“Condensed Tannins: Their Role in UTI Prevention” by Hurd and De Smet
Conference:
SIGGRAPH Video Review:
Track:
- 09
Title:
- Condensed Tannins: Their Role in UTI Prevention
Length:
- 0:48
Director(s):
Company / Institution / Agency:
- Hurd Studios
Description:
Created for an Ocean Spray video news release, this animation demonstrates how condensed tannins, a component of cranberry juice, prevent urinary tract infections. Most urinary tract infections are caused by the bacteria e. Coli and their toxins. Fimbria on the bacteria attach to receptors on the bladder wall, facilitating sustained, close exposure to toxins. Condensed tannins attach to the bacterial fimbria, preventing engagement of receptors. With the bacteria unattached, the bladder wall’s exposure to toxins is insufficient to cause inflammation.
The animation was created with Maya and After Effects on Intergraph systems.
Additional Contributors:
Producer: Amalia Delicari
Animators: Bill Watral, Andy Wagener, Donald Tolentino
