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Synergistic Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Activity of Panax Ginseng, Symphytum Officinale, and Metronidazole against P. gingivalis

Version 1 : Received: 18 August 2023 / Approved: 18 August 2023 / Online: 21 August 2023 (08:56:14 CEST)

How to cite: Ibrahim, S. M.; Al-Mizraqchi, A. S.; Haider, J. Synergistic Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Activity of Panax Ginseng, Symphytum Officinale, and Metronidazole against P. gingivalis. Preprints 2023, 2023081409. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202308.1409.v1 Ibrahim, S. M.; Al-Mizraqchi, A. S.; Haider, J. Synergistic Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Activity of Panax Ginseng, Symphytum Officinale, and Metronidazole against P. gingivalis. Preprints 2023, 2023081409. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202308.1409.v1

Abstract

Background: The biofilm-forming bacteria Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) is primarily responsible for periodontal disorders, which continue to be a global health issue. Despite the widespread use of antibiotics like metronidazole, other potent therapeutic a crucial quorum sensing molecule implicated in the formation of P. gingivalis biofilm. Approaches are now being explored due to the growing challenge of antibiotic resistance. Objective: In particular, chemicals from Symphytum Officinale (S) and Panax Ginseng (G) plants will be examined in this study to assess if they have the ability to inhibit biofilm and to prevent the development of acylated homoserine lactones (AHLs), a quorum sensing molecule. Materials and Methods: With Metronidazole serving as a control, the antibacterial effects of these substances (Symphytum Officinale and Panax Ginseng) were examined against a standard strain and a clinical isolate of P. gingivalis. Dilutions of these plant extracts were used either alone (G+S) or in conjunction with metronidazole (G+S+F), to assess their antibacterial activity using antibacterial susceptibility test (inhibition zone), biofilm inhibition and disruption assay (optical density) and quorum sensing inhibition assay (AHL). Results: The combinations of Symphytum officinale, Panax Ginseng and metronidazole (S+G+F) showed the maximum effectiveness with highest zone of inhibition (25.000±0.001 mm) and biofilm inhibition (98.46%), and were comparable to G+S (inhibition zone of 24.341±0.593 mm and biofilm inhibition of 97.76%), and significantly different in the degree of biofilm inhibition with different treatment scenarios. Additionally, the plant's extracts and combinations are specific concentrations had a significant effect on the suppression of the generation of AHL (p < 0.05). Conclusion: According to preliminary research, these plant-derived substances, especially when paired with metronidazole, significantly inhibited the growth of P. gingivalis biofilm providing valuable information for the development of innovative therapeutic approaches for periodontitis and other biofilm-associated illnesses.

Keywords

periodontal diseases; Porphyromonas gingivalis; plant extract; Symphytum Officinale; Panax Ginseng; metronidazole; acylated homoserine lactones; biofilm; quorum sensing

Subject

Medicine and Pharmacology, Dentistry and Oral Surgery

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