Nano-ciprofloxacin/meropenem exhibit bactericidal activity against Gram-negative bacteria and rescue septic rat model

Aim: We hypothesized that simultaneous administration of two antibiotics loaded into a nanopolymer matrix would augment their synergistic bactericidal interaction. Methods: Nanoplatforms of chitosan/Pluronic® loaded with ciprofloxacin/meropenem (CS/Plu-Cip/Mer) were prepared by the ionic gelation method, using Plu at concentrations in the range 0.5-4% w/v. CS/Plu-Cip/Mer was evaluated for antibacterial synergistic activity in vitro and in vivo. Results: CS/Plu-Cip and CS/Plu-Mer with Plu concentrations of 3% w/v and 2% w/v, respectively, exhibited ∼80% encapsulation efficiency. The MICs of pathogens were fourfold to 16-fold lower for CS/Plu-Cip/Mer than for Cip/Mer. Synergy was evidenced for CS/Plu-Cip/Mer with a bactericidal effect (at 1× MIC and sub-MICs), and it significantly decreased bacterial load and rescued infected rats. Conclusion: This study illustrates the ability of CS/Plu nanopolymer to intensify synergy between antibiotics, thereby providing a promising potential to rejuvenate antibiotics considered ineffective against resistant pathogens.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:18

Enthalten in:

Nanomedicine (London, England) - 18(2023), 22 vom: 23. Sept., Seite 1553-1566

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Hadiya, Safy [VerfasserIn]
Ibrahem, Reham A [VerfasserIn]
Abd El-Baky, Rehab M [VerfasserIn]
Elsabahy, Mahmoud [VerfasserIn]
Hussein, Abeer Mr [VerfasserIn]
Tolba, Mohammed Em [VerfasserIn]
Aly, Sherine A [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

5E8K9I0O4U
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Bactericidal
Ciprofloxacin
FV9J3JU8B1
Journal Article
Meropenem
Nanoparticle
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Septic infections
Synergy

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Date Completed 15.11.2023

Date Revised 22.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.2217/nnm-2022-0314

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM364254815