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Zhang N, Ji C, Bao X, Peng X, Tang M, Yuan C. Uncovering potential new biomarkers and immune infiltration characteristics in primary Sjögren's syndrome by integrated bioinformatics analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e35534. [PMID: 37832090 PMCID: PMC10578719 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000035534] [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: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS) is known as autoimmune disease characterized by damage to endocrine glands, such as the salivary and lacrimal glands. This study aimed to identify potential biomarkers for pSS using integrated bioinformatics analysis and explore the relationship between differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and immune infiltration. Three pSS datasets (GSE7451, GSE23117, and GSE40611) from the gene expression omnibus database were integrated. All the datasets were processed in R (version 4.0.3). A total of 16 immune cells and 13 immune functions were obtained. The top immune cell and immune function were "activated" dendritic cells and major histocompatibility complex class I. Correlation analysis showed the top correlation among 16 immune cells were B cells and tumor infiltrating lymphocytes, check-point and T cell co-stimulation, respectively. In comparisons of immune score, "activated" dendritic cells (.657 vs 594, P < .001), B cells (.492 vs 434, P = .004), macrophages (.631 vs 601, P = .010), inflammation-promoting (.545 vs 478, P < .001), Type I interferon Reponse (.728 vs 625, P < .001) and so on were higher in pSS than control group. In correlation analysis, the up-regulation of interferon induced protein with tetratricopeptide repeats 1 gene was strongly correlated with Type I interferon response with a correlation coefficient of .87. The receiver operating characteristic curve of 5 genes showed that the area under curve was.891. In the verification model, the area under curve was.881. In addition, disease ontology analysis supported the association between DEGs and pSS. In summary, pSS has a variety of DEGs in immune infiltration, which is worthy of the attention from clinicians.
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- Naidan Zhang
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Peoples Hospital of Deyang City, Deyang, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Peoples Hospital of Deyang City, Deyang, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Peoples Hospital of Deyang City, Deyang, China
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- Chengdu University of Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Peoples Hospital of Deyang City, Deyang, China
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Kamounah S, Sembler-Møller ML, Nielsen CH, Pedersen AML. Sjögren's syndrome: novel insights from proteomics and miRNA expression analysis. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1183195. [PMID: 37275849 PMCID: PMC10232878 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1183195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023] Open
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Introduction Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is a systemic autoimmune disease, which affects the exocrine glands leading to glandular dysfunction and, particularly, symptoms of oral and ocular dryness. The aetiology of SS remains unclear, and the disease lacks distinctive clinical features. The current diagnostic work-up is complex, invasive and often time-consuming. Thus, there is an emerging need for identifying disease-specific and, ideally, non-invasive immunological and molecular biomarkers that can simplify the diagnostic process, allow stratification of patients, and assist in monitoring the disease course and outcome of therapeutic intervention in SS. Methods This systematic review addresses the use of proteomics and miRNA-expression profile analyses in this regard. Results and discussion Out of 272 papers that were identified and 108 reviewed, a total of 42 papers on proteomics and 23 papers on miRNA analyses in saliva, blood and salivary gland tissue were included in this review. Overall, the proteomic and miRNA studies revealed considerable variations with regard to candidate biomarker proteins and miRNAs, most likely due to variation in sample size, processing and analytical methods, but also reflecting the complexity of SS and patient heterogeneity. However, interesting novel knowledge has emerged and further validation is needed to confirm their potential role as biomarkers in SS.
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- Sarah Kamounah
- Section for Oral Biology and Immunopathology/Oral Medicine, Department of Odontology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Section for Oral Biology and Immunopathology/Oral Medicine, Department of Odontology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Section for Oral Biology and Immunopathology/Oral Medicine, Department of Odontology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Center for Rheumatology and Spine Diseases, University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Section for Oral Biology and Immunopathology/Oral Medicine, Department of Odontology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Ciurtin C, Cho Y, Al-Obaidi M, Jury EC, Price EJ. Barriers to translational research in Sjögren's syndrome with childhood onset: challenges of recognising and diagnosing an orphan rheumatic disease. THE LANCET. RHEUMATOLOGY 2021; 3:e138-e148. [PMID: 38279369 DOI: 10.1016/s2665-9913(20)30393-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2020] [Revised: 10/23/2020] [Accepted: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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Sjögren's syndrome was considered for many years a disease of adulthood, characterised by immune infiltration of exocrine glands, leading to dryness (eg, dry mouth and eyes), which is a cardinal symptom. As of the last 20 years, it became apparent that although the disease is very rare in children, its clinical presentation differs from that of adults, posing substantial challenges to the recognition, diagnosis, and classification of patients with childhood-onset Sjögren's syndrome. This Viewpoint explores comparative classification criteria for children (not validated) and adults with Sjögren's syndrome, as well as differences in the clinical presentation of childhood-onset versus adult-onset Sjögren's syndrome, offering ideas about how we can improve the diagnosis of Sjögren's syndrome in children. A review of the role of medical history and clinical assessment, serology, glandular function assessment, and imaging, as well as salivary and lachrymal gland biopsy in the diagnosis of children with Sjögren's syndrome is included. Additionally, we provide suggestions about further research and registry data collection that is required to address the unmet needs of these patients.
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- Coziana Ciurtin
- Centre for Adolescent Rheumatology Versus Arthritis, Department of Medicine, University College London, London, UK; Department of Rheumatology, University College London Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK.
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- University College London Medical School, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Rheumatology, Great Ormond Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Centre for Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, University College London, London, UK
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Weighted gene co-expression network analysis identifies RHOH and TRAF1 as key candidate genes for psoriatic arthritis. Clin Rheumatol 2020; 40:1381-1391. [PMID: 32959187 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-020-05395-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2020] [Revised: 08/12/2020] [Accepted: 09/12/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is inflammatory arthritis associated with psoriasis, which involves the axial joint and the distal interphalangeal joints. Its clinical features are varied, often resulting in delayed diagnosis and treatment. Improved knowledge about disease mechanisms will catalyze the rapid development of effective targeted therapies for this disease. The perturbations in the gene co-expression network may not be detected by the differential expression analysis of the microarray. This study aims to identify key modules and hub genes in psoriatic arthritis-applied WGCNA (weighted gene co-expression network analysis) on a microarray. METHODS This study downloaded the array data of GSE61281 from the gene expression overview (GEO) database, which includes 20 psoriatic arthritis samples and 12 healthy controls. The analysis was performed with the WGCNA package. Gene ontology (GO) annotation and the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analyses were performed on these key modules. Candidate hub genes were identified using GS and MM measures, Cytoscape, and the online database STRING. RESULTS A total of 10 co-expression modules were constructed. The lightcyan module was identified as the key module. GO and KEGG pathway analyses were mainly enriched in dephosphorylation, regulation of small GTPase-mediated signal transduction, Ras signaling pathway, MAPK signaling pathway, and vascular smooth muscle contraction. Two hub genes, RHOH/TRAF1, were selected. CONCLUSIONS This finding may indicate that RHOH/TRAF1 play a critical role in the pathogenesis of PsA. This is one of the first studies in PsA using WGCNA, which may provide a new research direction for further understanding of the molecular mechanism and clinical application of PsA. Key points • The WGCNA method was applied to the expression profile microarray of psoriatic arthritis and the co-expression module was constructed. • Identify the key modules by combining the onset time of psoriasis in patients with psoriatic arthritis. • Three screening methods are used to identify and verify hub genes of key modules.
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Jazzar AA, Shirlaw PJ, Carpenter GH, Challacombe SJ, Proctor GB. Salivary S100A8/A9 in Sjögren's syndrome accompanied by lymphoma. J Oral Pathol Med 2018; 47:900-906. [PMID: 29998578 DOI: 10.1111/jop.12763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2018] [Revised: 07/07/2018] [Accepted: 07/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is an autoimmune inflammatory disease that affects the exocrine glands. The absence of early diagnostic markers contributes to delays in its diagnosis. Identification of changes in the protein profile of saliva is considered one of the promising strategies for the discovery of new biomarkers for SS. OBJECTIVE To identify salivary protein biomarkers with potential for use in discriminating between different lymphoma risk subgroups of SS. METHOD Parotid and whole mouth saliva samples were collected from patients with SS, including those in subgroups at higher risk of developing or with confirmed lymphoma, non-SS sicca disease controls and healthy subjects. An initial proteomics analysis by mass spectrometry (LCMSMS) identified S100A8/A9 as a biomarker and was followed by validation with an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). RESULTS Significant differences were found in levels of S100A8/A9 in parotid saliva but not whole mouth saliva between patients with SS compared with healthy and disease control subjects (P = 0.001 and 0.031, respectively). Subgroups of patients with SS based on lymphoma risk showed significant differences in salivary levels of S100A8/A9. CONCLUSION The results suggest that salivary levels of S100A8/A9 can aid in differentiating between SS, disease control and healthy control subjects, especially the subgroups of SS with lymphoma or at higher risk of lymphoma.
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- Ahoud A Jazzar
- Mucosal and Salivary Biology Division, Dental Institute, King's College London Dental Institute at Guy's Hospital, King's Health Partners, London, UK.,Department of Oral Medicine, Guy's and St. Thomas' National Health Service Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Mucosal and Salivary Biology Division, Dental Institute, King's College London Dental Institute at Guy's Hospital, King's Health Partners, London, UK.,Department of Oral Medicine, Guy's and St. Thomas' National Health Service Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Mucosal and Salivary Biology Division, Dental Institute, King's College London Dental Institute at Guy's Hospital, King's Health Partners, London, UK
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- Mucosal and Salivary Biology Division, Dental Institute, King's College London Dental Institute at Guy's Hospital, King's Health Partners, London, UK.,Department of Oral Medicine, Guy's and St. Thomas' National Health Service Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Mucosal and Salivary Biology Division, Dental Institute, King's College London Dental Institute at Guy's Hospital, King's Health Partners, London, UK
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Zhang Y, Yu D, Huang K, Huang C, Liu H, Sun X, Wang J, Zhu H. Evaluation of the diagnostic value of immunoglobulin clonal gene rearrangements in patients with parotid gland MALT lymphoma using BIOMED-2 protocol. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2018; 126:165-173. [PMID: 29699947 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2018.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2017] [Revised: 01/28/2018] [Accepted: 03/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of immunoglobulin (Ig) clonal gene rearrangements for mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma of the parotid gland. STUDY DESIGN We collected and retrospectively analyzed clinical data of 21 patients referred to our institution between 2009 and 2017. Eight patients had been primarily diagnosed MALT lymphoma of the parotid gland and the remaining patients with lymphoepithelial lesion. Paraffin-embedded tissues were chosen for extracting genomic DNA and multiplex primer polymerase chain reaction amplification by using BIOMED-2 primers. Polymerase chain reaction amplification products were analyzed by heteroduplex analysis. RESULTS Generally, 17 patients were identified to have parotid gland MALT lymphoma; 47.06% of them had Sjögren syndrome. The sensitivity of IGH VH-JH FR1, FR2, FR3, IGK Vκ-Jκ, and IGK (Vκ-Kde and intron-Kde) as targets was 76.47%, 82.35%, 88.24%, 29.41%, and 35.29%, respectively. The sensitivity of combined application of the above-mentioned 3 IGH primers as targets was 100%. The sensitivity of combined application of the above two IGK primers as targets was 58.82%. CONCLUSIONS Ig clonal gene rearrangements assays using BIOMED-2 protocol can be a highly reliable diagnostic method for parotid gland MALT lymphoma. For patients with Sjögren syndrome along with histologically benign lymphoepithelial lesion, identification of Ig clonal gene rearrangements is important for routine differential diagnosis.
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- Yamin Zhang
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of pathology, First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
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Hall SC, Hassis ME, Williams KE, Albertolle ME, Prakobphol A, Dykstra AB, Laurance M, Ona K, Niles RK, Prasad N, Gormley M, Shiboski C, Criswell LA, Witkowska HE, Fisher SJ. Alterations in the Salivary Proteome and N-Glycome of Sjögren’s Syndrome Patients. J Proteome Res 2017; 16:1693-1705. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.6b01051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Steven C. Hall
- Department
of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94143, United States
- Sandler-Moore
Mass Spectrometry Core Facility, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94143, United States
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- Department
of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94143, United States
- Sandler-Moore
Mass Spectrometry Core Facility, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94143, United States
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- Department
of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94143, United States
- Sandler-Moore
Mass Spectrometry Core Facility, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94143, United States
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- Department
of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94143, United States
- Sandler-Moore
Mass Spectrometry Core Facility, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94143, United States
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- Department
of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94143, United States
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- Department
of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94143, United States
- Sandler-Moore
Mass Spectrometry Core Facility, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94143, United States
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- Library
and Center for Knowledge Management, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94143, United States
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- Department
of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94143, United States
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- Department
of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94143, United States
- Sandler-Moore
Mass Spectrometry Core Facility, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94143, United States
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- Department
of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94143, United States
- Sandler-Moore
Mass Spectrometry Core Facility, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94143, United States
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- Department
of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94143, United States
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- Department
of Orofacial Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94143, United States
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- Department
of Orofacial Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94143, United States
- Russel/Engleman
Rheumatology Research Center, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94143, United States
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- Department
of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94143, United States
- Sandler-Moore
Mass Spectrometry Core Facility, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94143, United States
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- Department
of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94143, United States
- Sandler-Moore
Mass Spectrometry Core Facility, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94143, United States
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Saliva is an easily accessible fluid that has led to increasing interest in the development of salivary diagnostics. This chapter describes some of the newer tools and procedures for collection, stabilization, and storage of oral fluid matrices that aid in the successful use of saliva as a test specimen. This chapter focuses particularly on nucleic acid components for downstream molecular diagnostic (MDx) testing, since this is probably the area where saliva is likely to have the greatest impact in improving healthcare for the general population.
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Sjögren's Syndrome Complicated by Myeloid/Natural Killer Cell Precursor Acute Leukemia: Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Rep Hematol 2016; 2016:8261249. [PMID: 27882252 PMCID: PMC5108846 DOI: 10.1155/2016/8261249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2016] [Revised: 08/17/2016] [Accepted: 09/04/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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We report a case of Sjögren's syndrome (SS) complicated by myeloid/natural killer (NK) cell precursor acute leukemia (M/NKPAL). A 75-year-old woman with a previous SS history for 2 years was routinely treated. Peripheral blood progenitor cells were increased, and subsequent bone marrow cell morphology examination showed the presence of acute myeloid leukemia type M4. However, flow cytometry analysis revealed that CD7/CD56/CD33/CD34/HLA-DR/cCD3 were all positive and myeloperoxidase- (MPO-) specific staining, other T cells, NK cells, and myeloid markers were all negative. Clonal T-cell receptor (TCR)β/TCRγ/TCRδ gene rearrangements and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) were negative. The diagnosis of M/NKPAL was therefore confirmed. Unfortunately, this patient did not receive chemotherapy and later died of acute left heart failure and respiratory failure. SS complication with M/NKPAL is relatively rare. Combined with the relevant literatures, our study offers new insights into the clinical characteristics, pathological features, possible pathogenesis, and differential diagnosis of this rare disease.
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Ahn R, Gupta R, Lai K, Chopra N, Arron ST, Liao W. Network analysis of psoriasis reveals biological pathways and roles for coding and long non-coding RNAs. BMC Genomics 2016; 17:841. [PMID: 27793094 PMCID: PMC5084355 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-016-3188-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2016] [Accepted: 10/22/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Psoriasis is an immune-mediated, inflammatory disorder of the skin characterized by chronic inflammation and hyperproliferation of the epidermis. Differential expression analysis of microarray or RNA-seq data have shown that thousands of coding and non-coding genes are differentially expressed between psoriatic and healthy control skin. However, differential expression analysis may fail to detect perturbations in gene coexpression networks. Sensitive detection of such networks may provide additional insight into important disease-associated pathways. In this study, we applied weighted gene coexpression network analysis (WGCNA) on RNA-seq data from psoriasis patients and healthy controls. Results RNA-seq was performed on skin samples from 18 psoriasis patients (pre-treatment and post-treatment with the TNF-α inhibitor adalimumab) and 16 healthy controls, generating an average of 52.3 million 100-bp paired-end reads per sample. Using WGCNA, we identified 3 network modules that were significantly correlated with psoriasis and 6 network modules significantly correlated with biologic treatment, with only 16 % of the psoriasis-associated and 5 % of the treatment-associated coexpressed genes being identified by differential expression analysis. In a majority of these correlated modules, more than 50 % of coexpressed genes were long non-coding RNAs (lncRNA). Enrichment analysis of these correlated modules revealed that short-chain fatty acid metabolism and olfactory signaling are amongst the top pathways enriched for in modules associated with psoriasis, while regulation of leukocyte mediated cytotoxicity and regulation of cell killing are amongst the top pathways enriched for in modules associated with biologic treatment. A putative autoantigen, LL37, was coexpressed in the module most correlated with psoriasis. Conclusions This study has identified several networks of coding and non-coding genes associated with psoriasis and biologic drug treatment, including networks enriched for short-chain fatty acid metabolism and olfactory receptor activity, pathways that were not previously identified through differential expression analysis and may be dysregulated in psoriatic skin. As these networks are comprised mostly of non-coding genes, it is likely that non-coding genes play critical roles in the regulation of pathways involved in the pathogenesis of psoriasis. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12864-016-3188-y) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Richard Ahn
- Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco, 2340 Sutter Street, Box 0808, San Francisco, CA, 94143-0808, USA.
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- Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco, 2340 Sutter Street, Box 0808, San Francisco, CA, 94143-0808, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco, 2340 Sutter Street, Box 0808, San Francisco, CA, 94143-0808, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco, 2340 Sutter Street, Box 0808, San Francisco, CA, 94143-0808, USA.,Current address: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco, 2340 Sutter Street, Box 0808, San Francisco, CA, 94143-0808, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco, 2340 Sutter Street, Box 0808, San Francisco, CA, 94143-0808, USA
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Inoue H, Kishimoto A, Ushikoshi-Nakayama R, Hasaka A, Takahashi A, Ryo K, Muramatsu T, Ide F, Mishima K, Saito I. Resveratrol improves salivary dysfunction in a non-obese diabetic (NOD) mouse model of Sjögren's syndrome. J Clin Biochem Nutr 2016; 59:107-112. [PMID: 27698537 PMCID: PMC5018577 DOI: 10.3164/jcbn.16-31] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2016] [Accepted: 03/23/2016] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
Abstract
Resveratrol is a natural polyphenol produced by plants in response to environmental stress. This compound has been shown to have pharmacological effects against a wide range of diseases including neurological, hepatic, cardiovascular and autoimmune conditions. The non-obese diabetic (NOD) mouse, in which loss of lacrimal and salivary gland function occurs, has been studied as an animal model for Sjögren’s syndrome. In this study, we confirmed that administration of resveratrol results in increased secretion of saliva in NOD mice. Although resveratrol enhanced Sirt1 activity, inflammatory cell infiltration was not affected. Moreover, expression of the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 in salivary glands was enhanced in the resveratrol-administered group. Thus, we confirmed a novel therapeutic effect for resveratrol on salivary dysfunction in Sjögren’s syndrome.
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- Hiroko Inoue
- Department of Pathology, Tsurumi University School of Dental Medicine, 2-1-3 Tsurumi, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 230-8501, Japan; Department of Pharmacotherapy, Nihon Pharmaceutical University, 10281 Komuro, Ina-machi, Kita-Adachi-gun, Saitama 362-0806, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Tsurumi University School of Dental Medicine, 2-1-3 Tsurumi, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 230-8501, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Tsurumi University School of Dental Medicine, 2-1-3 Tsurumi, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 230-8501, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Tsurumi University School of Dental Medicine, 2-1-3 Tsurumi, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 230-8501, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Tsurumi University School of Dental Medicine, 2-1-3 Tsurumi, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 230-8501, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Tsurumi University School of Dental Medicine, 2-1-3 Tsurumi, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 230-8501, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Tsurumi University School of Dental Medicine, 2-1-3 Tsurumi, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 230-8501, Japan; Department of Endodontics and Clinical Cariology, Tokyo Dental Collage, 2-9-18 Misaki-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0061, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Tsurumi University School of Dental Medicine, 2-1-3 Tsurumi, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 230-8501, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Tsurumi University School of Dental Medicine, 2-1-3 Tsurumi, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 230-8501, Japan; Division of Pathology, Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences, School of Dentistry, Showa University, 1-5-8 Hatanodai, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 142-8555, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Tsurumi University School of Dental Medicine, 2-1-3 Tsurumi, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 230-8501, Japan
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Primary Sjögren’s syndrome: clinical phenotypes, outcome and the development of biomarkers. Immunol Res 2016; 65:331-344. [DOI: 10.1007/s12026-016-8844-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Goules AV, Tzioufas AG. Primary Sjӧgren's syndrome: Clinical phenotypes, outcome and the development of biomarkers. Autoimmun Rev 2016; 15:695-703. [DOI: 10.1016/j.autrev.2016.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2016] [Accepted: 02/29/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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One of the main characteristics of primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS) is chronic dysfunction and destruction of the salivary and lacrimal glands; their secretory biofluids should reflect the glandular biological status. Saliva is a heterogeneous biofluid comprised of biomolecules and omics constituents that are altered in response to various diseases. Scientific effort has evaluated saliva proteome to diagnose, monitor, and prognosticate pSS. This article reviews the recent advances in salivary proteomics in the context of pSS, highlighting the most significant and promising findings. Determining saliva as a credible means of early disease detection could lead to translational advantages and significant clinical opportunities for pSS.
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Hendek MK, Erdemir EO, Kisa U. Evaluation of salivary procalcitonin levels in different periodontal diseases. J Periodontol 2015; 86:820-6. [PMID: 25703733 DOI: 10.1902/jop.2015.130751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The present study aims to investigate the levels of salivary procalcitonin (ProCT) in patients with different periodontal diseases. METHODS Seventy-two non-smokers are included in this study: 21 individuals with chronic periodontitis (CP), 14 individuals with generalized aggressive periodontitis (GAgP), 18 individuals with gingivitis (G), and 19 periodontally healthy (H) participants. Clinical periodontal parameters, including probing depth (PD), clinical attachment level (CAL), plaque index, and gingival index (GI), were assessed in all participants. Saliva samples were collected and examined for evaluating ProCT levels. RESULTS It was found that the median (interquartile range) salivary ProCT level was lowest in the H group: 0.00 (0.09) ng/mL; followed by the G group: 0.09 (0.11) ng/mL; the CP group: 0.15 (0.29) ng/mL; and highest in the GAgP group 0.28 (0.68) ng/mL. These differences were statistically significant between the H group and the other groups (P <0.05). There were positive correlations between the mean salivary ProCT level and GI, CAL, and PD. CONCLUSION According to the present results, ProCT might play a role during periodontal inflammation, and an elevated salivary ProCT level is suggested as a potential biomarker for periodontal diseases.
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- Meltem Karsiyaka Hendek
- *Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Kirikkale University, Kirikkale, Turkey
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- *Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Kirikkale University, Kirikkale, Turkey
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- †Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Kirikkale University
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Kaku Y, Kodama S, Higuchi M, Nakamura A, Nakamura M, Kaieda T, Takahama S, Minami R, Miyamura T, Suematsu E, Yamamoto M. Corticoid therapy for overlapping syndromes in an HIV-positive patient. Intern Med 2015; 54:223-30. [PMID: 25743017 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.54.3094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection disturbs the host's immune function and often coexists with various autoimmune and/or systemic rheumatic diseases with manifestations that sometimes overlap with each other. We herein present the case of a 43-year-old Japanese man infected with HIV who exhibited elevated serum creatine kinase and transaminases levels without any symptoms. He was diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis, polymyositis and Sjögren's syndrome and received combined antiretroviral therapy (cART); however, the laboratory abnormalities persisted. We successfully administered cART with the addition of oral prednisolone, and the patient's condition recovered without side effects related to the metabolic or immunosuppressive effects of these drugs.
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- Yu Kaku
- Department of Internal Medicine, Clinical Research Institute, National Hospital Organization Kyushu Medical Center, Japan
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Jensen SB, Vissink A. Salivary gland dysfunction and xerostomia in Sjögren's syndrome. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am 2014; 26:35-53. [PMID: 24287192 DOI: 10.1016/j.coms.2013.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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In this article, salivary gland dysfunction and xerostomia in Sjögren's syndrome (SS) are discussed, with a focus on the pathophysiology of salivary dysfunction in SS, the clinical presentation of dry mouth in SS, how to assess salivary gland hypofunction and xerostomia in SS, and the impact of salivary gland dysfunction on quality of life in patients with SS.
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- Siri Beier Jensen
- Section of Oral Medicine, Clinical Oral Physiology, Oral Pathology and Anatomy, Department of Odontology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Nørre Allé 20, 2200 Copenhagen N, Denmark.
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Different lymphoproliferative disorders in different salivary glands of primary Sjögren syndrome. J Craniofac Surg 2014; 24:e462-5. [PMID: 24036814 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0b013e3182902ef4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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We report 1 case of primary Sjögren syndrome that showed histologic variation and different lymphoproliferative disorders in different salivary glands.Different salivary glands can show a different transition situation with histologic variation and lymphoproliferative disorders. The larger salivary glands have more potentially progressive transition situation than smaller glands. These findings also supported the theory that the transition of reactive B cells from lymphoepithelial sialadenitis to monoclonal lymphoma is generally a multistep process in different salivary glands within 1 person.
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Tear proteomic analysis of Sjögren syndrome patients with dry eye syndrome by two-dimensional-nano-liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry. Sci Rep 2014; 4:5772. [PMID: 25159733 PMCID: PMC4145314 DOI: 10.1038/srep05772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2013] [Accepted: 06/02/2014] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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We examined the tear film proteome of patients with Sjögren's syndrome (SS) and dry eye syndrome (group A), patients with dry eye symptoms (group B) and normal volunteers (group C). Tear samples were pooled from 8 subjects from each group and were subjected to two-dimensional-nano-liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (2D-nano-LC-MS/MS). The tear breakup time for group A was significantly reduced compared with group B and C (P < 0.001). Group A (Schirmer I test, 2.13 ± 2.38 mm/5 min) had markedly lower tear volume than group B (5.94 ± 4.75 mm/5 min) and C (14.44 ± 6.57 mm/5 min) (P < 0.001). Group A had significantly higher normalized tear protein content (1.8291 ± 0.2241 μg/mm) than group B (1.0839 ± 0.1120 μg/mm) (P = 0.001) and C (0.2028 ± 0.0177 μg/mm) (P = 0.001). The 2D-nano-LC-MS/MS analysis identified a total of 435 proteins, including 182 (54.8%), 247 (74.4%) and 278 (83.7%) in group A, B, and C, respectively, with 56 (16.7%) proteins including defensin α1, clusterin and lactotransferrin unique to group A. In conclusion, dry eye syndrome in SS patients is associated with an altered proteomic profile with dysregulated expression of proteins involved in a variety of important cellular process including inflammation, immunity, and oxidative stress.
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Misuno K, Tran SD, Khalili S, Huang J, Liu Y, Hu S. Quantitative analysis of protein and gene expression in salivary glands of Sjogren's-like disease NOD mice treated by bone marrow soup. PLoS One 2014; 9:e87158. [PMID: 24489858 PMCID: PMC3906116 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0087158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2013] [Accepted: 12/18/2013] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Background Bone marrow cell extract (termed as BM Soup) has been demonstrated to repair irradiated salivary glands (SGs) and restore saliva secretion in our previous study. In the present study, we aim to investigate if the function of damaged SGs in non-obese diabetic (NOD) mice can be restored by BM Soup treatment and the molecular alterations associated with the treatment. Methods Whole BM cells were lysed and soluble intracellular contents (“BM Soup”) were injected I.V. into NOD mice. Tandem mass tagging with 2-D liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry was used to quantify proteins in the submandibular glands (SMGs) between untreated and BM Soup-treated mice. Quantitative PCR was used to identify genes with altered expression in the treated mice. Results BM Soup restored salivary flow rates to normal levels and significantly reduced the focus scores of SMGs in NOD mice. More than 1800 proteins in SMG cells were quantified by the proteomic approach. Many SMG proteins involved in inflammation and apoptosis were found to be down-regulated whereas those involved in salivary gland biology and development/regeneration were up-regulated in the BM Soup-treated mice. qPCR analysis also revealed expression changes of growth factors and cytokines in the SMGs of the treated NOD mice. Conclusion BM Soup treatment is effective to restore the function of damaged SGs in NOD mice. Through gene/protein expression analysis, we have found that BM Soup treatment might effectuate via inhibiting apoptosis, focal adhesion and inflammation whereas promoting development, regeneration and differentiation of the SG cells in NOD mice. These findings provide important insights on the potential mechanisms underlying the BM Soup treatment for functional restoration of damaged SGs in NOD mice. Additional studies are needed to further confirm the identified target genes and their related signaling pathways that are responsible for the BM Soup treatment.
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- Kaori Misuno
- School of Dentistry, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
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- Craniofacial Tissue Engineering and Stem Cells Laboratory, Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- * E-mail: (SH); (SH)
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- Craniofacial Tissue Engineering and Stem Cells Laboratory, Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- School of Dentistry, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
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- Craniofacial Tissue Engineering and Stem Cells Laboratory, Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- School of Dentistry, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
- * E-mail: (SH); (SH)
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Keszler A, Adler LI, Gandolfo MS, Masquijo Bisio PA, Smith AC, Vollenweider CF, Heidenreich AM, de Stefano G, Kambo MV, Cox DP, Narbaitz M, Lanfranchi HE. MALT lymphoma in labial salivary gland biopsy from Sjögren syndrome: importance of follow-up in early detection. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2013; 115:e28-33. [PMID: 23157989 PMCID: PMC3593994 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2012.07.481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2012] [Revised: 06/27/2012] [Accepted: 07/24/2012] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphomas are known to occur in Sjögren syndrome (SS) patients, but reported cases in labial salivary glands (LSG) are rare. We report a case of 60-year-old female patient with SS who developed MALT lymphoma in the labial salivary glands during a 2-year time interval when she was participating in the Sjögren's International Clinical Collaborative Alliance, an ongoing longitudinal multisite observational study funded by the National Institutes of Health of the United States. At follow-up exam, LSG biopsy showed atypical diffuse infiltration by mononuclear cells of variable size and atypical nuclei affecting the whole specimen with destruction of glandular architecture, leading to a diagnosis of B-cell MALT lymphoma. Computerized tomography and bone marrow biopsy failed to show additional evidence of disease. Clinical, serologic, ocular, histologic and immunohistochemical findings are presented. A "watch and wait" policy was adopted with regular examinations.
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- A Keszler
- Department of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Levine AJ, Miller JA, Shapshak P, Gelman B, Singer EJ, Hinkin CH, Commins D, Morgello S, Grant I, Horvath S. Systems analysis of human brain gene expression: mechanisms for HIV-associated neurocognitive impairment and common pathways with Alzheimer's disease. BMC Med Genomics 2013; 6:4. [PMID: 23406646 PMCID: PMC3626801 DOI: 10.1186/1755-8794-6-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2012] [Accepted: 01/30/2013] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Background Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV) infection frequently results in neurocognitive impairment. While the cause remains unclear, recent gene expression studies have identified genes whose transcription is dysregulated in individuals with HIV-association neurocognitive disorder (HAND). However, the methods for interpretation of such data have lagged behind the technical advances allowing the decoding genetic material. Here, we employ systems biology methods novel to the field of NeuroAIDS to further interrogate extant transcriptome data derived from brains of HIV + patients in order to further elucidate the neuropathogenesis of HAND. Additionally, we compare these data to those derived from brains of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in order to identify common pathways of neuropathogenesis. Methods In Study 1, using data from three brain regions in 6 HIV-seronegative and 15 HIV + cases, we first employed weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) to further explore transcriptome networks specific to HAND with HIV-encephalitis (HIVE) and HAND without HIVE. We then used a symptomatic approach, employing standard expression analysis and WGCNA to identify networks associated with neurocognitive impairment (NCI), regardless of HIVE or HAND diagnosis. Finally, we examined the association between the CNS penetration effectiveness (CPE) of antiretroviral regimens and brain transcriptome. In Study 2, we identified common gene networks associated with NCI in both HIV and AD by correlating gene expression with pre-mortem neurocognitive functioning. Results Study 1: WGCNA largely corroborated findings from standard differential gene expression analyses, but also identified possible meta-networks composed of multiple gene ontology categories and oligodendrocyte dysfunction. Differential expression analysis identified hub genes highly correlated with NCI, including genes implicated in gliosis, inflammation, and dopaminergic tone. Enrichment analysis identified gene ontology categories that varied across the three brain regions, the most notable being downregulation of genes involved in mitochondrial functioning. Finally, WGCNA identified dysregulated networks associated with NCI, including oligodendrocyte and mitochondrial functioning. Study 2: Common gene networks dysregulated in relation to NCI in AD and HIV included mitochondrial genes, whereas upregulation of various cancer-related genes was found. Conclusions While under-powered, this study identified possible biologically-relevant networks correlated with NCI in HIV, and common networks shared with AD, opening new avenues for inquiry in the investigation of HAND neuropathogenesis. These results suggest that further interrogation of existing transcriptome data using systems biology methods can yield important information.
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- Andrew J Levine
- Department of Neurology, National Neurological AIDS Bank, David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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Greenwell-Wild T, Moutsopoulos NM, Gliozzi M, Kapsogeorgou E, Rangel Z, Munson PJ, Moutsopoulos HM, Wahl SM. Chitinases in the salivary glands and circulation of patients with Sjögren's syndrome: macrophage harbingers of disease severity. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013; 63:3103-15. [PMID: 21618203 DOI: 10.1002/art.30465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is a chronic autoimmune disease of unknown etiology that targets salivary and lacrimal glands and may be accompanied by multiorgan systemic manifestations. To further the understanding of immunopathology associated with SS and identify potential therapeutic targets, we undertook the present study comparing the gene expression profiles of salivary glands with severe inflammation versus those of salivary glands with mild or no disease. METHODS Using microarray profiling of salivary gland tissue from patients with SS and control subjects, we identified target genes, which were further characterized in tissue, serum, and cultured cell populations by real-time polymerase chain reaction and protein analysis. RESULTS Among the most highly expressed SS genes were those associated with myeloid cells, including members of the mammalian chitinase family, which had not previously been shown to be associated with exocrinopathies. Both chitinase 3-like protein 1 and chitinase 1, highly conserved chitinase-like glycoproteins (one with enzymatic activity and one lacking enzymatic activity), were evident at the transcriptome level and were detected within inflamed tissue. Chitinases were expressed during monocyte-to-macrophage differentiation and their levels augmented by stimulation with cytokines, including interferon-α (IFNα). CONCLUSION Because elevated expression of these and other macrophage-derived molecules corresponded with more severe SS, the present observations suggest that macrophages have potential immunopathologic involvement in SS and that the tissue macrophage transcription profile reflects multiple genes induced by IFNα.
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- Teresa Greenwell-Wild
- National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, Oral Infection and Immunity Branch, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland
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Sjögren's syndrome (SjS) is one of the most common autoimmune rheumatic diseases, clinically characterized by xerostomia and keratoconjunctivitis sicca. We investigated the following controversial topics: (i) Do we have reliable ways of assessing saliva production? (ii) How important are the quantity and quality of saliva? (iii) Are only anti-SSA/Ro and anti-SSB/La relevant for the diagnosis of SjS? (iv) Are the American-European Consensus criteria (AECC) the best way to diagnose SjS? Results from literature searches suggested the following: (i) Despite the fact that numerous tests are available to assess salivation rates, direct comparisons among them are scarce with little evidence to suggest one best test. (ii) Recent developments highlight the importance of investigating the composition of saliva. However, more research is needed to standardize the methods of analysis and collection and refine the quality of the accumulating data. (iii) In addition to anti-Ro/La autoantibodies, anti α-fodrin IgA and anti-MR3 autoantibodies seem to be promising diagnostic markers of SjS, but more studies are warranted to test their sensitivity and specificity. (iv) AECC are classification, not diagnostic criteria. Moreover, recent innovations have not been incorporated into these criteria. Consequently, treatment directed to patients diagnosed using the AECC might exclude a significant proportion of patients with SjS.
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- D J Aframian
- Salivary Gland Clinic and Saliva Diagnostic Laboratory, Department of Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel.
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Horvath S, Nazmul-Hossain ANM, Pollard RPE, Kroese FGM, Vissink A, Kallenberg CGM, Spijkervet FKL, Bootsma H, Michie SA, Gorr SU, Peck AB, Cai C, Zhou H, Wong DTW. Systems analysis of primary Sjögren's syndrome pathogenesis in salivary glands identifies shared pathways in human and a mouse model. Arthritis Res Ther 2012; 14:R238. [PMID: 23116360 PMCID: PMC3674589 DOI: 10.1186/ar4081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2012] [Accepted: 09/07/2012] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Introduction Primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS) is a chronic autoimmune disease with complex etiopathogenesis. Despite extensive studies to understand the disease process utilizing human and mouse models, the intersection between these species remains elusive. To address this gap, we utilized a novel systems biology approach to identify disease-related gene modules and signaling pathways that overlap between humans and mice. Methods Parotid gland tissues were harvested from 24 pSS and 16 non-pSS sicca patients and 25 controls. For mouse studies, salivary glands were harvested from C57BL/6.NOD-Aec1Aec2 mice at various times during development of pSS-like disease. RNA was analyzed with Affymetrix HG U133+2.0 arrays for human samples and with MOE430+2.0 arrays for mouse samples. The images were processed with Affymetrix software. Weighted-gene co-expression network analysis was used to identify disease-related and functional pathways. Results Nineteen co-expression modules were identified in human parotid tissue, of which four were significantly upregulated and three were downregulated in pSS patients compared with non-pSS sicca patients and controls. Notably, one of the human disease-related modules was highly preserved in the mouse model, and was enriched with genes involved in immune and inflammatory responses. Further comparison between these two species led to the identification of genes associated with leukocyte recruitment and germinal center formation. Conclusion Our systems biology analysis of genome-wide expression data from salivary gland tissue of pSS patients and from a pSS mouse model identified common dysregulated biological pathways and molecular targets underlying critical molecular alterations in pSS pathogenesis.
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Spielmann N, Ilsley D, Gu J, Lea K, Brockman J, Heater S, Setterquist R, Wong DTW. The Human Salivary RNA Transcriptome Revealed by Massively Parallel Sequencing. Clin Chem 2012; 58:1314-21. [DOI: 10.1373/clinchem.2011.176941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND
Evaluation of the salivary transcriptome is an emerging diagnostic technology with discriminatory power for disease detection. This study explored massively parallel sequencing for providing nucleotide-level sequence information for each RNA in saliva.
METHODS
Transcriptome profiling with the SOLiD™ system was applied to RNA isolated from unstimulated cell-free saliva (CFS) and whole saliva (WS) from healthy human volunteers. Sequenced reads were aligned to human genome build 18 and the Human Oral Microbiome Database (HOMD).
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Massively parallel sequencing enabled the acquisition of complete sequence information for each nucleotide position of the human salivary transcriptome through alignment to multiple sequence databases. Approximately 20%–25% of the sequenced reads from CFS aligned to the human genome, and approximately 30% of the sequenced reads aligned to the HOMD. We detected the expression of >4000 coding and noncoding genes in CFS and WS. Gene expression at different genome loci showed that the structural integrity of the transcripts for the annotated genes was preserved in saliva.
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A single measurement provided RNA sequence information of gene transcript abundance for both coding and noncoding RNAs and identified sequences from >400 different microbial species within a single sample. Contrary to previous data suggesting that salivary RNA is highly fragmented, in our study the structural integrity of RNA was preserved. The high degree of sequence alignment to annotated exons and introns for each of the respective reference genomes, with sequence coverage spanning the full length of the genes, provides strong evidence that the salivary transcriptome is a complex RNA network.
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- Nadine Spielmann
- UCLA School of Dentistry, Dental Research Institute, Los Angeles, CA
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- Life Technologies, Austin, TX
- current affiliation: Asuragen, Austin, TX
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- Life Technologies, Austin, TX
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- UCLA School of Dentistry, Dental Research Institute, Los Angeles, CA
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Ismail F, Mahmoud A, Abdelhaleem H, Mamdoh A, Geneidy M, Kamal E. Primary Sjögren's syndrome and B-non-Hodgkin lymphoma: role of CD4+ T lymphocytopenia. Rheumatol Int 2012; 33:1021-5. [PMID: 22886469 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-012-2464-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2012] [Accepted: 07/07/2012] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Primary Sjögren's syndrome (PSS) is associated with increased risk of lymphoproliferative malignancy, and B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (B-NHL) is the most frequent type. To evaluate CD4+ T lymphocytes distributions in patients with (PSS) and the association of CD4+ T lymphocytopenia with the development of (B-NHL), this study included 8 (PSS) patients associated with B-NHL (group I), 50 (pSS) patients without B-NHL (group II), and 30 healthy volunteers who served as controls. The frequency of circulating CD4+ and CD8+ T lymphocytes distributions and CD4+/CD8+ T cell ratio was assessed using flow cytometry coulter EPICS-XL and compared between patients groups and controls. There was statistically significant CD4+ T lymphocytopenia in (PSS) patients with B-NHL than those without lymphoma and controls (P = 0.001). Moreover, a significant low CD4+/CD8+ T cell ratio 0.8 in group I than group II and controls (P = 0.001) was found. Significant positive correlations of CD4+ T lymphocytopenia with other risk factors (parotid swelling, vasculitis, rheumatoid factors, low complement, cryoglobulinemia) were detected. CD4+ T lymphocytopenia is associated with B-NHL developed in patients with PSS and can be considered as an important predictor of lymphoma.
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- Faten Ismail
- Departments of Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, EL-Minia University, EL-Minia, Egypt.
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Gorr SU, Wennblom TJ, Horvath S, Wong DTW, Michie SA. Text-mining applied to autoimmune disease research: the Sjögren's syndrome knowledge base. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2012; 13:119. [PMID: 22759918 PMCID: PMC3495204 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2474-13-119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2011] [Accepted: 06/18/2012] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Background Sjögren’s syndrome is a tissue-specific autoimmune disease that affects exocrine tissues, especially salivary glands and lacrimal glands. Despite a large body of evidence gathered over the past 60 years, significant gaps still exist in our understanding of Sjögren’s syndrome. The goal of this study was to develop a database that collects and organizes gene and protein expression data from the existing literature for comparative analysis with future gene expression and proteomic studies of Sjögren’s syndrome. Description To catalog the existing knowledge in the field, we used text mining to generate the Sjögren’s Syndrome Knowledge Base (SSKB) of published gene/protein data, which were extracted from PubMed using text mining of over 7,700 abstracts and listing approximately 500 potential genes/proteins. The raw data were manually evaluated to remove duplicates and false-positives and assign gene names. The data base was manually curated to 477 entries, including 377 potential functional genes, which were used for enrichment and pathway analysis using gene ontology and KEGG pathway analysis. Conclusions The Sjögren’s syndrome knowledge base (
http://sskb.umn.edu) can form the foundation for an informed search of existing knowledge in the field as new potential therapeutic targets are identified by conventional or high throughput experimental techniques.
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- Sven-Ulrik Gorr
- Department of Diagnostic and Biological Sciences, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA.
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Bertl K, Haririan H, Laky M, Matejka M, Andrukhov O, Rausch-Fan X. Smoking influences salivary histamine levels in periodontal disease. Oral Dis 2012; 18:410-6. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1601-0825.2011.01891.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Khashu H, Baiju CS, Bansal SR, Chhillar A. Salivary Biomarkers: A Periodontal Overview. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.5005/johcd-6-1-28] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The current clinical diagnostic criterias which were introduced almost half a century ago continue to function as the basis of oral diagnosis in today's clinical practice. Evolvement with time is now brought us to the era of biomarkers. It's a new paradigm for periodontal diagnosis which is of immense benefit in managing periodontitis patients. Biomarkers are tell – tale molecules that can be used to monitor health status, disease onset, treatment response and outcome.
These biomarkers can be obtained from blood components such as: serum or plasma. However because of it's being an invasive procedure other body fluids such as saliva and GCF are being considered for potential source of biomarkers. The simple and non-invasive nature of saliva collection and its high sensitivity assay development has led to the salivary biomarkers being a promising future for periodontal diagnosis.
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Baldini C, Giusti L, Ciregia F, Da Valle Y, Giacomelli C, Donadio E, Ferro F, Galimberti S, Donati V, Bazzichi L, Bombardieri S, Lucacchini A. Correspondence between salivary proteomic pattern and clinical course in primary Sjögren syndrome and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: a case report. J Transl Med 2011; 9:188. [PMID: 22047044 PMCID: PMC3223154 DOI: 10.1186/1479-5876-9-188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2011] [Accepted: 11/02/2011] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Background In the last years human proteomic has represented a promising tool to promote the communication between basic and clinical science. Methods To explore the correspondence between salivary proteomic profile and clinical response, herein, we used a proteomic approach to analyse the whole saliva of a patient with primary Sjögren's Syndrome (pSS) and non-Hodgkin's-MALT type parotid lymphoma before, during and after a standard treatment with cyclophosphamide (CTX) and rituximab (RTX). To identify any discriminatory therapeutic salivary biomarker patient's whole saliva was collected at the baseline, after the fourth infusion of rituximab, and on remission and analysed combining two-dimensional electrophoresis (2DE) and MALDI-TOF/TOF mass spectrometry. Results Proteomic results obtained from the comparison of salivary samples indicated several qualitative and quantitative modifications in the salivary expression of putative albumin, immunoglobulin J chain, Ig kappa chain C region, alpha-1-antitrypsin, haptoglobin and Ig alpha-1 chain C region. Conclusion This study suggests that clinical and functional changes of the salivary glands driven by autoimmune and lymphoproliferative processes might be reflected in patients' whole saliva proteins, shedding new light on the potential usefulness of salivary proteomic analysis in the identification of prognostic and therapeutic biomarkers for patients with pSS and non Hodgkin's lymphomas.
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- Chiara Baldini
- Department of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology Unit, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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Busamia B, Gonzalez-Moles MA, Ruiz-Avila I, Brunotto M, Gil-Montoya JA, Bravo M, Gobbi C, Finkelberg A. Cell apoptosis and proliferation in salivary glands of Sjögren’s syndrome. J Oral Pathol Med 2011; 40:721-5. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0714.2011.01042.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Primary Sjögren's syndrome (PSS) is a relatively common immune-mediated condition characterized by oral and ocular dryness, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain and poor health-related quality of life. Other extra-glandular organs can also be affected and PSS is associated with a markedly increased risk of lymphoma. Furthermore, the health-economic cost for PSS is substantial. There is currently no effective treatment available. With better understanding of the pathophysiology of PSS and advances in technologies, it is now possible to develop biological therapies to target specific molecules or molecular pathways that are important in PSS pathogenesis. Indeed, a limited number of biological therapies have already been tested in PSS with mixed successes. AREAS COVERED Published data on the use of biological therapies in PSS, the possible roles for other biological therapies and the potential challenges for their use. EXPERT OPINION The use of biological agents targeting key cellular and molecular pathways in PSS pathogenesis represents a promising therapeutic strategy. Clinical trials assessing the efficacy of biological therapies in PSS should be encouraged but patient selection and outcome measures used in these studies must be carefully considered to ensure that the true effects of biological therapies on the outcomes of PSS are being appropriately evaluated.
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- Wan-Fai Ng
- University of Newcastle, Institute of Cellular Medicine, Musculoskeletal Research Group, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4HH, UK.
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Ding C, Zhang Y, Peng X, Wang Y, Zhang L, Cong X, Ding QW, Xiang RL, Wu LL, Yu GY. Proteomic Analysis of Human Transplanted Submandibular Gland in Patients with Epiphora after Transplantation. J Proteome Res 2011; 10:2206-15. [PMID: 21384922 DOI: 10.1021/pr100965q] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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- Chong Ding
- Center for Salivary Gland Diseases of Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Peking University Health Science Centre and Key Laboratory of Molecular Cardiovascular Sciences, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- Center for Salivary Gland Diseases of Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Peking University Health Science Centre and Key Laboratory of Molecular Cardiovascular Sciences, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Center for Salivary Gland Diseases of Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Peking University Health Science Centre and Key Laboratory of Molecular Cardiovascular Sciences, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Center for Salivary Gland Diseases of Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Peking University Health Science Centre and Key Laboratory of Molecular Cardiovascular Sciences, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- Center for Salivary Gland Diseases of Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Peking University Health Science Centre and Key Laboratory of Molecular Cardiovascular Sciences, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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Hu S, Vissink A, Arellano M, Roozendaal C, Zhou H, Kallenberg CGM, Wong DT. Identification of autoantibody biomarkers for primary Sjögren's syndrome using protein microarrays. Proteomics 2011; 11:1499-507. [PMID: 21413148 DOI: 10.1002/pmic.201000206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2010] [Revised: 12/15/2010] [Accepted: 01/20/2011] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Sjögren’s syndrome (SS) is a chronic, progressive autoimmune disease primarily affecting women. Diagnosis of SS requires an invasive salivary gland tissue biopsy and a long delay from the start of the symptoms to final diagnosis has been frequently observed. In this study,we aim to identify salivary autoantibody biomarkers for primary SS (pSS) using a protein microarray approach. Immune-response protoarrays were used to profile saliva autoantibodies from patients with pSS (n = 514), patients with systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE, n = 513), and healthy control subjects (n = 513). We identified 24 potential autoantibody biomarkers that can discriminate patients with pSS from both patients with SLE and healthy individuals. Four saliva autoantibody biomarkers, anti-transglutaminase, anti-histone, anti-SSA, and anti-SSB, were further tested in independent pSS (n = 534), SLE (n = 534), and healthy control (n = 534) subjects and all were successfully validated with ELISA. This study has demonstrated the potential of a high-throughput protein microarray approach for the discovery of autoantibody biomarkers. The identified saliva autoantibody biomarkers may lead to a clinical tool for simple, noninvasive detection of pSS at low cost.
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- Shen Hu
- School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA; Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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De Franceschi L, Bosello S, Scambi C, Biasi D, De Santis M, Caramaschi P, Peluso G, La Verde V, Bambara LM, Ferraccioli G. Proteome analysis of biological fluids from autoimmune-rheumatological disorders. Proteomics Clin Appl 2011; 5:78-89. [PMID: 21246742 DOI: 10.1002/prca.201000069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2010] [Revised: 10/27/2010] [Accepted: 11/01/2010] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Autoimmune-rheumatological diseases are worldwide distributed disorders and represent a complex array of illnesses characterized by autoreactivity (reactivity against self-antigens) of T-B lymphocytes and by the synthesis of autoantibodies crucial for diagnosis (biomarkers). Yet, the effects of the autoimmune chronic inflammation on the infiltrated tissues and organs generally lead to profound tissue and organ damage with loss of function (i.e., lung, kidney, joints, exocrine glands). Although progresses have been made on the knowledge of these disorders, much still remains to be investigated on their pathogenesis and identification of new biomarkers useful in clinical practice. The rationale of using proteomics in autoimmune-rheumatological diseases has been the unmet need to collect, from biological fluids that are easily obtainable, a summary of the final biochemical events that represent the effects of the interplay between immune cells, mesenchymal cells and endothelial cells. Proteomic analysis of these fluids shows encouraging results and in this review, we addressed four major autoimmune-rheumatological diseases investigated through proteomic techniques and provide evidence-based data on the highlights obtained in systemic sclerosis, primary and secondary Sjogren's syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis.
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- Lucia De Franceschi
- Department of Medicine, Section of Internal Medicine, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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For the past two decades, salivary diagnostic approaches have been developed to monitor oral diseases such as periodontal diseases and to assess caries risk. Recently, the combination of emerging biotechnologies and salivary diagnostics has extended the range of saliva-based diagnostics from the oral cavity to the whole physiologic system as most compounds found in blood are also present in saliva. Accordingly, saliva can reflect the physiologic state of the body, including emotional, endocrinal, nutritional and metabolic variations and acts as a source for the monitoring of oral and also systemic health. This review presents an update on the status of saliva diagnostics and delves into their applications to the discovery of biomarkers for cancer detection and therapeutic applications. Translating scientific findings of nucleic acids, proteins and metabolites in body fluids to clinical applications is a cumbersome and challenging journey. Our research group is pursuing the biology of salivary analytes and the development of technologies for detection of distinct biomarkers with high sensitivity and specificity. The avenue of saliva diagnostics incorporating transcriptomic, proteomic and metabolomic findings will enable us to connect salivary molecular analytes to monitor therapies, therapeutic outcomes, and finally disease progression in cancer.
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- N Spielmann
- School of Dentistry and Dental Research Institute, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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Kimoto O, Sawada J, Shimoyama K, Suzuki D, Nakamura S, Hayashi H, Ogawa N. Activation of the interferon pathway in peripheral blood of patients with Sjogren's syndrome. J Rheumatol 2010; 38:310-6. [PMID: 21078725 DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.100486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE DNA microarray analysis and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) were performed to identify key target genes in peripheral blood from patients with Sjögren's syndrome (SS). METHODS DNA microarray analysis was performed in 19 patients with SS (all women) and 10 healthy controls (5 men and 5 women) using a low-density DNA microarray system with 778 genes. For confirmation, the expression of upregulated genes was analyzed by quantitative real-time PCR in another 37 SS patients (35 women and 2 men) and 9 healthy controls (8 women and 1 man). Relationships between gene signatures and various clinical measures, such as disease duration, symptoms and signs, complications, immunological findings, and salivary and lacrimal functions, were analyzed. RESULTS Interferon-α (IFN-α)-inducible protein 27 (IFI27) showed the most significant difference between SS patients and controls in the microarray screening. We performed quantitative RT-PCR for IFI27. IFI27 gene expression level was increased in patients with SS compared with controls (p < 0.01) by real-time PCR, supporting our observations from the microarray data. The level of IFI27 was significantly correlated with serum IgG levels (r = 0.462, p < 0.01) and ß(2)-microglobulin (r = 0.385, p < 0.05), soluble interleukin 2 receptor (r = 0.473, p < 0.01), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (r = 0.333, p < 0.05), and antinuclear antibody titer (speckled pattern; r = 0.445, p < 0.01). CONCLUSION Our results suggest that upregulation of IFN-inducible genes in SS patients is a systemic phenomenon, and IFN may play an important role in the pathogenesis of SS. The expression level of IFI27 could be an effective and specific biomarker associated with SS.
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- Osamu Kimoto
- Third Department of Internal Medicine, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1, Handayama, Higashi-ku, Hamamatsu 431-3192, Japan.
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Larsen M, Yamada KM, Musselmann K. Systems analysis of salivary gland development and disease. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS. SYSTEMS BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2010; 2:670-82. [PMID: 20890964 PMCID: PMC3398465 DOI: 10.1002/wsbm.94] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Branching morphogenesis is a crucial developmental process in which vertebrate organs generate extensive epithelial surface area while retaining a compact size. In the vertebrate submandibular salivary gland, branching morphogenesis is crucial for the generation of the large surface area necessary to produce sufficient saliva. However, in many salivary gland diseases, saliva-producing acinar cells are destroyed, resulting in dry mouth and secondary health conditions. Systems-based approaches can provide insights into understanding salivary gland development, function, and disease. The traditional approach to understanding these processes is the identification of molecular signals using reductionist approaches; we review current progress with such methods in understanding salivary gland development. Taking a more global approach, multiple groups are currently profiling the transcriptome, the proteome, and other 'omes' in both developing mouse tissues and in human patient samples. Computational methods have been successful in deciphering large data sets, and mathematical models are starting to make predictions regarding the contribution of molecules to the physical processes of morphogenesis and cellular function. A challenge for the future will be to establish comprehensive, publicly accessible salivary gland databases spanning the full range of genes and proteins; plans are underway to provide these resources to researchers in centralized repositories. The greatest challenge for the future will be to develop realistic models that integrate multiple types of data to both describe and predict embryonic development and disease pathogenesis.
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- Melinda Larsen
- Department of Biological Sciences, University at Albany, State University of New York
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- Laboratory of Cell and Developmental Biology, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health
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- Laboratory of Cell and Developmental Biology, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health
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Arellano-Garcia ME, Li R, Liu X, Xie Y, Yan X, Loo JA, Hu S. Identification of tetranectin as a potential biomarker for metastatic oral cancer. Int J Mol Sci 2010; 11:3106-21. [PMID: 20957082 PMCID: PMC2956083 DOI: 10.3390/ijms11093106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2010] [Revised: 08/25/2010] [Accepted: 08/27/2010] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Lymph node involvement is the most important predictor of survival rates in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). A biomarker that can indicate lymph node metastasis would be valuable to classify patients with OSCC for optimal treatment. In this study, we have performed a serum proteomic analysis of OSCC using 2-D gel electrophoresis and liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry. One of the down-regulated proteins in OSCC was identified as tetranectin, which is a protein encoded by the CLEC3B gene (C-type lectin domain family 3, member B). We further tested the protein level in serum and saliva from patients with lymph-node metastatic and primary OSCC. Tetranectin was found significantly under-expressed in both serum and saliva of metastatic OSCC compared to primary OSCC. Our results suggest that serum or saliva tetranectin may serve as a potential biomarker for metastatic OSCC. Other candidate serum biomarkers for OSCC included superoxide dismutase, ficolin 2, CD-5 antigen-like protein, RalA binding protein 1, plasma retinol-binding protein and transthyretin. Their clinical utility for OSCC detection remains to be further tested in cancer patients.
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- Martha E. Arellano-Garcia
- School of Dentistry and Dental Research Institute, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA; E-Mails: (M.E.A.-G.); (X.L.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA; E-Mails: (R.L.); (Y.X.); (J.A.L.)
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- School of Dentistry and Dental Research Institute, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA; E-Mails: (M.E.A.-G.); (X.L.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA; E-Mails: (R.L.); (Y.X.); (J.A.L.)
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- Department of Statistics, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA; E-Mail:
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA; E-Mails: (R.L.); (Y.X.); (J.A.L.)
- Department of Biological Chemistry, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- School of Dentistry and Dental Research Institute, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA; E-Mails: (M.E.A.-G.); (X.L.)
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- *Author to whom correspondence should be addressed; E-Mail: ; Tel.: +1-310-206-8834; Fax: +1-310-794-7109
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Ferraccioli G, De Santis M, Peluso G, Inzitari R, Fanali C, Bosello SL, Iavarone F, Castagnola M. Proteomic approaches to Sjögren's syndrome: a clue to interpret the pathophysiology and organ involvement of the disease. Autoimmun Rev 2010; 9:622-6. [PMID: 20462525 DOI: 10.1016/j.autrev.2010.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is a chronic, inflammatory, autoimmune disease characterized by lymphocytic infiltration of the exocrine glands leading to qualitatively altered and diminished or absent salivary and lachrymal secretion, and by marked B-cell hyperreactivity. Many efforts have been made to define a panel of salivary and lachrymal markers helpful to design diagnostic tests able to replace blood tests and tissue biopsies for the diagnosis of primary and secondary SS. Several proteomic-based studies have indicated that a number of proteins and peptides can be considered SS biomarkers, being 2-3-fold up- or down-regulated compared to normal subject or having an exclusive presence in the saliva or tears of SS patients. Unfortunately, several factors make it difficult to define a comprehensive salivary and lachrymal panel of markers of SS, as the lack of a comprehensive proteomic analysis of human tears and saliva of healthy subjects, the lack of uniform protocols to collect and treat these samples, and the high grade of posttranslational modification of the proteins in these fluids.
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Torkamani A, Dean B, Schork NJ, Thomas EA. Coexpression network analysis of neural tissue reveals perturbations in developmental processes in schizophrenia. Genome Res 2010; 20:403-12. [PMID: 20197298 DOI: 10.1101/gr.101956.109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 115] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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We performed integrated gene coexpression network analysis on two large microarray-based brain gene expression data sets generated from the prefrontal cortex obtained post-mortem from 101 subjects, 47 subjects with schizophrenia and 54 normal control subjects, ranging in age from 19 to 81 years. Twenty-eight modules of coexpressed genes with functional interpretations were detected in both normal subjects and those with schizophrenia. Significant overlap of "case" and "control" module composition was observed, indicating that extensive differences in underlying molecular connectivity are not likely driving pathology in schizophrenia. Modules of coexpressed genes were characterized according to disease association, cell type specificity, and the effects of aging. We find that genes with altered expression in schizophrenia clustered into distinct coexpression networks and that these were associated primarily with neurons. We further identified a robust effect of age on gene expression modules that differentiates normal subjects from those with schizophrenia. In particular, we report that normal age-related decreases in genes related to central nervous system developmental processes, including neurite outgrowth, neuronal differentiation, and dopamine-related cellular signaling, do not occur in subjects with schizophrenia during the aging process. Extrapolating these findings to earlier stages of development supports the concept that schizophrenia pathogenesis begins early in life and is associated with a failure of normal decreases in developmental-related gene expression. These findings provide a novel mechanism for the "developmental" hypothesis of schizophrenia on a molecular level.
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- Ali Torkamani
- Scripps Translational Science Institute, La Jolla, California 92037, USA
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Zhang L, Henson BS, Camargo PM, Wong DT. The clinical value of salivary biomarkers for periodontal disease. Periodontol 2000 2010; 51:25-37. [PMID: 19878467 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0757.2009.00315.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 100] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Richens JL, Urbanowicz RA, Metcalf R, Corne J, O’Shea P, Fairclough L. Quantitative Validation and Comparison of Multiplex Cytokine Kits. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010; 15:562-8. [DOI: 10.1177/1087057110362099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The focus of biomarker studies is shifting toward deciphering patterns of biomolecules as they provide a more comprehensive depiction of disease than individual biomarkers. Multiplexing technologies are crucial in deciphering such patterns, but it is essential that they are validated for reproducibility and precision to ensure accurate protein identification. Here the authors examine such properties in Cytokine Bead Array (CBA) and Luminex kits and compare concentration measurements to those obtained using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Luminex kits were found to be highly reproducible and reliable; however, CBA kits were not due to aberrant standards. Absolute cytokine concentrations were dependent on the detection kit, but correlations with ELISA were good for all technologies.
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- Joanna L. Richens
- Cell Biophysics Group, School of Biology, University of Nottingham, UK
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- COPD Research Group, Nottingham Respiratory Biomedical Research Unit, University of Nottingham, UK
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- Cell Biophysics Group, School of Biology, University of Nottingham, UK
- COPD Research Group, Nottingham Respiratory Biomedical Research Unit, University of Nottingham, UK
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- Division of Respiratory Medicine, Nottingham University Hospitals, UK
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- Cell Biophysics Group, School of Biology, University of Nottingham, UK
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- COPD Research Group, Nottingham Respiratory Biomedical Research Unit, University of Nottingham, UK
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Henson BS, Wong DT. Collection, storage, and processing of saliva samples for downstream molecular applications. Methods Mol Biol 2010; 666:21-30. [PMID: 20717775 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-60761-820-1_2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 125] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Saliva is an ideal translational research tool and diagnostic medium and is being used in novel ways to provide molecular biomarkers for a variety of oral and systemic diseases and conditions. The ability to analyze saliva to monitor health and disease is a highly desirable goal for oral health promotion and research. Saliva has been used to detect caries risk, periodontitis, oral cancer, breast cancer, salivary gland diseases, and systemic disorders such as hepatitis, HIV and HCV. Technology advancement has allowed high-throughput studies to be performed at a scale unrealized previously and is serving to advance the discovery and validation of salivary disease biomarkers. Of course, successful measurement of salivary analytes requires optimal collection, processing, and storage procedures and conditions. This chapter describes protocols for saliva collection, processing, and storage for the molecular analysis of salivary diagnostic constituents.
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Saris CGJ, Horvath S, van Vught PWJ, van Es MA, Blauw HM, Fuller TF, Langfelder P, DeYoung J, Wokke JHJ, Veldink JH, van den Berg LH, Ophoff RA. Weighted gene co-expression network analysis of the peripheral blood from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis patients. BMC Genomics 2009; 10:405. [PMID: 19712483 PMCID: PMC2743717 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2164-10-405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 132] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2009] [Accepted: 08/27/2009] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a lethal disorder characterized by progressive degeneration of motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. Diagnosis is mainly based on clinical symptoms, and there is currently no therapy to stop the disease or slow its progression. Since access to spinal cord tissue is not possible at disease onset, we investigated changes in gene expression profiles in whole blood of ALS patients. Results Our transcriptional study showed dramatic changes in blood of ALS patients; 2,300 probes (9.4%) showed significant differential expression in a discovery dataset consisting of 30 ALS patients and 30 healthy controls. Weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) was used to find disease-related networks (modules) and disease related hub genes. Two large co-expression modules were found to be associated with ALS. Our findings were replicated in a second (30 patients and 30 controls) and third dataset (63 patients and 63 controls), thereby demonstrating a highly significant and consistent association of two large co-expression modules with ALS disease status. Ingenuity Pathway Analysis of the ALS related module genes implicates enrichment of functional categories related to genetic disorders, neurodegeneration of the nervous system and inflammatory disease. The ALS related modules contain a number of candidate genes possibly involved in pathogenesis of ALS. Conclusion This first large-scale blood gene expression study in ALS observed distinct patterns between cases and controls which may provide opportunities for biomarker development as well as new insights into the molecular mechanisms of the disease.
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- Christiaan G J Saris
- Department of Neurology, Rudolf Magnus Institute of Neuroscience, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht 3584 CX, the Netherlands.
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Richens JL, Urbanowicz RA, Lunt EAM, Metcalf R, Corne J, Fairclough L, O'Shea P. Systems biology coupled with label-free high-throughput detection as a novel approach for diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Respir Res 2009; 10:29. [PMID: 19386108 PMCID: PMC2678087 DOI: 10.1186/1465-9921-10-29] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2009] [Accepted: 04/22/2009] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a treatable and preventable disease state, characterised by progressive airflow limitation that is not fully reversible. Although COPD is primarily a disease of the lungs there is now an appreciation that many of the manifestations of disease are outside the lung, leading to the notion that COPD is a systemic disease. Currently, diagnosis of COPD relies on largely descriptive measures to enable classification, such as symptoms and lung function. Here the limitations of existing diagnostic strategies of COPD are discussed and systems biology approaches to diagnosis that build upon current molecular knowledge of the disease are described. These approaches rely on new 'label-free' sensing technologies, such as high-throughput surface plasmon resonance (SPR), that we also describe.
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- Joanna L Richens
- Cell Biophysics Group, School of Biology, The University of Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE To identify the global protein expression (the proteome) in the minor salivary glands from primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS) patients and non-SS controls. MATERIALS AND METHODS Minor labial salivary glands were obtained from six pSS patients and from six age-matched non-SS controls, lysed in SDS buffer and pooled into two groups, respectively. The lysates were analysed by liquid chromatography electrospray ionization combined with tandem mass spectrometry. Also, the proteins were separated by two-dimensional polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and protein spots were subjected to mass spectrometry. RESULTS Heat shock proteins, mucins, carbonic anhydrases, enolase, vimentin and cyclophilin B were among the proteins identified. The differences in the proteomes of minor salivary glands from pSS patients and non-SS controls were mainly related to ribosomal proteins, immunity and stress. Alpha-defensin-1 and calmodulin were among six proteins exclusively identified in pSS patients. CONCLUSION We have identified several minor salivary gland proteins that may have implications for clarifying the SS pathophysiology. This experiment adds to the knowledge of proteins produced in salivary glands in health and disease, and may form the basis of further studies on biomarkers of prognostic and diagnostic value.
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Affiliation(s)
- T O R Hjelmervik
- Department of Clinical Dentistry - Periodontics, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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