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ArticleScientific reports2024

Mesoporous silica nanoparticles co-loaded with lysozyme and vancomycin for synergistic antimicrobial action.

Nasrin Namdar, Bahar Nayeri Fasaei, Parvin Shariati, Seyed Mehdi Joghataei, Ayyoob Arpanaei

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Nasrin NamdarDepartment of Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Tehran, Iran.
Bahar Nayeri FasaeiDepartment of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran. nayerib@ut.ac.ir.
Parvin ShariatiDepartment of Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Tehran, Iran.
Seyed Mehdi JoghataeiDepartment of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran. mehdi.joghataei@ut.ac.ir.
Ayyoob ArpanaeiDepartment of Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Tehran, Iran. ayyoob.arpanaei@scionresearch.com.

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Abstract

Nanotechnology offers a novel strategy for enhancing the susceptibility of pathogens resistant to traditional antibiotics. Another effective strategy is combination therapy, where multiple agents are used together to improve treatment efficacy. In this study, both nanoparticle-based formulation and combinatorial therapy were utilized to develop a potent antibacterial system targeting infectious bacteria. Lysozyme (Lys) and Vancomycin (Van) were co-loaded onto mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs), forming Lys-Van-MSNs. The antimicrobial activity of these nanoparticles was evaluated by determining the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) against Staphylococcus aureus. The MIC values for Lys-Van-MSNs were 0.85 µg/ml for Van and 0.168 mg/ml for Lys, reflecting reductions of 86.4% and 93.7%, respectively, compared to the free forms. Additionally, cytotoxicity was tested using MTT, ROS, and hemolysis assays on human cell lines (breast, fibroblast, and AGS), showing over 80% cell viability, indicating minimal toxicity. The MSN-based formulation, with its synergistic antibacterial effects, reduced drug dosage, and high biocompatibility, offers a practical and effective solution for addressing bacterial infections.

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Anti-Bacterial AgentsDrug SynergismMicrobial Sensitivity TestsMuramidaseNanoparticlesSilicon DioxideStaphylococcus aureusVancomycinCell LineCell SurvivalDrug CarriersHemolysisHumansPorosityAnti-Bacterial AgentsDrug CarriersMuramidaseSilicon DioxideVancomycinCombination therapyLysozymeMSNsNanoparticlesVancomycin

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