Abstract
Background Potential antibacterial substances, such as titanium dioxide (TiO2), are being extensively studied throughout the research world. A modified hydrothermal nanotitania extraction was shown to inhibit Staphylococcus aureus growth in the laboratory. However, the toxicity effect of the extract on rats is unknown. In this study, we observed the effects of a modified hydrothermal nanotitania extraction on the skin and behavior of Sprague-Dawley rats. Methods Sprague-Dawley (Rattus norvegicus) rats were used as the experimental animals. The skin around the dorsum of the tested animals was shaved and pasted with 0.1 mg and 0.5 mg of the nanotitania extraction. The color and condition of the pasted area and the behavior of the animals were observed. Results 0.1 mg nanotitania extraction application on the dorsum of the rat produced no skin color changes at day 1, day 3, day 5, or day 7 postapplication. There were no changes in their behavior up to day 7 with no skin rashes or skin scratches seen or fur changes. However, 0.5 mg of nanotitania extraction resulted in redness and less fur regrowth at day 7. Conclusions A 0.1 mg modified nanotitania extraction was observed to have no effect on the skin of Sprague-Dawley rats.
Highlights
BackgroundPotential antibacterial substances, such as titanium dioxide (TiO2), are being extensively studied throughout the research world
In the health and medical sector, the bacteria most widely recognized as a skin host and infector of soft tissue is Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) [1]
Staphylococcus aureus is the main reason for surgical operative infections and postoperative complications in the operating theatre (OT) and clinical settings [3]
Summary
Potential antibacterial substances, such as titanium dioxide (TiO2), are being extensively studied throughout the research world. We observed the effects of a modified hydrothermal nanotitania extraction on the skin and behavior of Sprague-Dawley rats. Sprague-Dawley (Rattus norvegicus) rats were used as the experimental animals. The skin around the dorsum of the tested animals was shaved and pasted with 0.1 mg and 0.5 mg of the nanotitania extraction. The color and condition of the pasted area and the behavior of the animals were observed. 0.1 mg nanotitania extraction application on the dorsum of the rat produced no skin color changes at day 1, day 3, day 5, or day 7 postapplication. 0.5 mg of nanotitania extraction resulted in redness and less fur regrowth at day 7. A 0.1 mg modified nanotitania extraction was observed to have no effect on the skin of Sprague-Dawley rats
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