Accession Number:

AD1064017

Title:

Development of New Therapeutics Targeting Biofilm Formation by the Opportunistic Pulmonary Pathogens Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Aspergillus Fumigatus

Descriptive Note:

[Technical Report, Annual Report]

Corporate Author:

Hospital for Sick Children

Personal Author(s):

• Howell, Lynne

Report Date:

2018-10-01

Pagination or Media Count:

58

Abstract:

Major accomplishments this period 1. All in vitro work Major Task 1 was completed and demonstrated synergy between glycoside hydrolases GHs and a wide range of antimicrobials. 2. We completed studies of the tolerability and pharmacokinetics of GH enzymes Major Task 2 and 3. GH variants Major Task 4 were developed for Sph3, Ega3 and PelA, through chemical and genetic modifications to address issues of tolerability Ega3 and short half-life in vivo PelA, Sph3. Variants are currently being evaluated, but results to date indicate that these new variants exhibit similar enzymatic activity and pharmacokinetics but increased resistance to some commercial protease and decreased immunogenicity. 3. In an acute model of murine invasive aspergillosis, we completed studies of GH monotherapy and combination therapy, demonstrating that all GH treatment regimens resulted in significantly reduced pulmonary fungal burden Major Task 5.

Descriptors:

• fungi
• health services
• medical personnel
• anti-infective agents
• therapy
• disease attributes
• microbiology
• microorganisms
• anti-bacterial agents
• infection
• bacteria
• antifungal agents
• glycoside hydrolases
• cell line
• epithelial cells
• glycosides
• granulocytes
• half life
• targeting
• blood

Subject Categories:

• Medicine and Medical Research

Distribution Statement:

[A, Approved For Public Release]