Allicin prevents the formation of Proteus-induced urinary crystals and the blockage of catheter in a bladder model in vitro.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2019.05.016
Abstract: Stone formation and catheter blockage are major complications of Proteus UTIs. In this study, we investigated the ability of allicin to inhibit P. mirabilis-induced struvite crystallization and catheter blockage using a synthetic bladder model. Struvite… read more here.
Keywords: catheter blockage; bladder model; blockage; formation ... See more keywords
An in vitro bladder model with physiological dynamics: Vesicoureteral reflux alters stent encrustation pattern
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DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1028325
Abstract: In vitro models are indispensable to study the physio-mechanical characteristics of the urinary tract and to evaluate ureteral stent performances. Yet previous models mimicking the urinary bladder have been limited to static or complicated systems.… read more here.
Keywords: bladder model; bladder; vesicoureteral reflux; vitro bladder ... See more keywords