Photodynamic and nitric oxide therapy-based synergistic antimicrobial nanoplatform: an advanced root canal irrigation system for endodontic bacterial infections

Autor: Youyun Zeng, Xiangyu Hu, Zhibin Cai, Dongchao Qiu, Ying Ran, Yiqin Ding, Jiayi Shi, Xiaojun Cai, Yihuai Pan
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Journal of Nanobiotechnology, Vol 22, Iss 1, Pp 1-20 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1477-3155
DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02483-8
Popis: Abstract Background The main issues faced during the treatment of apical periodontitis are the management of bacterial infection and the facilitation of the repair of alveolar bone defects to shorten disease duration. Conventional root canal irrigants are limited in their efficacy and are associated with several side effects. This study introduces a synergistic therapy based on nitric oxide (NO) and antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) for the treatment of apical periodontitis. Results This research developed a multifunctional nanoparticle, CGP, utilizing guanidinylated poly (ethylene glycol)-poly (ε-Caprolactone) polymer as a carrier, internally loaded with the photosensitizer chlorin e6. During root canal irrigation, the guanidino groups on the surface of CGP enabled effective biofilm penetration. These groups undergo oxidation by hydrogen peroxide in the aPDT process, triggering the release of NO without hindering the production of singlet oxygen. The generated NO significantly enhanced the antimicrobial capability and biofilm eradication efficacy of aPDT. Furthermore, CGP not only outperforms conventional aPDT in eradicating biofilms but also effectively promotes the repair of alveolar bone defects post-eradication. Importantly, our findings reveal that CGP exhibits significantly higher biosafety compared to sodium hypochlorite, alongside superior therapeutic efficacy in a rat model of apical periodontitis. Conclusions This study demonstrates that CGP, an effective root irrigation system based on aPDT and NO, has a promising application in root canal therapy.
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