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[Ejaculate microflora sensitivity to lactoferrin in chronic prostatitis].

A A Nikolaev, O V Boĭko, D L Lutskiĭ

    Urologiia (Moscow, Russia : 1999)
    |November 25, 2004
    PubMed
    Summary

    Lactoferrin shows limited antimicrobial action against ejaculate bacteria in chronic prostatitis patients. High lactoferrin resistance in bacteria correlates with reproductive dysfunction and poor prognosis for subfertility.

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    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Andrology
    • Immunology

    Context:

    • Chronic prostatitis affects male reproductive health.
    • Bacterial flora in ejaculate plays a role in male reproductive system diseases.
    • Lactoferrin is a key protein in innate immunity.

    Purpose:

    • To investigate the antimicrobial activity of lactoferrin against ejaculate bacteria in patients with chronic prostatitis.
    • To assess the correlation between bacterial sensitivity to lactoferrin and reproductive dysfunction.

    Summary:

    • This study examined 124 male patients (aged 17-56) with reproductive system diseases, analyzing 280 bacterial strains for lactoferrin sensitivity.
    • Bacterial strains from patients with dysbiosis showed 94% resistance to lactoferrin.
    • Reproductive dysfunction, particularly asthenozoospermia, was linked to increased lactoferrin-resistant strains, suggesting impaired antimicrobial defense.

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    Impact:

    • Lactoferrin resistance in bacteria may increase pathogenicity and indicate a poor prognosis for complications like subfertility.
    • Findings highlight the potential role of lactoferrin sensitivity as a prognostic marker in male reproductive health.
    • Understanding lactoferrin resistance is crucial for managing chronic prostatitis and associated fertility issues.