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ArticleOTA international : the open access journal of orthopaedic trauma2024

Silver carboxylate-TiO

Sai Allu, Colin Whitaker, Benjamin Stone, Neel Vishwanath, Drew Clippert, Elia Jouffroy, Valentin Antoci, Christopher Born, Dioscaris R Garcia

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Article in OTA international : the open access journal of orthopaedic trauma, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Sai AlluWarren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0288-4503
Colin WhitakerWarren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI.
Benjamin StoneWarren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI.
Neel VishwanathWarren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI.
Drew ClippertWarren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI.
Elia JouffroyWarren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI.
Valentin AntociWarren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI.
Christopher BornWarren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI.
Dioscaris R GarciaWarren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI.
Brown University · US

Funding

Silver Carboxylate-Eluting Titanium Dioxide/Polydimethyl Siloxane Antibiotic-Independent Antimicrobial Coating as a Safe and Efficacious Alternative for Antibiotic ResistanceR03AI159776 · NIAID · RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL · PI GARCIA, DIOSCARIS · 2021 to 2022
$164k
NIAID NIH HHS R03 AI159776
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: With the rise in antibiotic resistance, new methodologies are needed to combat musculoskeletal infections. Silver is an antimicrobial that can be synthesized in different forms, but its pharmacokinetics are difficult to control. This study details the antibacterial efficacy and cellular cytotoxicity of a formulation consisting of silver carboxylate (AgCar) released through a titanium dioxide/polydimethylsiloxane matrix with a predictable release profile on Methods: Through an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee and IRB-approved protocol, AgCar was applied to live Yucatan porcine skin and histologically analyzed for skin penetration. Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (GFAAS) was used to measure elution of AgCar. Dose-response curves were generated through optical density to assess potency. Finally, 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay was used to quantify the cellular cytotoxicity of the novel formulation. The results were subject to statistical analysis using analysis of variance and post hoc Tukey tests. Results: The silver carboxylate coating demonstrated deep penetration into the epithelium at the level of the deep pilosebaceous glands in animal models. GFAAS testing demonstrated the extended elution profile of silver carboxylate over 96 hours, while 100% silver with no titanium dioxide-polydimethylsiloxane matrix fully eluted within 48 hours. 10x silver carboxylate demonstrated superior antimicrobial activity to antibiotics and other silver formulations and showed minimal cytotoxicity compared with other silver formulations. Discussion/Clinical Relevance: Current antimicrobial therapies in wound care and surgical antisepsis, such as chlorhexidine gluconate, have pitfalls including poor skin penetration and short duration of efficacy. The broad antimicrobial activity, extended elution, and deep skin penetration of this AgCar formulation show great promise for surgical site infection and wound care treatment. Novel technology to fight the growing threat of microbial resistance should be at the forefront of orthopaedic surgical site infection prevention and treatment.

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antimicrobial resistancecytotoxicitysilver carboxylatesurgical site infections

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PMID38487399
PMCPMC10936150
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