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Pseudomonas aeruginosa adherence to human basement membrane collagen in vitro. 2003

K W Tsang, and D K Shum, and S Chan, and P Ng, and J Mak, and R Leung, and I H Shum, and G C Ooi, and G L Tipoe, and W K Lam
University Dept of Medicine, Queen Mary Hospital, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, China. kwttsang@hkucc.hku.hk

The mechanisms for Pseudomonas aeruginosa colonisation in the airways of patients with bronchiectasis and cystic fibrosis are poorly understood. P. aeruginosa could evade mucociliary clearance by adhering to the basement membrane at areas denuded of intact respiratory epithelium. The authors have developed an in vitro model to study P. aeruginosa adherence to human basement membrane type-IV collagen by using scanning electron microscopy. P. aeruginosa adherence density was determined as the number of P. aeruginosa per 20 microscope fields (2,000x) to log inocular size after incubation at 37 degrees C for 45 min. The presence of phytohaemagglutinin (PHA)-E, which binds specifically to D-galactose-beta1-4-D-N-acetylglucosamine, significantly reduced P. aeruginosa adherence density compared with control. The presence of heparin and calcium also significantly reduced P. aeruginosa adherence density. P. aeruginosa adherence was not affected by the presence of proline, trans-hydroxyproline, glycine, galactose, N-acetylneuraminic acid, N-acetylglucosamine or Arachis hypogea. Pseudomonas aeruginosa adherence probably acts via recognition of the D-galactose-beta1-4-D-N-acetylglucosamine sequence on type-IV collagen and this process could be inhibited by heparin and calcium. As persistent Pseudomonas aeruginosa colonisation is detrimental to patients with cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis and there is currently no effective treatment for its eradication, these results could lead to novel therapy for persistent Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007477 Ions An atom or group of atoms that have a positive or negative electric charge due to a gain (negative charge) or loss (positive charge) of one or more electrons. Atoms with a positive charge are known as CATIONS; those with a negative charge are ANIONS.
D008855 Microscopy, Electron, Scanning Microscopy in which the object is examined directly by an electron beam scanning the specimen point-by-point. The image is constructed by detecting the products of specimen interactions that are projected above the plane of the sample, such as backscattered electrons. Although SCANNING TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPY also scans the specimen point by point with the electron beam, the image is constructed by detecting the electrons, or their interaction products that are transmitted through the sample plane, so that is a form of TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPY. Scanning Electron Microscopy,Electron Scanning Microscopy,Electron Microscopies, Scanning,Electron Microscopy, Scanning,Electron Scanning Microscopies,Microscopies, Electron Scanning,Microscopies, Scanning Electron,Microscopy, Electron Scanning,Microscopy, Scanning Electron,Scanning Electron Microscopies,Scanning Microscopies, Electron,Scanning Microscopy, Electron
D011550 Pseudomonas aeruginosa A species of gram-negative, aerobic, rod-shaped bacteria commonly isolated from clinical specimens (wound, burn, and urinary tract infections). It is also found widely distributed in soil and water. P. aeruginosa is a major agent of nosocomial infection. Bacillus aeruginosus,Bacillus pyocyaneus,Bacterium aeruginosum,Bacterium pyocyaneum,Micrococcus pyocyaneus,Pseudomonas polycolor,Pseudomonas pyocyanea
D001987 Bronchiectasis Persistent abnormal dilatation of the bronchi. Cylindrical Bronchiectasis,Cystic Bronchiectasis,Saccular Bronchiectasis,Varicose Bronchiectasis,Bronchiectases,Bronchiectasis, Cylindrical,Bronchiectasis, Cystic,Bronchiectasis, Saccular,Bronchiectasis, Varicose,Cylindrical Bronchiectases,Cystic Bronchiectases,Saccular Bronchiectases,Varicose Bronchiectases
D002241 Carbohydrates A class of organic compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a ratio of Cn(H2O)n. The largest class of organic compounds, including STARCH; GLYCOGEN; CELLULOSE; POLYSACCHARIDES; and simple MONOSACCHARIDES. Carbohydrate
D003550 Cystic Fibrosis An autosomal recessive genetic disease of the EXOCRINE GLANDS. It is caused by mutations in the gene encoding the CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRANSMEMBRANE CONDUCTANCE REGULATOR expressed in several organs including the LUNG, the PANCREAS, the BILIARY SYSTEM, and the SWEAT GLANDS. Cystic fibrosis is characterized by epithelial secretory dysfunction associated with ductal obstruction resulting in AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION; chronic RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS; PANCREATIC INSUFFICIENCY; maldigestion; salt depletion; and HEAT PROSTRATION. Mucoviscidosis,Cystic Fibrosis of Pancreas,Fibrocystic Disease of Pancreas,Pancreatic Cystic Fibrosis,Pulmonary Cystic Fibrosis,Cystic Fibrosis, Pancreatic,Cystic Fibrosis, Pulmonary,Fibrosis, Cystic,Pancreas Fibrocystic Disease,Pancreas Fibrocystic Diseases
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000596 Amino Acids Organic compounds that generally contain an amino (-NH2) and a carboxyl (-COOH) group. Twenty alpha-amino acids are the subunits which are polymerized to form proteins. Amino Acid,Acid, Amino,Acids, Amino
D001422 Bacterial Adhesion Physicochemical property of fimbriated (FIMBRIAE, BACTERIAL) and non-fimbriated bacteria of attaching to cells, tissue, and nonbiological surfaces. It is a factor in bacterial colonization and pathogenicity. Adhesion, Bacterial,Adhesions, Bacterial,Bacterial Adhesions
D001485 Basement Membrane A darkly stained mat-like EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX (ECM) that separates cell layers, such as EPITHELIUM from ENDOTHELIUM or a layer of CONNECTIVE TISSUE. The ECM layer that supports an overlying EPITHELIUM or ENDOTHELIUM is called basal lamina. Basement membrane (BM) can be formed by the fusion of either two adjacent basal laminae or a basal lamina with an adjacent reticular lamina of connective tissue. BM, composed mainly of TYPE IV COLLAGEN; glycoprotein LAMININ; and PROTEOGLYCAN, provides barriers as well as channels between interacting cell layers. Basal Lamina,Basement Lamina,Lamina Densa,Lamina Lucida,Lamina Reticularis,Basement Membranes,Densas, Lamina,Lamina, Basal,Lamina, Basement,Lucida, Lamina,Membrane, Basement,Membranes, Basement,Reticularis, Lamina

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