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D'Amico E, Di Lodovico S, Pierfelice TV, Tripodi D, Piattelli A, Iezzi G, Petrini M, D'Ercole S. What Is the Impact of Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy on Oral Candidiasis? An In Vitro Study. Gels 2024; 10:110. [PMID: 38391440 PMCID: PMC10887768 DOI: 10.3390/gels10020110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 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: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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This study aimed to evaluate the ability of photodynamic therapy, based on the use of a gel containing 5% delta aminolaevulinic acid (ALAD) for 45' followed by irradiation with 630 nm LED (PDT) for 7', to eradicate Candida albicans strains without damaging the gingiva. C. albicans oral strains and gingival fibroblasts (hGFs) were used to achieve these goals. The potential antifungal effects on a clinical resistant C. albicans S5 strain were evaluated in terms of biofilm biomass, colony forming units (CFU/mL) count, cell viability by live/dead analysis, and fluidity membrane changes. Concerning the hGFs, viability assays, morphological analysis (optical, scanning electronic (SEM), and confocal laser scanning (CLSM) microscopes), and assays for reactive oxygen species (ROS) and collagen production were performed. ALAD-mediated aPDT (ALAD-aPDT) treatment showed significant anti-biofilm activity against C. albicans S5, as confirmed by a reduction in both the biofilm biomass and CFUs/mL. The cell viability was strongly affected by the treatment, while on the contrary, the fluidity of the membrane remained unchanged. The results for the hGFs showed an absence of cytotoxicity and no morphological differences in cells subjected to ALAD-aPDT expected for CLSM results that exhibited an increase in the thickening of actin filaments. ROS production was augmented only at 0 h and 3 h, while the collagen appeared enhanced 7 days after the treatment.
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Affiliation(s)
- Emira D'Amico
- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University G. d'Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University G. d'Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University G. d'Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University G. d'Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- School of Dentistry, Saint Camillus International University of Health and Medical Sciences, 00131 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University G. d'Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University G. d'Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University G. d'Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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Di Lodovico S, Petrini M, D'Amico E, Di Fermo P, Diban F, D'Arcangelo S, Piattelli A, Cellini L, Iezzi G, Di Giulio M, D'Ercole S. Complex magnetic fields represent an eco-sustainable technology to counteract the resistant Candida albicans growth without affecting the human gingival fibroblasts. Sci Rep 2023; 13:22067. [PMID: 38086849 PMCID: PMC10716184 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-49323-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Novel technologies such as complex magnetic fields-CMFs represent an eco-sustainable proposal to counteract the infection associated to resistant microorganisms. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of two CMF programs (STRESS, ANTIBACTERIAL) against clinical antifungal resistant C. albicans also evaluating their uneffectiveness on gingival fibroblasts (hGFs). The STRESS program was more efficacious on C. albicans biofilm with up to 64.37% ± 10.80 of biomass and up to 99.19% ± 0.06 CFU/ml reductions in respect to the control also inducing an alteration of lipidic structure of the membrane. The MTT assay showed no CMFs negative effects on the viability of hGFs with a major ROS production with the ANTIBACTERIAL program at 3 and 24 h. For the wound healing assay, STRESS program showed the best effect in terms of the rate migration at 24 h, showing statistical significance of p < 0.0001. The toluidine-blue staining observations showed the typical morphology of cells and the presence of elongated and spindle-shaped with cytoplasmic extensions and lamellipodia was observed by SEM. The ANTIBACTERIAL program statistically increased the production of collagen with respect to control and STRESS program (p < 0.0001). CMFs showed a relevant anti-virulence action against C. albicans, no cytotoxicity effects and a high hGFs migration rate. The results of this study suggest that CMFs could represent a novel eco-sustainable strategy to counteract the resistant yeast biofilm infections.
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- Silvia Di Lodovico
- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- School of Dentistry, Saint Camillus International, University of Health and Medical Sciences, Via di Sant'Alessandro 8, 00131, Rome, Italy
- Facultad de Medicina, UCAM Universidad Catolica San Antonio de Murcia, 30107, Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy.
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De Angelis F, D’Ercole S, Di Giulio M, Vadini M, Biferi V, Buonvivere M, Vanini L, Cellini L, Di Lodovico S, D’Arcangelo C. In Vitro Evaluation of Candida albicans Adhesion on Heat-Cured Resin-Based Dental Composites. Materials (Basel) 2023; 16:5818. [PMID: 37687511 PMCID: PMC10488390 DOI: 10.3390/ma16175818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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Microbial adhesion on dental restorative materials may jeopardize the restorative treatment long-term outcome. The goal of this in vitro study was to assess Candida albicans capability to adhere and form a biofilm on the surface of heat-cured dental composites having different formulations but subjected to identical surface treatments and polymerization protocols. Three commercially available composites were evaluated: GrandioSO (GR), Venus Diamond (VD) and Enamel Plus HRi Biofunction (BF). Cylindrical specimens were prepared for quantitative determination of C. albicans S5 planktonic CFU count, sessile cells CFU count and biomass optical density (OD570 nm). Qualitative Concanavalin-A assays (for extracellular polymeric substances of a biofilm matrix) and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) analyses (for the morphology of sessile colonies) were also performed. Focusing on planktonic CFU count, a slight but not significant reduction was observed with VD as compared to GR. Regarding sessile cells CFU count and biomass OD570 nm, a significant increase was observed for VD compared to GR and BF. Concanavalin-A assays and SEM analyses confirmed the quantitative results. Different formulations of commercially available resin composites may differently interact with C. albicans. The present results showed a relatively more pronounced antiadhesive effect for BF and GR, with a reduction in sessile cells CFU count and biomass quantification.
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- Francesco De Angelis
- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti–Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (F.D.A.); (M.V.); (V.B.); (M.B.); (C.D.)
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti–Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (F.D.A.); (M.V.); (V.B.); (M.B.); (C.D.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti–Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (M.D.G.); (L.C.); (S.D.L.)
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti–Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (F.D.A.); (M.V.); (V.B.); (M.B.); (C.D.)
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti–Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (F.D.A.); (M.V.); (V.B.); (M.B.); (C.D.)
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti–Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (F.D.A.); (M.V.); (V.B.); (M.B.); (C.D.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti–Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (M.D.G.); (L.C.); (S.D.L.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti–Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (M.D.G.); (L.C.); (S.D.L.)
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti–Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (F.D.A.); (M.V.); (V.B.); (M.B.); (C.D.)
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Di Lodovico S, Dotta TC, Cellini L, Iezzi G, D’Ercole S, Petrini M. The Antibacterial and Antifungal Capacity of Eight Commercially Available Types of Mouthwash against Oral Microorganisms: An In Vitro Study. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:antibiotics12040675. [PMID: 37107037 PMCID: PMC10135288 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12040675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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This work aimed to evaluate and compare the antimicrobial actions and effects over time of eight types of mouthwash, based on the impact of chlorhexidine on the main microorganisms that are responsible for oral diseases: Enterococcus faecalis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Candida albicans. The mouthwashes’ antimicrobial action was determined in terms of their minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), minimum bactericidal/fungicidal concentration (MBC/MFC), and time-kill curves at different contact times (10 s, 30 s, 60 s, 5 min, 15 min, 30 min, and 60 min), against selected oral microorganisms. All the mouthwashes showed a notable effect against C. albicans (MICs ranging from 0.02% to 0.09%), and higher MIC values were recorded with P. aeruginosa (1.56% to >50%). In general, the mouthwashes showed similar antimicrobial effects at reduced contact times (10, 30, and 60 s) against all the tested microorganisms, except with P. aeruginosa, for which the most significant effect was observed with a long time (15, 30, and 60 min). The results demonstrate significant differences in the antimicrobial actions of the tested mouthwashes, although all contained chlorhexidine and most of them also contained cetylpyridinium chloride. The relevant antimicrobial effects of all the tested mouthwashes, and those with the best higher antimicrobial action, were recorded by A—GUM® PAROEX®A and B—GUM® PAROEX®, considering their effects against the resistant microorganisms and their MIC values.
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Di Fermo P, Di Lodovico S, Di Campli E, D'Arcangelo S, Diban F, D'Ercole S, Di Giulio M, Cellini L. Helicobacter pylori Dormant States Are Affected by Vitamin C. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24065776. [PMID: 36982855 PMCID: PMC10057322 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24065776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Helicobacter pylori colonizes human gastric mucosa, overcoming stressful conditions and entering in a dormant state. This study evaluated: (i) H. pylori's physiological changes from active to viable-but-non-culturable (VBNC) and persister (AP) states, establishing times/conditions; (ii) the ability of vitamin C to interfere with dormancy generation/resuscitation. A dormant state was induced in clinical MDR H. pylori 10A/13 by: nutrient starvation (for VBNC generation), incubating in an unenriched medium (Brucella broth) or saline solution (SS), and (for AP generation) treatment with 10xMIC amoxicillin (AMX). The samples were monitored after 24, 48, and 72 h, 8-14 days by OD600, CFUs/mL, Live/Dead staining, and an MTT viability test. Afterwards, vitamin C was added to the H. pylori suspension before/after the generation of dormant states, and monitoring took place at 24, 48, and 72 h. The VBNC state was generated after 8 days in SS, and the AP state in AMX for 48 h. Vitamin C reduced its entry into a VBNC state. In AP cells, Vitamin C delayed entry, decreasing viable coccal cells and increasing bacillary/U-shaped bacteria. Vitamin C increased resuscitation (60%) in the VBNC state and reduced the aggregates of the AP state. Vitamin C reduced the incidence of dormant states, promoting the resuscitation rate. Pretreatment with Vitamin C could favor the selection of microbial vegetative forms that are more susceptible to H. pylori therapeutical schemes.
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- Paola Di Fermo
- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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Di Lodovico S, Fasciana T, Di Giulio M, Cellini L, Giammanco A, Rossolini GM, Antonelli A. Spread of Multidrug-Resistant Microorganisms. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11070832. [PMID: 35884086 PMCID: PMC9311923 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11070832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Silvia Di Lodovico
- Department of Pharmacy, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (M.D.G.); (L.C.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, University of Palermo, 90133 Palermo, Italy; (T.F.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (M.D.G.); (L.C.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (M.D.G.); (L.C.)
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- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, University of Palermo, 90133 Palermo, Italy; (T.F.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy; (G.M.R.); (A.A.)
- Clinical Microbiology and Virology Unit, Careggi University Hospital, 50134 Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy; (G.M.R.); (A.A.)
- Clinical Microbiology and Virology Unit, Careggi University Hospital, 50134 Florence, Italy
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Di Lodovico S, Bacchetti T, D’Ercole S, Covone S, Petrini M, Di Giulio M, Di Fermo P, Diban F, Ferretti G, Cellini L. Complex Chronic Wound Biofilms Are Inhibited in vitro by the Natural Extract of Capparis spinose. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:832919. [PMID: 35479636 PMCID: PMC9035792 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.832919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Resistant wound microorganisms are becoming an extremely serious challenge in the process of treating infected chronic wounds, leading to impaired healing. Thus, additional approaches should be taken into consideration to improve the healing process. The use of natural extracts can represent a valid alternative to treat/control the microbial infections in wounds. This study investigates the antimicrobial/antivirulence effects of Capparis spinose aqueous extract against the main chronic wound pathogens: Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Candida albicans. The extract shows phenolic characterization with rutin (1.8 ± 0.14 μg/mg) as the major compound and antibacterial effect against bacteria (S. aureus PECHA 10 MIC 6.25%; P. aeruginosa PECHA 4 MIC 12.50%) without action against C. albicans (MIC and MFC ≥ 50%). Capparis spinose also shows a significant antivirulence effect in terms of antimotility/antibiofilm actions. In particular, the extract acts (i) on P. aeruginosa both increasing its swimming and swarming motility favoring the planktonic phenotype and reducing its adhesive capability, (ii) on S. aureus and P. aeruginosa biofilm formation reducing both the biomass and CFU/ml. Furthermore, the extract significantly displays the reduction of a dual-species S. aureus and P. aeruginosa Lubbock chronic wound biofilm, a complex model that mimics the realistic in vivo microbial spatial distribution in wounds. The results suggest that C. spinose aqueous extract could represent an innovative eco-friendly strategy to prevent/control the wound microbial infection.
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- Silvia Di Lodovico
- Department of Pharmacy, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Science, Research Center of Health Education and Health Promotion, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
- *Correspondence: Luigina Cellini,
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D’Ercole S, De Angelis F, Biferi V, Noviello C, Tripodi D, Di Lodovico S, Cellini L, D’Arcangelo C. Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Properties of Three Resin-Based Dental Composites against Streptococcus mutans. Materials (Basel) 2022; 15:ma15051891. [PMID: 35269121 PMCID: PMC8911767 DOI: 10.3390/ma15051891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Revised: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
Abstract
Antibacterial and antibiofilm properties of restorative dental materials may improve restorative treatment outcomes. The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate Streptococcus mutans capability to adhere and form biofilm on the surface of three commercially available composite resins (CRs) with different chemical compositions: GrandioSO (VOCO), Venus Diamond (VD), and Clearfil Majesty (ES-2). Disk-shaped specimens were manufactured by light-curing the CRs through two glass slides to maintain a perfectly standardized surface topography. Specimens were subjected to Planktonic OD600nm, Planktonic CFU count, Planktonic MTT, Planktonic live/dead, Adherent Bacteria CFU count, Biomass Quantification OD570nm, Adherent Bacteria MTT, Concanavalin A, and Scanning Electron Microscope analysis. In presence of VOCO, VD, and ES2, both Planktonic CFU count and Planktonic OD600nm were significantly reduced compared to that of control. The amount of Adherent CFUs, biofilm Biomass, metabolic activity, and extracellular polymeric substances were significantly reduced in VOCO, compared to those of ES2 and VD. Results demonstrated that in presence of the same surface properties, chemical composition might significantly influence the in vitro bacterial adhesion/proliferation on resin composites. Additional studies seem necessary to confirm the present results.
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- Simonetta D’Ercole
- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti–Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (S.D.); (V.B.); (C.N.); (D.T.); (C.D.)
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti–Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (S.D.); (V.B.); (C.N.); (D.T.); (C.D.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-(0)85-4549652
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti–Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (S.D.); (V.B.); (C.N.); (D.T.); (C.D.)
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti–Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (S.D.); (V.B.); (C.N.); (D.T.); (C.D.)
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti–Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (S.D.); (V.B.); (C.N.); (D.T.); (C.D.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti–Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (S.D.L.); (L.C.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti–Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (S.D.L.); (L.C.)
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti–Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (S.D.); (V.B.); (C.N.); (D.T.); (C.D.)
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D’Ercole S, Di Lodovico S, Iezzi G, Pierfelice TV, D’Amico E, Cipollina A, Piattelli A, Cellini L, Petrini M. Complex Electromagnetic Fields Reduce Candida albicans Planktonic Growth and Its Adhesion to Titanium Surfaces. Biomedicines 2021; 9:biomedicines9091261. [PMID: 34572449 PMCID: PMC8466218 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines9091261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Revised: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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This study evaluates the effects of different programs of complex electromagnetic fields (C.M.F.s) on Candida albicans, in planktonic and sessile phase and on human gingival fibroblasts (HGF cells). In vitro cultures of C. albicans ATCC 10231 and HGF cells were exposed to different cycles of C.M.F.s defined as: oxidative stress, oxidative stress/antibacterial, antibacterial, antibacterial/oxidative stress. Colony forming units (CFUs), metabolic activity, cells viability (live/dead), cell morphology, filamentation analysis, and cytotoxicity assay were performed. The broth cultures, exposed to the different C.M.F.s, were grown on titanium discs for 48 h. The quantity comparisons of adhered C. albicans on surfaces were determined by CFUs and scanning electron microscopy. The C. albicans growth could be readily controlled with C.M.F.s reducing the number of cultivable planktonic cells vs. controls, independently by the treatment applied. In particular, the antibacterial program was associated with lower levels of CFUs. The quantification of the metabolic activity was significantly lower by using the oxidative stress program. Live/dead images showed that C.M.F.s significantly decreased the viability of C. albicans. C.M.F.s inhibited C. albicans virulence traits reducing hyphal morphogenesis, adhesion, and biofilm formation on titanium discs. The MTS assay showed no negative effects on the viability of HGF. Independent of the adopted protocol, C.M.F.s exert antifungal and anti-virulence action against C. albicans, no cytotoxicity effects on HGF and can be useful in the prevention and treatment of yeast biofilm infections.
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- Simonetta D’Ercole
- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66013 Chieti, Italy; (G.I.); (T.V.P.); (E.D.); (A.P.); (M.P.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Pharmacy, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, 66013 Chieti, Italy; (S.D.L.); (L.C.)
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66013 Chieti, Italy; (G.I.); (T.V.P.); (E.D.); (A.P.); (M.P.)
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66013 Chieti, Italy; (G.I.); (T.V.P.); (E.D.); (A.P.); (M.P.)
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66013 Chieti, Italy; (G.I.); (T.V.P.); (E.D.); (A.P.); (M.P.)
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66013 Chieti, Italy; (G.I.); (T.V.P.); (E.D.); (A.P.); (M.P.)
- Faculty of Medicine and Odontology, University of Valencia, 46004 Valencia, Spain
- Biomaterial Engineering, Catholic University of San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM), Av. de los Jerónimos, 135, 30107 Murcia, Spain
- Villa Serena Foundation for Research, Via Leonardo Petruzzi 42, 65013 Città Sant’Angelo, Italy
- Casa di Cura Villa Serena del Dott. L. Petruzzi, Via Leonardo Petruzzi 42, 65013 Città Sant’Angelo, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, 66013 Chieti, Italy; (S.D.L.); (L.C.)
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66013 Chieti, Italy; (G.I.); (T.V.P.); (E.D.); (A.P.); (M.P.)
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Di Fermo P, Di Lodovico S, Amoroso R, De Filippis B, D’Ercole S, Di Campli E, Cellini L, Di Giulio M. Searching for New Tools to Counteract the Helicobacter pylori Resistance: The Positive Action of Resveratrol Derivatives. Antibiotics (Basel) 2020; 9:E891. [PMID: 33322025 PMCID: PMC7763357 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics9120891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2020] [Revised: 12/04/2020] [Accepted: 12/08/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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The drug-resistance phenomenon in Helicobacter pylori underlines the need of novel strategies to improve the eradication rate including alternative treatments combining antibiotic and non-antibiotic compounds with synergistic action. In this study, the antibacterial (MIC/MBC) and anti-virulence effects (biofilm reduction and swarming motility inhibition) of resveratrol-RSV and new synthetized RSV-phenol derivatives, with a higher bioavailability, alone and combined with levofloxacin-LVX were evaluated against resistant H. pylori clinical strains. The experiments were confirmed in vivo using the Galleria mellonella model. Among the studied RSV derivatives, RSV-3 and RSV-4 possessed higher antibacterial activity with respect to RSV (MICs from 6.25 to 200 µg/mL and from 3.12 to 200 µg/mL, respectively). RSV, RSV-3, and RSV-4 were able to synergize with LVX restoring its effect in two out of seven clinical resistant strains tested for the study. RSV, RSV-3, and RSV-4, alone and with LVX at sub-MIC and sub-synergistic concentrations, significantly reduced the biofilm formation. Moreover, RSV-3 and RSV-4 reduced the H. pylori swarming motility on soft agar. RSV, RSV-3, and RSV-4 were non-toxic for G. mellonella larvae and displayed a protective effect against H. pylori infection. Overall, RSV-phenol derivatives should be considered interesting candidates for innovative therapeutic schemes to tackle the H. pylori antibiotic resistance.
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- Paola Di Fermo
- Department of Pharmacy, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (P.D.F.); (S.D.L.); (R.A.); (B.D.F.); (E.D.C.); (M.D.G.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (P.D.F.); (S.D.L.); (R.A.); (B.D.F.); (E.D.C.); (M.D.G.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (P.D.F.); (S.D.L.); (R.A.); (B.D.F.); (E.D.C.); (M.D.G.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (P.D.F.); (S.D.L.); (R.A.); (B.D.F.); (E.D.C.); (M.D.G.)
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- Department of Medical Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy;
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- Department of Pharmacy, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (P.D.F.); (S.D.L.); (R.A.); (B.D.F.); (E.D.C.); (M.D.G.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (P.D.F.); (S.D.L.); (R.A.); (B.D.F.); (E.D.C.); (M.D.G.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (P.D.F.); (S.D.L.); (R.A.); (B.D.F.); (E.D.C.); (M.D.G.)
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Di Giulio M, Di Lodovico S, Fontana A, Traini T, Di Campli E, Pilato S, D'Ercole S, Cellini L. Graphene Oxide affects Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa dual species biofilm in Lubbock Chronic Wound Biofilm model. Sci Rep 2020; 10:18525. [PMID: 33116164 PMCID: PMC7595099 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-75086-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2020] [Accepted: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Chronic wound management becomes a complex procedure because of the persistence of forming biofilm pathogens that do not respond to antimicrobial treatment. The aim of this paper is to detect the Graphene Oxide-GO effect on Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa dual species wound biofilm in Lubbock Chronic Wound Biofilm-LCWB model. LCWB is a recognized model that mimics the spatial microbial colonization into chronic wounds and reproduces the wound and its clot. Staphylococcus aureus PECHA 10 and P. aeruginosa PECHA 4, are the pathogens used in the study. The GO effect on both in forming and mature biofilms, is detected by the evaluation of the CFU/mg reduction, the cell viability and ultrastructural analysis of the treated LCWBs. Graphene Oxide, at 50 mg/l, shows a significant antibiofilm effect in forming and mature LCWBs. In particular, during the biofilm formation, GO reduces the S. aureus and P. aeruginosa growth of 55.05% ± 4.73 and 44.18% ± 3.91 compared to the control. In mature biofilm, GO affects S. aureus and P. aeruginosa by reducing their growth of 70.24% ± 4.47 and 63.68% ± 17.56, respectively. Images taken by SEM show that GO display a disaggregated microbial effect also disrupting the fibrin network of the wound-like biofilm framework. In conclusion, GO used against microorganisms grown in LCWB, displays a significant inhibitory action resulting in a promising tool for potential application in wound management.
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- Mara Di Giulio
- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy.
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D'Ercole S, Cellini L, Pilato S, Di Lodovico S, Iezzi G, Piattelli A, Petrini M. Material characterization and Streptococcus oralis adhesion on Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and titanium surfaces used in implantology. J Mater Sci Mater Med 2020; 31:84. [PMID: 32989624 PMCID: PMC7522102 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-020-06408-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2020] [Accepted: 07/12/2020] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the interaction between Streptococcus oralis and Polyetheretherketone (PEEK), a novel material recently introduced in implantology. The topographical characterization and the Streptococcus oralis adhesion on this material were compared with other titanium surfaces, currently used for the production of dental implants: machined and double etched (DAE). The superficial micro-roughness of the PEEK discs was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and, the Energy Dispersive Spectrometer (EDS) analyzed their chemical composition. Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) was used to characterize the micro-topography and the sessile method to evaluate the wettability of the samples. Microbiological analysis measured the colony forming units (CFUs), the biomass (OD570 detection) and the cell viability after 24 and 48 h after Streptococcus oralis cultivation on the different discs, that were previously incubated with saliva. Results showed that PEEK was characterized by a micro-roughness that was similar to machined titanium but at nano-level the nano-roughness was significantly higher in respect to the other samples. The EDS showed that PEEK superficial composition was characterized mainly by Carbonium and Oxygen. The hydrophilicity and wetting properties of PEEK were similar to machined titanium; on the contrary, double etched discs (DAE) samples were characterized by significantly higher levels (p < 0.05). PEEK was characterized by significant lower CFUs, biomass and viable cells in respect to the titanium surfaces. No differences were found between machined and DAE. The anti-adhesive and antibacterial properties showed by PEEK at 24 and 48 h against a pioneer such as S. oralis, could have an important role in the prevention of all pathologies connected with biofilm formation, like peri-implantitis in dentistry or prosthetic failures in orthopedics.
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- Simonetta D'Ercole
- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Chieti, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Chieti, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Chieti, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Chieti, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Chieti, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Chieti, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy
- Fondazione Villa Serena per la Ricerca, Città S. Angelo, Via Petruzzi 42, 65013, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Chieti, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy.
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Di Lodovico S, Menghini L, Ferrante C, Recchia E, Castro-Amorim J, Gameiro P, Cellini L, Bessa LJ. Hop Extract: An Efficacious Antimicrobial and Anti-biofilm Agent Against Multidrug-Resistant Staphylococci Strains and Cutibacterium acnes. Front Microbiol 2020; 11:1852. [PMID: 32903686 PMCID: PMC7438819 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.01852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2020] [Accepted: 07/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Bacteria belonging to Staphylococcus genus, in particular methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis, together with Cutibacterium acnes are the main strains involved in skin disease. The increase in multidrug-resistant bacteria has revived attention on natural compounds as alternative agents for the treatment management. Among these, hop extract, a hydroalcoholic solution obtained from experimental crops of Humulus lupulus L. variety cascade (hop), displays diverse biological properties including an antimicrobial one. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial activity and the capacity to inhibit the biofilm formation of a characterized hop extract against S. aureus and S. epidermidis multidrug-resistant strains and against a C. acnes strain. The hop extract was characterized by (i) phytochemical analysis through a reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)-fluorimetric method, (ii) biocompatibility test with Artemia salina L., (iii) cytotoxicity against two cell lines, (iv) docking analysis, and (v) antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities by detection of zones inhibition, minimal inhibitory concentrations (MICs), biomass quantification, and cell viability. The hop extract was biocompatible and non-cytotoxic at all tested concentrations. HPLC analysis revealed significant levels of gallic acid, resveratrol, and rutin. This last compound was the most representative displaying a high affinity against PBP2a and KAS III (Ki values in the submicromolar range). The characterized hop extract showed a good antimicrobial action with MICs ranging from 1 to 16 μg/mL and was able to inhibit the biofilm formation of all tested strains, except for two S. aureus strains. The biofilm formed in presence of the hop extract was significantly reduced in most cases, even when present at a concentration of 1/4 MIC. The live/dead images showed a remarkable inhibition in the biofilm formation by hop extract with a weak killing action. Overall, the tested hop extract is a good candidate to further explore for its use in the prevention of infection particularly, by multidrug-resistant Gram-positive pathogens.
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- Silvia Di Lodovico
- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università degli Studi “Gabriele d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università degli Studi “Gabriele d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università degli Studi “Gabriele d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università degli Studi “Gabriele d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- LAQV/REQUIMTE, Departamento de Química e Bioquímica, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- LAQV/REQUIMTE, Departamento de Química e Bioquímica, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università degli Studi “Gabriele d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- LAQV/REQUIMTE, Departamento de Química e Bioquímica, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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D'Ercole S, Di Fermo P, Di Giulio M, Di Lodovico S, Di Campli E, Scarano A, Tripodi D, Cellini L, Petrini M. Near-infrared NIR irradiation and sodium hypochlorite: An efficacious association to counteract the Enterococcus faecalis biofilm in endodontic infections. J Photochem Photobiol B 2020; 210:111989. [PMID: 32818768 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2020.111989] [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: 03/18/2020] [Revised: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 08/06/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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New strategies are necessary for the prevention of endodontic infections caused by Enterococcus faecalis, a common resistant pathogen and biofilm producer. Aim of the present study was to compare the effects of Near-Infrared (NIR) Light-Emitting Diode (LED) irradiation and different concentrations of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) alone or combined to each other on the E. faecalis biofilm, on artificial and human dentin surfaces. E. faecalis ATCC 29212 preformed biofilms, on polystyrene wells and on dentin discs, were treated with 880 nm NIR irradiation and NaOCl at 4%, 2.5%, 1% and 0.5% alone and combined to each other (NIR irradiation plus NaOCl 1% or 0.5%) at 5 and 10 min. Treated biofilms were compared to the controls for (i) biofilm biomass evaluation, (ii) CFU count for the quantification of cultivable cells and (iii) cells viability. All the detected experimental conditions displayed a significant reduction of biofilm biomass (p < 0.001) and CFUs/mL (p < 0.01) in respect to the controls on both tested surfaces. The effects on the E. faecalis biomass, colony count and cell viability were not time-dependent except for NaOCl 2.5% and 1% in the biofilm biomass reductions on human dentin discs. NIR-LED irradiation alone showed a reduction of E. faecalis aggregates without interfering with cell viability whereas NaOCl alone expressed a killing effect in a concentration dependent way. The combination of NIR-LED irradiation with NaOCl 1% and 0.5% displayed a double effect of cluster disaggregation and cell killing. In particular, NIR-LED irradiation combined with NaOCl 0.5% displayed an anti-biofilm activity major than those expressed by NaOCl 0.5% alone (p = 0.001) with a reduction of biomass 93% vs 71% and 97% vs 25% after 10 min, on polystyrene wells and human dentin discs, respectively. The innovative use of NIR-LED irradiation combined at short times with low concentration of NaOCl (1% and 0.5%) is capable to reach a significant effect on E. faecalis biofilm, especially on human dentin discs.
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- Simonetta D'Ercole
- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Italy
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Ciccaglione AF, Di Giulio M, Di Lodovico S, Di Campli E, Cellini L, Marzio L. Bovine lactoferrin enhances the efficacy of levofloxacin-based triple therapy as first-line treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection: an in vitro and in vivo study. J Antimicrob Chemother 2020; 74:1069-1077. [PMID: 30668729 PMCID: PMC6419617 DOI: 10.1093/jac/dky510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2018] [Revised: 10/24/2018] [Accepted: 11/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Objectives To evaluate the in vitro antimicrobial/antivirulence action of bovine lactoferrin and its ability to synergize with levofloxacin against resistant Helicobacter pylori strains and to analyse the effect of levofloxacin, amoxicillin and esomeprazole with and without bovine lactoferrin as the first-line treatment for H. pylori infection. Methods The bovine lactoferrin antimicrobial/antivirulence effect was analysed in vitro by MIC/MBC determination and twitching motility against six clinical H. pylori strains and a reference strain. The synergism was evaluated using the chequerboard assay. The prospective therapeutic trial was carried out on two separate patient groups, one treated with esomeprazole/amoxicillin/levofloxacin and the other with esomeprazole/amoxicillin/levofloxacin/bovine lactoferrin. Treatment outcome was determined with the [13C]urea breath test. Results In vitro, bovine lactoferrin inhibited the growth of 50% of strains at 10 mg/mL and expressed 50% bactericidal effect at 40 mg/mL. The combination of levofloxacin and bovine lactoferrin displayed a synergistic effect for all strains, with the best MIC reduction of 16- and 32-fold for levofloxacin and bovine lactoferrin, respectively. Bovine lactoferrin at one-fourth MIC reduced microbial motility significantly for all strains studied. In the in vivo study, 6 of 24 patients recruited had treatment failure recorded with esomeprazole/amoxicillin/levofloxacin (75% success, 95% CI 57.68%–92.32%), and in the group with esomeprazole/amoxicillin/levofloxacin/bovine lactoferrin, 2 out of 53 patients recruited had failure recorded (96.07% success, 95% CI 90.62%–101.38%). Conclusions Bovine lactoferrin can be considered a novel potentiator for restoring susceptibility in resistant H. pylori strains. Bovine lactoferrin added to a triple therapy in first-line treatment potentiates the therapeutic effect.
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- Department of Pharmacy, 'G. d'Annunzio' University, Via dei Vestini, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, 'G. d'Annunzio' University, Via dei Vestini, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, 'G. d'Annunzio' University, Via dei Vestini, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, 'G. d'Annunzio' University, Via dei Vestini, Chieti, Italy
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- Digestive Sciences Unit, 'G. d'Annunzio' University, Pescara Civic Hospital, Via Fonte Romana 8, Pescara, Italy
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Marini E, Di Giulio M, Ginestra G, Magi G, Di Lodovico S, Marino A, Facinelli B, Cellini L, Nostro A. Efficacy of carvacrol against resistant rapidly growing mycobacteria in the planktonic and biofilm growth mode. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0219038. [PMID: 31260476 PMCID: PMC6602199 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0219038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2019] [Accepted: 06/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Rapidly growing mycobacteria (RGM) are environmental bacteria found worldwide with a propensity to produce skin and soft-tissue infections. Among them, the most clinically relevant species is Mycobacterium abscessus. Multiple resistance to antibiotics and the ability to form biofilm contributes considerably to the treatment failure. The search of novel anti-mycobacterial agents for the control of biofilm growth mode is crucial. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the activity of carvacrol (CAR) against planktonic and biofilm cells of resistant RGM strains. The susceptibility of RGM strains (n = 11) to antibiotics and CAR was assessed by MIC/MBC evaluation. The CAR activity was estimated by also vapour contact assay. The effect on biofilm formation and preformed biofilm was measured by evaluation of bacterial growth, biofilm biomass and biofilm metabolic activity. MIC values were equal to 64 μg/mL for most of RGM isolates (32–512 μg/mL), MBCs were 2–4 times higher than MICs, and MICs of vapours were lower (16 μg/mL for most RGM isolates) than MICs in liquid phase. Regarding the biofilm, CAR at concentrations of 1/2 × MIC and 1/4 × MIC showed a strong inhibition of biofilm formation (61–77%) and at concentration above the MIC (2–8 × MIC) produced significant inhibition of 4- and 8-day preformed biofilms. In conclusion, CAR could have a potential use, also in vapour phase, for the control of RGM.
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- Emanuela Marini
- Unit of Microbiology, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Public Health, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Unit of Microbiology, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Public Health, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Unit of Microbiology, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Public Health, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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Di Lodovico S, Napoli E, Di Campli E, Di Fermo P, Gentile D, Ruberto G, Nostro A, Marini E, Cellini L, Di Giulio M. Pistacia vera L. oleoresin and levofloxacin is a synergistic combination against resistant Helicobacter pylori strains. Sci Rep 2019; 9:4646. [PMID: 30874618 PMCID: PMC6420558 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-40991-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2018] [Accepted: 02/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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The increasing multidrug resistance in Helicobacter pylori, also correlated to its biofilm-forming ability, underlines the need to search novel strategies to improve the eradication rate. Natural compounds are proposed as antibiotic-resistant-breakers capable to restore the efficacy of conventional drugs. Aim of this work was to evaluate the capability of Pistacia vera L. oleoresin (ORS) to synergize with levofloxacin (LVX) against resistant H. pylori strains. The antimicrobial activity of P. vera L. ORS and LVX and their combinations was determined by MIC/MBC (in neutral and acidic environments) and checkerboard tests. The anti-biofilm effect was determined by biomass quantification. In vivo Galleria mellonella model was used to confirm in vitro data. Pistacia vera L. ORS and LVX MICs ranged respectively from 780 to 3120 mg/l and from 0.12 to 2.00 mg/l, at pH 7.0 and 5.5. MBCs were similar to MICs. Pistacia vera L. ORS was able to synergize with LVX, restoring its effectiveness in LVX resistant strains. Pistacia vera L. ORS, LVX and their synergistic combinations displayed significant biofilm reduction. Pistacia vera L. ORS and LVX, showed protective effect against H. pylori infection on G. mellonella (62% and 63% of survival, respectively). Pistacia vera L. ORS can be considered a promising potentiator to restore the effectiveness of LVX tackling the H. pylori antibiotic resistance phenomenon.
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- Silvia Di Lodovico
- Department of Pharmacy, "G. d'Annunzio" University Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Institute of Biomolecular Chemistry, National Research Council ICB-CNR, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, "G. d'Annunzio" University Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, "G. d'Annunzio" University Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Institute of Biomolecular Chemistry, National Research Council ICB-CNR, Catania, Italy
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- Institute of Biomolecular Chemistry, National Research Council ICB-CNR, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Unit of Microbiology, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Public Health, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, "G. d'Annunzio" University Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, "G. d'Annunzio" University Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy.
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Magi G, Marini E, Brenciani A, Di Lodovico S, Gentile D, Ruberto G, Cellini L, Nostro A, Facinelli B, Napoli E. Chemical composition of Pistacia vera L. oleoresin and its antibacterial, anti-virulence and anti-biofilm activities against oral streptococci, including Streptococcus mutans. Arch Oral Biol 2018; 96:208-215. [PMID: 30296655 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2018.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [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: 06/25/2018] [Revised: 09/07/2018] [Accepted: 09/20/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to characterize the chemical composition of oleoresin of Pistacia vera L. and to determine its antimicrobial and anti-virulence activity versus selected oral streptococci. DESIGN A gaschromatografic analysis of the oleoresin was performed. The antimicrobial and anti-virulence activity of the oleoresin and its fractions was evaluated by the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and/or Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC), biofilm production and haemolytic activity inhibition experiments. RESULTS The oleoresin MBCs were ≥1024 μg/mL for all tested strains; the neutral and acidic fraction MBCs ranged from 128 to 2048 μg/mL. Essential oil's MBCs (from 256 to 2048 μg/mL) were almost identical to MICs, suggesting a bactericidal effect. P. vera oleoresin at sub-lethal concentrations significantly reduced biofilm production by Streptococcus mutans (up to 49.4%) and by Streptococcus sanguinis (up to 71.2%). In addition, the acidic fraction showed a specific anti-biofilm activity against S. mutans (up to 41.3% reduction). A significant dose-dependent reduction in the haemolytic activity of S. mutans (up to 65.9%) and of S. anginosus (up to 78.3%) was observed after growth in the presence of oleoresin at sub-lethal concentrations. The acidic fraction reduced haemolytic activity (up to 54.3% at 64 μg/mL) of S. mutans only. CONCLUSIONS Given the anti-virulence activity of the P. vera oleoresin and its acidic fraction against S. mutans, our findings suggest their potential use in oral hygiene. These data represent the first step in the exploitation of P. vera L. oleoresin.
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- Gloria Magi
- Unit of Microbiology, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Public Health, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Unit of Microbiology, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Public Health, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Unit of Microbiology, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Public Health, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Institute of Biomolecular Chemistry, National Research Council ICB-CNR, Catania, Italy
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- Institute of Biomolecular Chemistry, National Research Council ICB-CNR, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Unit of Microbiology, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Public Health, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Institute of Biomolecular Chemistry, National Research Council ICB-CNR, Catania, Italy.
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Di Giulio M, Zappacosta R, Di Lodovico S, Di Campli E, Siani G, Fontana A, Cellini L. Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Efficacy of Graphene Oxide against Chronic Wound Microorganisms. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2018; 62:e00547-18. [PMID: 29661876 PMCID: PMC6021640 DOI: 10.1128/aac.00547-18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2018] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Chronic wounds represent an increasing problem worldwide. Graphene oxide (GO) has been reported to exhibit strong antibacterial activity toward both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. The aim of this work was to investigate the in vitro antimicrobial and antibiofilm efficacy of GO against wound pathogens. Staphylococcus aureus PECHA 10, Pseudomonas aeruginosa PECHA 4, and Candida albicans X3 clinical isolates were incubated with 50 mg/liter of GO for 2 and 24 h to evaluate the antimicrobial effect. Optical and atomic force microscopy images were performed to visualize the effect of GO on microbial cells. Moreover, the antibiofilm effect of GO was tested on biofilms, both in formation and mature. Compared to the respective time controls, GO significantly reduced the S. aureus growth both at 2 and 24 h in a time-dependent way, and it displayed a bacteriostatic effect in respect to the GO t = 0; an immediate (after 2 h) slowdown of bacterial growth was detected for P. aeruginosa, whereas a tardive effect (after 24 h) was recorded for C. albicans Atomic force microscopy images showed the complete wrapping of S. aureus and C. albicans with GO sheets, which explains its antimicrobial activity. Moreover, significant inhibition of biofilm formation and a reduction of mature biofilm were recorded for each detected microorganism. The antibacterial and antibiofilm properties of GO against chronic wound microorganisms make it an interesting candidate to incorporate into wound bandages to treat and/or prevent microbial infections.
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- Mara Di Giulio
- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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Di Lodovico S, Del Vecchio A, Cataldi V, Di Campli E, Di Bartolomeo S, Cellini L, Di Giulio M. Microbial Contamination of Smartphone Touchscreens of Italian University Students. Curr Microbiol 2017; 75:336-342. [PMID: 29247337 DOI: 10.1007/s00284-017-1385-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2017] [Accepted: 10/30/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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In this study, the microbial contamination of smartphones from Italian University students was analyzed. A total of 100 smartphones classified as low, medium, and high emission were examined. Bacteria were isolated on elective and selective media and identified by biochemical tests. The mean values of cfu/cm2 were 0.79 ± 0.01; in particular, a mean of 1.21 ± 0.12, 0.77 ± 0.1 and 0.40 ± 0.10 cfu/cm2 was present on smartphones at low, medium, and high emission, respectively. The vast majority of identified microorganisms came from human skin, mainly Staphylococci, together with Gram-negative and positive bacilli and yeasts. Moreover, the main isolated species and their mixture were exposed for 3 h to turned on and off smartphones to evaluate the effect of the electromagnetic wave emission on the bacterial cultivability, viability, morphology, and genotypic profile in respect to the unexposed broth cultures. A reduction rate of bacterial growth of 79 and 46% was observed in Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis broth cultures, respectively, in the presence of turned on smartphone. No differences in viability were observed in all detected conditions. Small colony variants and some differences in DNA fingerprinting were detected on bacteria when the smartphones were turned on in respect to the other conditions. The colonization of smartphones was limited to human skin microorganisms that can acquire phenotype and genotypic modifications when exposed to microwave emissions.
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- Silvia Di Lodovico
- Department of Pharmacy, "G. d'Annunzio" University, Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100, Chieti Scalo, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, "G. d'Annunzio" University, Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100, Chieti Scalo, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, "G. d'Annunzio" University, Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100, Chieti Scalo, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, "G. d'Annunzio" University, Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100, Chieti Scalo, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, "G. d'Annunzio" University, Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100, Chieti Scalo, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, "G. d'Annunzio" University, Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100, Chieti Scalo, Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy, "G. d'Annunzio" University, Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100, Chieti Scalo, Italy
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Marini E, Di Giulio M, Magi G, Di Lodovico S, Cimarelli ME, Brenciani A, Nostro A, Cellini L, Facinelli B. Curcumin, an antibiotic resistance breaker against a multiresistant clinical isolate ofMycobacterium abscessus. Phytother Res 2017; 32:488-495. [DOI: 10.1002/ptr.5994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2017] [Revised: 08/09/2017] [Accepted: 11/01/2017] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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- Emanuela Marini
- Unit of Microbiology, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Public Health; Polytechnic University of Marche; Ancona Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy; “G. d'Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara; Chieti Italy
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- Unit of Microbiology, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Public Health; Polytechnic University of Marche; Ancona Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy; “G. d'Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara; Chieti Italy
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- Unit of Microbiology, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Public Health; Polytechnic University of Marche; Ancona Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences; University of Messina; Messina Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy; “G. d'Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara; Chieti Italy
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- Unit of Microbiology, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Public Health; Polytechnic University of Marche; Ancona Italy
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Di Lodovico S, Cataldi V, Di Campli E, Ancarani E, Cellini L, Di Giulio M. Enterococcus hirae biofilm formation on hospital material surfaces and effect of new biocides. Environ Health Prev Med 2017; 22:63. [PMID: 29165147 PMCID: PMC5664585 DOI: 10.1186/s12199-017-0670-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2017] [Accepted: 07/21/2017] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Background Nowadays, the bacterial contamination in the hospital environment is of particular concern because the hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), also known as nosocomial infections, are responsible for significant morbidity and mortality. This work evaluated the capability of Enterococcus hirae to form biofilm on different surfaces and the action of two biocides on the produced biofilms. Methods The biofilm formation of E. hirae ATCC 10541 was studied on polystyrene and stainless steel surfaces through the biomass quantification and the cell viability at 20 and 37 °C. The effect of LH IDROXI FAST and LH ENZYCLEAN SPRAY biocides on biomasses was expressed as percentage of biofilm reduction. E. hirae at 20 and 37 °C produced more biofilm on the stainless steel in respect to the polystyrene surface. The amount of viable cells was greater at 20 °C than with 37 °C on the two analyzed surfaces. Biocides revealed a good anti-biofilm activity with the most effect for LH ENZYCLEAN SPRAY on polystyrene and stainless steel at 37 °C with a maximum biofilm reduction of 85.72 and 86.37%, respectively. Results E. hirae is a moderate biofilm producer depending on surface material and temperature, and the analyzed biocides express a remarkable antibiofilm action. Conclusion The capability of E. hirae to form biofilm can be associated with its increasing incidence in hospital-acquired infections, and the adoption of suitable disinfectants is strongly recommended. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12199-017-0670-3) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Silvia Di Lodovico
- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy.
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