April 2011
Volume 52, Issue 14
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ARVO Annual Meeting Abstract  |   April 2011
Evaluation Of In Vitro Cysticidal Antiamoebics Efficacy Of Riboflavin/ Uva Combination For Acanthamoebal Isolates
Author Affiliations & Notes
  • Maria A. del Buey
    Ophthalmology, University Clinic Hospital, Zaragoza, Spain
  • José A. Cristóbal
    Ophthalmology, University Clinic Hospital, Zaragoza, Spain
  • Paula Casas
    Ophthalmology, University Clinic Hospital, Zaragoza, Spain
  • Francisco J. Ascaso
    Ophthalmology, University Clinic Hospital, Zaragoza, Spain
  • Isabel Pinilla
    Ophthalmology, University Clinic Hospital, Zaragoza, Spain
  • Elena Lanchares
    Group of Structural Mechanics and Materials Modelling (GEMM), Aragón Institute of Engineering Research (I3A), Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
  • Laura Lavilla
    Ophthalmology, University Clinic Hospital, Zaragoza, Spain
  • Footnotes
    Commercial Relationships  Maria A. del Buey, None; José A. Cristóbal, None; Paula Casas, None; Francisco J. Ascaso, None; Isabel Pinilla, None; Elena Lanchares, None; Laura Lavilla, None
  • Footnotes
    Support  Spanish Ministry of Education and Science through the research project DPI2008-02335
Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science April 2011, Vol.52, 5829. doi:
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      Maria A. del Buey, José A. Cristóbal, Paula Casas, Francisco J. Ascaso, Isabel Pinilla, Elena Lanchares, Laura Lavilla; Evaluation Of In Vitro Cysticidal Antiamoebics Efficacy Of Riboflavin/ Uva Combination For Acanthamoebal Isolates. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2011;52(14):5829.

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Abstract

Purpose: : In vitro recent studies have shown an antimicrobial effect of riboflavin and ultraviolet-A (UVA) collagen cross-linking (CXL) on a number of pathogens. In order to evaluate new therapies against severe acanthamoeba infections, we performed in vitro tests to assess the amoebicidal effects of riboflavin and ultraviolet collagen CXL.

Methods: : Two different strains of Acanthamoeba spp were identically tested. Four treatment groups were considered: GROUP 1 (Control): no riboflavin, no UVA exposition. GROUP 2: 0.1% riboflavin, no UVA exposition. GROUP 3: 0.1% riboflavin, 30-minute UVA irradiation. GROUP 4: 0.1% riboflavin, 60-minute UVA irradiation. UVA application was performed with the parameters used for in vivo corneal collagen cross-linking (3 mW/cm2, 370 nm), and the diameter of application in all cases exceeded the limits of seeding of protozoa.

Results: : In all the cases, cysts and trophozoites were detected at a distance from the application point greater than 5 mm, indicating that the amoebas were viable. The distance was similar for all treatments and control (14-15 mm), although it was slightly lower for CLX + riboflavin for 60 min (12 mm). The final morphology of trophozoites of the control and the treated amoeba was similar.

Conclusions: : The negative results obtained in our study show that CXL is not an effective procedure against Acanthamoeba. However, in vitro results do not always reproduce in vivo efficacy, so future studies are needed to test the validity of this treatment for Acanthamoeba Keratitis.

Keywords: Acanthamoeba • microbial pathogenesis: experimental studies • radiation damage: light/UV 
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