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Fabrication and In Vitro/In Vivo Performance of Mucoadhesive Electrospun Nanofiber Mats Containing α-Mangostin

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This study aimed to fabricate mucoadhesive electrospun nanofiber mats containing α-mangostin for the maintenance of oral hygiene and reduction of the bacterial growth that causes dental caries. Synthesized thiolated chitosan (CS-SH) blended with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) was selected as the mucoadhesive polymer. α-Mangostin was incorporated into the CS-SH/PVA solution and electrospun to obtain nanofiber mats. Scanning electron microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, X-ray diffraction, and tensile strength testing were used to characterize the mats. The swelling degree and mucoadhesion were also determined. The nanofiber mats were further evaluated regarding their α-mangostin content, in vitro α-mangostin release, antibacterial activity, cytotoxicity, in vivo performance, and stability. The results indicated that the mats were in the nanometer range. The α-mangostin was well incorporated into the mats, with an amorphous form. The mats showed suitable tensile strength, swelling, and mucoadhesive properties. The loading capacity increased when the initial amount of α-mangostin was increased. Rapid release of α-mangostin from the mats was achieved. Additionally, a fast bacterial killing rate occurred at the lowest concentration of nanofiber mats when α-mangostin was added to the mats. The mats were less cytotoxic after use for 72 h. Moreover, in vivo testing indicated that the mats could reduce the number of oral bacteria, with a good mouth feel. The mats maintained the amount of α-mangostin for 6 months. The results suggest that α-mangostin-loaded mucoadhesive electrospun nanofiber mats may be a promising material for oral care and the prevention of dental caries.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The authors wish to thank the Commission of Higher Education (Thailand), the Thailand Research Funds through the Royal Golden Jubilee PhD Program (Grant No. PHD/0001/2553) and the Silpakorn University Research and Development Institute for financial support, Associate Professor Suchada Chutimaworapan for her support, and Ms Kusuma Jamdee and Ms Niratcha Chaisomboon for technical guidance.

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    Wipada Samprasit, Theerasak Rojanarata, Prasert Akkaramongkolporn, Tanasait Ngawhirunpat & Praneet Opanasopit

  2. Department of Oral Diagnosis, Faculty of Dentistry, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, 65000, Thailand

    Ruchadaporn Kaomongkolgit

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Samprasit, W., Rojanarata, T., Akkaramongkolporn, P. et al. Fabrication and In Vitro/In Vivo Performance of Mucoadhesive Electrospun Nanofiber Mats Containing α-Mangostin. AAPS PharmSciTech 16, 1140–1152 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1208/s12249-015-0300-6

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