| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8395616 | Toxicon | 2015 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Ectoine (ECT) is a bacterial compatible solute with documented protective action however no data are available on its effects on various cells against bacterial toxins. Therefore, we determined the in vitro influence of ECT on bovine erythrocytes subjected to staphylococcal α-haemolysin (HlyA). The cells exposed to HlyA alone showed a distinct haemolysis and reduced glutathione (GSH)/oxidised glutathione (GSSG) level, however the toxic effects were attenuated in the combinations of HlyA + ECT suggesting ECT-induced protection of erythrocytes from HlyA.
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Authors
Adam Bownik, Zofia StÄpniewska,