FFC#12/2015

Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activity of bovine lactoferrin administered by aerosol in airways infections of pre-clinical wt and CF mouse models

FFC#12/2015

Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activity of bovine lactoferrin administered by aerosol in airways infections of pre-clinical wt and CF mouse models

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Francesca Berlutti (Dip. di Salute Pubblica e Malattie Infettive – Università La Sapienza, Roma)

RESEARCHERS

14

CATEGORY

AREA 3 Bronchopulmonary infection

DURATION

1 year

GOAL

€ 39.000 €

RESULTS

In mouse models of acute and chronic Pseudomonas aeruginosa lung infection, aerosol administration of bovine Lf (bLf) significantly reduced inflammation and improved mouse health. Preliminary results in CFTR KO mice seem to confirm the beneficial role of bLf already demonstrated in wild-type mice and suggest significant antibacterial activity. The formulation of bLf-loaded nanoparticles (bLf NANO) to be aerosolized was optimised. In particular, the stability of bLf NANOs was shown. This study should represent the basis for future clinical trial(s) and for involving possible industrial partner(s).

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