Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) ›› 2022, Vol. 48 ›› Issue (2): 407-413.doi: 10.13481/j.1671-587X.20220218

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Inhibitory effects of ginsenoside Rh2 combined with sodium fluoride on growth and biofilm formation of Streptococcus mutans

Yuan FANG1,2,Xiaoxuan LIU1,2,Rui WANG1,2()   

  1. 1.Department of Stomatology Prevention,Stomatology Hospital,Jilin University, Changchun 130021,China
    2.Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Jaw Bone Remodeling and Regeneration,Jilin Province,Changchun 130021,China
  • Received:2021-07-24 Online:2022-03-28 Published:2022-05-10
  • Contact: Rui WANG E-mail:w_rui@jlu.edu.cn

Abstract: Objective

To explore the inhibitory effects of ginsenoside Rh2 (G-Rh2) combined with sodium fluoride (NaF) on the growth of Streptococcus mutans and biofilm formation in vitro, and to provide theoretical basis for their application in stomatological clinic.

Methods

The half minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC50) of G-Rh2 and NaF against Streptococcus mutans were measured by microdilution method;the MIC50 value of G-Rh2 combined with NaF on Streptococcus mutans was measured by chessboard microdilution method,and the fractional inhibitory concentration (FIC) value was calculated to judge the combined effect of these two drugs. When FIC<0.5, it was proved that the two drugs had synergistic inhibitory effect on Streptococcus mutans. The half minimum biofilm inhibition concentrations(MBIC50) of G-Rh2 and NaF against Streptococcus mutans were measured by crystal violet staining test.The experiment was divided into blank control group, MIC50G-Rh2 group, MIC50NaF group and MIC50G-Rh2+MIC50NaF combined group, the growth curve and acid production test were used to evaluate the growth speeds and inhibitory rates of acid production of Streptococcus mutans in each group; the experiment was divided into blank control group, MBIC50G-Rh2 group, MBIC50NaF group and MBIC50G-Rh2+MBIC50NaF combined group,the changes of biofilm formation of Streptococcus mutans and structures were observed by crystal violet staining test and scanning electron microscope in each group.The blank control group did not contain any drugs.

Results

The MIC50 of G-Rh2 and NaF acting on Streptococcus mutans alone were 25.000 and 125.000 mg·L-1,respectively;the MIC50 of G-Rh2 combined with NaF on Streptococcus mutans were 5.00 and 31.25 mg·L-1,the FIC index was 0.45 and less than 0.5, which proved that the two drugs had synergistic inhibitory effect on Streptococcus mutans.The MBIC50 of G-Rh2 and NaF were 22.5 and 62.5 mg·L-1.The growth speed of Streptococcus mutans in MIC50G-Rh2+MIC50NaF combined group was significantly lower than those in blank control group, MIC50G-Rh2 group and MIC50NaF group(P<0.05).The ΔpH values in MIC50G-Rh2 group,MIC50NaF group and MIC50G-Rh2+MIC50NaF combined group were lower than that in blank control group, and the ΔpH value in MIC50G-Rh2+MIC50NaF combined group was lower than those in MIC50G-Rh2 group and MIC50NaF group(P<0.05).The inhibition rate of acid production in MIC50G-Rh2+MIC50NaF combined group was higher than those in MIC50G-Rh2 group and MIC50NaF group(P<0.05),and the amount of biofilm formation in MBIC50G-Rh2+MBIC50NaF combined group was significantly lower than those in blank control group,MBIC50G-Rh2 group and MBIC50NaF group (P<0.01).The scanning electron microscope results showed that the thickness of biofilm, and the mass of extracellular base in MBIC50G-Rh2 group and MBIC50NaF group were decreased, the arrangement of bacteria was loose; while in MBIC50G-Rh2+MBIC50NaF combined group, the biofilm structure was disappeared, the number of bacteria was decreased,and the morphology of bacteria was changed.

Conclusion

The combination of G-Rh2 and NaF has the synergistic inhibitory effect on the growth and biofilm formation of Streptococcus mutans in vitro.

Key words: Streptococcus mutans, Ginsenoside Rh2, Sodium fluoride, Combined drug susceptibility experiments

CLC Number: 

  • R781.1