Prevalence of Csh-like fibrillar surface proteins among mitis group oral streptococci

The prevalence of Csh-like fibrillar surface proteins among oral streptococci was investigated by ELISA and by immunoelectron microscopy using antiserum raised to recombinant fragments of CshA of Streptococcus gordonii DL1. The majority of S. gordonii, Streptococcus sanguis and Streptococcus oralis strains tested elaborated short (ca. 50-80 nm long) surface fibrils and reacted with antiserum to the amino acid repeat region of CshA, demonstrating the widespread nature of Csh-like proteins among these species. In contrast, reactivity with antiserum raised to the adhesion-mediating non-repetitive region of CshA was more restricted. On the basis of the ELISA results, several isolates were selected for immunogold analysis using CshA antisera. Immunogold-negative staining showed a surface distribution of 10 nm gold particles consistent with antibody binding to short fibrils. Long fibrils (>150 nm long), where present, were not significantly labelled with gold. The results suggest that some of the short peritrichous fibrils on many mitis group streptococci comprise Csh-like fibrillar protein. Further, the data are consistent with our hypothesis that the antigenically conserved amino acid repeat region of Csh-like proteins forms a scaffold for cell-distal presentation of the amino-terminal non-repetitive region that, at least in S. gordonii DL1, functions as an adhesin.     

Susceptibility of biofilms of Streptococcus sanguis to chlorhexidine gluconate and cetylpyridinium chloride

Biofilms of Streptococcus sanguis and planktonic cells of the organism were exposed to chlorhexidine gluconate and cetylpyridinium chloride, at concentrations used clinically, and survivors enumerated. S. sanguis exhibited a lower susceptibility to both antiseptics when it comprised a biofilm than when the organism was in the planktonic form. No viable bacteria were detectable after 5 min of exposure of planktonic cells to 0.2% (w/v) chlorhexidine gluconate or 0.05% (w/v) cetylpyridinium chloride, whereas viable bacteria survived in biofilms of S. sanguis even after exposure to these agents for 4 h. Older biofilms (7 days old) had similar susceptibilities to the antiseptics as younger biofilms (4 days old). Chlorhexidine achieved kills corresponding to approximately a 2 log₁₀ reduction in the viable count of biofilms, containing approximately 10⁷ colony-forming units after 5 min of incubation, whereas the corresponding kills achieved by cetylpyridinium chloride amounted to approximately a 1 log₁₀ reduction. However, on a molar basis, cetylpyridinium chloride was the more effective of the two antiseptics. Minimum inhibitory concentration determinations showed chlorhexidine gluconate to be more effective against S. sanguis than cetylpyridinium chloride. The results of this study have revealed that the minimum inhibitory concentration is not a reliable predictor of the relative effectiveness of antimicrobial agents against. S. sanguis biofilms.     

牙周菌斑生物膜的体外模型建立

目的 观察血链球菌、牙龈卟啉单胞菌和具核梭杆菌在人工牙根面上随培养时间变化形成单菌种、双菌种和三菌种生物膜的能力,期望在体外建立龈下菌斑生物膜模型.方法 培养血链球菌、牙龈卟啉单胞菌和具核梭杆菌试验菌株,制备胶原包被羟磷灰石的人工牙根面,在人工牙根面上培养形成试验菌株的单菌种、双菌种和多菌种生物膜,并用扫描电镜观察三种试验菌株分别在培养24、48和72 h后形成单菌种、双菌种和三菌种生物膜的情况.结果 单独培养24h的血链球菌在人工牙根面上形成的完整生物膜,具备三维立体结构;培养48和72 h后,细菌密度逐渐增大,生物膜更加成熟.单独培养48 h的牙龈卟啉单胞菌形成的完整生物膜,具备三维立体结构;培养72 h后,细菌密度有所降低.牙龈卟啉单胞菌和具核梭杆菌培养24h形成的完整的双菌种生物膜,具备三维立体结构;培养48和72h后已看不出完整的生物膜结构,两菌的数量大幅度降低.血链球菌、牙龈卟啉单胞菌和具核梭杆菌在培养24h时形成的较完整的三菌种生物膜,初步具备三维立体结构;三菌中,血链球菌、具核梭杆菌所占比列远大于牙龈卟啉单胞菌;培养48 h后,三菌种生物膜更加成熟,牙龈卟啉单胞菌所占比例有所增加,此时的生物膜已具备三维立体结构;培养72 h后,三菌种仍保持较完整的生物膜结构,但数量均有所下降.结论 血链球菌、牙龈卟啉单胞菌和具核梭杆菌在培养24h时间点已基本形成了完整的单菌种、双菌种和三菌种生物膜结构,故在今后建立龈下菌斑生物膜模型时可选取24h这一时间点.     

牙周致病菌和致龋菌间生长关系的体外动态观察

目的研究6种代表性牙周致病菌和致龋菌在菌斑生物膜和悬浮液中的消长关系。方法将双菌组（致龋菌＋牙周致病菌）接种于改良恒化器中,连续培养1h、24h、48h和96h,然后取在羟基磷灰石表面形成的生物膜和悬浮液再进行细菌培养。结果与血链球菌混合培养时,菌斑生物膜和悬浮液中牙周致病菌均增多,而血链球菌明显减少（P〈0.05）;具核梭杆菌与变形链球菌培养时,菌斑生物膜和悬浮液中具核梭杆菌明显增多,而变形链球菌减少（P〈0.05）。菌斑生物膜中致龋菌占优势,相应的悬浮液中牙周致病菌96h开始占优势。悬浮液中细菌量波动更明显。结论2类致病菌在菌斑生物膜与相应的悬浮液中的生长是不一致的。2类致病菌之间相互作用也许是决定菌斑生物膜内部生态环境发展方向的主要因素。     

Prevalence of Csh‐like fibrillar surface proteins among mitis group oral streptococci

The prevalence of Csh‐like fibrillar surface proteins among oral streptococci was investigated by ELISA and by immunoelectron microscopy using antiserum raised to recombinant fragments of CshA of Streptococcus gordonii DL1. The majority of S. gordonii, Streptococcus sanguis and Streptococcus oralis strains tested elaborated short (ca. 50–80 nm long) surface fibrils and reacted with antiserum to the amino acid repeat region of CshA, demonstrating the widespread nature of Csh‐like proteins among these species. In contrast, reactivity with antiserum raised to the adhesion‐mediating non‐repetitive region of CshA was more restricted. On the basis of the ELISA results, several isolates were selected for immunogold analysis using CshA antisera. Immunogold‐negative staining showed a surface distribution of 10 nm gold particles consistent with antibody binding to short fibrils. Long fibrils (>150 nm long), where present, were not significantly labelled with gold. The results suggest that some of the short peritrichous fibrils on many mitis group streptococci comprise Csh‐like fibrillar protein. Further, the data are consistent with our hypothesis that the antigenically conserved amino acid repeat region of Csh‐like proteins forms a scaffold for cell‐distal presentation of the amino‐terminal non‐repetitive region that, at least in S. gordonii DL1, functions as an adhesin.     

牙周菌斑生物膜的体外模型建立

目的观察血链球菌、牙龈卟啉单胞菌和具核梭杆菌在人工牙根面上随培养时间变化形成单菌种、双菌种和三菌种生物膜的能力,期望在体外建立龈下菌斑生物膜模型。方法培养血链球菌、牙龈卟啉单胞茵和具核梭杆菌试验菌株,制备胶原包被羟磷灰石的人工牙根面,在人工牙根面上培养形成试验菌株的单菌种、双菌种和多菌种生物膜,并用扫描电镜观察三种试验菌株分别在培养24、48和72h后形成单菌种、双菌种和三菌种生物膜的情况。结果单独培养24h的血链球菌在人工牙根面上形成的完整生物膜,具备三维立体结构;培养48和72h后,细菌密度逐渐增大,生物膜更加成熟。单独培养48h的牙龈卟啉单胞菌形成的完整生物膜,具备三维立体结构;培养72h后,细菌密度有所降低。牙龈卟啉单胞菌和具核梭杆菌培养24h形成的完整的双菌种生物膜,具备三维立体结构;培养48和72h后已看不出完整的生物膜结构,两菌的数量大幅度降低。血链球菌、牙龈卟啉单胞菌和具核梭杆菌在培养24h时形成的较完整的三菌种生物膜,初步具备三维立体结构;三菌中,血链球菌、具核梭杆菌所占比列远大于牙龈卟啉单胞菌;培养48h后,三菌种生物膜更加成熟,牙龈卟啉单胞菌所占比例有所增加,此时的生物膜已具备三维立体结构;培养72h后,三菌种仍保持较完整的生物膜结构,但数量均有所下降。结论血链球菌、牙龈卟啉单胞菌和具核梭杆菌在培养24h时间点已基本形成了完整的单菌种、双菌种和三菌种生物膜结构,故在今后建立龈下菌斑生物膜模型时可选取24h这一时间点。     

Particulate Bioglass reduces the viability of bacterial biofilms formed on its surface in an in vitro model

45S5 Bioglass is a bioactive implant material which, in its particulate form, is used in the repair of periodontal defects. The surface reactions undergone by this material in an aqueous environment may exert an antibacterial effect that would be beneficial to periodontal surgical treatment. Biofilms of Streptococcus sanguis, an early plaque former, and mixed species biofilms from a salivary inoculum grown under conditions similar to those associated with periodontal implants, were grown on particulate Bioglass in a constant depth film fermenter (CDFF). Control biofilms were grown on inert glass particulates. At sample times of 3, 24 and 48 hours the viability of biofilms of S. sanguis grown on Bioglass was significantly lower than for those grown on inert glass. In the experiments with subgingivally-modelled mixed species biofilms, the total anaerobic counts were significantly lower on Bioglass after 24 and 48 hours, but not 96 or 168 hours, compared to inert glass. Thus, particulate Bioglass has the potential to reduce bacterial colonisation of its surface in vivo, a feature relevant to post-surgical periodontal wound healing.     

Early biofilm formation and the effects of antimicrobial agents on orthodontic bonding materials in a parallel plate flow chamber

Decalcification is a commonly recognized complication of orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances. A technology, based on a parallel plate flow chamber, was developed to investigate early biofilm formation of a strain of Streptococcus sanguis on the surface of four orthodontic bonding materials: glass ionomer cement (Ketac Cem), resin-modified glass ionomer cement (Fuji Ortho LC), chemically-cured composite resin (Concise) and light-cured composite resin (Transbond XT). S. sanguis was used as it is one of the primary colonizers of dental hard surfaces. Artificial saliva was supplied as a source of nutrients for the biofilms. The effects of two commercially available mouthrinses (i.e. a fluoride containing rinse and chlorhexidine) were evaluated. Initial colonization of the bacterium was assessed after 6 hours of growth by the percentage surface coverage (PSC) of the biofilm on the disc surfaces. There were statistically significant differences in bacterial accumulation between different bonding materials (P < 0.05), Concise being the least colonized and Transbond XT being the most colonized by S. sanguis biofilms. All materials pre-treated with 0.05 per cent sodium fluoride mouthrinse showed more than 50 per cent reduction in biofilm formation. The 0.2 per cent chlorhexidine gluconate mouthrinse caused significant reduction of biofilm formation on all materials except Ketac Cem. This in vitro study showed that the use of a chemically-cured composite resin (Concise) reduced early S. sanguis biofilm formation. Also, fluoride had a greater effect in reducing the PSC by S. sanguis biofilms than chlorhexidine. Rinsing with 0.05 per cent sodium fluoride prior to placement of orthodontic appliances is effective in reducing early biofilm formation.     

Recalcitrance of Streptococcus mutans biofilms towards detergent-stimulated detachment

The biofilm mode of growth protects the plaque microorganisms against environmental attacks, such as from antimicrobials or detergents. Detergents have a demonstrated ability to detach initially adhering bacteria from enamel surfaces, but the ability of detergent components to detach plaque bacteria is not always obvious from in vivo experiments and reports on their clinical efficacy are inconsistent. It is likely that antimicrobials or detergents are unable to penetrate the plaque and reach the bacteria that actually link the plaque mass to the substratum surface. Attenuated total reflectance/Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy was used to measure the transport of sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) through Streptococcus mutans HG 985 biofilms. The transport of SLS to the base of the S. mutans biofilms was not hindered, while moreover an accumulation of SLS near the base of the biofilms was found, suggesting that SLS was adsorbed to biofilm components. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy confirmed the ability of S. mutans, grown on sucrose supplemented medium, to adsorb SLS, and simultaneously indicated that exposure of cells to SLS might lead to a loss of surface proteins. Furthermore, experiments in a parallel-plate flow chamber demonstrated that initially adhering S. mutans HG 985 could be stimulated to detach by SLS, but that, depending on the growth stage of the biofilm, only maximally 27% of biofilm bacteria could be stimulated to detach by a 4% (w/v) SLS solution.     

Automutanolysin disrupts clinical isolates of cariogenic streptococci in biofilms and planktonic cells

Introduction:  Dental caries remains one of the most common chronic infectious diseases throughout the world. The formation of dental plaque is one of the caries risk factors. As a consequence, the removal of plaque may reduce the incidence of caries development. We identified an autolysin produced by Streptococcus mutans named auto-mutanolysin (Aml). Aml selectively lyses S. mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus . The specificity towards these cariogenic bacteria suggests that Aml may be used to prevent dental caries. Here, with the aim towards therapeutic application, we investigated the lytic activity of Aml against clinical isolates of S. mutans and S. sobrinus using planktonic cells and biofilms.
Methods:  Planktonic cell suspensions and biofilms of clinically isolated streptococci were treated with Aml in the absence or the presence of Triton X-100. The lytic activity of Aml was monitored as the change in turbidity. The disruption of biofilms was evaluated by detecting the released DNA by polymerase chain reaction and observing the alteration of optical density of treated biofilms.
Results:  Triton X-100 enhances the lytic ability of Aml. Using planktonic cells, Aml had various lysis levels against clinical strains. Repeated Aml treatment showed disruption of the biofilm using the representative clinical strains.
Conclusion:  Our study demonstrates that Aml has an ability to lyse planktonic and biofilm cells of clinically isolated mutans streptococci in the presence of Triton X-100. These results suggest the possibility of using Aml as an alternative or additional approach for caries prevention.     

Involvement of antigen I/II surface proteins in Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus intermedius biofilm formation

BACKGROUND/AIM: Dental diseases are caused by microorganisms organized in biofilms. Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus intermedius are commensals of the human oral cavity. S. mutans is associated with caries, whereas S. intermedius is associated with purulent infections. Oral streptococci including S. mutants and S. intermedius express a family of surface proteins termed antigen I/II (Ag I/II). Ag I/II is implicated in adhesion; however, its role in biofilm formation has not yet been investigated. METHODS: By using isogenic Ag I/II-deficient mutants of S. mutans and S. intermedius we studied the influence of Ag I/II on in vitro biofilm formation. Biofilm was quantified in polystyrene microtiter plates and visualized by scanning electron microscopy. Ag I/II expression in planktonic and biofilm cells, as well as in the presence or absence of saliva was investigated by immunoblotting. RESULTS: In the presence of saliva, the Ag I/II-deficient mutants formed 65% less biofilm than the wild-types. In the absence of saliva, no difference was observed in S. mutans, whereas the S. intermedius Ag I/II mutant formed 41% less biofilm. Ag I/II expression was reduced in the presence of saliva. No differences in expression were observed between biofilm and planktonic cells. CONCLUSION: The results indicated that Ag I/II may be important during biofilm formation particularly in the presence of saliva. These findings may provide useful information regarding the importance of Ag I/II in biofilm formation and in the search of new strategies to control biofilm-mediated infections.     

Influence of starvation and biofilm formation on acid resistance of Streptococcus mutans

The aim of this study was to investigate acid resistance induced by starvation or biofilm formation in Streptococcus mutans ATCC 25175. The artificial biofilms were made on cover glasses, starved for 24 h and immersed in 0.1 M lactate buffer at pH 3.8 for 10 min. The biofilms were also exposed to 5% sucrose solution for 20 min to simulate acid shock produced by sucrose metabolism. Confocal laser scanning microscopy with fluorescein isothiocyanate staining measured the resultant minimum pH in biofilms. Live and dead organisms in biofilms were differentiated by confocal laser scanning microscopy with proidium iodide and SYTO9 staining. The same processes were used to treat planktonic organisms. The results showed that starved biofilms or planktonic cells showed significantly more viable bacteria after acid shock induced either by lactic acid or during sucrose consumption than non-starved biofilms or planktonic cells. In addition, biofilms showed greater resistance to acid shock induced by lactic acid than planktonic cells, whereas similar results were obtained where sucrose was used as a carbon source to reduce pH in biofilms and planktonic cells. Thus, it is suggested that starvation protects both biofilm and planktonic S. mutans from acid shock induced either by lactic acid or during sucrose consumption, while biofilm formation seemed to protect bacteria only from acid shock induced by pH 3.8 lactate buffer but not the acid shock of a slightly higher pH produced during sucrose consumption.     

Sensitivity of Candida albicans biofilm cells grown on denture acrylic to antifungal proteins and chlorhexidine

Objectives

Candida albicans cells form biofilms on polymeric surfaces of dentures and other prostheses introduced into the oral cavity. Many biofilm microorganisms exhibit resistance to antimicrobial agents; C. albicans cells may also develop resistance to naturally occurring antifungal peptides in human saliva including histatins (Hsts) and defensins (hBDs). Therefore, we evaluated Hst 5 activity on C. albicans biofilm cells compared to planktonic cells and measured whether surface treatment of denture acrylic with Hst 5, hBD-3, or chlorhexidine gluconate could inhibit in vitro biofilm development.

Methods

Acrylic disks were preconditioned with 500 μl saliva for 30 min, and inoculated with C. albicans cells (10⁶ cells/ml) for 1 h, at 37 °C. Non-adherent cells were removed by washing and disks and were incubated in YPD growth medium for 24, 48, and 72 h at 37 °C. Candidacidal assays were performed on 48-h-biofilms and on planktonically grown cells using Hst 5 (15.5, 31.25, and 62 μM). Cell adhesion was compared on disks pre-coated with 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate, 50 μM Hst 5, or 0.6 μM hBD-3 after 24, 48, and 72 h growth.

Results

No significant difference was observed in sensitivity to Hst 5 of biofilm cells compared to planktonic cells (p > 0.05). Pre-coating disks with hBD-3 did not inhibit biofilm development; however, Hst 5 significantly inhibited biofilm development at 72 h, while 0.12% chlorhexidine significantly inhibited biofilm development at all time intervals (p < 0.05).

Conclusions

C. albicans biofilm cells grown on denture acrylic are sensitive to killing by Hst 5. Surface coating acrylic with chlorhexidine or Hst 5 effectively inhibits biofilm growth and has potential therapeutic application.     

Anti‐adherence and bactericidal activity of sphingolipids against Streptococcus mutans

This study evaluated the anti‐biofilm activity of sphingosine, phytosphingosine (PHS), and sphinganine for: (i) anti‐adherence activity on hydroxyapatite (HA) surfaces; and (ii) bactericidal activity on different Streptococcus mutans phenotypes (i.e. planktonic cells and cells from a disrupted biofilm). For this, HA discs treated with sphingolipids were incubated with S. mutans and the number of adherent cells was evaluated by both culture and confocal microscopy. Sphinganine strongly inhibited bacterial adherence by 1000‐fold compared with an untreated surface. Phytosphingosine and sphingosine inhibited bacterial adherence by eight‐ and five‐fold, respectively, compared with an untreated surface. On saliva‐coated HA, sphinganine and PHS inhibited bacterial adherence by 10‐fold. Bactericidal activity of sphingolipids was evaluated by culture. For biofilms, the strongest bactericidal activity was exhibited by sphingosine compared with PHS and sphinganine. At a concentration of 12.5 μg ml^?1, PHS and sphingosine were profoundly effective against planktonic and disrupted biofilms; and sphinganine reduced the number of cells in planktonic form by 100‐fold and those derived from a disrupted biofilm by 1000‐fold. Atomic force microscopy studies suggested that mechanical stability does not appear to be a factor relevant for anti‐fouling activity. The results suggest that sphingolipids may be used to control oral biofilms, especially those loaded with S. mutans.     

Biofilm disruption by root canal irrigants and potential irrigants

Aim  To investigate the disruption and bactericidal effect of root canal irrigants on single and dual-species biofilms.
Methodology  Single-species ( Streptococcus sanguis , Enterococcus faecalis, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Porphymonas gingivalis) and dual-species ( S. sanguis and F. nucleatum ) biofilms were grown on nitro-cellulose membranes and immersed in either a commonly used root canal irrigant; (NaOCl, EDTA, Corsodyl^®, iodine) or potential root canal irrigant [sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS), cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB) and Tween^®80] for 1, 5 or 10 min. The number of viable and nonviable bacteria disrupted from the biofilm and those remaining attached to the biofilm were determined using a viability stain in conjunction with fluorescent microscopy. In addition, confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) was used to allow a visual assessment of the disruptive effects of selected agents on the stained biofilms.
Results  Gram-negative species were more susceptible to cell removal than their Gram-positive counterparts, S. sanguis being the least susceptible. The majority of the cell disruption occurred after the first minute of exposure as all of the agents exerted some effect on bacterial disruption and viability; however, the extent varied according to the agent. The most effective root canal irrigant for disrupting biofilms was NaOCl whilst in contrast iodine was generally effective at bacterial killing but not disruption. Of the potential root canal irrigants, CTAB and SDS were both effective in disrupting the biofilm and at bacterial cell-killing.
Conclusions  Biofilm disruption and cell viability were influenced by the species, their co-association in dual-species biofilms and the test agent. The effectiveness of NaOCl as an endodontic irrigant was reinforced.     

Response to alkaline stress by root canal bacteria in biofilms

AIM: To determine whether bacteria isolated from infected root canals survive alkaline shifts better in biofilms than in planktonic cultures. METHODOLOGY: Clinical isolates of Enterococcus faecalis, Lactobacillus paracasei, Olsenella uli, Streptococcus anginosus, S. gordonii, S. oralis and Fusobacterium nucleatum in biofilm and planktonic cultures were stressed at pH 10.5 for 4 h, and cell viability determined using the fluorescent staining LIVE/DEAD BacLight bacterial viability kit. In addition, proteins released into extracellular culture fluids were identified by Western blotting. RESULTS: Enterococcus faecalis, L. paracasei, O. uli and S. gordonii survived in high numbers in both planktonic cultures and in biofilms after alkaline challenge. S. anginosus, S. oralis and F. nucleatum showed increased viability in biofilms compared with planktonic cultures. Alkaline exposure caused all planktonic cultures to aggregate into clusters and resulted in a greater extrusion of cellular proteins compared with cells in biofilms. Increased levels of DnaK, HPr and fructose-1,6-bisphosphate aldolase were observed in culture fluids, especially amongst streptococci. CONCLUSIONS: In general, bacteria isolated from infected roots canals resisted alkaline stress better in biofilms than in planktonic cultures, however, planktonic cells appeared to use aggregation and the extracellular transport of specific proteins as survival mechanisms.     

The effects of histatin-derived basic antimicrobial peptides on oral biofilms.

Susceptibility of bacteria to antimicrobial agents is strongly reduced by the formation of complex biofilms. We investigated whether synthetic histatin analogs with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity in vitro were also active against these complex mixtures of bacteria, as present in saliva and plaque. In a simplified model system for dental plaque, hydroxyapatite discs were placed in a continuous culture system comprised of Streptococcus mutans, S. sanguis, S. salivarius, Actinomyces naeslundii, Veillonella parvula, Fusobacterium nucleatum, and Prevotella intermedia. Ex situ treatment of the biofilms formed on these discs with 100 microg/mL of peptide dhvar4 significantly reduced facultative anaerobic, total anaerobic, and obligate anaerobic Gram-negative counts with 0.8, 0.5, and 0.5 log units, respectively. Ex vivo treatment of salivary bacteria gave reductions of 0.4, 0.7, and 1.5 log units, respectively. For ex vivo treatment of plaque bacteria, reductions of 0.4, 0.4, and 1.4 log units, respectively, were found. In both saliva and plaque samples, obligate anaerobic Gram-negative bacteria were significantly more susceptible to dhvar4 than facultatively anaerobic or anaerobic bacteria as a whole (p=0.013 and p=0.018, for salivary bacteria, and p=0.021 and p=0.020 for plaque bacteria, respectively). Although the oral bacteria are protected by biofilm formation, the synthetic histatin analog caused a significant reduction of viable counts in a model for oral biofilm as well as in isolated oral biofilms.     

五倍子对菌斑生物膜内细菌的抑制作用

目的:应用人工口腔观察五倍子对菌斑生物膜内细菌的抑制作用。方法:采用液体二倍稀释法测定与致龋病关系较密切的4种细菌的最小抑菌浓度,并进一步在人工口腔中形成各实验菌的单一细菌菌斑生物膜,应用菌落计数技术观察五倍子水提取物对菌斑生物膜内细菌的抑制作用。结果:五倍子水提取物对变形链球菌、粘性放线菌、血链球菌、口腔链球菌的生长均有抑制作用,其中对变形链球菌、粘性放线菌和血链球菌的最小抑菌浓度(MIC)为64mg/ml,口腔链球菌为8mg/ml;不同浓度的五倍子水提取物对各实验菌形成的单一细菌菌斑生物膜均有一定的抑制作用,并呈浓度依赖性;即使采用大于MIC的浓度,也不能把釉质表面形成的生物膜完全抑制,釉质表面仍有细菌生长。结论:五倍子水提取物对菌斑生物膜内细菌具有良好的抑制作用;与浮游细菌相比,生物膜中的细菌对五倍子水提取物具有较强的抵抗力。     

Antibiotic resistance in an in vitro subgingival biofilm model

INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study was to utilize an in vitro biofilm model of subgingival plaque to investigate resistances in subgingival biofilm communities to antibiotics commonly used as adjuncts to periodontal therapy. METHODS: Biofilms were grown on saliva-coated hydroxyapatite supports in trypticase-soy broth for 4 h-10 days and then exposed for 48 h to either increasing twofold concentrations of tetracycline, amoxicillin, clindamycin, and erythromycin or therapeutically achievable concentrations of tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline, amoxicillin, metronidazole, amoxicillin/clavulanate, and amoxicillin/metronidazole. RESULTS: Concentrations necessary to inhibit bacterial strains in steady-state biofilms were up to 250 times greater than the concentrations needed to inhibit the same strains grown planktonically. In the presence of therapeutically available antibiotic concentrations, significantly higher proportions of the biofilms remained viable as the biofilms reached steady-state growth. The combinations of amoxicillin/clavulanate and amoxicillin/metronidazole were the most effective in suppressing growth. These combinations were particularly effective against biofilms up to and including 7 days of age and inhibited 90% or more of the bacteria present relative to untreated controls. As the biofilms approached steady state, these combinations were less effective with 50-60% of the bacteria retaining viability. CONCLUSION: Most, but not all, species of subgingival bacteria are considerably more resistant in biofilms than in planktonic cultures. Resistance appeared to be age-related because biofilms demonstrated progressive antibiotic resistance as they matured with maximum resistance coinciding with the steady-state phase of biofilm growth.     

Antibacterial Effect of Synthetic Peptide LyeTxI and LyeTxI/β‐Cyclodextrin Association Compound Against Planktonic and Multispecies Biofilms of Periodontal Pathogens

Background: Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have shown rapid and potent effect against planktonic bacteria. However, control of periodontopathic biofilms is a challenge even for AMPs. Thus, the present study evaluates in vitro antimicrobial activity of synthetic peptide LyeTxI and association compound LyeTxI/β‐cyclodextrin (βCD) against multispecies biofilms. Methods: Sensibility to LyeTxI and LyeTxI/βCD was determined for planktonic Gram‐negative periodontopathogens. Time‐kill kinetic assay was performed at minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) in all planktonic strains. Multispecies biofilms were grown on pegs using a biofilm device and studied by scanning electron microscopy at 2, 5, and 10 days. Minimal biofilm eradication concentration (MBEC) was determined for 2‐ and 4‐day multispecies biofilms. Metabolic activity of biofilms was determined by fluorometry study. Results: Biofilms showed reproducible cell density on pegs of the biofilm device. LyeTxI and LyeTxI/βCD were active against all strains tested at concentrations ≤62.5 μg/mL. Kinetic assays showed rapid bactericidal effect of LyeTxI against all periodontopathogens. MBECs of LyeTxI and LyeTxI/βCD against multispecies 2‐day biofilms were two‐fold higher than MICs of cells shed from biofilms. LyeTxI was able to reduce multispecies 2‐day metabolic activity by 90%. Multispecies 4‐day biofilms were tolerant to all agents tested. Conclusions: LyeTxI and LyeTxI/βCD are active against periodontopathic bacteria, showing rapid bactericidal effect and may be used to prevent biofilm development. In the future, AMPs could be therapeutic tools for treatment of periodontitis.