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Cranberry proanthocyanidins: Natural weapons against periodontal diseases

Feghali, Karine, Feldman, Mark, La, Vu Dang, Santos, Juliana, Grenier, Daniel·2012·Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry

Abstract

Cranberry ( Vaccinium macrocarpon ) is known to have a beneficial effect on several aspects of human health. Proanthocyanidins (PACs), the most abundant flavonoids extracted from red cranberry fruits, have been reported to possess antimicrobial, antiadhesion, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. Recent in vitro studies have shown that cranberry PACs may be potential therapeutic agents for the prevention and management of periodontitis, an inflammatory disease of bacterial origin affecting tooth-supporting tissues. After presenting an overview of cranberry phytochemicals and their potential for human health benefits, this review will focus on the effects of cranberry PACs on connective tissue breakdown and alveolar bone destruction, as well as their potential for controlling periodontal diseases. Possible mechanisms of action of cranberry PACs include the inhibition of (i) bacterial and host-derived proteolytic enzymes, (ii) host inflammatory response, and (iii) osteoclast differentiation and activity. Given that cranberry PACs have shown interesting properties in in vitro studies, clinical trials are warranted to better evaluate the potential of these molecules for controlling periodontal diseases.

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  • In a recent in vitro study, treatment of multi-species biofilms with N-acetyl-D-mannosamine, succinic acid, and the di-peptide Met-Pro resulted in a significant increase in the proportion of beneficial species in the oral microbiota and a concomitant reduction in the proportion of pathogenic species.

    “A recent in vitro study showed that treatment of multi-species biofilms with N-acetyl-D-mannosamine, succinic acid, and the di-peptide Met-Pro resulted in a significant increase in the proportion of beneficial species in the oral microbiota and a concomitant reduction in the proportion of pathogenic species.”

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Authors
Feghali, K., Feldman, M., La, V. D., Santos, J., & Grenier, D.
Affiliations
Université Laval (CA)
Corresponding author
Grenier, Daniel
Venue
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
Published
2011-11-29
Volume
60
Issue
23
Pages
5728-5735
ISSN
  • 0021-8561 (ISSN-L)
  • 1520-5118
OpenAlex
W2082221617
Cited by
114
References
92
Citations by year
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FWCI
0.78
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Dentistry › Periodontics › Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Biochemistry › Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Pomegranate: compositions and health benefits
Keywords
cranberry proanthocyanidins, cranberry, periodontitis, periodontal disease prevention, alveolar bone loss, osteoclastogenesis, protease inhibition, anti-inflammatory activity, antioxidant activity, antimicrobial activity, adhesion prevention, flavonoids, phytochemicals
MeSH terms
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Flavonoids, Fruit, Humans, Periodontal Diseases, Plant Extracts, Vaccinium macrocarpon, Proanthocyanidins, Phytochemicals

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