[In vitro effect of allitridium on the ultrastructure of Acanthamoeba castellanii]

Zhongguo Ji Sheng Chong Xue Yu Ji Sheng Chong Bing Za Zhi. 2008 Apr;26(2):156-7.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Acanthamoeba castellanii (T4) was cultured with different concentrations of allitridium for 24 hours, and examined by transmission electron microscope. The results showed that the ultrastructure of Acanthamoeba trophozoites was destroyed gently at concentration of 50 microg/ml allitridium and seriously destroyed under the concentration of 500 microg/ml, indicating that allitridium is effective in destroying Acanthamoeba.

MeSH terms

  • Acanthamoeba castellanii / drug effects*
  • Acanthamoeba castellanii / ultrastructure*
  • Disulfides
  • Sulfinic Acids / pharmacology*

Substances

  • Disulfides
  • Sulfinic Acids
  • allicin