• 생약학회지
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• 제52권1호
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• pp.41-48
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• 2021

This research was conducted to investigate the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects of MeOH Ex. of Salvia miltiorrhiza (MESM) against oral pathogenic bacteria. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), removal effect of biofilm produced by Streptococcus mutans, effect of gene expression of proinflammatory cytokines and effect of production of proinflammatory cytokine of MESM were tested. MESM showed moderated antibacterial activity against oral pathogenic bacteria. About 89±8% of biofilms produced by S. mutans were removed by MESM at a concentration of 1 mg/mL. Gene expression of IL-1β and TNF-α induced by Porphyromonas gingivalis were 8~9 folds reduced by MESM. Gene expression of IL-8 induced by Fusobacterium nucelatum were 12 folds reduced by MESM. Production of IL-1β, TNF-α and IL-8 were significantly suppressed by MESM. Conclusively, MESM showed potent antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect against oral pathogenic bacteria.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.60-68
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• 2018

This study investigates the relationship between smoking and periodontal disease through quantitative analysis of intra-buccal oral pathogenic bacteria detected in smokers and aims to yield objective baseline data for applications in anti-smoking and dental health education programs. From April to May 2016, participants in an oral health management program within an intensive dental hygiene training course at Choonhae College of Health Sciences received an explanation of the study purposes and methods, after which male smokers aged 18~30 years agreed to participate voluntarily. Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis of oral pathogenic bacteria was performed after collecting gingival sulcus fluid samples from 67 smokers. The intra-buccal oral pathogenic bacteria distributions were analyzed based on the subjects' general characteristics, smoking behaviors, and oral care behaviors. The distribution results show that pathogens in the anterior teeth are affected (in this order) by age, toothbrush size, and smoking status; older people had fewer pathogens, those who used larger toothbrushes had more pathogens, and smokers had more pathogens, compared to non-smokers ($_{adj}R^2=19.1$). In the posterior teeth, pathogens were influenced (in this order) by smoking status, smoking duration, and the number of tooth brushings per day; smokers had more pathogens than non-smokers, and those who brushed their teeth more often had fewer pathogens ($_{adj}R^2=25.1$). The overall pathogen distribution was affected only by smoking status: smokers generally had more pathogens, compared to non-smokers. Therefore, it is necessary to provide information about the risk of periodontal disease due to smoking during anti-smoking or dental health education sessions; particularly, the use of smaller toothbrushes for anterior teeth and the need for smokers in their early twenties to quit smoking for dental health should be highly emphasized.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제38권4호
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• pp.299-312
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• 2013

여러 식물의 추출물에 대한 항균효과와 항균작용은 이미 연구되어 있으나, 구강 내 병원균에 대한 연구는 아직 미미한 편이다. 이에 타액에 수 종의 식물 추출물, myrrh, rhatany, chamomomilla를 첨가하여 치주질환과 구취 발생에 중요한 역할을 하는 원인균들에 대한 억제효과를 파악하고자 하였다. 실험에 사용한 생약 추출물은 Myrrh tincture (100 mg/ml), Ratanhia tincture (100 mg/ml), Chamomile tincture (100mg/ml)를 사용하였으며, 충치원인균인 S. mutans GS5, S. sobrinus 6715와 치주염원인균주인 P. gingivalis 2561 및 P. intermedia ATCC 25611, Candida albicans ATCC 18804, E. feacalis ATCC 4083 균주를 대상으로 항균실험하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 본 연구에서 사용한 식물 추출물인 myrrh, rhatany, chamomomilla는 수렴작용과 살균작용, 항염증작용을 가지고 있는 물질로서, P. gingivalis, S. mutans, C. albicans 등의 구강 내 병원균에 대한 항균효과나 항균작용이 구명되었다. 또한 가장강한 항균효과를 보인 rhatany를 처리한 이들 병원균을 투과전자현미경 하에서 관찰하였을 때, 심한 형태적 변형이 관찰되었다. 이는 식물 추출물에 의하여 구강 내 유해균을 억제시킴으로써 치주질환과 충치, 구취 및 구강염의 발생을 예방할 수 있다는 것을 의미하므로, 향후 구강 환경 개선을 위한 임상적 근거가 마련될 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.18-23
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• 2018

Propolis has been used as a natural remedy in folk medicine worldwide. The antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and antiprotozoal aspects of its antimicrobial properties have been widely investigated. However, few studies focused on its applications in dentistry. Many dental diseases are related to various microorganisms in the oral cavity. In this study, we assessed the antimicrobial activity of Korean propolis extract, collected from 6 different regions, on oral pathogenic microorganisms. The propolis samples, collected from 6 different regions (P1: Uijeongbu, P2: Ansan, P3: Hongcheon, P4: Iksan, P5: Gwangju, and P6: Sangju), were dissolved in ethanol at two different concentrations (10 and 50 mg/ml). Three oral bacteria (Streptococcus mutans, Staphylococcus aureus, and Enterococcus faecalis) and one fungus (Candida albicans) were activated in general broth for 24 hours. Microorganisms were diluted and spread onto agar plates, onto which sterilized 6 mm filter papers with or without each propolis sample were placed. After 24 hours of incubation, clear zones of inhibition were observed. All tests were performed in triplicate. The propolis samples showed significant antibacterial and antifungal activity on oral pathogenic microorganisms; in addition, low-concentration groups showed outstanding antimicrobial efficacy on the 4 different microorganisms. Among the samples, P6 had significantly higher antibacterial activity than that of the others against three different bacteria. In particular, a high concentration of P6 showed a significant antifungal effect. In conclusion, we confirmed that Korean propolis has an inhibitory effect on oral pathogenic bacteria and fungi. Therefore, we suggest the possibility of developing oral medicine and oral care products based on Korean propolis.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.411-416
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• 2022

Objectives: This study aimed to identify pathogenic microorganisms in the oral cavity of Alzheimer's dementia patients and recognize the necessity and importance of oral prevention management. Methods: The participants comprised 40 dementia patients aged 60 years or older and general patients who were using nursing care facilities in Gwangju from February to July 2017. Samples were collected with Eazyperio products for oral pathogenic microbial testing. Eighteen types of bacteria could be detected by analyzing Multiplex-Quantity Real Time polymerase chain reaction at a genetic testing agency. Results: The study comprised more women than men. Most participants were in their 80s. Statistically significant differences were observed in some oral pathogenic microorganisms. Conclusions: Pathogenic microorganisms could more easily proliferate in the oral cavities of Alzheimer's dementia patients than they could among general elderly participants due to a lack of awareness of oral hygiene and prevention management. To improve this, it is considered necessary to deploy oral health care professionals.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.100-108
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• 2021

구강에는 700여 종의 미생물이 부유성 세균(planktonic cells)으로 있거나 치아 표면에 부착하여 바이오필름(biofilms)을 형성하고 있으며 구강 바이오필름(oral biofilms)과 관련된 대표적인 구강질환에는 치아우식증과 치주질환이 있다. 구강 세균은 타액의 흐름, 숙주의 항균 단백질, 영양소의 가용성 및 pH 변화, 항생제, 방부제 등의 영향을 받고 있지만 바이오필름이 형성되면 바이오필름은 물리적으로 두꺼운 층을 이루고 있기 때문에 구강 세균은 이와 같은 구강 내부의 환경적 스트레스에 저항할 수 있을 뿐만 아니라 외부 물질의 침투가 어렵고 바이오필름 내 세포간 상호작용을 통해 유전자 변이가 일어나기 때문에 부유성 세균보다 항생제에 대한 저항성이 1,000배 정도 높다. 따라서 구강 세균의 바이오필름 형성을 억제하거나 제거하면 보다 효과적으로 세균 감염에 의한 구강질환을 예방하거나 치료할 수 있을 것이다. 특히 구강 바이오필름은 여러 세균이 모여서 바이오필름을 형성하는 특징을 가지고 있기 때문에 세포간 신호전달체계인 정족수 감지(quorum sensing)는 구강 바이오필름을 제어할 수 있는 목표점이 될 수 있다. 이외에도 구강세균의 알칼리 생성 기질인 아르기닌을 이용하여 구강 미생물의 분포를 건강한 치아와 유사한 환경으로 전환하거나 S. mutans의 glucosyltransferase 분비를 억제하여 비수용성의 글루칸 형성을 억제함으로써 바이오필름 형성을 억제하는 방법도 구강 바이오필름을 제어할 수 있는 목표점이 될 수 있다. 이처럼 구강 내 병원성 세균의 사멸을 유도하기 보다는 구강 세균의 바이오필름 형성을 억제하거나 제거하는 방법은 치아우식증을 비롯한 구강질환을 선택적으로 예방하거나 치료할 수 있는 새로운 전략이 될 것이다.

• International Journal of Oral Biology
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• 제43권4호
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• pp.217-222
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• 2018

Phagocytosis is a fundamental process in which phagocytes capture and ingest foreign particles including pathogenic bacteria. Several oral pathogens have anti-phagocytic strategies, which allow them to escape from and survive in phagocytes. Impaired bacteria phagocytosis increases inflammation and contributes to inflammatory diseases. The purpose of this study is to investigate the influences of various agents on oral pathogenic phagocytosis. To determine phagocytosis, Streptococcus mutans, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans and Porphyromonas gingivalis were stained with 5-(and-6)-carboxyfluorescein diacetate succinimidyl ester (CFSE), and was measured using flowcytometery and confocal microscopy. The influencing factors on phagocytosis were evaluated through the pretreatment of ROS inhibitor (N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC)), lysozyme, potassium chloride (KCI) and adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in THP-1 cells. Expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines was determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The phagocytosis of various bacteria increased in a MOI-dependent manner. Among the tested bacteria, phagocytosis of P. gingivalis showed the highest fluorescent intensity at same infection time. Among the tested inhibitors, the NAC treatment significantly inhibited phagocytosis in all tested bacteria. In addition, NAC treatment indicated a similar pattern under the confocal microscopy. Moreover, NAC treatment significantly increased the bacteria-induced secretion of $IL-1{\beta}$ among the tested inhibitors. Taken together, we conclude that the phagocytosis occurs differently depending on each bacterium. Down-regulation by ROS production inhibited phagocytosis and lead increased of oral pathogens-associated inflammation.

• International Journal of Oral Biology
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• 제48권2호
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• pp.9-18
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• 2023

The rapid detection of bacteria in the oral cavity, its species identification, and bacterial count determination are important to diagnose oral diseases caused by pathogenic bacteria. The existing clinical microbial diagnosis methods are time-consuming as they involve observing patients' samples under a microscope or culturing and confirming bacteria using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) kits, making the process complex. Therefore, it is required to analyze the development status of substances and systems that can rapidly detect and analyze pathogenic microorganisms in the oral cavity. With research advancements, a close relationship between oral and systemic diseases has been identified, making it crucial to identify the changes in the oral cavity bacterial composition. Additionally, an early and accurate diagnosis is essential for better prognosis in periodontal disease. However, most periodontal disease-causing pathogens are anaerobic bacteria, which are difficult to identify using conventional bacterial culture methods. Further, the existing PCR method takes a long time to detect and involves complicated stages. Therefore, to address these challenges, the concept of point-of-care (PoC) has emerged, leading to the study and implementation of various chair-side test methods. This study aims to investigate the different PoC diagnostic methods introduced thus far for identifying pathogenic microorganisms in the oral cavity. These are classified into three categories: 1) microbiological tests, 2) microchemical tests, and 3) genetic tests. The microbiological tests are used to determine the presence or absence of representative causative bacteria of periodontal diseases, such as A. actinomycetemcomitans, P. gingivalis, P. intermedia, and T. denticola. However, the quantitative analysis remains impossible, and detecting pathogens other than the specific ones is challenging. The microchemical tests determine the activity of inflammation or disease by measuring the levels of biomarkers present in the oral cavity. Although this diagnostic method is based on increase in the specific biomarkers proportional to inflammation or disease progression in the oral cavity, its commercialization is limited due to low sensitivity and specificity. The genetic tests are based on the concept that differences in disease vulnerability and treatment response are caused by the patient's DNA predisposition. Specifically, the IL-1 gene is used in such tests. PoC diagnostic methods developed to date serve as supplementary diagnostic methods and tools for patient education, in addition to existing diagnostic methods, although they have limitations in diagnosing oral diseases alone. Research on various PoC test methods that can analyze and manage the oral cavity bacterial composition is expected to become more active, aligning with the shift from treatment-oriented to prevention-oriented approaches in healthcare.

• International Journal of Oral Biology
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.203-207
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• 2010

A number of bacterial species coexist in oral cavities as a biofilm rather than a planktonic arrangement. By forming an oral biofilm with quorum sensing properties, microorganisms can develop a higher pathogenic potential and stronger resistance to the host immune system and antibiotics. Hence, the inhibition of biofilm formation has become a major research issue for the future prevention and treatment of oral diseases. In this study, we investigated the effects of pentose on biofilm formation and phenotypic changes using wild type oral bacteria obtained from healthy human saliva. D-ribose and D-arabinose were found to inhibit biofilm formation, but have no effects on the growth of each oral bacterium tested. Pentoses may thus be good candidate biofilm inhibitors without growth-inhibition activity and be employed for the future prevention or treatment of oral diseases.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.45-55
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• 2007

천연 식물 추출물을 구강 질환 분야에 활용하는 방안이 다양하게 모색되고 있다. 본 연구는 편백나무에서 추출한 휘발성 정유인 피톤치드를 치의학분야에 활용하고자 치아우식증 원인균인 Streptococcus mutans GS5와 Streptococcus sobrinus 6715, 급진성 치주염에 관련된 Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans Y4에 대한 항균효과를 미생물학적으로 실험하였다. 흡광도 측정, 생균수 검사, 항생제 감수성 검사를 통해 다음과 같은 결과를 얻을 수 있었다. 1. 피톤치드의 최소억제농도(minimum inhibitory concentration; MIC)는 S. mutans GS5는 0.5%, S. sobrinus 6715는 1%, A. actinomycetemcomitans Y4는 0.2%로 측정되었다. 2. 피톤치드의 최소살균농도(minimum bactericidal concentration; MBC)는 S. mutans GS5는 0.5%, S. sobrinus 6715는 2%, A. actinomycetemcomitans Y4는 0.2%로 측정되었다. 3. 피톤치드에 노출된 실험균주에 대한 항생제 감수성 실험에서 피톤치드를 적용했을 경우, S. mutans GS5과 S. sobrinus 6715는 ampicillin에 대한 감수성이 유의성 있게 증가하였다. S. sobrinus 6715의 경우는 penicillin과 amoxicillin에 대한 감수성도 피톤치드에 의해 유의성 있게 증가하였다. 반면, A. actinomycetemcomitans Y4는 amoxicillin과 cefotaxime에 대한 감수성이 다소 증가하였으나 유의성은 없었다. 이상의 결과로, 편백 피톤치드 정유는 치아우식증 원인균인 Streptococcus mutans와 Streptococcus sobrinus, 급진성 치주염 원인균인 Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans에 대한 살균효과가 있을 뿐만 아니라 이들 균의 항생제 감수성을 높이는 것으로 판단된다. 따라서, 피톤치드는 치아우식증과 치주질환을 포함한 구강질환에 대해 예방적이고 치료적인 효과를 얻을 가능성이 있는 것으로 생각된다.