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Vila-Nova TEL, Leão RDS, Santiago Junior JF, Pellizzer EP, Vasconcelos BCDE, Moraes SLD. Photodynamic therapy in the treatment of denture stomatitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Prosthet Dent 2023; 130:825-832. [PMID: 35125209 DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2021.11.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2021] [Revised: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Photodynamic therapy is widely used in dentistry, but limited evidence exists regarding its effectiveness in treating denture stomatitis. High resistance to antifungals has been reported, and photodynamic therapy could be an alternative treatment. PURPOSE The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate whether photodynamic therapy is effective in reducing denture stomatitis. MATERIAL AND METHODS A systematic review was conducted based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) checklist and recorded in the prospective register of systematic reviews (PROSPERO) (CRD42020205589) to answer the population, intervention, control, outcome (PICO) question: "Is photodynamic therapy effective in the treatment of denture stomatitis when compared with the use of antifungal agents?" Electronic searches were performed in databases PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane library, and Web of Science for articles published until February 2021 by using the following terms: (denture stomatitis OR oral candidiasis) AND (low-level light therapy OR laser therapy OR lasers OR photodynamic therapies OR photochemotherapy) AND (antifungal drugs OR antifungal agents OR antimicrobial OR treatment). Clinical trials and randomized clinical trials, studies in the English language, and studies comparing antifungal agents with photodynamic therapy were included. RESULTS In total, 5 articles were selected for the qualitative analysis and 3 for the meta-analysis. No significant difference was detected between antifungal therapy and photodynamic therapy in the reduction of colony-forming units on the palate. In a subgroup analysis, a significant difference was found in the reduction of colony-forming units on the palate at 15 days and at the denture surface at 30 days. CONCLUSIONS Photodynamic therapy is effective in the treatment of denture stomatitis, but after 30 days and 15 days, the antifungals demonstrated better performance.
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- Taciana Emília Leite Vila-Nova
- PhD student, Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Pernambuco (UPE), Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Adjunct Professor of Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Pernambuco University (UPE), Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Full Professor of Departament of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba Dental School, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Associate Professor, Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Pernambuco (UPE), Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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Hu Q, Li T, Yang J, Peng Y, Liu Q, Liu N. Efficacy of photodynamic therapy in the treatment of oral candidiasis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:802. [PMID: 37884914 PMCID: PMC10605952 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03484-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the clinical efficacy of photodynamic therapy (PDT) as an adjunct or alternative to traditional antifungal drugs in the treatment of oral candidiasis, and to provide evidence-based medical evidence for its use in the treatment of oral candidiasis. METHODS Computer combined with manual retrieval of China Academic Journals Full-text Database (CNKI), China Biomedical Literature Database (CBM), Chinese Science and Technology Journal Database (VIP), Wanfang Database, PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Embase, Scopus retrieval for articles published before January 2023, basic information and required data were extracted according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, and the Revman V5.4 software was used to conduct Meta-analysis of the included literature. RESULTS A total of 11 articles were included, 7 of which used nystatin as an antifungal drug, 2 of which were combined treatment of PDT and nystatin, 2 of the remaining 4 articles were treated with fluconazole, and 2 were treated with miconazole. Meta results showed that PDT was superior to nystatin in reducing the number of oral candida colonies in the palate of patients MD = -0.87, 95%CI = (-1.52,-0.23), P = 0.008, the difference was statistically significant, and the denture site MD = -1.03, 95%CI = (-2.21, -0.15), P = 0.09, the difference was not statistically significant; compared with the efficacy of fluconazole, RR = 1.01, 95%CI = (0.56,1.83), P = 0.96; compared with miconazole RR = 0.55, 95%CI = (0.38, 0.81), P = 0.002; PDT combined with nystatin RR = 1.27, 95%CI = (1.06, 1.52), P = 0.01; recurrence rate RR = 0.28, 95%CI = (0.09, 0.88), P = 0.03. CONCLUSIONS PDT was effective in the treatment of oral candidiasis; PDT was more effective than nystatin for the treatment of denture stomatitis in the palate, while there was no significant difference between the two for the denture site; The efficacy of PDT for oral candidiasis was similar to that of fluconazole; PDT was less effective than miconazole for oral candidiasis; Compared with nystatin alone, the combination of PDT and nystatin is more effective in treating oral candidiasis with less risk of recurrence.
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- Qiaoyu Hu
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Hebei Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Hebei Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Hebei Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Hebei Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Hebei Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017, China.
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Hebei Medical University, No. 383, Zhongshan East Road, Shijiazhuang, 050017, PR China.
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The Dynamics of Cryptococcus neoformans Cell and Transcriptional Remodeling during Infection. Cells 2022; 11:cells11233896. [PMID: 36497155 PMCID: PMC9740611 DOI: 10.3390/cells11233896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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The phenotypic plasticity of Cryptococcus neoformans is widely studied and demonstrated in vitro, but its influence on pathogenicity remains unclear. In this study, we investigated the dynamics of cryptococcal cell and transcriptional remodeling during pulmonary infection in a murine model. We showed that in Cryptococcus neoformans, cell size reduction (cell body ≤ 3 µm) is important for initial adaptation during infection. This change was associated with reproductive fitness and tissue invasion. Subsequently, the fungus develops mechanisms aimed at resistance to the host’s immune response, which is determinant for virulence. We investigated the transcriptional changes involved in this cellular remodeling and found an upregulation of transcripts related to ribosome biogenesis at the beginning (6 h) of infection and a later (10 days) upregulation of transcripts involved in the inositol pathway, energy production, and the proteasome. Consistent with a role for the proteasome, we found that its inhibition delayed cell remodeling during infection with the H99 strain. Altogether, these results further our understanding of the infection biology of C. neoformans and provide perspectives to support therapeutic and diagnostic targets for cryptococcosis.
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Similarities and Differences among Species Closely Related to Candida albicans: C. tropicalis, C. dubliniensis, and C. auris. Cell Microbiol 2022. [DOI: 10.1155/2022/2599136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Although Candida species are widespread commensals of the microflora of healthy individuals, they are also among the most important human fungal pathogens that under certain conditions can cause diseases (candidiases) of varying severity ranging from mild superficial infections of the mucous membranes to life-threatening systemic infections. So far, the vast majority of research aimed at understanding the molecular basis of pathogenesis has been focused on the most common species—Candida albicans. Meanwhile, other closely related species belonging to the CTG clade, namely, Candida tropicalis and Candida dubliniensis, are becoming more important in clinical practice, as well as a relatively newly identified species, Candida auris. Despite the close relationship of these microorganisms, it seems that in the course of evolution, they have developed distinct biochemical, metabolic, and physiological adaptations, which they use to fit to commensal niches and achieve full virulence. Therefore, in this review, we describe the current knowledge on C. tropicalis, C. dubliniensis, and C. auris virulence factors, the formation of a mixed species biofilm and mutual communication, the environmental stress response and related changes in fungal cell metabolism, and the effect of pathogens on host defense response and susceptibility to antifungal agents used, highlighting differences with respect to C. albicans. Special attention is paid to common diagnostic problems resulting from similarities between these species and the emergence of drug resistance mechanisms. Understanding the different strategies to achieve virulence, used by important opportunistic pathogens of the genus Candida, is essential for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Amarasinghe A, Muhandiram M, Kodithuwakku S, Thilakumara I, Jayatilake J. Identification, genotyping and invasive enzyme production of oral Candida species from denture induced stomatitis patients and healthy careers. JOURNAL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, MEDICINE, AND PATHOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoms.2021.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Cytokine-Mediated Inflammation in the Oral Cavity and Its Effect on Lipid Nanocarriers. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11051330. [PMID: 34070004 PMCID: PMC8157841 DOI: 10.3390/nano11051330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2021] [Revised: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Topical drug administration to the oral mucosa proves to be a promising treatment alternative for inflammatory diseases. However, disease-related changes in the cell barrier must be considered when developing such delivery systems. This study aimed at investigating the changes in the lining mucosa caused by inflammation and evaluating the consequences on drug delivery systems such as nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC). For this, TR146 cells were treated with inflammatory cytokines and bacterial components. Cell viability and integrity, reactive oxygen species (ROS), and interleukin (IL)-8 release were used as endpoints to assess inflammation. Translocation of phosphatidylserine, cytoskeletal arrangement, opening of desmosomes, and cell proliferation were examined. Transport studies with NLC were performed considering active and passive pathways. The results showed that IL-1ß and tumor necrosis factor α induced inflammation by increasing IL-8 and ROS production (22-fold and 2-fold). Morphologically, loss of cell–cell connections and formation of stress fibers and hyperplasia were observed. The charge of the cell membrane shifted from neutral to negative, which increased the absorption of NLC due to the repulsive interactions between the hydrophobic negative particles and the cell membrane on the one hand, and interactions with lipophilic membrane proteins such as caveolin on the other.
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Role of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy in reducing whole salivary oral yeasts colonization in type-2 diabetic and non-diabetic patients with and without dental implants. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2021; 33:102183. [PMID: 33454393 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2021.102183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2020] [Revised: 12/31/2020] [Accepted: 01/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim was to assess the impact of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) in reducing whole salivary oral yeasts colonization in type-2 diabetic and non-diabetic patients with dental implants. METHODS Type-2 diabetic and self-reported non-diabetic patients were included. Participants were divided into the following groups: Group-1: Type-2 diabetic patients with dental implants; Group-2: Non-diabetic patients with dental implants; Group-3: Type-2 diabetic patients without dental prostheses; Group-4: Non-diabetic patients without dental prostheses. In each group, participants were subdivided into 2-sub-groups. In the test-subgroup, participants received routine oral hygiene maintenance instructions (OHMI) and underwent full mouth disinfection using aPDT; and in the control-group, participants received OHMI alone. Unstimulated whole saliva samples were collected, hemoglobin A1c levels were measured and yeast colonization was assessed at baseline and at 3-months' follow-up in all groups. Sample-size estimation was done and group-comparisons were done. P-values <0.01 were considered statistically significant. RESULTS At baseline, the mean oral yeasts colonization was significantly higher among patients in Group-1 (P < 0.001) and 3 (P < 0.001) compared with individuals in groups 2 (P < 0.001) and 4 (P < 0.001). At baseline and at 3-months of follow-up, the mean HbA1c levels and oral yeasts colonization were significantly higher among patients in Group-1 (P < 0.001) and 3 (P < 0.001) compared with individuals in groups 2 (P < 0.001) and 4 (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION In the short-term, routine OHMI with adjunct aPDT is more effective in reducing whole salivary oral yeasts counts than OHMI alone in patients with and without dental implants.
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Alrabiah M, Alsahhaf A, Alofi RS, Al-Aali KA, Abduljabbar T, Vohra F. Efficacy of photodynamic therapy versus local nystatin in the treatment of denture stomatitis: A randomized clinical study. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2019; 28:98-101. [PMID: 31454713 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2019.08.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2019] [Revised: 08/17/2019] [Accepted: 08/23/2019] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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AIM The aim of the present randomized clinical study was to compare the efficacies of photodynamic inactivation (PDI) to nystatin (NST) in terms of prevalence of Candida species in cases with denture stomatitis (DS). METHODS Thirty-six patients were randomly divided into two groups; 18 in PDI and 18 in NST. Irradiation was carried out by using the GaA1As diode laser with wavelength, mode of transmission, laser output and energy density were standardized at 660 nm, continuous mode, 100 mW power and 28 J/cm2 respectively. The PDI was applied twice a week, with an interval of at least 48 h among the sessions during four weeks. Topical nystatin oral suspension 100,000 IU was used four times daily for 15 days. The existence of Candida spp. was confirmed by employing the microbiological culture technique. Candida colony counts from the palates and dentures surfaces, quantified as colony forming unit (CFU)/mL, measured at baseline, at the end of treatments (day 15), and at follow-up (days 30 and 60) and the prevalence of Candida spp. were identified in the two groups of treatments. RESULTS The overall CFU/mL values were higher in the dentures of the patients of both the groups than those from the palates. During all time periods of the study, the CFU/mL values obtained from both NST and PDI groups showed no significant differences. For dentures and palates, a significant reduction in mean CFU/mL values was observed on day 15 compared with baseline (day 0) in both NST and PDI groups. It can be seen that the effect size of treatments was large for the palates of patients in the NST group (1.79) and moderate for the palates of patients in the PDI group (0.63). On the other hand, the effect size was very large for the dentures for both groups (NST group = 3.01; PDI group = 1.58). C. albicans was the most common species on both dentures and palates of patients throughout the study period followed by C. tropicalis and C. glabrata. CONCLUSION Out of all the Candida spp., C. albicans showed the highest prevalence among all species. In addition, PDI was equally effective as nystatin for the treatment of DS.
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- Mohammed Alrabiah
- Department of Prosthetic Dental Science, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh 11545, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Prosthetic Dental Science, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh 11545, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department Of Clinical Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Prosthetic Dental Science, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Research Chair for Biological Research in Dental Health, College of Dentistry, Riyadh 11545, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Prosthetic Dental Science, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Research Chair for Biological Research in Dental Health, College of Dentistry, Riyadh 11545, Saudi Arabia.
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Faway E, Cambier L, De Vuyst E, Evrard C, Thiry M, Lambert de Rouvroit C, Mignon B, Poumay Y. Responses of Reconstructed Human Epidermis to Trichophyton rubrum Infection and Impairment of Infection by the Inhibitor PD169316. J Invest Dermatol 2019; 139:2080-2089.e6. [PMID: 30986374 DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2019.03.1147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2018] [Revised: 03/22/2019] [Accepted: 03/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Despite the threatening incidence of dermatophytosis, information is still lacking about the consequences of infection on epidermal barrier functions and about the keratinocyte responses that alert immune components. To identify the mechanisms involved, arthroconidia of the anthropophilic dermatophyte Trichophyton rubrum were prepared to infect reconstructed human epidermis (RHE) in vitro. Integrity of the barrier was monitored during infection by measurements of transepithelial electrical resistance and dye-permeation through the RHE. Expression and release of pro-inflammatory cytokines and antimicrobial peptides by keratinocytes inserted into the RHE were assessed, respectively, by quantitative reverse transcriptase-PCR (to analyze mRNA content in tissue extracts) and by ELISA (to detect proteins in culture media). Results reveal that infection by T. rubrum is responsible for disruption of the epidermal barrier, including loss of functional tight junctions. It additionally causes simultaneous expression and release of cytokines and antimicrobial peptides by keratinocytes. Potential involvement of the p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling pathway was evaluated during infection by targeted inhibition of its activity. Intriguingly, among several p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase inhibitors, PD169316 alone was able to inhibit growth of T. rubrum on Sabouraud agar and to suppress the process of infection on RHE. This suggests that PD169316 acts on a specific target in dermatophytes themselves.
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- Emilie Faway
- URPHYM-NARILIS, University of Namur, Namur, Belgium
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- FARAH, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Cell and Tissue Biology Unit, GIGA-Neurosciences, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- FARAH, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- URPHYM-NARILIS, University of Namur, Namur, Belgium.
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Munusamy K, Vadivelu J, Tay ST. A study on Candida biofilm growth characteristics and its susceptibility to aureobasidin A. Rev Iberoam Micol 2018; 35:68-72. [DOI: 10.1016/j.riam.2017.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2016] [Revised: 02/26/2017] [Accepted: 07/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Morse DJ, Wilson MJ, Wei X, Lewis MAO, Bradshaw DJ, Murdoch C, Williams DW. Denture-associated biofilm infection in three-dimensional oral mucosal tissue models. J Med Microbiol 2018; 67:364-375. [PMID: 29458673 PMCID: PMC5882079 DOI: 10.1099/jmm.0.000677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Purpose In vitro analyses of virulence, pathogenicity and associated host cell responses are important components in the study of biofilm infections. The Candida-related infection, denture-associated oral candidosis, affects up to 60 % of denture wearers and manifests as inflammation of palatal tissues contacting the denture-fitting surface. Commercially available three-dimensional tissue models can be used to study infection, but their use is limited for many academic research institutions, primarily because of the substantial purchase costs. The aim of this study was to develop and evaluate the use of in vitro tissue models to assess infections by biofilms on acrylic surfaces through tissue damage and Candida albicans virulence gene expression. Methodology In vitro models were compared against commercially available tissue equivalents (keratinocyte-only, SkinEthic; full-thickness, MatTek Corporation). An in vitro keratinocyte-only tissue was produced using a cancer-derived cell line, TR146, and a full-thickness model incorporating primary fibroblasts and immortalised normal oral keratinocytes was also generated. The in vitro full-thickness tissues incorporated keratinocytes and fibroblasts, and have potential for future further development and analysis. Results Following polymicrobial infection with biofilms on acrylic surfaces, both in-house developed models were shown to provide equivalent results to the SkinEthic and MatTek models in terms of tissue damage: a significant (P<0.05) increase in LDH activity for mixed species biofilms compared to uninfected control, and no significant difference (P>0.05) in the expression of most C. albicans virulence genes when comparing tissue models of the same type. Conclusion Our results confirm the feasibility and suitability of using these alternative in vitro tissue models for such analyses.
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- Daniel J Morse
- Oral and Biomedical Sciences, School of Dentistry, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Oral and Biomedical Sciences, School of Dentistry, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Oral and Biomedical Sciences, School of Dentistry, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Oral and Biomedical Sciences, School of Dentistry, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Oral and Biomedical Sciences, School of Dentistry, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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Pritchard M, Jack A, Powell L, Sadh H, Rye P, Hill K, Thomas D. Alginate oligosaccharides modify hyphal infiltration ofCandida albicansin anin vitromodel of invasive human candidosis. J Appl Microbiol 2017. [DOI: 10.1111/jam.13516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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- M.F. Pritchard
- Advanced Therapies Group; Cardiff University School of Dentistry; College of Biomedical and Life Sciences; Cardiff UK
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- Advanced Therapies Group; Cardiff University School of Dentistry; College of Biomedical and Life Sciences; Cardiff UK
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- Advanced Therapies Group; Cardiff University School of Dentistry; College of Biomedical and Life Sciences; Cardiff UK
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- Advanced Therapies Group; Cardiff University School of Dentistry; College of Biomedical and Life Sciences; Cardiff UK
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- Advanced Therapies Group; Cardiff University School of Dentistry; College of Biomedical and Life Sciences; Cardiff UK
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- Advanced Therapies Group; Cardiff University School of Dentistry; College of Biomedical and Life Sciences; Cardiff UK
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Efficacy of photodynamic therapy in the inactivation of oral fungal colonization among cigarette smokers and non-smokers with denture stomatitis. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2017; 18:50-53. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2017.01.182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2017] [Revised: 01/20/2017] [Accepted: 01/23/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Brighenti FL, Salvador MJ, Gontijo AVL, Delbem ACB, Delbem ÁCB, Soares CP, de Oliveira MAC, Girondi CM, Koga-Ito CY. Plant extracts: initial screening, identification of bioactive compounds and effect against Candida albicans biofilms. Future Microbiol 2016; 12:15-27. [PMID: 27922746 DOI: 10.2217/fmb-2016-0094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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AIM This study screened plants from Brazilian Pantanal for Candida albicans antibiofilm activity. MATERIAL & METHODS Sixty extracts were obtained from ten plants using different extraction methods. Antifungal activity was assessed. Effects on biofilm inhibition and disruption and cytotoxicity were also evaluated. The most active extract was chemically characterized. RESULTS Buchenavia tomentosa ethanolic extract showed noticeable antifungal activity and was selected for biofilm experiments. Subinhibitory concentration of extract inhibited fungal adhesion. Maximum killing reached 90% of C. albicans cells in suspension and 65% of cells in biofilms. The active extract was noncytotoxic. Chemical characterization showed the presence of phenols. Ellagic and gallic acids showed activity on C. albicans. CONCLUSION B. tomentosa extract and its isolated compound, ellagic acid, presented antibiofilm activity and low toxicity.
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- Fernanda Lourenção Brighenti
- Faculty of Dentistry, Univ. Estadual Paulista/UNESP, Araraquara, R. Humaitá, 1680, Araraquara, SP 14801-903, Brazil
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- Institute of Biology, University of Campinas/UNICAMP, Postal Box 6109, Campinas, SP 3083-970, Brazil
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Univ. Estadual Paulista/UNESP, Araçatuba, R. José Bonifácio, 1193, Araçatuba, SP 16015-050, Brazil
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Univ. Estadual Paulista/UNESP, Araçatuba, R. José Bonifácio, 1193, Araçatuba, SP 16015-050, Brazil
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- Universidade do Vale do Paraíba - UNIVAP, Av. Shishima Hifumi, 2911, São José dos Campos, SP 12244-390, Brazil
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- Institute of Science & Technology, Univ. Estadual Paulista/UNESP, São José dos Campos, Av. Eng. Francisco José Longo, 777, São José dos Campos, SP 12245-000, Brazil
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- Institute of Science & Technology, Univ. Estadual Paulista/UNESP, São José dos Campos, Av. Eng. Francisco José Longo, 777, São José dos Campos, SP 12245-000, Brazil
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- Institute of Science & Technology, Univ. Estadual Paulista/UNESP, São José dos Campos, Av. Eng. Francisco José Longo, 777, São José dos Campos, SP 12245-000, Brazil
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Abbes S, Amouri I, Trabelsi H, Neji S, Sellami H, Rahmouni F, Makni F, Rebai T, Ayadi A. Analysis of virulence factors andin vivobiofilm-forming capacity ofYarrowia lipolyticaisolated from patients with fungemia. Med Mycol 2016; 55:193-202. [DOI: 10.1093/mmy/myw028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2016] [Revised: 01/04/2016] [Accepted: 03/23/2016] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Alves CT, Wei XQ, Silva S, Azeredo J, Henriques M, Williams DW. Candida albicans promotes invasion and colonisation of Candida glabrata in a reconstituted human vaginal epithelium. J Infect 2014; 69:396-407. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jinf.2014.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2014] [Revised: 05/29/2014] [Accepted: 06/02/2014] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Gonia S, Norton J, Watanaskul L, Pulver R, Morrison E, Brand A, Gale CA. Rax2 is important for directional establishment of growth sites, but not for reorientation of growth axes, during Candida albicans hyphal morphogenesis. Fungal Genet Biol 2013; 56:116-24. [PMID: 23608319 PMCID: PMC3696419 DOI: 10.1016/j.fgb.2013.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2013] [Revised: 03/29/2013] [Accepted: 04/10/2013] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Hyphae of filamentous fungi maintain generally linear growth over long distances. In Candida albicans, hyphae are able to reorient their growth in the direction of certain environmental cues. In previous work, the C. albicans bud-site selection proteins Rsr1 and Bud2 were identified as important for hyphae to maintain linear growth and were necessary for hyphal responses to directional cues in the environment (tropisms). To ask if hyphal directional responses are general functions of all yeast bud-site selection proteins, we studied the role of Rax2, ortholog of the Saccharomyces cerevisiae bud-site selection protein Rax2, in C. albicans hyphal morphogenesis. Rax2-YFP localized to the hyphal cell surface in puncta and at the hyphal tip in a crescent. Strains lacking Rax2 had hyphal morphologies that did not differ from control strains. In non-cued growth conditions, rax2 mutant strains had defects in both yeast (bud) and hyphal (branch) site selection and mutant hyphae exhibited non-linear growth trajectories as compared to control hyphae. In contrast, when encountering a directional environmental cue, hyphae lacking Rax2 retained the ability to reorient growth in response to both topographical (thigmotropism) and electric-field (galvanotropism) stimuli but exhibited a reduced ability to establish hyphal growth in the direction of a cathodal stimulus. In conclusion, these results indicate that C. albicans Rax2 is important for establishing sites of emergence of yeast and hyphal daughters and for maintaining the linearity of hyphal growth. In contrast to Rsr1 and Bud2, Rax2 is not involved in responses that require a reorientation of the direction of already established hyphal growth (tropisms). Thus, it appears that some hyphal directionality responses are separable in that they are mediated by a different set of polarity proteins.
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- Sara Gonia
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota, MMC 391, 420 Delaware Street, S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota, MMC 391, 420 Delaware Street, S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota, MMC 391, 420 Delaware Street, S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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- Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development, University of Minnesota, 6-160 Jackson Hall, 321 Church Street, S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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- Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB25 2ZD, UK
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- Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB25 2ZD, UK
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota, MMC 391, 420 Delaware Street, S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
- Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development, University of Minnesota, 6-160 Jackson Hall, 321 Church Street, S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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Mayahara M, Kataoka R, Arimoto T, Tamaki Y, Yamaguchi N, Watanabe Y, Yamasaki Y, Miyazaki T. Effects of surface roughness and dimorphism on the adhesion of Candida albicans to the surface of resins: scanning electron microscope analyses of mode and number of adhesions. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013; 5:307-12. [PMID: 23766294 DOI: 10.1111/jicd.12055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2013] [Accepted: 04/08/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM Candida albicans is a common oral fungus but can cause serious conditions such as Candida stomatitis. We investigated C. albicans adhesion to the surface of denture-base resins at two growth phases. METHODS Fungal suspensions of logarithmic (9 h) and stationary phase (24 h) C. albicans (JCM2085) were used. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) confirmed that yeast and mycelial forms were predominant in 9-h and 24-h cultures, respectively. Resin strips were polished to three surface roughness levels (Ra 3.2 μm, Ra 0.48 μm and Ra 0.06 μm) and were then immersed in C. albicans suspensions for both phases. The SEM images were taken at five sites on each strip. RESULTS Adhesion of mycelial-form C. albicans on rough surfaces (Ra = 3.2) was 2.2 times higher than on smooth surfaces (Ra = 0.06; 7030 vs 3580 adhesions/mm(2), P < 0.01). The hyphae of these mycelial forms fully penetrated the surface cracks. Fewer adhesions occurred for yeast-form C. albicans, regardless of surface type (440-620 adhesions/mm(2), P = n.s.). CONCLUSION Adhesion of yeast-form C. albicans was indifferent to surface roughness. In contrast, mycelial adhesion increased with surface roughness of the resin because mycelia infiltrated the minute protuberances on rough surfaces.
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- Mitsuori Mayahara
- Department of Special Needs Dentistry, Division of Dental Education, School of Dentistry, Showa University, Tokyo, Japan
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Kimori H, Yamamoto K, Yamachika S, Tsurumoto A, Kamikawa Y, Sasao M, Morito M, Saito I, Ohshima T, Maeda N, Nakagawa Y. Factors associated with the presence of atrophic tongue in patients with dry mouth. Gerodontology 2013; 32:13-7. [PMID: 23718267 DOI: 10.1111/ger.12045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/30/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to identify factors associated with atrophic tongue in patients with dry mouth. METHODS Discriminant analysis was performed in 1265 patients with dry mouth to identify factors that might influence the risk of developing atrophic tongue. The dependent variable was the presence of atrophic tongue, while patient age, resting saliva flow rate, stimulated saliva flow rate and Candida colony-forming units (CFU) were used as the independent variables. RESULTS The standardised linear discriminant coefficients showed that Candida CFU, stimulated saliva flow rate and age were significantly associated with the presence of atrophic tongue. The following linear discriminant function was obtained: z = 0.024 × age - 0.63 × (resting saliva flow rate) - 0.81 × (stimulated saliva flow rate) + 0.002 × Candida CFU - 0.611. CONCLUSION High Candida CFU, low stimulated saliva flow rate and advanced age were identified as closely associated factors for the risk of development of atrophic tongue.
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- Hisato Kimori
- Department of Clinical Pathophysiology, Tsurumi University Dental Hospital, Yokohama, Japan; Department of Geriatric Dentistry, Tsurumi University School of Dental Medicine, Yokohama, Japan
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Mima E, Vergani C, Machado A, Massucato E, Colombo A, Bagnato V, Pavarina A. Comparison of Photodynamic Therapy versus conventional antifungal therapy for the treatment of denture stomatitis: a randomized clinical trial. Clin Microbiol Infect 2012; 18:E380-8. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-0691.2012.03933.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Treviño-Rangel RDJ, González JG, González GM. Aspartyl proteinase, phospholipase, esterase and hemolysin activities of clinical isolates of the Candida parapsilosis species complex. Med Mycol 2012; 51:331-5. [PMID: 22928925 DOI: 10.3109/13693786.2012.712724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Candida parapsilosis is considered as an important emerging fungal pathogen and was recently found to be a complex that include three species, i.e., Candida parapsilosis sensu stricto, Candida orthopsilosis and Candida metapsilosis. The aim of this study was to determine the in vitro aspartyl proteinase, phospholipase, esterase and hemolysin activities of 65 clinical isolates of the C. parapsilosis complex, which had been previously identified by RFLP-BanI analysis. Of the enzymes evaluated, aspartyl proteinase was the least produced by the C. parapsilosis species complex. Phospholipase and esterase were strongly expressed by C. orthopsilosis (67% of isolates), while 10% and 13% of C. parapsilosis sensu stricto isolates were strong producers, respectively, of these two enzymes. In contrast, high production of both enzymes was not detected in C. metapsilosis. Hemolysin activity was significantly more abundant in C. orthopsilosis (87%) than C. parapsilosis sensu stricto (67%). Overall, C. orthopsilosis isolates were statistically associated with the production of hemolysins (P= 0.048) and phospholipases (P< 0.0001) compared to isolates of C. parapsilosis sensu stricto or C. metapsilosis. Furthermore, a statistical association was found between isolates recovered from blood and phospholipase production (P= 0.017). The distribution of isolates obtained from blood was 30% of C. parapsilosis sensu stricto, 67% of C. orthopsilosis and 20% of C. metapsilosis.
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- Rogelio de J Treviño-Rangel
- Departamento de Microbiología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Nuevo León, México
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de Azevedo Izidoro ACS, Semprebom AM, Baboni FB, Rosa RT, Machado MAN, Samaranayake LP, Rosa EAR. Low virulent oral Candida albicans strains isolated from smokers. Arch Oral Biol 2012; 57:148-53. [DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2011.08.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2011] [Revised: 08/09/2011] [Accepted: 08/21/2011] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Junqueira JC, Vilela SFG, Rossoni RD, Barbosa JO, Costa ACBP, Rasteiro VMC, Suleiman JMAH, Jorge AOC. Oral colonization by yeasts in HIV-positive patients in Brazil. Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo 2012; 54:17-24. [DOI: 10.1590/s0036-46652012000100004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2011] [Accepted: 12/15/2011] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION: In HIV-infected patients, colonization of the oral cavity by potential pathogenic yeast may lead to development of systemic fungemia. We evaluated the prevalence of yeast in the oral cavity of Brazilian HIV-positive patients and verified whether or not the species characterized were enzymatically active. Furthermore, the species identified were tested for their susceptibility to antifungal treatment. METHODS: Patient saliva and oropharyngeal candidiasis samples were collected from 60 seropositive HIV patients and identified by the API20C system. Enzymatic activity was evaluated by the production of proteinase and phospholipase. Susceptibility to antifungal treatments were determined using the broth microdilution method. RESULTS: the most commonly isolated species were C. albicans (51.56%) followed by non-albicans Candida species (43.73%), Trichosporon mucoides (3.12%) and Kodamaea ohmeri (1.56%). Oral colonization by association of different species was observed in 42% of the patients. Enzymatic activity was verified in most of species isolated, except for C. glabrata, C. lusitaniae and C. guilliermondii. Resistance to Fluconazole and Amphotericin B was observed in isolates of C. albicans, C. glabrata, C. parapsilosis, C. krusei, and K. ohmeri. CONCLUSION: HIV-positive patients are orally colonized by single or multiple species of yeast that are occasionally resistant to Fluconazole or Amphotericin B.
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Junqueira JC. Models hosts for the study of oral candidiasis. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2012; 710:95-105. [PMID: 22127889 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4419-5638-5_10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Oral candidiasis is an opportunistic infection caused by yeast of the Candida genus, primarily Candida albicans. It is generally associated with predisposing factors such as the use of immunosuppressive agents, antibiotics, prostheses, and xerostomia. The development of research in animal models is extremely important for understanding the nature of the fungal pathogenicity, host interactions, and treatment of oral mucosal Candida infections. Many oral candidiasis models in rats and mice have been developed with antibiotic administration, induction of xerostomia, treatment with immunosuppressive agents, or the use of germ-free animals, and all these models has both benefits and limitations. Over the past decade, invertebrate model hosts, including Galleria mellonella, Caenorhabditis elegans, and Drosophila melanogaster, have been used for the study of Candida pathogenesis. These invertebrate systems offer a number of advantages over mammalian vertebrate models, predominantly because they allow the study of strain collections without the ethical considerations associated with studies in mammals. Thus, the invertebrate models may be useful to understanding of pathogenicity of Candida isolates from the oral cavity, interactions of oral microorganisms, and study of new antifungal compounds for oral candidiasis.
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- Juliana Campos Junqueira
- Department of Biosciences and Oral Diagnosis, School of Dentistry of São José dos Campos, UNESP-Univ Estadual Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Zhu J, Krom BP, Sanglard D, Intapa C, Dawson CC, Peters BM, Shirtliff ME, Jabra-Rizk MA. Farnesol-induced apoptosis in Candida albicans is mediated by Cdr1-p extrusion and depletion of intracellular glutathione. PLoS One 2011; 6:e28830. [PMID: 22205973 PMCID: PMC3242750 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0028830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2011] [Accepted: 11/15/2011] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Farnesol is a key derivative in the sterol biosynthesis pathway in eukaryotic cells previously identified as a quorum sensing molecule in the human fungal pathogen Candida albicans. Recently, we demonstrated that above threshold concentrations, farnesol is capable of triggering apoptosis in C. albicans. However, the exact mechanism of farnesol cytotoxicity is not fully elucidated. Lipophilic compounds such as farnesol are known to conjugate with glutathione, an antioxidant crucial for cellular detoxification against damaging compounds. Glutathione conjugates act as substrates for ATP-dependent ABC transporters and are extruded from the cell. To that end, this current study was undertaken to validate the hypothesis that farnesol conjugation with intracellular glutathione coupled with Cdr1p-mediated extrusion of glutathione conjugates, results in total glutathione depletion, oxidative stress and ultimately fungal cell death. The combined findings demonstrated a significant decrease in intracellular glutathione levels concomitant with up-regulation of CDR1 and decreased cell viability. However, addition of exogenous reduced glutathione maintained intracellular glutathione levels and enhanced viability. In contrast, farnesol toxicity was decreased in a mutant lacking CDR1, whereas it was increased in a CDR1-overexpressing strain. Further, gene expression studies demonstrated significant up-regulation of the SOD genes, primary enzymes responsible for defense against oxidative stress, with no changes in expression in CDR1. This is the first study describing the involvement of Cdr1p-mediated glutathione efflux as a mechanism preceding the farnesol-induced apoptotic process in C. albicans. Understanding of the mechanisms underlying farnesol-cytotoxicity in C. albicans may lead to the development of this redox-cycling agent as an alternative antifungal agent.
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- Jingsong Zhu
- Department of Oncology and Diagnostic Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Free University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Institute of Microbiology, University of Lausanne and University Hospital Center, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Oncology and Diagnostic Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
- Department of Oral Diagnostic Science, Faculty of Dentisty, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Department of Oncology and Diagnostic Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
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- Graduate Program in Life Sciences, Microbiology and Immunology Program, School of Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
- Department of Microbial Pathogenesis, Dental School, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
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- Department of Microbial Pathogenesis, Dental School, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
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- Department of Oncology and Diagnostic Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
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Whiley RA, Cruchley AT, Gore C, Hagi-Pavli E. Candida albicans strain-dependent modulation of pro-inflammatory cytokine release by in vitro oral and vaginal mucosal models. Cytokine 2011; 57:89-97. [PMID: 22129624 DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2011.10.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2011] [Revised: 10/07/2011] [Accepted: 10/22/2011] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Candida albicans is a commensal organism at several sites and is a versatile, opportunistic pathogen. The underlying factors of pathogen and host associated with commensalism and pathogenicity in C. albicans are complex and their importance is largely unknown. We aimed to study the responses of oral epithelial (OEM) and vaginal epithelial models (VEM) to infection by oral and vaginal C. albicans strains to obtain evidence of inter-strain differences in pathogenicity and of site-specificity. Following inoculation of models, proinflammatory cytokines IL-1α, IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8 and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) release were monitored and histological staining undertaken. Striking differences in strain behaviour and epithelial responses were observed. IL-1α, IL-1β and IL-8 release were significantly increased from the OEM in response to denture stomatitis strain NCYC 1467. Increased IL-8 release also followed infection of the OEM with both vaginal strains. Overall the VEM was relatively unresponsive to infection with either oral or vaginal strains under these conditions. Adherence and hyphal development were observed for all strains on both models although extensive, uniform tissue penetration was seen only with stomatitis strain NCYC 1467 on the OEM. Candidal strains were assayed for phospholipase (PL) and secreted aspartyl proteinase (SAP) activities where phospholipase (PL) activity was highest for strain NCYC 1467 although highest SAP activity was observed for vaginal strain NCPF 8112 in this assay. This is the first study to concurrently investigate cytokine production from oral and epithelial models using candidal strains originating from these respective mucosal sites from healthy and disease states. These data demonstrate significant differences in inflammatory responses of host epithelia to individual C. albicans strains.
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- Robert A Whiley
- Institute of Dentistry, Barts & The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, Turner Street, London E1 2AD, United Kingdom
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Silva S, Hooper SJ, Henriques M, Oliveira R, Azeredo J, Williams DW. The role of secreted aspartyl proteinases in Candida tropicalis invasion and damage of oral mucosa. Clin Microbiol Infect 2011; 17:264-72. [PMID: 20456460 DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-0691.2010.03248.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Candida virulence attributes include the ability to colonize and invade host tissues, and the secretion of hydrolytic enzymes. Although Candida albicans is regarded as the principal fungi causing infections in humans, other species, particularly Candida tropicalis, are increasingly being recognized as human pathogens. Relatively little is known, however, about the virulence attributes associated with C. tropicalis. The present study aimed to investigate epithelial infection by C. tropicalis using a reconstituted human oral epithelium (RHOE) together with confocal laser scanning microscopy and real-time PCR. A comparison of clinical strains was made in terms of tissue colonization, invasion and C. tropicalis secreted aspartyl proteinase (SAPT) gene expression. All C. tropicalis strains were able to colonize RHOE in a strain-dependent manner. After 12 h of infection, C. tropicalis was found to be highly invasive, with extensive tissue damage occurring after 24 h. Real-time PCR of C. tropicalis SAPT1-4 genes showed that expression was strain-dependent, with SAPT2-4 transcripts being frequently detected and SAPT1 rarely detected. Tissue invasion and damage was not inhibited by the presence of pepstatin A. Accordingly, and given that an increase in infection time was not accompanied with an increase in SAPT gene expression, it can be suggested that the proteinases are not involved in invasion and damage of RHOE by C. tropicalis. In summary, C. tropicalis can be considered as highly invasive with the ability to induce significant tissue damage. These features, however, do not appear to be related to specific SAPT gene expression.
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- S Silva
- Institute for Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Universidade do Minho, Campus de Gualtar, Braga, Portugal
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Martins JDS, Junqueira JC, Faria RL, Santiago NF, Rossoni RD, Colombo CED, Jorge AOC. Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy in rat experimental candidiasis: evaluation of pathogenicity factors of Candida albicans. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011; 111:71-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tripleo.2010.08.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2010] [Revised: 07/28/2010] [Accepted: 08/05/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Coenye T, Nelis HJ. In vitro and in vivo model systems to study microbial biofilm formation. J Microbiol Methods 2010; 83:89-105. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mimet.2010.08.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 251] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2010] [Revised: 08/19/2010] [Accepted: 08/23/2010] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Jayatilake JAMS. A review of the ultrastructural features of superficial candidiasis. Mycopathologia 2010; 171:235-50. [PMID: 20967501 DOI: 10.1007/s11046-010-9373-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2010] [Accepted: 09/30/2010] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Commensal yeast Candida causes opportunistic infections ranging from superficial lesions to disseminated mycoses in compromised patients. Superficial candidiasis, the commonest form of candidal infections, primarily affects the mucosa and the skin where Candida lives as a commensal. Conversion of candidal commensalism into opportunism at the fungal-epithelial interface is still ill-defined. Nevertheless, fungal virulence mechanisms such as adhesion to epithelia, morphogenesis, production of secretory hydrolytic enzymes, and phenotypic switching are thought to contribute in the process of pathogenesis. On the other hand, host responses in terms of immunity and local epithelial responses are actively involved in resisting the fungal challenge at the advancing front of the infection. Ultrastructural investigations using electron microscopy along with immunohistochemistry, cytochemistry, etc. have helped better viewing of Candida-host interactions. Thus, studies on the ultrastructure of superficial candidiasis have revealed a number of fungal behaviors and associated host responses such as adhesion, morphogenesis (hyphae and appresoria formation), thigmotropism, production and distribution of extracellular enzymes, phagocytosis, and epithelial changes. The purpose of this review is to sum up most of the ultrastructural findings of Candida-host interactions and to delineate the important pathological processes underlying superficial candidiasis.
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- J A M S Jayatilake
- Division of Microbiology, Department of Oral Medicine and Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
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Okagaki LH, Strain AK, Nielsen JN, Charlier C, Baltes NJ, Chrétien F, Heitman J, Dromer F, Nielsen K. Cryptococcal cell morphology affects host cell interactions and pathogenicity. PLoS Pathog 2010; 6:e1000953. [PMID: 20585559 PMCID: PMC2887476 DOI: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1000953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 236] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2009] [Accepted: 05/12/2010] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Cryptococcus neoformans is a common life-threatening human fungal pathogen. The size of cryptococcal cells is typically 5 to 10 microm. Cell enlargement was observed in vivo, producing cells up to 100 microm. These morphological changes in cell size affected pathogenicity via reducing phagocytosis by host mononuclear cells, increasing resistance to oxidative and nitrosative stress, and correlated with reduced penetration of the central nervous system. Cell enlargement was stimulated by coinfection with strains of opposite mating type, and ste3aDelta pheromone receptor mutant strains had reduced cell enlargement. Finally, analysis of DNA content in this novel cell type revealed that these enlarged cells were polyploid, uninucleate, and produced daughter cells in vivo. These results describe a novel mechanism by which C. neoformans evades host phagocytosis to allow survival of a subset of the population at early stages of infection. Thus, morphological changes play unique and specialized roles during infection.
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- Laura H. Okagaki
- Department of Microbiology, Medical School, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
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- Department of Microbiology, Medical School, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States of America
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- Institut Pasteur, Unité de Mycologie Moléculaire and CNRS URA3012, Paris, France
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- Department of Microbiology, Medical School, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
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- Institut Pasteur, Unité de Mycologie Moléculaire and CNRS URA3012, Paris, France
- Faculté de médecine; Université Paris XII; APHP Hôpital Henri Mondor and INSERM U955 team10, Paris, France
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- Departments of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Medicine, and Pharmacology and Cancer Biology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
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- Institut Pasteur, Unité de Mycologie Moléculaire and CNRS URA3012, Paris, France
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- Department of Microbiology, Medical School, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
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Damke E, Storti-Filho A, Irie MMT, Carrara MA, Batista MR, Donatti L, Gunther LSA, Patussi EV, Svidzinski TIE, Consolaro MEL. Ultrastructural imaging of Candida albicans adhesion to rat genital epithelium through scanning and transmission electron microscopy. MICROSCOPY AND MICROANALYSIS : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF MICROSCOPY SOCIETY OF AMERICA, MICROBEAM ANALYSIS SOCIETY, MICROSCOPICAL SOCIETY OF CANADA 2010; 16:337-345. [PMID: 20374679 DOI: 10.1017/s1431927610000164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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The adhesion of Candida albicans to the genital epithelium has not been fully investigated in vivo. The objective of this study was to evaluate the ultrastructural aspects of C. albicans adhesion in the lower genital system of female Wistar rats through scanning and transmission electron microscopy. The genital infection persisted until the end of the experiment, and all rats showed the same adhesion aspects. Various associated yeast/hyphae were observed in the lumen and adhered both at the vaginal and endocervical levels where the fungal filamentation process occurred. In the vaginal epithelium, closely adhered yeasts were observed as stretched strands bridging between yeasts and the epithelium surface. Different stages of the adhesion, where yeasts internalized into the epithelial cell inside a cytoplasmic vacuole, resembling endocytosis, and a wide fibrillar-floccular, glycocalyx-like layer on the yeasts were observed. On the endocervix, the adhesion occurred between the cilia. In the uterine body, only a yeast-like form was observed with superficial contact. This study reached the initial goal of demonstrating an experimental model for in vivo studies. Continuation of this line of research is important for studies of vulvovaginal candidiasis.
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- Edilson Damke
- Department of Clinical Analysis, State University of Maringá, Av. Colombo, 5790, 87020-900, Maringá, Paraná, Brazil
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Silva S, Henriques M, Oliveira R, Azeredo J, Malic S, Hooper SJ, Williams DW. Characterization of Candida parapsilosis infection of an in vitro reconstituted human oral epithelium. Eur J Oral Sci 2010; 117:669-75. [PMID: 20121929 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0722.2009.00677.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Oral candidosis is a common problem in immunocompromised patients, and whilst Candida albicans is regarded as the principal cause of infection, other non-Candida albicans Candida (NCAC) species are increasingly being recognized as human pathogens. Relatively little is known about the virulence factors associated with NCAC species, and the aim of this study was to use a reconstituted human oral epithelium (RHOE) to examine epithelial infection withCandida parapsilosis. Strains originating from the oral and vaginal mucosa and from the urinary tract were all shown to colonize RHOE in a strain-dependent manner. Strain differences were found in the colonizing morphology and in the extent of invasion of the RHOE. Low invasion of RHOE was detected for strains after 12 h, whereas extensive tissue damage was evident after 24 h when assessed using histological examination and lactate dehydrogenase activity determination. Tissue damage was reduced in the presence of pepstatin A, although C. parapsilosis invasion of the tissue was not inhibited. Real-time polymerase chain reaction of secreted aspartyl proteinase (SAP) genes (SAPP1-3) showed that expression was strain dependent, with an increased expression generally occurring for Candida infecting RHOE compared with planktonic equivalents. In summary, C. parapsilosis was not highly invasive of RHOE but did induce significant tissue damage, which could relate to specific SAPgene expression.
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- Sónia Silva
- Institute for Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Universidade do Minho, Braga, Portugal
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Candida species are common pathogens causing superficial mycoses primarily affecting the mucosa and the skin in humans. Crucial steps during pathogenesis of superficial candidiasis comprise fungal adhesion, colonisation and subsequent penetration of the respective tissues. Exploring these pathological events and perhaps fungal and tissue responses towards drug treatment is imperative in the management of this infection. Unfortunately, pathological biopsies of superficial candidiasis do not exhibit the early changes in the host-pathogen interaction as the tissues are already invaded by the fungi. In vivo experimental assessments of pathological processes of superficial candidiasis are also limited because of the difficulties in providing reproducible and comparable conditions in the host environment. Conversely, in vitro models have helped studying fungal-host interactions under more defined and controlled conditions. Some common in vitro models used to simulate superficial candidiasis are chick chorioallantoic membrane, mucosal explants and single layer or multiple layer cell cultures. Interestingly, these experimental approaches share advantages as well as disadvantages when compared with in vivo conditions. Hence, this review intends to discuss about the experimental superficial candidiasis produced in various tissue models and their advantages as well as disadvantages with a particular reference to further improvement of validity and reliability of such experiments.
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- J A M S Jayatilake
- Division of Microbiology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
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Dunyach C, Drakulovski P, Bertout S, Jouvert S, Reynes J, Mallié M. Fungicidal activity and morphological alterations of Candida albicans induced by echinocandins: study of strains with reduced caspofungin susceptibility. Mycoses 2010; 54:e62-8. [PMID: 20113400 DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0507.2009.01834.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Caspofungin is a member of the echinocandin class of antifungal compounds that inhibit 1,3-β-d-Glucan synthase. As patient exposure to caspofungin (CAS) broadens, the number of infecting strains with reduced susceptibility to this drug is expected to rise. In the present study, the in vitro effects of varying concentrations of CAS against Candida albicans isolates presenting reduced susceptibility to CAS were studied in comparison with a reference strain. Two C. albicans isolates presenting high minimal inhibitory concentrations (MIC = 8 μg ml(-1) ) were selected: one isolate obtained in the laboratory under continuous antifungal selection pressure (CaIn-R) and one clinical isolate (CaClin-R) from a patient with a therapeutic failure. Results showed that after 24 h of CAS exposure, CaIn-R and CaClin-R presented a partial growth inhibition in comparison with the reference strain. Moreover, scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy studies showed that the cell walls of CaIn-R and CaClin-R were less altered than that of the reference strain. These observations suggested that although CaIn-R and CaClin-R cells were misshapen after CAS exposure, cell lysis was limited after 24 h of treatment indicating higher survival ability for CaIn-R and CaClin-R in the presence of CAS.
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- Catherine Dunyach
- Laboratoire de Parasitologie et Mycologie Médicale, UMR 145 IRD/Université Montpellier I VIH/SIDA et Maladies Associées, Faculté de Pharmacie, Montpellier, France
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Onychomycosis is a common fungal infection affecting nails. The primary cause for onychomycosis is dermatophytes, while Candida species have emerged as second-line pathogens. Onychomycosis due to Candida (candidal onychomycosis) is increasingly found in individuals having defective immunity consequential to aging, diabetes mellitus, vascular diseases, HIV infection and drug therapies such as immunosuppressives and broad-spectrum antibiotics. Breached local immunity at the nail complex due to trauma, chronic exposure to moisture and chemicals including smoke, detergents, soap, etc., also contribute to candidal onychomycosis. Adhesion, filamentation, secretion of extracellular enzymes and the development of antifungal resistance are some of the virulence mechanisms of Candida species associated with onychomycosis. Diagnosis of onychomycosis depends on history and clinical examination, direct microscopic investigation, mycological culture and histopathology. Restoration of immune defenses, elimination of fungi using appropriate drug therapy and improvement of nail hygiene with the removal of predisposing factors are key aspects in the management of candidal onychomycosis.
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Taniguchi L, de Fátima Faria B, Rosa RT, de Paula E Carvalho A, Gursky LC, Elifio-Esposito SL, Parahitiyawa N, Samaranayake LP, Rosa EAR. Proposal of a low-cost protocol for colorimetric semi-quantification of secretory phospholipase by Candida albicans grown in planktonic and biofilm phases. J Microbiol Methods 2009; 78:171-4. [PMID: 19464327 DOI: 10.1016/j.mimet.2009.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2009] [Revised: 05/14/2009] [Accepted: 05/15/2009] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Biofilms are aggregates of microorganisms living in multilayered structures inside polymeric matrices onto surfaces. These biofilms may subvert the physiological properties of adjacent tissues causing morphofunctional failure. Many studies have shown that the expression of virulence attributes is maximized when microbes form such communities. This study evaluated the differential phospholipasic activity of Candida albicans SC5314 grown in planktonic phase and in biofilm. We propose two distinct protocols for the colorimetric evaluation of phosphatidylcholine hydrolysis in neutral and acidic conditions. The results showed that both protocols are suitable for the proposed intention and that 72 h-old planktonic cultures of C. albicans SC5314 secrete higher quantities of neutral (6.42-fold) and acidic (3.85-fold) phospholipases than biofilms.
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- Lisa Taniguchi
- Laboratory of Stomatology, Faculty of Dentistry, The Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná, Rua Imaculada Conceição 1155, Curitiba, Brazil
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Farnesol, a precursor in the isoprenoid/sterol pathway, was recently identified as a quorum-sensing molecule produced by the fungal pathogen Candida albicans. Farnesol is involved in the inhibition of germination and biofilm formation by C. albicans and can be cytotoxic at certain concentrations. In addition, we have shown that farnesol can trigger apoptosis in mammalian cells via the classical apoptotic pathways. In order to elucidate the mechanism behind farnesol cytotoxicity in C. albicans, the response to farnesol was investigated, using proteomic analysis. Global protein expression profiles demonstrated significant changes in protein expression resulting from farnesol exposure. Among the downregulated proteins were those involved in metabolism, glycolysis, protein synthesis, and mitochondrial electron transport and the respiratory chain, whereas proteins involved in folding, protection against environmental and oxidative stress, actin cytoskeleton reorganization, and apoptosis were upregulated. Cellular changes that accompany apoptosis (regulated cell death) were further analyzed using fluorescent microscopy and gene expression analysis. The results indicated reactive oxygen species accumulation, mitochondrial degradation, and positive terminal deoxynucleotidyltransferase-mediated dUTP-biotin nick end labeling (TUNEL) in the farnesol-exposed cells concurrent with increased expression of antioxidant-encoding and drug response genes. More importantly, the results demonstrated farnesol-induced upregulation of the caspase gene MCA1 and the intracellular presence of activated caspases. In conclusion, this study demonstrated that farnesol promotes apoptosis in C. albicans through caspase activation, implying an important physiological role for farnesol in the fungal cell life cycle with important implications for adaptation and survival.
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Hernandez R, Rupp S. Human epithelial model systems for the study of Candida infections in vitro: part II. Histologic methods for studying fungal invasion. Methods Mol Biol 2009; 470:105-123. [PMID: 19089380 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-59745-204-5_10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Although the role of invasion in the virulence of Candida albicans has been demonstrated, the mechanism that governs fungal invasion is not fully understood. Among the tools that exist to fill these gaps in knowledge, in vitro tissue models based on reconstituted human epithelia (RHE) have already been developed. Such models are designed to study more reproducably the fungus-host relationship, as they eliminate the complexity and variability found in vivo. Herein we describe the preparation of these RHE and their application in study of the invasion properties of C. albicans by further histologic processing and microscopic observation. For this purpose, different epithelial cell lines are grown on a collagen gel to build up models of intestinal (Caco-2 cell line), vaginal (A431 cell line), and oral (TR146 cell line) mucosa. The use of these in vitro models applied to test the invasiveness of C. albicans strains (clinical isolates or gene deleted mutants) and to identify changes in gene expression during the invasion of the RHE will help to advance our knowledge of pathogenesis and to study specific mechanisms used by C. albicans to adapt to changing environments present in different epithelia. Furthermore, because these models are useful to study the host response during the challenge with the pathogen, they will also offer important new insights into host cell biology and identify new targets for treatment.
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- Rosa Hernandez
- Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology, Stuttgart, Germany
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SUMMARY Candida parapsilosis is an emerging major human pathogen that has dramatically increased in significance and prevalence over the past 2 decades, such that C. parapsilosis is now one of the leading causes of invasive candidal disease. Individuals at the highest risk for severe infection include neonates and patients in intensive care units. C. parapsilosis infections are especially associated with hyperalimentation solutions, prosthetic devices, and indwelling catheters, as well as the nosocomial spread of disease through the hands of health care workers. Factors involved in disease pathogenesis include the secretion of hydrolytic enzymes, adhesion to prosthetics, and biofilm formation. New molecular genetic tools are providing additional and much-needed information regarding C. parapsilosis virulence. The emerging information will provide a deeper understanding of C. parapsilosis pathogenesis and facilitate the development of new therapeutic approaches for treating C. parapsilosis infections.
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The Candida albicans cell wall maintains the structural integrity of the organism in addition to providing a physical contact interface with the environment. The major components of the cell wall are fibrillar polysaccharides and proteins. The proteins of the cell wall are the focus of this review. Three classes of proteins are present in the candidal cell wall. One group of proteins attach to the cell wall via a glycophosphatidylinositol remnant or by an alkali-labile linkage. A second group of proteins with N-terminal signal sequences but no covalent attachment sequences are secreted by the classical secretory pathway. These proteins may end up in the cell wall or in the extracellular space. The third group of proteins lack a secretory signal, and the pathway(s) by which they become associated with the surface is unknown. Potential constituents of the first two classes have been predicted from analysis of genome sequences. Experimental analyses have identified members of all three classes. Some members of each class selected for consideration of confirmed or proposed function, phenotypic analysis of a mutant, and regulation by growth conditions and transcription factors are discussed in more detail.
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BACKGROUND Candida albicans is a low level commensal organism in normal human populations with the continuous potential to expand and cause a spectrum of clinical conditions. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS Using ex vivo human organ cultures and populations of primary human cells, we have developed several related experimental systems to examine early-stage interactions between C. albicans and mucosal surfaces. Experiments have been conducted both with exogenously added C. albicans and with overtly normal human mucosal surfaces supporting pre-existing infections with natural isolates of Candida. Under different culture conditions, we have demonstrated the formation of C. albicans colonies on human target cells and filament formation, equivalent to tissue invasion. CONCLUSIONS/SIGNIFICANCE These organ culture systems provide a valuable new resource to examine the molecular and cellular basis for Candida colonization of human mucosal surfaces.
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Jayatilake JAMS, Samaranayake YH, Samaranayake LP. A comparative study of candidal invasion in rabbit tongue mucosal explants and reconstituted human oral epithelium. Mycopathologia 2008; 165:373-80. [PMID: 18320346 DOI: 10.1007/s11046-008-9096-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2007] [Accepted: 02/14/2008] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The purpose of this study is to compare the light and scanning electron microscopic (SEM) features of tissue invasion by three Candida species (C. albicans, C. tropicalis, and C. dubliniensis) in two different tissue culture models: rabbit tongue mucosal explants (RTME) and reconstituted human oral epithelium (RHOE). Tongue mucosal biopsies of healthy New Zealand rabbits were maintained in explant culture using a transwell system. RHOE was obtained from Skinethic Laboratory (Nice, France). RTME and RHOE were inoculated with C. albicans, C. tropicalis, and C. dubliniensis separately and incubated at 37 degrees C, 5% CO(2), and 100% humidity up to 48 h. Light microscopic and SEM examinations of uninfected (controls) and infected tissues were performed at 24 and 48 h. C. albicans produced characteristic hallmarks of pathological tissue invasion in both tissue models over a period of 48 h. Hyphae penetrated through epithelial cells and intercellular gaps latter resembling thigmotropism. SEM showed cavitations on the epithelial cell surfaces particularly pronounced at sites of hyphal invasion. Some hyphae on RTME showed several clusters of blastospores attached in regular arrangements resembling "appareil sporifere". C. tropicalis and C. dubliniensis produced few hyphae mainly on RTME but they did not penetrate either model. Our findings indicate that multiple host-fungal interactions such as cavitations, thigmotropism, and morphogenesis take place during candidal tissue invasion. RTME described here appears to be useful in investigations of such pathogenic processes of Candida active at the epithelial front.
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- J A M S Jayatilake
- Microbiology, Department of Oral Medicine and Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
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An internal polarity landmark is important for externally induced hyphal behaviors in Candida albicans. EUKARYOTIC CELL 2008; 7:712-20. [PMID: 18281602 PMCID: PMC2292634 DOI: 10.1128/ec.00453-07] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Directional growth is a function of polarized cells such as neurites, pollen tubes, and fungal hyphae. Correct orientation of the extending cell tip depends on signaling pathways and effectors that mediate asymmetric responses to specific environmental cues. In the hyphal form of the eukaryotic fungal pathogen Candida albicans, these responses include thigmotropism and galvanotropism (hyphal turning in response to changes in substrate topography and imposed electrical fields, respectively) and penetration into semisolid substrates. During vegetative growth in C. albicans, as in the model yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, the Ras-like GTPase Rsr1 mediates internal cellular cues to position new buds in a prespecified pattern on the mother cell cortex. Here, we demonstrate that Rsr1 is also important for hyphal tip orientation in response to the external environmental cues that induce thigmotropic and galvanotropic growth. In addition, Rsr1 is involved in hyphal interactions with epithelial cells in vitro and its deletion diminishes the hyphal invasion of kidney tissue during systemic infection. Thus, Rsr1, an internal polarity landmark in yeast, is also involved in polarized growth responses to asymmetric environmental signals, a paradigm that is different from that described for the homologous protein in S. cerevisiae. Rsr1 may thereby contribute to the pathogenesis of C. albicans infections by influencing hyphal tip responses triggered by interaction with host tissues.
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Hisajima T, Ishibashi H, Yamada T, Nishiyama Y, Yamaguchi H, Funakoshi K, Abe S. Invasion process ofCandida albicansto tongue surface in early stages of experimental murine oral candidiasis. Med Mycol 2008; 46:697-704. [DOI: 10.1080/13693780802039919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Stacher E, Langner C. [Morphology and diagnostics of superficial and invasive candidiasis. The pathologist's point of view]. Wien Med Wochenschr 2007; 157:522-5. [PMID: 18030558 DOI: 10.1007/s10354-007-0469-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2007] [Accepted: 04/10/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Adherence to the epithelial surface and tissue invasion represent the major steps in the pathogenesis of candida infection. Grossly, localized (superficial) candidiasis shows well circumscribed white patches, whereas invasive (systemic) candidiasis is characterized by abscess formation. Polymorphonuclear neutrophil cells accompany filamentous and yeast forms of Candida sp. in localized infection. Fungal abscesses demonstrate central necrosis, surrounded by a dense suppurative infiltrate. A granulomatous response may be observed. To identify the infectious agents, a combined cytologic and histopathological approach is recommended.
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- Elvira Stacher
- Institut für Pathologie, Medizinische Universität Graz, Graz, Osterreich
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Piérard GE, Piérard-Franchimont C, Quatresooz P. Fungal thigmotropism in onychomycosis and in a clear hydrogel pad model. Dermatology 2007; 215:107-13. [PMID: 17684371 DOI: 10.1159/000104260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2007] [Accepted: 03/16/2007] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Thigmotropism is a biological characteristic corresponding to the directional growth of cells following topographical guidance cues. This behavior has been shown experimentally with fungal hyphae of both dermatophytes and nondermatophyte molds, as well as with the mycelial phase of the dimorphic yeast Candida albicans. OBJECTIVE AND METHODS We presently document this phenomenon using histomycology in onychomycoses of various fungal origins. RESULTS This mechanism is involved in the invasive phase of the pathogen or opportunistic fungi, and it probably governs various clinical aspects of onychomycoses. We incidentally disclosed fungal invasions of hydrogel pads. CONCLUSION Thigmotropism can in part explain the diversity of orientations and shapes of fungi invading nail plates. The same phenomenon was disclosed inside hydrogel pads. As this material is transparent and easy to cut for microscopic examination, fungal thigmotropism is conveniently explored by this way.
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- G E Piérard
- Department of Dermatopathology, University Hospital Sart Tilman, Liège, Belgium.
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Stokes C, Moran GP, Spiering MJ, Cole GT, Coleman DC, Sullivan DJ. Lower filamentation rates of Candida dubliniensis contribute to its lower virulence in comparison with Candida albicans. Fungal Genet Biol 2007; 44:920-31. [PMID: 17251042 DOI: 10.1016/j.fgb.2006.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2006] [Revised: 11/22/2006] [Accepted: 11/28/2006] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Candida albicans and C. dubliniensis are very closely related yeast species. In this study, we have conducted a thorough comparison of the ability of the two species to produce hyphae and their virulence in two infection models. Under all induction conditions tested C. albicans consistently produced hyphae more efficiently than C. dubliniensis. In the oral reconstituted human epithelial model, C. dubliniensis isolates grew exclusively in the yeast form, while the C. albicans strains produced abundant hyphae that invaded and caused significant damage to the epithelial tissue. In the oral-intragastric infant mouse infection model, C. dubliniensis strains were more rapidly cleared from the gastrointestinal tract than C. albicans. Immunosuppression of Candida-infected mice caused dissemination to internal organs by both species, but C. albicans was found to be far more effective at dissemination than C. dubliniensis. These data suggest that a major reason for the comparatively low virulence of C. dubliniensis is its lower capacity to produce hyphae.
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- C Stokes
- Microbiology Research Unit, Division of Oral Biosciences, Dublin Dental School and Hospital, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
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Jayatilake JAMS, Samaranayake LP, Lu Q, Jin LJ. IL-1alpha, IL-1ra and IL-8 are differentially induced by Candida in experimental oral candidiasis. Oral Dis 2007; 13:426-33. [PMID: 17577331 DOI: 10.1111/j.1601-0825.2007.01318.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the expression of interleukin-1alpha (IL-1alpha), IL-1ra and IL-8 by the oral epithelium challenged by various Candida species. MATERIALS AND METHODS In vitro candidiasis was induced by C. albicans wild type SC5314, its EFG1, CPH1 and secretory aspartyl proteinase (SAP) mutants and, ATCC isolates of C. albicans, C. tropicalis and C. dubliniensis using a reconstituted human oral epithelium (RHOE) model. IL-1alpha, IL-1ra and IL-8 levels in culture media were quantified by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay at 12, 24 and 48 h. Fungal invasion and IL-1ra expression in RHOE were detected by periodic acid-Schiff staining and immunohistochemistry. RESULTS Overall, the invasive Candida induced relatively higher levels of IL-1alpha, IL-1ra and IL-8 in the culture media than the noninvasive isolates. IL-1alpha and IL-1ra levels induced by Candida with hyphal invasion were significantly higher (P < 0.05) than those induced by the isolates without hyphal invasion at 12, 24 and 48 h. Candida albicans SC5314 induced IL-1ra expression in RHOE at 12 and 24 h but not at 48 h consistent with its hyphal invasion; while the noninvasive mutants and non-albicans Candida induced IL-1ra expression at 48 h. CONCLUSIONS The cytokine expression profiles in experimental oral candidiasis may be associated with the invasive potential of Candida.
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- J A M S Jayatilake
- Oral Bio-Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Mapping of a mammalian cell down to a feature size of 20-30 nm in 3D is a goal that will answer many questions concerning the connectivity (topology) of a Eukaryotic cell's traffic routes. These routes are defined and separated from one another by the protein-impregnated lipid membrane barrier of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). We trace the routes from outside a live flash frozen buccal epithelial cell via gold (Au) labelled pores in the plasma membrane to the ER below and then through the cell as isosurfaces in 3D maps. The outer tubular ER with three-way branching changes to a sheet-like ER nearer the nucleus, and the cytoplasmic space between the ER membranes continues as a volume into the nuclear interior via the nuclear pores. We find some evidence that the last layer of the cytoplasmic ER membrane, also termed the outer nuclear membrane, has discrete gaps, so the ER lumen in these areas is continuous with the nuclear luminal domain and further, the inner nuclear membrane has small protrusions into the nucleus. The routes were established in live, unstained, unfixed, cells etched with a pAmp current of a focused ion beam (cryo-FIB) dual beam electron microscope, at -150 degrees C, 1e-4Pa, and confirmed at 37 degrees C in lipid-dye stained cells. The cryo-FIB etch of a cuboid of 2D planes, and its reconstruction into many 3D maps, takes only hours, facilitating the execution of experiments with comparative conditions in a few days.
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- J E M McGeoch
- Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Harvard University, 7 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA.
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