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  • Biotechnology
  • Dental Science

Background:

  • Biofilm formation is a critical factor in infectious diseases like dental caries.
  • Cariogenic biofilms resist conventional antimicrobial monotherapy due to their structure and drug tolerance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate a multitargeted approach combining exopolysaccharide (EPS) matrix-degrading enzymes with an essential oil-based antimicrobial.
  • To enhance the efficacy of antibiofilm treatments against cariogenic biofilms.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized dextranase and mutanase to degrade the EPS glucan matrix in preformed cariogenic biofilms.
  • Applied a clinically used essential oils-based antimicrobial agent in combination with the enzymes.
  • Analyzed the synergistic effects on bacterial killing, biofilm structure, and species composition.

Main Results:

  • The combined EPS-degrading enzymes and antimicrobial (EDA) approach synergistically broke down the biofilm matrix.
  • Achieved a significant enhancement in bacterial killing (3-log increase) compared to the antimicrobial alone.
  • Observed matrix scaffold disassembly, increased bacterial cell exposure, enhanced killing, and promoted dispersion.
  • Demonstrated selective targeting and killing of Streptococcus mutans within mixed biofilms.
  • Promoted the dominance of commensal bacteria by disrupting cariogenic bacterial accumulation.

Conclusions:

  • The dual-targeting EDA approach effectively dismantles the EPS matrix, amplifying antimicrobial efficacy.
  • This strategy enhances antibiofilm precision by targeting pathogenic bacteria and their protective microenvironment.
  • The approach shows potential for improved treatment of biofilm-associated infections, including dental caries.