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Antimicrobial Formulation of a Bacterial Nanocellulose/Propolis-Containing Photosensitizer for Biomedical Applications

Polymers, ISSN: 2073-4360, Vol: 15, Issue: 4
2023
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University of Araraquara Researcher Adds New Findings in the Area of Bacterial Infections and Mycoses (Antimicrobial Formulation of a Bacterial Nanocellulose/Propolis-Containing Photosensitizer for Biomedical Applications)

2023 MAR 08 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at NewsRx Drug Daily -- Current study results on bacterial infections and mycoses have

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With the aim of contributing to the development of more efficient materials for wound care, new topical formulations based on bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) hydrogels containing propolis were produced. Characterizations confirmed the incorporation of propolis into the BNC matrix, maintaining its structure and properties. Rheological analysis confirmed that the hydrogels showed thixotropic behavior appropriate for topical application. Chromatographic profiles showed sustained release of propolis biomarkers for at least 20 h. The formulations did not present mutagenicity. For application in photodynamic inactivation (PDI), BNC/propolis hydrogels were prepared with the photosensitizers methylene blue (MB). Spectroscopy and confocal fluorescence microscopy confirmed the interaction of MB and propolis in BNC hydrogels, as well as the formation of a new composite material. In the antibacterial assays, formulations containing MB and propolis significantly reduced Staphylococcus aureus growth. In the presence of light, BNC/MB hydrogels completely inhibited the microorganism. Therefore, the results suggest potential materials for the prevention or treatment of Staphylococcus aureus infections in wounds.

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Gonçalves, Isabella Salgado; Lima, Lais Roncalho; Berretta, Andresa Aparecida; Amorim, Nathaly Alcazar; Pratavieira, Sebastião; Corrêa, Thaila Quatrini; Nogueira, Flávia Aparecida Resende; Barud, Hernane Silva

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Chemistry; Materials Science

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