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Effect of Vanadium chloroperoxidase on Enterococcus faecalis biofilms

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Abstract

Introduction
The aim of this study was to explore the antimicrobial effect of vanadiumchloroperoxidase (VCPO) reaction products on Enterococcusfaecalisbiofilms of 4 different strains.

Methods
Twenty-four-hour biofilms of E. faecalis strains V583, ER5/1, E2, and OS-16 were incubated in mixtures with VCPO, halide (either bromide or chloride), and hydrogen peroxide. The antibacterial efficacy was assessed by colony-forming unit counts.

Results
The VCPO reaction products had a similar efficacy in reducing the viability of the 4 strains of E. faecalis (94%; range, 87%-100%). Bromide as the halogen of choice was more effective on E. faecalis strains E2 and OS-16, as compared with chloride (Mann-Whitney U test; P < .05). Despite different quantities of produced biofilms by the 4 strains, VCPO treatment was similarly effective toward all strains (Kruskal-Wallis test; P < .05).

Conclusions
VCPO treatment results in an antimicrobial effect toward in vitro E. faecalisbiofilms and might provide an addition to current endodontic treatment, possibly as an antimicrobial dressing.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)72-74
JournalThe Journal of Endodontics
Volume38
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012

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  1. SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
    SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation

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