, flow cytometry (apoptotic and necrotic cells were identified by Annexin V and propidium iodide), and confocal microscopy were used to evaluate the photoactivity of bacteriochlorin-Trizma (Bchl-T) in fibroblast (HFF-1-control cells) and breast cancer (MCF-7 cells-target cells) cells. At concentrations above 0.5 μM, Bchl-T demonstrated 80 % cell death, presenting the highest PS interaction (via fluorescence microscopy) with lysosomes, mitochondria, and the endoplasmic reticulum; the cell death type was revealed as apoptosis (via cytometry). Our findings indicated the suitability of Bchl-T for future application in photodynamic therapy against cancer cells by inducing apoptosis.
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- Sebastião Pratavieira
- São Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo, PO Box 369, 13560-970, São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
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- Universidade Federal da Integração Latino-Americana, CEP 85866-000, Caixa Postal 2044, Foz do Iguaçu, PR, Brazil; Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, km 235 - SP-310, 13565-905, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Pós Graduação em Biotecnologia, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, km 235 - SP-310, 13565-905, São Carlos, SP, Brazil; Departamento de Morfologia e Patologia, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, km 235 - SP-310, 13565-905, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, km 235 - SP-310, 13565-905, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal da Integração Latino-Americana, CEP 85866-000, Caixa Postal 2044, Foz do Iguaçu, PR, Brazil
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- Pós Graduação em Biotecnologia, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, km 235 - SP-310, 13565-905, São Carlos, SP, Brazil; Departamento de Morfologia e Patologia, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, km 235 - SP-310, 13565-905, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, km 235 - SP-310, 13565-905, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- São Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo, PO Box 369, 13560-970, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Pós Graduação em Biotecnologia, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, km 235 - SP-310, 13565-905, São Carlos, SP, Brazil; Departamento de Morfologia e Patologia, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, km 235 - SP-310, 13565-905, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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Passos TF, Souza MT, Zanotto ED, de Souza CWO. Bactericidal activity and biofilm inhibition of F18 bioactive glass against Staphylococcus aureus. Mater Sci Eng C Mater Biol Appl 2020; 118:111475. [PMID: 33255054 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.111475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2020] [Revised: 08/22/2020] [Accepted: 08/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Antimicrobial treatment failure has been increasing at alarming rates. In this context, the bactericidal properties of biocompatible antimicrobial agents have been widely studied. F18 is a recently developed bioactive glass that presents a much wider working range when compared to other bioactive glasses, a feature that allows it to be used for coating metallic implants, sintering scaffolds or manufacturing fibers for wound healing applications. The aim of this study was to investigate the in vitro bactericidal and anti-biofilm activity of F18 glass as a powder and as a coating on steel samples, and to explore the effects of its dissolution products at concentrations from 3 mg/mL to 50 mg/mL against the Staphylococcus aureus and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) biofilms. Furthermore, we intend to verify whether changes in the medium pH could influence the bactericidal activity of F18. The results indicated that F18 presented bactericidal activity in preformed S. aureus and MRSA biofilms, reducing more than 6 logs of the viable cells that remained in contact with 50 mg/mL for 24 h. Moreover, an anti-biofilm activity was observed after 12 h of direct contact, with a drop of more than 6 logs of the viable bacterial population. Neutralization of the F18 solution pH decreased its bactericidal efficacy. These results indicate that the F18 glass could be considered as an alternative material for controlling and treating infections by S. aureus.
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- Tathiane Ferroni Passos
- Biotechnology Graduate Program (PPGBiotec-UFSCar), Federal University of São Carlos, SP, Brazil; Microbiology and Parasitology Laboratory (LMP), Department of Morphology and Pathology, Federal University of São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
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- Vitreous Materials Laboratory (LaMaV), Department of Materials Engineering, Federal University of São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Vitreous Materials Laboratory (LaMaV), Department of Materials Engineering, Federal University of São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Biotechnology Graduate Program (PPGBiotec-UFSCar), Federal University of São Carlos, SP, Brazil; Microbiology and Parasitology Laboratory (LMP), Department of Morphology and Pathology, Federal University of São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
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Panhóca VH, Esteban Florez FL, Corrêa TQ, Paolillo FR, de Souza CWO, Bagnato VS. Oral Decontamination of Orthodontic Patients Using Photodynamic Therapy Mediated by Blue-Light Irradiation and Curcumin Associated with Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate. Photomed Laser Surg 2016; 34:411-7. [PMID: 27454528 DOI: 10.1089/pho.2015.4080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of the antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) using the association of curcumin with the surfactant sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) for oral decontamination in orthodontic patients. BACKGROUND DATA The installation of the orthodontic appliances promotes an increase in the retentive area that is available for microbial aggregation and makes difficult the oral health promotion. However, aPDT is one possible approach that is used for the reduction of oral microbial load. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-four patients (n = 24) were randomly distributed into four groups: Light group: which was treated only with the blue light, no drug; PDT group, which was treated with curcumin and blue light; PDT + S group, which was treated with curcumin plus surfactant and irradiated with blue light; and Chlorhex group, which was treated with chlorhexidine. The photosensitizer agent was prepared by adding 0.1% of SDS to a curcumin solution of 1 g/L. Two distinct LED devices emitting blue light (450 ± 10 nm) were used as follows: extra-oral irradiation (200 mW, 80 mW/cm(2), 36 J and 14 J/cm(2)) and intra-oral irradiation (1200 mW, 472 mW/cm(2), 216 J and 85 J/cm(2)).The collection of nonstimulated saliva (n = 3; 3 mL/collection) was performed at the following steps: (1) immediately before swishing (curcumin, chlorhexidine, or water); (2) after swishing; and (3) after performing aPDT treatments. The colony-forming units (CFU) were counted visually, and the values were adjusted to CFU/mL. RESULTS There was significant Log reduction for PDT (from 6.33 ± 0.92 to 5.78 ± 0.96, p < 0.05), PDT + S (from 5.44 ± 0.94 to 3.83 ± 0.71, p < 0.01), and Chlorhex (from 5.89 ± 0.97 to 2.55 ± 1.80, p < 0.01) groups. The survival rate was significantly reduced in both PDT + S and Chlorhex groups compared with all situations (p < 0.05). However, there was no significant difference between PDT + S and Chlorhex groups (p ≥ 0.05). CONCLUSIONS These results indicate that when associated with the surfactant SDS, the aPDT can be used as an adjutant and a convenient agent to promote the oral decontamination in clinical practice.
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- Vitor Hugo Panhóca
- 1 Optics Group from São Carlos Institute of Physics (IFSC), University of São Paulo (USP) , São Carlos, Brazil .,2 Biotechnology Program, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) , São Carlos, Brazil
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- 3 Department of Dental Materials, College of Dentistry, The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center , Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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- 1 Optics Group from São Carlos Institute of Physics (IFSC), University of São Paulo (USP) , São Carlos, Brazil .,2 Biotechnology Program, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) , São Carlos, Brazil
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- 1 Optics Group from São Carlos Institute of Physics (IFSC), University of São Paulo (USP) , São Carlos, Brazil
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- 1 Optics Group from São Carlos Institute of Physics (IFSC), University of São Paulo (USP) , São Carlos, Brazil
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das Neves PBA, Agnelli JAM, Kurachi C, de Souza CWO. Addition of silver nanoparticles to composite resin: effect on physical and bactericidal properties in vitro. Braz Dent J 2016; 25:141-5. [PMID: 25140719 DOI: 10.1590/0103-6440201302398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2014] [Accepted: 03/21/2014] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The objectives of this study were to evaluate physical properties and antibacterial activity of a light-activated composite modified with silver nanoparticles. Discs were produced with unmodified resin (control group - CG) and modified resin with silver nanoparticles at two concentrations, 0.3% wt (MR03) and 0.6% wt (MR06). Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus acidophilus biofilms were induced in vitro by incubation of discs in a 20% sucrose medium, followed by sonication and counting of viable cells after 1, 4 and 7 days (n=9). The arithmetic roughness of all three groups was evaluated by atomic force microscopy (n=9). Compression assay was conducted in all groups to measure the compressive strength at failure and elasticity modulus (n=5). Data were subjected to ANOVA and Tukey's tests (α=0.05%). At all three time points the number of viable cells was statistically lower for MR03 and MR06 compared with CG, for both specimens. MR03 and MR06 showed no significant differences. Microscopic analysis demonstrated no significant differences for roughness among the three groups (p>0.05). The MR03 was stronger to compression than CG, and MR06 was statistically lower than CG and MR03. It was concluded that the MR03 were less conducive to biofilm growth, without compromising the strength in compression and surface roughness.
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- Department of Physics and Materials Science, Physics Institute of São Carlos, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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