Evaluation of the transdentinal capability of the intrinsic antibacterial cetylpyridinium chloride/cholesterol sterosomes in vitro and in vivo

alexandrossfakianakis shared this article with you from Inoreader Evaluation of the transdentinal capability of the intrinsic antibacterial cetylpyridinium chloride/cholesterol sterosomes in vitro and in vivo via International Endodontic Journal Abstract Abstract Aim Dentinal tubules serve as disease-causing channels for infiltration and penetration of bacteria and their by-products; which are regarded as the major driver of pathogenesis in pulpal inflammation and infection. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the transdentinal potential of nanoscale cetylpyridinium chloride/cholesterol (CPC/Chol) sterosomes, which are a recently developed type of cationic non-phospholipid liposomal nanocarrier; as well as their intrinsic and universal antibacterial activity. Methodology CPC/Chol sterosomes were formulated, with a hydrodynamic diameter of 134 ± 4 nm, a low polydisperse index of 0.161 ± 0.007, and a positive zeta potential of 41 ± 3 mV at pH 7.4. Transdentinal diffusion ability of sterosomes was evaluated using human dentine blocks in vitro, and Wistar rat molar teeth in vivo. The intrinsic antibacterial activities of CPC/Chol sterosomes against E. faecalis, S. mutans, F. nucleatum, and P. gingivalis were further examined. Results CPC/Chol sterosomes successfully penetrated through the dentinal tubules, and diffused into the pulp, which could be internalized by dental pulp cells with a high efficiency. Additionally, they exhibited substantial levels of intrinsic antibacterial activity against these Gram-positive and Gram-negative endodontic bacteria and their biofilms. Conclusions Given its high penetration and diffusion ability through the dentine and pulp, great potential for multi-drug delivery, and distinct intrinsic antibacterial activity; sterosome-based nanocarriers might serve as a promising therapeutic strategy aimed at targeting various specific pathways associated with pulpal diseases. This will help determine and characterize the most appropriate prophylactic and therapeutic targets for early intervention in our future dentistry practice. View on Web

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