An in vitro study on the inhibition and ultrastructural alterations of Candida albicans biofilm by zinc oxide nanowires in a PMMA matrix

Objectives: The purpose of this study was (i) to investigate whether nanocomposite poly(methyl-methacrylate)-zinc oxide nanowires (PMMA-ZnO-NWs) have C. albicans antibiofilm activity; (ii) to evaluate the interaction between components of the nanocomposites based on PMMA-ZnO-NWs by Raman spectroscop...

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Main Authors: Constanza Apip, Alejandra Martínez, Manuel Meléndrez, Mariana Domínguez, Teresita Marzialetti, Ricardo Báez, Gabriela Sánchez-Sanhueza, Andrés Jaramillo, Alfonso Catalán
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Published: Springer 2021-12-01
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author Constanza Apip
Alejandra Martínez
Manuel Meléndrez
Mariana Domínguez
Teresita Marzialetti
Ricardo Báez
Gabriela Sánchez-Sanhueza
Andrés Jaramillo
Alfonso Catalán
author_facet Constanza Apip
Alejandra Martínez
Manuel Meléndrez
Mariana Domínguez
Teresita Marzialetti
Ricardo Báez
Gabriela Sánchez-Sanhueza
Andrés Jaramillo
Alfonso Catalán
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description Objectives: The purpose of this study was (i) to investigate whether nanocomposite poly(methyl-methacrylate)-zinc oxide nanowires (PMMA-ZnO-NWs) have C. albicans antibiofilm activity; (ii) to evaluate the interaction between components of the nanocomposites based on PMMA-ZnO-NWs by Raman spectroscopy; and (iii) to assess ultrastructural alterations. Design: Sixty-eight rectangles (17 PMMA (control) and 51 PMMA–ZnO-NWs (250, 500, 1000 ppm ZnO nanowires) were fabricated. C. albicans ATCC 10231 and a C. albicans clinical strain were tested. Adherence, biofilm formation and ultrastructural alterations were assessed by transmission electron microscopy. Raman mapping images and spectra were analyzed using main component analysis. Results: Nanocomposite PMMA-ZnO-NWs inhibited the formation of C. albicans biofilms 94% at 1000 ppm and 80% at 500 ppm against both C. albicans strains. PMMA-ZnO-NWs induced ultrastructural alterations, including cell wall damage and disorganization of the cytoplasmic membrane, resulting in cell lysis. Raman spectroscopy showed new vibrational modes (300–365–485–600 cm−1) for PMMA and ZnO-NW interactions. Conclusions: PMMA-ZnO-NWs inhibited C. albicans dose-dependent biofilm formation and led to changes in the structures and cell membrane. Raman spectroscopy showed chemical interactions between ZnO-NWs and PMMA, as suggested by the appearance of new bands at 301 and 485 cm−1.
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spelling doaj-art-2fd0b9cc9d094471a0f62eda96bf04b92025-08-20T01:48:41ZengSpringerSaudi Dental Journal1013-90522021-12-0133894495310.1016/j.sdentj.2021.08.006An in vitro study on the inhibition and ultrastructural alterations of Candida albicans biofilm by zinc oxide nanowires in a PMMA matrixConstanza Apip0Alejandra Martínez1Manuel Meléndrez2Mariana Domínguez3Teresita Marzialetti4Ricardo Báez5Gabriela Sánchez-Sanhueza6Andrés Jaramillo7Alfonso Catalán8Oral Prosthetic Rehabilitation Program, Department of Restorative, School of Dentistry, University of Concepción, 1550 Roosevelt, Concepción 4070409, ChileOral Prosthetic Rehabilitation Program, Department of Restorative, School of Dentistry, University of Concepción, 1550 Roosevelt, Concepción 4070409, ChileHybrid Material and Polymer Lab, Department of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Concepción, Concepción, ChileDepartment of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Science, University of Concepción, Casilla 160C, Concepción 4070409, ChileDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Concepción, 219 Edmundo Larenas, Concepción 4070409, Chile; Corresponding author.Department of Physics, Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, University of Concepción, 219 Edmundo Larenas, Concepción 4070409, ChileDepartment of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Concepción, 1550 Roosevelt St, Concepción 4070409, ChileDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Universidad de La Frontera, 01145 Francisco Salazar, Temuco 4780000, ChileRemovable Prosthetics, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Concepción, 1550 Roosevelt St, Concepción 4070409, ChileObjectives: The purpose of this study was (i) to investigate whether nanocomposite poly(methyl-methacrylate)-zinc oxide nanowires (PMMA-ZnO-NWs) have C. albicans antibiofilm activity; (ii) to evaluate the interaction between components of the nanocomposites based on PMMA-ZnO-NWs by Raman spectroscopy; and (iii) to assess ultrastructural alterations. Design: Sixty-eight rectangles (17 PMMA (control) and 51 PMMA–ZnO-NWs (250, 500, 1000 ppm ZnO nanowires) were fabricated. C. albicans ATCC 10231 and a C. albicans clinical strain were tested. Adherence, biofilm formation and ultrastructural alterations were assessed by transmission electron microscopy. Raman mapping images and spectra were analyzed using main component analysis. Results: Nanocomposite PMMA-ZnO-NWs inhibited the formation of C. albicans biofilms 94% at 1000 ppm and 80% at 500 ppm against both C. albicans strains. PMMA-ZnO-NWs induced ultrastructural alterations, including cell wall damage and disorganization of the cytoplasmic membrane, resulting in cell lysis. Raman spectroscopy showed new vibrational modes (300–365–485–600 cm−1) for PMMA and ZnO-NW interactions. Conclusions: PMMA-ZnO-NWs inhibited C. albicans dose-dependent biofilm formation and led to changes in the structures and cell membrane. Raman spectroscopy showed chemical interactions between ZnO-NWs and PMMA, as suggested by the appearance of new bands at 301 and 485 cm−1.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1013905221000870C. albicansPoly(methyl-methacrylate)NanowiresZinc oxideBiofilmUltrastructural alteration
spellingShingle Constanza Apip
Alejandra Martínez
Manuel Meléndrez
Mariana Domínguez
Teresita Marzialetti
Ricardo Báez
Gabriela Sánchez-Sanhueza
Andrés Jaramillo
Alfonso Catalán
An in vitro study on the inhibition and ultrastructural alterations of Candida albicans biofilm by zinc oxide nanowires in a PMMA matrix
Saudi Dental Journal
C. albicans
Poly(methyl-methacrylate)
Nanowires
Zinc oxide
Biofilm
Ultrastructural alteration
title An in vitro study on the inhibition and ultrastructural alterations of Candida albicans biofilm by zinc oxide nanowires in a PMMA matrix
title_full An in vitro study on the inhibition and ultrastructural alterations of Candida albicans biofilm by zinc oxide nanowires in a PMMA matrix
title_fullStr An in vitro study on the inhibition and ultrastructural alterations of Candida albicans biofilm by zinc oxide nanowires in a PMMA matrix
title_full_unstemmed An in vitro study on the inhibition and ultrastructural alterations of Candida albicans biofilm by zinc oxide nanowires in a PMMA matrix
title_short An in vitro study on the inhibition and ultrastructural alterations of Candida albicans biofilm by zinc oxide nanowires in a PMMA matrix
title_sort in vitro study on the inhibition and ultrastructural alterations of candida albicans biofilm by zinc oxide nanowires in a pmma matrix
topic C. albicans
Poly(methyl-methacrylate)
Nanowires
Zinc oxide
Biofilm
Ultrastructural alteration
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1013905221000870
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