Unlocking antimicrobial potentials of Sepiella inermis cuttlebone derived phosphorylated chitosan

Chitosan, a biopolymer made from chitin, has drawn attention from researchers because of its antimicrobial, biocompatible, and biodegradable properties. Sepiella inermis cuttlebone serves as the natural source of chitin, which can undergo phosphorylation to enhance its antimicrobial properties. When...

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Main Authors: Viishaal Srikanth Srivatsa, Yagniyasree Manogaran, Pasiyappazham Ramasamy
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description Chitosan, a biopolymer made from chitin, has drawn attention from researchers because of its antimicrobial, biocompatible, and biodegradable properties. Sepiella inermis cuttlebone serves as the natural source of chitin, which can undergo phosphorylation to enhance its antimicrobial properties. When using phosphorylated chitosan, it appears that several infections, which are the underlying causes of a wide range of illnesses, can be treated. The aim of this study is to investigate the synthesis and characterization of phosphorylated chitosan derived from cuttlebone and evaluate the effects of varying doses on the inhibition of clinical pathogens that cause infections (Streptococcus mutans, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, E. coli, and Candida tropicalis). The cuttlebone of a specimen of Sepiella inermis was utilized to extract the chitin and chitosan. The next step involved phosphorylating the chitosan to produce phosphorylated chitosan. Then, we evaluated the antibacterial properties of phosphorylated chitosan using the well diffusion method. After that, X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) were used to analyze and assess it. The study's results suggest that Sepiella inermis cuttle bones could serve as a unique natural anti-microbial source for therapeutic applications. The well-diffusion method, which measures antimicrobial activity, demonstrated the effectiveness of phosphorylated chitosan as an antimicrobial agent. Phosphorylated chitosan inhibited Candida tropicalis at 100 % concentration and Pseudomonas aeruginosa at 50 % and 100 % concentrations. The inhibitory effects on Streptococcus mutans and E. coli were weak. The main aim of this work is to produce phosphorylated chitosan and subsequently demonstrate its antibacterial and antifungal action against clinical infections. We also found that the concentration of phosphorylated chitosan significantly influences its microbial growth, with higher concentrations demonstrating more potent inhibitory effects. Based on these findings, phosphorylated chitosan has the potential to be a component in pharmaceutical products that target clinical microorganisms.
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spelling doaj-art-fc8656a7f801418bbe35a8c0db2846992024-12-18T08:55:49ZengElsevierThe Microbe2950-19462024-12-015100213Unlocking antimicrobial potentials of Sepiella inermis cuttlebone derived phosphorylated chitosanViishaal Srikanth Srivatsa0Yagniyasree Manogaran1Pasiyappazham Ramasamy2Department of Physiology, Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600077, IndiaPolymer Research Laboratory (PR Lab), Centre for Marine and Aquatic Research (CMAR), Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 602105, India; Department of Prosthodontics and Implantology, Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600077, IndiaPolymer Research Laboratory (PR Lab), Centre for Marine and Aquatic Research (CMAR), Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 602105, India; Department of Prosthodontics and Implantology, Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600077, India; Corresponding author at: Polymer Research Laboratory (PR Lab), Centre for Marine and Aquatic Research (CMAR), Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 602105, India.Chitosan, a biopolymer made from chitin, has drawn attention from researchers because of its antimicrobial, biocompatible, and biodegradable properties. Sepiella inermis cuttlebone serves as the natural source of chitin, which can undergo phosphorylation to enhance its antimicrobial properties. When using phosphorylated chitosan, it appears that several infections, which are the underlying causes of a wide range of illnesses, can be treated. The aim of this study is to investigate the synthesis and characterization of phosphorylated chitosan derived from cuttlebone and evaluate the effects of varying doses on the inhibition of clinical pathogens that cause infections (Streptococcus mutans, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, E. coli, and Candida tropicalis). The cuttlebone of a specimen of Sepiella inermis was utilized to extract the chitin and chitosan. The next step involved phosphorylating the chitosan to produce phosphorylated chitosan. Then, we evaluated the antibacterial properties of phosphorylated chitosan using the well diffusion method. After that, X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) were used to analyze and assess it. The study's results suggest that Sepiella inermis cuttle bones could serve as a unique natural anti-microbial source for therapeutic applications. The well-diffusion method, which measures antimicrobial activity, demonstrated the effectiveness of phosphorylated chitosan as an antimicrobial agent. Phosphorylated chitosan inhibited Candida tropicalis at 100 % concentration and Pseudomonas aeruginosa at 50 % and 100 % concentrations. The inhibitory effects on Streptococcus mutans and E. coli were weak. The main aim of this work is to produce phosphorylated chitosan and subsequently demonstrate its antibacterial and antifungal action against clinical infections. We also found that the concentration of phosphorylated chitosan significantly influences its microbial growth, with higher concentrations demonstrating more potent inhibitory effects. Based on these findings, phosphorylated chitosan has the potential to be a component in pharmaceutical products that target clinical microorganisms.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2950194624001808Sepiella inermisPhosphorylated chitosanCandida tropicalisStreptococcus mutansPseudomonas aeruginosa
spellingShingle Viishaal Srikanth Srivatsa
Yagniyasree Manogaran
Pasiyappazham Ramasamy
Unlocking antimicrobial potentials of Sepiella inermis cuttlebone derived phosphorylated chitosan
The Microbe
Sepiella inermis
Phosphorylated chitosan
Candida tropicalis
Streptococcus mutans
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
title Unlocking antimicrobial potentials of Sepiella inermis cuttlebone derived phosphorylated chitosan
title_full Unlocking antimicrobial potentials of Sepiella inermis cuttlebone derived phosphorylated chitosan
title_fullStr Unlocking antimicrobial potentials of Sepiella inermis cuttlebone derived phosphorylated chitosan
title_full_unstemmed Unlocking antimicrobial potentials of Sepiella inermis cuttlebone derived phosphorylated chitosan
title_short Unlocking antimicrobial potentials of Sepiella inermis cuttlebone derived phosphorylated chitosan
title_sort unlocking antimicrobial potentials of sepiella inermis cuttlebone derived phosphorylated chitosan
topic Sepiella inermis
Phosphorylated chitosan
Candida tropicalis
Streptococcus mutans
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2950194624001808
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