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Tripathi AK, Singh J, Trivedi R, Ranade P. Shaping the Future of Antimicrobial Therapy: Harnessing the Power of Antimicrobial Peptides in Biomedical Applications. J Funct Biomater 2023; 14:539. [PMID: 37998108 PMCID: PMC10672284 DOI: 10.3390/jfb14110539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have emerged as a promising class of bioactive molecules with the potential to combat infections associated with medical implants and biomaterials. This review article aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the role of antimicrobial peptides in medical implants and biomaterials, along with their diverse clinical applications. The incorporation of AMPs into various medical implants and biomaterials has shown immense potential in mitigating biofilm formation and preventing implant-related infections. We review the latest advancements in biomedical sciences and discuss the AMPs that were immobilized successfully to enhance their efficacy and stability within the implant environment. We also highlight successful examples of AMP coatings for the treatment of surgical site infections (SSIs), contact lenses, dental applications, AMP-incorporated bone grafts, urinary tract infections (UTIs), medical implants, etc. Additionally, we discuss the potential challenges and prospects of AMPs in medical implants, such as effectiveness, instability and implant-related complications. We also discuss strategies that can be employed to overcome the limitations of AMP-coated biomaterials for prolonged longevity in clinical settings.
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- Amit Kumar Tripathi
- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA; (R.T.); (P.R.)
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- Hematopoietic Biology and Malignancy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA;
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA; (R.T.); (P.R.)
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA; (R.T.); (P.R.)
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Torres R, Barreto-Santamaría A, Arévalo-Pinzón G, Firacative C, Gómez BL, Escandón P, Patarroyo MA, Muñoz JE. In Vitro Antifungal Activity of Three Synthetic Peptides against Candida auris and Other Candida Species of Medical Importance. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:1234. [PMID: 37627654 PMCID: PMC10451292 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12081234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Candidiasis is an opportunistic infection affecting immunosuppressed and hospitalized patients, with mortality rates approaching 40% in Colombia. The growing pharmacological resistance of Candida species and the emergence of multidrug-resistant Candida auris are major public health problems. Therefore, different antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are being investigated as therapeutic alternatives to control candidiasis effectively and safely. This work aimed to evaluate the in vitro antifungal activity of three synthetic AMPs, PNR20, PNR20-1, and 35409, against ATCC reference strains of Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, Candida parapsilosis, Candida krusei, and Candida tropicalis, and clinical isolates of C. auris. Antifungal susceptibility testing, determined by broth microdilution, showed that the AMPs have antifungal activity against planktonic cells of all Candida species evaluated. In C. auris and C. albicans, the peptides had an effect on biofilm formation and cell viability, as determined by the XTT assay and flow cytometry, respectively. Also, morphological alterations in the membrane and at the intracellular level of these species were induced by the peptides, as observed by transmission electron microscopy. In vitro, the AMPs had no cytotoxicity against L929 murine fibroblasts. Our results showed that the evaluated AMPs are potential therapeutic alternatives against the most important Candida species in Colombia and the world.
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- Richar Torres
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Colegio Mayor de Cundinamarca, Bogotá 110311, Colombia;
- Studies in Translational Microbiology and Emerging Diseases (MICROS) Research Group, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad de Rosario, Bogotá 111221, Colombia; (C.F.); (B.L.G.)
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- Receptor-Ligand Department Fundación Instituto de Inmunología de Colombia (FIDIC), Bogotá 111321, Colombia; (A.B.-S.); (G.A.-P.)
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- Receptor-Ligand Department Fundación Instituto de Inmunología de Colombia (FIDIC), Bogotá 111321, Colombia; (A.B.-S.); (G.A.-P.)
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- Studies in Translational Microbiology and Emerging Diseases (MICROS) Research Group, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad de Rosario, Bogotá 111221, Colombia; (C.F.); (B.L.G.)
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- Studies in Translational Microbiology and Emerging Diseases (MICROS) Research Group, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad de Rosario, Bogotá 111221, Colombia; (C.F.); (B.L.G.)
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- Microbiology Group, Instituto Nacional de Salud, Bogotá 111321, Colombia;
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- Molecular Biology and Immunology Department, Fundación Instituto de Inmunología de Colombia (FIDIC), Bogotá 111321, Colombia;
- Microbiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá 111321, Colombia
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- Studies in Translational Microbiology and Emerging Diseases (MICROS) Research Group, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad de Rosario, Bogotá 111221, Colombia; (C.F.); (B.L.G.)
- Public Health Research Group, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad del Rosario, Bogotá 111221, Colombia
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Hajifathali S, Lesan S, Lotfali E, Salimi-Sabour E, Khatibi M. Investigation of the antifungal effects of curcumin against nystatin-resistant Candida albicans. Dent Res J (Isfahan) 2023; 20:50. [PMID: 37304423 PMCID: PMC10247873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023] Open
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Background Emergence of nystatin-resistant Candida albicans (C. albicans) strains has raised some concerns in the recent years. Recent scientific evidence proves that turmeric, especially curcumin, has anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal activity. The aim of this study was the investigation of the antifungal effects of curcumin against nystatin-resistant C. albicans. Materials and Methods This in vitro, experimental study evaluated standard-strain (ATCC 16201) and 10 nystatin-resistant C. albicans strains. The antifungal activity and minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of curcumin were evaluated using the CLSI-M27-A3, and the MIC of curcumin was compared with that of nystatin. The results were analyzed using the one-way ANOVA. Results The MIC of curcumin was 15.6, 32.25, 15.6, 7.8, 32.25, 15.6, 15.6, 15.6, 32.25, and 15.6 μg/mL for the 10 resistant strains and 62.5 μg/mL for the standard strain of C. albicans. Curcumin in the above-mentioned concentrations significantly inhibited the proliferation of nystatin-resistant C. albicans strains (P < 0.001). Conclusion According to this research, it was shown that curcumin with MIC value of 7.8-32.25 μg/mL has inhibitory effects on nystatin-resistant C. albicans strains.
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- Soha Hajifathali
- Dentist, Private Practice, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Traditional Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Hassan M, Flanagan TW, Kharouf N, Bertsch C, Mancino D, Haikel Y. Antimicrobial Proteins: Structure, Molecular Action, and Therapeutic Potential. Pharmaceutics 2022; 15:pharmaceutics15010072. [PMID: 36678702 PMCID: PMC9864823 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15010072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Second- and third-line treatments of patients with antibiotic-resistant infections can have serious side effects, such as organ failure with prolonged care and recovery. As clinical practices such as cancer therapies, chronic disease treatment, and organ transplantation rely on the ability of available antibiotics to fight infection, the increased resistance of microbial pathogens presents a multifaceted, serious public health concern worldwide. The pipeline of traditional antibiotics is exhausted and unable to overcome the continuously developing multi-drug resistance. To that end, the widely observed limitation of clinically utilized antibiotics has prompted researchers to find a clinically relevant alternate antimicrobial strategy. In recent decades, the discovery of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) as an excellent candidate to overcome antibiotic resistance has received further attention, particularly from scientists, health professionals, and the pharmaceutical industry. Effective AMPs are characterized by a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activities, high pathogen specificity, and low toxicity. In addition to their antimicrobial activity, AMPs have been found to be involved in a variety of biological functions, including immune regulation, angiogenesis, wound healing, and antitumor activity. This review provides a current overview of the structure, molecular action, and therapeutic potential of AMPs.
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- Mohamed Hassan
- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Strasbourg University, 67000 Strasbourg, France
- Department of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, INSERM UMR_S 1121, Biomaterials and Bioengineering, 67000 Strasbourg, France
- Research Laboratory of Surgery-Oncology, Department of Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-504-339-2671
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- Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Strasbourg University, 67000 Strasbourg, France
- Department of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, INSERM UMR_S 1121, Biomaterials and Bioengineering, 67000 Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Strasbourg University, 67000 Strasbourg, France
- Department of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, INSERM UMR_S 1121, Biomaterials and Bioengineering, 67000 Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Strasbourg University, 67000 Strasbourg, France
- Department of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, INSERM UMR_S 1121, Biomaterials and Bioengineering, 67000 Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Strasbourg University, 67000 Strasbourg, France
- Department of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, INSERM UMR_S 1121, Biomaterials and Bioengineering, 67000 Strasbourg, France
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Scavello F, Kharouf N, Lavalle P, Haikel Y, Schneider F, Metz-Boutigue MH. The antimicrobial peptides secreted by the chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla link the neuroendocrine and immune systems: From basic to clinical studies. Front Immunol 2022; 13:977175. [PMID: 36090980 PMCID: PMC9452953 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.977175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The increasing resistance to antibiotic treatments highlights the need for the development of new antimicrobial agents. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have been studied to be used in clinical settings for the treatment of infections. Endogenous AMPs represent the first line defense of the innate immune system against pathogens; they also positively interfere with infection-associated inflammation. Interestingly, AMPs influence numerous biological processes, such as the regulation of the microbiota, wound healing, the induction of adaptive immunity, the regulation of inflammation, and finally express anti-cancer and cytotoxic properties. Numerous peptides identified in chromaffin secretory granules from the adrenal medulla possess antimicrobial activity: they are released by chromaffin cells during stress situations by exocytosis via the activation of the hypothalamo-pituitary axis. The objective of the present review is to develop complete informations including (i) the biological characteristics of the AMPs produced after the natural processing of chromogranins A and B, proenkephalin-A and free ubiquitin, (ii) the design of innovative materials and (iii) the involvement of these AMPs in human diseases. Some peptides are elective biomarkers for critical care medicine, may play an important role in the protection of infections (alone, or in combination with others or antibiotics), in the prevention of nosocomial infections, in the regulation of intestinal mucosal dynamics and of inflammation. They could play an important role for medical implant functionalization, such as catheters, tracheal tubes or oral surgical devices, in order to prevent infections after implantation and to promote the healing of tissues.
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- Francesco Scavello
- Department of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM), Unité Mixte de recherche (UMR) S 1121, Federation of Translational Medicine, Strasbourg University, Strasbourg, France
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Milan, Italy
- *Correspondence: Francesco Scavello,
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- Department of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM), Unité Mixte de recherche (UMR) S 1121, Federation of Translational Medicine, Strasbourg University, Strasbourg, France
- Department of Endodontics and Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM), Unité Mixte de recherche (UMR) S 1121, Federation of Translational Medicine, Strasbourg University, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM), Unité Mixte de recherche (UMR) S 1121, Federation of Translational Medicine, Strasbourg University, Strasbourg, France
- Department of Endodontics and Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM), Unité Mixte de recherche (UMR) S 1121, Federation of Translational Medicine, Strasbourg University, Strasbourg, France
- Médecine Intensive-Réanimation, Hautepierre Hospital, Hôpitaux Universitaires, Strasbourg, Federation of Translational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM), Unité Mixte de recherche (UMR) S 1121, Federation of Translational Medicine, Strasbourg University, Strasbourg, France
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Perez-Rodriguez A, Eraso E, Quindós G, Mateo E. Antimicrobial Peptides with Anti-Candida Activity. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23169264. [PMID: 36012523 PMCID: PMC9409312 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23169264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Mycoses are accountable for millions of infections yearly worldwide. Invasive candidiasis is the most usual, presenting a high morbidity and mortality. Candida albicans remains the prevalent etiologic agent, but the incidence of other species such as Candida parapsilosis, Candida glabrata and Candida auris keeps increasing. These pathogens frequently show a reduced susceptibility to commonly used antifungal drugs, including polyenes, triazoles and echinocandins, and the incidence of emerging multi-drug-resistant strains of these species continues to increase. Therefore, the need to search for new molecules that target these pathogenic species in a different manner is now more urgent than ever. Nature is an almost endless source of interesting new molecules that could meet this need. Among these molecules, antimicrobial peptides, present in different sources in nature, possess some advantages over conventional antifungal agents, even with their own drawbacks, and are considered as a promising pharmacological option against a wide range of microbial infections. In this review, we describe 20 antimicrobial peptides from different origins that possess an activity against Candida.
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Mancino D, Kharouf N, Scavello F, Hellé S, Salloum-Yared F, Mutschler A, Mathieu E, Lavalle P, Metz-Boutigue MH, Haïkel Y. The Catestatin-Derived Peptides Are New Actors to Fight the Development of Oral Candidosis. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23042066. [PMID: 35216181 PMCID: PMC8876135 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23042066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Resistance to antifungal therapy of Candida albicans and non-albicans Candida strains, frequently associated with oral candidosis, is on the rise. In this context, host-defense peptides have emerged as new promising candidates to overcome antifungal resistance. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness against Candida species of different Catestatin-derived peptides, as well as the combined effect with serum albumin. Among Catestatin-derived peptides, the most active against sensitive and resistant strains of C. albicans, C. tropicalis and C. glabrata was the D-isomer of Cateslytin (D-bCtl) whereas the efficiency of the L-isomer (L-bCtl) significantly decreases against C. glabrata strains. Images obtained by transmission electron microscopy clearly demonstrated fungal membrane lysis and the leakage of the intracellular material induced by the L-bCtl and D-bCtl peptides. The possible synergistic effect of albumin on Catestatin-derived peptides activity was investigated too. Our finding showed that bovine serum albumin (BSA) when combined with the L- isomer of Catestatin (L-bCts) had a synergistic effect against Candida albicans especially at low concentrations of BSA; however, no synergistic effect was detected when BSA interacted with L-bCtl, suggesting the importance of the C-terminal end of L-bCts (GPGLQL) for the interaction with BSA. In this context in vitro D-bCtl, as well as the combination of BSA with L-bCts are potential candidates for the development of new antifungal drugs for the treatment of oral candidosis due to Candida and non-Candida albicans, without detrimental side effects.
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- Davide Mancino
- Department of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, INSERM UMR_S 1121, University of Strasbourg, 67000 Strasbourg, France; (D.M.); (F.S.); (S.H.); (A.M.); (E.M.); (P.L.); (M.-H.M.-B.); (Y.H.)
- Department of Endodontics and Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Strasbourg, 67000 Strasbourg, France
- Pôle de Médecine et Chirurgie Bucco-Dentaire, Hôpital Civil, Hôpitaux Universitaire de Strasbourg, University of Strasbourg, 67000 Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, INSERM UMR_S 1121, University of Strasbourg, 67000 Strasbourg, France; (D.M.); (F.S.); (S.H.); (A.M.); (E.M.); (P.L.); (M.-H.M.-B.); (Y.H.)
- Department of Endodontics and Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Strasbourg, 67000 Strasbourg, France
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +33-66752-2841
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- Department of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, INSERM UMR_S 1121, University of Strasbourg, 67000 Strasbourg, France; (D.M.); (F.S.); (S.H.); (A.M.); (E.M.); (P.L.); (M.-H.M.-B.); (Y.H.)
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- Department of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, INSERM UMR_S 1121, University of Strasbourg, 67000 Strasbourg, France; (D.M.); (F.S.); (S.H.); (A.M.); (E.M.); (P.L.); (M.-H.M.-B.); (Y.H.)
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, The General Authority of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent Hospital, Damascus 0100, Syria;
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- Department of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, INSERM UMR_S 1121, University of Strasbourg, 67000 Strasbourg, France; (D.M.); (F.S.); (S.H.); (A.M.); (E.M.); (P.L.); (M.-H.M.-B.); (Y.H.)
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- Department of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, INSERM UMR_S 1121, University of Strasbourg, 67000 Strasbourg, France; (D.M.); (F.S.); (S.H.); (A.M.); (E.M.); (P.L.); (M.-H.M.-B.); (Y.H.)
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- Department of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, INSERM UMR_S 1121, University of Strasbourg, 67000 Strasbourg, France; (D.M.); (F.S.); (S.H.); (A.M.); (E.M.); (P.L.); (M.-H.M.-B.); (Y.H.)
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- Department of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, INSERM UMR_S 1121, University of Strasbourg, 67000 Strasbourg, France; (D.M.); (F.S.); (S.H.); (A.M.); (E.M.); (P.L.); (M.-H.M.-B.); (Y.H.)
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- Department of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, INSERM UMR_S 1121, University of Strasbourg, 67000 Strasbourg, France; (D.M.); (F.S.); (S.H.); (A.M.); (E.M.); (P.L.); (M.-H.M.-B.); (Y.H.)
- Department of Endodontics and Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Strasbourg, 67000 Strasbourg, France
- Pôle de Médecine et Chirurgie Bucco-Dentaire, Hôpital Civil, Hôpitaux Universitaire de Strasbourg, University of Strasbourg, 67000 Strasbourg, France
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Scavello F, Mutschler A, Hellé S, Schneider F, Chasserot-Golaz S, Strub JM, Cianferani S, Haikel Y, Metz-Boutigue MH. Catestatin in innate immunity and Cateslytin-derived peptides against superbugs. Sci Rep 2021; 11:15615. [PMID: 34341386 PMCID: PMC8329280 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-94749-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Chromogranin A (CgA) is the precursor of several antimicrobial peptides, such as Catestatin (Cts, bovine CgA344-364), initially described as a potent inhibitor of catecholamines. This peptide displays direct antimicrobial activities and contributes to immune system regulation. The aim of the present study is to investigate a designed peptide based on Cts to fight infections against superbugs and more particularly Staphylococcus aureus. In addition to Cateslytin (Ctl, bovine CgA344-358), the active domain of Catestatin, several peptides including dimers, D-isomer and the new designed peptide DOPA-K-DOPA-K-DOPA-TLRGGE-RSMRLSFRARGYGFR (Dopa5T-Ctl) were prepared and tested. Cateslytin is resistant to bacterial degradation and does not induce bacterial resistance. The interaction of Catestatin with immune dermal cells (dendritic cells DC1a, dermal macrophages CD14 and macrophages) was analyzed by using confocal microscopy and cytokine release assay. The dimers and D-isomer of Ctl were tested against a large variety of bacteria showing the potent antibacterial activity of the D-isomer. The peptide Dopa5T-Ctl is able to induce the self-killing of S. aureus after release of Ctl by the endoprotease Glu-C produced by this pathogen. It permits localized on-demand delivery of the antimicrobial drug directly at the infectious site.
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- Francesco Scavello
- BioMaterials and BioEngeneering, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale UMR_S 1121, Federation of Translational Medicine Faculty, of Odontology, University of Strasbourg, Hôpital Civil, Porte de L'Hôpital, 67000, Strasbourg, France.,Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Science, University of Calabria, Arcavacata di Rende, Italy
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- BioMaterials and BioEngeneering, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale UMR_S 1121, Federation of Translational Medicine Faculty, of Odontology, University of Strasbourg, Hôpital Civil, Porte de L'Hôpital, 67000, Strasbourg, France
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- BioMaterials and BioEngeneering, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale UMR_S 1121, Federation of Translational Medicine Faculty, of Odontology, University of Strasbourg, Hôpital Civil, Porte de L'Hôpital, 67000, Strasbourg, France.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- BioMaterials and BioEngeneering, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale UMR_S 1121, Federation of Translational Medicine Faculty, of Odontology, University of Strasbourg, Hôpital Civil, Porte de L'Hôpital, 67000, Strasbourg, France.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.,Médecine Intensive-Réanimation, Hautepierre Hospital, Hôpitaux Universitaires, Strasbourg, Federation of Translational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Institut des Neurosciences Cellulaires et Intégratives, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Laboratory of Bio-Organic Mass Spectrometry, Analytical Sciences Department, Pluridisciplinary Institute Hubert Curien, UMR 7178, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Laboratory of Bio-Organic Mass Spectrometry, Analytical Sciences Department, Pluridisciplinary Institute Hubert Curien, UMR 7178, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- BioMaterials and BioEngeneering, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale UMR_S 1121, Federation of Translational Medicine Faculty, of Odontology, University of Strasbourg, Hôpital Civil, Porte de L'Hôpital, 67000, Strasbourg, France.,Faculty of Odontology, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- BioMaterials and BioEngeneering, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale UMR_S 1121, Federation of Translational Medicine Faculty, of Odontology, University of Strasbourg, Hôpital Civil, Porte de L'Hôpital, 67000, Strasbourg, France.
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Villalobos-Noriega JMA, Rodríguez-León E, Rodríguez-Beas C, Larios-Rodríguez E, Plascencia-Jatomea M, Martínez-Higuera A, Acuña-Campa H, García-Galaz A, Mora-Monroy R, Alvarez-Cirerol FJ, Rodríguez-Vázquez BE, Carillo-Torres RC, Iñiguez-Palomares RA. Au@Ag Core@Shell Nanoparticles Synthesized with Rumex hymenosepalus as Antimicrobial Agent. NANOSCALE RESEARCH LETTERS 2021; 16:118. [PMID: 34292415 PMCID: PMC8298724 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-021-03572-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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In this work, we used a sequential method of synthesis for gold-silver bimetallic nanoparticles with core@shell structure (Au@AgNPs). Rumex hymenosepalus root extract (Rh), which presents high content in catechins and stilbenes, was used as reductor agent in nanoparticles synthesis. Size distribution obtained by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) gives a mean diameter of 36 ± 11 nm for Au@AgNPs, 24 ± 4 nm for gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), and 13 ± 3 nm for silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). The geometrical shapes of NPs were principally quasi-spherical. The thickness of the silver shell over AuNPs is around 6 nm and covered by active biomolecules onto the surface. Nanoparticles characterization included high angle annular dark field images (HAADF) recorded with a scanning transmission electron microscope (STEM), Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), UV-Vis Spectroscopy, Zeta Potential, and Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS). Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR), and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) show that nanoparticles are stabilized by extract molecules. A growth kinetics study was performed using the Gompertz model for microorganisms exposed to nanomaterials. The results indicate that AgNPs and Au@AgNPs affect the lag phase and growth rate of Escherichia coli and Candida albicans in a dose-dependent manner, with a better response for Au@AgNPs.
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- Nanotechnology Graduate Program, Department of Physics, University of Sonora, Rosales and Transversal, 83000, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico.
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- Nanotechnology Graduate Program, Department of Physics, University of Sonora, Rosales and Transversal, 83000, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Metallurgy, University of Sonora, Rosales and Transversal, 83000, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
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- Department of Research and Postgraduate in Food, University of Sonora, Rosales and Transversal, 83000, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
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- Nanotechnology Graduate Program, Department of Physics, University of Sonora, Rosales and Transversal, 83000, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
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- Department of Physics, University of Sonora, Rosales and Transversal, 83000, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
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- Food Science Coordination, Research Center in Food and Development (CIAD), Road Gustavo Enrique Astiazarán Rosas, No. 46, Col. La Victoria, 83304, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
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- Department of Physic Researching, University of Sonora, Rosales and Transversal, 83000, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
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- Nanotechnology Graduate Program, Department of Physics, University of Sonora, Rosales and Transversal, 83000, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
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- Nanotechnology Graduate Program, Department of Physics, University of Sonora, Rosales and Transversal, 83000, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico.
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Pellissari CVG, Jorge JH, Marin LM, Sabino-Silva R, Siqueira WL. Statherin-derived peptides as antifungal strategy against Candida albicans. Arch Oral Biol 2021; 125:105106. [PMID: 33740624 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2021.105106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2020] [Revised: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effect of statherin and its naturally occurring peptides (DR9-2, DR9, GE-12, IT-32, GQ-19, IP-18) on Candida albicans metabolism and biofilm development. DESIGN After the killing assay, a peptide pellicle was formed on the bottom of a polystyrene plate at the IC50 of each peptide. Over the peptide pellicle, Candida albicans biofilm (48 h) was grown. The peptides antimicrobial activity after the peptides treatment was evaluated by alamarBlue, total biofilm biomass and colony forming units (CFU) counting. RESULTS The pellicle with statherin and the peptides (DR9-2, DR9, GE-12, IP-18, GQ-19) was able to reduce he viability of Candida albicans compared to the negative control. They also decreased cell proliferation by 20 % and total biomass. IT-32 showed the highest reduction in cell proliferation and biomass, which was similar to the positive control, histatin 5. CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that the naturally occuring peptides from statherin are able to decrease Candida albicans colonization and biofilm proliferation.
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- Claudia Viviane Guimarães Pellissari
- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araraquara Dental School, São Paulo State University, UNESP, 1680 Rua Humaitá, Araraquara, SP, 14801-385, Brazil; College of Dentistry, University of Saskatchewan, 105 Wiggins Road, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5E4, Canada
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- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araraquara Dental School, São Paulo State University, UNESP, 1680 Rua Humaitá, Araraquara, SP, 14801-385, Brazil.
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- College of Dentistry, University of Saskatchewan, 105 Wiggins Road, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5E4, Canada
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- Department of Physiology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Federal University of Uberlandia, 3Q - 2121 Av. João Naves de Ávila, Uberlandia, MG, 38400-902, Brazil
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- College of Dentistry, University of Saskatchewan, 105 Wiggins Road, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5E4, Canada
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Rocca C, De Bartolo A, Grande F, Rizzuti B, Pasqua T, Giordano F, Granieri MC, Occhiuzzi MA, Garofalo A, Amodio N, Cerra MC, Schneider F, Panno ML, Metz-Boutigue MH, Angelone T. Cateslytin abrogates lipopolysaccharide-induced cardiomyocyte injury by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress through toll like receptor 4 interaction. Int Immunopharmacol 2021; 94:107487. [PMID: 33636560 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2021.107487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2020] [Revised: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/05/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Global public health is threatened by new pathogens, antimicrobial resistant microorganisms and a rapid decline of conventional antimicrobials efficacy. Thus, numerous medical procedures become life-threating. Sepsis can lead to tissue damage such as myocardium inflammation, associated with reduction of contractility and diastolic dysfunction, which may cause death. In this perspective, growing interest and attention are paid on host defence peptides considered as new potential antimicrobials. In the present study, we investigated the physiological and biochemical properties of Cateslytin (Ctl), an endogenous antimicrobial chromogranin A-derived peptide, in H9c2 cardiomyocytes exposed to lipopolysaccharide (LPS) infection. We showed that both Ctl (L and D) enantiomers, but not their scrambled counterparts, significantly increased cardiomyocytes viability following LPS, even if L-Ctl was effective at lower concentration (1 nM) compared to D-Ctl (10 nM). L-Ctl mitigated LPS-induced LDH release and oxidative stress, as visible by a reduction of MDA and protein carbonyl groups content, and by an increase of SOD activity. Molecular docking simulations strongly suggested that L-Ctl modulates TLR4 through a direct binding to the partner protein MD-2. Molecular analyses indicated that the protection mediated by L-Ctl against LPS-evoked sepsis targeted the TLR4/ERK/JNK/p38-MAPK pathway, regulating NFkB p65, NFkB p52 and COX2 expression and repressing the mRNA expression levels of the LPS-induced proinflammatory factors IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α and NOS2. These findings indicate that Ctl could be considered as a possible candidate for the development of new antimicrobials strategies in the treatment of myocarditis. Interestingly, L-enantiomeric Ctl showed remarkable properties in strengthening the anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects on cardiomyocytes.
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- Carmine Rocca
- Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Cardiovascular Pathophysiology, Department of Biology, E and E.S., University of Calabria, Rende, CS, Italy
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- Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Cardiovascular Pathophysiology, Department of Biology, E and E.S., University of Calabria, Rende, CS, Italy; Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, Rende, CS, Italy
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- Laboratory of Medicinal and Analytical Chemistry, Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, Rende, Italy
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- CNR-NANOTEC, Licryl-UOS Cosenza and CEMIF.Cal, Department of Physics, University of Calabria, Rende, Italy
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- Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Cardiovascular Pathophysiology, Department of Biology, E and E.S., University of Calabria, Rende, CS, Italy; Department of Health Science, University of Catanzaro Magna Graecia, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, Rende, CS, Italy
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- Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Cardiovascular Pathophysiology, Department of Biology, E and E.S., University of Calabria, Rende, CS, Italy
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- Laboratory of Medicinal and Analytical Chemistry, Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, Rende, Italy
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- Laboratory of Medicinal and Analytical Chemistry, Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, Rende, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Laboratory of Organ and System Physiology, Department of Biology, E and E.S., University of Calabria, Rende, CS, Italy
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- Department of Intensive Care, Hospital Hautepierre, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France; Inserm UMR 1121, Fédération de Médecine Translationnelle, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, Rende, CS, Italy
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- Inserm UMR 1121, Fédération de Médecine Translationnelle, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France; Faculty of Odontology, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg France.
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- Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Cardiovascular Pathophysiology, Department of Biology, E and E.S., University of Calabria, Rende, CS, Italy; National Institute of Cardiovascular Research (INRC), Bologna, Italy.
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Chaves AFA, Xander P, Romera LMD, Fonseca FLA, Batista WL. What is the elephant in the room when considering new therapies for fungal diseases? Crit Rev Microbiol 2021; 47:275-289. [PMID: 33513315 DOI: 10.1080/1040841x.2021.1876632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The global scenario of antimicrobial resistance is alarming, and the development of new drugs has not appeared to make substantial progress. The constraints on drug discovery are due to difficulties in finding new targets for therapy, the high cost of development, and the mismatch between the time of drug introduction in a clinic and microorganism adaptation to a drug. Policies to address neglected diseases miss the broad spectrum of mycosis. Society is not aware of the actual threat represented by fungi to human health, food security, and biodiversity. The evidence discussed here is critical for warning governments to establish effective surveillance policies for fungi.HIGHLIGHTSFungal diseases are ignored even among neglected disease classifications.There are few options to treat mycoses, which is an increasing concern regarding fungal resistance to drugs, as evidenced by the spread of Candida auris.Fungal diseases represent a real threat to human health and food security.Investment in research to investigate the potential of repurposing drugs already in use could obtain results in the short term.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.,Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Xiao X, Zhao W, Liang J, Sauer K, Libera M. Self-defensive antimicrobial biomaterial surfaces. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2020; 192:110989. [PMID: 32361372 PMCID: PMC7308212 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2020.110989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2019] [Revised: 03/11/2020] [Accepted: 03/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Self-defensive biomaterial surfaces are being developed in order to mitigate infection associated with tissue-contacting biomedical devices. Such infection occurs when microbes colonize the surface of a device and proliferate into a recalcitrant biofilm. A key intervention point centers on preventing the initial colonization. Incorporating antimicrobials within a surface coating can be very effective, but the traditional means of antimicrobial delivery by continuous elution can often be counterproductive. If there is no infection, continuous elution creates conditions that promote the development of resistant microbes throughout the patient. In contrast, a self-defensive coating releases antimicrobial only when and only where there is a microbial challenge to the surface. Otherwise, the antimicrobial remains sequestered within the coating and does not contribute to the development of resistance. A self-defensive surface requires a local trigger that signals the microbial challenge. Three such triggers have been identified as: (1) local pH lowering; (2) local enzyme release; and (3) direct microbial-surface contact. This short review highlights the need for self-defensive surfaces in the general context of the device-infection problem and then reviews key biomaterials developments associated with each of these three triggering mechanisms.
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- Xixi Xiao
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ, USA
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- Binghamton Biofilm Research Center (BBRC), Binghamton University Binghamton, NY USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ, USA.
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Ehlinger C, Dartevelle P, Zaet A, Kurashige Y, Haïkel Y, Metz-Boutigue MH, Marban C. A New Combination with D-Cateslytin to Eradicate Root Canal Pathogens. Int J Pept Res Ther 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s10989-019-09911-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Mundula T, Ricci F, Barbetta B, Baccini M, Amedei A. Effect of Probiotics on Oral Candidiasis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Nutrients 2019; 11:nu11102449. [PMID: 31615039 PMCID: PMC6836010 DOI: 10.3390/nu11102449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2019] [Revised: 09/26/2019] [Accepted: 10/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Oral candidiasis (OC) is an increasing health problem due to the introduction of new drugs, population aging, and increasing prevalence of chronic illness. This study systematically reviews the effects of the oral intake of probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics on Candida spp. counts (colony-forming units (CFU)/mL) in oral and palatal samples. A literature search was conducted. Twelve studies, eight randomized clinical trials (RCTs), and four pre-post studies, resulted as eligible for the meta-analysis, which was performed through a Bayesian random-effects model. All studies analyzed probiotics, and none of them analyzed prebiotics or synbiotics. The treatments effects were measured in terms of odds ratio (OR) of OC (CFU/mL >102, 103, or 104). The meta-analytic OR was 0.71 (95% credibility interval (CrI): 0.37, 1.32), indicating a beneficial effect of treatment; the I2 index was 56.3%. Focusing only on RCTs, the OR was larger and more precise at 0.53 (95% CrI: 0.27, 0.93). The effect of treatment appeared to be larger on denture wearers. Our findings indicate that the intake of probiotics can have a beneficial effect on OC and that the effects could vary according to the patients' characteristics. Due to the presence of medium-high-risk studies, the results should be interpreted with caution.
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- Tiziana Mundula
- Unit of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Public Health. University of Padova, 35131 Padova, Italy.
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy.
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- Department of Biostatistics, Rottapharm Biotech, 20900 Monza, Italy.
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- Department of Statistics, Computer Science, Applications, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy.
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy.
- SOD of Interdisciplinary Internal Medicine, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Careggi (AOUC), 50134 Florence, Italy.
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