Inhibition of Streptococcus mutans biofilm accumulation and development of dental caries in vivo by 7-epiclusianone and fluoride |
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Authors: | Ramiro M. Murata Luciana S. Branco-de-Almeida Eliane M. Franco Regiane Yatsuda Marcelo H. dos Santos Severino M. de Alencar |
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Affiliation: | 1. Faculty of Dentistry of Piracicaba, Department of Physiological Sciences , University of Campinas , SP , Brazil;2. Department of Pharmacy , Federal University of Alfenas, UNIFAL-MG , MG , Brazil;3. Department of Agri-food Industry, Food and Nutrition, “Luiz de Queiroz” College of Agriculture , State University of Sao Paulo , SP , Brazil |
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Abstract: | 7-Epiclusianone (7-epi), a novel naturally occurring compound isolated from Rheedia brasiliensis, effectively inhibits the synthesis of exopolymers and biofilm formation by Streptococcus mutans. In the present study, the ability of 7-epi, alone or in combination with fluoride (F), to disrupt biofilm development and pathogenicity of S. mutans in vivo was examined using a rodent model of dental caries. Treatment (twice-daily, 60s exposure) with 7-epi, alone or in combination with 125 ppm F, resulted in biofilms with less biomass and fewer insoluble glucans than did those treated with vehicle-control, and they also displayed significant cariostatic effects in vivo (p < 0.05). The combination 7-epi + 125 ppm F was as effective as 250 ppm F (positive-control) in reducing the development of both smooth- and sulcal-caries. No histopathological alterations were observed in the animals after the experimental period. The data show that 7-epiclusianone is a novel and effective antibiofilm/anticaries agent, which may enhance the cariostatic properties of fluoride. |
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Keywords: | benzophenone Streptococcus mutans dental caries biofilms fluoride extracellular polysaccharides |
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