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Role of the NLRP3 Inflammasome in Escherichia Coli and Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteria

Role of the NLRP3 Inflammasome in Escherichia Coli and Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteria

Status
Terminated
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03869593
Acronym
NLRP3-Bact
Enrollment
60
Registered
2019-03-11
Start date
2019-06-03
Completion date
2023-09-01
Last updated
2026-03-24

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Conditions

Escherichia Coli Infections, Staphylococcus Aureus

Brief summary

Our previous studies delineate a novel pathway of immune activation in animals that the investigators have named Anti-Virulence Immunity (AVI). Using a mice model of bacteremia, the investigators have demonstrated that Escherichia coli Cytotoxic Necrotizing Factor 1 (CNF1) activity is sensed by the immune system. This immune sensing results in a rapid bacterial clearing during bacteremia triggered by uropathogenic E. coli-expressing CNF1. The investigators already confirmed the involvement of one inflammasome using macrophages isolated from Knock-out mice. The investigators have recently determined the conservation in human monocytes of the interleukin -1beta maturation triggered by CNF1 and observed the heterogeneous capacity of monocytes to respond to the CNF1 treatment depending on the donors. Here, to determine the importance in natura of AVI the investigators will analyze the blood content of patients presenting E. coli and S. aureus bacteremia. The DNA of monocytes isolated from patients will be extracted and various genes implicated in the activity of various inflammasomes will be sequenced to identify mutations that could explain the susceptibility to bacteremia or a specific clinical presentation, i.e. requirement of a management in ICU because of organ failure.

Interventions

Here, to determine the importance of the mutation we will analyze the blood content of patients presenting E. coli and S. aureus bacteremia

Sponsors

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
8 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Patient with S. aureus or E. coli bacteriostatic bacteremia defined by at least one positive blood culture bottle * Patient requiring a blood test as part of his bacteremia * not subject to a judicial protection measure * Signature of the non-opposition of consent (for minor patients signed by one of the parents or the representative of the parental authority) * Affiliation to social security

Exclusion criteria

* Immunocompromised patient defined by: * current immunosuppressive therapies: corticosteroids, chemotherapy, biotherapy * solid organ transplant patient or hematopoietic stem cell transplant * chemotherapy-induced neutropenia * Congenital immune deficiency * bacteremia related to a peripheral or central catheter * Urinary obstruction not lifted within the first 24 hours of management * Intra-abdominal infection collected undrained in the first 24 hours of management * primary infectious focus represented by mechanically ventilated pneumonia * Pregnant or lactating woman

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Establish an association between mutations in some inflammasomes and occurrence of E. coli associated with sepsis.1 hour
Establish an association between mutations in some inflammasomes and occurrence of S. aureus bacteremia associated with sepsis.1 hour

Countries

France

Contacts

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORJohan COURJON, MD

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 25, 2026