Development of antibacterial agents of periodontal pathogens : a basic study

2016 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 26560405
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Applied health science
• Research Institution: Matsumoto Dental University
• Principal Investigator: HIRAOKA Yukihiro 松本歯科大学, 総合歯科医学研究所, 教授 (20097512)
• Project Period (FY): 2014-04-01 – 2017-03-31
• Keywords: SOD / 歯周病原菌 / 金属酵素 / 部位特異的変異

Outline of Final Research Achievements

The anaerobe P. gingivalis is one of the organisms most strongly associated with chronic adult periodontitis. Superoxide dismutases (SOD), which are　essential for aerobic life, playing an important protective role against　oxidative stress. This research is a basic study aiming at the development of inhibitors of P. gingivalis SOD (Pg SOD) by structural features. We focused on Leu-72, Leu-76 and Gly-155, which are located near the active-site metal, they were constructed a mutant enzyme by the site-directed mutagenesis and discussed its chemical properties. Based on the results of this study, we herein conclude that the integrity of Leu-72, Leu-76 and Gly-155 are a necessary requisite for the metal-tolerant activity of Pg SOD.

Free Research Field

生化学