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Moureau N. Hydrophilic biomaterial intravenous hydrogel catheter for complication reduction in PICC and midline catheters. Expert Rev Med Devices 2024; 21:207-216. [PMID: 38445649 DOI: 10.1080/17434440.2024.2324885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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INTRODUCTION More than 30% of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) and midline catheters experience complications. Most complications are related to thrombotic cellular adherence to catheter materials. AREAS COVERED This manuscript outlines PICC and midline catheter complications, the need to reduce complications and how hydrogel catheters may provide a solution to address these unmet needs based on available evidence. EXPERT OPINION Patients commonly require PICC or midline catheters for treatment to establish a reliable form of intravenous access. Catheters, while reliable in most cases, are not without complications, including occlusion, thrombosis and infection, each related to cellular adherence to the catheter material. Hydrophilic catheter coatings and composites have been developed to mitigate these thrombotic complications, reduce adherence of blood and bacterial cells to catheters and provide greater patient safety with these devices. Hydrogel materials are highly biocompatible and have been effective in reducing cellular adherence and the formation of biofilms on surfaces. Smooth hydrophilic catheter surfaces are potentially more comfortable for the patient, with reduced friction during insertion and removal. A catheter constructed of hydrophilic biomaterial, a hydrogel composite material, may minimize thrombotic complications in PICC and midline catheters, improving catheter performance and outcomes for patients.
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- Nancy Moureau
- Nursing Research, PICC Excellence,Inc. Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Zhu Y, McHale G, Dawson J, Armstrong S, Wells G, Han R, Liu H, Vollmer W, Stoodley P, Jakubovics N, Chen J. Slippery Liquid-Like Solid Surfaces with Promising Antibiofilm Performance under Both Static and Flow Conditions. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:6307-6319. [PMID: 35099179 PMCID: PMC9096797 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c14533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Biofilms are central to some of the most urgent global challenges across diverse fields of application, from medicine to industries to the environment, and exert considerable economic and social impact. A fundamental assumption in anti-biofilms has been that the coating on a substrate surface is solid. The invention of slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces─a continuously wet lubricating coating retained on a solid surface by capillary forces─has led to this being challenged. However, in situations where flow occurs, shear stress may deplete the lubricant and affect the anti-biofilm performance. Here, we report on the use of slippery omniphobic covalently attached liquid (SOCAL) surfaces, which provide a surface coating with short (ca. 4 nm) non-cross-linked polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) chains retaining liquid-surface properties, as an antibiofilm strategy stable under shear stress from flow. This surface reduced biofilm formation of the key biofilm-forming pathogens Staphylococcus epidermidis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa by three-four orders of magnitude compared to the widely used medical implant material PDMS after 7 days under static and dynamic culture conditions. Throughout the entire dynamic culture period of P. aeruginosa, SOCAL significantly outperformed a typical antibiofilm slippery surface [i.e., swollen PDMS in silicone oil (S-PDMS)]. We have revealed that significant oil loss occurred after 2-7 day flow for S-PDMS, which correlated to increased contact angle hysteresis (CAH), indicating a degradation of the slippery surface properties, and biofilm formation, while SOCAL has stable CAH and sustainable antibiofilm performance after 7 day flow. The significance of this correlation is to provide a useful easy-to-measure physical parameter as an indicator for long-term antibiofilm performance. This biofilm-resistant liquid-like solid surface offers a new antibiofilm strategy for applications in medical devices and other areas where biofilm development is problematic.
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- Yufeng Zhu
- School
of Engineering, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1
7RU, U.K.
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- School
of Engineering, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH9 3FB, U.K.
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- School
of Engineering, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1
7RU, U.K.
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- School
of Engineering, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH9 3FB, U.K.
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- School
of Engineering, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH9 3FB, U.K.
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- School
of Engineering, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1
7RU, U.K.
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- School
of Mechanical Engineering, Xi’an
Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710054, China
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- Centre
for Bacterial Cell Biology, Biosciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle
Upon Tyne NE2 4AX, U.K.
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- Department
of Microbial Infection and Immunity and the Department of Orthopaedics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio 43210, United States
- National
Centre for Advanced Tribology at Southampton (nCATS), National Biofilm
Innovation Centre (NBIC), Mechanical Engineering, University of Southampton, Southampton S017 1BJ, U.K.
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- School
of Dental Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle
Upon Tyne NE2 4BW, U.K.
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- School
of Engineering, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1
7RU, U.K.
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Mixed-charge pseudo-zwitterionic copolymer brush as broad spectrum antibiofilm coating. Biomaterials 2021; 273:120794. [PMID: 33887644 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2021.120794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2020] [Revised: 03/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Zwitterionic polymers are classical antifouling polymers but they require specialized monomers that have cationic and anionic charges integrated into a single monomer. Herein, we show that pseudo-zwitterionic copolymers synthesized from a mixture of 2 monomers each having a single opposite polarity has excellent antibiofilm efficacy. We have discovered a new mixed-charge copolymer brush (#1-A) synthesized from 2 oppositely charged monomers, the anionic SPM (3-Sulfopropyl methacrylate) and the cationic AMPTMA ((3-Acrylamidopropyl) trimethylammonium chloride), that achieves broad spectrum in vitro antibiofilm effect of greater than 99% reductions against all six Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria tested. In the murine subcutaneous wound catheter infection models, the #1-A has good long-term anti-biofilm efficacy against MRSA and Pseudomonas aeruginosa of 3.41 and 3.19 orders respectively, outperforming previous mixed-charge copolymer coatings. We discovered a new method to choose the cationic/anionic pair combination to form the best antibiofilm copolymer brush coating by exploiting the solution polymerization kinetics disparity between the cationic and anionic monomers. We also showed that #1-A is softer and has higher hydration than the classical zwitterionic polymer. This study shows the possibility of achieving potent antibiofilm efficacy by combining readily available opposite singly charged monomers.
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Balikci E, Yilmaz B, Tahmasebifar A, Baran ET, Kara E. Surface modification strategies for hemodialysis catheters to prevent catheter-related infections: A review. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2020; 109:314-327. [PMID: 32864803 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.34701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2020] [Revised: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Insertion of a central venous catheter is one of the most common invasive procedures applied in hemodialysis therapy for end-stage renal disease. The most important complication of a central venous catheter is catheter-related infections that increase hospitalization and duration of intensive care unit stay, cost of treatment, mortality, and morbidity rates. Pathogenic microorganisms, such as, bacteria and fungi, enter the body from the catheter insertion site and the surface of the catheter can become colonized. The exopolysaccharide-based biofilms from bacterial colonies on the surface are the main challenge in the treatment of infections. Catheter lock solutions and systemic antibiotic treatment, which are commonly used in the treatment of hemodialysis catheter-related infections, are insufficient to prevent and terminate the infections and eventually the catheter needs to be replaced. The inadequacy of these approaches in termination and prevention of infection revealed the necessity of coating of hemodialysis catheters with bactericidal and/or antiadhesive agents. Silver compounds and nanoparticles, anticoagulants (e.g., heparin), antibiotics (e.g., gentamicin and chlorhexidine) are some of the agents used for this purpose. The effectiveness of few commercial hemodialysis catheters that were coated with antibacterial agents has been tested in clinical trials against catheter-related infections of pathogenic bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis with promising results. Novel biomedical materials and engineering techniques, such as, surface micro/nano patterning and the conjugation of antimicrobial peptides, enzymes, metallic cations, and hydrophilic polymers (e.g., poly [ethylene glycol]) on the surface, has been suggested recently.
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- Elif Balikci
- Department of Tissue Engineering, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Istanbul, 34668, Turkey
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Istanbul, 34668, Turkey.,Department of Biomaterials, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Istanbul, 34668, Turkey
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Istanbul, 34668, Turkey.,Department of Biomaterials, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Istanbul, 34668, Turkey
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Istanbul, 34668, Turkey.,Department of Biomaterials, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Istanbul, 34668, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, School of Medicine, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Rize, 53100, Turkey
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Pandey VK, Srivastava KR, Ajmal G, Thakur VK, Gupta VK, Upadhyay SN, Mishra PK. Differential Susceptibility of Catheter Biomaterials to Biofilm-Associated Infections and Their Remedy by Drug-Encapsulated Eudragit RL100 Nanoparticles. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:E5110. [PMID: 31618903 PMCID: PMC6834321 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20205110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2019] [Revised: 10/09/2019] [Accepted: 10/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Biofilms are the cause of major bacteriological infections in patients. The complex architecture of Escherichia coli (E. coli) biofilm attached to the surface of catheters has been studied and found to depend on the biomaterial's surface properties. The SEM micrographs and water contact angle analysis have revealed that the nature of the surface affects the growth and extent of E. coli biofilm formation. In vitro studies have revealed that the Gram-negative E. coli adherence to implanted biomaterials takes place in accordance with hydrophobicity, i.e., latex > silicone > polyurethane > stainless steel. Permanent removal of E. coli biofilm requires 50 to 200 times more gentamicin sulfate (G-S) than the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) to remove 90% of E. coli biofilm (MBIC90). Here, in vitro eradication of biofilm-associated infection on biomaterials has been done by Eudragit RL100 encapsulated gentamicin sulfate (E-G-S) nanoparticle of range 140 nm. It is 10-20 times more effective against E. coli biofilm-associated infections eradication than normal unentrapped G-S. Thus, Eudragit RL100 mediated drug delivery system provides a promising way to reduce the cost of treatment with a higher drug therapeutic index.
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- Vivek Kumar Pandey
- Department of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India.
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- Enhanced Composites and Structures Center, School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing, Cranfield University, Bedfordshire MK43 0AL, UK.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, ERA Chair of Green Chemistry, Tallinn University of Technology, 12618 Tallinn, Estonia.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India.
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Barnes M, Feit C, Grant TA, Brisbois EJ. Antimicrobial polymer modifications to reduce microbial bioburden on endotracheal tubes and ventilator associated pneumonia. Acta Biomater 2019; 91:220-234. [PMID: 31022549 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2019.04.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2018] [Revised: 04/16/2019] [Accepted: 04/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Hospital associated infections (HAIs), infections acquired by patients during care in a hospital, remain a prevalent issue in the healthcare field. These infections often occur with the use of indwelling medical devices, such as endotracheal tubes (ETTs), that can result in ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). When examining the various routes of infection, VAP is associated with the highest incidence, rate of morbidity, and economic burden. Although ETTs are essential for the survival of patients requiring mechanical ventilation, their use comes with complications. The presence of an ETT in the airway impairs physiological host defense mechanisms for clearance of pathogens and provides a platform for oropharynx microorganism transport to the sterile tracheobronchial network. Antibiotics are administered to treat lower respiratory infections; however, they are not always effective and consequently can result in increased antibiotic resistance. Prophylactic approaches by altering the surface of ETTs to prevent the establishment and growth of bacteria have exhibited promising results. In addition, passive surface modifications that prevent bacterial establishment and growth, or active coatings that possess a bactericidal effect have also proven effective. In this review we aim to highlight the importance of preventing biofilm establishment on indwelling medical devices, focusing on ETTs. We will investigate successful antimicrobial modifications to ETTs and the future avenues that will ultimately decrease HAIs and improve patient care. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Infections that occur with indwelling medicals devices remain a constant concern in the medical field and can result in hospital-acquired infections. Specifically, ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) occurs with the use of an endotracheal tube (ETT). Infections often require use of antibiotics and can result in patient mortality. Our review includes a summary of the recent collective work of antimicrobial ETT modifications and potential avenues for further investigations in an effort to reduce VAP associated with ETTs. Polymer modifications with antibacterial nature have been developed and tested; however, a focus on ETTs is lacking and clinical availability of new antimicrobial ETT devices is limited. Our collective work shows the successful and prospective applications to the surfaces of ETTs that can support researchers and physicians to create safer medical devices.
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El-Houssaini HH, Elnabawy OM, Nasser HA, Elkhatib WF. Correlation between antifungal resistance and virulence factors in Candida albicans recovered from vaginal specimens. Microb Pathog 2019; 128:13-19. [DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2018.12.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2018] [Revised: 12/12/2018] [Accepted: 12/14/2018] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Yang Q, Lee A, Bentley RT, Lee H. Piezoresistor-Embedded Multifunctional Magnetic Microactuators for Implantable Self-Clearing Catheter. IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL 2019; 19:1373-1378. [PMID: 31579395 PMCID: PMC6774376 DOI: 10.1109/jsen.2018.2880576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Indwelling catheters are used widely in medicine to treat various chronic medical conditions. However, chronic implantation of catheters often leads to a premature failure due to biofilm accumulation. Previously we reported on the development of a self-clearing catheter by integrating polymer-based microscale magnetic actuators. The microactuator provides an active anti-biofouling mechanism to disrupt and remove adsorbed biofilm on demand using an externally applied stimulus. During an in vivo evaluation of self-clearing catheter, we realized that it is important to periodically monitor the performance of implanted microactuators. Here we integrate gold-based piezoresistive strain-gauge on our magnetic microactuators to directly monitor the device deflection with good sensitivity (0.035%/Deg) and linear range (±30°). With the integrated strain-gauge, we demonstrate the multi-functional capabilities of our magnetic microactuators that enable device alignment, flow-rate measurement, and obstruction detection and removal towards the development of chronically implantable self-clearing smart catheter.
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- Qi Yang
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907 USA
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- Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine, Department of Neurological Surgery, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN 46202 USA
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907 USA
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907 USA
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Li Y, Dong Y, Yang Y, Yu P, Zhang Y, Hu J, Li T, Zhang X, Liu X, Xu Q, Huang Q, Lin C. Rational Design of Silver Gradient for Studying Size Effect of Silver Nanoparticles on Contact Killing. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2019; 5:425-431. [PMID: 33405808 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.8b01282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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The cellular mechanism underlying bacteria responses to silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) has not been fully elucidated. Especially, it is difficult to distinguish the contact killing from release killing as Ag+ releases from AgNPs. In this paper, AgNPs gradient was designed for evaluating the size effect of AgNPs on contact killing. A size gradient of AgNPs (5-45 nm) was achieved on TiO2 nanotubes (TNTs) by rational design of bipolar electrochemical reaction, including applied voltage, electrolyte concentration, and sample size. High-throughput investigation of cellular responses showed that the smallest AgNPs were the most efficient in suppressing bacteria whereas the largest AgNPs were more favorable for MC3T3-E1 cell adhesion and proliferation. As Ag+ concentration was the same for the entire gradient, the difference in cellular responses was dominated by the contact effect (rather than difference in released Ag+) which was tuned by AgNPs size. This method offers new prospect for efficient evaluation of the contact effect of nanoparticles, such as Ag, Au, and Cu.
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- Yanran Li
- Shenzhen Research Institute of Xiamen University, Shenzhen 518057, China
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- Shenzhen Research Institute of Xiamen University, Shenzhen 518057, China
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- Shenzhen Research Institute of Xiamen University, Shenzhen 518057, China
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- Shenzhen Research Institute of Xiamen University, Shenzhen 518057, China
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- Shenzhen Research Institute of Xiamen University, Shenzhen 518057, China
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- John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138, United States
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- Department of Physics, National University of Singapore, 2 Science Drive 3, Singapore, 117542, Singapore
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- Shenzhen Research Institute of Xiamen University, Shenzhen 518057, China
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- Shenzhen Research Institute of Xiamen University, Shenzhen 518057, China
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Banerjee D, Shivapriya PM, Gautam PK, Misra K, Sahoo AK, Samanta SK. A Review on Basic Biology of Bacterial Biofilm Infections and Their Treatments by Nanotechnology-Based Approaches. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s40011-018-01065-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Olender A, Bogut A, Magryś A, Król-Turmińska K. A Novel Approach to Study the Effect of Ciprofloxacin on Biofilms of Corynebacterium spp. Using Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy. Pol J Microbiol 2018; 67:431-440. [PMID: 30550229 PMCID: PMC7256825 DOI: 10.21307/pjm-2018-051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Non-diphtherial corynebacteria are Gram-positive rods that cause opportunistic infections, what is supported by their ability to produce biofilm on artificial surfaces. In this study, the characteristic of the biofilm produced on vascular and urological catheters was determined using a confocal microscopy for the most frequently involved in infections diphtheroid species. They were represented by the reference strains of Corynebacterium striatum ATCC 6940 and C. amycolatum ATCC 700207. The effect of ciprofloxacin on the biofilm produced by the antibiotic-susceptible C. striatum strain was evaluated using three concentrations of the antimicrobial agent (2 ×, 4 ×, and 6 × the MIC – the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration). The basis for the interpretation of results was the statistical analysis of maximum points readings from the surface comprising a total of 245 areas of the biofilm image under the confocal microscope. It was observed that ciprofloxacin at a concentration equal to 4 × MIC paradoxically caused an enlargement of areas with live bacteria within the biofilm. Biofilm destruction required the application of ciprofloxacin at a concentration higher than 6 × MIC. This suggests that the use of relatively low doses of antimicrobial agents may increase the number of live bacteria within the biofilm, and further facilitate their detachment from the biofilm’s structure thus leading to the spread of bacteria into the bloodstream or to the neighboring tissues. The method of biofilm analysis presented here provides the original and novel approach to the investigation of the diphtheroid biofilms and their interaction with antimicrobial agents.
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- Alina Olender
- Department of Medical Microbiology, Medical University , Lublin , Poland
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Medical University , Lublin , Poland
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Medical University , Lublin , Poland
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Modelling the Nanomechanical Responses of Biofilms Grown on the Indenter Probe. Processes (Basel) 2018. [DOI: 10.3390/pr6070084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Ribeiro KL, Frías IAM, Franco OL, Dias SC, Sousa-Junior AA, Silva ON, Bakuzis AF, Oliveira MDL, Andrade CAS. Clavanin A-bioconjugated Fe 3O 4/Silane core-shell nanoparticles for thermal ablation of bacterial biofilms. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2018; 169:72-81. [PMID: 29751343 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2018.04.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2017] [Revised: 03/13/2018] [Accepted: 04/26/2018] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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The use of central venous catheters (CVC) is highly associated with nosocomial blood infections and its use largely requires a systematic assessment of benefits and risks. Bacterial contamination of these tubes is frequent and may result in development of microbial consortia also known as biofilm. The woven nature of biofilm provides a practical defense against antimicrobial agents, facilitating bacterial dissemination through the patient's body and development of antimicrobial resistance. In this work, the authors describe the modification of CVC tubing by immobilizing Fe3O4-aminosilane core-shell nanoparticles functionalized with antimicrobial peptide clavanin A (clavA) as an antimicrobial prophylactic towards Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae. Its anti-biofilm-attachment characteristic relies in clavA natural activity to disrupt the bacterial lipidic membrane. The aminosilane shell prevents iron leaching, which is an important nutrient for bacterial growth. Fe3O4-clavA-modified CVCs showed to decrease Gram-negative bacteria attachment up to 90% when compared to control clean CVC. Additionally, when hyperthermal treatment is triggered for 5 min at 80 °C in a tubing that already presents bacterial biofilm (CVC-BF), the viability of attached bacteria reduces up to 88%, providing an efficient solution to avoid changing catheter.
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- Kalline L Ribeiro
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Inovação Terapêutica, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, 50670-901 Recife, PE, Brazil.
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- Rede Pesquisa em Biotecnologia e Biodiversidade Pró-Centro-Oeste, Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Brazil.
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- Centro de Análise Proteômicas e Bioquímicas de Brasília, Universidade Católica de Brasília, Brasília, DF, Brazil; S-Inova Biotech, Pós-graduação em Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Dom Bosco, Campo Grande, MS, Brazil.
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- Centro de Análise Proteômicas e Bioquímicas de Brasília, Universidade Católica de Brasília, Brasília, DF, Brazil; Pós-Graduação em Biologia Animal, Campus Darcy Ribeiro, Universidade de Brasilia, DF, Brazil.
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- S-Inova Biotech, Pós-graduação em Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Dom Bosco, Campo Grande, MS, Brazil.
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- Instituto de Física, Universidade Federal de Goiás, 74690-900 Goiânia, GO, Brazil.
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Inovação Terapêutica, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, 50670-901 Recife, PE, Brazil; Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, 50670-901 Recife, PE, Brazil.
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Inovação Terapêutica, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, 50670-901 Recife, PE, Brazil; Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, 50670-901 Recife, PE, Brazil.
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Sylvia CJ, Wagel MA, Giare-Patel K, Spangler TA, Breznock EM, Gupta N. Chlorhexidine-coated peripherally inserted central catheters reduce fibroblastic sleeve formation in an in vivo ovine model. J Vasc Access 2018; 19:644-650. [DOI: 10.1177/1129729818769033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Purpose: This study compared an antimicrobial and anti-thrombogenic peripherally inserted central catheter treated with a chlorhexidine-based technology, a peripherally inserted central catheter with bulk distributed fluoro-oligomers, and a poly 2-methoxyethyl acrylate–based peripherally inserted central catheter to an untreated peripherally inserted central catheter (control) in an ovine model at 14 and 30 days post-implant. Methods: One of four types of peripherally inserted central catheters was surgically implanted into the left jugular vein of each of 18 sheep for 14 or 30 days. Blood analysis consisted of complete blood counts, serum chemistries, and coagulation (fibrinogen, prothrombin time, and partial thromboplastin time) profiles. Sheep were sacrificed to examine the vein and thorax. Histological analysis was performed on serial catheter sections using standard microscopy on hematoxylin and eosin–stained tissues. Results: All catheters developed fibroblastic sleeves at both 14 and 30 days. The chlorhexidine-peripherally inserted central catheter showed a 64% lower mean fibroblastic sleeve weight and a 66% shorter mean fibroblastic sleeve length compared to the untreated control at 14 days. By 30 days, compared to untreated control, the chlorhexidine-peripherally inserted central catheter showed 81% lower mean fibroblastic sleeve weight with 75% shorter mean fibroblastic sleeve length, the fluoro-oligomer-peripherally inserted central catheter showed 54% lower mean sheath weight with 40% shorter mean fibroblastic sleeve length, and the poly 2-methoxyethyl acrylate-peripherally inserted central catheter had 41% lower mean fibroblastic sleeve weight with 57% lower fibroblastic sleeve length. Conclusion: Among the three anti-thrombogenic peripherally inserted central catheter technologies, the chlorhexidine-peripherally inserted central catheter had the smallest fibroblastic sleeves, followed by the fluoro-oligomer-peripherally inserted central catheter, poly 2-methoxyethyl acrylate-peripherally inserted central catheter, and control peripherally inserted central catheter.
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- VDx Veterinary Diagnostics and Preclinical Research Services, Davis, CA, USA
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Sakita KM, Faria DR, Silva EMD, Tobaldini-Valério FK, Kioshima ES, Svidzinski TIE, Bonfim-Mendonça PDS. Healthcare workers' hands as a vehicle for the transmission of virulent strains of Candida spp.: A virulence factor approach. Microb Pathog 2017; 113:225-232. [PMID: 29074432 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2017.10.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2017] [Revised: 09/11/2017] [Accepted: 10/22/2017] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although the majority of Candida infections are thought to come from endogenous sources, the healthcare workers' (HCWs) hands are being increasingly reported as vehicles for the transmission of pathogens. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the susceptibility of yeast isolated from the HCWs' hands and ICU (Intensive Care Unit) surfaces to antifungal agents and to determine the virulence potential and the genetic similarity between the same. METHODS The susceptibility of yeasts from the HCWs' hands (n = 57) and ICU surfaces (n = 98) to conventional antifungals (fluconazole, voriconazole, amphotericin B and micafungin) was evaluated using the broth microdilution assay accordance with CLSI M27-A3. Additionally, some virulence factors such as adhesion and biofilm capacity on abiotic surfaces and on endothelial cells were evaluated, as well as germ tube formation. The similarity among yeast isolates were evaluated by the RAPD technique using the P4, OPA18 and OPE18 primers. RESULTS Five species of Candida were found on the HCWs' hands (C. albicans, C. parapsilosis (sensu stricto), C. glabrata, C. tropicalis and C. krusei) and two on ICU surfaces (C. albicans and C. parapsilosis (sensu stricto)). The isolates from hands had higher resistance rates, with C. glabrata having the highest indices (100% FLU; 100% MFG). The similarity of C. albicans from HCWs and ICU surfaces was ≥80% according to the three primers analyzed. Candida spp. from hands had a greater potential for adhesion and biofilm formation on abiotic surfaces (p < 0.05). C. albicans from ICU surfaces had the greatest potential of adhesion on endothelial cells after 2 and 24 h, and presented high filamentation in SEM images and formed more and larger germ tubes (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION the present study showed the significant virulence potential of yeasts transmitted in the hospital environment for the first time. Additionally, healthy people working in the ICU can carry these yeasts, which are capable of surviving in hospital surfaces, on their hands, offering a risk to patients, especially those who are immunocompromised.
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- Karina Mayumi Sakita
- Division of Medical Mycology, Teaching and Research Laboratory in Clinical Analyses, Department of Clinical Analysis of State University of Maringá, Paraná, Brazil
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- Division of Medical Mycology, Teaching and Research Laboratory in Clinical Analyses, Department of Clinical Analysis of State University of Maringá, Paraná, Brazil
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- Division of Medical Mycology, Teaching and Research Laboratory in Clinical Analyses, Department of Clinical Analysis of State University of Maringá, Paraná, Brazil
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- Division of Medical Mycology, Teaching and Research Laboratory in Clinical Analyses, Department of Clinical Analysis of State University of Maringá, Paraná, Brazil
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- Division of Medical Mycology, Teaching and Research Laboratory in Clinical Analyses, Department of Clinical Analysis of State University of Maringá, Paraná, Brazil
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- Division of Medical Mycology, Teaching and Research Laboratory in Clinical Analyses, Department of Clinical Analysis of State University of Maringá, Paraná, Brazil
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- Division of Medical Mycology, Teaching and Research Laboratory in Clinical Analyses, Department of Clinical Analysis of State University of Maringá, Paraná, Brazil.
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Quatrin PM, Verdi CM, de Souza ME, de Godoi SN, Klein B, Gundel A, Wagner R, de Almeida Vaucher R, Ourique AF, Santos RCV. Antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities of nanoemulsions containing Eucalyptus globulus oil against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Candida spp. Microb Pathog 2017; 112:230-242. [PMID: 28970174 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2017.09.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2017] [Revised: 09/27/2017] [Accepted: 09/28/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Candida species are the main responsible microorganisms for causing fungal infections worldwide, and Candida albicans is most frequently associated with infectious processes. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a gram-negative bacterium commonly found in immunocompromised patients. The infection persistence caused by these microorganisms is often related to antimicrobial resistance and biofilm formation. In this context, the objective of the present study was to prepare and characterize nanoemulsions containing Eucalyptus globulus oil and to verify its antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities against P. aeruginosa and Candida spp. The nanoemulsions had a size of approximately 76 nm, a polydispersity index of 0.22, a zeta potential of - 9,42 mV and a pH of approximately 5.0. The E. globulus oil was characterized by gas chromatography, being possible to observe its main components, such as 1-8-Cineol (75.8%), p- Cymene (7.5%), α-Pinene (7.4%) and Limonene (6.4%). The antimicrobial activity of the nanoemulsion was determined from the macrodilution tests and the cell viability curve, where the minimum fungicidal concentration of 0.7 mg/mL for C. albicans and 1.4 mg/mL for C. tropicalis and C. glabrata were obtained. However, the nanoemulsions did not present antimicrobial activity against P. aeruginosa, since it contains only 5% of the oil, being ineffective for this microorganism. The nanoencapsulated oil action against the formed biofilm was evaluated by atomic force microscopy and calcofluor staining, and the nanoemulsion was more efficient for two of the three Candida species when compared to free oil.
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- Priscilla Maciel Quatrin
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Microbiologia Agrícola e do Ambiente, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Nanociências, Centro Universitário Franciscano, Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Departamento de Microbiologia e Parasitologia, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Nanociências, Centro Universitário Franciscano, Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Nanociências, Centro Universitário Franciscano, Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Departamento de Tecnologia e Ciência dos Alimentos, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Departamento de Tecnologia e Ciência dos Alimentos, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Nanociências, Centro Universitário Franciscano, Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Nanociências, Centro Universitário Franciscano, Santa Maria, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Departamento de Microbiologia e Parasitologia, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brazil.
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Chloramphenicol-based poly(ester-ether)urethane bioconjugates with antibacterial properties for biomedical applications. Polym Bull (Berl) 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-017-2064-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Thomas R, Mathew S, Nayana AR, Mathews J, Radhakrishnan EK. Microbially and phytofabricated AgNPs with different mode of bactericidal action were identified to have comparable potential for surface fabrication of central venous catheters to combat Staphylococcus aureus biofilm. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY 2017; 171:96-103. [PMID: 28482226 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2017.04.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2017] [Accepted: 04/27/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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In spite of newer innovations and process improvements, catheter related infections still pose serious threat to hospitalized patients. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are well demonstrated to have antibacterial properties and also have been implemented for surface fabrication of many indwelling medical devices. So, herein we sought to compare the performance of AgNPs generated through biogenic routes using bacteria and plant extract for their antibacterial and antibiofilm potential against biofilm forming Staphylococcus aureus. The biosynthesized AgNPs were characterized by UV- Visible spectroscopy, HR-TEM and EDS analysis. The antibacterial efficiency of the nanoparticles was detected by Disc diffusion assay, MIC and MBC analysis. The antibiofilm properties of the nanoparticles were also investigated. The antibacterial mode of interaction of both nanoparticles on the bacterium was analyzed by HR-TEM. Insight into mode of interaction and mechanism of antibacterial activity of both AgNPs showed them to have promises for surface fabrication of central venous catheters. No study has been conducted so far to compare the efficiency of two different biogenic AgNPs and this highlights the novelty of the current work. Though both AgNPs were observed to exhibit comparable activity in terms of bactericidal and antibiofilm, the mode of bacterial interaction and degree of damage caused was entirely different.
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- Roshmi Thomas
- School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, P.D Hills (P.O), Kottayam, Kerala, Pin: 686 560, India
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- School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, P.D Hills (P.O), Kottayam, Kerala, Pin: 686 560, India
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- School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, P.D Hills (P.O), Kottayam, Kerala, Pin: 686 560, India
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- School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, P.D Hills (P.O), Kottayam, Kerala, Pin: 686 560, India
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- School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, P.D Hills (P.O), Kottayam, Kerala, Pin: 686 560, India.
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El-Sheekh MM, El-Kassas HY. Algal production of nano-silver and gold: Their antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities: A review. J Genet Eng Biotechnol 2016; 14:299-310. [PMID: 30647628 PMCID: PMC6299869 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgeb.2016.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2016] [Revised: 09/07/2016] [Accepted: 09/20/2016] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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The spreading of infectious diseases and the increase in incidence of drug resistance among pathogens have made the search for new antimicrobials inevitable, similarly is the cancer disease. Nowadays, there is a growing need for biosynthesized nanoparticles (NPs) as they are one of the most promising and novel therapeutic agents of biological origin. The unique physicochemical properties of the nano silver (Ag-NPs) as well as nano gold (Au-NPs) when combined with the growth inhibitory capacity against microbes lead to an upsurge in the research on NPs and their potential application as antimicrobials. The phytochemicals of marine algae that include hydroxyl, carboxyl, and amino functional groups can serve as effective metal reducing agents and as capping agents to provide a robust coating on the metal NPs. The biosynthesis of Ag-NPs and Au-NPs using green resources is a simple, environmentally friendly, pollutant-free and low-cost approach. The biosynthesized NPs using algae exerted an outstanding antimicrobial and cytotoxic effect.
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- National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Marine Environmental Division, Hydrobiology Laboratory, Alexandria, Egypt
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Maisetta G, Grassi L, Di Luca M, Bombardelli S, Medici C, Brancatisano FL, Esin S, Batoni G. Anti-biofilm properties of the antimicrobial peptide temporin 1Tb and its ability, in combination with EDTA, to eradicate Staphylococcus epidermidis biofilms on silicone catheters. BIOFOULING 2016; 32:787-800. [PMID: 27351824 DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2016.1194401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2016] [Accepted: 05/20/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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In search of new antimicrobials with anti-biofilm potential, in the present study activity of the frog-skin derived antimicrobial peptide temporin 1Tb (TB) against Staphylococcus epidermidis biofilms was investigated. A striking ability of TB to kill both forming and mature S. epidermidis biofilms was observed, especially when the peptide was combined with cysteine or EDTA, respectively. Kinetics studies demonstrated that the combination TB/EDTA was active against mature biofilms already after 2-4-h exposure. A double 4-h exposure of biofilms to TB/EDTA further increased the therapeutic potential of the same combination. Of note, TB/EDTA was able to eradicate S. epidermidis biofilms formed in vitro on silicone catheters. At eradicating concentrations, TB/EDTA did not cause hemolysis of human erythrocytes. The results shed light on the anti-biofilm properties of TB and suggest a possible application of the peptide in the lock therapy of catheters infected with S. epidermidis.
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- Giuseppantonio Maisetta
- a Department of Translational Research and new Technologies in Medicine and Surgery , University of Pisa , Pisa , Italy
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- a Department of Translational Research and new Technologies in Medicine and Surgery , University of Pisa , Pisa , Italy
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- b NEST, Istituto Nanoscienze-CNR and Scuola Normale Superiore , Pisa , Italy
- c Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Septic Surgical Unit , Charité University Medicine , Berlin , Germany
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- a Department of Translational Research and new Technologies in Medicine and Surgery , University of Pisa , Pisa , Italy
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- a Department of Translational Research and new Technologies in Medicine and Surgery , University of Pisa , Pisa , Italy
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- a Department of Translational Research and new Technologies in Medicine and Surgery , University of Pisa , Pisa , Italy
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- a Department of Translational Research and new Technologies in Medicine and Surgery , University of Pisa , Pisa , Italy
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- a Department of Translational Research and new Technologies in Medicine and Surgery , University of Pisa , Pisa , Italy
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Fungal infections constitute a major threat to an escalating number of critically ill patients. Fungi are eukaryotic organisms and, as such, there is a limited armamentarium of antifungal drugs, which leads to high mortality rates. Moreover, fungal infections are often associated with the formation of biofilms, which contribute to virulence and further complicate treatment due to the high level of antifungal drug resistance displayed by sessile cells within these microbial communities. Thus, the treatment of fungal infections associated with a biofilm etiology represents a formidable and unmet clinical challenge. The increasing importance and awareness of fungal biofilms is reflected by the fact that this is now an area of very active research. Studies in the last decade have provided important insights into fungal biofilm biology, physiology, and pathology, as well as into the molecular basis of biofilm resistance. Here we discuss how this accumulated knowledge may inform the development of new antibiofilm strategies and therapeutics that are urgently needed.
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Ketchum AR, Kappler MP, Wu J, Xi C, Meyerhoff ME. The preparation and characterization of nitric oxide releasing silicone rubber materials impregnated with S-nitroso- tert-dodecyl mercaptan. J Mater Chem B 2016; 4:422-430. [PMID: 27087965 PMCID: PMC4826759 DOI: 10.1039/c5tb01664a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Recently, considerable research efforts have focused on increasing the biocompatibility a nd bactericidal activity of biomedical polymeric devices (e.g., catheters, etc.) through incorporation of nitric oxide (NO) releasing molecules. NO is an important endogenous molecule that is well known for enhancing blood flow via its vasodilatory activity, but it also exhibits potent antithrombotic and antimicrobial properties. In this work, we demonstrate that silicone rubber tubing can be impregnated with a tertiary S-nitrosothiol (RSNO), S-nitroso-tert-dodecylmercaptan, via a simple solvent swelling method. We further characterize the NO release and RSNO leaching from the tubing over time via use of chemiluminescence and UV/Vis spectroscopy, respectively. The tubing is shown to maintain an NO flux above the physiological levels released by endothelial cells, 0.5-4.0 × 10-10 molcm-2min-1, for more than 3 weeks while stored at 37 °C and exhibit minimal leaching. Finally, the RSNO impregnated tu bing exhibits significant antimicrobial activity over a 21 d period (vs. controls) during incubation in a CDC bioreactor after inoculation of media with S. aureus bacteria. The use of such lipophilic RSNO impregnated silicone rubber tubing could dramatically reduce the risk of catheter-related infections, which are a common problem associated with placement of intravascular or urinary catheters.
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- Alex R Ketchum
- Department of Chemistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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Wu K, Yang Y, Zhang Y, Deng J, Lin C. Antimicrobial activity and cytocompatibility of silver nanoparticles coated catheters via a biomimetic surface functionalization strategy. Int J Nanomedicine 2015; 10:7241-52. [PMID: 26664115 PMCID: PMC4671771 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s92307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Catheter-related bloodstream infections are a significant problem in the clinic and may result in a serious infection. Here, we developed a facile and green procedure for buildup of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) on the central venous catheters (CVCs) surface. Inspired by mussel adhesive proteins, dopamine was used to form a thin polydopamine layer and induce AgNPs formation without additional reductants or stabilizers. The chemical and physicochemical properties of AgNPs coated CVCs were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and water contact angle. The Staphylococcus aureus culture experiment was used to study the antibacterial properties. The cytocompatibility was assessed by water soluble tetrazolium salts (WST-1) assay, fluorescence staining, and scanning electron microscopy analysis. The results indicated that the CVCs surface was successfully coated with compact AgNPs. AgNPs were significantly well separated and spherical with a size of 30–50 nm. The density of AgNPs could be modulated by the concentration of silver nitrate solution. The antibacterial activity was dependent on the AgNPs dose. The high dose of AgNPs showed excellent antibacterial activity while associated with increased cytotoxicity. The appropriate density of AgNPs coated CVCs could exhibit improved biocompatibility and maintained evident sterilization effect. It is promising to design mussel-inspired silver releasing CVCs with both significant antimicrobial efficacy and appropriate biological safety.
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- Ke Wu
- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Dongnan Hospital of Xiamen University, Zhangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Medical Materials, Beijing Medical Implant Engineering Research Center, Beijing Naton Technology Group, Beijing, People's Republic of China ; State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Medical Materials, Beijing Medical Implant Engineering Research Center, Beijing Naton Technology Group, Beijing, People's Republic of China ; State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Dongnan Hospital of Xiamen University, Zhangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Medical Materials, Beijing Medical Implant Engineering Research Center, Beijing Naton Technology Group, Beijing, People's Republic of China ; State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, People's Republic of China
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Silva-Dias A, Miranda IM, Branco J, Monteiro-Soares M, Pina-Vaz C, Rodrigues AG. Adhesion, biofilm formation, cell surface hydrophobicity, and antifungal planktonic susceptibility: relationship among Candida spp. Front Microbiol 2015; 6:205. [PMID: 25814989 PMCID: PMC4357307 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2015.00205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 120] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2015] [Accepted: 02/26/2015] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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We have performed the characterization of the adhesion profile, biofilm formation, cell surface hydrophobicity (CSH) and antifungal susceptibility of 184 Candida clinical isolates obtained from different human reservoirs. Adhesion was quantified using a flow cytometric assay and biofilm formation was evaluated using two methodologies: XTT and crystal violet assay. CSH was quantified with the microbial adhesion to hydrocarbons test while planktonic susceptibility was assessed accordingly the CLSI protocol for yeast M27-A3 S4. Yeast cells of non-albicans species exhibit increased ability to adhere and form biofilm. However, the correlation between adhesion and biofilm formation varied according to species and also with the methodology used for biofilm assessment. No association was found between strain's site of isolation or planktonic antifungal susceptibility and adhesion or biofilm formation. Finally CSH seemed to be a good predictor for biofilm formation but not for adhesion. Despite the marked variability registered intra and inter species, C. tropicalis and C. parapsilosis were the species exhibiting high adhesion profile. C. tropicalis, C. guilliermondii, and C. krusei revealed higher biofilm formation values in terms of biomass. C. parapsilosis was the species with lower biofilm metabolic activity.
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- Ana Silva-Dias
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto Porto, Portugal ; Cardiovascular Research and Development Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto Porto, Portugal ; CINTESIS - Center for Health Technology and Services Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto Porto, Portugal ; Cardiovascular Research and Development Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto Porto, Portugal ; CINTESIS - Center for Health Technology and Services Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto Porto, Portugal
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- CINTESIS - Center for Health Technology and Services Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto Porto, Portugal ; CIDES, Department of Information and Decision Sciences in Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto Porto, Portugal ; CINTESIS - Center for Health Technology and Services Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto Porto, Portugal ; Department of Microbiology, Centro Hospitalar S. João Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto Porto, Portugal ; CINTESIS - Center for Health Technology and Services Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto Porto, Portugal ; Burn Unit and Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Centro Hospitalar S. João Porto, Portugal
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Silva-Dias A, Miranda IM, Branco J, Cobrado L, Monteiro-Soares M, Pina-Vaz C, Rodrigues AG. In vitro antifungal activity and in vivo antibiofilm activity of cerium nitrate against Candida species. J Antimicrob Chemother 2015; 70:1083-93. [PMID: 25558078 DOI: 10.1093/jac/dku511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to clarify the antifungal properties of cerium, a lanthanide member, against Candida species. A comprehensive study with planktonic and sessile cells was performed. The ability of cerium nitrate (CN) to impair in vitro and in vivo biofilm formation was evaluated and its potential use in biofilm treatment was also evaluated. METHODS Forty-eight clinical isolates of different Candida species and the type strain ATCC 90028 were tested according to the protocol M27-A3. The MICs and minimum lethal concentrations were determined. A time-kill assay was performed and a cytometric kinetic study was performed using live/dead markers. Biofilm inhibition and biofilm susceptibility in the presence of cerium was evaluated by quantification of the biofilm metabolic activity and total biomass with XTT and crystal violet assays, respectively. CN in vivo efficacy as a coating for medical indwelling devices was evaluated for the first time for Candida parapsilosis, using a mouse subcutaneous foreign body model using polyurethane catheter segments. Scanning electron microscopy was used to assess biofilm architecture after CN treatment. RESULTS The MICs for planktonic cells correlated with severe cellular metabolic activity impairment and membrane damage after 3 h of incubation. Moreover, CN efficiently prevented biofilm formation both in vitro and in vivo in segments of polyurethane catheters. At higher concentrations, it was also able to disorganize and almost eradicate preformed biofilms. CONCLUSIONS Our results strongly suggest that CN application in the clinical setting might be effective in preventing the formation of biofilm-associated infections, namely through catheter coating and ultimately as an antimicrobial lock therapy.
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- Ana Silva-Dias
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal Cardiovascular Research & Development Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal CINTESIS, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal Cardiovascular Research & Development Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal CINTESIS, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal Cardiovascular Research & Development Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal CINTESIS, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal Burn Unit and Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Centro Hospitalar S. João, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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- CIDES, Department of Information and Decision Sciences in Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal Cardiovascular Research & Development Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal CINTESIS, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal Department of Microbiology, Centro Hospitalar S. João, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal Cardiovascular Research & Development Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal CINTESIS, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal Burn Unit and Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Centro Hospitalar S. João, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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Macocinschi D, Filip D, Paslaru E, Munteanu BS, Dumitriu RP, Pricope GM, Aflori M, Dobromir M, Nica V, Vasile C. Polyurethane–extracellular matrix/silver bionanocomposites for urinary catheters. J BIOACT COMPAT POL 2014. [DOI: 10.1177/0883911514560661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Polyurethane–extracellular matrix membranes with bionanocomposites or coatings containing a small amount of biocompatible polymers such as hydrolyzed collagen, elastin, hyaluronic acid or chondroitin sulfate, and silver were obtained by solvent casting or electrospinning/electrospraying of the polyurethane–extracellular matrix–Ag formulations onto pure polyurethane membrane in order to achieve improved antibacterial biomaterials for urinary catheters. Using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, the interaction of the incorporated silver nanoparticles with polyurethane–extracellular matrix was found, while X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction analyses ws used to determine the presence of metallic Ag for polyurethane membrane and Ag only in oxidized state for polyurethane–extracellular matrix membranes due to the stabilizing effect of polymeric components. The in vitro antimicrobial tests against Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhymurium, and Listeria monocytogenes were used for the evaluation of the antimicrobial efficiency.
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- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Iasi, Romania
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- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Iasi, Romania
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- Veterinary and the Food Safety Laboratory, Food Safety Department, Iasi, Romania
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- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Physics, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Physics, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Iasi, Romania
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- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Iasi, Romania
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Levering V, Wang Q, Shivapooja P, Zhao X, López GP. Soft robotic concepts in catheter design: an on-demand fouling-release urinary catheter. Adv Healthc Mater 2014; 3:1588-96. [PMID: 24668920 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201400035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2014] [Revised: 02/24/2014] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Infectious biofilms are problematic in many healthcare-related devices and are especially challenging and ubiquitous in urinary catheters. This report presents an on-demand fouling-release methodology to mechanically disrupt and remove biofilms, and proposes this method for the active removal of infectious biofilms from the previously inaccessible main drainage lumen of urinary catheters. Mature Proteus mirabilis crystalline biofilms detach from silicone elastomer substrates upon application of strain to the substrate, and increasing the strain rate increases biofilm detachment. The study presents a quantitative relationship between applied strain rate and biofilm debonding through an analysis of biofilm segment length and the driving force for debonding. Based on this mechanism, hydraulic and pneumatic elastomer actuation is used to achieve surface strain selectively within the lumen of prototypes of sections of a fouling-release urinary catheter. Proof-of-concept prototypes of sections of active, fouling-release catheters are constructed using techniques typical to soft robotics including 3D printing and replica molding, and those prototypes demonstrate release of mature P. mirabilis crystalline biofilms (e.g., ≈90%) from strained surfaces. These results provide a basis for the development of a new urinary catheter technology in which infectious biofilms are effectively managed through new methods that are entirely complementary to existing approaches.
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- Vrad Levering
- Research Triangle MRSEC; Duke University; Durham NC 27708 USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering; Duke University; Durham NC 27708 USA
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- Research Triangle MRSEC; Duke University; Durham NC 27708 USA
- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science; Duke University; Durham NC 27708 USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering; Duke University; Durham NC 27708 USA
- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science; Duke University; Durham NC 27708 USA
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- Research Triangle MRSEC; Duke University; Durham NC 27708 USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering; Duke University; Durham NC 27708 USA
- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science; Duke University; Durham NC 27708 USA
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Barakat HS, Kassem MA, El-Khordagui LK, Khalafallah NM. Vancomycin-eluting niosomes: a new approach to the inhibition of staphylococcal biofilm on abiotic surfaces. AAPS PharmSciTech 2014; 15:1263-74. [PMID: 24895077 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-014-0141-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2013] [Accepted: 05/07/2014] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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A new vancomycin (VCM)-eluting mixed bilayer niosome formulation was evaluated for the control of staphylococcal colonization and biofilm formation on abiotic surfaces, a niosome application not explored to date. Cosurfactant niosomes were prepared using a Span 60/Tween 40/cholesterol blend (1: 1: 2). Tween 40, a polyethoxylated amphiphile, was included to enhance VCM entrapment and confer niosomal surface properties precluding bacterial adhesion. VCM-eluting niosomes showed good quality attributes including relatively high entrapment efficiency (∼50%), association of Tween 40 with vesicles in a constant proportion (∼87%), biphasic release profile suitable for inhibiting early bacterial colonization, and long-term stability at 4°C for a 12-month study period. Niosomes significantly enhanced VCM activity against planktonic bacteria of nine staphylococcal strains. Using microtiter plates as abiotic surface, VCM-eluting niosomes proved superior to VCM in inhibiting biofilm formation, eradicating surface-borne biofilms, inhibiting biofilm growth, and interfering with biofilm induction by VCM subminimal inhibitory concentrations. Data suggest dual functionality of cosurfactant VCM-eluting niosomes as passive colonization inhibiting barrier and active antimicrobial-controlled delivery system, two functions recognized in infection control of abiotic surfaces and medical devices.
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Dialysis Central Venous Catheter Types and Performance. J Vasc Access 2014; 15 Suppl 7:S140-6. [DOI: 10.5301/jva.5000262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/14/2014] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The choice of both short-term (nontunneled) and long-term (tunneled) central venous catheters (CVCs) for hemodialysis is a difficult one, due to the large number of available catheters, with very different characteristics and cost. CVC-related complications (in particular infections, thrombosis and inefficient dialysis) can determine ominous consequences and death, with extremely elevated costs due to prolonged hospitalization and expensive procedures. Thus, the correct balance between cost and quality of CVC is required when deciding which kind of CVC should be adopted. In this regard, the design of CVCs has become a very active area of industrial and clinical research, with the ultimate goal of improving the long-term function of the catheter and of reducing complication rates, because even small improvements in the complication or reintervention rates have a positive impact on individual patient care and cost to society. In this article we review the general features of CVCs, including differences between tunneled and nontunneled CVCs, materials and their compatibility with lock solutions, the implications of straight versus precurved design in nontunneled CVCs, lumen and tip features with their clinical implications, catheter coatings and their effect on infection and thrombosis.
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Lebeaux D, Fernández-Hidalgo N, Chauhan A, Lee S, Ghigo JM, Almirante B, Beloin C. Management of infections related to totally implantable venous-access ports: challenges and perspectives. THE LANCET. INFECTIOUS DISEASES 2014; 14:146-59. [DOI: 10.1016/s1473-3099(13)70266-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Gomes F, Teixeira P, Oliveira R. Mini-review: Staphylococcus epidermidis as the most frequent cause of nosocomial infections: old and new fighting strategies. BIOFOULING 2014; 30:131-141. [PMID: 24283376 DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2013.848858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Staphylococcus epidermidis is nowadays regarded as the most frequent cause of nosocomial infections and indwelling medical device-associated infections. One of the features that contributes to the success of this microorganism and which is elemental to the onset of pathogenesis is its ability to form biofilms. Cells in this mode of growth are inherently more resistant to antimicrobials. Seeking to treat staphylococcal-related infections and to prevent their side effects, such as the significant morbidity and health care costs, many efforts are being made to develop of new and effective antistaphylococcal drugs. Indeed, due to its frequency and extreme resistance to treatment, staphylococcal-associated infections represent a serious burden for the public health system. This review will provide an overview of some conventional and emerging anti-biofilm approaches in the management of medical device-associated infections related to this important nosocomial pathogen.
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- F Gomes
- a Centre of Biological Engineering, IBB - Institute for Biotechnology and Bioengineering, University of Minho , Braga , Portugal
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Agarwala M, Barman T, Gogoi D, Choudhury B, Pal AR, Yadav RNS. Highly effective antibiofilm coating of silver-polymer nanocomposite on polymeric medical devices deposited by one step plasma process. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2014; 102:1223-35. [DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.33106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2013] [Revised: 12/03/2013] [Accepted: 01/04/2014] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Munin Agarwala
- Physical Sciences Division Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology; Paschim Boragaon, Garchuk; Guwahati 781035 Assam India
- Centre for Studies in Biotechnology; Dibrugarh University; Dibrugarh 786004 Assam India
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- Physical Sciences Division Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology; Paschim Boragaon, Garchuk; Guwahati 781035 Assam India
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- Physical Sciences Division Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology; Paschim Boragaon, Garchuk; Guwahati 781035 Assam India
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- Guwahati Biotech Park; Technology Complex, IIT Guwahati; Guwahati 781039 India
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- Physical Sciences Division Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology; Paschim Boragaon, Garchuk; Guwahati 781035 Assam India
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- Centre for Studies in Biotechnology; Dibrugarh University; Dibrugarh 786004 Assam India
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Iarikov DD, Kargar M, Sahari A, Russel L, Gause KT, Behkam B, Ducker WA. Antimicrobial Surfaces Using Covalently Bound Polyallylamine. Biomacromolecules 2013; 15:169-76. [DOI: 10.1021/bm401440h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Dmitri D. Iarikov
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, ‡Department of Mechanical Engineering, and §School of Biomedical
Engineering and Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, ‡Department of Mechanical Engineering, and §School of Biomedical
Engineering and Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, ‡Department of Mechanical Engineering, and §School of Biomedical
Engineering and Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, ‡Department of Mechanical Engineering, and §School of Biomedical
Engineering and Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, ‡Department of Mechanical Engineering, and §School of Biomedical
Engineering and Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, ‡Department of Mechanical Engineering, and §School of Biomedical
Engineering and Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, ‡Department of Mechanical Engineering, and §School of Biomedical
Engineering and Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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Pierce CG, Srinivasan A, Uppuluri P, Ramasubramanian AK, López-Ribot JL. Antifungal therapy with an emphasis on biofilms. Curr Opin Pharmacol 2013; 13:726-30. [PMID: 24011516 DOI: 10.1016/j.coph.2013.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 108] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2013] [Revised: 07/22/2013] [Accepted: 08/13/2013] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Fungal infections are on the rise as advances in modern medicine prolong the lives of severely ill patients. Fungi are eukaryotic organisms and there are a limited number of targets for antifungal drug development; as a result the antifungal arsenal is exceedingly limited. Azoles, polyenes and echinocandins constitute the mainstay of antifungal therapy for patients with life-threatening mycoses. One of the main factors complicating antifungal therapy is the formation of fungal biofilms, microbial communities displaying resistance to most antifungal agents. A better understanding of fungal biofilms provides for new opportunities for the development of urgently needed novel antifungal agents and strategies.
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- Christopher G Pierce
- Department of Biology, The University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249, USA; South Texas Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases, The University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249, USA
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Paladini F, Pollini M, Deponti D, Di Giancamillo A, Peretti G, Sannino A. Effect of silver nanocoatings on catheters for haemodialysis in terms of cell viability, proliferation, morphology and antibacterial activity. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2013; 24:1105-1112. [PMID: 23371767 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-013-4870-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2012] [Accepted: 01/18/2013] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The onset of infections associated to bacterial proliferation and biofilm formation on indwelling medical devices represents the major risk of morbidity and mortality among patients. In order to contain the risk of infections in clinical practice, there is a growing interest nowadays in silver-based products due to the strong antimicrobial efficacy of silver against a broad spectrum of microorganisms. In this work, temporary catheters for haemodialysis were coated with silver nano-particles through the in situ photo-reduction of a silver salt in alcoholic solution. A homogeneous distribution of silver particles firmly bonded to the substrate was obtained through the adopted technique. An optimisation study was required to define the amount of silver, in order to obtain good efficacy against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and no cytotoxic effect. At this purpose, three concentrations of silver, 0.1, 0.25 and 0.5 wt%, have been deposited and tested with respect to bacterial reduction percentage and cellular response. Particularly, bacterial enumeration on Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, and BrdU incorporation, TUNEL assay and Actin staining on a selected primary cell population were performed on catheters treated with the different silver solutions. The silver percentages tested demonstrated strong antibacterial properties together with a good cellular response, thus indicating that the developed product could be proposed in clinical practice and that the lower percentage tested can be preferred with evident advantages in terms of costs.
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- F Paladini
- Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, Lecce, Italy
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Infective endocarditis in intravenous drug abusers: an update. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis 2012; 31:2905-10. [PMID: 22714640 DOI: 10.1007/s10096-012-1675-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2012] [Accepted: 06/05/2012] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Infective endocarditis despite advances in diagnosis remains a common cause of hospitalization, with high morbidity and mortality rates. Through literature review it is possible to conclude that polymicrobial endocarditis occurs mainly in intravenous drug abusers with predominance in the right side of the heart, often with tricuspid valve involvement. This fact can be associated with the type of drug used by the patients; therefore, knowledge of the patient's history is critical for adjustment of the therapy. It is also important to emphasize that the most common combinations of organisms in polymicrobial infective endocarditis are: Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumonia and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, as well as mixed cultures of Candida spp. and bacteria. A better understanding of the epidemiology and associated risk factors are required in order to develop an efficient therapy, although PE studies are difficult to perform due to the rarity of cases and lack of prospective cohorts.
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Sileika TS, Kim HD, Maniak P, Messersmith PB. Antibacterial performance of polydopamine-modified polymer surfaces containing passive and active components. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2011; 3:4602-4610. [PMID: 22044029 DOI: 10.1021/am200978h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 228] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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A growing number of device-related nosocomial infections, elevated hospitalization costs, and patient morbidity necessitate the development of novel antibacterial strategies for clinical devices. We have previously demonstrated a simple, aqueous polydopamine dip-coating method to functionalize surfaces for a wide variety of uses. Here, we extend this strategy with the goal of imparting antifouling and antimicrobial properties to substrates, exploiting the ability of polydopamine to immobilize polymers and induce metal nanoparticle formation. Polydopamine was deposited as a thin adherent film of 4 nm thickness from alkaline aqueous solution onto polycarbonate substrates, followed by grafting of antifouling polymer polyethylene glycol and in situ deposition of silver nanoparticles onto the polydopamine coated polycarbonate substrates. Elemental and morphological surface analyses confirmed successful grafting of polyethylene glycol brushes onto polydopamine-coated substrates, as well as spontaneous silver nanoparticle formation for polydopamine-coated substrates incubated in silver-nitrate solutions. Sustained silver release was observed over at least 7 days from silver-coated substrates, and the release kinetics could be modulated via additional polydopamine overlayers. In vitro functional assays employing gram negative and positive strains demonstrated dual fouling resistance and antibacterial properties of the coatings due to the fouling resistance of grafted polyethylene glycol and antibacterial effect of silver, respectively. Polycarbonate substrates coated only with silver using a method similar to existing commercial coatings provided an antibacterial effect but failed to inhibit bacterial attachment. Taking into account the previously demonstrated substrate versatility of polydopamine coatings, our findings suggest that this strategy could be implemented on a variety of substrate materials to simultaneously improve antifouling and antimicrobial performance.
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- Tadas S Sileika
- Biomedical Engineering Department, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, USA
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