Cryptococcosis is a potentially fatal fungal disease which has aggrandized with the emergence of AIDS and antifungal resistance. The currently used antifungals lack the broad-spectrum activity and result in several toxicities during long treatment regimens. Thus, the present study aims to evaluate the antifungal activity of cinnamaldehyde against Cryptococcus neoformans var. grubii, the etiological agent of the disease. Quantitative and qualitative in vitro fungal susceptibilities were carried out by minimum inhibitory concentration assay, flow cytometric analysis, and confocal microscopy. Micromorphological alterations were studied through scanning electron and light microscopies. "In vivo" antifungal efficacy of cinnamaldehyde was assessed. Cinnamaldehyde showed antifungal activity against C. neoformans in a dose-dependent manner. A concentration of 1.37 mg/mL of cinnamaldehyde was found to be inhibitory and fungicidal while the low concentration (0.68 mg/mL) was found to induce micromorphological changes and formation of giant/titan-like cells in this pathogen. The reparative activity of cinnamaldehyde and its ability to prolong the life even after the advent of cryptococcal meningitis in mice was also noticed. This study suggests potent anti-cryptococcal activity of cinnamaldehyde. Though, it has a couple of limitations like allergy and low bioavailability. However, these problems can be circumvented by developing suitable analogs of the compound. It, therefore, could be used as a therapeutic option against cryptococcosis and cryptococcal meningitis. Moreover, the evaluation of its pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties is desirable.
- MeSH
- akrolein analogy a deriváty farmakologie MeSH
- analýza přežití MeSH
- antifungální látky farmakologie MeSH
- Cryptococcus neoformans účinky léků MeSH
- fungální léková rezistence účinky léků MeSH
- játra patologie MeSH
- kryptokokóza farmakoterapie mikrobiologie patologie MeSH
- mikrobiální testy citlivosti MeSH
- modely nemocí na zvířatech MeSH
- mozek patologie MeSH
- mykózy farmakoterapie MeSH
- myši MeSH
- plíce patologie MeSH
- zvířata MeSH
- Check Tag
- myši MeSH
- zvířata MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
AIMS: The objective of the study was to evaluate the antimicrobial interactions between two volatile agents, Cinnamomum cassia essential oil (CCEO) and 8-hydroxyquinoline (8-HQ) against Staphylococcus aureus strains in liquid and vapour phases. METHODS AND RESULTS: In vitro antimicrobial effect of CCEO in combination with 8-HQ was evaluated against 12 strains of S. aureus by broth volatilization chequerboard method. Results show additive effects against all S. aureus strains for both phases. In several cases, sums of fractional inhibitory concentration values of our test combinations were lower than 0·6, which can be considered as a strong additive interaction. Moreover, composition of CCEO was analysed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis. In the CCEO, 26 compounds in total were identified, where (E)-cinnamaldehyde was the predominant compound, followed by cinnamyl acetate, α-copaene, bornyl acetate and caryophyllene. CONCLUSIONS: Results showed additive in vitro growth-inhibitory effect of CCEO and 8-HQ combination against various standard strains and clinical isolates of S. aureus. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY: This is the first report on antibacterial effect of 8-HQ and CCEO combination in liquid and vapour phases. Results of the study suggest these agents as potential candidates for development of new anti-staphylococcal applications that can be used in the inhalation therapy against respiratory infections.
- MeSH
- akrolein analogy a deriváty chemie MeSH
- antibakteriální látky farmakologie MeSH
- mikrobiální testy citlivosti MeSH
- oleje prchavé farmakologie MeSH
- oxychinolin farmakologie MeSH
- plynová chromatografie s hmotnostně spektrometrickou detekcí MeSH
- skořicovník čínský chemie MeSH
- Staphylococcus aureus účinky léků MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
Laboratory research of cough reflex utilizes almost exclusively male guinea pigs - a practice that represents a significant obstacle in the successful translation of results into clinical practice. Chronic hypersensitivity cough syndrome affects mostly postmenopausal women and it represents significant decrease in patient's quality of life. No cause for such exaggerated cough can be found, therefore this condition cannot be treated appropriately. One of the reasons leading to the lack of relevant data about mechanisms responsible for hypersensitivity of cough related pathways is nowadays widely discussed gender bias, which is present in nearly all branches of biomedical research. Since gender differences in cough reflex physiology do exist in humans, it would be reasonable to study cough-related phenomena on both sexes of laboratory animals. In this study, we focused on detailed characterization of cough response of female guinea pigs to aerosols of commonly used tussive agents (capsaicin, distilled water, allyl isothiocyanate, cinnamaldehyde, citric acid). In pooled data from multiple challenges we found no statistical difference in number of cough and cough latency between sexes. Based on our results we conclude that the utilization of female guinea pigs model does not lead to messy data and can be used in basic cough research.
- MeSH
- akrolein analogy a deriváty toxicita MeSH
- kapsaicin toxicita MeSH
- kašel chemicky indukované patofyziologie MeSH
- kyselina citronová toxicita MeSH
- modely nemocí na zvířatech * MeSH
- morčata MeSH
- pohlavní dimorfismus * MeSH
- zvířata MeSH
- Check Tag
- morčata MeSH
- mužské pohlaví MeSH
- ženské pohlaví MeSH
- zvířata MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
Acrolein, a highly reactive unsaturated aldehyde, is generated in large amounts during smoking and is best known for its genotoxic capacity. Here, we aimed to assess whether acrolein at concentrations relevant for smokers may also exert immunomodulatory effects that could be relevant in allergy or cancer. In a BALB/c allergy model repeated nasal exposure to acrolein abrogated allergen-specific antibody and cytokine formation, and led to a relative accumulation of regulatory T cells in the lungs. Only the acrolein-treated mice were protected from bronchial hyperreactivity as well as from anaphylactic reactions upon challenge with the specific allergen. Moreover, grafted D2F2 tumor cells grew faster and intratumoral Foxp3+ cell accumulation was observed in these mice compared to sham-treated controls. Results from reporter cell lines suggested that acrolein acts via the aryl-hydrocarbon receptor which could be inhibited by resveratrol and 3'-methoxy-4'-nitroflavone Acrolein- stimulation of human PBMCs increased Foxp3+ expression by T cells which could be antagonized by resveratrol. Our mouse and human data thus revealed that acrolein exerts systemic immunosuppression by promoting Foxp3+ regulatory cells. This provides a novel explanation why smokers have a lower allergy, but higher cancer risk.
- MeSH
- akrolein farmakologie MeSH
- alergeny imunologie MeSH
- alergie imunologie prevence a kontrola MeSH
- cytokiny metabolismus MeSH
- forkhead transkripční faktory metabolismus MeSH
- imunologické faktory farmakologie MeSH
- modely nemocí na zvířatech MeSH
- myši MeSH
- nádory imunologie metabolismus MeSH
- NF-kappa B metabolismus MeSH
- plíce imunologie metabolismus patologie MeSH
- receptory aromatických uhlovodíků metabolismus MeSH
- regulační T-lymfocyty imunologie metabolismus MeSH
- resveratrol MeSH
- signální transdukce MeSH
- stilbeny farmakologie MeSH
- tvorba protilátek imunologie MeSH
- zvířata MeSH
- Check Tag
- myši MeSH
- zvířata MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
- práce podpořená grantem MeSH
With aim to develop effective proof-of-concept approach which can be used in a development of new preparations for the inhalation therapy, we designed a new screening method for simple and rapid simultaneous determination of antibacterial potential of plant volatiles in the liquid and the vapour phase at different concentrations. In addition, EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) capmat™ as vapour barrier cover was used as reliable modification of thiazolyl blue tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay for cytotoxicity testing of volatiles on microtiter plates. Antibacterial activity of carvacrol, cinnamaldehyde, eugenol, 8-hydroxyquinoline, thymol and thymoquinone was determined against Haemophilus influenzae, Staphylococcus aureus, and Streptococcus pneumoniae using new broth microdilution volatilization method. The cytotoxicity of these compounds was evaluated using MTT test in lung fibroblast cells MRC-5. The most effective antibacterial agents were 8-hydroxyquinoline and thymoquinone with the lowest minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) ranging from 2 to 128μg/mL, but they also possessed the highest toxicity in lung cell lines with half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) values 0.86-2.95μg/mL. The lowest cytotoxicity effect was identified for eugenol with IC50 295.71μg/mL, however this compound produced only weak antibacterial potency with MICs 512-1024μg/mL. The results demonstrate validity of our novel broth microdilution volatilization method, which allows cost and labour effective high-throughput antimicrobial screening of volatile agents without need of special apparatus. In our opinion, this assay can also potentially be used for development of various medicinal, agricultural, and food applications that are based on volatile antimicrobials.
- MeSH
- akrolein analogy a deriváty chemie MeSH
- antibakteriální látky chemie MeSH
- benzochinony chemie MeSH
- buněčné linie MeSH
- eugenol chemie MeSH
- fytonutrienty chemie MeSH
- Haemophilus influenzae účinky léků MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- mikrobiální testy citlivosti metody MeSH
- monoterpeny chemie MeSH
- oxychinolin chemie MeSH
- Staphylococcus aureus účinky léků MeSH
- Streptococcus pneumoniae účinky léků MeSH
- těkavé organické sloučeniny chemie MeSH
- tetrazoliové soli MeSH
- thiazoly MeSH
- thymol chemie MeSH
- volatilizace * MeSH
- Check Tag
- lidé MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
Biofilmy oportunně patogenních mikroorganismů představují zdroj četných obtížně léčitelných onemocnění. Studium přírodních biologicky aktivních látek a jejich vlivu na tvorbu a stabilitu biofilmů hraje významnou roli v současném výzkumu. Přírodní produkty extrahované z nesčetného množství rostlin představují potenciální zdroj nových antimikrobiálních a antibiofilmových činidel. Ze zmíněné kategorie látek práce předkládá cinnamaldehyd a N‐‐acetylcystein.
The biofilms of opportunistic pathogens are a source of numerous difficult‐‐to‐‐treat infections. Exploration of natural biologically active compounds and their influence on the formation and stability of biofilms plays an important role in current research. Natural compounds isolated from plants can be viewed as a potential source of new anti‐‐microbial and anti‐‐biofilm agents. From this category, cinnamaldehyde and N‐‐acetylcysteine are presented.
- Klíčová slova
- cinnamaldehyd, antibiofilmová aktivita,
- MeSH
- acetylcystein * farmakologie MeSH
- akrolein analogy a deriváty farmakologie MeSH
- antibakteriální látky MeSH
- Bacteria účinky léků MeSH
- biofilmy * účinky léků MeSH
- Candida albicans účinky léků MeSH
- quorum sensing účinky léků MeSH
- Publikační typ
- práce podpořená grantem MeSH
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- MeSH
- akrolein analogy a deriváty farmakologie škodlivé účinky MeSH
- chemické bojové látky * farmakologie škodlivé účinky MeSH
- chloracetáty chemie škodlivé účinky MeSH
- dráždivé látky * dějiny škodlivé účinky MeSH
- fosgen analogy a deriváty farmakologie škodlivé účinky MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- sloučeniny bromu chemie škodlivé účinky MeSH
- slzné plyny chemie škodlivé účinky MeSH
- Check Tag
- lidé MeSH
- Publikační typ
- práce podpořená grantem MeSH
- přehledy MeSH
Cronobacter sakazakii and C. malonaticus are opportunistic pathogens that cause infections in children and immunocompromised adults. In the present study, the antibacterial activity of 19 plant-derived compounds, 5 essential oils, and an extract of propolis were assessed against C. sakazakii and C. malonaticus. The effects of most of these antimicrobials have not been reported previously. Both strains were susceptible to thymol, carvacrol, thymoquinone, p-cymene, linalool, camphor, citral, eugenol, and trans-cinnamaldehyde as well as cinnamon, lemongrass, oregano, clove, and laurel essential oils; their minimum inhibitory concentrations varied between 0.1 and 2.0 mg/mL. As an alternative treatment method, vapors of the volatiles were tested as an indirect treatment. Vapors of trans-cinnamaldehyde, eugenol, oregano, and cinnamon essential oils inhibited both tested strains, while vapors of linalool were only active against C. sakazakii. To our knowledge, this study is the first time that the inhibitory activity of the vapors of these compounds and essential oils has been reported against Cronobacter spp.
- MeSH
- akrolein analogy a deriváty chemie farmakologie MeSH
- antibakteriální látky chemie farmakologie MeSH
- benzochinony chemie farmakologie MeSH
- Cronobacter sakazakii účinky léků MeSH
- Cronobacter účinky léků MeSH
- Cymbopogon chemie MeSH
- dobromysl (rod) chemie MeSH
- eugenol chemie farmakologie MeSH
- kafr chemie farmakologie MeSH
- mikrobiální testy citlivosti MeSH
- monoterpeny chemie farmakologie MeSH
- oleje prchavé chemie farmakologie MeSH
- oleje rostlin chemie farmakologie MeSH
- rostlinné extrakty chemie farmakologie MeSH
- seskviterpeny chemie farmakologie MeSH
- skořicovník ceylonský chemie MeSH
- Syzygium chemie MeSH
- thymol chemie farmakologie MeSH
- vztah mezi dávkou a účinkem léčiva MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
- práce podpořená grantem MeSH
Many aldehydes are respiratory irritants which can cause inflammation or other adverse reactions in the respiratory system after being inhaled. Depending on the type and amount of irritant compound inhaled, victims can exhibit symptoms ranging from minor respiratory discomfort to acute airway and lung injury and even death. The lungs are susceptible to many airborne irritants. There are hundreds of substances that can pollute air and harm lungs. Aldehydes are just one type of airborne pollutants that can adversely affect lungs. Some of these agents may be directly toxic. They are also strong irritants for the skin, eyes, and nasal passages. The vapor is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract. Aldehydes as acrolein or glutaraldehyde are also corrosive substances.
- MeSH
- acetaldehyd chemie škodlivé účinky toxicita MeSH
- akrolein chemie škodlivé účinky toxicita MeSH
- aldehydy * chemie škodlivé účinky toxicita MeSH
- benzaldehydy chemie škodlivé účinky toxicita MeSH
- dráždivé látky chemie škodlivé účinky toxicita MeSH
- formaldehyd chemie škodlivé účinky toxicita MeSH
- glutaraldehyd chemie škodlivé účinky toxicita MeSH
- králíci MeSH
- krysa rodu rattus MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- malondialdehyd chemie škodlivé účinky toxicita MeSH
- myši MeSH
- poruchy dýchání * chemicky indukované MeSH
- znečištění ovzduší škodlivé účinky MeSH
- zvířata MeSH
- Check Tag
- králíci MeSH
- krysa rodu rattus MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- myši MeSH
- zvířata MeSH
- Publikační typ
- práce podpořená grantem MeSH
- přehledy MeSH