Effects of BlueM® against Streptococcus mutans biofilm and its virulence gene expression
Santos, Veronica Canela Estevam dos; Maquera-Huacho, Patricia Milagros; Imbriani, Maria Júlia Mancim; Minhaco, Vivian M. Tellaroli Rodrigues; Spolidorio, Denise M. Palomari.
Braz. dent. j
; 34(1): 19-28, Jan.-Feb. 2023. tab, graf
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LILACS-Express
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Abstract This study evaluated the antimicrobial capacity of BlueM® mouthwash against the bacterium Streptococcus mutans and its influence on gbpA gene expression as well as its cytotoxic effect on fibroblast cells. BlueM® showed antimicrobial activity, with MIC and MBC values of 0.005% and 0.01%, respectively. The MBIC was 6.25% for S. mutans. CFU count and confocal microscopy revealed significant effect of BlueM® on S. mutans biofilm pre-formed on dentin surfaces. Interestingly, the analysis of gbpA gene expression indicated a decrease in gene expression after 15 min of treatment with BlueM® at a concentration of 25%. Moreover, BlueM® exhibited low levels of cytotoxicity. In conclusion, our results showed the antimicrobial effectiveness of BlueM® against S. mutans, its ability to modulate the expression of the gbpA gene and its low cytotoxicity. This study supports the therapeutic potential of BlueM® as an alternative agent for the control of oral biofilm.
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