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ArticleBMC oral health2024

Piperine-coated zinc oxide nanoparticles target biofilms and induce oral cancer apoptosis via BCl-2/BAX/P53 pathway.

Mohammed Rafi Shaik, Karthikeyan Kandaswamy, Ajay Guru, Haroon Khan, Jayant Giri, Saurav Mallik, Mohd Asif Shah, Jesu Arockiaraj

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Article in BMC oral health, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 15 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors.

Mohammed Rafi ShaikDepartment of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia.
Karthikeyan KandaswamyDepartment of Cariology, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha University, Chennai, India.
Ajay GuruDepartment of Cariology, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha University, Chennai, India. ajayguru.sdc@saveetha.com.
Haroon KhanDepartment of Pharmacy, Abdul wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, 23200, Pakistan.
Jayant GiriDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur, India.
Saurav MallikMolecular and Integrative Physiological Sciences, Department of Environmental Health, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, 02115, USA. sauravmtech2@gmail.com.
Mohd Asif ShahDepartment of Economics, Kebri Dehar University, 250, Kebri Dehar, Somali, Ethiopia. drmohdasifshah@kdu.edu.et.
Jesu ArockiarajToxicology and Pharmacology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chengalpattu District, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India. jesuaroa@srmist.edu.in.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDental pathogens play a crucial role in oral health issues, including tooth decay, gum disease, and oral infections, and recent research suggests a link between these pathogens and oral cancer initiation and progression. Innovative therapeutic approaches are needed due to antibiotic resistance concerns and treatment limitations.

methodsWe synthesized and analyzed piperine-coated zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-PIP NPs) using UV spectroscopy, SEM, XRD, FTIR, and EDAX. Antioxidant and antimicrobial effectiveness were evaluated through DPPH, ABTS, and MIC assays, while the anticancer properties were assessed on KB oral squamous carcinoma cells.

resultsZnO-PIP NPs exhibited significant antioxidant activity and a MIC of 50 µg/mL against dental pathogens, indicating strong antimicrobial properties. Interaction analysis revealed high binding affinity with dental pathogens. ZnO-PIP NPs showed dose-dependent anticancer activity on KB cells, upregulating apoptotic genes BCL2, BAX, and P53.

conclusionsThis approach offers a multifaceted solution to combatting both oral infections and cancer, showcasing their potential for significant advancement in oral healthcare. It is essential to acknowledge potential limitations and challenges associated with the use of ZnO NPs in clinical applications. These may include concerns regarding nanoparticle toxicity, biocompatibility, and long-term safety. Further research and rigorous testing are warranted to address these issues and ensure the safe and effective translation of ZnO-PIP NPs into clinical practice.

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AlkaloidsApoptosisbcl-2-Associated X ProteinBenzodioxolesBiofilmsMouth NeoplasmsPiperidinesPolyunsaturated AlkamidesZinc OxideAntineoplastic AgentsAntioxidantsCell Line, TumorHumansKB CellsMetal NanoparticlesMicrobial Sensitivity TestsAlkaloidsAntineoplastic AgentsAntioxidantsBAX protein, humanbcl-2-Associated X ProteinBCL2 protein, humanBenzodioxolesPiperidinespiperinePolyunsaturated AlkamidesProto-Oncogene Proteins c-bcl-2Tumor Suppressor Protein p53Zinc OxideAnticancerAntimicrobialPiperineZinc oxide nanoparticle

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