In vitro and in vivo Study of Antifungal Effect of Pyrvinium Pamoate Alone and in Combination With Azoles Against Exophiala dermatitidis.

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
Yi SunTongxiang Zeng

Abstract

Infections of Exophiala dermatitidis are often chronic and recalcitrant. Combination therapies with novel compounds and azoles could be an effective solution. Previously, we have demonstrated that pyrvinium pamoate exerted antifungal activity alone and favorable synergy with azoles against planktonic E. dermatitidis. Herein, the underlying antifungal mode of action were investigated. Pyrvinium alone showed sessile MIC50 (SMIC50) of 8->16 μg/ml against E. dermatitidis biofilms. However, synergism of PP with itraconazole, voriconazole, and posaconazole were observed against 16 (88.9%), 9 (50%), and 13 (72.2%) strains of E. dermatitidis biofilms. In accordance with in vitro susceptibilities, pyrvinium alone at concentration of 2 μg/ml resulted in significant growth restriction of planktonic E. dermatitidis. Pyrvinium alone resulted in reduction of biofilm formation. Higher concentration of pyrvinium was associate with more progressive reduction of biofilm mass. The in vivo activity of pyrvinium alone and combined with azoles was evaluated using Galleria mellonella model. Pyrvinium alone significantly improved the survival rate of larvae (P < 0.0001). The combination of pyrvinium and voriconazole or posaconazole acted synergistical...Continue Reading

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