Analysis of linezolid and tigecycline as candidates for local prophylaxis via antibiotic-loaded bone cement

NICHOL, Tim, SMITH, Thomas, TOWNSEND, R, STOCKLEY, I and AKID, R (2016). Analysis of linezolid and tigecycline as candidates for local prophylaxis via antibiotic-loaded bone cement. The Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy, 72 (2), 410-416.

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Abstract

Objectives To assess the Gram-positive-specific antibiotic linezolid and the broad-spectrum antibiotic tigecycline for use in local antibiotic delivery via antibiotic-loaded bone cement. Methods Linezolid and tigecycline were added to Biomet bone cement at varying concentrations. Antibiotic elution over 1 week was quantified by HPLC-MS. The effect of wear on elution over 51 h was determined using a modified TE-66 wear tester. Eluted antibiotics were used to determine the MICs for a panel of clinically relevant bacteria. The impact strength of antibiotic-loaded samples was determined using a Charpy-type impact testing apparatus. Cytotoxicity of eluted antibiotics against MG-63 cells was evaluated using an MTT assay. Results Linezolid and tigecycline eluted from bone cement to clinically relevant levels within 1 h and retained activity over 1 week. Mechanical wear significantly reduced elution of tigecycline, but had little effect on elution of linezolid. Linezolid showed low cytotoxicity towards MG-63 cells with ≤300 mg/mL resulting in >50% cell activity. Cytotoxicity of tigecycline was higher, with an IC50 of 5–10 mg/L. Conclusions Linezolid and tigecycline retain activity after elution from bone cement. The concentration of tigecycline may need to be carefully controlled due to cytotoxicity. The effect of wear on bone cement may need to be considered if tigecycline is to be used for local delivery. Up to 10% linezolid can be added without affecting the impact strength of the bone cement. These results are promising indications for future investigation of these antibiotics for use in local antibiotic delivery strategies.

Item Type: Article
Research Institute, Centre or Group - Does NOT include content added after October 2018: Biomedical Research Centre
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.1093/jac/dkw410
Page Range: 410-416
SWORD Depositor: Ann Betterton
Depositing User: Ann Betterton
Date Deposited: 18 Nov 2016 16:21
Last Modified: 18 Mar 2021 16:20
URI: https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/13999

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