Comparative study of cytotoxicity of Aeromonas spp. on four different cell lines

Comp Immunol Microbiol Infect Dis. 2006 Jul;29(4):233-41. doi: 10.1016/j.cimid.2006.06.005. Epub 2006 Aug 28.

Abstract

In vitro cytotoxicity is an important virulence property of motile mesophilic Aeromonas species. Cell-free supernatant prepared from 55 Aeromonas isolates including one A. hydrophila type strain (MTCC 646) were examined for their cytotoxic potential on four different cell lines (Vero, BHK-21, MDBK, B 95a). Results of the study revealed cytotoxic potential in 92.72% of the isolates. Analysis of data exposed significant variation among isolates in respect of their cytotoxicity. Vero cells proved to be most sensitive to aeromonal toxins and B 95a cells showed significantly (P<0.01) lower response compared to other cell lines. Sensitivities of BHK-21 and MDBK cell lines were in between Vero and B 95a.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Aeromonas / immunology
  • Aeromonas / metabolism*
  • Aeromonas / pathogenicity
  • Animals
  • Bacterial Toxins / immunology
  • Bacterial Toxins / metabolism*
  • Callithrix
  • Cattle
  • Cell Line
  • Chlorocebus aethiops
  • Cricetinae
  • Cytotoxicity Tests, Immunologic
  • Humans

Substances

  • Bacterial Toxins