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Objective To investigate the influence of clindamycin (CM) on the biofilm of mucoid P. aeruginosa (PA). Methods A biofilm model of mucoid PA were reproduced in vitro by plate culture method, and it was identified under SEM (scanning electronic microscopy). The viable bacteria were counted by MTT method. The morphology of biofilms was observed under SEM. Results Stable PA biofilms formed after PA was incubated for 7 days. The viable bacteria and biofilm morphology showed little change in single CM or levofloxacin (LFX) drug groups. When CM was combined with LFX, the number of viable bacteria was significantly decreased, and the biofilm structure was damaged, and the remaining bacteria were separated. Conclusion Clindamycin can suppress the biofilm formation of mucoid PA when combined with LFX.
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Objective To evaluate the effect of furosemide on Cl -/HCO- 3 exchange of inner medullary collecting duct(IMCD) in rabbit kidney. Methods The effect of furosemide in different concentrations on the changes in Cl -/HCO- 3 exchange in mono-layer of IMCD cell in rabbit kidney was determined by fluorescent probe technique. Results Cl -/HCO- 3 exchange in IMCD cell could be inhibited by 4.3% by 15?mol/L furo semide solution, and 480?mol/L furosemide solution could inhibit the exchange by 97.4%. The Cl -/HCO- 3 exchange rates of the groups, in which the final concentrations of furosemide were equal to or higher than 30?mol/L, were significantly lower than that of the control group(P
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AIM To establish the fluorescent measurement technique for H+/K+ exchange in primary cultured IMCD cell monolayers of rabbit kidney. METHODS To measure H+/K+ exchange in the primary cultured IMCD cell monolayers under different CO2 concentrations by the BCECF/AM fluorescent probe.RESULTS ［pH］i recovery rate after acid loaded in the respiratory acidosis group was 0.0620±0.012，and was significantly higher than that of the control group（0.0504±0.009，P<0.05）;which in the respiratory alkalosis group was 0.0476±0.007, there was no signifacant difference between ALG and CG （P>0.05）. CONCLUSION The fluorescent measurements of H+/K+ exchange in primary cultured IMCD cell monolayers of rabbit kidney has many benefits which are convenient manipulation, stable and credit result, economy and safety , this method should further be popularized.
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Objective To investigate the synergic bactericidal activity of Herba Houttuyniae combined with levofloxacin on the biological envelope of mucoid Pseudomonas aeruginosa(PA).Methods MIC (minimal inhibitory concentration) was determined by using tube doubling dilution method. In-vitro biological envelope models of PA were established by plate cultivation method. The bacterial colony were counted by MTT method. The morphology of biological envelope were observed under scanning electronic microscope (SEM) .Results On the 7th day of cultivation,the stable biological envelope formed.Herba Houttuyniae or levofloxacin alone had no effect on the biological envelope or the number of surviving bacterial colony. The combination of the above two could destroy the structure of biological envelope and decrease the number of surviving bacterial colony.Conclusion Herba Houttuyniae combined with levofloxacin has synergistic germicidal actions on biological envelope of PA.
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AIM To establish the fluorescent measurement technique for H+ /K+ exchange in primary cultured IMCD cell monolayers of rabbit kidney. METHODS To measure H+ /K+ exchange in the primary cultured IMCD cell monolayers under different CO2 concentrations by the BCECF/AM fluorescent probe. RESULTS [pH], recovery rate after acid loaded in the respiratory acidosis group was 0.0620 ? 0.012, and was significantly higher than that of the control group (0.0504 ? 0.009, P 0.05). CONCLUSION The fluorescent measurements of H+ /K+ exchange in primary cultured IMCD cell monolayers of rabbit kidney has many benefits which are convenient manipulation, stable and credit result, economy and safety, this method should further be popularized.
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Objective To reproduce a rabbit model of alginate immune pneumonia, and to study the pathogenic role of alginate on lung tissue. Methods Rabbits of group A, being challenged by saline, served as the control group. Rabbits of group B and C were immunized with seaweed alginate and bacterial alginate respectively. Body temperature,peripheral blood cells and the serum level of circulating immune complex (CIC) were measured after the challenge. Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) specimens were incubated and bacterial colonies were counted. The cell number and differential count of BALF were made. The pathological changes of the lung tissue were observed under microscopy. Results In both seaweed alginate and bacterial alginate groups, the peripheral blood cell count and the number of bacterial colonies in BALF were similar to that of the saline group. However, the serum CIC levels and the cell count of BALF were increased significantly after the challenge. Under light microscopy, lymphocyte infiltration and lymphoid follicle formation around the bronchiolus were found in all alginate immunized groups, and there was also narrowing of bronchioli. Conclusion Both seaweed alginate and bacterial alginate could be used to establish the model of alginate immune pneumonia in rabbits. Alginate can cause inflammatory reaction and pathological changes in the rabbit lung, manifesting mainly peribronchilar lymphocytic infiltration and lymphoid follicle formation around the bronchioli.
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To study the cellular pathophysiological change in kidney IMCD cell under respiratory acid base disorders. 3% or 10% CO 2 was used to initiate chronic respiratory alkalosis(ALG) or chronic respiratory acidosis(ACG) of cultured rabbit IMCD cell. 5% CO 2 was used in control group(CG). Fluorescent probe was used to measure H + /K + exchange function of these cells. In situ hybridization and RT PCR were used to measure cH K ATPase mRNA expression of these cells.The results showed that H + /K + exchange in ACG was significantly higher than that in CG ( P 0 05). It is suggested that chronic respiratory acidosis could induce an increase in H + /K + exchange function and cH K ATPase mRNA expression. However, chronic respiratory alkalosis could induce decreases in H + /K + exchange function and cH K ATPase mRNA expression with no statistical significance, the reason of which calls for further study.