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ArticleProbiotics and antimicrobial proteins2019

Antibacterial Activity of Vancomycin Encapsulated in Poly(DL-lactide-co-glycolide) Nanoparticles Using Electrospraying.

Elzaan Booysen, Martin Bezuidenhout, Anton Du Preez van Staden, Dimiter Dimitrov, Shelly M Deane, Leon M T Dicks

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Article in Probiotics and antimicrobial proteins, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Elzaan BooysenDepartment of Microbiology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Martin BezuidenhoutDepartment of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Anton Du Preez van StadenDepartment of Physiological Science, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Dimiter DimitrovDepartment of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Shelly M DeaneDepartment of Microbiology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Leon M T DicksDepartment of Microbiology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa. lmtd@sun.ac.za.
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Vancomycin is often used to treat infections caused by β-lactam-resistant bacteria. However, methicillin-resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) acquired resistance to vancomycin, rendering it less effective in the treatment of serious infections. In the search for novel antibiotics, alternative delivery mechanisms have also been explored. In this study, we report on the encapsulation of vancomycin in PLGA [poly(DL-lactide-co-glycolide)] nanoparticles by electrospraying. The nanoparticles were on average 247 nm in size with small bead formations on the surface. Clusters of various sizes were visible under the SEM (scanning electron microscope). Vancomycin encapsulated in PLGA (VNP) was more effective in inhibiting the growth of S. aureus Xen 31 (MRSA) and S. aureus Xen 36 than un-encapsulated vancomycin. Encapsulated vancomycin had a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 1 μg/mL against MRSA compared to 5 μg/mL of free vancomycin. At least 70% (w/w) of the vancomycin was encapsulated. Thirty percent of the vancomycin was released within the first 144 h, followed by slow release over 10 days. Vancomycin encapsulated in PLGA nanoparticles may be used to treat serious infections.

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Anti-Bacterial AgentsDrug CompoundingMicrobial Sensitivity TestsNanoparticlesParticle SizePolylactic Acid-Polyglycolic Acid CopolymerStaphylococcus aureusVancomycinAnti-Bacterial AgentsPolylactic Acid-Polyglycolic Acid CopolymerVancomycinElectrosprayingNanoparticlesPLGAStaphylococcus aureus

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PMID29961212
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