Cut Soraya, Fitri Yunita Batubara, Saskia L Nasroen, Subhaini Jakfar, Basri A Gani
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Abstract
The principal etiological agent responsible for dental caries is Streptococcus mutans(S. mutans). The Moringa oleifera (M. oleifera) possesses antioxidant and antibacterial properties that function through the response to oxidative stress, which affects bacterial cell metabolism. This research examined M. oleifera impact on S. mutans growth, toxicity, glucan-binding protein (GBP) expression, and nucleic acid structure. Methods included spectrophotometry for growth analysis, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for GBP quantification, the (3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5 diphenyl tetrazolium bromide) MTT assay for cytotoxicity, Fourier transform infrared for nucleic acid changes, and docking simulation for ligand-receptor affinity. Results showed that M. oleifera significantly inhibited S. mutans growth at all concentrations over 24 and 48 h (optical density <0.1), comparable to <300 CFU/mL. At 72 h, 6.25% and 3.125% concentrations were most effective, with chlorhexidine also showing stability at these times. A 3.125% concentration of M. oleifera notably reduced GBP production to below 15% and caused cell toxicity. Furthermore, 25% and 3.125% concentrations significantly altered S. mutans nucleic acids, and M. oleifera showed high binding affinity to the GBP gene receptor. Thus, M. oleifera can inhibit S. mutans growth and GBP production, cause nucleic acid deformation, and strongly bind to the GBP receptor, highlighting its potential in dental caries prevention.
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