Doxycycline-functionalized polymeric nanoparticles inhibit Enterococcus faecalis biofilm formation on dentine.
María Teresa Arias-MolizPilar BacaC SolanaM ToledanoA L Medina-CastilloManuel Toledano-OsorioRaquel OsorioPublished in: International endodontic journal (2020)
A new generation of bioactive nano-fillers (doxycycline-functionalized polymeric NPs) had antibacterial activity and occluded dentinal tubules. Incorporating these NPs into endodontic sealers may have the potential to enhance the outcome of root canal treatment.
Keyphrases
- biofilm formation
- pseudomonas aeruginosa
- drug delivery
- staphylococcus aureus
- candida albicans
- quantum dots
- escherichia coli
- cancer therapy
- drug release
- molecularly imprinted
- oxide nanoparticles
- hyaluronic acid
- risk assessment
- silver nanoparticles
- combination therapy
- human health
- high resolution
- walled carbon nanotubes