Evaluation of virulence factors and cell viability of cariogenic bacteria in the presence of Terpinen-4-ol: in vitro study

• Grant number: 14/23241-6
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master
• Effective date (Start): March 01, 2015
• Effective date (End): March 31, 2016
• Field of knowledge: Health Sciences - Dentistry
• Acordo de Cooperação: Coordination of Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES)
• Principal Investigator: Denise Madalena Palomari Spolidorio
• Grantee: Ester Alves Ferreira Bordini
• Host Institution: Faculdade de Odontologia (FOAr). Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP). Campus de Araraquara. Araraquara , SP, Brazil

Abstract

The use of auxiliary substances in the hygiene, prevention and treatment of oral diseases has been widely spread. The prevention and control of dental plaque should be achieved by mechanical removal and to assist in controlling and reducing the biofilm are recommended mouthwash containing fluoride and antimicrobial agents that may be chemical or natural products. These antimicrobial agents should be effective against microorganisms, act quickly, have no side effects and use without causing discomfort. Alternative therapies with natural extracts open new perspectives for prevention and control of dental disease in search of favorable therapeutic effects. Thus, the Terpinen-4-ol (component of Melaleuca alternifolia oil), membrane-active biocide broad spectrum of action, has been employed as antimicrobial agent and its indications include use in toothpastes without causing bacterial resistance or cytotoxic effects when in contact with the cells of the oral mucosa. This component also has the ability to act in inducing loss of membrane integrity and interfering with the physiology of the microorganism cell. Therefore the objectives of this study are: i) to evaluate the antimicrobial effect of Terpinen-4-ol on cariogenic biofilm on enamel and dentine to Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus acidophilus by Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy (CLSM); ii) to evaluate the virulence factors expressed by these cariogenic bacteria in the presence of Terpinen-4-ol by real-time PCR. (AU)

Scientific publications

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FERREIRA BORDINI, ESTER ALVES; TONON, CAROLINE CORADI; FRANCISCONI, RENATA SERIGNOLI; CINTRA MAGALHAES, FERNANDO AUGUSTO; MAQUERA HUACHO, PATRICIA MILAGROS; BEDRAN, TELMA LOMBARDO; PRATAVIEIRA, SEBASTIAO; SPOLIDORIO, LUIS CARLOS; SPOLIDORIO, DENISE PALOMARI. Antimicrobial effects of terpinen-4-ol against oral pathogens and its capacity for the modulation of gene expression. BIOFOULING, v. 34, n. 7, p. 815-825, 2018. (09/54035-4, 15/08742-1, 14/23241-6)

FRANCISCONI, RENATA SERIGNOLI; MAQUERA-HUACHO, PATRICIA MILAGROS; TONON, CAROLINE CORADI; FIORAMONTI CALIXTO, GIOVANA MARIA; ORLANDI SARDI, JANAINA DE CASSIA; CHORILLI, MARLUS; PALOMARI SPOLIDORIO, DENISE MADALENA. Terpinen-4-ol and nystatin co-loaded precursor of liquid crystalline system for topical treatment of oral candidiasis. SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, v. 10, n. 1, JUL 31 2020. (15/08742-1, 14/23241-6, 09/54035-4)

Academic Publications

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BORDINI, Ester Alves Ferreira. Evaluation of virulence factors, antimicrobial activity and cariogenic bacteria cell viability in the presence of Terpinen-4-ol: in vitro study. 2016. Master's Dissertation - Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp). Faculdade de Odontologia. Araraquara Araraquara.