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A novel Triclosan Methacrylate-based composite reduces the virulence of Streptococcus mutans biofilm

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Author(s):
de Souza Araujo, Isaac Jordao [1] ; de Paula, Andreia Bolzan [1] ; Bruschi Alonso, Roberta Caroline [2, 3] ; Taparelli, Jesus Roberto [4] ; Innocentini Mei, Lucia Helena [4] ; Stipp, Rafael Nobrega [5] ; Puppin-Rontani, Regina Maria [6]
Total Authors: 7
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Estadual Campinas, Piracicaba Dent Sch, Dent Mat Div, Operat Dent Dept, Piracicaba, SP - Brazil
[2] Metropolitan Univ Santos UNIMES, Sch Dent, Dept Dent, Santos, SP - Brazil
[3] Univ Mogi das Cruzes, Sch Dent, Technol Res Ctr, Mogi das Cruzes - Brazil
[4] Univ Estadual Campinas, Chem Engn Sch, Dept Mat Engn & Bioproc, Campinas, SP - Brazil
[5] Univ Estadual Campinas, Piracicaba Dent Sch, Dept Oral Diag, Piracicaba, SP - Brazil
[6] Univ Estadual Campinas, Piracicaba Dent Sch, Dept Pediat Dent, Sao Paulo - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 6
Document type: Journal article
Source: PLoS One; v. 13, n. 4 APR 2 2018.
Web of Science Citations: 2
Abstract

The use of antimicrobial monomers, linked to the polymer chain of resin composites, is an interesting approach to circumvent the effects of bacteria on the dental and material surfaces. In addition, it can likely reduce the incidence of recurrent caries lesions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a novel Triclosan Methacrylate (TM) monomer, which was developed and incorporated into an experimental resin composite, on Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) biofilms, focusing on the analyses of vicR, gtfD, gtfC, covR, and gbpB gene expression, cell viability and biofilm characteristics. The contact time between TM-composite and S. mutans down-regulated the gbpB and covR and up-regulated the gtfC gene expression, reduced cell viability and significantly decreased parameters of the structure and characteristics of S. mutans biofilm virulence. The presence of Triclosan Methacrylate monomer causes harmful effects at molecular and cellular levels in S. mutans, implying a reduction in the virulence of those microorganisms. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 12/10750-4 - Influence of an antibacterial triclosan based monomer on properties of an experimental resin composite and on characteristics of carigenic biofilm
Grantee:Regina Maria Puppin Rontani
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants