含铜抗菌不锈钢的抗菌性能研究

对铁素体和奥氏体2种含铜抗菌不锈钢的抗菌性能进行了考察.采用覆膜法检测抗菌率,用透射电镜观察与铁素体抗菌不锈钢作用后的大肠埃希菌细胞形态.2种抗菌不锈钢材料对供试的 17 株常见菌,除产气肠杆菌外均显示较强的抗菌性能,抗菌谱广;铁素体和奥氏体对1×107 cfu/mL及以下浓度的大肠埃希菌在 24 h内杀灭率达到99%;铁素体和奥氏体分别在作用 3 h和 9 h时可将1×107 cfu/mL的大肠埃希菌全部杀灭;打磨次数和环境温度的变化不影响2种抗菌不锈钢的杀菌率;透射电镜结果显示,与抗菌不锈钢作用后的大肠埃希菌菌体结构松散,细胞壁和细胞膜破裂,有内容物漏出.铁素体和奥氏体抗菌不锈钢均具优良的抗菌性能,抗菌谱广,与其作用后的细菌菌体破裂,有内容物溶出,最终致菌死亡.     

老年糖尿病患者牙周重度破坏后种植研究

目的:研究2型糖尿病老年患者牙周重度破坏后不同血糖水平对于牙齿种植术后炎症指标、种植体稳定性及菌斑指数的影响,探讨患者血糖控制情况和种植牙术后效果的关系。方法:选取我院2011年1月至2013年1月40例在牙周重度破坏后行种植体置入的2型糖尿病老年患者,按照术后8周糖化血红蛋白水平是否≥7.5%分为实验组和对照组,分别测定两组患者术后24小时血常规,对比其白细胞、中性粒细胞及淋巴细胞水平;同时于术后第4、8、12周检测其种植体稳定参数(ISQ);术后3个月、6个月检测其菌斑指数(PLI)。结果:术后24小时,实验组的白细胞、中性粒细胞及淋巴细胞水平显著高于对照组,P0.01;术后第4、8、12周的ISQ值,实验组显著低于对照组,P0.01;术后3个月、6个月的菌斑指数,实验组显著高于对照组,P0.01。结论:2型糖尿病老年患者牙周重度破坏后不同血糖水平与其炎症反应、种植体稳定性及细菌繁殖情况密切相关,控制术前及术后血糖,有利于提高种植体稳定性并降低术后炎症反应,减少细菌繁殖,促进尽早愈合。     

盆底修复聚丙烯网片植入阴道内局部炎症反应的病理学研究

目的:探讨盆底修复术中聚丙烯网片植入阴道后局部病理学变化.方法:采集自2004年5月至2011年12月于解放军总医院第一附属医院妇产科采用聚丙烯网片经阴道盆底修补治疗盆底功能障碍(Pelvic Floor Dysfunction,PFD)术后发生网片阴道暴露的样本18例,对局部暴露的网片进行切除,并进行病理学观察,总结阴道局部炎症反应的特点.结果:8例发生于手术后1个月内,组织反应以急性炎症反应为主,表现为粒细胞增多,后期在周围逐渐出现巨噬细胞,肉芽组织形成,毛细血管增生;9例1-6个月发生者转为慢性炎症反应,表现为成纤维细胞和淋巴细胞增多,6个月以上发生暴露1例,部分组织出现鳞状上皮增生.结论:聚丙烯网片植入阴道暴露局部组织分为急性反应期、慢性反应期、鳞状上皮增生期,6个月后可见纤维组织增生,胶原增加,炎细胞减少,10月后上皮结构基本同正常鳞状上皮.     

新型战伤急救止血剂体内抗菌活性的实验研究

目的:探讨新型战伤急救止血剂对家兔急性感染伤口的抗菌作用。方法:选用兔感染创面模型,分新型战伤止血剂、5A沸石、Quiclot和空白对照组对创面进行治疗,通过组织学观察、组织内细菌计数等方法对各组抗菌性能进行研究。结果:肉眼和组织学观察新型战伤急救止血剂治疗组动物模型伤口,炎症反应均小于其他各组;新型战伤急救止血剂治疗组织内细菌计数为104,比其他3组显著减少(P<0.01)。结论:新型战伤急救止血剂具有良好的体内抗菌性能。     

大量可降解锌合金板钉体内埋植的早期生物安全性研究

目的:可降解锌合金材料有适中的降解速率,良好的机械性能。目前对于锌合金的体内生物安全性研究多集中于生物体内植入适量的锌合金材料。对于体内植入大量的可降解锌合金材料是否有不良影响,还未见文献报道。本实验从局部和全身反应来研究埋植过量可降解锌合金的早期生物安全性。方法:选取18只新西兰大白兔分为三组,于皮下植入锌合金内固定板及钉各4、6、8块,于术后3月、6月行大体观察,血常规、血生化、血液微量元素检查,内脏和材料周围组织的组织学检查和ICP-OES定量检测内脏锌含量观察锌的脏器蓄积情况,材料称重计算每日释放锌含量。结果:可吸收锌合金材料表面附着的白色粉末状物质随时间增加而增多,去掉表面白色物质后,材料表面愈加粗糙,术后3月、6月的白细胞计数(WBC),红细胞计数(RBC),谷丙转氨酶(ALT),谷草转氨酶(AST),总蛋白(TP),白蛋白(ALB),尿素氮(BUN),肌酐(Cr),血锌,血镁,血钙、血铜与术前相比无统计学差异。术后6月实验动物材料周围组织,心脏、肝脏、脾脏、肺脏、肾脏、性腺未检出异常。术后3月、6月肝脏、肾脏、脾脏的锌离子含量与术前相比无统计学差异。综合计算得到术后3月可降解锌合金内固定板的降解率为9.77±1.64%,术后6月为11.82±1.91%,螺钉的降解率术后3月为0.79±0.66%,术后6月为2.09±1.00%。结论:大量可降解锌合金植入体内的早期生物相容性良好。     

几丁聚糖在医用不锈钢表面作生物涂层的可行性

针对生物材料医用不锈钢的应用及其植入人体存在的问题,介绍了目前金属材料表面改性的主要方法和最新研究进展,并综述了几丁聚糖的性能和国内外对几丁聚糖的研究方向,在此基础上重点探索了几丁聚糖在医用不锈钢表面作生物涂层的可能性及其意义。     

当归注射液有效成分的抗低氧保护作用

目的：研究梯度分离的当归注射液有效成分（5-HMF）对小鼠及体外培养的ECV304细胞的抗低氧保护作用。方法：观察常压低氧和低压低氧下小鼠存活时间 通过MTT比色法检测ECV304细胞经低氧后的细胞存活率、并以台盼蓝染色检测细胞死亡率来评价药效。结果：与低氧组比较,加药低氧后,小鼠存活时间延长（P〈0.05） 低氧后细胞存活率降低,死亡率升高,而加入当归注射液有效成分（5-HMF）处理的细胞存活率明显高于低氧对照组（P〈0.01）,死亡率亦明显降低（P〈0.01）。结论：当归注射液有效成分（5-HMF）对小鼠及体外培养的ECV304细胞均具有抗低氧保护作用。     

抗干扰微生物培养基的抗干扰性能研究

食品饮料中残留防腐剂、消毒剂和臭氧会对其中的细菌和真菌的检出造成严重干扰,当采用大样倾注平板法和液体大样法测定细菌和真菌总数及采用国标大肠菌群测定法测定大肠菌群MPN值时,使用抗防腐剂型、抗消毒剂型及抗臭氧型微生物培养基分别检测含有防腐剂山梨酸钾及苯甲酸钠、消毒剂二氧化氧和臭氧的样品,其检出细菌、真菌和大肠菌群的能力大大高于普通微生物培养基,与采用普通微生物培养基检测不合防腐剂、消毒剂及臭氧的样品中的细菌、真菌和大肠菌群的检出能力基本一致。     

抗干扰微生物培养基的抗干扰性能研究*

食品饮料中残留防腐剂、消毒剂和臭氧会对其中的细菌和真菌的检出造成严重干扰,当采用大样倾注平板法和液体大样法测定细菌和真菌总数及采用国标大肠菌群测定法测定大肠菌群MPN值时,使用抗防腐剂型、抗消毒剂型及抗臭氧型微生物培养基分别检测含有防腐剂山梨酸钾及苯甲酸钠、消毒剂二氧化氧和臭氧的样品,其检出细菌、真菌和大肠菌群的能力大大高于普通微生物培养基,与采用普通微生物培养基检测不合防腐剂、消毒剂及臭氧的样品中的细菌、真菌和大肠菌群的检出能力基本一致。     

麦冬咖啡的抗炎免疫功能研究

目的:观察麦冬咖啡抗炎免疫功能。方法:采用二甲苯致小鼠耳肿胀度炎症,测定小鼠的免疫器官脏体系数和羧甲基纤维素钠(CMC-Na_2)引起的小鼠腹腔白细胞数增多研究麦冬咖啡抗炎免疫作用。结果:连续灌胃给药7天,麦冬咖啡(0.5 g/kg和1 g/kg)可以显著抑制二甲苯致小鼠的耳廓肿胀程度,增加小鼠脾脏指数,抑制腹腔白细胞游走。结论:麦冬咖啡有明显的抗炎免疫作用。     

Adhesion of Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis to the Episkin reconstructed epidermis model and to an inert 304 stainless steel substrate

AIMS: The aim of this study was to evaluate the respective influence of the physicochemical interactions and the roughness involved in the first part of the biological substrate biocontamination. METHODS AND RESULTS: Therefore we compared the bioadhesion results obtained on the biological model substrate (Episkin) and on a commonly employed inert substrate (AISI 304 stainless steel), frequently used either in dermatology or in development of medical devices. The two studied strains presented different characteristics, both physicochemical and microbiological. Staphylococcus epidermidis, a relatively hydrophobic bacteria capable of exchanging interactions which are principally of the van der Waals type, adhered more to 304 steel than to the surface of reconstituted skin. As for S. aureus, an essentially basic, hydrophilic bacteria, was more adherent to Episkin (a bipolar, hydrophilic substrate) than to stainless steel (a unipolar, basic, hydrophilic substrate). CONCLUSIONS: In the absence of electrostatic interactions, the adhesion of substrate-dependent bacteria to the surface of reconstituted skin was dependent upon the balance between gamma(LW), gamma(+) and gamma(-). SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY: Consequently, so as to restrict microbial adhesion and reduce adhesive binding between micro-organisms and the surface of the skin, it would be preferable to render this substrate hydrophobic and apolar through the use of appropriate surface treatment.     

Effect of laser and environmental parameters on reducing microbial contamination of stainless steel surfaces with Nd:YAG laser irradiation

AIMS: The effect of laser (pulse repetition frequency, pulse energy and exposure time) and environmental parameters (pH, NaCl concentration and wet or dry samples) of Nd:YAG laser decontamination of stainless steel inoculated with Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Listeria monocytogenes was investigated. METHODS AND RESULTS: Stainless steel discs were inoculated with the bacterial samples and exposed to laser energy densities to about 900 J cm(-2). These inactivation curves allowed selection of laser parameters for two-level multifactorial designed experiments, the results of which allowed comparisons to be made between effects of individual and combined parameters on the laser inactivation efficiency. Escherichia coli was inactivated most effectively as a wet film with L. monocytogenes and S. aureus showing similar response. For the multifactorial experiments all laser parameters were significant and were smallest for S. aureus as a wet film. CONCLUSIONS: pH and NaCl concentration had little effect on the efficacy of laser inactivation but dry or wet states and all laser parameters were significant. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY: Such systems may prove to be applicable in industrial processes where stainless steel may be contaminated with acidic solutions or salt, e.g. in the food industry with laser inactivation seeming to be independent of these parameters. Parameters have been identified that allow optimization of the treatment process.     

Antibacterial isoeugenol coating on stainless steel and polyethylene surfaces prevents biofilm growth

Aims

Pathogenic bacteria can spread between individuals or between food items via the surfaces they share. Limiting the survival of pathogens on surfaces, therefore, presents an opportunity to limit at least one route of how pathogens spread. In this study, we propose that a simple coating with the essential oil isoeugenol can be used to circumvent the problem of bacterial transfer via surfaces.

Methods and Results

Two commonly used materials, stainless steel and polyethylene, were coated by physical adsorption, and the coatings were characterized by Raman spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy and water contact angle measurements. We quantified and visualized the colonization of coated and uncoated surfaces by three bacteria: Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria monocytogenes and Pseudomonas fluorescens. No viable cells were detected on surfaces coated with isoeugenol.

Conclusions

The isoeugenol coating prepared with simple adsorption proved effective in preventing biofilm formation on stainless steel and polyethylene surfaces. The result was caused by the antibacterial effect of isoeugenol, as the coating did not diminish the adhesive properties of the surface.

Significance and Impact of the Study

Our study demonstrates that a simple isoeugenol coating can prevent biofilm formation of S. aureus, L. monocytogenes and P. fluorescens on two commonly used surfaces.     

Adsorption of biosurfactant on solid surfaces and consequences regarding the bioadhesion of Listeria monocytogenes LO28

AIMS: The influence of biosurfactant compounds produced by a strain of Pseudomonas fluorescens on the adhesion of Listeria monocytogenes LO28 to polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and AISI 304 stainless steel surfaces was investigated. METHODS AND RESULTS: The biosurfactant was produced according to a simple, novel technique based on cultivation on nutrient agar. Adhesion studies were performed using L. monocytogenes cells cultured at 20 or 37 degrees C. CONCLUSIONS: A substrate-dependent behaviour of the LO28 strain (larger number of cells adhering to stainless steel than to PTFE), and a significant reduction (< 90%) in microbial adhesion levels through the prior adsorption of biosurfactants on stainless steel surfaces, which can be related to a change in the electron-donor characteristics of this substratum, was demonstrated. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY: The prior adsorption of biosurfactants on solid surfaces may constitute a new and effective means of combating the implantation of pathogenic micro-organisms in food processing plants.     

Effect of temperature on antibacterial activity of lidocaine to Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa

The effect of temperature on the antibacterial activity of lidocaine to Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa was investigated in vitro. At 10 C at which S. aureus organisms do not grow and might be metabolically inactive, the antibacterial activity of lidocaine to S. aureus was not observed in a concentration of 1%, which was quite antibacterial to S. aureus at 37 C. On the other hand, at 40 C a conspicuously increased antibacterial activity to S. aureus of lidocaine was observed in a concentration of 0.25% which was not antibacterial to S. aureus organisms at 37 C. Similar results were obtained when P. aeruginosa organisms were examined in place of S. aureus, although P. aeruginosa was found to be less susceptible to lidocaine than S. aureus. The clinical significance of the thermal effect on the antibacterial activity of lidocaine was discussed in brief.     

Validation of AKACID plus as a room disinfectant in the hospital setting

AKACID Plus, a novel polymeric guanidine with broad antimicrobial activity against multiantibiotic-resistant bacterial strains, was used in the present study as a room disinfectant. Disinfection of closed rooms experimentally contaminated with antibiotic-susceptible and multiresistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Escherichia coli was performed using AKACID Plus at concentrations of 0.1, 0.25, and 0.5% for 100 min. Bacterial suspensions were distributed on plastic and stainless steel plates and placed in a test room. Recovery of the test microorganisms was determined before nebulizing, 60 and 100 min after initiation, and 4 h after the end of room disinfection by a simple swab-rinse technique. The swab-rinse method demonstrated a dose- and time-dependent effectiveness of AKACID Plus in eradicating S. aureus, E. coli, and P. aeruginosa on plastic and stainless steel plates. Nebulized 0.5% AKACID Plus was successful in eliminating all hospital pathogens within 340 min. After the use of 0.25% AKACID Plus, MRSA was still detectable on microbial carrier plates. The test concentration of 0.1% AKACID Plus achieved a significant reduction of S. aureus and P. aeruginosa on plastic and stainless steel plates but was sufficient to eradicate only E. coli. These results suggest that nebulized AKACID Plus at a concentration of 0.5% is a potent substance for eradication of pathogenic organisms in the hospital setting.     

Immunological and central nervous system changes in mice suffering fromStaphyloccocus aureus and treated withSaccharomyces cerevisiae var.vini living cells

The influence of Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. vini viable cells on the Staphylococcus aureus-suffering mice was ascertained: (1) effect of S. aureus living cells on antibacterial and antitoxic antibodies, (2) effect of S. aureus on the number of neurons and macroglial cells in different areas of mouse hippocampus, (3) effect of S. cerevisiae var. vini viable cells on the above-mentioned changes of immune and nervous system. Treatment with S. cerevisiae var. vini provokes immune stimulation and change of the total number of macroglial elements in the CA1 field of hippocampus.     

The effect of turbulent flow and surface roughness on biofilm formation in drinking water

There is considerable interest in both Europe and the USA in the effects of microbiological fouling on stainless steels in potable water. However, little is known about the formation and effects of biofilms, on stainless steel in potable water environments, particularly in turbulent flow regimes. Results are presented on the development of biofilms on stainless steel grades 304 and 316 after exposure to potable water at velocities of 0.32, 0.96 and 1.75 m s⁻¹. Cell counts on slides of stainless steel grades 304 and 316 with both 2B (smooth) and 2D (rough) finishes showed viable and total cell counts were higher at the higher flow rates of 0.96 and 1.75 m s⁻¹, compared to a flow rate of 0.32 m s⁻¹. Extracellular polysaccharide levels were not significantly different (P< 0.05) between each flow rate on all stainless steel surfaces studied. higher levels were found at the higher water velocities. the biofilm attached to stainless steel was comprised of a mixed bacterial flora including Acinetobacter sp, Pseudomonas spp, Methylobacterium sp, and Corynebacterium/Arthrobacter spp. Epifluorescence microscopy provided evidence of rod-shaped bacteria and the formation of stands, possibly of extracellular material attached to stainless steel at high flow rates but not at low flow rates. Received 04 February 1998/ Accepted in revised form 12 February 1999     

Interaction of Desulfovibrio desulfuricans biofilms with stainless steel surface and its impact on bacterial metabolism

AIMS: To study the influence of some metallic elements of stainless steel 304 (SS 304) on the development and activity of a sulfate-reducing bacterial biofilm, using as comparison a reference nonmetallic material polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA). METHODS AND RESULTS: Desulfovibrio desulfuricans biofilms were developed on SS 304 and on a reference nonmetallic material, PMMA, in a flow cell system. Steady-state biofilms were metabolically more active on SS 304 than on PMMA. Activity tests with bacteria from both biofilms at steady state also showed that the doubling time was lower for bacteria from SS 304 biofilms. The influence of chromium and nickel, elements of SS 304 composition, was also tested on a cellular suspension of Des. desulfuricans. Nickel decreased the bacterial doubling time, while chromium had no significant effect. CONCLUSIONS: The following mechanism is hypothesized: a Des. desulfuricans biofilm grown on a SS 304 surface in anaerobic conditions leads to the weakening of the metal passive layer and to the dissolution in the bulk phase of nickel ions that have a positive influence on the sulfate-reducing bacteria metabolism. This phenomenon may enhance the biocorrosion process. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY: A better understanding of the interactions between metallic surfaces such as stainless steel and bacteria commonly implied in the corrosion phenomena which is primordial to fight biocorrosion.     

Antibacterial activity of honey and propolis from Apis mellifera and Tetragonisca angustula against Staphylococcus aureus

AIMS: The antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus of honey and propolis produced by Apis mellifera and Tetragonisca angustula was evaluated. Secondary aims included the study of the chemical composition of propolis and honey samples and its relationship with antibacterial activity against S. aureus. METHODS AND RESULTS: The antibacterial activity of honey and propolis was determined by the method of macrodilution. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MICs) of A. mellifera honey ranged from 126.23 to 185.70 mg ml(-1) and of T. angustula from 142.87 to 214.33 mg ml(-1). For propolis, the MIC ranged from 0.36 to 3.65 mg ml(-1) (A. mellifera) and from 0.44 to 2.01 mg ml(-1) (T. angustula). Honey and propolis were evaluated by high-performance liquid chromatography. Some typical compounds of Brazilian propolis were also identified in honey samples. Principal component analysis revealed that the chemical composition of honey and propolis samples was distinct based on the geographical location of the samples. CONCLUSIONS: Propolis samples had higher antibacterial activity against S. aureus when compared with honey. However, both propolis and honey samples had antibacterial against S. aureus. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY: These antimicrobial properties would warrant further studies on the clinical applications of propolis and honey against S. aureus.