3 research outputs found

    Hydrogels thermosensibles et mucoadhésifs : nouvelles stratĂ©gies pour prĂ©venir et traiter les pathogĂšnes au niveau de la muqueuse vaginale

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    According to the latest WHO estimates, 498 millions of new cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are recorded annually in the world, including 276.4 million due to the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis (T. vaginalis). In the genital tract colonization and irritation of the vaginal mucosa by T. vaginalis promote the occurrence of infectious complications. Associated infections can lead to chronic infections and eventually have serious consequences (infertility, premature placental abruption, premature death). In addition, these vaginal infections can promote infection by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV-1).Currently, the fight against these infections is to act at curative and preventive level. Thus, the objective of this project is to develop new formulations for the prevention and treatment of pathogens that colonize the vaginal mucosa. In this context, we propose a formulation composed of metronidazole and chitosan include in a thermogelling hydrogel of pluronic F127Âź.It was shown that the hydrogel retains its physical properties even at a physiological temperature and after dilution in the vaginal fluids. These hydrogels are stable and allow a sustained release of the metronidazole. The formulation showed no toxicity against HeLa cells or porcine vaginal mucosa. The effectiveness of this formulation has been proven against T vaginalis and has a protective effect on HeLa cells in the presence of T. vaginalis. The overall results therefore suggest the ability of this formulation to form a double barrier, physical and pharmacological, than protect vaginal mucosa against T. vaginalis.Selon les derniĂšres estimations de l'OMS, on enregistre chaque annĂ©e dans le monde 498.9 millions de nouveaux cas d'infections sexuellement transmissibles (IST) dont 276.4 millions sont dus au parasite Trichomonas vaginalis (T. vaginalis). Au niveau du tractus gĂ©nital, la colonisation et l’irritation de la muqueuse vaginale par T. vaginalis favorisent la survenue de complications infectieuses. Ces infections associĂ©es peuvent conduire Ă  des infections chroniques et avoir Ă  terme des consĂ©quences graves (stĂ©rilitĂ©, rupture prĂ©maturĂ© du placenta, mort prĂ©maturĂ©e du nourrisson). De plus, ces infections vaginales reprĂ©sentent des facteurs qui favorisent les infections par le Virus d’ImmunodĂ©ficience Humaine (VIH-1).A l’heure actuelle, la lutte contre ce type d’infections consiste Ă  agir tant au niveau curatif, que prĂ©ventif. Ainsi, l’objectif de ce projet est de dĂ©velopper de nouvelles formulations pour la prĂ©vention et le traitement des pathogĂšnes qui colonisent les muqueuses vaginales. Dans ce contexte, la formulation que nous proposons est composĂ©e de metronidazole inclut dans un hydrogel thermogĂ©lifiant Ă  base de pluronicÂź F127 et de chitosane. Il a Ă©tĂ© montrĂ© que cet hydrogel conserve ces propriĂ©tĂ©s physiques Ă  une tempĂ©rature physiologique mĂȘme aprĂšs dilution dans les fluides vaginaux. Ces hydrogels sont stables et permettent une libĂ©ration prolongĂ©e du metronidazole. La formulation n’a montrĂ© aucune toxicitĂ© envers les cellules HeLa ni envers la muqueuse vaginale porcine. L’efficacitĂ© de cette formulation a Ă©tĂ© prouvĂ©e envers T. vaginalis et prĂ©sente un effet protecteur envers les cellules HeLa en prĂ©sence de T. vaginalis. L’ensemble des rĂ©sultats suggĂšre donc la capacitĂ©Ì de cette formulation à constituer une double barriĂšre, physique et pharmacologique, protectrice de la muqueuse vaginale vis-à-vis de T. vaginalis

    Thermosensitive and mucoadhesive hydrogels : new strategies for preventing and treating the disease at the vaginal mucosa

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    Selon les derniĂšres estimations de l'OMS, on enregistre chaque annĂ©e dans le monde 498.9 millions de nouveaux cas d'infections sexuellement transmissibles (IST) dont 276.4 millions sont dus au parasite Trichomonas vaginalis (T. vaginalis). Au niveau du tractus gĂ©nital, la colonisation et l’irritation de la muqueuse vaginale par T. vaginalis favorisent la survenue de complications infectieuses. Ces infections associĂ©es peuvent conduire Ă  des infections chroniques et avoir Ă  terme des consĂ©quences graves (stĂ©rilitĂ©, rupture prĂ©maturĂ© du placenta, mort prĂ©maturĂ©e du nourrisson). De plus, ces infections vaginales reprĂ©sentent des facteurs qui favorisent les infections par le Virus d’ImmunodĂ©ficience Humaine (VIH-1).A l’heure actuelle, la lutte contre ce type d’infections consiste Ă  agir tant au niveau curatif, que prĂ©ventif. Ainsi, l’objectif de ce projet est de dĂ©velopper de nouvelles formulations pour la prĂ©vention et le traitement des pathogĂšnes qui colonisent les muqueuses vaginales. Dans ce contexte, la formulation que nous proposons est composĂ©e de metronidazole inclut dans un hydrogel thermogĂ©lifiant Ă  base de pluronicÂź F127 et de chitosane. Il a Ă©tĂ© montrĂ© que cet hydrogel conserve ces propriĂ©tĂ©s physiques Ă  une tempĂ©rature physiologique mĂȘme aprĂšs dilution dans les fluides vaginaux. Ces hydrogels sont stables et permettent une libĂ©ration prolongĂ©e du metronidazole. La formulation n’a montrĂ© aucune toxicitĂ© envers les cellules HeLa ni envers la muqueuse vaginale porcine. L’efficacitĂ© de cette formulation a Ă©tĂ© prouvĂ©e envers T. vaginalis et prĂ©sente un effet protecteur envers les cellules HeLa en prĂ©sence de T. vaginalis. L’ensemble des rĂ©sultats suggĂšre donc la capacitĂ©Ì de cette formulation à constituer une double barriĂšre, physique et pharmacologique, protectrice de la muqueuse vaginale vis-à-vis de T. vaginalis.According to the latest WHO estimates, 498 millions of new cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are recorded annually in the world, including 276.4 million due to the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis (T. vaginalis). In the genital tract colonization and irritation of the vaginal mucosa by T. vaginalis promote the occurrence of infectious complications. Associated infections can lead to chronic infections and eventually have serious consequences (infertility, premature placental abruption, premature death). In addition, these vaginal infections can promote infection by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV-1).Currently, the fight against these infections is to act at curative and preventive level. Thus, the objective of this project is to develop new formulations for the prevention and treatment of pathogens that colonize the vaginal mucosa. In this context, we propose a formulation composed of metronidazole and chitosan include in a thermogelling hydrogel of pluronic F127Âź.It was shown that the hydrogel retains its physical properties even at a physiological temperature and after dilution in the vaginal fluids. These hydrogels are stable and allow a sustained release of the metronidazole. The formulation showed no toxicity against HeLa cells or porcine vaginal mucosa. The effectiveness of this formulation has been proven against T vaginalis and has a protective effect on HeLa cells in the presence of T. vaginalis. The overall results therefore suggest the ability of this formulation to form a double barrier, physical and pharmacological, than protect vaginal mucosa against T. vaginalis

    Adherent Bacteria and Parasiticidal Secretion Products of Human Cervicovaginal Microbiota-Associated Lactobacillus gasseri Confer Non-Identical Cell Protection against Trichomonas vaginalis-Induced Cell Detachment

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    Trichomonas vaginalis, a protozoan parasite specific to the human genital tract, is one of the most common sexually transmitted pathogens. Its pathogenicity is strongly associated with its expression of a broad array of proteases triggering cytotoxic effects in host epithelial cells. Vaginal microbiota-associated Lactobacillus, including those of L. gasseri in particular, can counteract T. vaginalis pathogenesis, but the mechanisms involved have yet to be clarified. T. vaginalis strain G3 (Tv G3) cytotoxicity was assessed by examining cell morphology, cell detachment, and fluorescent labeling of the F-actin cytoskeleton and immunolabeling of vinculin-position focal adhesions (FAs) by confocal laser scanning electron microscopy on confluent cervicovaginal epithelial HeLa cell monolayers. The inhibitory effects of bacterial cells and secreted products of L. gasseri ATCC 9857 and KS 120.1 on the Tv G3 viability and parasite deleterious effects on HeLa cells were investigated. Pre-adhering L. gasseri cells delayed but did not inhibit Tv G3-induced cell detachment, F-actin cytoskeleton disorganization and the disappearance of vinculin-positive focal FAs. L. gasseri KS 120.1 secretion products had a rapid parasiticide activity by killing time- and concentration-dependent Tv G3 parasites after direct contact. By killing Tv G3 parasites already associated with the epithelial cells, secretion products have abolished parasite-induced cell detachment. Our findings suggest that vagina microbiota-associated L. gasseri creates a physical barrier and exerts pharmacological-type mechanisms to counteract the deleterious cytotoxic effects of T. vaginalis
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