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Glas J, Török HP, Tonenchi L, Kapser J, Schiemann U, Folwaczny M, Folwaczny C. Assoziation des Interleukin-18 (IL-18)-Gens beim Morbus Crohn in Abhängigkeit vom CARD15/NOD2-Status. ZEITSCHRIFT FUR GASTROENTEROLOGIE 2005. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-921798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Török HP, Glas J, Tonenchi L, Schiemann U, Mussack T, Folwaczny C. Keine Assoziation des Polymorphismus Ala893Ser/Thr im MDR1-Gen mit chronisch-entzündlichen Darmerkrankungen. ZEITSCHRIFT FUR GASTROENTEROLOGIE 2005. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-921802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Tonenchi L, Török HP, Glas J, Folwaczny C. Promotorpolymorphismen im Caspase 6-Gen bei chronisch-entzündlichen Darmerkrankungen. ZEITSCHRIFT FUR GASTROENTEROLOGIE 2005. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-921800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Török HP, Glas J, Tonenchi L, Lohse P, Müller-Myhsok B, Limbersky O, Neugebauer C, Schnitzler F, Seiderer J, Tillack C, Brand S, Brünnler G, Jagiello P, Epplen JT, Griga T, Klein W, Schiemann U, Folwaczny M, Ochsenkühn T, Folwaczny C. Polymorphisms in the DLG5 and OCTN cation transporter genes in Crohn's disease. Gut 2005; 54:1421-7. [PMID: 15955786 PMCID: PMC1774699 DOI: 10.1136/gut.2005.066340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 118] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Recent data suggest identification of causal genetic variants for inflammatory bowel disease in the DLG5 gene and in the organic cation transporter (OCTN) cluster, both situated in previously described linkage regions. PATIENTS AND METHODS The polymorphisms in DLG5 (113 G-->A, 4136 C-->A, and DLG5_e26), SLC22A4 (1672 C-->T), and SLC22A5 (-207 G-->C) were assessed in 625 patients with Crohn's disease (CD), 363 patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), and 1012 healthy controls. Association with disease susceptibility, clinical phenotypes, and possible genetic interactions of these polymorphisms with disease associated CARD15/NOD2 mutations was analysed. RESULTS No significant association of DLG5 polymorphisms with CD or UC was observed. Homozygosity for the OCTN-TC haplotype was associated with an increased CD risk (OR = 1.65), which was even greater in the presence of CARD15 mutations. Genotype-phenotype analysis revealed that this association was particularly strong in patients with colonic disease. The TC haplotype was associated with non-fistulising non-fibrostenotic disease, an earlier age of disease onset, and reduced need for surgery. CONCLUSION Our observations argue against a role of DLG5 polymorphisms in the susceptibility for inflammatory bowel disease, whereas the OCTN polymorphisms are associated with CD. However, due to the comparable weak association observed herein, extended linkage disequilibrium analyses of these variants with the IBD5 haplotype tagged single nucleotide polymorphims might be advisable before definitive conclusions about their causative role in CD can be drawn.
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Török HP, Glas J, Beynon V, Folwaczny M, Folwaczny C. Persistent dyspeptic symptoms in long-standing ulcerative colitis. Inflamm Bowel Dis 2005; 11:951-2. [PMID: 16189428 DOI: 10.1097/01.mib.0000182870.68811.16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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Glas J, Török HP, Folwaczny C, Schneider A, Stolte M, Brünnler G, Albert ED, Kopp R. In Reply:. J Clin Oncol 2005. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2005.01.5578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Folwaczny C, Glas J, Folwaczny M, Török HP. Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in refractory Crohn's disease: a feasible therapeutic approach? Gastroenterology 2005; 128:2180; author reply 2180-1. [PMID: 15940662 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2005.04.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Linke R, Meier M, Muenzing W, Folwaczny C, Schnell O, Tatsch K. Prokinetic therapy: What can be measured by gastric scintigraphy? Nucl Med Commun 2005; 26:527-33. [PMID: 15891596 DOI: 10.1097/00006231-200506000-00008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate whether gastric scintigraphy with quantitative analysis of gastric peristalsis may be a useful tool for documenting the effects of prokinetic therapy. METHODS Gastric emptying was determined in eight patients with insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) and nine patients with progressive systemic sclerosis (PSS) after ingestion of a semi-solid test meal. Fourier analysis of condensed images was used to evaluate contraction amplitudes of the entire stomach, as well as frequency and velocity of gastric contractions. Patients were studied twice, first under baseline conditions and then after 4 weeks of continuous oral prokinetic therapy with cisapride (10 mg t.i.d.). Findings were compared with data derived from 15 healthy controls. RESULTS At baseline conditions IDDM and PSS patients exhibited reduced gastric peristalsis and delayed emptying compared to controls. After 4 weeks of prokinetic treatment, gastric contraction amplitudes increased significantly, especially in the gastric corpus and the proximal stomach, associated with a slight improvement of gastric emptying. Changes in frequency and velocity of gastric contractions during prokinetic treatment correlated with the improvement of gastric motility and emptying. CONCLUSIONS Prokinetic therapy with cisapride stimulates gastric motility, and could be non-invasively monitored by scintigraphy. This radionuclide technique provides a number of relevant parameters of gastric function, such as gastric emptying, contraction amplitudes, frequency and velocity of gastric contractions, which give crucial insights into the mechanisms of action of prokinetic drugs.
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Griga T, Wilkens C, Schmiegel W, Folwaczny C, Hagedorn M, Duerig N, Epplen J, Klein W. Association between the promoter polymorphism T/C at position -159 of the CD14 gene and anti-inflammatory therapy in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Eur J Med Res 2005; 10:183-6. [PMID: 15946916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023] Open
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Immune response to intestinal bacteria and genetic predisposition seem to play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease. A single nucleotide polymorphism in the promoter of the lipopolysaccharide-receptor CD14 gene (T/C at position -159) has recently been described. To evaluate the role of the CD14 gene in anti-inflammatory therapy, the functionally relevant T(-159)-->C promoter polymorphism has been genotyped in 72 patients with inflammatory bowel disease and associated with the cumulative steroid dose. Cumulative corticosteroid dose was significantly higher in ulcerative colitis patients with the TT genotype (2447.7 +/- 927.0 mg/yr) compared with the CT genotype (142.3 +/- 142.3 mg/yr, p=0.016) and the CC genotype (391.7 +/- 272.7 mg/yr, p=0.047). In contrast, in patients with Crohn's disease there was no significant difference of the cumulative corticosteroid doses between the various T(-159)-->C promoter CD14 genotypes. An altered immune response to lipopolysaccharides with influence on the anti-inflammatory therapy seems to play a role in the genetic predisposition to ulcerative colitis. Genetic stratification will lead to the development of individualized therapies in inflammatory bowel disease.
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Folwaczny M, Glas J, Török HP, Tonenchi L, Paschos E, Bauer B, Limbersky O, Folwaczny C. Polymorphisms of the interleukin-18 gene in periodontitis patients. J Clin Periodontol 2005; 32:530-4. [PMID: 15842270 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-051x.2005.00711.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Interleukin (IL)-18 regulates the expression of the proinflammatory cytokine interferon (IFN)-gamma. The present study sought to test the putative involvement of six different IL-18 gene polymorphisms in pre-disposition to destructive periodontal disease. METHODS A total of 123 patients with periodontitis and 121 healthy controls were genotyped for six IL-18 polymorphisms at position -656, -607, -137, +113, +127 and codon 35/3. Genotyping has been performed by PCR and restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis. The frequencies of alleles and genotypes as well of haplotypes within both study groups were compared using the Pearson Chi-square test at a level of significance of 5% (p<0.05). RESULTS Coseggregation was found to be 100% for the two polymorphisms at position -656 and -607 as well as for the polymorphisms at position -137, +113, and +127. The distribution of genotypes for the IL-18 gene polymorphism at position -656/-607 (p=0.854), at position -137/+113/+127 (p=0.320), and at codon 35/3 (p=0.481) was not significantly different among periodontitis patients if compared with healthy control subjects. The distribution of haplotype combinations for the -607 and -137 polymorphism also showed not significant difference between the both study groups (p=0.545). CONCLUSION Herein the six different IL-18 gene polymorphisms were not associated with destructive periodontal disease.
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Klein W, Tromm A, Folwaczny C, Hagedorn M, Duerig N, Epplen J, Schmiegel W, Griga T. A polymorphism of the bactericidal/permeability increasing protein (BPI) gene is associated with Crohn's disease. J Clin Gastroenterol 2005; 39:282-3. [PMID: 15758620 DOI: 10.1097/01.mcg.0000155127.20290.07] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND The bactericidal/permeability increasing protein (BPI) is involved in the elimination of gram-negative bacteria. A functionally relevant single nucleotide polymorphism of the BPI gene causes an amino acid exchange (Glu216Lys). STUDY To evaluate whether this single nucleotide polymorphism contributes to the predisposition to inflammatory bowel disease, we compared the allele frequencies of 265 patients with Crohn's disease, 207 patients with ulcerative colitis, and 608 healthy controls. RESULTS The Glu/Glu genotype frequency was decreased significantly in Crohn's disease patients as compared with controls (P < 0.027). No differences were obvious in patients with ulcerative colitis. CONCLUSIONS Failure of the innate intestinal immune system could be involved in the pathogenesis of Crohn's disease via reduced/impaired defense against gram-negative bacteria.
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Issing WJ, Karkos PD, Perreas K, Folwaczny C, Reichel O. Dual-probe 24-hour ambulatory pH monitoring for diagnosis of laryngopharyngeal reflux. The Journal of Laryngology & Otology 2005; 118:845-8. [PMID: 15638969 DOI: 10.1258/0022215042703660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease may suffer from a variety of symptoms from the upper aerodigestive tract. The objective of this study was to determine the impact of dual-probe 24-hr pH monitoring in the diagnosis of reflux-related otolaryngological disorders. METHODS Twenty-two patients with symptoms such as chronic cough, globus pharyngeus, heartburn, dysphonia and burning sensation of the tongue underwent a complete ear, nose and throat examination, 24-hr dual-probe pH monitoring, and oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy. RESULTS pH monitoring revealed gastroesophageal (distal) reflux in all patients and pharyngeal (proximal) reflux in 21 patients. Treatment consisted of a proton pump inhibitor (esomeprazole). Within 4 weeks 68 per cent of patients had no laryngopharyngeal symptoms; within 8 weeks 95 per cent of patients were symptom-free. CONCLUSIONS Patients with atypical reflux symptoms such as hoarseness, globus sensation or throat-clearing responded well to anti-reflux treatment.
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Klein W, Tromm A, Folwaczny C, Hagedorn M, Duerig N, Epplen J, Schmiegel W, Griga T. The G2964A polymorphism of the STAT6 gene in inflammatory bowel disease. Dig Liver Dis 2005; 37:159-61. [PMID: 15888279 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2004.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2004] [Accepted: 10/21/2004] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Linkage of inflammatory bowel diseases to chromosome 12p13.2-q24.1 (IBD2) has been confirmed in several genome wide screens. The STAT6 gene is located within this chromosomal region. The transcription factor STAT6 is involved in the regulation of the TH1/TH2 immune response. Increased production of TH1 cytokines is crucial in the pathogenesis of Crohn's disease. PATIENTS AND METHODS Therefore, we genotyped a single nucleotide polymorphism in the 3' untranslated region of the STAT6 gene (G2964A) in 243 patients with Crohn's disease, 100 patients with ulcerative colitis and 548 healthy controls. RESULTS In comparison to controls, the G allele and the GG genotype frequencies were significantly increased only in Crohn's disease patients without a variation in the CARD15 gene (p<0.03 and p<0.02, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Alterations in the STAT6 pathway may play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of distinct subgroups of patients with Crohn's disease.
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Siveke JT, Egert J, Sitter T, Schiemann U, Walcher P, Török HP, Glas J, Folwaczny C. 5-ASA therapy and renal function in inflammatory bowel disease. Am J Gastroenterol 2005; 100:501. [PMID: 15667517 DOI: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2005.t01-5-41219.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Glas J, Török HP, Schneider A, Brünnler G, Kopp R, Albert ED, Stolte M, Folwaczny C. Allele 2 of the interleukin-1 receptor antagonist gene is associated with early gastric cancer. J Clin Oncol 2005; 22:4746-52. [PMID: 15570075 DOI: 10.1200/jco.2004.03.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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PURPOSE In advanced gastric cancer (tumor stages T2-T4), associations with polymorphisms of the interleukin-1 (IL-1) gene cluster have been made. In early-stage gastric cancer, which we defined as adenocarcinoma confined to the mucosa or submucosa (stage T1), the role of host genetic susceptibility remains to be determined. PATIENTS AND METHODS Eighty-eight patients with early-stage gastric cancer (stage T1, 77 positive for Helicobacter pylori) and 145 controls were genotyped for polymorphisms in the IL-1 gene cluster and the tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-A) gene. Statistical analysis was performed using the chi2 test and the Fisher's exact test, respectively. RESULTS The homozygous genotype IL-1RN*2/2 of the IL-RN gene was strongly associated with early-stage gastric cancer (P < .0001), whereas further associations with the IL-1 gene cluster were not observed. A weak association of the TNF-A-308A allele with the diffuse type of early-stage gastric cancer, and an association with a composite of two or three proinflammatory polymorphisms, which predispose to increased production of the proinflammatory cytokines IL-1beta and TNF-alpha, could also be demonstrated. CONCLUSION The genotype IL-1RN*2/2 seems to be associated with early-stage gastric cancer. As opposed to advanced-stage gastric cancer, further proinflammatory cytokine polymorphisms were not associated independently, but might act in combination and mirror early steps of gastric carcinogenesis in hosts colonized by Helicobacter pylori. However, these findings await confirmation in future trials and should be underscored by gene expression studies.
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Potential implications of antibody markers in Crohn's disease: Diagnostic markers, alone or in conjunction with other antibodies? Delineation of clinical phenotypes? Markers of disease behaviour? Markers of (genetic) susceptibility? Identification of genetically homogenous subgroups? Bridge between basic science and clinic? The exact role of serum antibodies in inflammatory bowel disease remains a matter of ongoing debate. Although a direct implication in the disease pathogenesis is unlikely, their diagnostic potential in cases of an undetermined colitis or in defining clinical phenotypes in Crohn's disease has been shown in several studies. Serum antibodies might also be helpful in predicting the disease behaviour and are thus valuable tools in the choice of medical or surgical therapy.
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Greth J, Török HP, Koenig A, Folwaczny C. Comparison of inflammatory bowel disease at younger and older age. Eur J Med Res 2004; 9:552-4. [PMID: 15689301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/01/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE In a substantial number of patients inflammatory bowel disease develops past the age of 40 years. However, data about the clinical presentation and disease behaviour in this age group are scarce. METHODS The following parameters were evaluated retrospectively in 191 consecutive patients with inflammatory bowel disease: Gender, age at diagnosis, leading symptoms, disease localization and behaviour (e. g. fistulizing, fibrostenotic or inflammatory), extraintestinal manifestations, medication, smoking habits, dysplasia, cancer and mortality. RESULTS In 16 % of patients inflammatory bowel disease had been diagnosed past the age of 40 years. In elderly patients with ulcerative colitis male gender was predominant. Diarrhea, abdominal pain and anaemia were observed more frequently in younger patients, whereas the remainder of parameters showed an equal distribution in both age groups. CONCLUSIONS Younger patients are frequently afflicted by symptoms which potentially impair the quality of life. However, in this retrospective single center evaluation the disease localization and behaviour of inflammatory bowel disease in elderly patients was comparable to young adults. Due to a potential referral bias, these data await confirmation in larger prospective multicenter trials.
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Török HP, Glas J, Gruber R, Brumberger V, Strasser C, Kellner H, Märker-Hermann E, Folwaczny C. Inflammatory bowel disease-specific autoantibodies in HLA-B27-associated spondyloarthropathies: increased prevalence of ASCA and pANCA. Digestion 2004; 70:49-54. [PMID: 15308872 DOI: 10.1159/000080081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2003] [Accepted: 06/22/2004] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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AIMS An association between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and spondyloarthropathies (SpA) has repeatedly been reported. The aim of the present study was to investigate whether serologic markers of IBD, e.g. antibodies against Saccharomyces cerevisiae (ASCA), antibodies against exocrine pancreas (PAB) and perinuclear antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (pANCA) are present in HLA-B27-associated SpA. METHODS 87 patients with HLA-B27-positive SpA and 145 controls were tested for ASCA, PAB and pANCA employing ELISA or indirect immunofluorescence, respectively. Antibody-positive patients were interviewed regarding IBD-related symptoms using a standardized questionnaire. RESULTS/CONCLUSION When compared to the controls, ASCA IgA but not ASCA IgG levels were significantly increased in patients with SpA, in particular in ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and undifferentiated SpA (uSpA). pANCA were found in increased frequency in patients with SpA whereas PAB were not detected. The existence of autoantibodies was not associated with gastrointestinal symptoms but sustains the presence of a pathophysiological link between bowel inflammation and SpA.
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Folwaczny M, Glas J, Török HP, Fricke K, Folwaczny C. The CD14 -159C-to-T promoter polymorphism in periodontal disease. J Clin Periodontol 2004; 31:991-5. [PMID: 15491315 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-051x.2004.00600.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND A single-nucleotide promoter polymorphism in the CD14 gene was associated with various inflammatory conditions. The present study sought to determine the frequency of the CD14 -159C-to-T polymorphism among subjects with periodontitis and healthy control individuals. METHODS A total of 70 patients with periodontal disease and 75 healthy controls were genotyped for the CD14 -159C-to-T polymorphism. Genotyping was performed by polymerase chain reaction and restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis. The allele frequencies and distribution of genotypes within both study groups were compared using Fisher's exact test at a level of significance of 5% (p<0.05). RESULTS Overall, the frequency for the CD14 -159T allele in patients with periodontitis was 39.3% (55/140) and 48.0% (72/150) for the controls (p=0.135). The CD14 -159C allele was significantly more prevalent (p=0.013) among females with periodontitis (33.3%; 24/72) as compared with healthy control subjects (55.6%; 30/54). In contrast, the distribution of the CD14 -159C-to-T polymorphism showed no significant difference among males with and without periodontitis (p=0.816). CONCLUSION Herein, the C -159T promoter polymorphism of the CD14 gene was associated in female but not in male patients with periodontal disease.
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Mussack T, Siveke JT, Pfeifer KJ, Folwaczny C. Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome with involvement of coecum and rectum: a rare cause of lower gastrointestinal bleeding. Eur J Med Res 2004; 9:515-7. [PMID: 15649861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/01/2023] Open
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Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome (KTS) is a congenital malformation usually presenting limb asymmetry, abnormal development of the deep and superficial veins, and cutaneous capillary malformations. We describe the case of a 56-year-old male KTS patient who suffered from recurrent but life non-threatening lower gastrointestinal bleeding. Colonoscopy revealed multiple extensive cavernous hemangiomas in the coecum and the ascending colon as well as the sigmoid colon and the rectum. MR imaging showed numerous dilated vessels within the left gluteal and inguinal region. The mucosal and the submucosal layers particularly of the sigmoid colon and rectum appeared markedly broadened and displayed high signal intensities in the STIR sequences. Due to only moderate oozing at time of admission the patient was treated with oral iron supplementation so far.
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Siveke JT, Folwaczny C. Biological response modifiers for the treatment of Crohn's disease. Expert Opin Biol Ther 2004; 4:1719-27. [PMID: 15500400 DOI: 10.1517/14712598.4.11.1719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Although standard medical therapy in Crohn's disease is efficient in most patients, a substantial proportion of patients suffering from chronic active disease do not adequately respond to standard therapy. In these patients, alternative regimens have to be considered. Due to the major advances in understanding the pathogenesis of this complex disease involving genetic, environmental, microbial and immunological factors, various new biological therapies targeting key mechanisms have emerged. In this review, a critical appraisal of modern therapeutical concepts will be presented, focusing on antibody and small inhibitory molecule therapies, including inhibition of TNF-alpha and other pro-inflammatory cytokines, adhesion molecules and T cell activation, as well as hormonal therapies.
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Török HP, Glas J, Tonenchi L, Mussack T, Folwaczny C. Polymorphisms of the lipopolysaccharide-signaling complex in inflammatory bowel disease: association of a mutation in the Toll-like receptor 4 gene with ulcerative colitis. Clin Immunol 2004; 112:85-91. [PMID: 15207785 DOI: 10.1016/j.clim.2004.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 163] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2004] [Revised: 03/02/2004] [Accepted: 03/02/2004] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Genes encoding for receptors of the innate immune system are potential candidates for susceptibility to inflammatory bowel disease, e.g., mutations in the cytosolic receptor NOD2/CARD15 were associated with Crohn's disease. Herein, two mutations of the Toll-like receptor (TLR)-4 gene (Asp299Gly and Thr399Ile) resulting in impaired lipopolysaccharide signaling, the -159C/T promotor polymorphism of the CD14 gene, polymorphisms of the lipopolysaccharide binding protein gene and the bactericidal permeability increasing protein gene were evaluated in 102 patients with Crohn's disease, 98 patients with ulcerative colitis and 145 healthy controls. The allele and carrier frequencies for the Thr399Ile mutation in TLR4 gene were significantly increased in ulcerative colitis when compared to the controls (P = 0.014 and P = 0.018, respectively). None of the other five polymorphisms was associated with inflammatory bowel disease. In conclusion, a novel association between a functional polymorphism in TLR4 and ulcerative colitis is reported. This observation underscores the importance of impaired innate immunity in inflammatory bowel disease.
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Folwaczny M, Glas J, Török HP, Mauermann D, Folwaczny C. The 3020insC mutation of the NOD2/CARD15 gene in patients with periodontal disease. Eur J Oral Sci 2004; 112:316-9. [PMID: 15279649 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0722.2004.00137.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The 3020insC mutation of the NOD2/CARD15 gene leads to impaired activation of nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-kappaB) in vitro. As the destruction of periodontal tissue is mediated via activation of NF-kappaB, with subsequent transcription of proinflammatory cytokines, the c-insertion mutation of the NOD2/CARD15 gene might contribute to the proposed genetic background of periodontitis. The present study analysed the frequency of this mutation in 80 patients with chronic periodontal disease and 122 healthy controls. The 3020insC mutation was identified by employing the polymerase chain reaction followed by restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis. The prevalence of the 3020insC mutation of the NOD2/CARD15 protein in patients with periodontitis was 1.9% (three of 160) and that for the control group was 2.0% (five of 244) (P = 0.942). Hence, unlike in Crohn's disease, the 3020insC mutation of the NOD2/CARD15 gene does not seem to influence the pathophysiology of periodontitis.
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Siveke JT, Folwaczny C. Medical approaches and future options in chronic active ulcerative colitis. Int J Colorectal Dis 2004; 19:297-307. [PMID: 14727131 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-003-0569-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/27/2003] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Immunosuppressive therapy employing purine analogues is the therapeutic mainstay in patients with chronic active ulcerative colitis. However, despite therapeutic optimization according to thiopurine-methyltransferase activity or red blood cell 6-thioguanine levels, a substantial proportion of patients does not tolerate azathioprine or 6-mercaptopurine or relapses during this treatment. In the latter multiple therapeutic regimens comprising 6-thioguanine, cyclosporin or tacrolimus, methotrexate, cyclophosphamide, infliximab, interferons, heparin, leukocyte apheresis, and various other regimens might be considered aiming at long-term remission. Many of these treatment forms have only been evaluated in small mostly uncontrolled trials. OBJECTIVE In this review existing treatment modalities and future options for patients with chronic active ulcerative colitis will be discussed focusing on immunomodulating approaches.
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