Analysis for the effects of Streptococcus pneumoniae on the exacerbation of pneumonia in RSV-infected mice compared with a brominated flame retardant

About This Project

Japan Grant Number
JP26460183 (JGN)
Funding Program
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research
Funding Organization
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

Kakenhi Information

Project/Area Number
26460183
Research Category
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
Allocation Type
  • Multi-year Fund
Review Section / Research Field
  • Biological Sciences > Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy > Pharmacy > Environmental and hygienic pharmacy
Research Institution
  • Kyushu University of Health and Welfare
Project Period (FY)
2014-04-01 〜 2017-03-31
Project Status
Completed
Budget Amount*help
4,810,000 Yen (Direct Cost: 3,700,000 Yen Indirect Cost: 1,110,000 Yen)

Research Abstract

To reveal effects of Streptococcus pneumoniae on the exacerbation of RSV-induced pneumonia, effects of formalin-inactivated the bacteria (SP) on RSV infection in mice were investigated.Single intranasal exposure to SP did not show any exacerbation of pneumonia in RSV-infected mice on day 5 post-infection, compared with a brominated flame retardant TBBPA. By three times exposure to SP, the levels of proinflammatory cytokines, such as TNF-α and IL-6, in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid were strongly suppressed rather than enhancement of inflammation in RSV-infected mice on day 1 post-infection. The tendency to alleviate pneumonia due to the SP-exposure was also found in histopathological analysis. Pulmonary viral titers were significantly decreased due to SP-exposure in RSV-infected mice compare with the control on day 5 post-infection. Analysis for the mechanism of action of our findings should contribute to establish novel approach for reduction of exacerbation of RSV-induced pneumonia.

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