Teratogenicity of Staphylococcus aureus L-forms using a mouse whole-embryo culture model

2013 ◽  
Vol 62 (5) ◽  
pp. 677-682
Author(s):  
Yong Liu ◽  
Xiang Zhu ◽  
Feng-ling Yu ◽  
Xiao-ming Kong ◽  
Na Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Mouse Embryos ◽  
Head Length ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Whole Embryo Culture ◽  
Crown Rump Length ◽  
Gram Staining ◽  
Pass Through

Our previous studies have suggested that Staphylococcus aureus L-forms are able to pass through the placental barrier of mice from the maternal side to the fetal body and affect fetal growth and development, but little is known about the direct influence of S. aureus L-forms on embryos during the critical period of organogenesis. Mouse embryos at gestational day 8.5 were cultured in vitro for 48 h with 0, 50, 100, 200 or 400 c.f.u. S. aureus L-forms ml−1. At the end of the culture period, the mouse embryos were assessed morphologically for viability, growth and development. Bacteriological and immunohistochemical staining were used to determine the existence of S. aureus L-forms in embryonic tissues. We found that both crown–rump length and head length of mouse embryos exposed to S. aureus L-forms at a concentration of 50 c.f.u. ml−1 were reduced. When the mouse embryos were exposed to 100, 200 or 400 c.f.u. S. aureus L-forms ml−1, the total morphological score, number of somites, dry embryo weight, yolk sac diameter, crown–rump length and head length were significantly lower than those of the control group. With the increased concentration of S. aureus L-forms in the culture medium, there were fewer normally developed embryos and more embryos with abnormalities or retardation in growth. S. aureus L-forms detected by Gram-staining and immunohistochemical detection of antigen were found in the tissues of embryos infected by S. aureus L-forms. These data suggest that S. aureus L-forms exert a direct teratogenic effect on cultured mouse embryos in vitro.

scholarly journals Uji Daya Hambat Air Perasan Buah Jeruk Nipis (Citrus aurantifolia s.) Terhadap Pertumbuhan Bakteri Staphylococcus Aureus Secara In Vitro

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 05 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul Razak ◽  
Aziz Djamal ◽  
Gusti Revilla
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Wound Healing ◽  
Contact Time ◽  
Experimental Methods ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Citrus Aurantifolia ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Growth Of Bacteria

AbstrakJeruk Nipis (Citrus aurantifolia S.) merupakan salah satu tanaman obat keluarga yang banyak terdapat ditengah masyarkat dan banyak digunakan sebagai ramuan tradisional. Bagian yang sering digunakan adalah air perasannya, dengan salah satu manfaat dapat digunakan untuk menghilangkan jerawat serta penyembuhan luka agar tidak terjadi abses. Jerawat dan abses pada luka merupakan salah satu infeksi yang disebabkan oleh bakteri Staphylococcus aureus.Tujuan Penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui daya hambat air perasan buah jeruk nipis (Citrus aurantifolia S.) terhadap pertumbuhan bakteri Staphylococcus aureus secara invitro. Penelitian dilakukan dengan metoda eksperimental laboratorium dengan desain postest only control group design yang dilakukan di Laboratorium Mikrobiologi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Andalas.Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa air perasan buah jeruk nipis memiliki daya hambat terhadap pertumbuhan bakteri Staphylococcus aureus dengan berbagai konsentrasi yaitu 25%, 50%, 75%, dan 100% dan terdapat pengaruh lama kontak terhadap pertumbuhan bakteri dimana bakteri tidak tumbuh seteleh kontak 5 menit pertama dan diikuti menit-menit berikutnya dengan air perasan buah jeruk nipis konsentrasi 100%. Jadi, semakin tinggi konsentrasi air perasan buah jeruk nipis dan semakin lama kontak dengan bakteri Staphylococcus aureus maka daya hambatnya semakin baik.Kata kunci: Uji Daya Hambat, Air Perasan Buah Jeruk Nipis, Staphylococcus aureus.Abstract Lime (Citrus aurantifolia S.) is kind of family’s herbal medicine, most using in the community is widely used as a traditional herb. The most common used part is the lime fruit squeeze with one of the function is used for removing acne and wound healing to prevent the form of abscess. Pimples and abscesses of the wound is one of the infections caused by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus.The purpose of this study was to determine the inhibition of lime fruit (Citrus aurantifolia S.) squeeze towards the growth of the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus in vitro condition. The study was conducted with laboratory experimental methods to the design of control group design postest only performed at the Laboratory of Microbiology Faculty of Medicine, University of Andalas.The results showed that the lime fruit (Citrus aurantifolia S.) squeeze has the ability to inhibite the bacterial growth of Staphylococcus aureus with various concentrations of 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% and there is the effect of contact time on the growth of bacteria which the bacteria do not grow after contact the first 5 minutes and the next minute followed by lime fruit squeeze with 100% concentration lime fruit squeeze. Thus, the higher the concentration of lime fruit squeeze and the longer the contact with the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus is the better towards.Keywords:Inhibition test, The Lime Fruit Squeeze, Staphylococcus Aureus.

scholarly journals Staphylococcus aureus growth delay after exposure to low fluencies of blue light (470 nm)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. D. C. Galo ◽  
B. E. De Lima ◽  
T. G. Santos ◽  
A. Braoios ◽  
R. P. Prado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Blue Light ◽  
Bacterial Infections ◽  
Growth Delay ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Prolonged Incubation ◽  
Bacterial Cultures ◽  
Experimental Approaches ◽  
Prolonged Hospital

Abstract Antibiotic resistance is one of the greatest challenges to treat bacterial infections worldwide, leading to increase in medical expenses, prolonged hospital stay and increased mortality. The use of blue light has been suggested as an innovative alternative to overcome this problem. In this study we analyzed the antibacterial effect of blue light using low emission parameters on Staphylococcus aureus cultures. In vitro bacterial cultures were used in two experimental approaches. The first approach included single or fractionated blue light application provided by LED emitters (470 nm), with the following fluencies: 16.29, 27.16 and 54.32 J/cm2. For the second approach a power LED (470 nm) was used to deliver 54.32 J/cm2 fractionated in 3 applications. Our results demonstrated that bacterial cultures exposed to fractionated blue light radiation exhibited significantly smaller sizes colonies than the control group after 24 h incubation, however the affected bacteria were able to adapt and continue to proliferate after prolonged incubation time. We could conclude that the hypothetical clinical use of low fluencies of blue light as an antibacterial treatment is risky, since its action is not definitive and proves to be ineffective at least for the strain used in this study.

scholarly journals Brassinosteroids and gibberellic acid: effects on in vitro pollen germination in grapevine

OENO One ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 303
Author(s):  
Zeliha Gokbayrak ◽  
Hakan Engin
Keyword(s):  
Gibberellic Acid ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Pollen Germination ◽  
Table Grape ◽  
Basic Medium ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Plant Growth And Development ◽  
Physiological Processes ◽  
Grape Cultivars

<p style="text-align: justify;">Many physiological processes related to plant growth and development are under the influence of growth regulators, which also have an impact on pollen germination. In this study, the effects of two brassinosteroid compounds, epibrassinolide and 22S,23S-homobrassinolide, and gibberellic acid (GA<sub>3</sub>) on <em>in vitro</em> pollen germination of two table grape cultivars, ‘Italia’ and ‘Cardinal’ (<em>Vitis vinifera</em> L.), were determined. A total of 28 treatments, alone and in combination, were applied to freshly collected pollens which were sown on a basic medium with 1% agar and 20% sucrose. Petri dishes were kept at 26±1°C for 24 hours. Counting of the germinated pollens revealed that the effects of these plant hormones were cultivar- and substance-specific. The cultivar ‘Italia’ was not influenced by the treatments (the highest germination ratio being 44.4% from 0.001 mg L<sup>-1</sup> epibrassinolide) as opposed to the cultivar ‘Cardinal’. The highest germination ratio in ‘Cardinal’ was about 50% in pollens treated with 25 mg L<sup>-1</sup> GA<sub>3</sub> + 0.01 mg L<sup>-1</sup> epibrassinolide. The control group resulted in 32.38% germination. Combining GA<sub>3</sub> with epibrassinolide provided slightly higher germination ratios compared to combining GA<sub>3</sub> with 22S,23S-homobrassinolide. </p>

Fuel-mediated teratogenesis: biochemical effects of hypoglycemia during neurulation in mouse embryos in vitro

1989 ◽  
Vol 257 (2) ◽  
pp. E269-E276 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. S. Hunter ◽  
T. W. Sadler
Keyword(s):  
Nucleic Acid ◽  
Glucose Metabolism ◽  
Severe Hypoglycemia ◽  
Acid Synthesis ◽  
Mouse Embryos ◽  
Nucleic Acid Synthesis ◽  
Glycolytic Metabolism ◽  
Whole Embryo Culture ◽  
Altered Glucose

Hypoglycemia has been reported to induce congenital malformations and growth retardation in rodent embryos during the period of neural tube closure in vitro. However, the biochemical alterations responsible for the production of the dysmorphogenic effects have not been evaluated. Therefore, the rates of glucose metabolism by glycolysis, citric acid cycle, oxidative pentose phosphate pathway (PPP), and anabolic utilization were evaluated in mouse embryos and extraembryonic membranes using the whole embryo culture technique. Altered glucose metabolism by glycolysis and oxidative PPP, as well as altered anabolic synthesis, were produced by exposure to hypoglycemia. In embryos exposed to mild hypoglycemia (80 mg/dl) altered metabolism by the PPP and an associated effect on nucleic acid synthesis were in part responsible for the dysmorphogenic effects of this treatment. In contrast, severe hypoglycemia (40 mg/dl) appeared to have an immediate effect on glycolytic metabolism in addition to effects on the PPP and nucleic acid synthesis. Therefore, a multifactorial biochemical mechanism contributes to the induction of malformations by severe hypoglycemia in mouse embryos in vitro. Furthermore, the differential effects of moderate vs. severe hypoglycemia on glycolytic metabolism, and possibly energy production, may account for the differences in the severity of these treatments on embryonic growth and the incidence of malformations.

scholarly journals 569. Evaluation of a Povidone-Iodine Preparation for Nasal Decolonization of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. S269-S269
Author(s):  
Hussein Abou Ghaddara ◽  
Jennifer Cadnum ◽  
Y Karen Ng Wong ◽  
Curtis Donskey
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Povidone Iodine ◽  
Perioperative Period ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Single Application ◽  
Methicillin Resistant ◽  
Dosing Intervals ◽  
And Control ◽  
Emergence Of Resistance

Abstract Background Mupirocin is commonly used for nasal decolonization of Staphylococcus aureus, but it has limitations including frequent emergence of resistance and non-adherence due to the need for repeated applications. Povidone-iodine is increasingly used as an alternative for nasal decolonization because it has a low propensity for emergence of resistance and rapid in vitro antibacterial activity. However, limited data are available on the microbiological efficacy of povidone-iodine for suppression of nasal S. aureus. Methods We compared the effectiveness of a single application or 5 days of twice daily application of a commercial 10% povidone-iodine preparation vs. phosphate-buffered saline for a reduction in nasal MRSA in methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA)-colonized patients (9–11 per treatment group). Nasal swabs were collected for quantitative culture of MRSA before and at 1, 6, 12 and 24 hours after the single application or before each dose for the 5-day regimen. Analysis of variance was used to compare MRSA colony counts in povidone iodine vs. control patients. Results The concentrations of MRSA in the nares were similar for povidone-iodine and control group patients prior to treatment. As shown in the figure, the single application of povidone-iodine resulted in a statically significant reduction in nasal MRSA in comparison to controls at 2 and 6 hours after treatment (P10 colonies per swab). Conclusion Our findings suggest that single preoperative applications povidone-iodine could be useful for short-term suppression of S. aureus during the perioperative period. Additional studies are needed to evaluate the efficacy of the povidone-iodine preparation for MRSA decolonization when used at more frequent dosing intervals or in combination with chlorhexidine bathing. Disclosures All authors: No reported disclosures.

scholarly journals Differences in Effectiveness of Antibacterial Power Between Cocoa Peel Extract (Theobroma cocoa L.) and Benzalkonium Chloride 0.1% Against Staphylococcus aureus (In Vitro)

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 56
Author(s):  
Tamara Yuanita ◽  
Mohammed Alaqsha Brysoul Ceson ◽  
Agus Subiyanto
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Benzalkonium Chloride ◽  
Petri Dish ◽  
Test Material ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Dental Biofilm ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Peel Extract

Background: Staphylococcus aureus is a gram-positive bacteria play a role in the formation of dental biofilm which iscausing dental caries. During tooth preparation, to stop the growth of bacteria, a cavity cleaning agent is given using achemical, namely Benzalkonium Chloride (BAC) 0.1%, but BAC has disadvantages including allergic reactions, tolerantmicrobes, and resistance. Therefore, it is hoped that there will be herbal ingredients that can be used as an alternative.Cocoa peel extract has active compounds of tannins, flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, and saponins which haveantibacterial concentration 6% according to safe concentrations. Purpose: To explain the difference in the effectivenessof the antibacterial power of 6% cocoa peel extract and 0.1% BAC against Staphylococcus aureus (in vitro). Methods:This study was a laboratory experimental in vitro with the posttest only control group design. Using the diffusion methodfor Staphylococcus aureus that divided into two parts, 6% cocoa peel extract and 0.1% BAC. Each petri dish was givendisc paper dripped with 0.01 ml of each test material, then incubated for two days and observed the diameter of theinhibition zone. Results: The average diameter of the inhibition zone formed in the 6% cacao peel extract was 11.5288mm and BAC 0.1% was 18.2925 mm against Staphylococcus aureus. Conclusion: There was a significant difference inthe effectiveness of antibacterial power (p <0.05) between 6% cacao peel extract (Theobroma cacao L.) and 0.1% BACagainst Staphylococcus aureus (In Vitro).

scholarly journals Hambat Ekstrak Etanol Rimpang Kunyit (Curcuma domestica V.) terhadap Pertumbuhan Bakteri Staphylococcus aureus Secara In Vitro

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 590
Author(s):  
Putri Ramadhani ◽  
Erly Erly ◽  
Asterina Asterina
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Post Test

Staphylococcus aureus merupakan salah satu bakteri patogen yang bisa menyebabkan infeksi. Penggunaan antibiotika untuk penanganan infeksi yang tidak rasional dapat membuat kuman patogen menjadi resistensi, sehingga penggunaan Rimpang kunyit (Curcuma domestica V.) mungkin dapat sebagai alternatif pengganti antibiotik. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui daya hambat ekstrak etanol rimpang kunyit (Curcuma domestica V.) terhadap pertumbuhan bakteri Staphylococcus aureus secara in vitro. Penelitian ini bersifat eksperimental laboratorium dengan desain post-test only control group design menggunakan metode difusi (cakram) yang dilakukan dari Februari 2015 sampai September 2015 di Laboratorium Mikrobiologi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Andalas. Sampel yang digunakan adalah rimpang kunyit yang berasal dari ladang kunyit Puncak Payo, Tanah Garam Solok. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa ekstrak etanol rimpang kunyit (Curcuma domestica V.) memiliki daya hambat yang berbeda terhadap pertumbuhan bakteri S. aureus dengan berbagai konsentrasi yaitu 10%, 20%, 40%, 80% b/v . Konsentrasi ekstrak yang paling efektif dalam menghambat S. aureus adalah konsentrasi 80% b/v. Penggunaan ekstrak etanol rimpang kunyit (Curcuma domestica V.) sebagai alternatif pengganti antibiotik terhadap infeksi oleh S. aureus perlu dipertimbangkan.

In vitro efficacy of Daptomycin against clinical isolates of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Asim Ali Shah ◽  
Shahid Ahmad Abbasi ◽  
Yasir Ali ◽  
Ayesha Maqbool
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Staining Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Clinical Isolates ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Methicillin Resistant ◽  
Gram Staining

Abstract This descriptive cross-sectional study was performed in the Department of Microbiology, Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi, from March 2019 to September 2019 to determine the in vitro efficacy of Daptomycin against clinical isolates of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Consecutive non-probability sampling technique was used and a total number of 270 patients’ Pan Cultures having MRSA growth on Cefoxatin Disc with size less than 22 mm zone size were included in the study. Cultures were inoculated on MacConkey, Chocolate and Blood agar and then incubated for 24 hours at 37 degree Celsius. After incubation, Coagulase test, Catalase test and Gram staining technique were used for further identification. Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of the isolates for Daptomycin was obtained by using E strips (Oxoid UK) according to Clinical & Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) guidelines. Continuous...  

scholarly journals Postimplantation Whole Embryo Culture Assay for Hamsters: An Alternative to Rat and Mouse

2001 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 227-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bogdan Wlodarczyk ◽  
Bogumil Biernacki ◽  
Maria Minta ◽  
Jan Zmudzki
Keyword(s):  
Embryo Culture ◽  
Culture Conditions ◽  
Mouse Embryos ◽  
Total Protein Content ◽  
Image Analysis System ◽  
Whole Embryo Culture ◽  
Analysis System ◽  
Comparison Of The Results ◽  
Rats And Mice

Postimplantation whole embryo culture (WEC) assay for rats and mice has been well established and introduced to many laboratories. Recently WEC technique for rabbits has been developed; however, information on culture of other species is very limited. Knowing the usefulness of hamsters in classical embryotoxicology, we reasoned that hamster WEC could be an alternative model for the most frequently used rat and mouse WEC. Previously we have optimized culture conditions for postimplantation hamster embryos. The aim of this study was to test the susceptibility of hamster embryos cultured in vitro to embryotoxic compounds and to compare our results with those reported by others on rat or mouse embryo culture. For that purpose we choose three known embryotoxic compounds�valproic acid, cadmium chloride, and diethylstilbestrol�and tested them using a postimplantation hamster whole embryo culture assay. Hamster embryos were cultured from 7.5 days gestation for 24 h in a medium consisting of 35% hamster serum and 65% synthetic culture medium (Iscove�s or McCoy 5A). At the end of the culture period, the embryos were examined morphologically, measured with the aid of a computer image analysis system, and total protein content was assessed. All three compounds exhibited dose-related embryotoxic and teratogenic effects in hamster embryos. The malformations observed were similar to those reported on rat and mouse embryos. Comparison of the results with data reported by other authors indicates that hamster embryos cultured in vitromight be more susceptible to embryotoxic stimuli than rat and mouse embryos.

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