Preparation and characterization of monodisperse microcapsules with alginate and bentonite via external gelation technique encapsulating Pseudomonas putida Rs-198

This paper evaluated the external gelation technique for preparing microcapsules. The microcapsules were consisted of Pseudomonas putida Rs-198 (Rs-198) core and sodium alginate (NaAlg)-bentonite (Bent) shell. Different emulsification rotation speeds and core/shell ratios were used to prepare the microcapsules of each formulation. The near-spherical microcapsules were monodisperse with a mean diameter of 25–100 μm and wrinkled surfaces. Fourier transform infrared spectrophotometry (FTIR) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) revealed the physical mixture of the wall material and the superior thermal stability of the microcapsules. Percentage yield, water content, and encapsulation efficiency were evaluated and correlated with the changes in emulsification rotation speed and core/shell ratio. In vitro release experiments demonstrated that 60% of the bacteria were released from the NaAlg-Bent microcapsules within three days. Considerably better survival was observed for encapsulated cells compared to free cells, especially in pH 4.0 and 10.0. In summary, the desired properties of microcapsules can be obtained by external gelation technique and the microcapsules on the bacteria had a good protective effect.     

Synthesis and transport characterization of alginate/aminopropyl-silicate/alginate microcapsule: application to bioartificial pancreas

To develop a novel type of immunoisolation membrane for a microcapsule-shaped bioartificial pancreas, we attempted to use a sol-gel synthesized silicate. An aminopropyl-silicate membrane derived from 3-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane and tetramethoxysilane was formed on Ca-alginate gel beads via electrostatic interaction. The positively charged amino groups remaining on the surface of the resultant gel beads were neutralized by immersion in an aqueous Na-alginate solution. From measurements of the partition coefficients and effective diffusivities of different substances to the gel beads, it was found that the aminopropyl-silicate membrane prepared under optimized composition of silicon alkoxide precursors successfully rejected gamma-globulin, giving good permeability to substances having a low molecular weight. Islets could be encapsulated within the newly developed microcapsules while retaining their ability to secrete insulin.     

Modeling the controllable pH-responsive swelling and pore size of networked alginate based biomaterials

Semisynthetic network alginate polymer (SNAP), synthesized by acetalization of linear alginate with di-aldehyde, is a pH-responsive tetrafunctionally linked 3D gel network, and has potential application in oral delivery of protein therapeutics and active biologicals, and as tissue bioscaffold for regenerative medicine. A constitutive polyelectrolyte gel model based on non-Gaussian polymer elasticity, Flory–Huggins liquid lattice theory, and non-ideal Donnan membrane equilibria was derived, to describe SNAP gel swelling in dilute and ionic solutions containing uni-univalent, uni-bivalent, bi-univalent or bi-bi-valent electrolyte solutions. Flory–Huggins interaction parameters as a function of ionic strength and characteristic ratio of alginates of various molecular weights were determined experimentally to numerically predict SNAP hydrogel swelling. SNAP hydrogel swells pronouncedly to 1000 times in dilute solution, compared to its compact polymer volume, while behaving as a neutral polymer with limited swelling in high ionic strength or low pH solutions. The derived model accurately describes the pH-responsive swelling of SNAP hydrogel in acid and alkaline solutions of wide range of ionic strength. The pore sizes of the synthesized SNAP hydrogels of various crosslink densities were estimated from the derived model to be in the range of 30–450 nm which were comparable to that measured by thermoporometry, and diffusion of bovine serum albumin. The derived equilibrium swelling model can characterize hydrogel structure such as molecular weight between crosslinks and crosslinking density, or can be used as predictive model for swelling, pore size and mechanical properties if gel structural information is known, and can potentially be applied to other point-link network polyelectrolytes such as hyaluronic acid gel.     

The calcium silicate/alginate composite: Preparation and evaluation of its behavior as bioactive injectable hydrogels

In this study, an injectable calcium silicate (CS)/sodium alginate (SA) hybrid hydrogel was prepared using a novel material composition design. CS was incorporated into an alginate solution and internal in situ gelling was induced by the calcium ions directly released from CS with the addition of d-gluconic acid δ-lactone (GDL). The gelling time could be controlled, from about 30 s to 10 min, by varying the amounts of CS and GDL added. The mechanical properties of the hydrogels with different amounts of CS and GDL were systematically analyzed. The compressive strength of 5% CS/SA hydrogels was higher than that of 10% CS/SA for the same amount of GDL. The swelling behaviors of 5% CS/SA hydrogels with different contents of GDL were therefore investigated. The swelling ratios of the hydrogels decreased with increasing GDL, and 5% CS/SA hydrogel with 1% GDL swelled by only less than 5%. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) observation of the scaffolds showed an optimal interconnected porous structure, with the pore size ranging between 50 and 200 μm. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and SEM showed that the CS/SA composite hydrogel induced the formation of hydroxyapatite on the surface of the materials in simulated body fluid. In addition, rat bone mesenchymal stem cells (rtBMSCs) cultured in the presence of hydrogels and their ionic extracts were able to maintain the viability and proliferation. Furthermore, the CS/SA composite hydrogel and its ionic extracts stimulated rtBMSCs to produce alkaline phosphatase, and its ionic extracts could also promote angiogenesis of human umbilical vein endothelial cells. Overall, all these results indicate that the CS/SA composite hydrogel efficiently supported the adhesion, proliferation and differentiation of osteogenic and angiogenic cells. Together with its porous three-dimensional structure and injectable properties, CS/SA composite hydrogel possesses great potential for bone regeneration and tissue engineering applications.     

新型mucA基因突变的铜绿假单胞菌生物被膜的形成和藻酸盐相关基因表达的研究

目的 确定黏液型铜绿假单胞菌PA17的mum基因突变位点，研究藻酸盐合成相关基因在其生物被膜形成过程中的表达，并观察PAl7生物被膜形成过程和形态。方法 PCR方法扩增铜绿假单胞菌PA17的mueA基因全长并测序；改良平板培养法建立PA17的生物被膜模型，半定量RT-PCR测定生物被膜形成24h、3d．6d时藻酸盐合成相关基因,algD、algU和algR的表达，并进行统计学分析；扫描电镜观察不同时间点的生物被膜形态。结果 PA17的mucA基因第166～333位核苷酸片段缺失，第342位A→G；其藻酸盐相关基因algD和algU均在生物被膜形成过程的第6天表达水平最高，algR在24h表达最高，单因素方差分析显示，上述基因在生物被膜形成过程不同时间点表达的差异有统计学意义；PA17于第6天形成成熟生物被膜，形态为薄膜状。结论 PA17是一株含新型mucA突变基因的黏液型铜绿假单胞菌，其藻酸盐相关基因在生物被膜形成的不同时间点的表达差异具有统计学意义，其生物被膜形态为薄膜状。     

Generation of monodisperse alginate microbeads and <Emphasis Type="Italic">in situ</Emphasis> encapsulation of cell in microfluidic device

A microfluidic method for the in situ production of monodispersed alginate hydrogels using chaotic mixing is described. Aqueous droplets comprising of alginate and calcium as a cross-linking agent were formed as an immiscible continuous phase, and then the alginate and calcium in the droplet came into contact and were rapidly mixed. Gelation of the hydrogel was achieved in situ by the chaotic mixing of the droplets in the microfluidic device. Important operating parameters included: the capillary number (Ca) and the flow rate of the continuous phase, which mainly influenced the formation of three distinctive flow regimes, such as fluctuation, stable droplets, and laminar flow. Under the stable formation of droplets regime, monodispersed alginate microbeads having a narrow size distribution (below 3% of CV) were produced in the microfluidic device and the size of the microbeads, ranging from 60 to 95 μm, could be easily modulated by varying the flow rate, viscosity, and interfacial tension. In addition, this approach can be applied to the encapsulation of yeast cells in alginate hydrogels with a high monodispersity. This simple microfluidic technique for the production of monodispersed hydrogels and encapsulation of biomolecules shows strong potential for use in biosensors, cell sensors, drug delivery systems, and cell transplantation applications.     

载NGF海藻酸凝胶-聚乳酸复合导管修复兔面神经缺损实验研究

目的    观察载神经生长因子（nerve growth factors, NGF）海藻酸凝胶-聚乳酸复合导管修复面神经缺损的作用。  方法    建立白兔面神经缺损模型,将面神经断端植入制备好的载NGF海藻酸凝胶-聚乳酸复合导管内2 mm,使面神经两断端之间距离为10 mm,将导管两端与神经固定缝合皮肤。再随机将12只大白兔分为术后4、8、12周组。实验结束后切开大白兔面神经吻合部位,选取神经导管近、中和远端组织进行HE染色,观察神经生长及导管降解情况。  结果    实验白兔手术伤口Ⅰ期愈合,无局部坏死、移植物排出及全身不良反应。术后4周导管壁有巨噬细胞浸润,导管近端雪旺细胞、成纤维细胞增生,新生小血管丰富;8周可见导管壁变薄,有成纤维细胞附着,巨噬细胞浸润,导管内有神经束样结构,束间纤维分隔,外层纤维包膜增厚,新生小血管减少;12周可见神经导管壁进一步分解,胶原纤维增生,导管内神经纤维结构接近正常,轴突样结构增粗,外层纤维包膜变薄。  结论    载NGF海藻酸凝胶-聚乳酸复合导管能较好的引导面神经再生,具有良好的组织相容性。     

The use of a dual PEDOT and RGD-functionalized alginate hydrogel coating to provide sustained drug delivery and improved cochlear implant function

Cochlear implants provide hearing by electrically stimulating the auditory nerve. Implant function can be hindered by device design variables, including electrode size and electrode-to-nerve distance, and cochlear environment variables, including the degeneration of the auditory nerve following hair cell loss. We have developed a dual-component cochlear implant coating to improve both the electrical function of the implant and the biological stability of the inner ear, thereby facilitating the long-term perception of sound through a cochlear implant. This coating is a combination of an arginine-glycine-aspartic acid (RGD)-functionalized alginate hydrogel and the conducting polymer poly(3, 4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT). Both in vitro and in vivo assays on the effects of these electrode coatings demonstrated improvements in device performance. We found that the coating reduced electrode impedance, improved charge delivery, and locally released significant levels of a trophic factor into cochlear fluids. This coating is non-cytotoxic, clinically relevant, and has the potential to significantly improve the cochlear implant user’s experience.     

甲基丙烯酸钠修饰光交联海藻酸盐水凝胶支架的制备和表征

文题释义：甲基丙烯酸钠：是一种具有双功能的化学基团的有机小分子,一端含有2-甲基丙烯酰基,该基团具有良好的化学活性,可与化合物中的多种基团反应而修饰化合物;另一个功能集团就是拥有负电荷基团,能给修饰过的化合物材料表面带来稳定的负电荷。 光引发剂：又称光敏剂,是一类能在紫外光区(250-420 nm)或可见光区(400-800 nm)吸收一定波长的能量,产生自由基、阳离子等,从而引发单体聚合交联固化的化合物。引发剂分子在紫外光区(250-400 nm)或可见光区(400-800 nm)有一定吸光能力,在直接或间接吸收光能后,引发剂分子从基态跃迁到激发单线态,经系间窜跃至激发三线态;在激发单线态或三线态经历单分子或双分子化学作用后,产生能够引发单体聚合的活性碎片,这些活性碎片可以是自由基、阳离子、阴离子等。按照引发机制不同,光引发剂可分为自由基聚合光引发剂与阳离子光引发剂,其中以自由基聚合光引发剂应用最为广泛。 背景：光交联海藻酸盐水凝胶因具有良好的生物相容性、可微创注射等优势已为热门的组织工程研究材料,但是仍然存在强度不足、细胞黏附能力不足等问题。 目的：构建载负电荷的光交联海藻酸盐水凝胶材料,探索其物理性能和细胞黏附性能变化。 方法：利用海藻酸钠和2-氨乙基甲基丙烯酸酯盐酸盐制备甲基丙烯酸酯化海藻酸盐后,再与光引发剂和不同浓度甲基丙烯酸钠(0,20,40,60 mmol/L)混合制备载负电荷光交联海藻酸盐水凝胶,利用傅里叶红外光谱仪分析水凝胶的功能基团变化情况,扫面电镜观察水凝胶的表面形态,并测量其溶胀率。将MC3T3-E1细胞与各组水凝胶共培养48 h,采用活死染色与CCK-8法分析水凝胶的细胞毒性;接种MC3T3-E1细胞于4组水凝胶表面,在第4小时活死染色观察细胞早期黏附情况,第3天活死染色观察细胞伸展情况。 结果与结论：①傅里叶红外光谱分析显示,甲基丙烯酸钠的引入可在水凝胶红外波普波数1 600 cm^-1左右处出现来自甲基丙烯酸钠的新波峰;②扫描电镜显示随着甲基丙烯酸钠浓度的增加,光交联海藻酸盐水凝胶的致密度增加,孔径减小;③溶胀率测试显示随着甲基丙烯酸钠浓度的升高,光交联海藻酸盐水凝胶的溶胀率逐渐降低;④活死染色显示4种水凝胶表面的细胞生长状态良好,细胞活性均在95%以上;CCK-8检测显示,载负电荷的光交联海藻酸盐水凝胶材料无细胞毒性;⑤随着甲基丙烯酸钠引入量的增加,载负电荷光交联海藻酸盐水凝胶表面的早期细胞黏附率逐渐增加,细胞伸展状态明显改善;⑥结果表明,甲基丙烯酸钠修饰的引入调节了光交联海藻酸盐水凝胶物理性能,并明显提高了其细胞黏附性能。 ORCID: 0000-0002-1054-6002(赵德路) 中国组织工程研究杂志出版内容重点：生物材料;骨生物材料; 口腔生物材料; 纳米材料; 缓释材料; 材料相容性;组织工程     

Prenatal ozone exposure abolishes stress activation of Fos and tyrosine hydroxylase in the nucleus tractus solitarius of adult rat

Ozone (O₃) is widely distributed in the environment, with high levels of air pollution. However, very few studies have documented the effects on postnatal development of O₃ during pregnancy. The long-term effects of prenatal O₃ exposure in rats (0.5 ppm 12 h/day from embryonic day E5 to E20) were evaluated in the adult nucleus tractus solitarius (NTS) regulating respiratory control. Neuronal response was assessed by Fos protein immunolabeling (Fos-IR), and catecholaminergic neuron involvement by tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) labeling (TH-IR). Adult offspring were analyzed at baseline and following immobilization stress (one hour, plus two hours’ recovery); immunolabeling was observed by confocal microscopy. Prenatal O₃ increased the baseline TH gray level per cell (p < 0.001). In contrast, the number of Fos-IR cells, Fos-IR/TH-IR colabeled cells and proportion of TH double-labeled with Fos remained unchanged. After stress, the TH gray level (p < 0.001), number of Fos-IR cells (p < 0.001) and of colabeled Fos-IR/TH-IR cells (p < 0.05) and percentage of colabeled Fos-IR/TH-IR neurons against TH-IR cells (p < 0.05) increased in the control group. In prenatal-O₃ rats, immobilization stress abolished these increases and reduced the TH gray level (p < 0.05), indicating that prenatal O₃ led to loss of adult NTS reactivity to stress. We conclude that long-lasting sequelae were detected in the offspring beyond the prenatal O₃ exposure. Prenatal O₃ left a print on the NTS, revealed by stress. Disruption of neuronal plasticity to new challenge might be suggested.     

Peripheral nerve regeneration through alginate gel: analysis of early outgrowth and late increase in diameter of regenerating axons

Our previous study revealed that alginate gel cross-linked with covalent bonds promoted peripheral nerve regeneration in the cat and rat. The present study analyzed nerve regeneration through alginate gel in the early stages within 2 weeks and the late stages up to 21 months after implantation. Four days after surgery, regenerating axons grew without Schwann cell investment through the partially degraded alginate gel, being in direct contact with the alginate without a basal lamina covering. Numerous mast cells infiltrated into the alginate. One to 2 weeks after surgery, regenerating axons were surrounded by common Schwann cells to form small bundles, with some axons at the periphery being partly in direct contact with alginate. At the distal stump, numerous Schwann cells had migrated into the alginate 8-14 days after surgery. They had no basal laminae. The diameter of regenerated myelinated fibers was small (approximately 1 micro m) at 8 weeks, but increased in diameter, having a distribution pattern similar to that of normal nerve 21 months after surgery. Much better nerve regeneration was found in alginate gel-, than collagen sponge-, and fibrin glue-implanted distal stump 12 months after surgery. These results indicate that alginate gel has good biocompatibility for regenerating axon outgrowth and Schwann cell migration, and that regenerated fibers can have a diameter as thick as that of normal fibers in the long term. Alginate gel is a promising material for use as an implant for peripheral nerve regeneration.     

Side-chain polyrotaxanes, 3. Synthesis,characterization and enzymatically catalyzed degradation of non-covalently anchored cyclodextrines in the side chains of poly(ether-ether-ketone)s

The synthesis of a new side-chain polyrotaxane containing dimethyl-β-cyclodextrin is described. The rotaxane side groups are attached via amide functions at a poly(ether-ether-ketone). Some characteristics of the polyrotaxane are compared with those of a corresponding guest model compound. It was found that the glass transition temperature, the solubility in methanol and some ¹H NMR shifts are significantly influenced by the non-covalently anchored cylodextrin. Additionally, it was observed that the non-covalently anchored cyclodextrins could be completely degraded by enzymatic reaction.     

Fabrication and characterization of novel bacterial cellulose/alginate/gelatin biocomposite film

Hydrogels from bacterial, algal, and animal cells—bacterial cellulose (BC), alginate, and gelatin, respectively—were combined to fabricate a biocomposite film (BCAGG) via an eco-friendly casting technique. In addition, glycerol was added as a plasticizer to improve the elasticity and water absorption capacity of the film. In this study, BC pellicles were simply deconstructed into fibrils suspension and then reconstructed into films with a supplement of alginate, gelatin and glycerol. The physical appearance of fabricated films resembled native BC but possessed improved ductility, enhanced flexibility, higher water uptake ability and better biocompatibility. The film was found to resist tearing under suture pullout strength in a hydrated state. In vitro cytotoxicity tests showed that the film was cytocompatible. A cell study using a human keratinocyte culture demonstrated enhanced cell adhesion, spreading, and proliferation on the BCAGG film compared with BC/alginate film. The BCAGG film therefore has significant potential for use in biomedical applications, particularly in dermal treatment, skin tissue regeneration, and wound healing.     

Formulation,characterization and release studies of alginate microspheres encapsulated with tetanus toxoid

Alginate is a safe, non-immunogenic and inexpensive natural polymer with high mucoadhesive properties. Alginate microspheres can be used as a delivery system for antigens to mucosal surfaces. In the present study alginate microspheres were prepared by an emulsification technique. The effects of sonication time, concentration of alginate, emulsifier and calcium chloride, and also the volume of calcium solution, were evaluated on mean size, size range, surface roughness and porosity, sphericity and clumping of microspheres using an optical microscope and particle size analyzer. The most desirable conditions were 90 s sonication, 3% alginate solution, 2% surfactant and 60 ml of 0.33% CaCl₂ in octanol. The resulting microspheres had a mean size of 1.34 ± 0.3 μm and size range of 0.3 ± 2.0 μm, with no surface roughness and porosity, low clumping and high sphericity. The encapsulation efficiency was about 47.7%. All batches showed nearly the same release profiles with a low burst release. The stability of the model antigen (tetanus toxoid (TT)) extracted from microspheres was confirmed by SDS-PAGE; and the antigenicity of TT was studied by ELISA and found to be 91 ± 5% of the original TT. It can be concluded that, with regard to the size and morphological characteristics of the prepared microspheres and their ability in preserving the antigenicity of the encapsulated TT, they could be used as a delivery system for mucosal delivery of TT.     

Nitric oxide mechanism in protective effect of imipramine and venlafaxine against acute immobilization stress-induced behavioral and biochemical alteration in mice

Frequent and persistent stressful events caused depressive illness. Stress is an aversive stimulus which disturbs physiological homeostasis and reflects a variety of biological systems. The present study was designed to investigate the nitric oxide mechanism in the protective effect of imipramine and venlafaxine against acute immobilization stress-induced behavioral and biochemical alterations in mice. Mice were immobilized for 6 h. Imipramine (10 and 20 mg/kg) and venlafaxine (5 and 10 mg/kg) were administered 30 min before subjecting the animals to acute stress. Behavioral tests (mirror chamber, actophotometer, tail flick test) and biochemical analysis (malondialdehyde level, nitrite, glutathione and catalase enzyme) were performed subsequently. Acute immobilization stress caused anxiety like behavior, analgesia, impaired locomotor activity and oxidative stress as compared to naive. Pretreatment with imipramine (10 and 20 mg/kg) and venlafaxine (5 and 10 mg/kg) significantly reversed immobilized stress-induced behavioral and biochemical alterations. l-arginine (100 mg/kg) pretreatment with imipramine (10 mg/kg) and venlafaxine (5 mg/kg) significantly attenuated the protective effect of imipramine and venlafaxine. However, l-NAME (10 mg/kg) and/or methylene blue (10 mg/kg) pretreatment with lower dose of imipramine and venlafaxine significantly potentiated their protective effects which were significant as compared to their effect per se respectively. Present study highlights the involvement of nitric oxide mechanism in the protective effect of imipramine and venlafaxine against acute immobilization-induced behavioral and biochemical alterations in mice.     

A short training programme for the rapid improvement of both aerobic and anaerobic metabolism

The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes in aerobic and anaerobic metabolism produced by a newly devised short training programme. Five young male volunteers trained daily for 2 weeks on a cycle ergometer. Sessions consisted of 15-s all-out repetitions with 45-s rest periods, plus 30-s all-out repetitions with 12-min rest periods. The number of repetitions was gradually increased up to a maximum of seven. Biopsy samples of the vastus lateralis muscle were taken before and after training. Performance changes were evaluated by two tests, a 30-s all-out test and a maximal progressive test. Significant increases in phosphocreatine (31%) and glycogen (32%) were found at the end of training. In addition, a significant increase was observed in the muscle activity of creatine kinase (44%), phosphofructokinase (106%), lactate dehydrogenase (45%), 3-hydroxy-acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (60%) and citrate synthase (38%). After training, performance of the 30-s all-out test did not increase significantly, while in the maximal progressive test, the maximum oxygen consumption increased from mean (SD) 57.3 (2.6) ml · min⁻¹ · kg⁻¹ to 63.8 (3.0) ml · min⁻¹ · kg⁻¹, and the maximum load from 300 (11) W to 330 (21) W; all changes were significant. In conclusion, this new protocol, which utilises short durations, high loads and long recovery periods, seems to be an effective programme for improving the enzymatic activities of the energetic pathways in a short period of time. Accepted: 30 March 2000     

Synthesis and characterization of PLGA nanoparticles

Poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) nanoparticles of different physical characteristics (size, size distribution, morphology, zeta potential) can be synthesized by controlling the parameters specific to the synthesis method employed. The aim of this review is to clearly, quantitatively and comprehensively describe the top–down synthesis techniques available for PLGA nanoparticle formation, as well as the techniques commonly used for nanoparticle characterization. Many examples are discussed in detail to provide the reader with an extensive knowledge base on the important parameters specific to the synthesis method described and ways in which these parameters can be manipulated to control the nanoparticle physical characteristics.     

掺镧羟基磷灰石涂层的合成和性能表征

背景：在钛基体表面涂覆羟基磷灰石涂层能改善钛表面生物活性,诱导骨生长,但纯羟基磷灰石力学性能较差,易在生理环境中降解,影响种植体的稳定性。 目的：研究掺镧羟基磷灰石涂层的合成方法及其性能表征。 方法：采用溶胶-凝胶法制备纯羟基磷灰石和掺镧质量分数10%,20%,30%的掺镧羟基磷灰石,通过浸渍-提拉法在钛基体上制备纯羟基磷灰石涂层与掺镧羟基磷灰石涂层。扫描电镜观察掺镧羟基磷灰石涂层的形貌和晶粒微观结构,X射线衍射和傅里叶红外光谱分析其基团结构,原子吸收光谱测定Ca2+浓度来分析涂层的降解性能。 结果与结论：随着掺镧量的增加,羟基磷灰石衍射峰更强,结晶度更高,但对羟基磷灰石的整体结构影响较小,可维持晶体结构的稳定和电荷平衡。掺镧羟基磷灰石涂层均匀致密,与钛基底结合紧密,两者之间虽有可见的界面,但没有明显缝隙和裂纹,提示涂层具有较好的结合强度。通过模拟生物环境测定释放的钙离子得出掺镧羟基磷灰石抗酸性更强。中国组织工程研究杂志出版内容重点：生物材料;骨生物材料; 口腔生物材料; 纳米材料; 缓释材料; 材料相容性;组织工程全文链接：     

Physiological and morphological characterization of tert -butylhydroperoxide tolerant Candida albicans mutants

tert -Butylhydroperoxide (t BOOH) tolerant Candida albicans mutants developed from clinical isolates were characterized with increased tolerance of the oxidative stress generating agents t BOOH and H2O2, continuous induction of the antioxidative defence system, reduced pseudohypha and hypha-forming capabilities, decreased phospholipase secretion and delayed growth in Sabouraud dextrose agar and broth media. Changes in antimycotic (fluconazole, voriconazole, amphotericin B, 5-fluorocytosine) tolerances as well as in total and cytochrome c-dependent respirations showed versatile patterns, meanwhile the intensified alternative oxidase-dependent respiration of the mutants indicated that this respiratory pathway was an important element of the antioxidative defence in general. Because the phenotypes of increased oxidative stress tolerance and reduced virulence attribute production always emerged concomitantly in t BOOH-tolerant mutants the natural selection of C. albicans strains more tolerant of oxidative stress is unlikely. Not surprisingly, a screening study failed to detect any C. albicans strains with increased oxidative stress tolerance among 46 randomly selected clinical isolates.