Lesion of leukocytes, erythrocytes, and mesothelial cells by the cœlomic fluid of Eisenia fœtida earthworms

Coelomic fluid of Eisenia foetida earthworms is known to exert strong proteolytic, hemolytic, bacteriostatic, and cytolytic properties. Ultrastructural observations revealed that coelomic fluid causes multiple ruptures and defects in the erythrocyte membrane as well as in the membrane of murine peri...

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Published in:Folia microbiologica 1997, Vol.42 (4), p.409-416
Main Authors: ROSSMANN, P, BILEJ, M, TUCKOVA, L, STARY, V, KOFRONOVA, O
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Annelida and closely related phyla: sipuncula. Echiura. Nemertinea
Biological and medical sciences
Body Fluids - chemistry
Digestive System - chemistry
Epithelial Cells - drug effects
Erythrocytes - drug effects
Female
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Injections, Intraperitoneal
Invertebrates
Leukocytes - drug effects
Macrophages, Peritoneal - drug effects
Macrophages, Peritoneal - ultrastructure
Mast Cells - drug effects
Mast Cells - metabolism
Mice
Mice, Inbred BALB C
Microvilli - drug effects
Mitochondria - drug effects
Oligochaeta - chemistry
Oligochaeta - immunology
Oligochaeta - ultrastructure
Peritoneal Cavity - cytology
Peritoneum - cytology
Peritoneum - drug effects
Sheep
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Summary:Coelomic fluid of Eisenia foetida earthworms is known to exert strong proteolytic, hemolytic, bacteriostatic, and cytolytic properties. Ultrastructural observations revealed that coelomic fluid causes multiple ruptures and defects in the erythrocyte membrane as well as in the membrane of murine peritoneal leukocytes. Incubation of peritoneal cells in coelomic fluid resulted in a disorganization of the macrophage surface microvilli, changes in the organization of cytoplasmic organelles and disruption and degranulation of mast cells. Severe mesothelial damage was observed after intraperitoneal administration of the coelomic fluid.
ISSN:0015-5632
1874-9356
DOI:10.1007/BF02816959