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    In: International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology, SAGE Publications, Vol. 34 ( 2020-01), p. 205873842095494-
    Abstract: During human diamine oxidase (DAO) ELISA development we noticed that in serum DAO concentrations appear to be higher when compared to plasma. Neutrophils contain DAO in the specific granules and we hypothesized that DAO is released from neutrophils during serum coagulation. If activation of neutrophils can release DAO, its concentrations might be elevated in vivo after lipopolysaccharide (LPS) administration and in bacteremic patients. Using blood from healthy volunteers DAO concentrations were measured ex vivo in serum, citrate, EDTA and heparin plasma over several hours and after activation of neutrophils. Lipopolysaccharide and granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) were administered to 15 and 8 healthy volunteers, respectively and DAO concentrations were measured at different timepoints. DAO antigen levels were also determined in three different subcohorts of patients with culture-proven bacteremia and high C-reactive protein (CRP) levels. DAO concentrations were elevated in a time-dependent manner in serum but not in EDTA or citrate plasma ( P  〈  0.01). Neutrophil activation using phorbol myristate acetate (PMA) and zymosan dose-dependently caused DAO concentrations to be elevated more than 10-fold at both 22°C and 37°C (both P-values 〈 0.001). Administration of LPS to healthy volunteers released DAO from neutrophils ( P  〈  0.001). Of the 55 different bacteremic patients selected from three independent cohorts only 3 (5.4%) showed highly elevated DAO concentrations. Serum DAO concentrations do not accurately reflect circulating enzyme levels but coagulation-induced neutrophil activation and consequently DAO release. Only a few bacteremic patients show high DAO concentrations able to degrade histamine rapidly.
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    ISSN: 2058-7384 , 2058-7384
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2020
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    SAGE Publications ; 2011
    In:  Peritoneal Dialysis International: Journal of the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis Vol. 31, No. 6 ( 2011-11), p. 688-692
    In: Peritoneal Dialysis International: Journal of the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis, SAGE Publications, Vol. 31, No. 6 ( 2011-11), p. 688-692
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    ISSN: 0896-8608 , 1718-4304
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2011
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    SAGE Publications ; 2017
    In:  Peritoneal Dialysis International: Journal of the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis Vol. 37, No. 1 ( 2017-01), p. 51-55
    In: Peritoneal Dialysis International: Journal of the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis, SAGE Publications, Vol. 37, No. 1 ( 2017-01), p. 51-55
    Abstract: Intraperitoneal administration of antimicrobial agents is recommended for the treatment of peritoneal dialysis (PD)-related peritonitis. For home-based antimicrobial therapy it is common to supply patients with PD fluid bags with admixed antibiotic. Thus, the compatibility of meropenem with different PD fluids (PDFs), namely Extraneal, Physioneal 1.36% and Physioneal 2.27% (all Baxter Healthcare Corp., Deerfield, IL, USA), was investigated under varying storage conditions. Methods Meropenem (Venus Pharma, Werne, Germany) was stored at 6°C and 25°C over 14 days and at 37°C over 24 hours. Drug concentration over time was determined using high performance liquid chromatography, drug activity by a diffusion disk method, diluent stability by visual inspection and drug adsorption was calculated. Blank PD fluids and deionized water were used as comparator solutions. Results Compared to water, the stability of meropenem was minimally lower in Extraneal but markedly reduced in both Physioneal solutions. No significant drug adsorption was detected for any PDF investigated. Conclusions Meropenem is stable and compatible with Extraneal and might be stored for up to a week at refrigeration temperature (6°C). A loss of ∼20% of meropenem after 2 days at room temperature should be considered. Mixed Physioneal appears not suitable for storage at any temperature after meropenem has been admixed. A considerable drug degradation due to the warming up to body temperature through heating plates should further be taken into account in clinical practice.
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    ISSN: 0896-8608 , 1718-4304
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    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2017
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    In:  Peritoneal Dialysis International: Journal of the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis Vol. 34, No. 7 ( 2014-11), p. 798-802
    In: Peritoneal Dialysis International: Journal of the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis, SAGE Publications, Vol. 34, No. 7 ( 2014-11), p. 798-802
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    ISSN: 0896-8608 , 1718-4304
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2014
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    In: Peritoneal Dialysis International: Journal of the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis, SAGE Publications, Vol. 36, No. 6 ( 2016-11), p. 662-668
    Abstract: Peritonitis is a major problem among patients on peritoneal dialysis (PD). The influence of diverse PD fluids on the activity of frequently used antibiotics has been insufficiently investigated. Thus, the present study set out to investigate the impact of different PD fluids on the activity of cefepime, ciprofloxacin, ertapenem, meropenem, and tobramycin against Escherichia coli. Methods Time-kill curves in 4 different PD fluids (Dianeal PDG4, Extraneal, Nutrineal PD4 and Physioneal 40, all Baxter Healthcare Corp., Deerfield, IL, USA) were performed over 24 hours with 4 different concentrations (1 x minimum inhibitory concentration [MIC], 4 x MIC, 8 x MIC, 30 x MIC) of each antibiotic evaluated and without antibiotics as control. Cation-adjusted Mueller Hinton broth (CA-MHB) was used as comparator solution. Results In all PD fluids investigated, bacterial growth and antimicrobial activity of all antibiotics tested was significantly reduced compared with the CA-MHB comparator solution. Except at high concentrations of 30 x MIC, cefepime, ertapenem and meropenem demonstrated a strongly reduced activity in all PD fluids investigated. Ciprofloxacin and tobramycin were highly active and bactericidal in all PD fluids and demonstrated dose-dependent activity. Conclusion The antimicrobial activity of cefepime, ertapenem and meropenem is limited or even nullified in certain PD fluids in vitro, whereas ciprofloxacin and tobramycin show excellent activity. The choice of PD fluids can impact the activity of antimicrobial agents and might influence microbiological outcome. Further studies are required to verify the clinical relevance of our findings.
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    ISSN: 0896-8608 , 1718-4304
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2016
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