Inhibition of Oral Biofilms and Enhancement of Anticancer Activity on Oral Squamous Carcinoma Cells Using Caffeine-Coated Titanium Oxide Nanoparticles.
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
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
caffeine-encapsulated titanium oxide nanoparticles (CF-TiO2 NPs) | decrease | biofilm formation on teeth | - | - | prevent | #1 |
caffeine-encapsulated titanium oxide nanoparticles (CF-TiO2 NPs) | increase | oral anticancer treatment | - | - | enhance | #2 |
caffeine-encapsulated titanium oxide nanoparticles (CF-TiO2 NPs) | neutral | apoptotic gene regulation | - | - | 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 | - | - | highlights a novel approach to managing | #9 |
caffeine-encapsulated titanium oxide nanoparticles (CF-TiO2 NPs) | increase | systemic oral health | - | - | improving | #10 |
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.