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Inhibition of Oral Biofilms and Enhancement of Anticancer Activity on Oral Squamous Carcinoma Cells Using Caffeine-Coated Titanium Oxide Nanoparticles.

Chemistry & biodiversity
December 23, 2024
Shaik Althaf Hussain et al. (8 authors)
Journal ArticleMolecular Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to evaluate the potential of caffeine-encapsulated titanium oxide nanoparticles (CF-TiO2 NPs) to prevent dental biofilm formation and enhance oral anticancer treatment by influencing apoptotic gene regulation.

Results Summary

CF-TiO2 NPs demonstrated strong antimicrobial activity against dental pathogens (minimal inhibitory concentration of 80 µg/mL) and dose-dependent cytotoxic effects on KB cancer cells, promoting apoptotic gene upregulation at concentrations of 20-160 µg/mL. The nanoparticles also exhibited excellent antioxidant, antibacterial, and anticancer properties.

Population

In vitro study on KB cancer cells and dental pathogens (Candida albicans and Streptococcus mutans).

Effective Dosage

20-160 µg/mL

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (10)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
caffeine-encapsulated titanium oxide nanoparticles (CF-TiO2 NPs)
decrease
biofilm formation on teeth
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prevent
#1
caffeine-encapsulated titanium oxide nanoparticles (CF-TiO2 NPs)
increase
oral anticancer treatment
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-
enhance
#2
caffeine-encapsulated titanium oxide nanoparticles (CF-TiO2 NPs)
neutral
apoptotic gene regulation
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-
influencing
#3
caffeine-encapsulated titanium oxide nanoparticles (CF-TiO2 NPs)
neutral
antioxidant activity
-
-
confirmed
#4
caffeine-encapsulated titanium oxide nanoparticles (CF-TiO2 NPs)
increase
antimicrobial efficacy
dental pathogens
minimal inhibitory concentration of 80 µg/mL
revealing strong activity
#5
caffeine-encapsulated titanium oxide nanoparticles (CF-TiO2 NPs)
increase
cytotoxic effects
KB cancer cells
concentrations of 20-160 µg/mL
showed a dose-dependent increase
#6
caffeine-encapsulated titanium oxide nanoparticles (CF-TiO2 NPs)
increase
apoptotic gene upregulation
KB cancer cells
concentrations of 20-160 µg/mL
promoting
#7
caffeine-encapsulated titanium oxide nanoparticles (CF-TiO2 NPs)
neutral
excellent antioxidant, antibacterial, and anticancer properties
-
-
demonstrated
#8
caffeine-encapsulated titanium oxide nanoparticles (CF-TiO2 NPs)
decrease
oral infections and associated complications
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-
highlights a novel approach to managing
#9
caffeine-encapsulated titanium oxide nanoparticles (CF-TiO2 NPs)
increase
systemic oral health
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-
improving
#10
Abstract

The fungus Candida albicans is a prominent cariogenic fungal agent that works in association with Streptococcus mutans to accelerate the formation of oral cancer and tooth decay. This study evaluates caffeine-encapsulated titanium oxide nanoparticles (CF-TiO2 NPs) for their potential to prevent biofilm formation on teeth and enhance oral anticancer treatment by influencing apoptotic gene regulation. The synthesized CF-TiO2 NPs were characterized using ultraviolet, scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy analyses, and their antioxidant activity was confirmed through free radical quenching studies. Antimicrobial efficacy was assessed using a zone of inhibition test, revealing strong activity against dental pathogens with a minimal inhibitory concentration of 80 µg/mL. Molecular docking using AutoDock explored interactions between CF and biofilm target sites, supporting their inhibitory potential. In vitro cytotoxicity studies on KB cancer cells showed a dose-dependent increase in cytotoxic effects, with CF-TiO2 NPs promoting apoptotic gene upregulation at concentrations of 20-160 µg/mL. CF-TiO2 NPs demonstrated excellent antioxidant, antibacterial, and anticancer properties, showcasing their promise for oral therapeutic applications. This research highlights a novel approach to managing oral infections and associated complications while improving systemic oral health. Notably, this study is the first to report the biofilm-inhibitory and anticancer potential of CF-TiO2 NPs.

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Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy85/10
Quality78/10
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.05
Weight Score1.20
Normalized Score0.70
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