Use of quorum sensing antagonists to deter the formation of crystalline Proteus mirabilis biofilms. 2009

Steven M Jones, and Tammy T Dang, and Robert Martinuzzi
Biofilm Engineering Research Group, Calgary Centre for Innovation and Technology, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 1N4. jons@ucalgary.ca

Proteus mirabilis biofilms are a major cause of urinary catheter blockage. Antibiotic-impregnated catheters used to prevent catheter blockage have achieved limited success. Research has examined the efficacy of quorum sensing inhibitors against Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms, but there are few reports of the effects of these compounds against crystalline P. mirabilis biofilms. This study examined the effect of two quorum sensing antagonists, p-nitrophenyl glycerol (PNPG) and tannic acid, against crystalline P. mirabilis biofilms. Tannic acid and PNPG were observed to inhibit the quorum sensing system and the formation of P. mirabilis biofilms grown in artificial urine. The success of these compounds provides a possible means of preventing urinary catheter encrustation.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D009598 Nitrophenylgalactosides Includes ortho-, meta-, and para-nitrophenylgalactosides. Nitrophenylgalactopyranosides
D011513 Proteus mirabilis A species of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria that is frequently isolated from clinical specimens. Its most common site of infection is the urinary tract.
D002408 Catheters, Indwelling Catheters designed to be left within an organ or passage for an extended period of time. Implantable Catheters,In-Dwelling Catheters,Catheter, In-Dwelling,Catheter, Indwelling,Catheters, In-Dwelling,In Dwelling Catheters,In-Dwelling Catheter,Indwelling Catheter,Indwelling Catheters
D003460 Crystallization The formation of crystalline substances from solutions or melts. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed) Crystalline Polymorphs,Polymorphism, Crystallization,Crystal Growth,Polymorphic Crystals,Crystal, Polymorphic,Crystalline Polymorph,Crystallization Polymorphism,Crystallization Polymorphisms,Crystals, Polymorphic,Growth, Crystal,Polymorph, Crystalline,Polymorphic Crystal,Polymorphisms, Crystallization,Polymorphs, Crystalline
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D013634 Tannins Polyphenolic compounds with molecular weights of around 500-3000 daltons and containing enough hydroxyl groups (1-2 per 100 MW) for effective cross linking of other compounds (ASTRINGENTS). The two main types are HYDROLYZABLE TANNINS and CONDENSED TANNINS. Historically, the term has applied to many compounds and plant extracts able to render skin COLLAGEN impervious to degradation. The word tannin derives from the Celtic word for OAK TREE which was used for leather processing. Tannin
D014546 Urinary Catheterization Passage of a CATHETER into the URINARY BLADDER or kidney. Catheterization, Ureteral,Catheterization, Urethral,Catheterization, Urinary,Foley Catheterization,Ureteral Catheterization,Urethral Catheterization,Catheterization, Foley,Catheterizations, Ureteral,Catheterizations, Urethral,Catheterizations, Urinary,Ureteral Catheterizations,Urethral Catheterizations,Urinary Catheterizations
D014556 Urine Liquid by-product of excretion produced in the kidneys, temporarily stored in the bladder until discharge through the URETHRA.
D053038 Quorum Sensing A phenomenon where microorganisms communicate and coordinate their behavior by the accumulation of signaling molecules. A reaction occurs when a substance accumulates to a sufficient concentration. This is most commonly seen in bacteria. Quorum Quenching,Quenching, Quorum,Quenchings, Quorum,Quorum Quenchings,Sensing, Quorum
D018441 Biofilms Encrustations formed from microbes (bacteria, algae, fungi, plankton, or protozoa) embedded in an EXTRACELLULAR POLYMERIC SUBSTANCE MATRIX that is secreted by the microbes. They occur on body surfaces such as teeth (DENTAL DEPOSITS); inanimate objects, and bodies of water. Biofilms are prevented from forming by treating surfaces with DENTIFRICES; DISINFECTANTS; ANTI-INFECTIVE AGENTS; and anti-fouling agents. Biofilm

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