Cystic fibrosis (CF) lung infection is a complex condition where opportunistic pathogens and defective immune system cooperate in developing a constant cycle of infection and inflammation. The major pathogen, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, secretes a multitude of virulence factors involved in host immune response and lung tissue damage. In this study, we examined the possible anti-inflammatory effects of molecules inhibiting P. aeruginosa virulence factors.

Inhibition of Pseudomonas aeruginosa secreted virulence factors reduces lung inflammation in CF mice

Sandri, Angela;Boschi, Federico;Cremonini, Eleonora;Boaretti, Marzia;Sorio, Claudio;Melotti, Paola;Bergamini, Gabriella;Lleo, Maria M
2018-01-01

Abstract

Cystic fibrosis (CF) lung infection is a complex condition where opportunistic pathogens and defective immune system cooperate in developing a constant cycle of infection and inflammation. The major pathogen, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, secretes a multitude of virulence factors involved in host immune response and lung tissue damage. In this study, we examined the possible anti-inflammatory effects of molecules inhibiting P. aeruginosa virulence factors.
2018
Cystic fibrosis; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; clarithromycin; in vivo imaging; lung inflammation; protease inhibitors; virulence factors
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