Investigation of the physicochemical, cytotoxic, and antimicrobial properties of a resin-based pulp capping material incorporated with calcium fructoborate-loaded mesoporous silica nanoparticles.

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the physicochemical, cytotoxic, and antimicrobial properties of a resin-based pulp capping material incorporating calcium fructoborate-loaded mesoporous silica (SBA-15).

Methods: In the study, calcium fructoborate was loaded into mesoporous silica and then incorporated into the resin-based pulp capping material at concentrations of 3 % and 5 % by weight. The study groups were defined as follows: the group without calcium fructoborate-loaded SBA-15 (Control), the group containing 3 % calcium fructoborate-loaded SBA-15 (%3 CF@SBA-15), and the group containing 5 % calcium fructoborate-loaded SBA-15 (%5 CF@SBA-15).

Evaluation of the antibacterial activity, surface microhardness, and color change of glass ionomer cement containing green synthesized Ag@MoS nanocomposite after thermal aging.

Objective: The aim of our study is to compare the antibacterial activity, surface microhardness, and color change of glass ionomer cement (GIC) with the addition of green-synthesized silver nanoparticles (Ag NP) and silver molybdenum disulfide (Ag@MoS) nanocomposites (NC) after thermal aging conditions.

Methods: Our study consisted of five groups (n = 7): only GIC (control); GIC + Green-synthesized Ag NP; GIC + Green-synthesized Ag@MoS NC; GIC + Chemically synthesized Ag NP, and GIC + Chemically synthesized Ag@MoS NC. The nanoparticles were synthesized, characterized using the required protocols, and added to the liquid part of the GIC.

The Recent Development in the Diagnosis of .

(MTB) remains a global health issue and continues to rank among the leading causes of death from infectious diseases worldwide. Its persistence is primarily attributed to the microorganism's challenging and time-consuming diagnosis and treatment, which drives the need for new diagnostic tests. The development of rapid, highly sensitive point-of-care (POC) tests is crucial, as these tests address the limitations of traditional methods, which are lengthy and exhibit low sensitivity.

Rapid and Colorimetric Detection of Carbapenem/Colistin-Resistant Bacteria by a Naked Eye and Digital Image Processing Software.

Owing to the global increase in carbapenem and colistin resistance, several methods have been actively used for the detection of these antibiotic-resistant bacteria. However, this emerging field still requires development of more efficient and practical diagnostic susceptibility tests for rapid, simple, and economic detection of pathogens. Herein, we prepared phenotypic and colorimetric antibiotic susceptibility tests in liquid and agar forms consisting of a natural and biocompatible pH indicator called "anthocyanins" for colorimetric detection of carbapenem/colistin resistance.

LED light promoted synthesis of silver nanoparticle with red cabbage extract in clinical conditions and its dental applications.

Silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) are effective universal germicides toward various pathogens. Herein, we developed synthesis of fast and stable Ag NPs with red cabbage extract (RCE) used as reducing and capping agent promoted by the LED light device used in clinics for dental polymerization and investigated their antimicrobial properties for dentistry purposes. We systematically explained the formation mechanism of anthocyanins (anth) directed, existing as main and predominant components in RCE, Ag NPs (anth@Ag NP) in 10 s (sn) under photoirradiation by LED light with a standard power mode (1000 mW/cm).

Rational design of EDTA-incorporated nanoflowers as novel and effective endodontic disinfection against biofilms.

The ethylenediaminetetradiacetic acid (EDTA) is one of the most commonly used irrigation solutions. Although EDTA has a very low antimicrobial property, it is used to remove inorganic part of smear layer in areas of root canal system. Herein, we developed EDTA-incorporated nanoflowers (EDTA NFs), for the first time, as novel and effective irrigation solution with quite high antimicrobial property to provide complete disinfection in root canal system.

Recent Advances in Colorimetric Tests for the Detection of Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Resistance.

Diagnosis of infection-causing microorganisms with sensitive, rapid, selective and economical diagnostic tests is critical to start the right treatment. With these tests, the spread of infections can be prevented. In addition to that, the detection of antimicrobial resistance also makes a significant contribution to public health.

Evaluation of the antibacterial activity of dental adhesive containing biogenic silver nanoparticles decorated nanographene oxide nanocomposites (Ag@nGO NCs) and effect on bond strength to dentine.

Our study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial activities and dentin bond strengths of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) and silver nano-graphene oxide nanocomposites (Ag@nGO NCs) produced by green and chemical synthesis methods added to the dental adhesive. Ag NPs were produced by green synthesis (biogenic) (B-Ag NPs) and chemical synthesis methods (C-Ag NPs) and deposited on nGO (nano-graphene oxide). Ag NPs and Ag@nGO NCs (0.

Red cabbage extract-mediated colorimetric sensor for swift, sensitive and economic detection of urease-positive bacteria by naked eye and Smartphone platform.

The bacterial pathogens have caused various serious infectious diseases in the human body, and even some threats to human life by leading to deaths. Enterobacteriaceae species especially urease positive ones, Proteus mirabilis (P. mirabilis) and Klebsiella pneumoniae (K.

Investigation of ellagic acid rich-berry extracts directed silver nanoparticles synthesis and their antimicrobial properties with potential mechanisms towards Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans.

The essential goals of this present study are to elucidate the formation mechanism of ellagic acid rich-blackberry, BBE, (Rubus fruticosus L.) and raspberry, RBE, (Rubus idaeus L.) extracts directed silver nanoparticles and to investigate thier antimicrobial properties towards model dental pathogens E.

DNA Aptamer-Conjugated Magnetic Graphene Oxide for Pathogenic Bacteria Aggregation: Selective and Enhanced Photothermal Therapy for Effective and Rapid Killing.

Methicillin-resistant (MRSA), often called "superbug", is a nosocomial and multidrug resistance bacterium that shows resistance to β-lactam antibiotics. There has been high demand to develop an alternative treatment model to antibiotics for efficiently fighting MRSA. Herein, we developed DNA aptamer-conjugated magnetic graphene oxide (Apt@MGO) as a multifunctional and biocompatible nanoplatform for selective and rapid eradication of MRSA and evaluated heat generation and cell death performance of Apt@MGO for the first time under dispersed and aggregated states.

A facile and one-pot aqueous phase transfer of oleylamine capped Au NP with aminophenylboronic acid used as transfer and targeting ligand.

Although various phase transfer techniques have been used to make hydrophobic nanoparticles (NPs) water-soluble. However, these techniques have been limited by inefficient surface modification strategy that often stable NPs in aqueous solutions. Herein, we report the use of 3-aminophenylboronic acid (3-APBA) as a hydrophilic ligand for phase transfer of oleylamine (OA) capped Au NPs (OA@Au NPs) from non-hydrolytic system into aqueous solutions.

Novel Anthocyanin-Based Colorimetric Assay for the Rapid, Sensitive, and Quantitative Detection of .

Several different diagnostic tests have been reported for rapid, sensitive, and economical detection of bacterial pathogens, but most lack widespread and practical use in the clinic. In this study, we used anthocyanins from red cabbage () as a natural pH indicator and, for the first time, incorporated this agent into a simple, rapid, and economical colorimetric strategy for the detection of () (RCE@test). We prepared two sets of RCE@test solutions (test 1 is purple, and test 2 is blue) in different forms, including liquid, adsorbed filter paper, and agar, and investigated the performance of each RCE@test as a function of the test volume, concentration, and reaction time.

Exogenous pulmonary surfactant: A review focused on adjunctive therapy for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 including SP-A and SP-D as added clinical marker.

Type I and type II pneumocytes are two forms of epithelial cells found lining the alveoli in the lungs. Type II pneumocytes exclusively secrete 'pulmonary surfactants,' a lipoprotein complex made up of 90% lipids (mainly phospholipids) and 10% surfactant proteins (SP-A, SP-B, SP-C, and SP-D). Respiratory diseases such as influenza, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus infection, and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection are reported to preferentially attack type II pneumocytes of the lungs.

Preparation of nature inspired indicator based agar for detection and identification of MRSA and MRSE.

Natural indicator, red cabbage extract (RCE) incorporated agars were developed, for the first time, as colorimetric sensors for identification of MRSA and MRSE. These strains were differentiated in RCE media with addition of plasma due to coagulase positive property of MRSA, they were differentiated by manipulating NaCl and introducing gelatin in RCE agar. RCE agar was examined based on concentration of NaCl and MRSA concentrations and incubation time for detection of MRSA.

Preparation of natural indicator incorporated media and its logical use as a colorimetric biosensor for rapid and sensitive detection of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

Herein, we report a rational design in preparation of natural indicator incorporated media used as a rapid, selective, sensitive and economic colorimetric biosensor for detection of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Anthocyanins obtained from red cabbage (Brassica oleracea) extract (RCE) are major components and acted as pH responsive indicators in the RCE media. The RCE media was tested for eight gram-positive, four gram-negative bacterial and one model fungal pathogens.

Building block and rapid synthesis of catecholamines-inorganic nanoflowers with their peroxidase-mimicking and antimicrobial activities.

Protein incorporated flower-shaped hybrid nanostructures have received highly considerable attention due to their greatly enhanced catalytic activities and stabilities. Up to date, proteins, enzymes (mostly considered as proteins), and amino acids (as the building blocks of peptides and proteins) have been used as organic components of the hybrid nanoflowers. Herein, we present a rational strategy to rapidly form catecholamines (dopamine, epinephrine and norepinephrine)-copper ion (Cu) incorporated nanoflowers (cNFs) mostly in 3 hours and show their peroxidase-mimic catalytic, dye degradation and antimicrobial activities through Fenton-like reaction mechanism.

One step preparation of stable gold nanoparticle using red cabbage extracts under UV light and its catalytic activity.

Herein, we have reported the synthesis, characterization and catalytic activity of highly stable gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) using red cabbage extract (RCE) under UV irradiation. The anthocyanin groups predominantly existing in RCE play an essential role for biosynthesis of stable Au NPs. The reasons for using anthocyanins: 1) they act as chelating agents for preferentially reacting with gold ions (Au) to form Au- anthocyanin complexes, 2) as light-active reductants for reduction of Au to zero valent Au under UV irradiation and 3) as stabilizing agent for preventing Au NPs from aggregation in high salt concentration owing to their unique salt tolerance property.

Amebicidal effects of fenugreek () against cysts.

L. is known to the public as a chest emollient, mucous expectorant, laxative and is used to prevent maturation of boils and diabetes since ancient times. In this study, we aimed to determine the amebicidal effects against cysts.

[A new strategy for enhancing acanthamoebicidal activity with synthesis of nanoflower of Laurocerausus officinalis Roemer (cherry laurel) fruit extracts].

Pathogenic Acanthamoeba species often cause infection known as Acanthamoeba keratitis among people who use contact lenses. It is a type of infection that can result in corneal ulceration, visual loss or even blindness, if not treated. There are various therapeutic options available in the treatment of Acanthamoeba infections but they are usually tough treatments with limited efficacy.

DNA aptamer functionalized gold nanostructures for molecular recognition and photothermal inactivation of methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

In this work, we report the development of DNA aptamer-functionalized gold nanoparticles (Apt@Au NPs) and gold nanorods (Apt@Au NRs) for inactivation of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) with targeted photothermal therapy (PTT). Although both Apt@Au NPs and Apt@Au NRs specifically bind to MRSA cells, Apt@Au NPs and Apt@Au NRs inactivated ∼5% and over 95% of the cells,respectively through PTT. This difference in inactivation was based on the relatively high longitudinal absorption of near-infrared (NIR) radiation and strong photothermal conversion capability for the Apt@Au NRs compared to the Apt@Au NPs.

Self assembled snowball-like hybrid nanostructures comprising Viburnum opulus L. extract and metal ions for antimicrobial and catalytic applications.

Herein, we report the production of novel organic-inorganic nanobio-catalytic and antimicrobial agents called "nanosnowball" (NSBs) with a rational design and elucidate the increase in the catalytic and antimicrobial activities. The NSBs resemble to guelder rose were formed of the extract of Viburnum opulus (VO) as the organic component and copper (II) ions (Cu) as the inorganic component. The effects of the VO extract and Cu concentrations on the morphology of NSBs were systematically examined and characterized with several techniques such as SEM, FT-IR, EDX and XRD.