Abstract
Aim
In this study, we utilized a micelle–clay complex composed of the surfactant octadecyltrimethylammonium bromide and montmorillonite clay and evaluated its antibacterial effects.
Methods
Using Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and Micrococcus luteus, bactericidal assays were performed to determine the effects of ODTMA-clay complex on the viability of bacterial pathogen at various doses and different intervals of time. Cytotoxicity assays were performed to investigate ODTMA-clay complex effects on human cells, as determined by release of intracellular lactate dehydrogenase.
Results
The results revealed that ODTMA-clay complex abolished bacterial viability at 100 μg/mL within 45 min against P. aeruginosa, S. epidermidis, and M. luteus. Cytotoxicity assays revealed that ODTMA-clay complex exhibited minimal toxicity of the human cells.
Conclusion
Rapid and potent antibacterial effects of ODTMA micelle–clay complex were observed in vitro; however, research is needed to determine precise formulation of contact lens disinfectants comprising ODTMA micelle–clay complex. Additionally, studies should be conducted using in vivo models of keratitis, progressing to pre-clinical and clinical trials. ODTMA micelle–clay complex is an ideal candidate to be incorporated in a novel contact lens disinfectant given the cost-effectiveness and ease of application and can be incorporated as an effective preventative strategy.
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RS and NAK conceived the idea amid discussions with MK, TI and MA. RAS and NA carried out all experiments under the supervision of RS and NAK. NA and RS prepared the first draft of the manuscript. NAK corrected the manuscript. All authors approved the final manuscript.
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Siddiqui, R., Shah, R.A., Akbar, N. et al. Antibacterial effects of octadecyl trimethylammonium micelle–clay complex against bacterial eye pathogens: potential as a contact lens disinfectant. Int Ophthalmol 42, 939–944 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10792-021-02075-7
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