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Characterization and Efficacy of Titanium Dioxide Nano-Formulation on Skin Microflora Reduction and Wound Healing in Animals

Version 1 : Received: 10 July 2023 / Approved: 10 July 2023 / Online: 11 July 2023 (03:08:32 CEST)

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Pangprasit, N.; Thammawong, Y.; Kulsirorat, A.; Chuammitri, P.; Kongkaew, A.; Intanon, M.; Suriyasathaporn, W.; Pikulkaew, S.; Chaisri, W. Titanium Dioxide Nano-Formulation: Characterization, Antimicrobial Activity, and Wound Healing in Animals. Animals 2023, 13, 2688. Pangprasit, N.; Thammawong, Y.; Kulsirorat, A.; Chuammitri, P.; Kongkaew, A.; Intanon, M.; Suriyasathaporn, W.; Pikulkaew, S.; Chaisri, W. Titanium Dioxide Nano-Formulation: Characterization, Antimicrobial Activity, and Wound Healing in Animals. Animals 2023, 13, 2688.

Abstract

The use of metal oxide nanoparticles as an alternative antimicrobial agent has gained attention due to the increasing problem of antibiotic resistance. Understanding its properties and potential benefits can contribute to the development of more effective and sustainable treatments in veterinary medicine. The aim of this study was to characterize TiO2-NP formulations and evaluate their antibacterial and wound healing abilities. The diameters and zeta potentials were determined using the Zetasizer in conjunction with dynamic light scattering. The agar-well diffusion method, time-kill kinetic assay and crystal violet assay were used to evaluate their antimicrobial activities. Wound healing assays were conducted both in-vitro and in-vivo. The study demonstrated that TiO2-NP formulations exhibit significant antimicrobial properties against various bacterial strains such as S. aureus and E. coli. No measurable E. coli growth was observed within a 15-mins period following exposure to TiO2-NP formulations. The TiO2-NP formation can improve wound healing by enhancing cell migration and collagen formation in both in-vitro and in-vivo conditions. In summary, our study suggests that TiO2-NP has the potential for use as an antimicrobial agent for animal wound treatment due to its ability to suppress bacterial growth and biofilm formation, as well as to enhance wound healing.

Keywords

Animal wound; Anti-biofilm forming; Antimicrobial activities; Skin microflora; Titanium dioxide

Subject

Medicine and Pharmacology, Veterinary Medicine

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