Poly(Lysine)-Derived Carbon Quantum Dots Conquer Enterococcus faecalis Biofilm-Induced Persistent Endodontic Infections.
Int J Nanomedicine
; 19: 5879-5893, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Persistent endodontic infections (PEIs) mediated by bacterial biofilm mainly cause persistent periapical inflammation, resulting in recurrent periapical abscesses and progressive bone destruction. However, conventional root canal disinfectants are highly damaging to the tooth and periodontal tissue and ineffective in treating persistent root canal infections. Antimicrobial materials that are biocompatible with apical tissues and can eliminate PEIs-associated bacteria are urgently needed.Methods:
Here, ε-poly (L-lysine) derived carbon quantum dots (PL-CQDs) are fabricated using pyrolysis to remove PEIs-associated bacterial biofilms.Results:
Due to their ultra-small size, high positive charge, and active reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation capacity, PL-CQDs exhibit highly effective antibacterial activity against Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis), which is greatly dependent on PL-CQDs concentrations. 100 µg/mL PL-CQDs could kill E. faecalis in 5 min. Importantly, PL-CQDs effectively achieved a reduction of biofilms in the isolated teeth model, disrupting the dense structure of biofilms. PL-CQDs have acceptable cytocompatibility and hemocompatibility in vitro and good biosafety in vivo.Discussion:
Thus, PL-CQDs provide a new strategy for treating E. faecalis-associated PEIs.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Polilisina
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Carbono
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Infecções por Bactérias Gram-Positivas
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Enterococcus faecalis
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Biofilmes
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Pontos Quânticos
Limite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Nanomedicine
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article