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- Title
Triclosan: A Small Molecule with Controversial Roles.
- Authors
Sinicropi, Maria Stefania; Iacopetta, Domenico; Ceramella, Jessica; Catalano, Alessia; Mariconda, Annaluisa; Pellegrino, Michele; Saturnino, Carmela; Longo, Pasquale; Aquaro, Stefano
- Abstract
Triclosan (TCS), a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent, has been widely used in personal care products, medical products, plastic cutting boards, and food storage containers. Colgate Total® toothpaste, containing 10 mM TCS, is effective in controlling biofilm formation and maintaining gingival health. Given its broad usage, TCS is present ubiquitously in the environment. Given its strong lipophilicity and accumulation ability in organisms, it is potentially harmful to biohealth. Several reports suggest the toxicity of this compound, which is inserted in the class of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). In September 2016, TCS was banned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Union in soap products. Despite these problems, its application in personal care products within certain limits is still allowed. Today, it is still unclear whether TCS is truly toxic to mammals and the adverse effects of continuous, long-term, and low concentration exposure remain unknown. Indeed, some recent reports suggest the use of TCS as a repositioned drug for cancer treatment and cutaneous leishmaniasis. In this scenario it is necessary to investigate the advantages and disadvantages of TCS, to understand whether its use is advisable or not. This review intends to highlight the pros and cons that are associated with the use of TCS in humans.
- Subjects
EUROPEAN Union; TATA Consultancy Services Ltd.; UNITED States. Food &; Drug Administration; TOOTHPASTE; TRICLOSAN; ENDOCRINE disruptors; SMALL molecules; HYGIENE products; CUTANEOUS leishmaniasis
- Publication
Antibiotics (2079-6382), 2022, Vol 11, Issue 6, p735
- ISSN
2079-6382
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/antibiotics11060735