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Objetivo: realizar um levantamento sistemático da literatura no que tange ao uso de peptídeos antimicrobianos contra periodontopatógenos e indicar quais os peptídeos e micro-organismos mais estudados, com o objetivo final de traçar um perfil das publicações na área. Material e métodos: a busca por artigos ocorreu na base de dados Pubmed, com os seguintes critérios de inclusão: publicação nos últimos dez anos; palavras-chave "Antimicrobial Peptide" and "Periodontal" and "Bacteria", publicados em inglês e disponíveis gratuitamente na íntegra para leitura. Um total de dez artigos foram selecionados após o refinamento dos dados. Resultados: apesar do pequeno número de estudos encontrados, evidencia-se o potencial uso de peptídeos antimicrobianos no controle das principais bactérias periodontopatogênicas. Além disso, os peptídeos produzidos por células da mucosa oral (Defensinas, LL-37 e Histatinas), bem como os micro-organismos Porphyromonas gingivalis e Fusobacterium nucleatum, foram os mais estudados. Conclusão: é possível concluir que o uso de peptídeos antimicrobianos como potencial ferramenta no controle microbiano tem uma importância crescente, provavelmente devido à sua ampla aplicabilidade, mecanismos de ação e baixos índices de resistência. Contudo, estudos relacionados à sua toxicidade sobre células humanas, modo de aplicação e ensaios clínicos precisam ser realizados.
Objectives: to perform a systematic review of the literature regarding the use of antimicrobial peptides against periodontopathogens and indicate the most studied peptides and microorganisms, with the final objective of outlining a profile of publications in the area. Material and methods: the search for articles occurred in Pubmed database with the following inclusion criteria: publication in the last 10 years; Keywords "Antimicrobial Peptide" and "Periodontal" and "Bacteria", published in English and freely available for reading. Results: a total of 10 articles were selected after refi ning the data. Despite the small number of studies found, it is evident the potential use of antimicrobial peptides in the control of the main periodontopathogenic bacteria. In addition, the peptides produced by oral mucosa cells (Defensins, LL-37 and Histatins) as well as the microorganisms Porphyromonas gingivalis and Fusobacterium nucleatum were the most studied. Conclusion: it is possible to conclude that the use of antimicrobial peptides as a tool in microbial control is of increasing importance, probably due to their wide applicability, mechanisms of action and low resistance indices. However, studies related to its toxicity on human cells, mode of application and clinical trials still need to be performed.
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Antimicrobial Cationic Peptides , Antimicrobial Cationic Peptides/therapeutic use , Biofilms/growth & development , Periodontal DiseasesABSTRACT
Objetivo: comparar o efeito de escovas multifilamentadas com as escovas dentais convencionais, na formação do biofilme dental bacteriano na área dentogengival, em indivíduos saudáveis. Material e métodos: para a realização deste estudo de delineamento prospectivo, cruzado, cego e randomizado, foram selecionados 16 voluntários periodontalmente saudáveis, os quais inicialmente foram submetidos a uma adequação bucal. Após sete dias de adequação, os indivíduos foram aleatoriamente divididos em quatro grupos: A) escova multifilamentos nacional (Sanifill Infinite); B) escova multifilamentos importada (Curaprox); C) escova convencional 1 (Bitufo Class macia); e D) escova convencional 2 (Oral B Indicator ), utilizando o mesmo dentifrício para os quatro grupos. Os voluntários foram instruídos a usarem somente o método de higiene referente ao grupo a que foram designados, por um período de 14 dias, com intervalos (washout) de sete dias entre os períodos experimentais. Durante o washout, todos os indivíduos fizeram uso de escovas, dentifrícios e fio dental padronizados. Os seguintes parâmetros clínicos foram avaliados nos tempos 0 e 14 dias: índice de placa visível e corada (IPV e IPC) e índice de sangramento gengival (ISG). Resultados: após análise dos dados, não foram observadas diferenças estatísticas (p > 0,05), nem intragrupo e nem intergrupo, para todos os parâmetros analisados. Conclusão: escovas convencionais e multifilamentadas foram igualmente eficazes no controle do biofilme dental bacteriano, na área dentogengival.
Objective: to compare the effect of multifilament toothbrushes and the conventional ones relating it to the formation of dental bacterial biofilm in the dentogingival region in healthy individuals. Material and methods: to conduct this study in a prospective, crossed, blind and randomized outlining way, sixteen periodontal healthy volunteers were selected and initially submitted to an oral adjustment. After seven days of adjustment, the individuals were randomly divided into four groups: A) the national multifilament toothbrush (Sanifi ll Infi nite); B) the imported multifilament toothbrush (Curaprox); C) the conventional toothbrush 1 (Bitufo Class Macia); and D) the conventional toothbrush 2 (Oral B Indicator); the same toothpaste was utilized by the four groups. The volunteers were instructed to the usage of only one method of oral hygiene which is related to the group they were designed for a period of fourteen days, with intervals (washout) of seven days between the experimental periods. During the washout, all the individuals made use of the toothbrushes, toothpastes and standardized dental floss. The following clinical parameters were evaluated at 0 day and 14 days: visible plaque index and disclosed plaque index (VPI and DPI) and gingival bleeding index (GBI). Results: no statistically significant differences were observed (p > 0,05), neither with the intragroup nor the intergroup in all the parameters analyzed. Conclusion: conventional toothbrushes and the multifilamented ones were equally effective in controling dental bacterial biofilm in the dentogingival region.
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Humans , Biofilms , Comparative Study , Dental Plaque/prevention & control , Toothbrushing/instrumentationABSTRACT
Nosocomial blood stream infections (BSI) due to fungi especially Candida is increasing steadily. A two year prospective study was conducted in the S.C.B. Medical College with an aim to evaluate the species distribution, antifungal susceptibility and biofi lm formation of Candida spp. isolated from nosocomial BSIs. 34 Candida spp. were isolated from 359 blood cultures. Antifungal susceptibility was performed by microbroth dilution technique and both visual and spectrophotometric method were used for biofi lm detection. C. tropicalis was the common spp. isolated followed by C. parapsilosis and others. Most (92%) of the isolates were susceptible to Amphoterecin-B and highest resistance was observed against Flucytosine (37%) and Fluconazole(35%). Biofi lm production and antifungal resistance was observed more in nonalbicans Candida spp.
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Purpose: Different approaches have been used for preventing biofi lm-related infections in health care settings. Many of these methods have their own de-merits, which include chemical-based complications; emergent antibiotic resistant strains, etc. The formation of biofi lm is the hallmark characteristic of Staphylococcus aureus and S. epidermidis infection, which consists of multiple layers of bacteria encased within an exopolysachharide glycocalyx. Nanotechnology may provide the answer to penetrate such biofi lms and reduce biofi lm formation. Therefore, the aim of present study was to demonstrate the biofi lm formation by methicillin resistance S. aureus (MRSA) and methicillin resistance S. epidermidis (MRSE) isolated from wounds by direct visualisation applying tissue culture plate, tube and Congo Red Agar methods. Materials and Methods: The anti-biofi lm activity of AgNPs was investigated by Congo Red, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) techniques. Results: The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was found to be in the range of 11.25-45 μg/ml. The AgNPs coated surfaces effectively restricted biofi lm formation of the tested bacteria. Double fl uorescent staining (propidium iodide staining to detect bacterial cells and fl uorescein isothiocyanate concanavalin A (Con A-FITC) staining to detect the exopolysachharides matrix) technique using CLSM provides the visual evidence that AgNPs arrested the bacterial growth and prevent the glycocalyx formation. In our study, we could demonstrate the complete anti-biofi lm activity AgNPs at a concentration as low as 50 μg/ml. Conclusions: Our fi ndings suggested that AgNPs can be exploited towards the development of potential anti-bacterial coatings for various biomedical and environmental applications. In the near future, the AgNPs may play major role in the coating of medical devices and treatment of infections caused due to highly antibiotic resistant biofilm.
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Carbapenems are mainstay of treating serious multidrug resistant gram-negative biofi lm-based infections. However, recent emergence of metallo-beta-lactamases (ML) producing gram-negative bacilli in different parts of world may be related to gain of virulence factors associated with biofi lm production. Objectives: To explore the association of ML and biofi lm production in various gramnegative bacilli. Materials and Methods: In this study, 110 non-repetitive ceftazidime resistant gram-negative bacilli were evaluated for biofi lm and ML production. Biofi lm forming ability of isolates obtained from various specimens was tested by the tube method. Disks of ceftazidime (30 g) and ceftazidime with ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (30 g + 750 g, prepared in house) for ML detection were used. Chi-square test was used to study the association between biofi lm and ML production. P value <0.05 was considered signifi cant. Results: 88 (80%) bacilli had shown biofi lm producing ability. The association of biofi lm and ML was signifi cant in cases of non-fermenters as compared to enterobacteriaceae members. Conclusion: The particular combination of virulence factors (biofi lm and ML) in bacteria may be a species specifi c effect which needs to be investigated at molecular level in detail. This may help in designing newer therapies based on interference with biofi lm formation and thus countering clinical episodes of antibiotic resistance.
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of various Candida species and study some of their virulence factors among thevulvovaginal candidiasis(VVC)patients. Study Design and Settings: The study was conducted in a Tertiary Care University Hospital in North India. Materials and Methods: This study was carried out prospectively for a period of 1 year. High vaginal swabs (HVSs) were collected from women in childbearing age group attending the gynecology and obstetrics out-patient departments with the complaints suggestive of vulvovaginitis. Samples were plated on Sabouraud’s dextrose agar slope. Candida spp. isolated was further speciated based on microscopy, biochemical tests and culture characteristics on special media. Virulence factors of these strains were determined by biofi lm formation and phospholipase activity. Result: A total of 464 HVS from 232 patients with the complaints of vulvovaginitis were included in this study. Following laboratory workup, 71 specimens were positive for genus Candida (30.6%). Further speciation showed 32.4% as Candida albicans, 45.07% Candida parapsilosis and 22.53% of Candida glabrata. Biofi lm production was shown by 50 candidal strains (70.4%) and phospholipase activity was given by 41 candidal strains (57.74%). Conclusion: Our study suggests increasing prevalence of non-albicans Candida among the VVC cases along with their virulence factors. Therefore, we recommend that microbiological investigation upto species level should be mandatory to determine the emergence of non-albicans Candida as a major cause of VVC.