The Distribution of Eight Antimicrobial Resistance Genes in Streptococcus oralis, Streptococcus sanguinis, and Streptococcus gordonii Strains Isolated from Dental Plaque as Oral Commensals.

It has been proposed that oral commensal bacteria are potential reservoirs of a wide variety of antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) and could be the source of pathogenic bacteria; however, there is scarce information regarding this. In this study, three common streptococci of the mitis group (S. oralis, S. sanguinis, and S. gordonii) isolated from dental plaque (DP) were screened to identify if they were frequent reservoirs of specific ARGs (blaTEM, cfxA, tetM, tetW, tetQ, ermA, ermB, and ermC). DP samples were collected from 80 adults; one part of the sample was cultured, and from the other part DNA was obtained for first screening of the three streptococci species and the ARGs of interest. Selected samples were plated and colonies were selected for molecular identification. Thirty identified species were screened for the presence of the ARGs. From those selected, all of the S. sanguinis and S. oralis carried at least three, while only 30% of S. gordonii strains carried three or more. The most prevalent were tetM in 73%, and blaTEM and tetW both in 66.6%. On the other hand, ermA and cfxA were not present. Oral streptococci from the mitis group could be considered frequent reservoirs of specifically tetM, blaTEM, and tetW. In contrast, these three species appear not to be reservoirs of ermA and cfxA.

Amyloid Fibrils Produced by Streptococcus sanguinis Contribute to Biofilm Formation and Immune Evasion.

Bacterial surface proteins assembled into amyloids contribute to biofilm formation and host immune evasion. Streptococcus sanguinis, a pioneer colonizer of teeth commonly involved in cardiovascular infections, expresses about thirty-three proteins anchored to the cell wall by sortase A. Here, we characterized the production of amyloid in S. sanguinis strains differing in biofilm and immune evasion phenotypes and investigated the role of sortase A in amyloidogenesis. Amyloid was identified in biofilms formed by nine strains, using Congo red (CR) staining and cross-polarized light microscopy. Additionally, EGCG, an amyloid inhibitor, impaired biofilm maturation in a strain-specific fashion. The amounts of amyloid-like components quantified in culture fluids of nine strains using thioflavin T and fluorimetry negatively correlated with bacterial binding to complement-activating proteins (SAP, C1q), C3b deposition and rates of opsonophagocytosis in PMNs, implying amyloid production in immune evasion. The deletion of the sortase A gene (srtA) in strain SK36 compromised amyloid production and sucrose-independent biofilm maturation. The srtA mutant further showed increased susceptibility to C3b deposition and altered interactions with PMNs as well as reduced persistence in human blood. These findings highlight the contribution of amyloids to biofilm formation and host immune evasion in S. sanguinis strains, further indicating the participation of sortase A substrates in amyloidogenesis.

PepO and CppA modulate Streptococcus sanguinis susceptibility to complement immunity and virulence.

Streptococcus sanguinis is a ubiquitous commensal species of the oral cavity commonly involved as an opportunistic pathogen in cardiovascular infections. In this study, we investigated the functions of endopeptidase O (PepO) and a C3-degrading protease (CppA) in the systemic virulence of S. sanguinis. Isogenic mutants of pepO and cppA obtained in strain SK36 showed increased susceptibility to C3b deposition and to opsonophagocytosis by human polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMN). These mutants differ, however, in their profiles of binding to serum amyloid P component (SAP) and C1q, whereas both showed reduced interaction with C4b-binding protein (C4BP) and/or factor H (FH) regulators as compared to SK36. The two mutants showed defects in ex vivo persistence in human blood, serum-mediated invasion of HCAEC endothelial cells, and virulence in a Galleria mellonella infection model. The transcriptional activities of pepO and cppA, assessed by RT-qPCR in nine wild-type strains, further indicated strain-specific profiles of pepO/cppA expression. Moreover, non-conserved amino acid substitutions were detected among the strains, mostly in CppA. Phylogenetic comparisons with homologues of streptococcal species of the oral and oropharyngeal sites suggested that S. sanguinis PepO and CppA have independent ancestralities. Thus, this study showed that PepO and CppA are complement evasion proteins expressed by S. sanguinis in a strain-specific manner, which are required for multiple functions associated with cardiovascular virulence.

Efectos del xilitol en el crecimiento bacteriano frente a Streptococcus sanguinis: Estudio in vitro

Streptococcus sanguinis forma parte del biofilm bucal, tiene función decisoria en el desarrollo de las enfermedades bucales prevalentes y a nivel sistémico actúa como patógeno oportunista. Objetivo: Evaluar in vitro los efectos del xilitol en el crecimiento bacteriano frente a Streptococcus sanguinis (ATCC 10556). Métodos: la muestra del estudio fue distribuida en 6 grupos: 4 grupos experimentales (xilitol 1M; 0,75M; 0,50M y 0,25M), un control negativo (agua destilada) y un control positivo (clorhexidina); el análisis estadístico se hizo mediante el software estadístico Infostat y se empleó las pruebas t-Student, ANOVA y Tukey para contrastar la hipótesis. Resultados: diferentes concentraciones de xilitol (0,25M; 0,50M; 0,75M y 1M) causaron un halo de inhibición entre 9,89 - 12,89 mm (24 horas) y 10,85 - 13,45 mm (48 horas). Conclusiones: diferentes concentraciones de xilitol inhiben el crecimiento bacteriano del Streptococcus sanguinis, este efecto inhibitorio aumenta a mayor concentración y tiempo de exposición.

Streptococcus sanguinis faz parte do biofilme oral, tem papel decisivo no desenvolvimento de doenças bucais prevalentes e atua como patógeno oportunista em nível sistêmico. Objetivo: Avaliar in vitro os efeitos do xilitol no crescimento bacteriano contra Streptococcus sanguinis (ATCC 10556). Métodos: A amostra do estudo foi distribuída em 6 grupos: 4 grupos experimentais (1M; 0,75M; 0,50M e 0,25M xilitol), um controle negativo (água destilada) e um controle positivo (clorexidina); a análise estatística foi feita com o software estatístico Infostat e os testes t-Student, ANOVA e Tukey para testar a hipótese. Resultados: diferentes concentrações de xilitol (0,25M; 0,50M; 075M e 1M) causou um halo de inibição entre 9,89 - 12,89 mm (24 horas) e 10,85 - 13,45 mm (48 horas). Conclusões: diferentes concentrações de xilitol inibem o crescimento bacteriano de Streptococcus sanguinis, este efeito inibitório aumenta com maior concentração e tempo de exposição.

Streptococcus sanguinis forms part of the oral biofilm, has a decisive role in the development of prevalent oral diseases and acts as an opportunistic pathogen at the systemic level. Aims: To evaluate in vitro the effects of xylitol on bacterial growth against Streptococcus sanguinis (ATCC 10556). Methods: The study sample was distributed into 6 groups: 4 experimental groups (1M; 0,75M; 0,50M and 0,25M xylitol), a negative control (distilled water) and a positive control (chlorhexidine). The statistical analysis was done using the statistical software Infostat and the tests used t-Student, ANOVA and Tukey to test the hypothesis. Results: different concentrations of xylitol (0,25M; 0,50M; 0,75M and 1M) caused an inhibition halo between 9,89 - 12,89 mm (24 hours) and 10,85 - 13,45 mm (48 hours). Conclusions: different concentrations of xylitol inhibit the bacterial growth of Streptococcus sanguinis, this inhibitory effect increases with higher concentration and exposure time.

Diversity in Phenotypes Associated With Host Persistence and Systemic Virulence in Streptococcus sanguinis Strains.

Streptococcus sanguinis is a pioneer commensal species of dental biofilms, abundant in different oral sites and commonly associated with opportunist cardiovascular infections. In this study, we addressed intra-species functional diversity to better understand the S. sanguinis commensal and pathogenic lifestyles. Multiple phenotypes were screened in nine strains isolated from dental biofilms or from the bloodstream to identify conserved and strain-specific functions involved in biofilm formation and/or persistence in oral and cardiovascular tissues. Strain phenotypes of biofilm maturation were independent of biofilm initiation phenotypes, and significantly influenced by human saliva and by aggregation mediated by sucrose-derived exopolysaccharides (EPS). The production of H2O2 was conserved in most strains, and consistent with variations in extracellular DNA (eDNA) production observed in few strains. The diversity in complement C3b deposition correlated with the rates of opsonophagocytosis by human PMN and was influenced by culture medium and sucrose-derived EPS in a strain-specific fashion. Differences in C3b deposition correlated with strain binding to recognition proteins of the classical pathway, C1q and serum amyloid protein (SAP). Importantly, differences in strain invasiveness into primary human coronary artery endothelial cells (HCAEC) were significantly associated with C3b binding, and in a lesser extent, with binding to host glycoproteins (such as fibrinogen, plasminogen, fibronectin, and collagen). Thus, by identifying conserved and strain-specific phenotypes involved in host persistence and systemic virulence, this study indicates potential new functions involved in systemic virulence and highlights the need of including a wider panel of strains in molecular studies to understand S. sanguinis biology.

Aplicação do plasma de baixa temperatura sob pressão atmosférica no controle de biofilmes cariogênicos / Application of low temperature plasma under atmospheric pressure in the control cariogenic biofilms

O objetivo geral do presente estudo foi avaliar a aplicação dos jatos de plasma de baixa temperatura sob pressão atmosférica (PBTPA) produzidos por gás de argônio e hélio como gases de trabalho, no controle de biofilmes cariogênicos. Para tanto, foram estabelecidos os parâmetros físicos dos PBTPA gerados com argônio e hélio que se mostraram efetivos frente a biofilmes mono, dual e polimicrobianos compostos por combinações das espécies Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus gordonii, Streptococcus sanguinis, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Candida albicans e Actinomyces naeslundii. Os biofilmes mono, dual e multi-espécies foram submetidos ao tratamento com PBTPA produzidos por dois dispositivos diferentes, um obtido comercialmente (kINPen09®) que usou argônio como gás de trabalho, e outro protótipo desenvolvido pela FEG-UNESP (Faculdade de Engenharia de Guaratinguetá) que usou hélio. Análises quantitativas e microscópicas (confocal, microscopia eletrônica de varredura) foram realizadas. Foi incluído controle negativo (sem tratamento), positivo (clorexidina 0,12%) e controle de gás, utilizando apenas fluxo de gás, sem produzir plasma. Além disso, os efeitos celulares do PBTPAargônio e hélio sobre biofilme dual e multi-espécies também foram analisados em microscopia eletrônica de varredura e microscopia de varredura a laser confocal. Todos os ensaios foram realizados em triplicata em três experimentos independentes. Os resultados foram tabulados e analisados quanto à distribuição. A seguir, os testes estatísticos mais adequados foram selecionados. O nível de significância foi de 5%. Os resultados obtidos para os tratamentos dos biofilmes mono, dual ou multi-espécies com PBTPA-argônio e hélio foram todos significativos em comparação ao controle negativo em todos os tempos analisados. Para PBTPA-argônio, não houve recuperação de S. gordonii e S. sanguinis em todos tempos analisados. Para PBTPA-hélio, os melhores resultados foram obtidos em 5 e 7 minutos de exposição dos biofilmes ao PBTPA. Finalmente, tanto o dispositivo gerador de PBTPA que trabalhou com gás argônio quanto o dispositivo que trabalhou com gás hélio, demonstraram resultados promissores e poderão contribuir para o desenvolvimento de novos protocolos de Odontologia de Intervenção Mínima. (AU) The general objective of this study was to evaluate the application of lowtemperature plasma under atmospheric pressure (PBTPA) of argon and helium flow, in the control of cariogenic biofilms. For this, the effective physical parameters of PBTPA-argon and helium in mono, dual and polymicrobial biofilms composed of combinations of the species Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus gordonii, Streptococcus sanguinis, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Candida albicans and Actinomyces naeslundii were established. The multi-species biofilms were treated by different PBTPA generating devices, one obtained commercially (kINPen09®) that used argon as working gas, and another prototype developed by FEG-UNESP (Faculdade de Engenharia de Guaratinguetá) that used helium as working gas. Quantitative and microscopic analyzes (confocal, scanning electron microscopy) were performed. Negative control (no treatment), positive control (chlorhexidine 2%) and gas control (argon) were included. Besides that, cellular effects of PBTPA-argon and helium on dual and multi-species biofilms were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and confocal laser scanning microscopy. The results obtained for the treatments of mono, dual or multispecies biofilms with both PBTPA-argon and helium were all significant when compared to the negative control at all times analyzed. For PBTPA-argon, there was no recovery of S. gordonii and S. sanguinis at all analyzed times. For PBTPA-helium, the best results were obtained at 5 and 7 min of exposure of biofilms to PBTPA. All the tests were carried out in triplicate in three independent experiments. The results are tabulated and analyzed in terms of distribution. Next, the most suitable statistical tests were selected. The level of significance was 5%. The results obtained for the treatments of mono, dual or multi-species biofilms with PBTPA-argon and helium were all significant compared to the negative control at all analyzed times. Finally, both PBTPA generating could contribute to the development of new protocols for Minimal Intervention Dentistry (AU)

O objetivo geral do presente estudo foi avaliar a aplicação dos jatos de plasma de baixa temperatura sob pressão atmosférica (PBTPA) produzidos por gás de argônio e hélio como gases de trabalho, no controle de biofilmes cariogênicos. Para tanto, foram estabelecidos os parâmetros físicos dos PBTPA gerados com argônio e hélio que se mostraram efetivos frente a biofilmes mono, dual e polimicrobianos compostos por combinações das espécies Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus gordonii, Streptococcus sanguinis, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Candida albicans e Actinomyces naeslundii. Os biofilmes mono, dual e multi-espécies foram submetidos ao tratamento com PBTPA produzidos por dois dispositivos diferentes, um obtido comercialmente (kINPen09®) que usou argônio como gás de trabalho, e outro protótipo desenvolvido pela FEG-UNESP (Faculdade de Engenharia de Guaratinguetá) que usou hélio. Análises quantitativas e microscópicas (confocal, microscopia eletrônica de varredura) foram realizadas. Foi incluído controle negativo (sem tratamento), positivo (clorexidina 0,12%) e controle de gás, utilizando apenas fluxo de gás, sem produzir plasma. Além disso, os efeitos celulares do PBTPAargônio e hélio sobre biofilme dual e multi-espécies também foram analisados em microscopia eletrônica de varredura e microscopia de varredura a laser confocal. Todos os ensaios foram realizados em triplicata em três experimentos independentes. Os resultados foram tabulados e analisados quanto à distribuição. A seguir, os testes estatísticos mais adequados foram selecionados. O nível de significância foi de 5%. Os resultados obtidos para os tratamentos dos biofilmes mono, dual ou multi-espécies com PBTPA-argônio e hélio foram todos significativos em comparação ao controle negativo em todos os tempos analisados. Para PBTPA-argônio, não houve recuperação de S. gordonii e S. sanguinis em todos tempos analisados. Para PBTPA-hélio, os melhores resultados foram obtidos em 5 e 7 minutos de exposição dos biofilmes ao PBTPA. Finalmente, tanto o dispositivo gerador de PBTPA que trabalhou com gás argônio quanto o dispositivo que trabalhou com gás hélio, demonstraram resultados promissores e poderão contribuir para o desenvolvimento de novos protocolos de Odontologia de Intervenção Mínima. (AU)

Understanding Behçet's Disease in the Context of Innate Immunity Activation.

Behçet´s disease (BD) is a heterogeneous condition consisting of idiopathic systemic vasculitis affecting large and small blood vessels of different types (i.e., arteries, veins, or capillaries). The disease frequently occurs in young adults without gender predilection, differently from several other autoimmune conditions. This challenging illness has recently been proposed by some authors as an example of complex autoinflammatory syndrome. Although much remains unanswered about BD pathogenesis, recent understanding of some aspects of innate immunity have clarified a few issues (and raised others). HLA-B*51 represents the strongest genetic risk factor for BD to date, albeit several other HLA-independent loci have also been associated with the disease. The consistent hyper-reactivity against Streptococcus sanguinis antigens and alterations in oral and gut microbioma suggests that infectious agents may play an important role. Moreover, functional abnormalities of pattern recognition receptors, especially Toll-like receptors in monocytes, have been demonstrated in patients with BD and can be associated with the development of the disease. Neutrophil hyperactivity is one of the most consistent findings in BD pathogenesis, as demonstrated by exacerbated constitutive oxidative burst, chemotaxis and NET formation. However, some studies suggest that the phagocyte-activated status in BD is not primary to the disease itself, but rather restricted to a fraction of patients with severe disease activity, and probably secondary to activating soluble factors carried by serum/plasma from BD patients. Herein we review the state of the art on BD etiopathogenesis with special emphasis on the participation of the innate immune system.

Competition and Caries on Enamel of a Dual-Species Biofilm Model with Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sanguinis.

Imbalances within the dental biofilm trigger dental caries, currently considered a dysbiosis and the most prevalent noncommunicable disease. There is still a gap in knowledge about the dynamics of enamel colonization by bacteria from the dental biofilm in caries. The aim, therefore, was to test whether the sequence of enamel colonization by a typically commensal and a cariogenic species modifies biofilm's cariogenicity. Dual-species biofilms of Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sanguinis on saliva-coated enamel slabs were inoculated in different sequences: S. mutans followed by S. sanguinis (Sm-Ss), S. sanguinis followed by S. mutans (Ss-Sm), S. mutans and S. sanguinis inoculated at the same time (Sm=Ss), and the single-species controls S. mutans followed by S. mutans (Sm-Sm) and S. sanguinis followed by S. sanguinis (Ss-Ss). Biofilms were exposed to 10% sucrose 3 times per day for 5 days, and the slabs/biofilms were retrieved to assess demineralization, viable cells, biomass, proteins, polysaccharides, and H2O2 production. Compared with Sm-Sm, primary inoculation with S. sanguinis reduced demineralization (P < 0.05). Both Ss-Sm and Sm=Ss sequences showed reduction in biomass, protein, and polysaccharide content (P < 0.05). The highest S. sanguinis viable count and H2O2 production level and the lowest acidogenicity were observed when S. sanguinis colonized enamel before S. mutans (P < 0.05). Initial enamel adherence with commensal biofilms seems to induce more intense competition against more typically cariogenic species, reducing cariogenicity.IMPORTANCE The concept of caries as an ecological disease implies the understanding of the intricate relationships among the populating microorganisms. Under frequent sugar exposure, some bacteria from the dental biofilm develop pathogenic traits that lead to imbalances (dysbiosis). Depending on which microorganism colonizes the dental surface first, different competition strategies may be developed. Studying the interactions in the entire dental biofilm is not an easy task. In this study, therefore, we modeled the interplay among these microorganisms using a caries-inducing species (S. mutans) and a health-associated species (S. sanguinis). Initial enamel adherence with S. sanguinis seems to induce more intense competition against typically caries-inducing species. Besides continuous exposure with sugars, early colonization of the enamel by highly cariogenic species like S. mutans appears to be needed to develop caries lesions as well. Promoting early colonization by health-associated bacteria such as S. sanguinis could help to maintain oral health, delaying dysbiosis.

Novel Two-Component System of Streptococcus sanguinis Affecting Functions Associated with Viability in Saliva and Biofilm Formation.

Streptococcus sanguinis is a pioneer species of teeth and a common opportunistic pathogen of infective endocarditis. In this study, we identified a two-component system, S. sanguinis SptRS (SptRS Ss ), affecting S. sanguinis survival in saliva and biofilm formation. Isogenic mutants of sptRSs (SKsptR) and sptSSs (SKsptS) showed reduced cell counts in ex vivo assays of viability in saliva compared to those of parent strain SK36 and complemented mutants. Reduced counts of the mutants in saliva were associated with reduced growth rates in nutrient-poor medium (RPMI) and increased susceptibility to the deposition of C3b and the membrane attach complex (MAC) of the complement system, a defense component of saliva and serum. Conversely, sptRSs and sptSSs mutants showed increased biofilm formation associated with higher levels of production of H2O2 and extracellular DNA. Reverse transcription-quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) comparisons of strains indicated a global role of SptRS Ss in repressing genes for H2O2 production (2.5- to 15-fold upregulation of spxB, spxR, vicR, tpk, and ackA in sptRSs and sptSSs mutants), biofilm formation, and/or evasion of host immunity (2.1- to 11.4-fold upregulation of srtA, pcsB, cwdP, iga, and nt5e). Compatible with the homology of SptR Ss with AraC-type regulators, duplicate to multiple conserved repeats were identified in 1,000-bp regulatory regions of downstream genes, suggesting that SptR Ss regulates transcription by DNA looping. Significant transcriptional changes in the regulatory genes vicR, spxR, comE, comX, and mecA in the sptRSs and sptSSs mutants further indicated that SptRS Ss is part of a regulatory network that coordinates cell wall homeostasis, H2O2 production, and competence. This study reveals that SptRS Ss is involved in the regulation of crucial functions for S. sanguinis persistence in the oral cavity.

In silico analysis of the competition between Streptococcus sanguinis and Streptococcus mutans in the dental biofilm.

During dental caries, the dental biofilm modifies the composition of the hundreds of involved bacterial species. Changing environmental conditions influence competition. A pertinent model to exemplify the complex interplay of the microorganisms in the human dental biofilm is the competition between Streptococcus sanguinis and Streptococcus mutans. It has been reported that children and adults harbor greater numbers of S. sanguinis in the oral cavity, associated with caries-free teeth. Conversely, S. mutans is predominant in individuals with a high number of carious lesions. Competition between both microorganisms stems from the production of H2 O2 by S. sanguinis and mutacins, a type of bacteriocins, by S. mutans. There is limited evidence on how S. sanguinis survives its own H2 O2 levels, or if it has other mechanisms that might aid in the competition against S. mutans, nonetheless. We performed a genomic and metabolic pathway comparison, coupled with a comprehensive literature review, to better understand the competition between these two species. Results indicated that S. sanguinis can outcompete S. mutans by the production of an enzyme capable of metabolizing H2 O2 . S. mutans, however, lacks the enzyme and is susceptible to the peroxide from S. sanguinis. In addition, S. sanguinis can generate energy through gluconeogenesis and seems to have evolved different communication mechanisms, indicating that novel proteins may be responsible for intra-species communication.

Influence of Helicobacter pylori culture supernatant on the ecological balance of a dual-species oral biofilm

Abstract Dental caries is a chronic progressive disease occurring in the tooth hard tissue due to multiple factors, in which bacteria are the initial cause. Both Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sanguinis are main members of oral biofilm. Helicobacter pylori may also be detected in dental plaque, playing an important role in the development of dental caries. Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of H. pylori culture supernatant on S. mutans and S. sanguinis dual-species biofilm and to evaluate its potential ability on affecting dental health. Material and methods The effect of H. pylori supernatant on single-species and dual-species biofilm was measured by colony forming units counting and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) assay, respectively. The effect of H. pylori supernatant on S. mutans and S. sanguinis extracellular polysaccharides (EPS) production was measured by both confocal laser scanning microscopy observation and anthrone-sulfuric acid method. The effect of H. pylori supernatant on S. mutans gene expression was measured by quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) assays. Results H. pylori supernatant could inhibit both S. mutans and S. sanguinis biofilm formation and EPS production. S. sanguinis inhibition rate was significantly higher than that of S. mutans. Finally, S. mutans bacteriocin and acidogenicity related genes expression were affected by H. pylori culture supernatant. Conclusion Our results showed that H. pylori could destroy the balance between S. mutans and S. sanguinis in oral biofilm, creating an advantageous environment for S. mutans, which became the dominant bacteria, promoting the formation and development of dental caries.

Uso odontológico de propóleos de origen costarricense

El objetivo de la investigación fue determinar el nivel de efectividad antimicrobiana in vitro de propóleos altos en compuestos fenólicos de origen costarricense sobre las especies streptococcus sanguinis y streptococcus mutans. Se midió la acción bacteriostática o bactericida del propóleo en una concentración al 50%, 70% y 80%, comparando su efecto contra el digluconato de clorhexidina al 0,12%. El análisis evidenció que el propóleo ejerce una acción bactericida sobre la especie streptococcus sanguinis independientemente de su concentración, y por otra parte sobre la bacteria streptococcus mutans las concentraciones del propóleo al 50% y 70% resultaron en acción bacteriostática. De forma tal se concluye que los tres extractos del propóleo generaron un efecto antimicrobiano sobre las especies S. mutans y S. sanguinis. Se obtuvieron efectos bactericidas de los extractos del propóleo similares al gluconato de clorhexidina al 0,12%, y esto justifica que puede ser empleado como herramienta para la prevención o coadyuvante del tratamiento de la enfermedad periodontal y reducción del riesgo de caries.

The aim of the research was to determine the In Vitro level of antimicrobial effectiveness of Costa Rican propolis high in phenolic compounds on the species Streptococcus Mutans and Streptococcus Sanguinis. It was measured the bacteriostatic and / or bactericidal action of propolis in 50%, 70% and 80% concentration, comparing their effect against chlorhexidine 0.12%. The analysis showed that propolis proved a bactericidal effect on the species Streptococcus Sanguinis regardless of their concentration; on the other hand on the propolis concentrations of 50% and 70% on the bacterium Streptococcus mutans resulted in bacteriostatic action. It is concluded that the three extracts of propolis generated an antimicrobial effect on the species S. mutans and S. Sanguinis. Antibacterial effects from extracts of propolis were similar to chlorhexidine 0.12%, this justifies that can be used as a tool for prevention and / or adjunctive treatment of periodontal disease and reduction of tooth decay risk.

Análise de fatores de virulência de Candida albicans na associação com Streptococcus mitis e Streptococcus sanguinis in vitro e in vivo / Analysis of virulence factors of Candida albicans in association with Streptococcus mitis and Streptococcus sanguinis in vitro and in vivo

O objetivo foi avaliar as interações entre Candida albicans (ATCC 18804) com Streptococcus mitis (49456) e Streptococcus sanguinis (10556) in vitro e in vivo avaliando-se a possível influência destas associações, na expressão de genes, na filamentação e formação de biofilme de Candida albicans. A formação de biofilme, foi realizado mono e multiespécie em placa de 96 poços por 48 h à 37 ºC com 5% CO2. Os biofilmes foram desagregados e diluídos para semeadura em ágar e após incubação as UFC/mL foram contadas. A filamentação de C. albicans, in vitro foi realizada em placas de 24 poços e in vivo em Galleria mellonella, com análise histológica e contagem de UFC/mL. A avaliação da expressão gênica de ALS1, ALS3, BRC1, CPH1, EFG1 e HWP1, foi realizada por PCR em tempo real utilizando o gene normalizador ACT1. Os resultados da UFC/mL (p < 0.05), demonstrou que o biofilme de C. albicans monoespécie apresentou maior crescimento, quando comparado com o biofilme associado com S. mitis (p = 0,001) ou com S. sanguinis (p = 0,001). A filamentação in vitro demonstrou que a interação com S. mitis inibiu a filamentação de C. albicans (p = 0,0006), entretanto, a interação com S. sanguinis não inibiu (p = 0,1554). Os genes ALS1, ALS3 e HWP1 foram super expressos na interação com S. mitis. A interação com S. sanguinis, promoveu super expressão dos genes ALS3 e HWP1. Os genes BRC1, CPH1 e EFG1 foram super expressos na interação com S. mitis e sub expressos, na interação com S. sanguinis. Não houve diferença estatística nos estudos in vivo de filamentação e UFC/mL. Conclui-se que in vitro, S. mitis e S. sanguinis foram capazes de inibir a formação de biofilme de C. albicans. Assim como a interação com S. mitis inibiu a sua filamentação. A interação com S. mitis parece aumentar o fator de virulência de C. albicans, quanto a expressão dos genes de aderência ALS1, ALS3 e HWP1, bem como na associação com S. sanguinis (ALS3 e HWP1). Os genes de formação de biofilme, BRC1, CPH1 e EFG1, na interação com S. mitis promoveu aumento do fator de virulência(AU)

The objective was to evaluate the interactions between Candida albicans (ATCC 18804) with Streptococcus mitis (49456) and Streptococcus sanguinis (10556) in vitro and in vivo evaluating the possible influence of these associations, in the expression of genes, in the filamentation and biofilm formation of Candida albicans. Biofilm formation was performed mono- and multispecies in 96-well plate for 48 h at 37 ºC with 5% CO2. Biofilms sonicated and diluted for sowing on agar and after incubation the colonies counted to obtain the colony forming units (CFU/mL). The filamentation in vitro was performed in 24-well plate and in vivo Galleria mellonella, with histological and CFU/mL. The evaluation of gene expression ALS1, ALS3, BRC1, CPH1, EFG1 and HWP1 was performed by real-time PCR using the normalizing gene ACT1. The results of CFU/ml (p<0.05), found that C. albicans biofilm monoespécie showed increased growth, as compared to the biofilm associated with S. mitis (p = 0.001) and S. sanguinis (p = 0.001). The filamentation in vitro demonstrated that the interaction with S. mitis inhibited C. albicans filamentation (p = 0.0006), interaction with S. sanguinis could not (p = 0.1554). The ALS1, ALS3, HWP1 gene, were superexpressed in S. mitis interaction. Interaction with S. sanguinis, promoted overexpression of ALS3 and HWP1 genes. The BRC1 genes, CPH1 and EFG1 were super expressed in interaction with S. mitis and sub expressed when there was interaction with S. sanguinis. There was no statistical difference in the in vivo studies of filamentation and CFU/mL. It follows that in vitro, S. mitis and S. sanguinis were able to inhibit the formation of C. albicans biofilms. Like the interaction with S. mitis inhibited its filamentation. The interaction with S. mitis appears to increase the virulence factors of C. albicans. ALS1, ALS3, HWP1 as the expression of adhesion genes, and as well as in association with S. sanguinis (ALS3 and HWP1). Biofilm formation genes, BRC1, CPH1 and EFG1 in interaction with S. mitis promoted increased virulence factor(AU)

Influence of time, toothpaste and saliva in the retention of Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sanguinis on different toothbrushes

Objectives: The intraoral transmission of cariogenic and periodontopathogenic species seems to be facilitated by contaminated toothbrushes and other oral hygiene devices. The aim of this investigation was to analyze the in vitro retention and survival rate of Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sanguinis on different toothbrushes. The impacts of human saliva and antimicrobial toothpaste on these parameters were further evaluated. Material and Methods: Part I: Four toothbrushes (Colgate 360°, Curaprox CS5460 ultra soft, elmex InterX, Trisa Flexible Head3) were contaminated by S. mutans DSM 20523 or S. sanguinis DSM 20068 suspensions for three minutes. Bacteria were removed from the toothbrushes after either three minutes (T0) or 24 hours (T24) of dry storage and grown on Columbia blood agar plates for the quantification of colony-forming units (CFUs). Part II: The effects of saliva from a caries-active or a caries-inactive person and of toothpaste containing 0.12% chlorhexidine digluconate were also tested. Results: Part I: After three minutes of dry storage, approximately one percent of the bacteria were still detectable on the toothbrushes. After 24 hours, S. sanguinis exhibited a more pronounced decrease in viable cell numbers compared with S. mutans but the differences were not significant (Kruskal-Wallis test, p>0.05). Part II: The addition of human saliva from a caries-active or caries-inactive person slightly increased the retention of both streptococcal species at T0. The use of toothpaste had no influence on the amount of viable streptococci at T0, but it reduced the microbial load after 24 hours of storage. There were only slight nonsignificant differences (p>0.05) between the four toothbrushes. Conclusions: In vitro bacterial retention and survival of S. sanguinis and S. mutans on different toothbrushes occurred. Within the limitations of this study, the use of human saliva or an antimicrobial toothpaste ...

Biofilmes multiespécies de Candida albicans associados com Streptococcus mitis e Streptococcus sanguinis: estudo in vitro e in vivo / Multi-species biofilms of Candida albicans associated with Streptococcus mitis and Streptococcus sanguinis: a study in vitro and in vivo

Streptococcus sanguinis e Streptococcus mitis são colonizadores pioneiros do biofilme bucal e podem causar endocardite bacteriana. Candida albicans está presente na cavidade bucal de forma comensal, possui capacidade de formar biofilme e causar candidose bucal. O objetivo desse trabalho foi avaliar as interações entre C. albicans com S. sanguinis e S. mitis em biofilmes e suas influências in vivo em modelo experimental de invertebrado Galleria mellonella. Para o estudo da interação de C. albicans (ATCC 18804) com S. sanguinis (ATCC 7073) e S. mitis (ATCC 4945) foram formados biofilmes monoespécie e multiespécies de C. albicans com os micro-organismos (na concentração de 107 células/mL) em fundo de placa de 96 poços por 48 h, incubados em estufa a 37 °C com 5% CO2. Após crescimento, os biofilmes foram desprendidos e obtidas diluições decimais as quais foram semeadas em meios seletivos. Após incubação por 48 h/37 °C foi obtida a contagem de unidades formadoras de colônias por mililitro (UFC/mL). Em paralelo, foram realizados ensaios colorimétricos com o sal XTT, a fim de mensurar a atividade metabólica de C. albicans nos biofilmes isolados e associados, seguindo de leitura a 492 nm, e o resultado expresso em absorbância (Abs). No estudo in vivo, primeiro foram determinadas as concentrações subletais dos micro-organismos, e inoculadas em G. mellonella, e observado o efeito de C. albicans, S. mitis e S. sanguinis nas lagartas, avaliando se curva de sobrevivência. Avaliação morfológica dos biofilmes foi realizada por microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV). Os dados de contagem de UFC/mL e da atividade metabólica foram submetidos à análise de normalidade, e como foi observada distribuição normal, os resultados foram analisados estatisticamente pelos testes t de Student (para duas variáveis) e Tukey (para três ou mais variáveis), considerando-se diferença estatística quando p<0,05. Os dados obtidos na curva de sobrevivência de G. mellonella foram analisados pelo ...

Streptococcus sanguinis and Streptococcus mitis are pioneering colonizers of oral biofilm and can cause bacterial endocarditis. Candida albicans is present in the oral cavity in a commensal manner and also has the ability to form biofilm and cause oral candidiasis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the interactions between C. albicans with S. sanguinis and S. mitis biofilms and their influences in vivo on an experimental invertebrate model of Galleria mellonella. To study the interaction of C. albicans (ATCC 18804) with S. sanguinis (ATCC 7073) and S. mitis (ATCC 4945) monospecies and multispecies biofilms were formed of C. albicans and with micro-organisms (a concentration of 107 cells/ml) in the bottom of a 96-well plate for 48 h, incubated at 37 °C with 5% CO₂. After growth, biofilms were detached, and decimal dilutions were plated on selective media. After incubation for 48 h/37 °C the count of colony forming units per milliliter (CFU/mL) was obtained. Alongside, XTT salt colorimetric assays were carried in order to measure the metabolic activity of isolated and associated C. albicans biofilms, following reading at 492 nm, and the result expressed in absorbance (Abs). In the in vivo study, first the sublethal concentrations of microorganisms were determined, and inoculated into G. mellonella, and the effect of C. albicans, S. mitis and S. sanguinis in caterpillars was observed, evaluating the survival curve. Morphological evaluation of the biofilms was performed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The count of CFU/mL and metabolic activity were submitted to normality analisis, and as a normal distribution was observed, the results were statistically analyzed by Student's t test (for two variables) and Tukey (for three or more variables) considering statistical difference at p < 0.05. The G. mellonella survival curves data were analyzed by log-rank method. Streptococci influenced the reduction of biofilms of C. albicans, and the percentage ...

Efecto del ácido lipoteicoico sobre la expresión de genes en cardiomiocitos de ratón (H9c2) / Effect of lipoteichoic acid on gene expression in mice (H9c2) cardiomyocite

La mayoría de las enfermedades de la pulpa dental y de los tejidos perirradiculares guardan relación con microorganismos. Los peptidoglucanos y el ácido lipoteicoico son dos de los principales componentes de las bacterias Gram positivas que tienen actividades relacionadas con el desarrollo de sepsis. Tras la invasión microbiana de estos tejidos, el huésped responde con defensas tanto inflamatorias inespecíficas como inmunológicas específicas. El tratamiento endodóncico quirúrgico y no quirúrgico son en esencia, procedimientos de desbridamiento destinados a destruir y eliminar el ecosistema microbiano, asociado con el proceso patológico. Es importante que los clínicos comprendan la íntima relación entre presencia de microorganismos y enfermedad endodóncica, con el fin de diseñar un tratamiento racional y efectivo; sobre todo en aquellos individuos susceptibles a Endocarditis Infecciosa. En el presente estudio se investigó la expresión de TNFα, IL-1 y COX-2 por efecto del ácido lipoteicoico (ALT) de Streptococcus sanguinis caracterizando las señales intracelulares involucradas en cardiomiocitos H9c2. La línea celular fue tratada con ALT a diferentes concentraciones durante 30 minutos. Comparadas con los controles, las respuestas al tratamiento con ALT fueron dependientes de la dosis y mediante un análisis de One Step RT-PCR (Invitrogen) se evaluó dicha expresión; la cual se asemeja a la respuesta fisiológica del organismo durante un episodio de Endocarditis infecciosa y a la agudización durante un procedimiento endodóncico.

Most dental pulp diseases and diseases of tissues surrounding the root are somehow related to micro-organisms. Peptidoglycans and lipoteichoic acid are two of the main Gram-positive bacteria components with activities related to sepsis development. When tissues sustain microbial invasion the host responds with both unspecific inflammatory defenses and specific immunological reactions. Surgical and non surgical endodontic treatments are essentially debridement procedures intended to destroy and eliminate the microbial eco-system associated to the pathological process. It is essential for clinicians to understand the intimate relationship existing between micro-organisms and endodontic disease, so as to be able to tailor a rational and effective treatment especially in subjects susceptible to infective endocarditis processes. In the present study research was conducted on TNFα, IL-1 COX-2 expression through the effect of lipoteichoic acid (LTA) of Streptococcus sanguinis by characterizing intra-cellular signals involved in H9c'' cardiomyocytes. The cell line was treated with LTA at different concentrations during 30 minutes. When compared to control group, responses to LTA treatment were dependent on dosage. That expression was assessed by means of a One Step RT-PCR (Invitrogen) analysis. It was noted that the aforementioned expression resembled the organisms's physiological response during an infective endocarditis episode and to exacerbation observed during an endodontic procedure.

Formação de biofilme in vitro por Streptococcus sanguinis e Candida albicans, associados, em implantes dentários submetidos a diferentes tratamentos de superfície / In vitro adherence of Streptococcus sanguinis and Candida albicans to dental implants with different surface treatment

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a formação de biofilme in vitro por Streptococcus sanguinis e Candida albicans, associados, em implantes dentários com diferentes tratamentos de superfícies. Foram utilizadas cepas padrão de Streptococcus sanguinis (ATCC10556) e Candida albicans (ATCC 18804). Dos 30 implantes utilizados, dez possuíam superfície lisa (SL), dez foram tratados com duplo ataque ácido (AA) e dez com nanopartículas de hidroxiapatita (NH). Os implantes foram imersos em saliva humana, centrifugada e filtrada, por 60 minutos. Posteriormente, foram transferidos para 1,5 ml de caldo sacarosado e inoculados com 0,1 ml de suspensão de Streptococcus sanguinis (106cél/mL) e incubados em estufa com 5% de CO2 a 37°C. Após 24 horas, os implantes foram transferidos para novo caldo, inoculados com suspensão de Candida albicans (106cél/mL) e incubados por mais 24 horas a 5% de CO2 a 37°C. Os implantes foram lavados e os microrganismos desprendidos em solução fisiológica em agitador ultrassônico. Foram realizadas diluições e alíquotas semeadas em placas com ágar Sabouraud com cloranfenicol e ágar Mitis Salivarius acrescido de bacitracina (0,2 UI/mL) e sacarose (15%), para o crescimento, respectivamente, das leveduras e bactérias, e incubadas a 37°C/48 h. Os números de UFC/ml em log10 foram analisados estatisticamente (Anova, teste de Tukey, p < 0.05). A bactéria Streptococcus sanguinis apresentou maior índice de aderência, porém, sem diferença estatisticamente significante entre os implantes. A aderência de Candida albicans, foi menor nos implantes tratados por NH, com diferença estatisticamente significante em relação os implantes de SL (p = 0,012) e de AA (p = 0,000).

The purpose of this study was to evaluate in vitro adherence of Streptococcus sanguinis and Candida albicans to dental implants with different surface treatment. Standard strains of Streptococcus sanguinis (ATCC10556) and Candida albicans (ATCC 18804) were used. Of the 30 implants used, 10 had a smooth surface (SS), 10 were treated with double acid attack (AA), and 10 with hydroxyapatite nanoparticles (NH). The implants were immersed in human saliva, centrifuged and filtered for 60 minutes. Subsequently, were transferred to 1.5 mL of Gibbons and Nygaard broth and inoculated with 0.1 ml of Streptococcus sanguinis (106cells/mL), and incubated in an incubator with 5% CO2 at 37°C. After 24 h, the implants were transferred to new broth, inoculated with the suspension of Candida albicans (106cells/mL), and incubated for another 24h with 5% CO2 at 37°C. The implants were washed in sterile saline solution in order to remove loosely bound material. The implants were placed into tubes with sterile saline solution and sonicated for 30s. Ten-fold serial dilutions were carried out and aliquots plated on Sabouraud agar with chloramphenicol and Mitis salivarius agar with bacitracin (0.2 IU/mL) and sucrose (15%) for growth, respectively, of yeast and bacteria, and incubated at 37°C/48 h. Then, the numbers CFU/mL (log10) were counted and analyzed statistically (Anova, Tukey´s test, p < 0.05). It was concluded that Streptococcus sanguinis had a higher rate of adhered cells, but with no statistically significant difference among implants. The adherence of Candida albicans was lower in the implants treated with NH, being statistically significant compared to SL (p = 0.012) and AA (p = 0.000) implants.

Aderência in vitro de streptococcus sanguinis e candida albicans em implantes dentários de superfície lisa ou tratada / Adherence in vitro of Streptococcus sanguinis and Candida albicans in dental implants of surface smooth or treated

O objetivo desse trabalho foi analisar in vitro a aderência de Streptococcus sanguinis, Candida albicans e associações destes microrganismos com Streptococcus mutans às superfícies dos implantes dentários tratados com jateamento de fosfato de cálcio, anodização, duplo ataque ácido e os de superfície lisa, com ou sem a prévia incubação em saliva ou plasma sanguíneo. Foram selecionados 120 implantes, sendo 30 de cada superfície para cada microrganismo e associações estudadas. Para análise da aderência, foram preparadas suspensões de microrganismos contendo 106 células/ml em espectrofotômetro. Além disso, cada microrganismo e associações foram divididos em três grupos: em um, o implante foi removido da embalagem e colocado diretamente no caldo, em outro, foi previamente embebido em saliva humana por uma hora e no último em plasma humano, também por uma hora. Os implantes foram acondicionados separadamente em poços de placas de cultura de células contendo caldo sacarosado (placa in vitro) e a suspensão do microrganismo. Após 24h de incubação a 37°C e 5% de CO2, os implantes foram lavados três vezes durante um minuto em solução salina estéril e colocados em sonicador com 10 ml de salina para dispersão das células aderidas. A seguir, foram realizadas diluições seriadas e semeaduras em meios de cultura específico para cada microrganismo. Após 48h de incubação a 37°C e 5% de CO2, foi realizada a contagem de unidades formadoras de colônias (UFC/ml) e os dados foram submetidos a análise de variância (ANOVA), teste de Tukey, com nível de significância de 5%. Para ilustrar a aderência dos microrganismos, foram selecionados o microrganismo Streptococcus sanguinis, e as associações Streptococcus sanguinis e Candida albicans e Streptococcus sanguinis, Streptococcus mutans e Candida albicans foram submetidos à microscopia eletrônica de varredura...

The aim of this study has been to analyze, in vitro the adherence of Streptococcus sanguinis, Candida albicans and associations of those microorganisms with Streptococcus mutans to the surfaces of dental implants treated with calcium phosphate jetting, anodization, double acid attack and to those of smooth surface, with or without previous saliva or blood plasma incubation. Ten implants from each surface were selected for every studied microorganism and association. In order to analyze the adherence, suspensions of microorganisms bearing 106 viable cells/ml in spectrophotometer were prepared. Additionally, every microorganism and association was divided in three groups: in the first, an implant was removed from its wrap and put right away into the sauce; the second, it was previously drenched into saliva for one hour; and the last one, into plasma, for one hour, as well. The implants were separately placed in culturing plaque wells of cells containing saccharose sauce (in vitro plaque) and the microorganism’s suspension. After 24 hours of incubation time at 37 °C and 5% of CO2, the implants were taken washed three times for a minute in saline sterile solution and put in a sonicator holding 10 ml of saline in order to disperse adherent cells. Then, seriated dilutions were done, and sowing in culture media specific for each of the. After a 48h-incubation time at 37°C and 5% of CO2, a counting was carried, of the colony forming units (UFC/ml) and the data were submitted to the ANOVA, Tukey test, at a significance level of 5%. To illustrate the adherence of the microorganisms, some samples were exposed to electronic sweeping microscopy. The results did show great microorganism adherence to the surfaces studied, mainly when associated forming a biofilm...