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Cloutier M, Variya B, Akbari SA, Rexhepi F, Ilangumaran S, Ramanathan S. Profibrogenic role of IL-15 through IL-15 receptor alpha-mediated trans-presentation in the carbon tetrachloride-induced liver fibrosis model. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1404891. [PMID: 38919611 PMCID: PMC11196400 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1404891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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Background Inflammatory cytokines play key pathogenic roles in liver fibrosis. IL-15 is a proinflammatory cytokine produced by myeloid cells. IL-15 promotes pathogenesis of several chronic inflammatory diseases. However, increased liver fibrosis has been reported in mice lacking IL-15 receptor alpha chain (IL-15Rα), suggesting an anti-fibrogenic role for IL-15. As myeloid cells are key players in liver fibrosis and IL-15 signaling can occur independently of IL-15Rα, we investigated the requirement of IL-15 and IL-15Rα in liver fibrosis. Methods We induced liver fibrosis in Il15-/- , Il15ra-/- and wildtype C57BL/6 mice by the administration of carbon tetrachloride (CCl4). Liver fibrosis was evaluated by Sirius red and Mason's trichrome staining and α-smooth muscle acting immunostaining of myofibroblasts. Gene expression of collagens, matrix modifying enzymes, cytokines and chemokines was quantified by RT-qPCR. The phenotype and the numbers of intrahepatic lymphoid and myeloid cell subsets were evaluated by flow cytometry. Results Both Il15-/- and Il15ra-/- mice developed markedly reduced liver fibrosis compared to wildtype control mice, as revealed by reduced collagen deposition and myofibroblast content. Il15ra-/- mice showed further reduction in collagen deposition compared to Il15-/- mice. However, Col1a1 and Col1a3 genes were similarly induced in the fibrotic livers of wildtype, Il15-/- and Il15ra-/- mice, although notable variations were observed in the expression of matrix remodeling enzymes and chemokines. As expected, Il15-/- and Il15ra-/- mice showed markedly reduced numbers of NK cells compared to wildtype mice. They also showed markedly less staining of CD45+ immune cells and CD68+ macrophages, and significantly reduced inflammatory cell infiltration into the liver, with fewer pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory monocyte subsets compared to wildtype mice. Conclusion Our findings indicate that IL-15 exerts its profibrogenic role in the liver by promoting macrophage activation and that this requires trans-presentation of IL-15 by IL-15Rα.
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Hagman C, Björklund L, Hansen Pupp I, Tufvesson E. Inflammatory imbalance in tracheal aspirate of very preterm newborns is associated with airway obstruction and lung function deficiencies at school age: a cohort study. BMJ Paediatr Open 2024; 8:e002643. [PMID: 38862162 PMCID: PMC11168145 DOI: 10.1136/bmjpo-2024-002643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE A low expression of club cell secretory protein (CC16) and high levels of proinflammatory cytokines at preterm birth are associated with airway inflammation and more severe neonatal lung disease. The present study aimed to investigate if low levels of CC16, proinflammatory cytokines and vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGF) in tracheal aspirate early after birth were associated with lung function impairment at school age. PATIENTS AND METHODS Participants were 20 children, born very preterm (median gestational age 25+3 weeks+days, IQR: 24+1-27+0 weeks+days), who had tracheal aspirates collected during mechanical ventilation in their first day of life. CC16, cytokines, VEGF and matrix metalloproteinase-9 were measured in the tracheal aspirate and later correlated to results from advanced lung function measurements at 12 years of age. RESULTS Low levels of CC16 and high levels of the proinflammatory cytokines IL-1β and TNF-α in tracheal aspirate were associated with airway obstruction at school age but not with other lung function parameters. The correlation with airway obstruction was even stronger when the ratio between the respective proinflammatory cytokine and CC16 was used. In addition, low levels of VEGF and CC16 were associated with impaired diffusion capacity of the lung. CONCLUSIONS An imbalance in inflammatory mediators and growth factors in the lungs at birth may have consequences for airway function and vasculature at school age in preterm born children.
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- Cecilia Hagman
- Paediatric Surgery and Neonatology, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund, Paediatrics, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Paediatric Surgery and Neonatology, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund, Paediatrics, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Paediatric Surgery and Neonatology, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund, Paediatrics, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund, Respiratory medicine, allergology and palliative medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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Scala E, Mercurio L, Albanesi C, Madonna S. The Intersection of the Pathogenic Processes Underlying Psoriasis and the Comorbid Condition of Obesity. Life (Basel) 2024; 14:733. [PMID: 38929716 PMCID: PMC11204971 DOI: 10.3390/life14060733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2024] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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In the past decade, our understanding of psoriasis pathogenesis has made significant steps forward, leading to the development of multiple game-changing therapies. While psoriasis primarily affects the skin, it is increasingly recognized as a systemic disease that can have effects beyond the skin. Obesity is associated with more severe forms of psoriasis and can potentially worsen the systemic inflammation and metabolic dysfunction seen in psoriatic patients. The exact mechanisms underlying the link between these two conditions are not fully understood, but it is believed that chronic inflammation and immune dysregulation play a role. In this review, we examine the existing body of knowledge regarding the intersection of pathogenic processes responsible for psoriasis and obesity. The ability of biological therapies to reduce systemic and obesity-related inflammation in patients with psoriasis will be also discussed.
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Yang X, Zeng J, Xie K, Su S, Guo Y, Zhang H, Chen J, Ma Z, Xiao Z, Zhu P, Zheng S, Xu D, Zeng Q. Advanced glycation end product-modified low-density lipoprotein promotes pro-osteogenic reprogramming via RAGE/NF-κB pathway and exaggerates aortic valve calcification in hamsters. Mol Med 2024; 30:76. [PMID: 38840067 PMCID: PMC11155186 DOI: 10.1186/s10020-024-00833-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Advanced glycation end product-modified low-density lipoprotein (AGE-LDL) is related to inflammation and the development of atherosclerosis. Additionally, it has been demonstrated that receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE) has a role in the condition known as calcific aortic valve disease (CAVD). Here, we hypothesized that the AGE-LDL/RAGE axis could also be involved in the pathophysiological mechanism of CAVD. METHODS Human aortic valve interstitial cells (HAVICs) were stimulated with AGE-LDL following pre-treatment with or without interleukin 37 (IL-37). Low-density lipoprotein receptor deletion (Ldlr-/-) hamsters were randomly allocated to chow diet (CD) group and high carbohydrate and high fat diet (HCHFD) group. RESULTS AGE-LDL levels were significantly elevated in patients with CAVD and in a hamster model of aortic valve calcification. Our in vitro data further demonstrated that AGE-LDL augmented the expression of intercellular cell adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) in a dose-dependent manner through NF-κB activation, which was attenuated by nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB) inhibitor Bay11-7082. The expression of RAGE was augmented in calcified aortic valves, and knockdown of RAGE in HAVICs attenuated the AGE-LDL-induced inflammatory and osteogenic responses as well as NF-κB activation. IL-37 suppressed inflammatory and osteogenic responses and NF-κB activation in HAVICs. The vivo experiment also demonstrate that supplementation with IL-37 inhibited valvular inflammatory response and thereby suppressed valvular osteogenic activities. CONCLUSIONS AGE-LDL promoted inflammatory responses and osteogenic differentiation through RAGE/NF-κB pathway in vitro and aortic valve lesions in vivo. IL-37 suppressed the AGE-LDL-induced inflammatory and osteogenic responses in vitro and attenuated aortic valve lesions in a hamster model of CAVD.
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- Xi Yang
- State Key Laboratory for Organ Failure Research, Department of Cardiology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 Northern Guangzhou Ave, Guangzhou, 510515, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Shock and Microcirculation, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
- Bioland Laboratory (Guangzhou Regenerative Medicine and Health Guangdong Laboratory), Guangzhou, 510005, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Organ Failure Research, Department of Cardiology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 Northern Guangzhou Ave, Guangzhou, 510515, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Shock and Microcirculation, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
- Bioland Laboratory (Guangzhou Regenerative Medicine and Health Guangdong Laboratory), Guangzhou, 510005, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Organ Failure Research, Department of Cardiology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 Northern Guangzhou Ave, Guangzhou, 510515, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Shock and Microcirculation, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
- Bioland Laboratory (Guangzhou Regenerative Medicine and Health Guangdong Laboratory), Guangzhou, 510005, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Organ Failure Research, Department of Cardiology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 Northern Guangzhou Ave, Guangzhou, 510515, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Shock and Microcirculation, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
- Bioland Laboratory (Guangzhou Regenerative Medicine and Health Guangdong Laboratory), Guangzhou, 510005, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Organ Failure Research, Department of Cardiology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 Northern Guangzhou Ave, Guangzhou, 510515, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Shock and Microcirculation, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
- Bioland Laboratory (Guangzhou Regenerative Medicine and Health Guangdong Laboratory), Guangzhou, 510005, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Organ Failure Research, Department of Cardiology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 Northern Guangzhou Ave, Guangzhou, 510515, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Shock and Microcirculation, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
- Bioland Laboratory (Guangzhou Regenerative Medicine and Health Guangdong Laboratory), Guangzhou, 510005, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Organ Failure Research, Department of Cardiology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 Northern Guangzhou Ave, Guangzhou, 510515, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Shock and Microcirculation, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
- Bioland Laboratory (Guangzhou Regenerative Medicine and Health Guangdong Laboratory), Guangzhou, 510005, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Organ Failure Research, Department of Cardiology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 Northern Guangzhou Ave, Guangzhou, 510515, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Shock and Microcirculation, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
- Bioland Laboratory (Guangzhou Regenerative Medicine and Health Guangdong Laboratory), Guangzhou, 510005, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Organ Failure Research, Department of Cardiology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 Northern Guangzhou Ave, Guangzhou, 510515, China.
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Shock and Microcirculation, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China.
- Bioland Laboratory (Guangzhou Regenerative Medicine and Health Guangdong Laboratory), Guangzhou, 510005, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Organ Failure Research, Department of Cardiology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 Northern Guangzhou Ave, Guangzhou, 510515, China.
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Shock and Microcirculation, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China.
- Bioland Laboratory (Guangzhou Regenerative Medicine and Health Guangdong Laboratory), Guangzhou, 510005, China.
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Zhang D, Li D, Wang X, Sui Y, Ma F, Dai Y, Wang M, Qin W. Urine Proteomic Signatures of Mild Hypothermia Treatment in Cerebral Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in Rats. Cell Mol Neurobiol 2024; 44:49. [PMID: 38836960 PMCID: PMC11153299 DOI: 10.1007/s10571-024-01483-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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Mild hypothermia (MH) is an effective measure to alleviate cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury. However, the underlying biological mechanisms remain unclear. This study set out to investigate dynamic changes in urinary proteome due to MH in rats with cerebral I/R injury and explore the neuroprotective mechanisms of MH. A Pulsinelli's four-vessel occlusion (4-VO) rat model was used to mimic global cerebral I/R injury. Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) was employed to profile the urinary proteome of rats with/without MH (32 °C) treatment after I/R injury. Representative differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) associated with MH were validated by western blotting in hippocampus. A total of 597 urinary proteins were identified, among which 119 demonstrated significant changes associated with MH. Gene Ontology (GO) annotation of the DEPs revealed that MH significantly enriched in endopeptidase activity, inflammatory response, aging, response to oxidative stress and reactive oxygen species, blood coagulation, and cell adhesion. Notably, changes in 12 DEPs were significantly reversed by MH treatment. Among them, 8 differential urinary proteins were previously reported to be closely associated with brain disease, including NP, FZD1, B2M, EPCR, ATRN, MB, CA1and VPS4A. Two representative proteins (FZD1, B2M) were further validated by western blotting in the hippocampus and the results were shown to be consistent with urinary proteomic analysis. Overall, this study strengthens the idea that urinary proteome can sensitively reflect pathophysiological changes in the brain, and appears to be the first study to explore the neuroprotective effects of MH by urinary proteomic analysis. FZD1 and B2M may be involved in the most fundamental molecular biological mechanisms of MH neuroprotection.
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- Dandan Zhang
- Department of Anesthesiology, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
- Department of Anesthesiology, Qingdao Hospital, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Municipal Hospital), Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Qingdao Hospital, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Municipal Hospital), Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
- Department of Anesthesiology, Qingdao Hospital, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Municipal Hospital), Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
- Department of Anesthesiology, Qingdao Hospital, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Municipal Hospital), Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
- Department of Anesthesiology, Qingdao Hospital, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Municipal Hospital), Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
- Department of Anesthesiology, Qingdao Hospital, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Municipal Hospital), Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China.
- Department of Anesthesiology, Qingdao Hospital, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Municipal Hospital), Qingdao, 266071, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China.
- Department of Anesthesiology, Qingdao Hospital, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Municipal Hospital), Qingdao, 266071, China.
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Li L, Chen J, Wang Z, Xu Y, Yao H, Lei W, Zhou X, Zheng M. NECA alleviates inflammatory responses in diabetic retinopathy through dendritic cell toll-like receptor signaling pathway. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1415004. [PMID: 38895119 PMCID: PMC11182989 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1415004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Introduction This study examined the impact of 5'-(N- ethylcarboxamido)adenosine (NECA) in the peripheral blood of healthy individuals, those with diabetes mellitus, diabetic retinopathy (DR), and C57BL/6 mice, both in vivo and in vitro. Methods Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and flow cytometry (FCM) were used to evaluate the effects of NECA on dendritic cells (DCs) and mouse bone marrow-derived dendritic cells (BMDCs) and the effects of NECA-treated DCs on Treg and Th17 cells. The effect of NECA on the Toll-like receptor (TLR) pathway in DCs was evaluated using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and western blotting (WB). Results FCM and ELISA showed that NECA inhibited the expression of surface markers of DCs and BMDCs, increased anti-inflammatory cytokines and decreased proinflammatory cytokines. PCR and WB showed that NCEA decreased mRNA transcription and protein expression in the TLR-4-MyD88-NF-kβ pathway in DCs and BMDCs. The DR severity in streptozocin (STZ) induced diabetic mice was alleviated. NECA-treated DCs and BMDCs were co-cultivated with CD4+T cells, resulting in modulation of Treg and Th17 differentiation, along with cytokine secretion alterations. Conclusion NECA could impair DCs' ability to present antigens and mitigate the inflammatory response, thereby alleviating the severity of DR.
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- *Correspondence: Xiyuan Zhou, ; Minming Zheng,
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Kang MH, Bae YS. IL-33 and IL-33-derived DC-based tumor immunotherapy. Exp Mol Med 2024; 56:1340-1347. [PMID: 38825642 PMCID: PMC11263671 DOI: 10.1038/s12276-024-01249-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024] Open
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Interleukin-33 (IL-33), a member of the IL-1 family, is a cytokine released in response to tissue damage and is recognized as an alarmin. The multifaceted roles of IL-33 in tumor progression have sparked controversy within the scientific community. However, most findings generally indicate that endogenous IL-33 has a protumor effect, while exogenous IL-33 often has an antitumor effect in most cases. This review covers the general characteristics of IL-33 and its effects on tumor growth, with detailed information on the immunological mechanisms associated with dendritic cells (DCs). Notably, DCs possess the capability to uptake, process, and present antigens to CD8+ T cells, positioning them as professional antigen-presenting cells. Recent findings from our research highlight the direct association between the tumor-suppressive effects of exogenous IL-33 and a novel subset of highly immunogenic cDC1s. Exogenous IL-33 induces the development of these highly immunogenic cDC1s through the activation of other ST2+ immune cells both in vivo and in vitro. Recognizing the pivotal role of the immunogenicity of DC vaccines in DC-based tumor immunotherapy, we propose compelling methods to enhance this immunogenicity through the addition of IL-33 and the promotion of highly immunogenic DC generation.
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- Myeong-Ho Kang
- Department of Biological Sciences, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-ro, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, 16419, Republic of Korea
- Center for Immune Research on Non-Lymphoid Organs, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-ro, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-ro, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, 16419, Republic of Korea.
- Center for Immune Research on Non-Lymphoid Organs, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-ro, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, 16419, Republic of Korea.
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Lu J, Dong L, Zhang L, Guo Y, Liu H, Liu Y. Analysis of risk factors for acute kidney injury in children with severe wasp stings. Pediatr Nephrol 2024; 39:1927-1935. [PMID: 38196017 PMCID: PMC11026182 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-023-06265-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2023] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
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BACKGROUND Acute kidney injury (AKI) is common in children with sepsis, chronic kidney disease, poisoning or other conditions. Wasp stings are recognized as an important etiology. Several retrospective studies have investigated AKI after wasp stings in adults, but research on children remains limited. METHODS The study included 48 children with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome after wasp stings. Demographic data, clinical manifestations, laboratory findings, management and clinical outcomes were collected, and analyzed to identify early indicators or risk factors for AKI. RESULTS 20 children (41.7%) developed AKI, and 28 (58.3%) did not. Serum creatine levels elevated mostly within 24 h from stings in children with AKI (16/20, 80%). Compared with non-AKI group, AKI group exhibited more cases with cola-colored urine, jaundice, and had higher sting numbers/body surface area (BSA) and higher revised sequential organ failure assessment scores (rSOFA) as well as higher levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), total bilirubin (TBIL), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), troponin (cTnI), creatine kinase (CK), and longer prothrombin time (PT). Both univariable and multivariable logistic regression analysis identified cola-colored urine as a potential early risk factor for AKI. CONCLUSIONS The AKI group exhibited higher sting numbers/BSA, higher levels of CRP, ALT, AST, TBIL, LDH, cTnI, and CK, as well as longer PT (p < 0.05). Our findings also suggest that cola-colored urine may serve as an early indicator or potential risk factor for AKI after wasp stings in children, which is very easy to identify for first aiders or pediatricians.
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- Jing Lu
- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology and Immunology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology and Immunology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology and Immunology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology and Immunology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology and Immunology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China.
- NHC Key Laboratory of Chronobiology, (Sichuan University), Chengdu, China.
- The Joint Laboratory for Lung Development and Related Diseases of West China Second University HospitalSichuan University and School of Life Sciences of Fudan University, West China Institute of Women and Children's Health, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
- Sichuan Birth Defects Clinical Research Center, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology and Immunology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China.
- NHC Key Laboratory of Chronobiology, (Sichuan University), Chengdu, China.
- The Joint Laboratory for Lung Development and Related Diseases of West China Second University HospitalSichuan University and School of Life Sciences of Fudan University, West China Institute of Women and Children's Health, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
- Sichuan Birth Defects Clinical Research Center, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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Cutellè C, De Lorenzo A, Doneddu PE, Creta MF, Selmi C, Liberatore G, Giordano A, Gentile F, Erre GL, Nobile-Orazio E. Cytokines and chemokines in patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy and multifocal motor neuropathy: A systematic review. J Peripher Nerv Syst 2024; 29:124-134. [PMID: 38600685 DOI: 10.1111/jns.12622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2023] [Revised: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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Advances in the understanding of cytokines have revolutionized mechanistic treatments for chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, as exemplified by rheumatoid arthritis. We conducted a systematic literature review on the role of cytokines and chemokines in chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) and multifocal motor neuropathy (MMN). Ovid Medline, EMBASE and Web of Science were searched until August 31, 2022 for human studies investigating cytokines levels in CIDP or MMN. Fifty-five articles on 1061 CIDP patients and 86 MMN patients were included, with a median of 18 patients per study (range 3-71). Studies differed in the inclusion criteria, type of assay, manufacturer, control subjects, and tested biological material. Only a minority of studies reported data on disease activity. Interleukin (IL)-6, IL-17, CXCL10, and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), were elevated in CIDP compared to controls in most of the studies. IL-6 and TNF-α levels are also correlated with disability. In MMN patients, IL-1Ra was elevated in the majority of the reports. While acknowledging the challenges in comparing studies and the various limitations of the studies, including small patient numbers, particularly in MMN, our review suggests that IL-6, IL-17, CXCL10, and TNF-α might play a role in CIDP pathogenesis. Larger studies are needed in MMN.
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- Claudia Cutellè
- Neuromuscular and Neuroimmunology Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Neuromuscular and Neuroimmunology Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Neuromuscular and Neuroimmunology Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Pharmacy, Sassari University, Sassari, Italy
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- Neuromuscular and Neuroimmunology Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Milan, Italy
- Department of Medical Biotechnology and Translational Medicine, Milan University, Milano, Italy
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Allogmanny S, Probst Y. Dietary Modification Combined with Nutrition Education and Counseling for Metabolic Comorbidities in Multiple Sclerosis: Implications for Clinical Practice and Research. Curr Nutr Rep 2024; 13:106-112. [PMID: 38676838 PMCID: PMC11133086 DOI: 10.1007/s13668-024-00538-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Metabolic comorbidities such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia are common to multiple sclerosis (MS) and are associated with negative outcomes of the disease. Dietary intervention has the potential to improve MS co-morbidities; thus, it is a high priority for people living with MS to self-manage their disease. The present review aimed to summarize the recent evidence on the impacts of combining dietary modification with nutrition education and counseling on managing metabolic comorbidity markers in MS. RECENT FINDINGS Evidence suggests important roles for tailored dietary change strategies and nutrition education and counseling in managing metabolic comorbidities for MS. There is also indirect evidence suggesting a relationship between dietary fiber, the gut microbiome, and improved metabolic markers in MS, highlighting the need for more research in this area. For people living with MS, addressing both barriers and facilitators to dietary changes through behavior change techniques can help them achieve sustainable and tailored dietary behavior changes. This will support person-centered care, ultimately improving metabolic comorbidity outcomes. Metabolic comorbidities in MS are considered modifiable diseases that can be prevented and managed by changes in dietary behavior. However, the impact of targeted dietary interventions on mitigating MS-related metabolic comorbidities remains inadequately explored. Therefore, this review has provided insights into recommendations to inform future best practices in MS. Further well-designed studies based on tailored dietary strategies applying behavior change theories are needed to address the underlying determinants of dietary practice in this population.
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- Shoroog Allogmanny
- School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia.
- Clinical Nutrition Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, Madinah, 42353, Saudi Arabia.
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- School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
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Acharya SS, Kundu CN. Havoc in harmony: Unravelling the intricacies of angiogenesis orchestrated by the tumor microenvironment. Cancer Treat Rev 2024; 127:102749. [PMID: 38714074 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctrv.2024.102749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Revised: 04/06/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/09/2024]
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Cancer cells merely exist in isolation; rather, they exist in an intricate microenvironment composed of blood vessels, signalling molecules, immune cells, stroma, fibroblasts, and the ECM. The TME provides a setting that is favourable for the successful growth and survivance of tumors. Angiogenesis is a multifaceted process that is essential for the growth, invasion, and metastasis of tumors. TME can be visualized as a "concert hall," where various cellular and non-cellular factors perform in a "symphony" to orchestrate tumor angiogenesis and create "Havoc" instead of "Harmony". In this review, we comprehensively summarized the involvement of TME in regulating tumor angiogenesis. Especially, we have focused on immune cells and their secreted factors, inflammatory cytokines and chemokines, and their role in altering the TME. We have also deciphered the crosstalk among various cell types that further aids the process of tumor angiogenesis. Additionally, we have highlighted the limitations of existing anti-angiogenic therapy and discussed various potential strategies that could be used to overcome these challenges and improve the efficacy of anti-angiogenic therapy.
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- Sushree Subhadra Acharya
- Cancer Biology Division, School of Biotechnology, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be University (Institute of Eminence), Campus-11, Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha Pin-751024, India.
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- Cancer Biology Division, School of Biotechnology, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be University (Institute of Eminence), Campus-11, Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha Pin-751024, India.
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Wang Q, Tripodi N, Valiukas Z, Bell SM, Majid A, de Courten B, Apostolopoulos V, Feehan J. The protective role of carnosine against type 2 diabetes-induced cognitive impairment. Food Sci Nutr 2024; 12:3819-3833. [PMID: 38873448 PMCID: PMC11167184 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.4077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 02/11/2024] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
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The morbidity and mortality associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) have grown exponentially over the last 30 years. Together with its associated complications, the mortality rates have increased. One important complication in those living with T2DM is the acceleration of age-related cognitive decline. T2DM-induced cognitive impairment seriously affects memory, executive function, and quality of life. However, there is a lack of effective treatment for both diabetes and cognitive decline. Thus, finding novel treatments which are cheap, effective in both diabetes and cognitive impairment, are easily accessible, are needed to reduce impact on patients with diabetes and health-care systems. Carnosine, a histidine containing dipeptide, plays a protective role in cognitive diseases due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammation, and anti-glycation properties, all of which may slow the development of neurodegenerative diseases and ischemic injury. Furthermore, carnosine is also involved in regulating glucose and insulin in diabetes. Herein, we discuss the neuroprotective role of carnosine and its mechanisms in T2DM-induced cognitive impairment, which may provide a theoretical basis and evidence base to evaluate whether carnosine has therapeutic effects in alleviating cognitive dysfunction in T2DM patients.
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- Qian Wang
- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria UniversityMelbourneAustralia
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- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria UniversityMelbourneAustralia
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- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria UniversityMelbourneAustralia
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- Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience, Sheffield UniversitySheffieldUK
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- Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience, Sheffield UniversitySheffieldUK
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- STEM college, RMIT UniversityMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
- School of Clinical SciencesMonash UniversityMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria UniversityMelbourneAustralia
- Australian Institute for Musculoskeletal Sciences, Immunology Program, Western HealthThe University of Melbourne and Victoria UniversityMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria UniversityMelbourneAustralia
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Amini‐Khoei H, Tahmasebi‐Dehkordi H, Bijad E. Resocialization mitigates depressive behaviors induced by social isolation stress in mice: Attenuation of hippocampal neuroinflammation and nitrite level. Brain Behav 2024; 14:e3604. [PMID: 38898740 PMCID: PMC11187168 DOI: 10.1002/brb3.3604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Social isolation stress (SIS) is a stressor known to trigger depressive behaviors. Psychiatric disorders are associated with neurobiological changes, such as neuroinflammation and an increase in nitric oxide (NO) signaling. Despite the well-established detrimental effects of SIS and the involvement of neuroinflammation and NO in depression, potential management strategies, especially resocialization, remain insufficiently explored. Our aim was to elucidate the effects of resocialization on depressive behaviors in socially isolated mice, with a focus on the possible involvement of neuroinflammation and nitrite in the hippocampus (HIP). METHODS We utilized 24 Naval Medical Research Institute male mice, maintained under both social and isolation conditions (SC and IC). After the isolation period, the mice were divided into two groups of eight, including the SIS group and a resocialized group. The SC group was kept without exposure to isolation stress. We conducted the open-field test, forced swimming test, and splash test to evaluate depressive behaviors. Additionally, nitrite levels, as well as the gene expression of interleukin (IL)-1β, tumor necrosis factor (TNF), and toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) in the HIP, were measured. RESULTS The study found that resocialization significantly reduces depressive behaviors in SIS mice. The results suggest that the antidepressive effects of resocialization may be partially due to the modulation of the neuroinflammatory response and nitrite levels in the HIP. This is supported by the observed decrease in hippocampal gene expression of IL-1β, TLR4, and TNF, along with a reduction in nitrite levels following resocialization. CONCLUSION These insights could pave the way for new management strategies for depression, emphasizing the potential benefits of social interactions.
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- Hossein Amini‐Khoei
- Medical Plants Research Center, Basic Health Sciences InstituteShahrekord University of Medical SciencesShahrekordIran
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- Medical Plants Research Center, Basic Health Sciences InstituteShahrekord University of Medical SciencesShahrekordIran
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- Medical Plants Research Center, Basic Health Sciences InstituteShahrekord University of Medical SciencesShahrekordIran
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Le D, Chang A, Grams ME, Coresh J, Ishigami J. Pneumococcal vaccination effectiveness (PCV13 and PPSV23) in individuals with and without reduced kidney function: a test-negative design study. Clin Kidney J 2024; 17:sfae145. [PMID: 38915439 PMCID: PMC11194481 DOI: 10.1093/ckj/sfae145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/26/2024] Open
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Background Streptococcus pneumoniae vaccination effectiveness (VE) in individuals with reduced kidney function is unknown. We estimated pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13), pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23), and combined PCV13 and PPSV23 effectiveness against pneumococcal disease in individuals with and without reduced estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). Methods All eligible individuals (case and controls) were adults (aged ≥18 years) hospitalized within the Geisinger Health System and required to have S. pneumoniae urinary antigen testing (i.e. test-negative design). Vaccination records were obtained from the electronic health record and statewide vaccination registry. After controlling for the probability of receiving a pneumococcal vaccine, we used multivariable logistic regression models to estimate the odds ratios (ORs) of vaccination between those who did and did not meet the S. pneumoniae case definition. VE was calculated as (1 - OR) × 100%. Results There were 180 cases and 3889 controls (mean age 69 years, female 48%, white 97%, mean eGFR 71 mL/min/1.73 m2). The adjusted population PCV13 VE was 39% (95% CI 13%-58%), and combination PCV13 and PPSV23 was 39% (95% CI 12%-58%). PPSV23 VE was -3.7% (95% CI -57% to 32%). Stratified by eGFR, adjusted PCV13 VE was consistent in eGFR ≥60 [VE 38% (95% CI 2.9%-61%)] and 30-59 [VE 61% (95% CI 24%-80%)] without significant interaction. VE was not calculable for eGFR <30 due to small sample size. Conclusion PCV13 vaccination was associated with reduced risk of S. pneumoniae hospitalization in individuals with a reduced eGFR (30-59 mL/min/1.73 m2).
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- Dustin Le
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Departments of Nephrology and Population Health Sciences, Geisinger Health, Danville, PA, USA
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- Division of Precision Medicine, Department of Medicine, New York University, New York, NY, USA
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- Optimal Aging Institute, Department of Medicine, New York University, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Wang F. Interleukin‑18 binding protein: Biological properties and roles in human and animal immune regulation (Review). Biomed Rep 2024; 20:87. [PMID: 38665423 PMCID: PMC11040224 DOI: 10.3892/br.2024.1775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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IL-18 binding protein (IL-18BP) is a natural regulatory molecule of the proinflammatory cytokine IL-18. It can regulate activity of IL-18 by high affinity binding. The present review aimed to highlight developments, characteristics and functions of IL-18BP. IL-18BP serves biological and anti-pathological roles in treating disease. In humans, it modulates progression of a number of chronic diseases, such as adult-onset Still's disease. The present review summarizes molecular structure, role of IL-18BP in disease and interaction with other proteins in important pathological processes.
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- Fengxue Wang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Key Laboratory for Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment of Animal Disease at the Ministry of Agriculture, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Huhhot 010018, P.R. China
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Kondo T, Okada Y, Shizuya S, Yamaguchi N, Hatakeyama S, Maruyama K. Neuroimmune modulation by tryptophan derivatives in neurological and inflammatory disorders. Eur J Cell Biol 2024; 103:151418. [PMID: 38729083 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcb.2024.151418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2023] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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The nervous and immune systems are highly developed, and each performs specialized physiological functions. However, they work together, and their dysfunction is associated with various diseases. Specialized molecules, such as neurotransmitters, cytokines, and more general metabolites, are essential for the appropriate regulation of both systems. Tryptophan, an essential amino acid, is converted into functional molecules such as serotonin and kynurenine, both of which play important roles in the nervous and immune systems. The role of kynurenine metabolites in neurodegenerative and psychiatric diseases has recently received particular attention. Recently, we found that hyperactivity of the kynurenine pathway is a critical risk factor for septic shock. In this review, we first outline neuroimmune interactions and tryptophan derivatives and then summarized the changes in tryptophan metabolism in neurological disorders. Finally, we discuss the potential of tryptophan derivatives as therapeutic targets for neuroimmune disorders.
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- Takeshi Kondo
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Hokkaido 060-8636, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Wakayama Medical University School of Medicine, Wakayama 641-0012, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Wakayama Medical University School of Medicine, Wakayama 641-0012, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Aichi Medical University, Aichi 480-1195, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Hokkaido 060-8636, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Aichi Medical University, Aichi 480-1195, Japan.
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Ohayon S, Taib L, Verma NC, Iarossi M, Bhattacharya I, Marom B, Huttner D, Meller A. Full-Length Single Protein Molecules Tracking and Counting in Thin Silicon Channels. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2314319. [PMID: 38461367 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202314319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/11/2024]
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Emerging single-molecule protein sensing techniques are ushering in a transformative era in biomedical research. Nevertheless, challenges persist in realizing ultra-fast full-length protein sensing, including loss of molecular integrity due to protein fragmentation, biases introduced by antibodies affinity, identification of proteoforms, and low throughputs. Here, a single-molecule method for parallel protein separation and tracking is introduced, yielding multi-dimensional molecular properties used for their identification. Proteins are tagged by chemo-selective dual amino-acid specific labels and are electrophoretically separated by their mass/charge in custom-designed thin silicon channel with subwavelength height. This approach allows analysis of thousands of individual proteins within a few minutes by tracking their motion during the migration. The power of the method is demonstrated by quantifying a cytokine panel for host-response discrimination between viral and bacterial infections. Moreover, it is shown that two clinically-relevant splice isoforms of Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) can be accurately quantified from human serum samples. Being non-destructive and compatible with full-length intact proteins, this method opens up ways for antibody-free single-protein molecule quantification.
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- Shilo Ohayon
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Technion-IIT, Haifa, 3200003, Israel
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Technion-IIT, Haifa, 3200003, Israel
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Technion-IIT, Haifa, 3200003, Israel
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Technion-IIT, Haifa, 3200003, Israel
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Technion-IIT, Haifa, 3200003, Israel
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Technion-IIT, Haifa, 3200003, Israel
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Technion-IIT, Haifa, 3200003, Israel
- Russell Berrie Nanotechnology Institute, Technion-IIT, Haifa, 3200003, Israel
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Deng X, Lv C, Wang T, Guo J, Luo R, Qi J, Sima M, Yue D, Gao Y. Antiviral activity of theaflavins against Zika virus in vivo and in vitro. J Infect Chemother 2024; 30:571-578. [PMID: 38036028 DOI: 10.1016/j.jiac.2023.11.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The prevalence and infection of the Zika virus (ZIKV) have recently posed a major threat to global public health security. However, there is currently a lack of specific vaccines and effective antiviral drugs for ZIKV infection. METHODS Theaflavins TF1 and TF2 were selected by evaluating the anti-Zika virus activity of four kinds of theaflavins in vitro. Subsequently, in vivo, we investigated the effects of TF1 and TF2 on weight, survival, tissue viral load, and cytokines in ZIKV-infected mice. RESULTS We compared the anti-ZIKV activity of four theaflavins (TFs) in cells and found that TF1 and TF2b significantly inhibited the replication of ZIKV/Z16006 toxic strain in BHK and Vero cells by inhibiting the replication and release of ZIKV, while no similar effects were observed for TF2a and TF3. In vivo assay, we only found that TF2b improved the survival rate of infected mice. In tissues of ZIKV-infected mice, the viral load was higher in spleen and blood, followed by liver, epididymis, and testis, the lowest in muscle. Additionally, TF2b treatment significantly reduced the expression of cytokines (IL-6, IL-1β, TNF-α) and chemokines (CCL2, CCL5, CXCL10) induced by ZIKV infection. CONCLUSIONS These findings suggest that TF2b has a potent antiviral effect and can be used as a potential candidate for the treatment of ZIKV infection.
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- Xiuwen Deng
- College of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin 130117, China; Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun 130122, China
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, 130122, China; The Research Center for Preclinical Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, 646000, China
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, 130122, China
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, 130122, China; College of Life Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, China
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, 130122, China
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, 130122, China; College of Life Sciences, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130021, China
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- College of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin, 130117, China; Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, 130122, China
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- College of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin, 130117, China; School of Basic Medical Sciences, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin, 130117, China.
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- College of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin, 130117, China; Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, 130122, China.
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Jiang Z, Yu J, Zhou H, Feng J, Xu Z, Wan M, Zhang W, He Y, Jia C, Shao S, Guo H, Liu B. Research hotspots and emerging trends of mesenchymal stem cells in cardiovascular diseases: a bibliometric-based visual analysis. Front Cardiovasc Med 2024; 11:1394453. [PMID: 38873270 PMCID: PMC11169657 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2024.1394453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
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Background Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have important research value and broad application prospects in cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). However, few bibliometric analyses on MSCs in cardiovascular diseases are available. This study aims to provide a thorough review of the cooperation and influence of countries, institutions, authors, and journals in the field of MSCs in cardiovascular diseases, with the provision of discoveries in the latest progress, evolution paths, frontier research hotspots, and future research trends in the regarding field. Methods The articles related to MSCs in cardiovascular diseases were retrieved from the Web of Science. The bibliometric study was performed by CiteSpace and VOSviewer, and the knowledge map was generated based on data obtained from retrieved articles. Results In our study, a total of 4,852 publications launched before August 31, 2023 were accessed through the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database via our searching strategy. Significant fluctuations in global publications were observed in the field of MSCs in CVDs. China emerged as the nation with the largest number of publications, yet a shortage of high-quality articles was noted. The interplay among countries, institutions, journals and authors is visually represented in the enclosed figures. Importantly, current research trends and hotspots are elucidated. Cluster analysis on references has highlighted the considerable interest in exosomes, extracellular vesicles, and microvesicles. Besides, keywords analysis revealed a strong emphasis on myocardial infarction, therapy, and transplantation. Treatment methods-related keywords were prominent, while keywords associated with extracellular vesicles gathered significant attention from the long-term perspective. Conclusion MSCs in CVDs have become a topic of active research interest, showcasing its latent value and potential. By summarizing the latest progress, identifying the research hotspots, and discussing the future trends in the advancement of MSCs in CVDs, we aim to offer valuable insights for considering research prospects.
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- Zhihang Jiang
- Department of Anatomy, School of Chinese Integrative Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Chinese Integrative Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Chinese Integrative Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Chinese Integrative Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Chinese Integrative Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Chinese Integrative Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Chinese Integrative Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Public Health, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Chinese Integrative Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Chinese Integrative Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Chinese Integrative Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Dore MP, Pes GM. Trained Immunity and Trained Tolerance: The Case of Helicobacter pylori Infection. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:5856. [PMID: 38892046 PMCID: PMC11172748 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25115856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2024] [Revised: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Trained immunity is a concept in immunology in which innate immune cells, such as monocytes and macrophages, exhibit enhanced responsiveness and memory-like characteristics following initial contact with a pathogenic stimulus that may promote a more effective immune defense following subsequent contact with the same pathogen. Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium that colonizes the stomach lining, is etiologically associated with various gastrointestinal diseases, including gastritis, peptic ulcer, gastric adenocarcinoma, MALT lymphoma, and extra gastric disorders. It has been demonstrated that repeated exposure to H. pylori can induce trained immunity in the innate immune cells of the gastric mucosa, which become more responsive and better able to respond to subsequent H. pylori infections. However, interactions between H. pylori and trained immunity are intricate and produce both beneficial and detrimental effects. H. pylori infection is characterized histologically as the presence of both an acute and chronic inflammatory response called acute-on-chronic inflammation, or gastritis. The clinical outcomes of ongoing inflammation include intestinal metaplasia, gastric atrophy, and dysplasia. These same mechanisms may also reduce immunotolerance and trigger autoimmune pathologies in the host. This review focuses on the relationship between trained immunity and H. pylori and underscores the dynamic interplay between the immune system and the pathogen in the context of gastric colonization and inflammation.
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- Maria Pina Dore
- Dipartimento di Medicina, Chirurgia e Farmacia, University of Sassari, Clinica Medica, Viale San Pietro 8, 07100 Sassari, Italy;
- Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza Blvd, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Dipartimento di Medicina, Chirurgia e Farmacia, University of Sassari, Clinica Medica, Viale San Pietro 8, 07100 Sassari, Italy;
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Yuksek T, Gonul M, Kartal SP, Gungor EB, Hatil SI. Elucidating the role of T-Reg related cytokines: serum transforming growth factor beta and interleukin-35 in alopecia areata. Arch Dermatol Res 2024; 316:205. [PMID: 38787409 DOI: 10.1007/s00403-024-02901-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Previous studies demonstrated that Th1 cytokines like IL-2, IL-12 and IFN-γ have initiatory role in alopecia areata (AA) and positive correlation with disease severity. They informed that serum levels of Th17 cytokines, IL-17, IL-22, IL-23 increased in active AA patients and corelated, particularly IL-17, with disease severity. In recent reports it was showed the balance between Th17 and Treg cells is crucial for maintaining tolerance to self-antigens, and an imbalance towards Th17 may contribute to the development of autoimmune diseases like AA. But research on serum Treg markers in AA is limited. It was aimed to investigate whether the Treg cells have a role in the pathogenesis of AA analyzing the serum levels of Treg cytokines IL-35 and TGF-β in the patients with AA. 42 AA patients and 38 healthy controls were enrolled. Patient demographics, clinical data, disease severity assessed by Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) scores were recorded. Serum samples were collected and analyzed for TGF-β and IL-35 levels using ELISA kits. The cytokine levels in both groups were statistically compared. Their relation with parameters of demographic and severity of disease was evaluated. The patient and control groups had no statistically significant difference, there was 71.4% males and 28.6% females in patient group, while the control group had 63.2% males and 36.8% females, Severity analysis classified 18 patients with mild AA, 19 with moderate AA, and 5 with alopecia totalis/areata universalis. While TGF-β levels exhibited no significant difference between groups, IL-35 levels were significantly elevated in AA patients (p = 0.002). Logistic regression identified IL-35 as a significant parameter influencing disease status (OR = 1.055). Correlation analysis revealed a weak positive correlation between patient age and IL-35 levels (r = 0.436; p = 0.004). Notably, IL-35 levels displayed a significant decrease in individuals with antinuclear antibody (ANA) positivity. No correlations were identified between cytokine levels and disease severity, prognosis, or disease activity. Elevated IL-35 levels suggest that IL-35 and specific Treg cell subsets can play a role in AA pathogenesis. The nuanced roles of TGF-β and IL-35 highlight the need for comprehensive studies to interpret their implications in the complex immunopathogenesis of AA. These findings open avenues for further research, positioning IL-35 as a prospective target for investigating and potentially intervening in AA pathogenesis.
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- Tugcan Yuksek
- Department of Dermatology, Girne Dr. Akcicek State Hosiptal, Kyrenia, Cyprus.
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- Ankara Etlik City Hospital Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Health Sciences University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Ankara Etlik City Hospital Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Health Sciences University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Department of Clinic Biochemistry, Health Sciences University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Department of Clinic Biochemistry, Health Sciences University, Ankara, Turkey
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Nguyen HN, Jeong Y, Kim Y, Kim YH, Athar H, Castaldi PJ, Hersh CP, Padera RF, Sholl LM, Vivero M, Sharma NS, Yun J, Merriam LT, Yuan K, Kim EY, Brenner MB. Leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF) receptor amplifies pathogenic activation of fibroblasts in lung fibrosis. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2024:2024.05.21.595153. [PMID: 38826450 PMCID: PMC11142130 DOI: 10.1101/2024.05.21.595153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2024]
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Fibrosis drives end-organ damage in many diseases. However, clinical trials targeting individual upstream activators of fibroblasts, such as TGFβ, have largely failed. Here, we target the leukemia inhibitory factor receptor (LIFR) as a "master amplifier" of multiple upstream activators of lung fibroblasts. In idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), the most common fibrotic lung disease, we found that lung myofibroblasts had high LIF expression. Further, TGFβ1, one of the key drivers of fibrosis, upregulated LIF expression in IPF fibroblasts. In vitro anti-LIFR antibody blocking on human IPF lung fibroblasts reduced induction of profibrotic genes downstream of TGFβ1, IL-4 and IL-13. Further, siRNA silencing of LIFR in IPF precision cut lung slices reduced expression of fibrotic proteins. Together, we find that LIFR drives an autocrine positive feedback loop that amplifies and sustains pathogenic activation of IPF fibroblasts downstream of multiple external stimuli, implicating LIFR as a therapeutic target in fibrosis. Significance Statement Fibroblasts have a central role in the pathogenesis of fibrotic diseases. However, due to in part to multiple profibrotic stimuli, targeting a single activator of fibroblasts, like TGFβ, has not yielded successful clinical treatments. We hypothesized that a more effective therapeutic strategy is identifying a downstream "master amplifier" of a range of upstream profibrotic stimuli. This study identifies the leukemia inhibitory factor receptor (LIFR) on fibrotic lung fibroblasts amplifies multiple profibrotic stimuli, such as IL-13 and TGFβ. Blocking LIFR reduced fibrosis in ex vivo lung tissue from patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). LIFR, acting as a master amplifier downstream of fibroblast activation, offers an alternative therapeutic strategy for fibrotic diseases.
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Papagiannis D, Kourek C, Briasoulis A, Fradelos EC, Papagianni ED, Papadimopoulos I, Giamouzis G, Skoularigis J, Xanthopoulos A. Pneumococcal and Influenza Vaccination Coverage in Patients with Heart Failure: A Systematic Review. J Clin Med 2024; 13:3029. [PMID: 38892740 PMCID: PMC11172599 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13113029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2024] [Revised: 05/18/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Background/Objectives: As heart failure (HF) patients face increased vulnerability to respiratory infections, optimizing pneumococcal and influenza vaccination coverage becomes pivotal for mitigating additional health risks and reducing hospitalizations, morbidity, and mortality rates within this population. In this specific subpopulation of patients, vaccination coverage for pneumococcal and influenza holds heightened significance compared to other vaccines due to their susceptibility to respiratory infections, which can exacerbate existing cardiovascular conditions and lead to severe complications or even death. However, despite the recognized benefits, vaccination coverage among HF patients remains below expectations. The aim of the present systematic review was to assess the vaccination coverage for influenza and pneumococcus in HF patients from 2005 to 2023 and the vaccination's effects on survival and hospitalizations. Methods: The authors developed the protocol of the review in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines, and the search was performed in databases including PubMed and Scopus. After the initial search, 851 studies were found in PubMed Library and 1961 in Scopus (total of 2812 studies). Results: After the initial evaluation, 23 publications were finally included in the analysis. The total study population consisted of 6,093,497 participants. Regarding the influenza vaccine, vaccination coverage ranged from low rates of 2.5% to very high rates of 97%, while the respective pneumococcal vaccination coverage ranged from 20% to 84.6%. Most studies demonstrated a beneficial effect of vaccination on survival and hospitalizations. Conclusions: The present systematic review study showed a wide variety of vaccination coverage among patients with heart failure.
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- Dimitrios Papagiannis
- Public Health & Adults Immunization Lab, Department of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, 41110 Larissa, Greece;
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- Department of Cardiology, 417 Army Share Fund Hospital of Athens (NIMTS), 11521 Athens, Greece;
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11528 Athens, Greece;
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- Laboratory of Clinical Nursing, Department of Nursing, University of Thessaly, 41110 Larissa, Greece;
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, University General Hospital of Larissa, 41500 Larissa, Greece;
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- Alma Mater Studiorum-Medicine and Surgery, University of Bologna, Via Zamboni, 33, 40126 Bologna, Italy;
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Larissa, 41100 Larissa, Greece;
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Larissa, 41100 Larissa, Greece;
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Larissa, 41100 Larissa, Greece;
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Crocetti L, Khlebnikov AI, Guerrini G, Schepetkin IA, Melani F, Giovannoni MP, Quinn MT. Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Pyrazolo[1,5- a]quinazolines. Molecules 2024; 29:2421. [PMID: 38893295 PMCID: PMC11173647 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29112421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Chronic inflammation contributes to a number of diseases. Therefore, control of the inflammatory response is an important therapeutic goal. To identify novel anti-inflammatory compounds, we synthesized and screened a library of 80 pyrazolo[1,5-a]quinazoline compounds and related derivatives. Screening of these compounds for their ability to inhibit lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced nuclear factor κB (NF-κB) transcriptional activity in human THP-1Blue monocytic cells identified 13 compounds with anti-inflammatory activity (IC50 < 50 µM) in a cell-based test system, with two of the most potent being compounds 13i (5-[(4-sulfamoylbenzyl)oxy]pyrazolo[1,5-a]quinazoline-3-carboxamide) and 16 (5-[(4-(methylsulfinyl)benzyloxy]pyrazolo[1,5-a]quinazoline-3-carboxamide). Pharmacophore mapping of potential targets predicted that 13i and 16 may be ligands for three mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs), including extracellular signal-regulated kinase 2 (ERK2), p38α, and c-Jun N-terminal kinase 3 (JNK3). Indeed, molecular modeling supported that these compounds could effectively bind to ERK2, p38α, and JNK3, with the highest complementarity to JNK3. The key residues of JNK3 important for this binding were identified. Moreover, compounds 13i and 16 exhibited micromolar binding affinities for JNK1, JNK2, and JNK3. Thus, our results demonstrate the potential for developing lead anti-inflammatory drugs based on the pyrazolo[1,5-a]quinazoline and related scaffolds that are targeted toward MAPKs.
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- Letizia Crocetti
- Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, Psicologia, Area del Farmaco e Salute del Bambino (NEUROFARBA), Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Section, University of Florence, Via Ugo Schiff 6, 50019 Florence, Italy; (L.C.); (F.M.); (M.P.G.)
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- Kizhner Research Center, National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, Tomsk 634050, Russia;
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- Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, Psicologia, Area del Farmaco e Salute del Bambino (NEUROFARBA), Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Section, University of Florence, Via Ugo Schiff 6, 50019 Florence, Italy; (L.C.); (F.M.); (M.P.G.)
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- Department of Microbiology and Cell Biology, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717, USA;
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- Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, Psicologia, Area del Farmaco e Salute del Bambino (NEUROFARBA), Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Section, University of Florence, Via Ugo Schiff 6, 50019 Florence, Italy; (L.C.); (F.M.); (M.P.G.)
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- Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, Psicologia, Area del Farmaco e Salute del Bambino (NEUROFARBA), Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Section, University of Florence, Via Ugo Schiff 6, 50019 Florence, Italy; (L.C.); (F.M.); (M.P.G.)
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- Department of Microbiology and Cell Biology, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717, USA;
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Liu W, Tian G, Chen C, Zhang M, Chen Z, Chen T, Lin Z, Wu W, Wu Y, Wu K, Liu Q. Application of biological agents in the treatment of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1378384. [PMID: 38831887 PMCID: PMC11144864 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1378384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
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Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) has been traditionally treated using glucocorticoids and immunosuppressants. However, these treatment modes are associated with high recurrence AAV rates and adverse reactions. Therefore, treatment strategies for AAV need to be urgently optimized. The efficacy and safety of biological agents in the treatment of vasculitis have been clinically validated. This review comprehensively summarizes the evidence-based support for the clinical use of existing biological agents in AAV. The findings reveal that multiple biological agents not only effectively reduce the adverse reactions associated with glucocorticoids and immunosuppressants but also demonstrate significant therapeutic efficacy. Notably, rituximab, an anti-CD20 antibody, has emerged as a first-line treatment option for AAV. Mepolizumab has shown promising results in relapsed and refractory eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis. Other biological agents targeting cytokines, complement, and other pathways have also demonstrated clinical benefits in recent studies. The widespread application of biological agents provides new insights into the treatment of AAV and is expected to drive further clinical research. These advancements not only improve patient outcomes but also offer more possibilities and hope in the field of AAV treatment.
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- Weijun Liu
- Department of Nephrology, Jieyang People’s Hospital, Jieyang, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Jieyang People’s Hospital, Jieyang, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Jieyang People’s Hospital, Jieyang, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Jieyang People’s Hospital, Jieyang, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Jieyang People’s Hospital, Jieyang, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Jieyang People’s Hospital, Jieyang, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Jieyang People’s Hospital, Jieyang, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Jieyang People’s Hospital, Jieyang, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Jieyang People’s Hospital, Jieyang, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Jieyang People’s Hospital, Jieyang, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Jieyang People’s Hospital, Jieyang, China
- Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Clinical Nephrology (Sun Yat-sen University) and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nephrology, Guangzhou, China
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Alsabbagh MM. Cytokines in psoriasis: From pathogenesis to targeted therapy. Hum Immunol 2024; 85:110814. [PMID: 38768527 DOI: 10.1016/j.humimm.2024.110814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2024] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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Psoriasis is a multifactorial disease that affects 0.84% of the global population and it can be associated with disabling comorbidities. As patients present with thick scaly lesions, psoriasis was long believed to be a disorder of keratinocytes. Psoriasis is now understood to be the outcome of the interaction between immunological and environmental factors in individuals with genetic predisposition. While it was initially thought to be solely mediated by cytokines of type-1 immunity, namely interferon-γ, interleukin-2, and interleukin-12 because it responds very well to cyclosporine, a reversible IL-2 inhibitor; the discovery of Th-17 cells advanced the understanding of the disease and helped the development of biological therapy. This article aims to provide a comprehensive review of the role of cytokines in psoriasis, highlighting areas of controversy and identifying the connection between cytokine imbalance and disease manifestations. It also presents the approved targeted treatments for psoriasis and those currently under investigation.
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- Manahel Mahmood Alsabbagh
- Princess Al-Jawhara Center for Molecular Medicine and Inherited Disorders and Department of Molecular Medicine, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain.
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Michel M, Renaud D, Schmidt R, Einkemmer M, Laser LV, Michel E, Dubowy KO, Karall D, Laser KT, Scholl-Bürgi S. Altered Serum Proteins Suggest Inflammation, Fibrogenesis and Angiogenesis in Adult Patients with a Fontan Circulation. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:5416. [PMID: 38791454 PMCID: PMC11121818 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25105416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2024] [Revised: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Previous omics research in patients with complex congenital heart disease and single-ventricle circulation (irrespective of the stage of palliative repair) revealed alterations in cardiac and systemic metabolism, inter alia abnormalities in energy metabolism, and inflammation, oxidative stress or endothelial dysfunction. We employed an affinity-proteomics approach focused on cell surface markers, cytokines, and chemokines in the serum of 20 adult Fontan patients with a good functioning systemic left ventricle, and we 20 matched controls to reveal any specific processes on a cellular level. Analysis of 349 proteins revealed 4 altered protein levels related to chronic inflammation, with elevated levels of syndecan-1 and glycophorin-A, as well as decreased levels of leukemia inhibitory factor and nerve growth factor-ß in Fontan patients compared to controls. All in all, this means that Fontan circulation carries specific physiological and metabolic instabilities, including chronic inflammation, oxidative stress imbalance, and consequently, possible damage to cell structure and alterations in translational pathways. A combination of proteomics-based biomarkers and the traditional biomarkers (uric acid, γGT, and cholesterol) performed best in classification (patient vs. control). A metabolism- and signaling-based approach may be helpful for a better understanding of Fontan (patho-)physiology. Syndecan-1, glycophorin-A, leukemia inhibitory factor, and nerve growth factor-ß, especially in combination with uric acid, γGT, and cholesterol, might be interesting candidate parameters to complement traditional diagnostic imaging tools and the determination of traditional biomarkers, yielding a better understanding of the development of comorbidities in Fontan patients, and they may play a future role in the identification of targets to mitigate inflammation and comorbidities in Fontan patients.
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- Miriam Michel
- Department of Child and Adolescent Health, Division of Pediatrics III—Cardiology, Pulmonology, Allergology and Cystic Fibrosis, Medical University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria;
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- Fundamental and Biomedical Sciences, Paris-Cité University, 75006 Paris, France;
- Health Sciences Faculty, Universidad Europea Miguel de Cervantes, 47012 Valladolid, Spain
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Health, Division of Pediatrics III—Cardiology, Pulmonology, Allergology and Cystic Fibrosis, Medical University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria;
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- Center of Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Disease, Heart and Diabetes Center North Rhine-Westphalia, Ruhr-University of Bochum, 32545 Bad Oeynhausen, Germany; (L.V.L.); (K.O.D.); (K.T.L.)
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- Clinic for Pediatrics, Medizin Campus Bodensee, 88048 Friedrichshafen, Germany;
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- Center of Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Disease, Heart and Diabetes Center North Rhine-Westphalia, Ruhr-University of Bochum, 32545 Bad Oeynhausen, Germany; (L.V.L.); (K.O.D.); (K.T.L.)
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Health, Division Pediatrics I—Inherited Metabolic Disorders, Medical University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria (S.S.-B.)
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- Center of Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Disease, Heart and Diabetes Center North Rhine-Westphalia, Ruhr-University of Bochum, 32545 Bad Oeynhausen, Germany; (L.V.L.); (K.O.D.); (K.T.L.)
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Health, Division Pediatrics I—Inherited Metabolic Disorders, Medical University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria (S.S.-B.)
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Tian Y, Gao X, Yang X, Chen S, Ren Y. Glioma-derived exosome Lncrna Agap2-As1 promotes glioma proliferation and metastasis by mediating Tgf-β1 secretion of myeloid-derived suppressor cells. Heliyon 2024; 10:e29949. [PMID: 38699039 PMCID: PMC11064146 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024] Open
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Background Glioma (GBM) is the most prevalent malignancy worldwide with high morbidity and mortality. Exosome-mediated transfer of long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) has been reported to be associated with human cancers, containing GBM. Meanwhile, myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) play a vital role in mediating the immunosuppressive environments in GBM. Objectives This study is designed to explore the role and mechanism of exosomal (Exo) lncRNA AGAP2-AS1 on the MDSC pathway in GBM. Methods AGAP2-AS1, microRNA-486-3p (miR-486-3p), and Transforming growth factor beta-1 (TGF-β1) levels were detected by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). Cell proliferation, apoptosis, migration, and invasion were detected by 5-ethynyl-2'-deoxyuridine (EdU), flow cytometry, and Transwell assays. E-cadherin, Vimentin, CD9, CD81, and TGF-β1 protein levels were examined using Western blot. Exosomes were detected by a transmission electron microscope (TEM). Binding between miR-486-3p and AGAP2-AS1 or TGF-β1 was predicted by LncBase or TargetScan and then verified using a dual-luciferase reporter assay. Results AGAP2-AS1 was highly expressed in GBM tissues and cells. Functionally, AGAP2-AS1 absence or TGF-β1 knockdown repressed tumor cell growth and metastasis. Furthermore, Exo-AGAP2-AS1 from GBM cells regulated TGF-β1 expression via sponging miR-486-3p in MDSCs. Exo-AGAP2-AS1 upregulation facilitated GBM cell growth and metastasis via the MDSC pathway. Conclusion Exo-AGAP2-AS1 boosted GBM cell development partly by regulating the MDSC pathway, hinting at a promising therapeutic target for GBM treatment.
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- Yanlong Tian
- Department of Pathology, No. 215 Hospital of Shaanxi Nuclear Industry, Xianyang, 712000, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Pathology, No. 215 Hospital of Shaanxi Nuclear Industry, Xianyang, 712000, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Pathology, No. 215 Hospital of Shaanxi Nuclear Industry, Xianyang, 712000, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, No. 215 Hospital of Shaanxi Nuclear Industry, Xianyang, 712000, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, No. 215 Hospital of Shaanxi Nuclear Industry, Xianyang, 712000, Shaanxi, China
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Arrari F, Jabri MA, Ayari A, Dakhli N, Ben Fayala C, Boubaker S, Sebai H. Amino acid HPLC-FLD analysis of spirulina and its protective mechanism against the combination of obesity and colitis in wistar rats. Heliyon 2024; 10:e30103. [PMID: 38694088 PMCID: PMC11061748 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024] Open
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Objective The cafeteria diet (CD), designed as an experimental diet mimicking the obesogenic diet, may contribute to the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). This study delves into the influence of spirulina (SP) on obesity associated with colitis in Wistar rats. Methods The amino acids composition of SP was analyzed using HPLC-FLD. Animals were equally separated into eight groups, each containing seven animals and treated daily for eight weeks as follows: Control diet (SD), cafeteria diet (CD) group, CD + SP (500 mg/kg) and SD + SP. Ulcerative colitis was provoked by rectal injection of acetic acid (AA) (3 % v/v, 5 ml/kg b.w.) on the last day of treatment in the following groups: SD + AA, SD + AA + SP, CD + AA, and CD + AA + SP. Results Findings revealed that UC and/or CD increased the abdominal fat, weights gain, and colons. Moreover, severe colonic alteration, perturbations in the serum metabolic parameters associated with an oxidative stress state in the colonic mucosa, defined by overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and increased levels of plasma scavenging activity (PSA). Additionally, obesity exacerbated the severity of AA-induced UC promoting inflammation marked by the overexpression of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Significantly, treatment with SP provided notable protection against inflammation severity, reduced histopathological alterations, attenuated lipid peroxidation (MDA), and enhanced antioxidant enzyme activities (CAT, SOD, and GPX) along with non-enzymatic antioxidants (GSH and SH-G). Conclusions Thus, the antioxidant effects and anti-inflammatory proprieties of SP could be attributed to its richness in amino acids, which could potentially mitigate inflammation severity in obese subjects suffering from ulcerative colitis. These results imply that SP hold promise as a therapeutic agent for managing of UC, particularly in individuals with concomitant obesity. Understanding SP's mechanisms of action may lead novel treatment strategies for inflammatory bowel diseases and hyperlipidemia in medical research.
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- Fatma Arrari
- Université de Jendouba, Institut Supérieur de Biotechnologie de Béja, LR: Physiologie Fonctionnelle et Valorisation des Bio-Ressources, 9000, Béja, Tunisia
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- Université de Jendouba, Institut Supérieur de Biotechnologie de Béja, LR: Physiologie Fonctionnelle et Valorisation des Bio-Ressources, 9000, Béja, Tunisia
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- Université de Jendouba, Institut Supérieur de Biotechnologie de Béja, LR: Physiologie Fonctionnelle et Valorisation des Bio-Ressources, 9000, Béja, Tunisia
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- Université de Jendouba, Institut Supérieur de Biotechnologie de Béja, LR: Physiologie Fonctionnelle et Valorisation des Bio-Ressources, 9000, Béja, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire d'anatomie Pathologique Humaine et Expérimentale, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, 13, Place Pasteur, Tunis, 1002, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire d'anatomie Pathologique Humaine et Expérimentale, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, 13, Place Pasteur, Tunis, 1002, Tunisia
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- Université de Jendouba, Institut Supérieur de Biotechnologie de Béja, LR: Physiologie Fonctionnelle et Valorisation des Bio-Ressources, 9000, Béja, Tunisia
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Azamor T, Cunha DP, Nobre Pires KS, Lira Tanabe EL, Melgaço JG, Vieira da Silva AM, Ribeiro-Alves M, Calvo TL, Tubarão LN, da Silva J, Fernandes CB, Fonseca de Souza A, Torrentes de Carvalho A, Avvad-Portari E, da Cunha Guida L, Gomes L, Lopes Moreira ME, Dinis Ano Bom AP, Cristina da Costa Neves P, Missailidis S, Vasconcelos Z, Borbely AU, Moraes MO. Decidual production of interferon lambda in response to ZIKV persistence: Clinical evidence and in vitro modelling. Heliyon 2024; 10:e30613. [PMID: 38737240 PMCID: PMC11087979 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024] Open
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Zika virus (ZIKV) infections during pregnancy can result in Congenital Zika Syndrome (CZS), a range of severe neurological outcomes in fetuses that primarily occur during early gestational stages possibly due to placental damage. Although some placentas can maintain ZIKV persistence for weeks or months after the initial infection and diagnosis, the impact of this viral persistence is still unknown. Here, we aimed to investigate the immunological repercussion of ZIKV persistence in term placentas. As such, term placentas from 64 pregnant women diagnosed with Zika in different gestational periods were analyzed by ZIKV RT-qPCR, examination of decidua and placental villous histopathology, and expression of inflammation-related genes and IFNL1-4. Subsequently, we explored primary cultures of term decidual Extravillous Trophoblasts (EVTs) and Term Chorionic Villi (TCV) explants, as in vitro models to access the immunological consequences of placental ZIKV infection. Placenta from CZS cases presented low IFNL1-4 expression, evidencing the critical protective role of theses cytokines in the clinical outcome. Term placentas cleared for ZIKV showed increased levels of IFNL1, 3, and 4, whether viral persistence was related with a proinflammatory profile. Conversely, upon ZIKV persistence placentas with decidual inflammation showed high IFNL1-4 levels. In vitro experiments showed that term EVTs are more permissive, and secreted higher levels of IFN-α2 and IFN-λ1 compared to TCV explants. The results suggest that, upon ZIKV persistence, the maternal-skewed decidua contributes to placental inflammatory and antiviral signature, through chronic deciduitis and IFNL upregulation. Although further studies are needed to elucidate the mechanisms underlying the decidual responses against ZIKV. Hence, this study presents unique insights and valuable in vitro models for evaluating the immunological landscape of placentas upon ZIKV persistence.
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Safiaghdam H, Baniameri S, Aminianfar H, Mohajeri SF, Dehghan MM, Tayebi L, Nokhbatolfoghahaei H, Khojasteh A. Evaluating osteogenic potential of a 3D-printed bioceramic-based scaffold for critical-sized defect treatment: an in vivo and in vitro investigation. In Vitro Cell Dev Biol Anim 2024:10.1007/s11626-024-00912-4. [PMID: 38743380 DOI: 10.1007/s11626-024-00912-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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The integration of precision medicine principles into bone tissue engineering has ignited a wave of research focused on customizing intricate scaffolds through advanced 3D printing techniques. Bioceramics, known for their exceptional biocompatibility and osteoconductivity, have emerged as a promising material in this field. This article aims to evaluate the regenerative capabilities of a composite scaffold composed of 3D-printed gelatin combined with hydroxyapatite/tricalcium phosphate bioceramics (G/HA/TCP), incorporating human dental pulp-derived stem cells (hDPSCs). Using 3D powder printing, we created cross-shaped biphasic calcium phosphate scaffolds with a gelatin layer. The bone-regenerating potential of these scaffolds, along with hDPSCs, was assessed through in vitro analyses and in vivo studies with 60 rats and critical-sized calvarial defects. The assessment included analyzing cellular proliferation, differentiation, and alkaline phosphatase activity (ALP), and concluded with a detailed histological evaluation of bone regeneration. Our study revealed a highly favorable scenario, displaying not only desirable cellular attachment and proliferation on the scaffolds but also a notable enhancement in the ALP activity of hDPSCs, underscoring their pivotal role in bone regeneration. However, the histological examination of calvarial defects at the 12-wk mark yielded a rather modest level of bone regeneration across all experimental groups. The test and cell group exhibited significant bone formation compared to all other groups except the control and cell group. This underscores the complexity of the regenerative process and paves the way for further in-depth investigations aimed at improving the potential of the composite scaffolds.
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- Hannaneh Safiaghdam
- Dental Research Center, Research Institute of Dental Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Dental Research Center, Research Institute of Dental Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
- Institute of Biomedical Research, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Institute of Biomedical Research, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Surgery and Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Institute of Biomedical Research, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Surgery and Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Helmerich Advanced Technology Research Center, Oklahoma State University, Tulsa, OK, 74106, USA
- Department of Developmental Sciences, Marquette University School of Dentistry, Milwaukee, WI, 53233, USA
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- Dental Research Center, Research Institute of Dental Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Dental Research Center, Research Institute of Dental Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Sánchez-Ortí JV, Balanzá-Martínez V, Correa-Ghisays P, Selva-Vera G, Vila-Francés J, Magdalena-Benedito R, San-Martin C, Victor VM, Escribano-Lopez I, Hernandez-Mijares A, Vivas-Lalinde J, Crespo-Facorro B, Tabarés-Seisdedos R. Inflammation and weight change related to neurocognitive and functional impairment in diabetes and psychiatric disorders. SPANISH JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY AND MENTAL HEALTH 2024:S2950-2853(24)00030-9. [PMID: 38740330 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjpmh.2024.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Obesity is a global pandemic associated with various cardio-metabolic and psychiatric disorders. Neurocognitive and functional deficits have been associated with several somatic and psychiatric disorders. Adiposity-related inflammation has recently emerged as a key risk factor for neurocognitive and functional impairments. This prospective transdiagnostic study aimed to investigate the role of adiposity-related inflammatory markers in neurocognitive and functional outcomes associated with weight changes. METHODS Peripheral blood inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers and neurocognitive and functional performance were assessed twice over 1 year in 165 individuals, including 30 with schizophrenia, 42 with bipolar disorder, 35 with major depressive disorder, 30 with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and 28 healthy controls. Participants were stratified by body mass index into categories of type 2 obesity (T2OB; n=30), type 1 obesity (T1OB; n=42), overweight (OW; n=53), and average weight (NW; n=40). Mixed one-way analysis of covariance and linear and binary logistic regression analyses were performed. RESULTS Compared with NW, T2OB and T1OB were significantly associated with impaired neurocognitive and functional performance (p<0.01; η2p=0.06-0.12) and higher levels of C-reactive protein and platelets (PLT) (p<0.01; η2p=0.08-0.16), with small-to-moderate effect sizes. IL-6, IL-10, and PLT were key factors for detecting significant weight changes in T1OB and T2OB over time. Regression models revealed that inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers and cellular adhesion molecules were significantly associated with neurocognitive and functional performance (p<0.05). DISCUSSION Obesity is characterized by neurocognitive and functional impairments alongside low-grade systemic inflammation. Adiposity-related inflammatory biomarkers may contribute to neurocognitive and functional decline in individuals with T2DM and psychiatric disorders. Our data suggest that these biomarkers facilitate the identification of specific subgroups of individuals at higher risk of developing obesity.
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- Joan Vicent Sánchez-Ortí
- INCLIVA - Health Research Institute, Valencia, Spain; Center for Biomedical Research in Mental Health Network (CIBERSAM), Health Institute, Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; TMAP - Evaluation Unit in Personal Autonomy, Dependency and Serious Mental Disorders, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain; Faculty of Psychology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- INCLIVA - Health Research Institute, Valencia, Spain; Center for Biomedical Research in Mental Health Network (CIBERSAM), Health Institute, Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; TMAP - Evaluation Unit in Personal Autonomy, Dependency and Serious Mental Disorders, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain; Teaching Unit of Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain; Mental Health Unit of Catarroja, Valencia, Spain
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- INCLIVA - Health Research Institute, Valencia, Spain; Center for Biomedical Research in Mental Health Network (CIBERSAM), Health Institute, Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; TMAP - Evaluation Unit in Personal Autonomy, Dependency and Serious Mental Disorders, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain; Faculty of Psychology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain; Teaching Unit of Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- INCLIVA - Health Research Institute, Valencia, Spain; Center for Biomedical Research in Mental Health Network (CIBERSAM), Health Institute, Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; TMAP - Evaluation Unit in Personal Autonomy, Dependency and Serious Mental Disorders, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain; Teaching Unit of Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- IDAL - Intelligent Data Analysis Laboratory, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- TMAP - Evaluation Unit in Personal Autonomy, Dependency and Serious Mental Disorders, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain; Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- INCLIVA - Health Research Institute, Valencia, Spain; Service of Endocrinology and Nutrition, University Hospital Dr. Peset, Spain; Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research in the Valencian Region (FISABIO), Valencia, Spain; Department of Physiology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Center for Biomedical Research in Mental Health Network (CIBERSAM), Health Institute, Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sevilla, HU Virgen del Rocío IBIS, Spain
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- INCLIVA - Health Research Institute, Valencia, Spain; Center for Biomedical Research in Mental Health Network (CIBERSAM), Health Institute, Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; TMAP - Evaluation Unit in Personal Autonomy, Dependency and Serious Mental Disorders, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain; Teaching Unit of Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain.
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Shan L, Wu Y, Lao J, Ma M, Luo X, Zheng K, Hu W, Kang Y, Wang F, Liu Y, Xu Y, Jin X. The positive impact of smoking on poor sleep quality is moderated by IGF1 levels in cerebrospinal fluid: a case-control study among Chinese adults. Front Psychiatry 2024; 15:1392732. [PMID: 38800060 PMCID: PMC11116786 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1392732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Objective Previous research indicates associations between cigarette smoking, insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF1), and sleep disturbances. This study aimed to examine the association between smoking and sleep quality and investigate the moderating role of IGF1. Methods This case-control study involved 146 Chinese adult males (53 active smokers and 93 non-smokers) from September 2014 to January 2016. Sleep quality and disturbances were evaluated using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), which includes seven scales. Pearson correlation analysis and logistic regression analysis were utilized to examine the link between IGF1 levels in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and PSQI scores. The effect of IGF1 was assessed using the moderation effect and simple slope analysis, with adjustments made for potential confounders. Results Active smokers exhibited significantly higher global PSQI scores and lower IGF1 levels in CSF compared to non-smokers. A significant negative correlation was observed between IGF1 and PSQI scores (â = -0.28, P < 0.001), with a stronger association in non-smokers (Pearson r = -0.30) compared to smokers (Pearson r = -0.01). Smoking was associated with higher global PSQI scores (â = 0.282, P < 0.001), and this association was moderated by IGF1 levels in CSF (â = 0.145, P < 0.05), with a stronger effect at high IGF1 levels (Bsimple = 0.402, p < 0.001) compared to low IGF1 levels (Bsimple = 0.112, p = 0.268). Four subgroup analysis revealed similar results for sleep disturbances (Bsimple = 0.628, P < 0.001), with a marginal moderation effect observed on subjective sleep quality (Bsimple = 0.150, P = 0.070). However, independent associations rather than moderating effects were observed between IGF1 and sleep efficiency and daytime disturbance. Conclusion We provided evidence to demonstrate the moderation effect of IGF1 on the relationship between smoking and sleep in CSF among Chinese adult males.
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- Ligang Shan
- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, China
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- School of Mental Health, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Mental Health, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Mental Health, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, United States
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- Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, The Affiliated Wenzhou Kangning Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Third Hospital of Quzhou, Quzhou, China
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- Psychosomatic Medicine Research Division, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, China
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- Beijing Huilongguan Hospital, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- School of Mental Health, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Infection Control Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Infection Control Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Department of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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White AG, Elias E, Orozco A, Robinson SA, Manners MT. Chronic Stress-Induced Neuroinflammation: Relevance of Rodent Models to Human Disease. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:5085. [PMID: 38791125 PMCID: PMC11121038 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25105085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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The brain is the central organ of adaptation to stress because it perceives and determines threats that induce behavioral, physiological, and molecular responses. In humans, chronic stress manifests as an enduring consistent feeling of pressure and being overwhelmed for an extended duration. This can result in a persistent proinflammatory response in the peripheral and central nervous system (CNS), resulting in cellular, physiological, and behavioral effects. Compounding stressors may increase the risk of chronic-stress-induced inflammation, which can yield serious health consequences, including mental health disorders. This review summarizes the current knowledge surrounding the neuroinflammatory response in rodent models of chronic stress-a relationship that is continually being defined. Many studies investigating the effects of chronic stress on neuroinflammation in rodent models have identified significant changes in inflammatory modulators, including nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) and toll-like receptors (TLRs), and cytokines, including tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin (IL)-1β, and IL-6. This suggests that these are key inflammatory factors in the chronic stress response, which may contribute to the establishment of anxiety and depression-like symptoms. The behavioral and neurological effects of modulating inflammatory factors through gene knockdown (KD) and knockout (KO), and conventional and alternative medicine approaches, are discussed.
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- Abigail G. White
- Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA
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- Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Williams College, Williamstown, MA 01267, USA
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- Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA
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Kusmierczyk J, Wiecek M, Wojciak G, Mardyła M, Kreiner G, Szygula Z, Szymura J. The Effect of Physical Activity and Repeated Whole-Body Cryotherapy on the Expression of Modulators of the Inflammatory Response in Mononuclear Blood Cells among Young Men. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2724. [PMID: 38731252 PMCID: PMC11084784 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13092724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2024] [Revised: 04/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Background: Series of whole-body cryotherapy (WBC) among healthy and physically active individuals can potentially reduce inflammatory response, although exact mechanisms remain unclear. Methods: The impact of whole-body cryotherapy on inflammation modulators among 28 young males, categorized as non-training (NTR, N = 10), non-training with WBC (NTR-WBC, N = 10), and training with WBC (TR-WBC, N = 8), is investigated in this study. Over a period of eight weeks, NTR-WBC and TR-WBC subjects underwent 24 WBC treatments (-130 °C for 3 min, three times a week), examining changes in mRNA expressions of IL-1A, IL-6, IL-10, IFN-G, SIRT1, SIRT3, SOD2, GSS, and ICAM-1. Results: The received data indicate an acute inflammatory response to initial WBC (increased IL-1A, IL-6, and SIRT), with a greater effect in NTR-WBC. Subsequent sessions showed enhanced expressions of antioxidative genes in both WBC groups, particularly non-trained, suggesting improved oxidative stress adaptation. A notable decrease in ICAM-1 mRNA post-24 WBC treatments in NTR-WBC signifies a potential systemic anti-inflammatory effect. Conclusions: The findings of the study suggest that the combination of regular physical activity with WBC administered three times per week can potentially modulate inflammatory and antioxidant responses. This modulation is evidenced by changes in the expression of genes related to these processes.
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- Justyna Kusmierczyk
- Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, University of Physical Education in Kraków, 31-571 Kraków, Poland; (M.W.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, University of Physical Education in Kraków, 31-571 Kraków, Poland; (M.W.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Biomechanics and Physical Medicine, Institute of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University, 30-705 Kraków, Poland;
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- Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, University of Physical Education in Kraków, 31-571 Kraków, Poland; (M.W.); (M.M.)
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- Department Brain Biochemistry, Maj Institute of Pharmacology, Polish Academy of Sciences, 31-343 Kraków, Poland;
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Human Nutrition, University of Physical Education in Kraków, 31-571 Kraków, Poland;
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- Department of Clinical Rehabilitation, University of Physical Education in Kraków, 31-571 Kraków, Poland;
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Stavros S, Panagopoulos P, Machairiotis N, Potiris A, Mavrogianni D, Sfakianakis A, Drakaki E, Christodoulaki C, Panagiotopoulos D, Sioutis D, Karampitsakos T, Antonakopoulos N, Christopoulos P, Drakakis P. Association between cytokine polymorphisms and recurrent pregnancy loss: A review of current evidence. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2024. [PMID: 38706379 DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.15575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2023] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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Cytokines are a type of protein that play an important role in the immune response and can also affect many physiological processes in the body. Cytokine polymorphisms refer to genetic variations or mutations that occur within the genes that code for cytokines, which may affect the level of cytokine production and function. Some cytokine polymorphisms have been associated with an increased risk of developing certain diseases, while others may be protective or have no significant effect on health. In recent years, the role of cytokine polymorphisms in the development of recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) has been studied. RPL or miscarriage is defined as the occurrence of two or more consecutive pregnancy losses before the 20th week of gestation. There are diverse causes leading to RPL, including genetic, anatomical, hormonal, and immunological factors. With regard to cytokine polymorphisms, a few of them have been found to be associated with an increased risk of RPL, for instance, variations in the genes that code for interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, and interleukin-10. The exact mechanisms by which cytokine polymorphisms affect the risk of recurrent miscarriage are still being studied, and further research is essential to fully understand this complex condition. This brief review aims to summarize the recent literature on the association between cytokine polymorphisms and RPL.
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- Sofoklis Stavros
- Third Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University General Hospital "ATTIKON", Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Third Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University General Hospital "ATTIKON", Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Third Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University General Hospital "ATTIKON", Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Third Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University General Hospital "ATTIKON", Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Alexandra Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Alexandra Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chania General Hospital "St. George", Chania, Greece
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- Third Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University General Hospital "ATTIKON", Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Third Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University General Hospital "ATTIKON", Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Third Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University General Hospital "ATTIKON", Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Second Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Aretaieion, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Third Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University General Hospital "ATTIKON", Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
- First Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Alexandra Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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Awad SM, Elgazzar HM, Hassan EH, Allam ET, Zaid AB, Elkhadry SW, Rizk SK, Fotoh DS, Salem TAEH. Leptin gene Polymorphism and Leptin protein levels in Pediatric Autoimmune Hepatitis. J Immunoassay Immunochem 2024; 45:210-232. [PMID: 38808600 DOI: 10.1080/15321819.2024.2360083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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BACKGROUND Leptin plays a role in regulating energy balance, immunity, and inflammation. Studies suggest higher leptin levels might be associated with various autoimmune diseases. Most of them were in adult. To our knowledge, our study is one of the few that describe serum leptin level and leptin gene polymorphism in children with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH). OBJECTIVE Our study aims to explore the association between serum leptin level and genetic variations in leptin gene with the likelihood of AIH in children. PATIENTS AND METHODS Thirty-one children with AIH and 29 healthy children serving as a control group were included. Serum leptin levels were measured by ELISA assays. Leptin rs2167270 genotyping was done using the real time-PCR. The relationship of serum leptin level and leptin gene polymorphism with patients' data was studied. Patients follow up to assess treatment response. RESULTS Children with AIH had significantly higher levels of leptin compared to healthy controls. GG genotype was significantly more prevalent in the AIH group compared to controls. CONCLUSION High serum leptin levels and leptin gene polymorphism may play a role in AIH development. It is worthy to recognize if leptin can serve as diagnostic and/or therapeutic target in AIH in children.
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- Department of Clinical microbiology and immunology, National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Shebin El-koom, Menoufia, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical microbiology and immunology, National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Shebin El-koom, Menoufia, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical microbiology and immunology, National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Shebin El-koom, Menoufia, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical pathology, National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Shebin El-koom, Menoufia, Egypt
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- Immunology department, National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Shebin El-koom, Menoufia, Egypt
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- Department of Epidemiology and preventive medicine, National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Shebin El-koom, Menoufia, Egypt
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- Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology department, Faculty of Medicine, Menofia University, Shebin El-koom, Egypt
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- Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation department, Faculty of Medicine, Menofia University, Shebin El-koom, Egypt
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- Department of Pediatric Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Nutrition, National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Shebin El-koom, Menoufia, Egypt
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Rogulska O, Vackova I, Prazak S, Turnovcova K, Kubinova S, Bacakova L, Jendelova P, Petrenko Y. Storage conditions affect the composition of the lyophilized secretome of multipotent mesenchymal stromal cells. Sci Rep 2024; 14:10243. [PMID: 38702388 PMCID: PMC11068735 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-60787-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024] Open
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The widespread use of multipotent mesenchymal stromal cell-derived secretome (MSC-sec) requires optimal preservation methods. Lyophilization offers benefits like concentrating the secretome, reducing the storage volume, and making storage conditions more flexible. This study evaluated the influence of storage duration and temperature on lyophilized MSC-sec. The conditioned medium from Wharton's jelly MSCs was stored at - 80 °C or lyophilized with or without trehalose. Lyophilized formulations were kept at - 80 °C, - 20 °C, 4 °C, or room temperature (RT) for 3 and 30 months. After storage and reconstitution, the levels of growth factors and cytokines were assessed using multiplex assay. The storage of lyophilized MSC-sec at - 80 °C ensured biomolecule preservation for 3 and 30 months. Following 3 month storage at 4 °C and RT, a notable decrease occurred in BDNF, bNGF, and sVCAM-1 levels. Prolonged 30 month storage at the same temperatures significantly reduced BDNF, bNGF, VEGF-A, IL-6, and sVCAM-1, while storage at - 20 °C decreased BDNF, bNGF, and VEGF- A levels. Trehalose supplementation of MSC-sec improved the outcome during storage at 4 °C and RT. Proper storage conditions were crucial for the preservation of lyophilized MSC-sec composition. Short-term storage at various temperatures maintained over 60% of the studied growth factors and cytokines; long-term preservation was only adequate at -80 °C.
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- Olena Rogulska
- Laboratory of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Institute of Physiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Videnska 1083, 14200, Prague, Czech Republic
- Department of Neuroregeneration, Institute of Experimental Medicine of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Videnska 1083, 14200, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Laboratory of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Institute of Physiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Videnska 1083, 14200, Prague, Czech Republic.
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- Laboratory of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Institute of Physiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Videnska 1083, 14200, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Neuroregeneration, Institute of Experimental Medicine of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Videnska 1083, 14200, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Optical and Biophysical Systems, Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Na Slovance 1999/2, 18221, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Laboratory of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Institute of Physiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Videnska 1083, 14200, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Neuroregeneration, Institute of Experimental Medicine of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Videnska 1083, 14200, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Laboratory of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Institute of Physiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Videnska 1083, 14200, Prague, Czech Republic.
- Department of Neuroregeneration, Institute of Experimental Medicine of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Videnska 1083, 14200, Prague, Czech Republic.
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Tao Q, Xie J, Wu Y, Jin Y. Long non-coding RNAs as modulators and therapeutic targets in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). GASTROENTEROLOGIA Y HEPATOLOGIA 2024; 47:506-516. [PMID: 37806343 DOI: 10.1016/j.gastrohep.2023.09.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common liver disease in the world, with epidemiological studies indicating a 25% prevalence. NAFLD is considered to be a progressive disease that progresses from simple hepatic steatosis to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), then to liver fibrosis, and finally to cirrhosis or hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Existing research has mostly elucidated the etiology of NAFLD, yet its particular molecular processes remain uncertain. Long non-coding RNAs (LncRNAs) have been linked in a wide range of biological processes in recent years, with the introduction of microarray and high-throughput sequencing technologies, and previous studies have established their tight relationship with several stages of NAFLD development. Existing studies have shown that lncRNAs can regulate the signaling pathways related to hepatic lipid metabolism, NASH, NASH-related fibrosis and HCC. This review aims to provide a basic overview of NAFLD and lncRNAs, summarize and describe the mechanisms of lncRNAs action involved in the development of NAFLD, and provide an outlook on the future of lncRNAs-based therapy for NAFLD.
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- Qing Tao
- Inflammation and Immune-Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Inflammation and Immune-Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Inflammation and Immune-Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Inflammation and Immune-Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China.
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Basu C, Cannon PL, Awgulewitsch CP, Galindo CL, Gamazon ER, Hatzopoulos AK. Transcriptome analysis of cardiac endothelial cells after myocardial infarction reveals temporal changes and long-term deficits. Sci Rep 2024; 14:9991. [PMID: 38693202 PMCID: PMC11063162 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-59155-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024] Open
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Endothelial cells (ECs) have essential roles in cardiac tissue repair after myocardial infarction (MI). To establish stage-specific and long-term effects of the ischemic injury on cardiac ECs, we analyzed their transcriptome at landmark time points after MI in mice. We found that early EC response at Day 2 post-MI centered on metabolic changes, acquisition of proinflammatory phenotypes, initiation of the S phase of cell cycle, and activation of stress-response pathways, followed by progression to mitosis (M/G2 phase) and acquisition of proangiogenic and mesenchymal properties during scar formation at Day 7. In contrast, genes involved in vascular physiology and maintenance of vascular tone were suppressed. Importantly, ECs did not return to pre-injury phenotypes after repair has been completed but maintained inflammatory, fibrotic and thrombotic characteristics and lost circadian rhythmicity. We discovered that the highest induced transcript is the mammalian-specific Sh2d5 gene that promoted migration and invasion of ECs through Rac1 GTPase. Our results revealed a synchronized, temporal activation of disease phenotypes, metabolic pathways, and proliferation in quiescent ECs after MI, indicating that precisely-timed interventions are necessary to optimize cardiac tissue repair and improve outcomes. Furthermore, long-term effects of acute ischemic injury on ECs may contribute to vascular dysfunction and development of heart failure.
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- Chitra Basu
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
- Vascular Medicine Institute, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
- Division of Genetic Medicine, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA.
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Alserawan L, Mulet M, Anguera G, Riudavets M, Zamora C, Osuna-Gómez R, Serra-López J, Barba Joaquín A, Sullivan I, Majem M, Vidal S. Kinetics of IFNγ-Induced Cytokines and Development of Immune-Related Adverse Events in Patients Receiving PD-(L)1 Inhibitors. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:1759. [PMID: 38730712 PMCID: PMC11083441 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16091759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 04/25/2024] [Accepted: 04/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) have the potential to trigger unpredictable immune-related adverse events (irAEs), which can be severe. The underlying mechanisms of these events are not fully understood. As PD-L1 is upregulated by IFN, the heightened immune activation resulting from PD-1/PD-L1 inhibition may enhance the IFN response, triggering the expression of IFN-inducible genes and contributing to irAE development and its severity. In this study, we investigated the interplay between irAEs and the expression of IFN-inducible chemokines and cytokines in 134 consecutive patients with solid tumours treated with PD-(L)1 inhibitors as monotherapy or in combination with chemotherapy or other immunotherapy agents. We compared the plasma levels of IFN-associated cytokines (CXCL9/10/11, IL-18, IL-10, IL-6 and TGFβ) at various time points (at baseline, at the onset of irAE and previous to irAE onset) in three patient groups categorized by irAE development and severity: patients with serious irAEs, mild irAEs and without irAEs after PD-(L)1 inhibitors. No differences were observed between groups at baseline. However, patients with serious irAEs exhibited significant increases in CXCL9/10/11, IL-18 and IL-10 levels at the onset of the irAE compared to baseline. A network analysis and correlation patterns highlighted a robust relationship among these chemokines and cytokines at serious-irAE onset. Combining all of the analysed proteins in a cluster analysis, we identified a subgroup of patients with a higher incidence of serious irAEs affecting different organs or systems. Finally, an ROC analysis and a decision tree model proposed IL-18 levels ≥ 807 pg/mL and TGFβ levels ≤ 114 pg/mL as predictors for serious irAEs in 90% of cases. In conclusion, our study elucidates the dynamic changes in cytokine profiles associated with serious irAE development during treatment with PD-(L)1 inhibitors. The study's findings offer valuable insights into the intricate IFN-induced immune responses associated with irAEs and propose potential predictive markers for their severity.
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- Leticia Alserawan
- Immunology-Inflammatory Diseases, Biomedical Research Institute Sant Pau (IIB Sant Pau), 08025 Barcelona, Spain; (L.A.); (M.M.); (C.Z.); (R.O.-G.)
- Department of Immunology, Hospital Clínic Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
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- Immunology-Inflammatory Diseases, Biomedical Research Institute Sant Pau (IIB Sant Pau), 08025 Barcelona, Spain; (L.A.); (M.M.); (C.Z.); (R.O.-G.)
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, 08025 Barcelona, Spain; (G.A.); (M.R.); (J.S.-L.); (A.B.J.); (I.S.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, 08025 Barcelona, Spain; (G.A.); (M.R.); (J.S.-L.); (A.B.J.); (I.S.); (M.M.)
- Department of Pneumologie, Hôpital Cochin—APHP Centre, 75014 Paris, France
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- Immunology-Inflammatory Diseases, Biomedical Research Institute Sant Pau (IIB Sant Pau), 08025 Barcelona, Spain; (L.A.); (M.M.); (C.Z.); (R.O.-G.)
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- Immunology-Inflammatory Diseases, Biomedical Research Institute Sant Pau (IIB Sant Pau), 08025 Barcelona, Spain; (L.A.); (M.M.); (C.Z.); (R.O.-G.)
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, 08025 Barcelona, Spain; (G.A.); (M.R.); (J.S.-L.); (A.B.J.); (I.S.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, 08025 Barcelona, Spain; (G.A.); (M.R.); (J.S.-L.); (A.B.J.); (I.S.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, 08025 Barcelona, Spain; (G.A.); (M.R.); (J.S.-L.); (A.B.J.); (I.S.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, 08025 Barcelona, Spain; (G.A.); (M.R.); (J.S.-L.); (A.B.J.); (I.S.); (M.M.)
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- Immunology-Inflammatory Diseases, Biomedical Research Institute Sant Pau (IIB Sant Pau), 08025 Barcelona, Spain; (L.A.); (M.M.); (C.Z.); (R.O.-G.)
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Xu H, Wen Q, Xing X, Chen Y, Zhu Q, Tan M, Zhang M, Pan T, Wu S. High Dietary Inflammatory Index increases the risk of female infertility: An analysis of NHANES 2013-2018. Nutr Res 2024; 125:50-60. [PMID: 38503022 DOI: 10.1016/j.nutres.2024.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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Diet-related inflammation, which can be evaluated using the dietary inflammatory index (DII), is increasingly related to female infertility. However, studies on the association between DII and infertility are limited. In this study, we aim to explore the association between DII and infertility and its dose-effect relationship among women aged 20 to 45 years through a cross-sectional analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2013-2018. A total of 2613 women aged 20 to 45 years were included and analyzed. The DII was calculated using the first 24-hour dietary recall interview data and divided into quartiles. Weighted multivariable logistic regression and restricted cubic spline analysis were used to explore the relationship between DII and infertility. The odds ratio (OR) (95% confidence interval [CI]) for the association between DII and infertility was 1.06 (0.96-1.19) after multivariable adjustment. Compared with the first quartile (anti-inflammatory diet), the fourth quartile of DII (pro-inflammatory diet) was more strongly associated with an increased risk of infertility, with an OR of 1.61 (95% CI, 1.05-2.47). Restricted cubic splines showed a J-shaped nonlinear association between DII and infertility (P for nonlinear = .003), with a cutoff point of 2.45. When DII was higher than 2.45, the OR for infertility was 1.95 (95% CI, 1.49-2.54). Similar results were observed among the subgroup analyses. In conclusion, this study found high DII (pro-inflammatory diet) increases the risk of female infertility. DII had a J-shaped nonlinear relationship with female infertility, whose cut point is 2.45. Controlling the intake of pro-inflammatory food may be beneficial for female infertility.
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- Huanying Xu
- Foshan Clinical Medical School of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Chancheng District, Foshan, Guangdong Province, China; TCM Gynecology Department, Foshan Fosun Chancheng Hospital, Chancheng District, Foshan, Guangdong Province, China
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- Foshan Clinical Medical School of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Chancheng District, Foshan, Guangdong Province, China
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- Foshan Clinical Medical School of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Chancheng District, Foshan, Guangdong Province, China
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- TCM Gynecology Department, Foshan Fosun Chancheng Hospital, Chancheng District, Foshan, Guangdong Province, China
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- TCM Gynecology Department, Foshan Fosun Chancheng Hospital, Chancheng District, Foshan, Guangdong Province, China
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- TCM Gynecology Department, Foshan Fosun Chancheng Hospital, Chancheng District, Foshan, Guangdong Province, China
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- TCM Gynecology Department, Foshan Fosun Chancheng Hospital, Chancheng District, Foshan, Guangdong Province, China
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- TCM Gynecology Department, Foshan Fosun Chancheng Hospital, Chancheng District, Foshan, Guangdong Province, China
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- Foshan Clinical Medical School of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Chancheng District, Foshan, Guangdong Province, China; TCM Gynecology Department, Foshan Fosun Chancheng Hospital, Chancheng District, Foshan, Guangdong Province, China.
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Floyd D, Colbert JF, Feng F, Furgeson SB, Montford JR. Acute and Chronic Kidney Disease Worsen Outcomes in Experimental Sepsis. KIDNEY360 2024; 5:654-670. [PMID: 38353663 PMCID: PMC11146656 DOI: 10.34067/kid.0000000000000391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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Key Points Acute kidney disease (AKD) and CKD are common conditions associated with high rates of incident infection, and poor outcomes once infection have been established. We successfully modeled AKD and CKD in rodents and then administered a cecal slurry solution to create peritonitis and tracked sepsis severity, end organ injury, and inflammatory changes. Our results indicate that AKD mice are more susceptible to infection than CKD mice, developing an aggravated inflammatory response and suggests that this condition predisposes to disparate infection risk. Background Infection is a leading cause of morbidity in individuals with acute kidney disease (AKD) and CKD. However, there is significant difficulty in modeling infection into an animal host with preexisting kidney disease. We report a novel method of peritoneal infection induced via cecal slurry (CS) inoculation deployed into mice with experimental aristolochic acid–induced AKD and CKD. Methods AKD, CKD, and paired control mice were injected with sham, low, or higher doses of donor–recipient matched CS solution. Animal survival, sepsis severity, and change in GFR were tracked longitudinally throughout the study. Histology for kidney injury, flow cytometry, plasma cytokines, and evidence of indirect organ injury from sepsis were also assessed. Results Infected AKD mice experienced significantly heightened sepsis severity, with 100% mortality by 24 hours after high CS doses versus no mortality in control mice. In addition, AKD mice receiving lower CS doses developed dramatically increased proinflammatory cytokines and persistent cytopenias. Infected CKD mice also had worse outcomes than paired CKD controls, although less severe than in AKD mice. Interestingly, animals with AKD had worse outcomes than mice with CKD after any CS dose or time point after inoculation, despite higher baseline kidney function and less uremic sequela. Conclusions These data confirm that acute bacterial infection can be modeled in animals with established kidney disease and suggest that the clinical state of kidney disease (AKD versus CKD) may influence host susceptibility to infection more than the degree of kidney failure alone.
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- Deana Floyd
- Renal Section, Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, Colorado
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- Infectious Disease Section, Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, Colorado
- Division of Infectious Disease, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Pathology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado
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- Renal Section, Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, Colorado
- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado
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de Miranda AS, de Brito Toscano EC, O'Connor JC, Teixeira AL. Targeting inflammasome complexes as a novel therapeutic strategy for mood disorders. Expert Opin Ther Targets 2024; 28:401-418. [PMID: 38871633 DOI: 10.1080/14728222.2024.2366872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Inflammasome complexes, especially NLRP3, have gained great attention as a potential therapeutic target in mood disorders. NLRP3 triggers a caspase 1-dependent release of the inflammatory cytokines IL-1β and IL-18, and seems to interact with purinergic and kynurenine pathways, all of which are implicated in mood disorders development and progression. AREAS COVERED Emerging evidence supports NLRP3 inflammasome as a promising pharmacological target for mood disorders. We discussed the available evidence from animal models and human studies and provided a reflection on drawbacks and perspectives for this novel target. EXPERT OPINION Several studies have supported the involvement of NLRP3 inflammasome in MDD. However, most of the evidence comes from animal models. The role of NLRP3 inflammasome in BD as well as its anti-manic properties is not very clear and requires further exploration. There is evidence of anti-manic effects of P2×R7 antagonists associated with reduction in the brain levels of IL-1β and TNF-α in a murine model of mania. The involvement of other NLRP3 inflammasome expressing cells besides microglia, like astrocytes, and of other inflammasome complexes in mood disorders also deserves further investigation. Preclinical and clinical characterization of NLRP3 and other inflammasomes in mood disorders is needed before considering translational approaches, including clinical trials.
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- Aline Silva de Miranda
- Laboratory of Neurobiology, Department of Morphology, Institute of Biological Science, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Research in Pathology, Department of Pathology, Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF) Medical School, Juiz de Fora, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Lozano Long School of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
- Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital, South Texas Veterans Care System, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- The Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's & Neurodegenerative Diseases, Lozano Long School of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
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Loda A, Semeraro F, Parolini S, Ronca R, Rezzola S. Cancer stem-like cells in uveal melanoma: novel insights and therapeutic implications. Biochim Biophys Acta Rev Cancer 2024; 1879:189104. [PMID: 38701937 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbcan.2024.189104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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Uveal melanoma (UM) is the most common primary ocular tumor in the adult population. Even though these primary tumors are successfully treated in 90% of cases, almost 50% of patients ultimately develop metastasis, mainly in the liver, via hematological dissemination, with a median survival spanning from 6 to 12 months after diagnosis. In this context, chemotherapy regimens and molecular targeted therapies have demonstrated poor response rates and failed to improve survival. Among the multiple reasons for therapy failure, the presence of cancer stem-like cells (CSCs) represents the main cause of resistance to anticancer therapies. In the last few years, the existence of CSCs in UM has been demonstrated both in preclinical and clinical studies, and new molecular pathways and mechanisms have been described for this subpopulation of UM cells. Here, we will discuss the state of the art of CSC biology and their potential exploitation as therapeutic target in UM.
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- Alessandra Loda
- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Eye Clinic, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy; National Center for Gene Therapy and Drugs based on RNA Technology - CN3, Padova, Italy; Consorzio Interuniversitario per le Biotecnologie (CIB), Italy
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- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy; Consorzio Interuniversitario per le Biotecnologie (CIB), Italy
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- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy.
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Yildiz H, Alp HH. The role of irisin in predicting obstructive sleep apnea severity among obese individuals: a comparative analysis. Sleep Breath 2024; 28:951-958. [PMID: 37950099 DOI: 10.1007/s11325-023-02947-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to investigate the predictive value of circulating irisin levels in discriminating the presence and severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in obese individuals. METHODS This study was conducted on obese volunteers with and without OSA. All volunteers underwent polysomnography. Blood samples were taken on the day of the test. In addition to routine biochemistry studies, irisin levels were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent measurement. ROC analysis was performed to determine the predictive value of irisin. RESULTS Of 100 volunteers, 75 had OSA and 25 did not. Irisin levels were significantly lower in the group with OSA than in the non-OSA group. The lowest irisin levels were determined in the group with severe OSA. Irisin levels showed high sensitivity and specificity in distinguishing between OSA and non-OSA groups. It had high sensitivity and specificity in differentiating severe OSA from other groups in subgroups, while it had low sensitivity and specificity in differentiating patients with mild and moderate OSA. In logistic regression analysis, a low irisin level was determined to be a risk factor for OSA independent of BMI. CONCLUSION This study indicated that irisin levels decrease in obese individuals with OSA, correlating with the severity of the condition. Additionally, irisin levels may act as an independent predictor for OSA. The predictive value of irisin in identifying severe OSA among obese patients suggests its potential as a promising biomarker.
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- Hanifi Yildiz
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Chest Medicine, Van Yuzuncu Yil University, 65080, Van, Turkey.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry, Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Van, Turkey
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Wang J, Jiang F, Cheng P, Ye Z, Li L, Yang L, Zhuang L, Gong W. Construction of novel multi-epitope-based diagnostic biomarker HP16118P and its application in the differential diagnosis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis latent infection. MOLECULAR BIOMEDICINE 2024; 5:15. [PMID: 38679629 PMCID: PMC11056354 DOI: 10.1186/s43556-024-00177-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024] Open
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Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that significantly threatens human health. However, the differential diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) and active tuberculosis (ATB) remains a challenge for clinicians in early detection and preventive intervention. In this study, we developed a novel biomarker named HP16118P, utilizing 16 helper T lymphocyte (HTL) epitopes, 11 cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) epitopes, and 8 B cell epitopes identified from 15 antigens associated with LTBI-RD using the IEDB database. We analyzed the physicochemical properties, spatial structure, and immunological characteristics of HP16118P using various tools, which indicated that it is a hydrophilic and relatively stable alkaline protein. Furthermore, HP16118P exhibited good antigenicity and immunogenicity, while being non-toxic and non-allergenic, with the potential to induce immune responses. We observed that HP16118P can stimulate the production of high levels of IFN-γ+ T lymphocytes in individuals with ATB, LTBI, and health controls. IL-5 induced by HP16118P demonstrated potential in distinguishing LTBI individuals and ATB patients (p=0.0372, AUC=0.8214, 95% CI [0.5843 to 1.000]) with a sensitivity of 100% and specificity of 71.43%. Furthermore, we incorporated the GM-CSF, IL-23, IL-5, and MCP-3 induced by HP16118P into 15 machine learning algorithms to construct a model. It was found that the Quadratic discriminant analysis model exhibited the best diagnostic performance for discriminating between LTBI and ATB, with a sensitivity of 1.00, specificity of 0.86, and accuracy of 0.93. In summary, HP16118P has demonstrated strong antigenicity and immunogenicity, with the induction of GM-CSF, IL-23, IL-5, and MCP-3, suggesting their potential for the differential diagnosis of LTBI and ATB.
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- Jie Wang
- Beijing Key Laboratory of New Techniques of Tuberculosis Diagnosis and Treatment, Institute of Tuberculosis Research, Senior Department of Tuberculosis, The Eighth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, 17#Heishanhu Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100091, China
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Eighth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100091, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of New Techniques of Tuberculosis Diagnosis and Treatment, Institute of Tuberculosis Research, Senior Department of Tuberculosis, The Eighth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, 17#Heishanhu Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100091, China
- Section of Health, No. 94804 Unit of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, Shanghai, 200434, China
- Resident standardization training cadet corps, Air Force Hospital of Eastern Theater, Nanjing, 210002, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of New Techniques of Tuberculosis Diagnosis and Treatment, Institute of Tuberculosis Research, Senior Department of Tuberculosis, The Eighth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, 17#Heishanhu Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100091, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of New Techniques of Tuberculosis Diagnosis and Treatment, Institute of Tuberculosis Research, Senior Department of Tuberculosis, The Eighth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, 17#Heishanhu Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100091, China
- Hebei North University, ZhangjiakouHebei, 075000, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of New Techniques of Tuberculosis Diagnosis and Treatment, Institute of Tuberculosis Research, Senior Department of Tuberculosis, The Eighth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, 17#Heishanhu Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100091, China
- Hebei North University, ZhangjiakouHebei, 075000, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of New Techniques of Tuberculosis Diagnosis and Treatment, Institute of Tuberculosis Research, Senior Department of Tuberculosis, The Eighth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, 17#Heishanhu Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100091, China
- Hebei North University, ZhangjiakouHebei, 075000, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of New Techniques of Tuberculosis Diagnosis and Treatment, Institute of Tuberculosis Research, Senior Department of Tuberculosis, The Eighth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, 17#Heishanhu Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100091, China
- Hebei North University, ZhangjiakouHebei, 075000, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of New Techniques of Tuberculosis Diagnosis and Treatment, Institute of Tuberculosis Research, Senior Department of Tuberculosis, The Eighth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, 17#Heishanhu Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100091, China.
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Tywanek E, Michalak A, Świrska J, Zwolak A. Autoimmunity, New Potential Biomarkers and the Thyroid Gland-The Perspective of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and Its Treatment. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:4703. [PMID: 38731922 PMCID: PMC11083198 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25094703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Revised: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
Abstract
Autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) is the most common organic specific illness of the thyroid gland. It may manifest as the overproduction or the decline of thyroxine and triiodothyronine. Hyperthyroidism develops due to the overproduction of hormones as an answer to the presence of stimulatory antibodies against the TSH receptor. Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) is generally characterized by the presence of thyroid peroxidase and thyroglobulin antibodies, with a concomitant infiltration of lymphocytes in the thyroid. Due to the progressive destruction of cells, AITD can lead to subclinical or overt hypothyroidism. Pathophysiology of AITD is extremely complicated and still not fully understood, with genetic, environmental and epigenetic factors involved in its development. Due to increasing incidence and social awareness of this pathology, there is an urgent need to expand the background concerning AITD. A growing body of evidence suggests possible ways of treatment apart from traditional approaches. Simultaneously, the role of potential new biomarkers in the diagnosis and monitoring of AITD has been highlighted recently, too. Therefore, we decided to review therapeutic trends in the course of AITD based on its pathophysiological mechanisms, mainly focusing on HT. Another aim was to summarize the state of knowledge regarding the role of new biomarkers in this condition.
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- Ewa Tywanek
- Department of Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine in Nursing, Medical University of Lublin, Witold Chodźki Street 7, 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (E.T.); (A.Z.)
- Doctoral School, Medical University of Lublin, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
- Endocrinology Department with Nuclear Medicine Department, Center of Oncology of the Lublin Region St. Jana z Dukli, Kazimierz Jaczewski Street 7, 20-090 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Medical University of Lublin, Poland, Jaczewski Street 8, 20-954 Lublin, Poland
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- Endocrinology Department with Nuclear Medicine Department, Center of Oncology of the Lublin Region St. Jana z Dukli, Kazimierz Jaczewski Street 7, 20-090 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine in Nursing, Medical University of Lublin, Witold Chodźki Street 7, 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (E.T.); (A.Z.)
- Endocrinology Department with Nuclear Medicine Department, Center of Oncology of the Lublin Region St. Jana z Dukli, Kazimierz Jaczewski Street 7, 20-090 Lublin, Poland;
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Xia J, Xu L, Yu Y, Wu M, Wang X, Wang Y, Li C, Sun J, Lv X, Zhao J, Zhang Y. Associations between weight-adjusted-waist index and telomere length: Results from NHANES: An observational study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37905. [PMID: 38669426 PMCID: PMC11049720 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Previous studies have demonstrated the connection between obesity and telomere length. A recently devised metric for determining obesity, the weight-adjusted-waist index (WWI), offers a distinct advantage in predicting fat and lean mass by depicting weight-independent abdominal adiposity. This article presents the results of the inaugural study on the relationship between WWI and telomere length in adult populations. The cross-sectional investigation analyzed data from 3479 participants from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) conducted from 1999 to 2000. To inspect linear and nonlinear correlations, we adopted weighted multiple logistic regression analysis and smooth curve fit, respectively. In addition, threshold effects and subgroup analyses were accomplished. In the fully adapted model, a significant adverse association of WWI with telomere length was detected [β = -0.02, 95% CI: (-0.03, -0.00), P value = 0.01]. The adverse correlation remained consistent across all subcategories. We also discovered an inverted U-shaped curve linking WWI and telomere length, with a conspicuous inflection point of 10.07 cm/√kg. For the first time, our research demonstrated strong links between WWI and telomere length. The inflection point suggests that controlling WWI within an optimum range might be essential for aging and health.
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- Jiaying Xia
- Department of Geriatrics, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Calcaterra V, Verduci E, Milanta C, Agostinelli M, Bona F, Croce S, Valsecchi C, Avanzini MA, Zuccotti G. The Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet on Inflamm-Aging in Childhood Obesity. Nutrients 2024; 16:1286. [PMID: 38732533 PMCID: PMC11085692 DOI: 10.3390/nu16091286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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(1) Background: Numerous elements of the Mediterranean diet (MD) have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities. (2) Methods: We present a narrative review of the potential benefits of the Mediterranean dietary pattern (MD) in mitigating aging-related inflammation (inflamm-aging) associated with childhood obesity. The mechanisms underlying chronic inflammation in obesity are also discussed. A total of 130 papers were included after screening abstracts and full texts. (3) Results: A complex interplay between obesity, chronic inflammation, and related comorbidities is documented. The MD emerges as a promising dietary pattern for mitigating inflammation. Studies suggest that the MD may contribute to weight control, improved lipid profiles, insulin sensitivity, and endothelial function, thereby reducing the risk of metabolic syndrome in children and adolescents with obesity. (4) Conclusions: While evidence supporting the anti-inflammatory effects of the MD in pediatric obesity is still evolving, the existing literature underscores its potential as a preventive and therapeutic strategy. However, MD adherence remains low among children and adolescents, necessitating targeted interventions to promote healthier dietary habits. Future high-quality intervention studies are necessary to elucidate the specific impact of the MD on inflammation in diverse pediatric populations with obesity and associated comorbidities.
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- Valeria Calcaterra
- Pediatrics and Adolescentology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy;
- Pediatric Department, Buzzi Children’s Hospital, 20154 Milan, Italy; (C.M.); (M.A.); (F.B.); (G.Z.)
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- Pediatric Department, Buzzi Children’s Hospital, 20154 Milan, Italy; (C.M.); (M.A.); (F.B.); (G.Z.)
- Department of Health Sciences, University of Milano, 20142 Milan, Italy
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- Pediatric Department, Buzzi Children’s Hospital, 20154 Milan, Italy; (C.M.); (M.A.); (F.B.); (G.Z.)
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- Pediatric Department, Buzzi Children’s Hospital, 20154 Milan, Italy; (C.M.); (M.A.); (F.B.); (G.Z.)
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- Pediatric Department, Buzzi Children’s Hospital, 20154 Milan, Italy; (C.M.); (M.A.); (F.B.); (G.Z.)
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- Immunology and Transplantation Laboratory, Cell Factory, Pediatric Hematology Oncology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico S. Matteo, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (S.C.); (C.V.); (M.A.A.)
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- Immunology and Transplantation Laboratory, Cell Factory, Pediatric Hematology Oncology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico S. Matteo, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (S.C.); (C.V.); (M.A.A.)
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- Immunology and Transplantation Laboratory, Cell Factory, Pediatric Hematology Oncology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico S. Matteo, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (S.C.); (C.V.); (M.A.A.)
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- Pediatric Department, Buzzi Children’s Hospital, 20154 Milan, Italy; (C.M.); (M.A.); (F.B.); (G.Z.)
- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Science, University of Milan, 20157 Milan, Italy
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