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Development of a three-dimensional polymeric structure to evaluate the effect of antimicrobials on the interaction of Aspergillus fumigatus

Grant number: 20/11486-5
Support Opportunities:Scholarships in Brazil - Master
Effective date (Start): June 01, 2021
Effective date (End): February 28, 2023
Field of knowledge:Biological Sciences - Microbiology - Biology and Physiology of Microorganisms
Principal Investigator:Kelly Ishida
Grantee:Bruna Nakanishi Fortes
Host Institution: Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas (ICB). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Paulo , SP, Brazil

Abstract

Aspergillus fumigatus infections are frequent in immunocompromised individuals and rely on biofilm formation that is associated with increased tolerance to antimicrobials and reinfections. A three-dimensional polymeric model forming a scaffold covered by lung cells can mimic the alveolar microenvironment in which this pathogen is found and thus become an important model for studying host-pathogen interaction as well as treatment strategies. Thus, this project aims to standardize the three-dimensional scaffold model formed by a hydroxyethyl-alginate-gelatin (HAG) cryogel with pulmonary epithelial cells and to evaluate the effect of antifungals on A. fumigatus infection. (AU)

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Scientific publications
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FORTES, BRUNA NAKANISHI; SCHEUNEMANN, GABY; MELO, ANALY SALLES DE AZEVEDO; ISHIDA, KELLY. Caspofungin alone or combined with polymyxin B are effective against mixed biofilm of Aspergillus fumigatus and carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Research in Microbiology, v. 174, n. 1-2, p. 9-pg., . (17/26076-4, 17/19374-9, 20/11486-5)
Academic Publications
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FORTES, Bruna Nakanishi. Development of a three-dimensional polymeric structure to evaluate the effects of antifungals in the interaction with Aspergillus fumigatus. 2023. Master's Dissertation - Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas (ICB/SDI) São Paulo.

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