Characterization of non-dialyzable constituents from cranberry juice that inhibit adhesion, co-aggregation and biofilm formation by oral bacteria.

Inhibition of Streptococcus gordonii Metabolic Activity in Biofilm by Cranberry Juice High-Molecular-Weight Component

Previous studies demonstrated that a cranberry high-molecular-mass, nondialyzable material (NDM) can inhibit adhesion of numerous species of bacteria and prevents bacterial coaggregation of bacterial pairs. Bacterial coaggregation leads to plaque formation leading to biofilm development on surfaces of oral cavity. In the present study, we evaluated the effect of low concentrations of NDM on Str...

Effects of a high-molecular-weight cranberry fraction on growth, biofilm formation and adherence of Porphyromonas gingivalis.

BACKGROUND Porphyromonas gingivalis is a major aetiological agent of periodontitis, a destructive disease affecting the tooth-supporting tissues. Recent reports have indicated that high-molecular-weight molecules from cranberry juice concentrate can prevent the attachment of human pathogens to host tissues. OBJECTIVES The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of non-dialysabl...

Oral consumption of cranberry juice cocktail inhibits molecular-scale adhesion of clinical uropathogenic Escherichia coli.

Cranberry juice cocktail (CJC) has been shown to inhibit the formation of biofilm by uropathogenic Escherichia coli. In order to investigate whether the anti-adhesive components could reach the urinary tract after oral consumption of CJC, a volunteer was given 16 oz of either water or CJC. Urine samples were collected at 0, 2, 4, 6, and 8 hours after consumption of a single dose. The ability of...

Effects of Cranberry Juice Coctail on Surface Adhesion and Biofilm Formation of Uropathogenic Bacteria

Synergistic Effect of Methanolic Extracts of Rosmarinus Officinalis and Eugenia caryophyllata on Biofilm of Oral Pathogenic Bacteria

Introduction: Tooth decay is one of the most essential and costly diseases globally, which is caused by the formation of biofilms by various bacteria. This study aimed to investigate the synergistic antibacterial effect of Rosmarinus officinalis and Eugenia caryophyllataon inhibiting the growth and biofilm obtained of Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sanguinis bacteria. Methods: Rosmarin...