Nisin F-loaded brushite bone cement prevented the growth of Staphylococcus aureus in vivo
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2012
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van Staden A.D.
Brand A.M.
Dicks L.M.T.
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Aims: To determine if nisin F-loaded self-setting brushite cement could control the growth of Staphylococcus aureus in vivo. Methods and Results: Brushite cement was prepared by mixing equimolar concentrations of β-tricalcium phosphate and monocalcium phosphate monohydrate. Nisin F was added at 5·0, 2·5 and 1·0% (w/w) and the cement moulded into cylinders. In vitro antibacterial activity was determined using a delayed agar diffusion assay. Release of nisin F from the cement was determined using BCA protein assays. Based on scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction analysis, nisin F did not cause significant changes in cement structure or chemistry. Cement containing 5·0% (w/w) nisin F yielded the most promising in vitro results. Nisin F-loaded cement was implanted into a subcutaneous pocket on the back of mice and then infected with S. aureus Xen 36. Infection was monitored for 7days, using an in vivo imaging system. Nisin F prevented S. aureus infection for 7days and no viable cells were isolated from the implants. Conclusions: Nisin F-loaded brushite cement successfully prevented in vivo growth of S. aureus. Significance and Impact of the Study: Nisin F incorporated into bone cement may be used to control S. aureus infection in vivo. © 2012 The Authors. Journal of Applied Microbiology © 2012 The Society for Applied Microbiology.
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Bone cement, Brushite, In vivo activity, Nisin F, S. aureus growth inhibition
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Journal of Applied Microbiology
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