Author:
Calvó Paula,Mateu-Borras Margalida,Costa-Bauza Antonia,Albertí Sebastián,Grases Fèlix
Abstract
AbstractThe use of double J ureteral stents can lead to several adverse effects, as urinary infection. Bacteria tend to colonize the stent surface, leading to the formation of bacterial biofilms. The presence of urease-producing bacteria increase the urine pH leading to the incrustation and blockage of the stent. On the other hand, these large crystalline masses function as niduses, allowing the attachment of even more bacteria and decreasing its exposure to antibiotics. The aim of this in vitro study was to assess the effect of phytate on the attachment of bacteria to the catheter surface under conditions that favor crystallization. Catheter sections were incubated in a synthetic urine medium (pH 6.5) in the presence or absence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and phytate. Amount of calcium deposits was measured using an Arsenazo III colorimetric method and the number of attached bacteria to the stent was determined. Differences were assessed using an ANOVA with a Bonferroni post hoc test. The formation of calcium phosphate deposits (brushite and hydroxyapatite) and oxalate crystals (COM), as were as the amount of bacteria decreased when phytate was present. Thus, phytate successfully decreased bacterial adhesion by inhibiting the formation of crystalline deposits.
Funder
Conselleria d'Educació, Universitat i Recerca of the Government of the Balearic Islands
Agencia Estatal de Investigación
Universitat de Les Illes Balears
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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