Photodynamic Effectiveness of Copper-Iminopyridine Photosensitizers Coupled to Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Against Klebsiella pneumoniae and the Bacterial Response to Oxidative Stress

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dc.contributor.authorHormazábal, Dafne Berenice
dc.contributor.authorReyes, Ángeles Beatriz
dc.contributor.authorFabián Cuevas, Matías
dc.contributor.authorBravo, Angélica R.
dc.contributor.authorMoreno Da Costa, David Ricardo Rafael
dc.contributor.authorGonzález, Iván A.
dc.contributor.authorNavas, Daniel
dc.contributor.authorBrito, Iván
dc.contributor.authorDreyse, Paulina
dc.contributor.authorCabrera Caballero, Alan Raul
dc.contributor.authorPalavecino, Christian Erick
dc.date.accessioned2025-05-08T14:57:39Z
dc.date.available2025-05-08T14:57:39Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.description.abstractOne of the most urgent threats to public health worldwide is the ongoing rise of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacterial strains. Among the most critical pathogens are MDR-Klebsiella pneumoniae strains. The lack of new antibiotics has led to an increased need for non-antibiotic antimicrobial therapies. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has become increasingly significant in treating MDR bacteria. PDT uses photosensitizer compounds (PS) that generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) when activated by light. These ROS produce localized oxidative stress, damaging the bacterial envelope. A downside of PDT is the limited bioavailability of PSs in vivo, which can be enhanced by conjugating them with carriers like nanoparticles (NPs). Zinc nanoparticles possess antibacterial properties, decreasing the adherence and viability of microorganisms on surfaces. The additive or synergistic effect of the combined NP-PS could improve phototherapeutic action. Therefore, this study evaluated the effectiveness of the copper(I)-based PS CuC1 compound in combination with Zinc Oxide NP, ZnONP, to inhibit the growth of both MDR and sensitive K. pneumoniae strains. The reduction in bacterial viability after exposure to a PS/NP mixture activated by 61.2 J/cm2 of blue light photodynamic treatment was assessed. The optimal PS/NP ratio was determined at 2 µg/mL of CuC1 combined with 64 µg/mL of ZnONP as the minimum effective concentration (MEC). The bacterial gene response aligned with a mechanism of photooxidative stress induced by the treatment, which damages the bacterial cell envelope. Additionally, we found that the PS/NP mixture is not harmful to mammalian cells, such as Hep-G2 and HEK-293. In conclusion, the CuC1/ZnONP combination could effectively aid in enhancing the antimicrobial treatment of infections caused by MDR bacteria.
dc.fechaingreso.objetodigital2025-05-08
dc.format.extent27 páginas
dc.fuente.origenORCID
dc.identifier.doi10.3390/ijms26094178
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.3390/ijms26094178
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.uc.cl/handle/11534/104088
dc.information.autorucEscuela de Química; Moreno Da Costa, David Ricardo Rafael; 0000-0001-5381-0662; 141996
dc.information.autorucEscuela de Química; Cabrera Caballero, Alan Raul; 0000-0002-4620-6974; 191752
dc.issue.numero9
dc.language.isoen
dc.nota.accesocontenido completo
dc.revistaInternational Journal of Molecular Sciences
dc.rightsacceso abierto
dc.subjectPhotodynamic therapy
dc.subjectMulti-drug resistance
dc.subjectCopper(I) complex
dc.subjectZnO nanoparticles
dc.subject.ddc500
dc.subject.deweyCienciases_ES
dc.titlePhotodynamic Effectiveness of Copper-Iminopyridine Photosensitizers Coupled to Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Against Klebsiella pneumoniae and the Bacterial Response to Oxidative Stress
dc.typeartículo
dc.volumen26
sipa.codpersvinculados141996
sipa.codpersvinculados191752
sipa.trazabilidadORCID;2025-05-07
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