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Jiang G, Wang B, Wang Y, Kong H, Wang Y, Gao P, Guo M, Li W, Zhang J, Wang Z, Niu J. Structural characteristics of a novel Bletilla striata polysaccharide and its activities for the alleviation of liver fibrosis. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 313:120781. [PMID: 37182941 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.120781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 02/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023]
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Liver fibrosis has proven to be the main predisposing factor for liver cirrhosis and liver cancer; however, an effective treatment remains elusive. Polysaccharides, with low toxicity and a wide range of bioactivities, are strong potential candidates for anti-hepatic fibrosis applications. For this study, a new low molecular weight neutral polysaccharide (B. striata glucomannan (BSP)) was extracted and purified from Bletilla striata. The structure of BSP was characterized and its activities for alleviating liver fibrosis in vivo were further evaluated. The results revealed that the structural unit of BSP was likely →4)-β-D-Glcp-(1 → 4)-β-D-Manp-(1 → 4)-β-D-2ace-Manp-(1 → 4)-β-D-Manp-(1 → 4)-β-D-Glcp-(1 → 4)-β-D-Manp-(1 → 4)-β-D-Manp-(1 → 4)-β-D-3ace-Manp-(1→, with a molecular weight of only 58.5 kDa. Additionally, BSP was observed to attenuate the passive impacts of liver fibrosis in a manner closely related to TLR2/TLR4-MyD88-NF-κB signaling pathway conduction. In summary, the results of this study provide theoretical foundations for the potential applications of BSP as an anti-liver fibrosis platform.
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Cao Y, Liu X, Guo SW. Plasma High Mobility Group Box 1 (HMGB1), Osteopontin (OPN), and Hyaluronic Acid (HA) as Admissible Biomarkers for Endometriosis. Sci Rep 2019; 9:9272. [PMID: 31239500 PMCID: PMC6592882 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-45785-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2019] [Accepted: 06/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Identification of biomarkers for endometriosis is an unmet medical need that demands to be fulfilled. In this study, we first used a mouse model of endometriosis and evaluated the potential utility of select biomarkers based on serial observations. Since fibrosis is the end result of lesional development, we chose high mobility group box 1 (HMGB1), osteopontin (OPN), and hyaluronic acid (HA), all three of them have been well documented to be involved in endometriosis and fibrosis, as potential biomarkers. In addition, we performed immunohistochemistry analysis of HMGB1, OPN, and the receptors for HMGB1, such as toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), nuclear factor κB (NF-κB), proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), interleukin-33 (IL-33), and receptor for advanced glycation endproducts (RAGE)–a pattern recognition receptor, with HMGB1 being its important ligand. We then evaluated the same set of putative markers in 30 women with ovarian endometriomas and 20 without endometriosis, and reevaluated the 3 plasma markers 3 months after the surgical removal of all visible endometriotic lesions. In mouse, the lesional staining levels of OPN, RAGE, and IL-33 were all significantly higher than that of normal endometrium, and increased progressively as lesions progressed. In contrast to HMGB1, TLR4, p-p65 and PCNA staining levels were decreased progressively. In humans, lesional staining levels of OPN correlated positively, while that of HMGB1 correlated negatively with the extent of fibrosis. All three plasma markers correlated positively with the extent of lesional fibrosis. Through this integrated approach, we identified plasma HMGB1, OPN and HA as promising admissible biomarkers for endometriosis.
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- Yunlei Cao
- Shanghai OB/GYN Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Shanghai OB/GYN Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200011, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine-Related Diseases, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai OB/GYN Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200011, China. .,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine-Related Diseases, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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Goet JC, Harms MH, Carbone M, Hansen BE. Risk stratification and prognostic modelling in primary biliary cholangitis. Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol 2018; 34-35:95-106. [PMID: 30343715 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpg.2018.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2018] [Accepted: 06/08/2018] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is a slowly progressive chronic cholestatic liver disease that, in a subgroup of patients, may result in liver failure or death. The definition of specific risk profiles, i.e. risk stratification, is of critical importance for the identification of these subgroups and thereby the targeting of care. Over the last few years large multicentre cohort studies have improved our knowledge regarding factors associated with progressive disease. Stratification based on biochemical response to ursodoxycholic acid provides a readily available measure to identify groups that might benefit from additional therapies to further improve prognosis. In addition, serum total bilirubin and alkaline phosphatase are now considered the most robustly validated biomarkers of long-term outcome in PBC and are used as endpoints in clinical trials. The GLOBE score and UK-PBC risk score enable us to quantify the risk of future events for the individual patient, allowing more individualized risk prediction. In this review, we discuss both established prognostic factors and newly developed tools to estimate prognosis in PBC, highlighting their strengths, limitations and applicability in clinical practice.
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- Jorn C Goet
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Program for Autoimmune Liver Diseases, International Center for Digestive Health, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan, Italy.
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Toronto Centre for Liver Disease, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Canada; Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
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Ghose S, Biswas S, Datta K, Tyagi RK. Dynamic Hyaluronan drives liver endothelial cells towards angiogenesis. BMC Cancer 2018; 18:648. [PMID: 29890947 PMCID: PMC5996548 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-018-4532-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2017] [Accepted: 05/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background Angiogenesis, the formation of new blood vessels from pre-existing vasculature is essential in a number of physiological processes such as embryonic development, wound healing as well as pathological conditions like, tumor growth and metastasis. Hyaluronic acid (HA), a high molecular weight polysaccharide, major component of extracellular matrix is known to associate with malignant phenotypes in melanomas and various other carcinomas. Hyaluronic acid binding protein 1 (HABP1) has been previously reported to trigger enhanced cellular proliferation in human liver cancer cells upon its over-expression. In the present study, we have identified the HA mediated cellular behaviour of liver endothelial cells during angiogenesis. Methods Endothelial cells have been isolated from perfused liver of mice. Cell proliferation was studied using microwell plates with tetrazole dye. Cell migration was evaluated by measuring endothelial monolayer wound repair as well as through transwell migration assay. Alterations in proteins and mRNA expression were estimated by immunobloting and quantitative real time PCR using Applied Biosystems. The paraformaldehyde fixed endothelial cells were used for immuno- florescence staining and F-actin detection with conjugated antibodies. The images were captured by using Olympus florescence microscope (IX71). Results We observed that administration of HA enhanced cell proliferation, adhesion, tubular sprout formation as well as migration of liver endothelial cells (ECs). The effect of HA in the rearrangement of the actins confirmed HA -mediated cytoskeleton re-organization and cell migration. Further, we confirmed enhanced expression of angiogenic factors like VEGF-A and VEGFR1 in endothelial cells upon HA treatment. HA supplementation led to elevated expression of HABP1 in murine endothelial cells. It was interesting to note that, although protein levels of β- catenin remained unaltered, but translocation of this protein from membrane to nucleus was observed upon HA treatment, suggesting its role not only in vessel formation but also its involvement in angiogenesis signalling. Conclusions The elucidation of molecular mechanism (s) responsible for HA mediated regulation of endothelial cells and angiogenesis contributes not only to our understanding the mechanism of disease progression but also offer new avenues for therapeutic intervention. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12885-018-4532-1) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Sampa Ghose
- Department of Medical Oncology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110029, India. .,Special Centre for Molecular Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India.
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- Amity Institute of Molecular Medicine and Stem Cell Research, Amity University Uttar Pradesh (AUUP), Sector 125, NOIDA, Uttar Pradesh, 201313, India.
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- Special Centre for Molecular Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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EASL Clinical Practice Guidelines: The diagnosis and management of patients with primary biliary cholangitis. J Hepatol 2017; 67:145-172. [PMID: 28427765 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2017.03.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 781] [Impact Index Per Article: 111.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2017] [Accepted: 03/23/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune cholestatic liver disease, which when untreated will culminate in end-stage biliary cirrhosis. Diagnosis is usually based on the presence of serum liver tests indicative of a cholestatic hepatitis in association with circulating antimitochondrial antibodies. Patient presentation and course can be diverse and risk stratification is important to ensure all patients receive a personalised approach to their care. The goals of treatment and management are the prevention of end-stage liver disease, and the amelioration of associated symptoms. Pharmacologic approaches in practice, to reduce the impact of the progressive nature of disease, currently include licensed therapies (ursodeoxycholic acid and obeticholic acid) and off-label therapies (fibric acid derivatives, budesonide). These clinical practice guidelines summarise the evidence for the importance of a structured, life-long and individualised, approach to the care of patients with PBC, providing a framework to help clinicians diagnose and effectively manage patients.
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Ma IH, Chen LW, Tu WH, Lu CJ, Huang CJ, Chen WL. Serum components and clinical efficacies of autologous serum eye drops in dry eye patients with active and inactive Sjogren syndrome. Taiwan J Ophthalmol 2017; 7:213-220. [PMID: 29296554 PMCID: PMC5747232 DOI: 10.4103/tjo.tjo_102_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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PURPOSE: Autologous serum eye drops are considered safe and efficient for the treatment of various ocular surface disorders, including dry eye diseases (DED) caused by the primary and secondary Sjogren syndrome (SS). However, the serum components in patients of SS may be different from those of normal patients and can thus lead to unpredictable therapeutic effects. This study divided the SS patients into active and inactive types based on the erythrocyte sedimentation rate and the presence or absence of active rheumatoid arthritis. METHODS: We compared the serum components of these two groups with standard and multiplex enzyme linked immunosorbent assay arrays and predicted the therapeutic effects of topical autologous serum for the treatment of DED with ocular surface disease index (OSDI) and Oxford Schema scale (OSS). RESULTS: Hyaluronic acid and transforming growth factor b1 levels were significantly higher in the active SS group compared to the inactive SS group (P < 0.01), whereas epidermal growth factors, insulin growth factor 1, and fibroblast growth factor b had no significant differences between these two groups. Active SS group had significantly higher expressions of interleukin (IL) 1 beta, IL 6, and tumor necrosis factor alpha compared to inactive SS patients (P < 0.05). There were no statistical differences in therapeutic effects between these two groups, as measured with the OSDI or OSS. CONCLUSION: Dividing the Sjogren dry eye patients into active and inactive groups may appear as a reasonable method to predict the quality of autologous serum eye drops, but there seems to be no significant predictability to the therapeutic effects.
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- I-Hsin Ma
- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Center of Corneal Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell Biology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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Guffroy M, Falahatpisheh H, Biddle K, Kreeger J, Obert L, Walters K, Goldstein R, Boucher G, Coskran T, Reagan W, Sullivan D, Huang C, Sokolowski S, Giovanelli R, Gerber HP, Finkelstein M, Khan N. Liver Microvascular Injury and Thrombocytopenia of Antibody-Calicheamicin Conjugates in Cynomolgus Monkeys-Mechanism and Monitoring. Clin Cancer Res 2016; 23:1760-1770. [PMID: 27683177 DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-16-0939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2016] [Revised: 08/17/2016] [Accepted: 09/09/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Purpose: Adverse reactions reported in patients treated with antibody-calicheamicin conjugates such as gemtuzumab ozogamicin (Mylotarg) and inotuzumab ozogamicin include thrombocytopenia and sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (SOS). The objective of this experimental work was to investigate the mechanism for thrombocytopenia, characterize the liver injury, and identify potential safety biomarkers.Experimental Design: Cynomolgus monkeys were dosed intravenously at 6 mg/m2/dose once every 3 weeks with a nonbinding antibody-calicheamicin conjugate (PF-0259) containing the same linker-payload as gemtuzumab ozogamicin and inotuzumab ozogamicin. Monkeys were necropsied 48 hours after the first administration (day 3) or 3 weeks after the third administration (day 63).Results: PF-0259 induced acute thrombocytopenia (up to 86% platelet reduction) with nadirs on days 3 to 4. There was no indication of effects on megakaryocytes in bone marrow or activation of platelets in peripheral blood. Microscopic evaluation of liver from animals necropsied on day 3 demonstrated midzonal degeneration and loss of sinusoidal endothelial cells (SECs) associated with marked platelet accumulation in sinusoids. Liver histopathology on day 63 showed variable endothelial recovery and progression to a combination of sinusoidal capillarization and sinusoidal dilation/hepatocellular atrophy, consistent with early SOS. Among biomarkers evaluated, there were early and sustained increases in serum hyaluronic acid (HA) that correlated well with serum aspartate aminotransferase and liver microscopic changes, suggesting that HA may be a sensitive diagnostic marker of the liver microvascular injury.Conclusions: These data support the conclusion that target-independent damage to liver SECs may be responsible for acute thrombocytopenia (through platelet sequestration in liver sinusoids) and development of SOS. Clin Cancer Res; 23(7); 1760-70. ©2016 AACR.
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- Magali Guffroy
- Drug Safety Research and Development, Pfizer Inc., Pearl River, New York.
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- Drug Safety Research and Development, Pfizer Inc., Pearl River, New York
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- Drug Safety Research and Development, Pfizer Inc., Groton, Connecticut
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- Drug Safety Research and Development, Pfizer Inc., Groton, Connecticut
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- Drug Safety Research and Development, Pfizer Inc., Groton, Connecticut
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- Drug Safety Research and Development, Pfizer Inc., Groton, Connecticut
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- Drug Safety Research and Development, Pfizer Inc., Groton, Connecticut
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- Drug Safety Research and Development, Pfizer Inc., Groton, Connecticut
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- Drug Safety Research and Development, Pfizer Inc., Groton, Connecticut
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- Drug Safety Research and Development, Pfizer Inc., Groton, Connecticut
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- Drug Safety Research and Development, Pfizer Inc., Groton, Connecticut
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- Drug Safety Research and Development, Pfizer Inc., Groton, Connecticut
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- Drug Safety Research and Development, Pfizer Inc., Groton, Connecticut
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- Oncology-Rinat Research & Development, Pfizer Inc., Pearl River, New York
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- Drug Safety Research and Development, Pfizer Inc., Pearl River, New York
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- Drug Safety Research and Development, Pfizer Inc., Groton, Connecticut
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Methods of liver fibrosis assessment have changed considerably in the last 20 years, and noninvasive markers now have been recognized as major first-line tools in the management of patients with chronic viral hepatitis infection. But what about the efficiency and utility of these surrogate indices for the more uncommon chronic cholestatic liver diseases, namely primary biliary cirrhosis and primary sclerosing cholangitis? This article provides clinicians with a global overview of what is currently known in the field. Both diagnostic and prognostic aspects of noninvasive markers of fibrosis in cholestatic liver diseases are presented and discussed.
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- Christophe Corpechot
- Hepatology Department, Reference Center for Chronic Inflammatory Biliary Diseases (MIVB), French Network for Childhood and Adult Rare Liver Diseases (FILFOIE), Saint-Antoine Hospital, Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris (APHP), 184 rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine, 75571, Paris Cedex 12, France; Inserm UMR_S938, Faculty of Medicine Pierre et Marie Curie, Saint-Antoine Site, Paris 6 University, 27 rue de Chaligny, Paris 75012, France.
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Orasan OH, Ciulei G, Cozma A, Sava M, Dumitrascu DL. Hyaluronic acid as a biomarker of fibrosis in chronic liver diseases of different etiologies. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016; 89:24-31. [PMID: 27004022 PMCID: PMC4777465 DOI: 10.15386/cjmed-554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2015] [Accepted: 09/17/2015] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Chronic liver diseases represent a significant public health problem worldwide. The degree of liver fibrosis secondary to these diseases is important, because it is the main predictor of their evolution and prognosis. Hyaluronic acid is studied as a non-invasive marker of liver fibrosis in chronic liver diseases, in an attempt to avoid the complications of liver puncture biopsy, considered the gold standard in the evaluation of fibrosis. We review the advantages and limitations of hyaluronc acid, a biomarker, used to manage patients with chronic viral hepatitis B or C infection, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, HIV-HCV coinfection, alcoholic liver disease, primary biliary cirrhosis, biliary atresia, hereditary hemochromatosis and cystic fibrosis.
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- Olga Hilda Orasan
- 4th Medical Department, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- 4th Medical Department, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- 4th Medical Department, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- 4th Medical Department, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- 2nd Medical Department, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Midgley AC, Duggal L, Jenkins R, Hascall V, Steadman R, Phillips AO, Meran S. Hyaluronan regulates bone morphogenetic protein-7-dependent prevention and reversal of myofibroblast phenotype. J Biol Chem 2015; 290:11218-34. [PMID: 25716319 PMCID: PMC4416830 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m114.625939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2014] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Hyaluronan (HA) promotes transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1-driven myofibroblast phenotype. However, HA can also have disease-limiting activity. Bone morphogenetic protein-7 (BMP7) is an antifibrotic cytokine that antagonizes TGF-β1, and isolated studies have demonstrated that HA can both mediate and modulate BMP7 responses. In this study, we investigated whether BMP7 can modulate HA in a manner that leads to prevention/reversal of TGF-β1-driven myofibroblast differentiation in human lung fibroblasts. Results demonstrated that BMP7 prevented and reversed TGF-β1-driven myofibroblast differentiation through a novel mechanism. BMP7 promoted the dissolution and internalization of cell-surface HA into cytoplasmic endosomes. Endosomal HA co-localized with the HA-degrading enzymes, hyaluronidase-1 and hyaluronidase-2 (Hyal2). Moreover, BMP7 showed differential regulation of CD44 standard and variant isoform expression, when compared with TGF-β1. In particular, BMP7 increased membrane expression of CD44v7/8. Inhibiting CD44v7/8 as well as blocking Hyal2 and the Na+/H+ exchanger-1 at the cell-surface prevented BMP7-driven HA internalization and BMP7-mediated prevention/reversal of myofibroblast phenotype. In summary, a novel mechanism of TGF-β1 antagonism by BMP7 is shown and identifies alteration in HA as critical in mediating BMP7 responses. In addition, we identify Hyal2 and CD44v7/8 as new potential targets for manipulation in prevention and reversal of fibrotic pathology.
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- Adam C Midgley
- From the Institute of Nephrology, Institute of Molecular and Experimental Medicine, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff CF14 4XN, Wales, United Kingdom and
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- From the Institute of Nephrology, Institute of Molecular and Experimental Medicine, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff CF14 4XN, Wales, United Kingdom and
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- From the Institute of Nephrology, Institute of Molecular and Experimental Medicine, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff CF14 4XN, Wales, United Kingdom and
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- the Lerner Research Institute, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio 44195
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- From the Institute of Nephrology, Institute of Molecular and Experimental Medicine, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff CF14 4XN, Wales, United Kingdom and
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- From the Institute of Nephrology, Institute of Molecular and Experimental Medicine, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff CF14 4XN, Wales, United Kingdom and
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- From the Institute of Nephrology, Institute of Molecular and Experimental Medicine, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff CF14 4XN, Wales, United Kingdom and
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Gao HY, Li GY, Lou MM, Li XY, Wei XY, Wang JH. Hepatoprotective effect of Matrine salvianolic acid B salt on Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Hepatic Fibrosis. JOURNAL OF INFLAMMATION-LONDON 2012; 9:16. [PMID: 22559721 PMCID: PMC3404020 DOI: 10.1186/1476-9255-9-16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2011] [Accepted: 05/04/2012] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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The aim of this study was to investigate the hepatoprotective effect of Matrine salvianolic acid B salt on carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced hepatic fibrosis in rats. Salvianolic acid B and Matrine has long been used to treat liver fibrosis. Matrine salvianolic acid B salt is a new compound containing Salvianolic acid B and Matrine. Hepatic fibrosis induced by CCl4 was studied in animal models using Wistar rats. Organ coefficient, serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), hexadecenoic acid (HA), laminin (LN), hydroxyproline (Hyp), and glutathione (GSH), malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD) in liver tissues were measured, respectively. Histopathological changes in the livers were studied by hematoxylin-eosin (H&E) staining and Masson Trichrome (MT) examination. The expression of transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) and α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) was observed by immunohistochemical analysis. A significant reduction in serum levels of AST, ALT, HA, LN and Hyp was observed in the Matrine salvianolic acid B salt treated groups, suggesting that the salt had hepatoprotective effects. The depletion of GSH and SOD, as well as MDA accumulation in liver tissues was suppressed by Matrine salvianolic acid B salt too. The expression of TGF-β1 and α-SMA measured by immunohistology was significantly reduced by Matrine salvianolic acid B salt in a dose-dependent manner. Matrine salvianolic acid B salt treatment attenuated the necro-inflammation and fibrogenesis induced by CCl4 injection, and thus it is promising as a therapeutic anti-fibrotic agent against hepatic fibrosis.
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- Hong-Ying Gao
- School of Pharmacy, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832002, P, R, China.
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de la Motte CA. Hyaluronan in intestinal homeostasis and inflammation: implications for fibrosis. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol 2011; 301:G945-9. [PMID: 21852366 PMCID: PMC3233788 DOI: 10.1152/ajpgi.00063.2011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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The causes of fibrosis, or the inappropriate wound healing, that follows chronic intestinal inflammation are not well defined and likely involve the contributions of multiple cellular mechanisms. As other articles in this series confirm, inflammatory cytokines clearly play a role in driving cell differentiation to the myofibroblast phenotype, promoting proliferation and extracellular matrix deposition that are characteristic of fibrotic tissue. However, controlling the balance of cytokines produced and process of myofibroblast differentiation appears to be more complex. This review considers ways in which hyaluronan, an extracellular matrix component that is remodeled during the progression of colitis, may provide indirect as well as direct cues that influence the balancing act of intestinal wound healing.
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Voumvouraki A, Koulentaki M, Notas G, Sfakianaki O, Kouroumalis E. Serum surrogate markers of liver fibrosis in primary biliary cirrhosis. Eur J Intern Med 2011; 22:77-83. [PMID: 21238899 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2010.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2010] [Revised: 09/21/2010] [Accepted: 10/13/2010] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hyaluronan, leptin, laminin and collagen IV have been used extensively for the assessment of liver fibrosis. The aim of this study was to assay these markers in the peripheral and hepatic vein blood of primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) patients and to study their ability to discriminate early from advanced disease. METHODS Sera from 62 PBC patients were compared to 60 controls, 44 chronic Hepatitis C, 38 hepatocellular carcinoma and 34 viral cirrhosis patients. Serum from the hepatic vein of 15 cirrhotic PBC patients and 17 patients with viral cirrhosis was also assayed. RESULTS All disease groups had significantly increased levels of hyaluronan and collagen IV, compared to controls, while laminin was significantly increased only in viral cirrhosis. Hyaluronan levels were statistically different between early (54.5 ng/ml; 95%CI 27.3-426.9) and late PBC (154.5 ng/ml; 95%CI 55.3-764.4, p<0.05). The area under the curve (AUC) for the identification of late PBC was 0.74 for hyaluronan, 0.63 for leptin, 0.59 for laminin and 0.70 for collagen IV. Hyaluronan had high sensitivity and NPV in identifying late stages of PBC (96% and 90%, respectively). Short term UDCA had no effect on these markers. CONCLUSION No single measurement can differentiate between advanced and early fibrosis in PBC. However serum hyaluronan is a promising single serum marker for longitudinal studies in PBC.
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- Argiro Voumvouraki
- University Hospital Department of Gastroenterology, University of Crete, Faculty of Medicine, Heraklion, 71100, Crete, Greece
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Veillon P, Gallois Y, Moal V, Fouchard-Hubert I, Charles I, Larcher F, Dib N, Boursier J, Oberti F, Laafi J, Guéchot J, Balan V, Calès P, Lunel-Fabiani F. Assessment of new hyaluronic acid assays and their impact on FibroMeter scores. Clin Chim Acta 2010; 412:347-52. [PMID: 21075099 DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2010.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2010] [Revised: 11/04/2010] [Accepted: 11/04/2010] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND We compared three hyaluronic acid (HA) assays and analyzed the impact of their variations on FibroMeter scores. METHODS In a test group of 165 patients, HA levels were assessed with the commonly used ELISA assay from Corgenix, a new ELISA assay from Teco and an immunoturbidimetry assay from Wako, this latter tested across three different instruments. Five different FibroMeter scores were calculated. RESULTS Correlation across the three assays (r(s) between 0.969 and 0.995) was very good. Means of differences (d) were lower when the immunoturbidimetry assay was compared on different instruments: d between -3.4 and 2.0 μg/L. However, a higher value for HA measurement was observed with Corgenix assay, compared to the other two assays (Teco and Wako): d between 27.1 and 36.4 μg/L. The assessment also demonstrated that HA variations had very little impact on FibroMeter scores: 0.0117 for virus and 0.0416 for alcoholic fibrosis scores, and between 0.58 and 1.71 for the area of fibrosis (expressed in percentage). CONCLUSIONS The two new assays found lower values of HA, as compared to the Corgenix assay. However, these differences had very little impact on FibroMeter scores and had no impact on clinical evaluation of liver fibrosis.
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- Pascal Veillon
- Virology Department, Angers University Hospital, Angers, France
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Haserodt S, Aytekin M, Dweik RA. A comparison of the sensitivity, specificity, and molecular weight accuracy of three different commercially available Hyaluronan ELISA-like assays. Glycobiology 2010; 21:175-83. [PMID: 20864567 DOI: 10.1093/glycob/cwq145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Hyaluronan (HA) is a glycosaminoglycan found in the extracellular matrix and ranges from several thousand to millions of daltons in size. HA has importance in various pathological conditions and is known to be elevated in several diseases. Three commonly used, commercially available HA enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)-like assays (from Corgenix, Echelon and R&D) were compared on the basis of accuracy, sample variability and ability to measure a range of HA sizes. The Corgenix HA ELISA-like assay displayed the lowest intra-assay variability [coefficient of variation (CV) = 11.7 ± 3.6%], followed by R&D (CV = 12.3 ± 4.6%) and Echelon (CV = 18.9 ± 9.2%). Interassay variability was also lowest for the Corgenix assay (CV = 6.0%), intermediate for the Echelon assay (9.5%) and highest for the R&D assay (CV = 34.1%). The high interassay variability seen for the R&D assay may have been due to the effect of dilution, since the dilution-independent interassay variability was 15.5%. The concentration of the standard HA was overestimated by the Echelon assay by 85% and underestimated by the R&D and Corgenix assays by 34 and 32%, respectively. The Echelon HA ELISA-like assay was the most effective at measuring all sizes of HA tested (2 MDa and 132, 66 and 6.4 kDa), whereas the Corgenix and R&D assays were unable to detect 6.4 kDa HA. These findings suggest that the Echelon HA ELISA-like assay is better suited for size-sensitive HA measurements but has a relatively high variability. The Corgenix and R&D HA ELISA-like assays have low variability and high accuracy but are not suitable for detecting low-molecular-weight HA.
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- Sarah Haserodt
- Department of Pathobiology/Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
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He Y, Wu GD, Sadahiro T, Noh SI, Wang H, Talavera D, Wang H, Vierling JM, Klein AS. Interaction of CD44 and hyaluronic acid enhances biliary epithelial proliferation in cholestatic livers. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol 2008; 295:G305-12. [PMID: 18556418 DOI: 10.1152/ajpgi.90229.2008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Biliary epithelia express high levels of CD44 in hepatobiliary diseases. The role of CD44-hyaluronic acid interaction in biliary pathology, however, is unclear. A rat model of hepatic cholestasis induced by bile duct ligation was employed for characterization of hepatic CD44 expression and extracellular hyaluronan distribution. Cell culture experiments were employed to determine whether hyaluronan can regulate cholangiocyte growth through interacting with adhesion molecule CD44. Biliary epithelial cells were found to express the highest level of CD44 mRNA among four major types of nonparenchymal liver cells, including Kupffer, hepatic stellate, and liver sinusoidal endothelial cells isolated from cholestatic livers. CD44-positive biliary epithelia lining the intrahepatic bile ducts were geographically associated with extracellular hyaluronan accumulated in the portal tracts of the livers, suggesting a role for CD44 and hyaluronan in the development of biliary proliferation. Cellular proliferation assays demonstrated that cholangiocyte propagation was accelerated by hyaluronan treatment and antagonized by small interfering RNA CD44 or anti-CD44 antibody. The study provides compelling evidence to suggest that proliferative biliary epithelia lining the intrahepatic bile ducts are a prime source of hepatic CD44. CD44-hyaluronan interaction, by enhancing biliary proliferation, may play a pathogenic role in the development of cholestatic liver diseases.
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- Yao He
- Comprehensive Transplant Center, Department of Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California 90048, USA
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Kwon SB, Park JS, Yi JY, Hwang JW, Kim M, Lee MO, Lee BH, Kim HL, Kim JH, Chung H, Kong G, Kang KS, Yoon BI. Time- and dose-based gene expression profiles produced by a bile-duct-damaging chemical, 4,4'-methylene dianiline, in mouse liver in an acute phase. Toxicol Pathol 2008; 36:660-73. [PMID: 18648102 DOI: 10.1177/0192623308320272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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A toxicogenomics study was performed in the mouse liver after treatment of a bile-duct-damaging chemical, 4,4'-methylene dianiline (MDA), across multiple doses and sampling times in an acute phase using the AB Expression Array System. Imprinting control region (ICR) mice were given a single oral administration of a low (10 mg/kg b.w.) or high (100 mg/kg b.w.) dose of MDA. Mice were sacrificed six, twenty-four, and seventy-two hours after treatment for serum chemistry, histopathology, and mRNA preparation from liver samples. Treatment with MDA increased liver-toxicity-related enzymes in blood and induced bile-duct cell injury, followed by regeneration. To explore potential biomarker gene profiles, the altered genes were categorized into four expression patterns depending on dose and time. Numerous functionally defined and unclassified genes in each category were up- or down-regulated throughout the period from cellular injury to the recovery phase, verified by RT-PCR. Many genes associated with liver toxicity and diseases belonged to one of these categories. The chemokine-mediated Th1 pathway was implicated in the inflammatory process. The genes associated with oxidative stress, apoptosis, and cell-cycle regulation were also dynamically responsive to MDA treatment. The Wnt/beta-catenin signaling pathway was likely responsible for the reconstitution process of the MDA-injured liver.
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- Sun-Bom Kwon
- 1 School of Veterinary Medicine and Institute of Veterinary Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 200-701, Republic of Korea
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- Jayant A. Talwalkar
- Miles and Shirley Fiterman Center for Digestive Diseases, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
- Center for Advanced Imaging Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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Pecharki D, Petersen FC, Scheie AA. Role of hyaluronidase in Streptococcus intermedius biofilm. Microbiology (Reading) 2008; 154:932-938. [DOI: 10.1099/mic.0.2007/012393-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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- D. Pecharki
- Department of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, N0316 Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, N0316 Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, N0316 Oslo, Norway
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Engström-Laurent A. Changes in hyaluronan concentration in tissues and body fluids in disease states. CIBA FOUNDATION SYMPOSIUM 2007; 143:233-40; discussion 240-7, 281-5. [PMID: 2680345 DOI: 10.1002/9780470513774.ch14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Proteins which specifically bind hyaluronan have been used to develop sensitive immunoassay-like analytical techniques. These assays have made it possible to analyse hyaluronan concentrations in nanogram amounts in tissues and body fluids. The normal adult human circulating level of hyaluronan varies between 10 and 100 micrograms/l. Increased levels of serum hyaluronan (greater than 1 mg/l) have been found in inflammatory rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma and psoriatic arthritis. Even higher levels occur in serum from patients with cirrhotic liver diseases and in patients with malignant mesothelioma. Elevated serum hyaluronan levels are a sign either of increased production and/or outflow from the tissues or of decreased elimination of the polysaccharide in the liver endothelial cells or in other parts of the reticuloendothelial system or through the kidneys. The serum concentration is also influenced by increased age and by the degree of physical activity. Important information on pathological processes has been gained by analysing the hyaluronan concentration in other body fluids such as urine, perfusion fluid from the intestine and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid. In the future these analyses should also be useful in clinical work.
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Kredel M, Muellenbach RM, Brock RW, Wilckens HH, Brederlau J, Roewer N, Wunder C. Liver dysfunction after lung recruitment manoeuvres during pressure-controlled ventilation in experimental acute respiratory distress. Crit Care 2007; 11:R13. [PMID: 17261192 PMCID: PMC2151872 DOI: 10.1186/cc5674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2006] [Revised: 12/06/2006] [Accepted: 01/29/2007] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Introduction Consequences of lung recruitment with prolonged high positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) ventilation for liver function are unclear. We therefore investigated liver dysfunction during two different ventilation treatment regimens of experimental acute respiratory distress syndrome. Methods Sixteen anaesthetised juvenile pietrain pigs were ventilated in the pressure-controlled mode (PCV) with an inspiratory fraction of oxygen (FiO2) of 1.0, a respiratory frequency of 30 per minute, a tidal volume of 6 ml/kg, and a PEEP of 5 cm H2O. After lung injury was induced by repeated pulmonary lavage with normal saline, animals were randomly assigned into two groups (n = 8 each) for a 24-hour trial: PCV (unchanged ventilation) and PCV with recruitment (PCV+R) (starting with a sustained inflation of 50 cm H2O for 1 minute, the ventilation was continued while increasing PEEP in increments of 3 cm H2O every 15 minutes as long as arterial oxygen tension [PaO2] improved). After recruitment, FiO2 was reduced to 0.4 and the PEEP was lowered every 15 minutes until PaO2 decreased to 12.0 to 14.7 kPa (90 to 110 torr). Serum levels of hyaluronic acid (HA), routine liver serum markers, and plasma disappearance rate of indocyanine green (ICG) were tested before and after lung injury, and 6 and 18 hours after randomisation. Liver serum markers were also tested at 24 hours. Paraffin sections of liver tissue stained by haematoxylin and eosin were made after euthanisation. Results The PCV+R group exhibited more polymorphonuclear neutrophils and lymphocytes in the liver sinusoids: median score (interquartile range) of 1.5 (1.4 to 1.5) compared to 0.9 (0.7 to 1.1) (p = 0.01). Elevation of bilirubin, aspartate aminotransferase, and lactate dehydrogenase was more prominent in the PCV+R group. Plasma disappearance rate of ICG indicated no liver dysfunction. HA levels in the PCV+R group gradually increased and were significantly higher (p < 0.001) at 6 and 18 hours with 59 (57 to 64) and 75 (66 to 84) ng/ml, respectively, than in the PCV group with 34 (32 to 48) and 41 (38 to 42) ng/ml, respectively. Conclusion The PCV+R group showed a more prominent inflammatory reaction in their liver sinusoids accompanied by increased serum levels of liver enzymes and HA. Therefore, recruitment with higher PEEP levels for treatment of respiratory failure might lead to liver dysfunction.
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- Markus Kredel
- University of Würzburg, Department of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacherstr. 6, 97080 Würzburg, Germany
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- University of Würzburg, Department of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacherstr. 6, 97080 Würzburg, Germany
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- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 4301 Markham St., Little Rock, AR, USA
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- University of Würzburg, Department of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacherstr. 6, 97080 Würzburg, Germany
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- University of Würzburg, Department of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacherstr. 6, 97080 Würzburg, Germany
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- University of Würzburg, Department of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacherstr. 6, 97080 Würzburg, Germany
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- University of Würzburg, Department of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacherstr. 6, 97080 Würzburg, Germany
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Uchida K, Inoue M, Otake K, Yoshiyama S, Toiyama Y, Hiro J, Araki T, Miki C, Kusunoki M. The significance of serum hepatocyte growth factor levels in planning follow-up of postoperative jaundice-free patients with biliary atresia. J Pediatr Surg 2006; 41:1657-62. [PMID: 17011264 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2006.05.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to clarify the significance of serum hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), interleukin (IL)-6, and IL-1 receptor antagonist (ra) levels in the evaluation of disease status in jaundice-free survivors with biliary atresia after Kasai operation. PATIENTS AND METHODS Serum concentrations of HGF, IL-6, and IL-ra were measured in 31 long-term jaundice-free patients with biliary atresia after Kasai operation and 29 controls. Patients were divided into 4 groups: group A (n = 8), normal liver function; group B (n = 9), mild liver dysfunction without portal hypertension; group C (n = 9), moderate liver dysfunction with controllable portal hypertension; and group D (n = 5), receiving liver transplantation. RESULTS Serum IL-6 levels were significantly higher in patients than in controls. There was no difference in serum IL-6 levels among groups B, C, and D. Serum IL-1ra levels were elevated according to liver dysfunction. Serum HGF levels in group D were significantly higher than in controls and the other groups. Serum hyaluronic acid levels were positively correlated with serum levels of IL-1ra and HGF. CONCLUSIONS Elevation of serum IL-1ra and HGF levels correlated with the progression of liver fibrosis and dysfunction. In particular, serum HGF levels could be used as a predictor for requiring liver transplantation.
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- Keiichi Uchida
- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Tsu Mie 514-8507, Japan
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Kaneda H, Hashimoto E, Yatsuji S, Tokushige K, Shiratori K. Hyaluronic acid levels can predict severe fibrosis and platelet counts can predict cirrhosis in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2006; 21:1459-65. [PMID: 16911693 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1746.2006.04447.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) represents a spectrum of liver disease from simple steatosis to cirrhosis. Therefore, markers for predicting NAFLD with advanced fibrosis are needed. The aim of this study was to establish non-invasive predictive markers of liver fibrosis in NAFLD. METHODS One hundred and forty-eight patients were diagnosed as having biopsy-proven NAFLD. In order to separately identify severe fibrosis (bridging fibrosis plus cirrhosis) and cirrhosis, the patients were analyzed twice: first, as mild fibrosis versus severe fibrosis; and second, as non-cirrhosis versus cirrhosis. Univariate and multivariate analyses were conducted. The diagnostic ability to detect severe fibrosis and cirrhosis was assessed by the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve. The cut-off values of serum markers to detect severe fibrosis and cirrhosis were determined. RESULTS Hyaluronic acid was selected as a predictive marker for severe fibrosis. A cut-off value of 42 ng/mL of hyaluronic acid had a 100% predictive value for patients free of severe fibrosis and was associated with an optimal combination of sensitivity (100%, 95% confidence interval [CI] 90-100%) and specificity (89%, 95%CI 80-94%). The platelet count was found to be an independent predictor of cirrhosis. A cut-off value of 16 x 10(4)/microL for the platelet count was associated with an optimal combination of sensitivity (100%, 95%CI 82-100%) and specificity (95%, 95%CI 90-98%). CONCLUSIONS Hyaluronic acid levels can accurately identify NAFLD patients with severe fibrosis, and the platelet count can identify NAFLD patients with cirrhosis. Thus, these markers offer a good guideline for the assessment of hepatic fibrosis in the many patients with NAFLD.
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- Hiroyuki Kaneda
- Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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Yagmur E, Tacke F, Weiss C, Lahme B, Manns MP, Kiefer P, Trautwein C, Gressner AM. Elevation of Nepsilon-(carboxymethyl)lysine-modified advanced glycation end products in chronic liver disease is an indicator of liver cirrhosis. Clin Biochem 2006; 39:39-45. [PMID: 16321365 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2005.07.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2005] [Revised: 07/29/2005] [Accepted: 07/29/2005] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Progression of liver fibrosis to cirrhosis is a dire consequence of chronic liver diseases (CLD). Nepsilon-(carboxymethyl)lysine (CML)-modified advanced glycation end products (AGEs) in patients with CLD could reflect the degree of severity of the disease. DESIGN AND METHODS In 110 patients with CLD and 124 healthy controls, CML serum levels and their diagnostic sensitivity and specificity were determined and compared to hyaluronan (HA). RESULTS Serum levels of CML were significantly affected by the stage of liver cirrhosis and were closely associated with liver function capacity. CML correlated positively with HA (r = 0.639, P < 0.0001). In ROC analysis, the diagnostic sensitivity and specificity in distinguishing healthy controls from liver disease patients for CML (AUC 0.908; 95%-CI 0.863-0.942, cut-off 640 ng/mL, sensitivity 74.5% and specificity 97.6%) resembled HA (AUC 0.948; 95%-CI 0.907-0.974; cut-off 50 ng/mL, sensitivity 80.7% and specificity 97.9%). The combination of CML and HA shows an AUC of 0.932; 95%-CI 0.888-0.962; sensitivity 82.6%; and specificity 95.8%. CONCLUSIONS Our data suggest that serum levels of CML could provide a supplementary diagnostic marker for advanced stages of liver cirrhosis. However, the quality of interaction needs further investigation.
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- Eray Yagmur
- Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Pathobiochemistry, University Hospital Aachen (UKA), Aachen University (RWTH), Pauwelsstrasse 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany.
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Urashima S, Tsutsumi M, Ozaki K, Tsuchishima M, Shimanaka K, Ueshima Y, Takase S. Immunohistochemical Study of Hyaluronate Receptor (CD44) in Alcoholic Liver Disease. Alcohol Clin Exp Res 2006. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1530-0277.2000.tb00009.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Sachio Urashima
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine; Kanazawa Medical University; Uchinada Ishikawa Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine; Kanazawa Medical University; Uchinada Ishikawa Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine; Kanazawa Medical University; Uchinada Ishikawa Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine; Kanazawa Medical University; Uchinada Ishikawa Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine; Kanazawa Medical University; Uchinada Ishikawa Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine; Kanazawa Medical University; Uchinada Ishikawa Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine; Kanazawa Medical University; Uchinada Ishikawa Japan
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OBJECTIVES Plasma hyaluronan is a potentially useful clinical test, especially in liver disease. It rises after eating, but mechanisms by which this occurs are not known. The study aimed at defining the effect of different food and liquid intake on plasma hyaluronan and to address mechanisms. DESIGN The effects on plasma hyaluronan of ingestion of high-fat and low-fat meals, glucose solution, and saline, and of intravenous metoclopramide and oral cisapride were defined in healthy fasted subjects by serial measurements over 5 h. Hyaluronan was measured by a radiometric assay. RESULTS After test meals and glucose ingestion, plasma hyaluronan rose to 1.7-13 times the fasting levels in 11 healthy volunteers. Peak values were observed in most subjects 45-90 min after ingestion and reached levels in six subjects that might suggest the presence of hepatic fibrosis or cirrhosis. No change occurred after ingestion of 0.48 L iso-osmotic NaCl solution, equal in bulk to the glucose solution. Stimulation of gastrointestinal motility with metoclopramide had no effect but oral cisapride induced a pattern of elevated plasma hyaluronan which mimicked that induced by foodstuffs. CONCLUSIONS Displacement of hyaluronan from gastrointestinal tissues prevails over the increased clearance expected from elevated portal blood flow. The heightened flux of tissue fluid necessary to displace tissue hyaluronan is best explained by vasodilatation in response to ingestion of nutrients, and subsequent increase in intestinal lymph flow, rather than by fluid absorption, together with gut contraction. The discriminating value of plasma hyaluronan in clinical practice may be greatly enhanced by sampling in fasted subjects at rest.
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- J R E Fraser
- Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Vic., Australia
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Montazeri G, Estakhri A, Mohamadnejad M, Nouri N, Montazeri F, Mohammadkani A, Derakhshan MH, Zamani F, Samiee S, Malekzadeh R. Serum hyaluronate as a non-invasive marker of hepatic fibrosis and inflammation in HBeAg-negative chronic hepatitis B. BMC Gastroenterol 2005; 5:32. [PMID: 16221307 PMCID: PMC1266362 DOI: 10.1186/1471-230x-5-32] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2005] [Accepted: 10/12/2005] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND HBV infection is a serious global heath problem. It is crucial to monitor this disease more closely with a non-invasive marker in clinical trials. We aimed to evaluate the predictive value of serum hyaluronate for the presence of extensive liver fibrosis and inflammation. METHODS 28 healthy volunteers and 65 patients with HBeAg negative chronic hepatitis B were enrolled. Liver biopsies scored according to Ishak system. Association of serum hyaloronate with liver fibrosis and inflammation were assessed, and cut off points for serum hyaluronate levels were identified by receiver operating characteristics (ROC) curves and their values for prediction of fibrosis and inflammation were assessed. RESULTS In patients with CHB serum hyaluronate had the most significant correlation and predictive values for the liver fibrosis and inflammation comparing to the other variables. At the cut off point of 126.4 ngm/ml it could discriminate extensive fibrosis from milder ones with sensitivity of 90.9% and specificity of 98.1%. With the same value it could discriminate extensive inflammation from their milder counterparts with sensitivity of 63.6% and specificity of 92.6%. CONCLUSION Serum hyaluronate was the best predictor of extensive liver fibrosis and inflammation and it could discriminate subgroups of patients with chronic hepatitis B. It could be used as a non-invasive test to monitor these patients more closely with developing anti viral agents in clinical trials.
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- Ghodrat Montazeri
- Digestive Disease Research Centre, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Digestive Disease Research Centre, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Digestive Disease Research Centre, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
- Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Digestive Disease Research Centre, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Digestive Disease Research Centre, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Digestive Disease Research Centre, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Digestive Disease Research Centre, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
- Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Digestive Disease Research Centre, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Digestive Disease Research Centre, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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Hepatic cirrhosis is a common disease that poses a serious threat to public health, and is characterized by chronic, progressive and diffuse hepatic lesions preceded by hepatic fibrosis regardless of the exact etiologies. In recent years, considerable achievements have been made in China in research of the etiopathogenesis, diagnosis and especially the treatment of hepatic fibrosis, resulting in much improved prognosis of hepatic fibrosis and cirrhosis. In this paper, the authors review the current status of research in hepatic fibrosis, cirrhosis and their major complications.
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- Xi-Xian Yao
- Department of Gastroenterology of Internal Medicine, Second Hospital, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050000, Hebei Province, China.
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Pereira TN, Lewindon PJ, Smith JL, Murphy TL, Lincoln DJ, Shepherd RW, Ramm GA. Serum markers of hepatic fibrogenesis in cystic fibrosis liver disease. J Hepatol 2004; 41:576-83. [PMID: 15464237 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2004.06.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2004] [Revised: 05/21/2004] [Accepted: 06/17/2004] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Hepatic fibrosis contributes to adverse outcome in cystic fibrosis (CF). Early detection of CF liver disease (CFLD) may identify patients at risk of significant complications. To evaluate the utility of serum markers to detect hepatic fibrosis in children with CFLD vs. CF patients without liver disease (CFnoLD) and controls. METHODS Sera from 36 CFLD, 30 CFnoLD and 39 controls were assessed for tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) (TIMP)-1, collagen (CL)-IV, MMP-2, hyaluronic acid (HA) and prolyl hydroxylase (PH) by enzyme immunoassay and were correlated with hepatic fibrosis score in CFLD. RESULTS TIMP-1, PH and CL-IV were increased in CFLD vs. CFnoLD and controls. Fibrosis score was negatively correlated with TIMP-1 (r=-0.34, P=0.06) and PH (r=-0.48, P=0.008). Receiver-operating characteristics analysis showed CL-IV (AUC 0.785, P<0.0001) and TIMP-1 (AUC 0.765, P<0.0001) differentiated CFLD from CFnoLD and controls, while PH (AUC 0.814, P<0.0001) predicted early fibrogenesis. Diagnostic accuracy improved using logistic regression combining (i) CL-IV, TIMP-1, PH to identify CFLD (AUC 0.831, P<0.0001) and (ii) TIMP-1, PH to identify CFLD patients with no fibrosis (AUC 0.852, P<0.02). CONCLUSIONS Elevated TIMP-1, CL-IV, PH may be indicators of hepatic fibrogenesis in CF. Increased TIMP-1, PH may be early markers of CFLD.
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- Tamara N Pereira
- The Hepatic Fibrosis Group, The Queensland Institute of Medical Research, PO Royal Brisbane Hospital, Brisbane, Qld 4029, Australia
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Chongsrisawat V, Kongtawelert P, Tongsoongnoen W, Tangkijvanich P, Vejchapipat P, Poovorawan Y. Serum hyaluronan as a marker reflecting the severity of cirrhosis and portal hypertension in postoperative biliary atresia. Pediatr Surg Int 2004; 20:773-7. [PMID: 15168048 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-004-1141-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The majority of patients with biliary atresia (BA) develop progressive liver disease and serious complications of portal hypertension, including esophageal varices and ascites, despite successful Kasai operation. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether serum hyaluronan (HA) reflects the severity of cirrhosis and its complications in patients with postoperative BA. Fifty-four postoperative BA patients aged 1 to 19 years were recruited into this study. Serum HA was determined by ELISA-based assay, and serum HA levels were compared among groups of patients according to Child's classification as well as the presence of esophageal varices and ascites. Mean serum HA concentration was significantly increased in patients with Child C (534.35 +/- 573.02 ng/ml) in comparison to patients with Child B (97.67 +/- 104.22 ng/ml, p = 0.002) and Child A (36.27 +/- 71.41 ng/ml, p < 0.001). Mean serum HA concentration was also significantly higher in patients who had ascites or esophageal varices than in those who did not suffer from these complications. Furthermore, patients who had variceal hemorrhage had significantly higher mean serum HA levels than those without bleeding. Thus, serum HA levels may reflect the severity of cirrhosis and its complications, and may be useful in monitoring the clinical outcomes of patients with postoperative BA.
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- Voranush Chongsrisawat
- Viral Hepatitis Research Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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George J, Stern R. Serum hyaluronan and hyaluronidase: very early markers of toxic liver injury. Clin Chim Acta 2004; 348:189-97. [PMID: 15369754 DOI: 10.1016/j.cccn.2004.05.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2003] [Revised: 05/24/2004] [Accepted: 05/24/2004] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Dimethylnitrosamine (DMN), a potent hepatotoxin, administered to rats, provides a convenient model for toxic liver injury. Indicators of early liver injury are important clinically, for surveillance, for screening new drugs that are potentially hepatotoxic and for identifying drugs that protect against liver injury. Both cirrhosis and wound healing culminate in deposition of fibrous connective tissue and scarring. Increased hyaluronan (HA) occurs in the earliest stage of wound healing. Hyaluronidase, the enzyme that degrades hyaluronan, is also elevated whenever rapid turnover of hyaluronan occurs. We test the hypothesis that elevated levels of circulating hyaluronan and hyaluronidase could provide indicators of very early liver damage. METHODS Dimethylnitrosamine was administered to adult male albino rats by intraperitoneal injections for 7 consecutive days. RESULTS Increased serum hyaluronan levels observed on day 2 reached a maximum on day 4. Hyaluronidase was elevated on the first day and reached a maximum on day 2 that was 30-times control levels. Hyaluronan-specific staining in liver sections was maximal on day 7, occurring predominantly in portal triads and in sinusoidal spaces. Individual hepatocytes were slightly enlarged and contained intracellular hyaluronan, which was not evident in control sections. Though circulating hyaluronan levels had decreased after day 4, continued hyaluronan staining persisted in liver sections through day 21. Conventional indicators of liver injury, such as serum aminotransferase enzymes, did not reach a peak until day 7. Conventional gross and histopathological changes, including severe centrilobular congestion and hemorrhagic necrosis, were observed only after day 7. Both hyaluronan and hyaluronidase are indicators of very early liver damage in the dimethylnitrosamine-treated rat, occurring well before conventional indicators appear, or before overt histopathologic changes of liver damage can be seen. However, levels are increased only transiently, indicating that serial assays are necessary. CONCLUSIONS Measures of circulating hyaluronidase activity may be used to assess liver damage.
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- Joseph George
- Division of Molecular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Columbia University, New York, NY 10032, USA
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George J, Tsutsumi M, Takase S. Expression of hyaluronic acid in N-nitrosodimethylamine induced hepatic fibrosis in rats. Int J Biochem Cell Biol 2004; 36:307-19. [PMID: 14643895 DOI: 10.1016/s1357-2725(03)00253-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Hyaluronic acid (HA) plays prominent role in the pathogenesis of liver fibrosis. The mechanism of increased serum and liver HA during hepatic fibrosis was studied in rats. Liver injury was induced by intraperitoneal injections of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) for 7 consecutive days. A group of animals were sacrificed on everyday during injection and also on days 14 and 21 after the start of NDMA administration. The alpha-smooth muscle actin (alpha-SMA) was stained as a marker for activated stellate cells. Liver HA was studied by histochemical methods and serum HA was monitored by HA binding protein assay. CD44 was stained immunohistochemically. After the start of NDMA administration, necrosis was initiated on day 3 and massive necrosis was observed on days 5 and 7. Fibrosis was developed on day 14 and early cirrhosis was present on day 21. Staining of alpha-SMA demonstrated activated stellate cells from day 3 onwards. Serum HA peaked on day 7 and reduced afterwards. Serial liver sections stained for HA revealed excessive accumulation of HA during NDMA administration. On days 14 and 21, alpha-SMA and HA staining was remarkable in fibrotic and cirrhotic areas. CD44 staining was negative except during necrosis. It is concluded that the early elevation of serum HA is due to the increased synthesis and simultaneous release from the necrotic liver. In latter stages the increase of both serum and liver HA is contributed by the increased synthesis by the activated stellate cells and reduced clearance by the impaired sinusoidal endothelial cells.
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- Joseph George
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kanazawa Medical University, Uchinada, Ishikawa,920-0293, Japan.
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Uchida K, Urata H, Suzuki H, Inoue M, Konishi N, Araki T, Miki C, Kusunoki M. Predicting factor of quality of life in long-term jaundice-free survivors after the Kasai operation. J Pediatr Surg 2004; 39:1040-4. [PMID: 15213895 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2004.03.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE The aim of this study was to determine simple predictors for quality of life (QOL) in long-term jaundice-free survivors after the Kasai operation. METHODS Kasai's original portoenterostomy was performed on 55 patients with biliary atresia. Among them, records were reviewed retrospectively of 35 long-term (at least 5 years) and jaundice-free (clearance in bilirubin level less than 1.0 mg/dL after Kasai operation) survivors. The patients were divided into 2 groups based on QOL, and the differences in clinical and laboratory data were analyzed statistically. RESULTS The ages at Kasai operation, histologic, fibrosis grade of liver biopsy specimen at operation, the first onset and frequency of postoperative cholangitis, and postoperative clearance speed of jaundice after Kasai operation were not significantly different between the 2 groups. The aspartate aminotransferase (AST) level at 1 year was significantly correlated with the serum concentration of hyaluronic acid and an independent predictor for QOL in long-term jaundice-free survivors of the Kasai operation. CONCLUSIONS The serum AST level at 1 year was a simple, strong predicting factor of QOL and liver dysfunction in long-term jaundice-free survivors after Kasai operation and may prove useful in planning liver transplantation.
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- Keiichi Uchida
- Second Department of Surgery, Mie University School of Medicine, Tsu, Mie, Japan
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Lainé F, Bendavid C, Moirand R, Tessier S, Perrin M, Guillygomarc'h A, Guyader D, Calon E, Renault A, Brissot P, Turlin B, Deugnier Y. Prediction of liver fibrosis in patients with features of the metabolic syndrome regardless of alcohol consumption. Hepatology 2004; 39:1639-46. [PMID: 15185305 DOI: 10.1002/hep.20219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The aim of this study was to determine noninvasive predictive factors of significant liver fibrosis in patients with increased serum aminotransferases associated with features of metabolic syndrome (abdominal obesity, systemic hypertension, fasting hyperglycemia, and dyslipidemia). One hundred seventy-three patients were prospectively examined, regardless of alcohol consumption. Biometric, metabolic, and hepatic biochemical variables were tested for association with fibrosis assessed on liver biopsy according to the Metavir score system. Significant fibrosis, defined as Metavir scores F2, F3, or F4, was observed in 42 of 173 patients (24%). A logistic regression model and receiver operating characteristic curve were used to construct a simple index predictive of significant fibrosis. None of the patients with serum hyaluronate levels of 35 microg/L or less had significant fibrosis. In patients with serum hyaluronate levels >35 microg/L, no case of fibrosis stage F3 or F4 was found when serum carbohydrate-deficient transferrin/transferrin ratio was less than 0.9. In conclusion, in patients with increased serum aminotransferases associated with features of metabolic syndrome, a simple algorithm, including serum hyaluronate and serum carbohydrate-deficient transferrin/transferrin ratio, allows the exclusion of clinically relevant hepatic fibrosis, regardless of current or past alcohol consumption.
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- Fabrice Lainé
- Centre d'Investigation Clinique INSERM 0203, CHU Pontchaillou, Rennes, France
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The answers to these questions are key to understanding the pathogenesis of PBC. Although the study of PBC is significantly retarded by the lack of an adequate animal model, the molecular technology to address these issues is advancing rapidly. In addition, the ability to isolate and culture human biliary epithelial cells greatly facilitates in vitro studies. With the advent of these tools, investigators are well poised to address the important issues of PBC in the future.
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- Marlyn J Mayo
- Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Room F.4.120, Dallas, TX 75390, USA.
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The natural history of PBC is characterized by slowly progressive cholestasis with liver damage, development of cirrhosis and its complications, and death, unless the patient undergoes liver transplantation. The disease has at least three clinical presentations, each with a different course and prognosis: the silent and usually less aggressive form, the asymptomatic form, and the symptomatic form. There are no identifiable features that distinguish the asymptomatic population who will remain symptom-free from those patients who will develop symptoms. As expected, the survival is longer in asymptomatic than in symptomatic patients. Overall survival of asymptomatic PBC is shorter than for an age- and gender-matched control population, but the patients remaining asymptomatic had a survival equal to that of the general population. Natural history studies have identified several variables associated with survival, particularly age, bilirubin, albumin, prothrombin time, ascites, encephalopathy, and advanced histological stage. Development of esophageal varices and hepatocellular carcinoma can also affect survival. Serum bilirubin level is, however, the most heavily weighted prognostic variable and can be used as a simplistic prognostic index for patients with PBC. In the last two decades, natural history models have been developed that include clinical, biochemical, and histological variables, the most popular being the Mayo model. It has the advantage ofavoiding histological variables, and therefore can be applicable to a broad spectrum of patients with PBC. The models may also be used to evaluate the efficacy of different new treatments. Prognostic models based on serial measurements of the independent predictors of poor prognosis would lead to a more accurate prediction of survival; however, they probably will not replace clinical outlook.
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- Albert Parés
- Liver Unit, Institute of Digestive Diseases, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, C/Villarroel 170, 08036 Barcelona, Spain.
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Wang RT, Chen YW, Wei XG, Xu QF, Li DG. Comparative study of anti-hepatofibr-otic effect of tetrandrine, rhubarb and dipyridamole. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2003; 11:1492-1496. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v11.i10.1492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM To study the antihepatofibrotic mechanism of tetrandrine, rhubarb and dipyridamole.
METHODS The experimental hepatic fibrosis was induced by subcutaneous injection of CCl4. The three drugs were administered to male Sprague-Dawley rats by intragastric infusion respectively. Liver function test was performed by enzyme kinetics and the extracellular matrix (ECM) contents were determined by radioimmunoassay. Pathological changes of liver tissues were detected by HE and VG staining, meanwhile, ultra micro-structure changes were observed by electron microscope in randomly selected samples.
RESULTS All of the three drugs could improve the liver function in liver fibrosis, reduce the contents of ECM and the degree of liver fibrosis. There was no significant difference among the three drugs.
CONCLUSION Tetrandrine, rhubarb and dipyridamole could protect hepatocytes, inhibit the synthesis of ECM, and thereby could prevent the development of liver fibrosis and cirrhosis in the experimental animal models.
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- Ru-Tao Wang
- Department of Gastroenterology, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Second Medical University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Second Medical University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Second Medical University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Second Medical University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Second Medical University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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Stickel F, Poeschl G, Schuppan D, Conradt C, Strenge-Hesse A, Fuchs FS, Hofmann WJ, Seitz HK. Serum hyaluronate correlates with histological progression in alcoholic liver disease. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2003; 15:945-50. [PMID: 12923365 DOI: 10.1097/00042737-200309000-00002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Chronic alcohol consumption may lead to the development of liver cirrhosis. Serum concentrations of hyaluronate were suggested as a predictor in chronic liver disease, but its power to distinguish between severity of fibrosis and inflammation had not been assessed. In order to evaluate hyaluronate as a marker to detect early stages of alcoholic liver disease and to establish a possible correlation with hepatic histology, serum concentrations were measured by radioimmunoassay in 87 patients with biopsy-proven fatty liver, fatty liver and mild fibrosis, fatty liver and inflammation, severe fibrosis and inflammation, and cirrhosis, and in 12 non-alcoholic control subjects. In addition, serum hyaluronate was determined in 40 non-cirrhotic alcoholic patients with either a normal serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST) or an AST elevated at least two-fold. RESULTS Serum hyaluronate increased significantly with advanced stages of alcoholic liver disease, while levels in patients with fatty liver were elevated only slightly without reaching significance. Hyaluronate correlated well with histological stage and was highly sensitive for detecting fibrosis in general and perivenular fibrosis as an indicator of progression to cirrhosis. Hyaluronate levels were not influenced by AST levels. CONCLUSION Serum hyaluronate is a good predictor of the presence of even moderate hepatic fibrosis in alcoholic liver disease, justifying its clinical use to assess morphological alterations of the liver in alcoholics.
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- Felix Stickel
- Department of Medicine I, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany.
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Kang WZ, Xie YM, Nie QH, Zhang Y, Hao CQ, Wang JP, Chen WH. Effect of Oxymatrine on experimental liver fibrosis. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2003; 11:195-198. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v11.i2.195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To study the effect of Oxymatrine on liver fibrosis in immunogenic liver fibrosis rat model.
METHODS: Rat liver fibrosis model was induced by human serum albumin (HSA), 60 Wistar rats were randomly divided into 5 groups, control group without any treatment, liver fibrosis model group, oxymatrine preventive group, oxymatrine therapeutic group, and cochicine therapeutic group. The pathological changes of liver were observed by HE and Von-Gieson staining. The expressions of mRNA and proteins of collagen I/III in liver were determined by in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry.
RESULTS: The liver fibrosis degree and level of mRNA and proteins of collagen I/III in the liver were significantly reduced in the decreasing order in oxymatrine preventive group, oxymatrine therapeutic group, and cochicine therapeutic group.
CONCLUSION: Oxymatrine may inhibit hepatic inflammation and hepatic synthesis of collagen I/III, and thus prevent and inhibit hepatic fibrosis.
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Saegusa S, Isaji S, Kawarada Y. Changes in serum hyaluronic acid levels and expression of CD44 and CD44 mRNA in hepatic sinusoidal endothelial cells after major hepatectomy in cirrhotic rats. World J Surg 2002; 26:694-9. [PMID: 12053221 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-001-0292-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Serum hyaluronic acid (HA) is widely distributed in connective tissues, and the majority of circulating HA is degraded by hepatic sinusoidal endothelial cells (SECs) via a receptor recycling pathway. Our previous clinical study revealed that monitoring serum HA levels after hepatectomy is useful in predicting the development of liver failure. In the present study, to determine the mechanism of the high HA levels after hepatectomy, especially in patients with liver cirrhosis, expression of the major HA receptor, CD44, and its mRNA was investigated in SECs isolated from rats with thioacetamide-induced liver cirrhosis subjected to 70% hepatectomy (group I) and from rats with a normal liver that were subjected to 70% hepatectomy (group II). The 48-hour postoperative survival rate in group I (13.3%) was significantly lower than in group II (100%). In group II, the expression of CD44 mRNA had increased significantly at 6 hours after hepatectomy, and this was followed by progressive increases in expression of CD44, indicating activation of SEC function. The increased serum HA levels after hepatectomy in group II became normal as CD44 expression increased. By contrast, the expression of CD44 and CD44 mRNA in group I was markedly attenuated after hepatectomy. The very low CD44 expression was followed by a significant and sustained increase in serum HA levels, indicating functional failure of the SECs. These results suggest that the significantly impaired functional reserve of SECs in liver cirrhosis is associated with increased mortality after 70% hepatectomy.
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- Shotaro Saegusa
- First Department of Surgery, Mie University School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, Japan
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Wyatt HA, Dhawan A, Cheeseman P, Mieli-Vergani G, Price JF. Serum hyaluronic acid concentrations are increased in cystic fibrosis patients with liver disease. Arch Dis Child 2002; 86:190-3. [PMID: 11861239 PMCID: PMC1719124 DOI: 10.1136/adc.86.3.190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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AIM To determine whether serum hyaluronic acid (HA) concentrations are abnormal in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) liver disease, and if so, whether the abnormality is associated with disease severity. METHODS A total of 74 patients with CF were assessed for evidence of liver involvement as indicated by clinical, ultrasound, and biochemical findings. Serum hyaluronic acid concentrations were measured and compared with concentrations in 293 normal controls. Lung function in the CF patients was also recorded. RESULTS Thirty four CF patients had no evidence of liver disease; in these, serum HA concentrations were similar to those in healthy controls (median (range): 16.1 (9.4-75.1) v 15 (1-77) microg/l). Nineteen CF patients had established liver disease detected by clinical and ultrasound examination, with significantly increased HA concentrations (56.1 (26-355) microg/l). Serum HA concentrations were also significantly increased, although to a lesser extent, in 21 CF patients with an abnormal liver ultrasound scan alone (22.4 (9.5-43.4) microg/l). There was no correlation between serum HA concentration and lung function. CONCLUSION Serum HA concentrations were significantly increased in children with clinical or ultrasound evidence of liver disease, being higher in those with more advanced hepatic damage. Despite the inflammation and fibrosis present in CF lungs there was no correlation between HA concentration and lung function, suggesting that high concentrations were a failure of hepatic clearance rather than overproduction in the lung. Longitudinal measurement of HA concentrations may prove a useful marker for the development of significant liver damage in CF patients.
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- H A Wyatt
- Department of Child Health, King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London SE5 9RS, UK
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Schellenberg F, Nalpas B. [Peripheral markers, future perspectives]. PATHOLOGIE-BIOLOGIE 2001; 49:775-80. [PMID: 11762142 DOI: 10.1016/s0369-8114(01)00240-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/17/2023]
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Four of the recently described peripheral markers of alcohol abuse have been reviewed. The acetaldehyde adducts allow to detect an alcohol abuse lasting for several weeks, even after a recent alcohol withdrawal. Inversely, 5-hydroxytryptophol (5-HTOL) reflects the alcohol consumption of the last 24 hours. Its detection is possible after the blood alcohol concentration has disappeared. Its measurement is run in urine samples, thus without invasive sampling. The hyaluronic acid and the activity of beta-hexosaminidase are markers of hepatobiliary alcohol induced disorders more than direct markers of alcohol intake. Acetaldehyde adducts could be used as markers of long term alcohol abuse, CDT as a marker of the recent alcohol abuse, and 5-HTOL the detection of alcohol abuse of the past day.
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- F Schellenberg
- Laboratoire de biochimie, CHU Trousseau, 37044 Tours, France
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Fried MW, Duncan A, Soroka S, Connaghan DG, Farrand A, Peter J, Strauss RM, Boyer TD, McDonald GB. Serum hyaluronic acid in patients with veno-occlusive disease following bone marrow transplantation. Bone Marrow Transplant 2001; 27:635-9. [PMID: 11319594 DOI: 10.1038/sj.bmt.1702821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2000] [Accepted: 12/06/2000] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The development of hepatic veno-occlusive disease following bone marrow transplantation is associated with high-dose combination cytoreductive therapy. Experimental models have suggested that drug-induced injury to hepatic sinusoidal endothelial cells is involved in the pathogenesis of this syndrome. Hyaluronic acid is a polysaccharide that is metabolized, almost exclusively, by hepatic sinusoidal endothelial cells. The aim of the present study was to evaluate serum hyaluronic acid as a marker for endothelial cell injury in patients with veno-occlusive disease following bone marrow transplantation. Hyaluronic acid was measured in sera from patients with and without veno-occlusive disease using an enzyme-linked protein binding assay. Mean peak serum hyaluronic acid levels were significantly greater in patients who had a diagnosis of VOD compared to those transplant patients who did not, 1173.4 +/- 982.9 vs 444.9 +/- 735.6 ng/ml (P = 0.01). Serial serum samples obtained from a separate cohort of patients also demonstrated that serum hyaluronic acid levels were higher in patients with moderate or severe veno-occlusive disease compared to those with none or mild disease at days 7, 17 and 25 following transplantation (greatest difference at day 25: 366 +/- 327 vs 126 +/- 151, P = 0.01). Serum hyaluronic acid levels are increased in veno-occlusive disease and increase over time in patients with severe disease. Further studies are required to determine if elevated serum hyaluronic acid levels are due to decreased clearance by injured hepatic sinusoidal endothelial cells or increased production from early hepatic fibrogenesis associated with the acute liver injury.
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- M W Fried
- Division of Gastroenterology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Dhawan A, Trivedi P, Cheeseman P, Baker AJ, Howard ER, Mieli-Vergani G. Serum hyaluronic acid as an early prognostic marker in biliary atresia. J Pediatr Surg 2001; 36:443-6. [PMID: 11226992 DOI: 10.1053/jpsu.2001.21622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to assess whether serum concentrations of hyaluronic acid (HA), measured at diagnosis is an early biochemical marker of prognosis in biliary atresia. METHODS Serum HA was measured at diagnosis using a radiometric assay in 84 infants with biliary atresia (BA), and related to outcome by 5 years of age. RESULTS Serum HA was higher in the 29 patients who died or required liver transplant by 5 years of age compared with the 56 who survived to 5 years without transplant (490 +/- 216 microg/L v 262 +/- 163 microg/L; P <.001, 95% confidence intervals of the difference 145 to 311 microg/L). CONCLUSION High serum concentrations of HA at diagnosis may help to identify at an early stage those patients with BA who have a poor prognosis and will require liver transplant by 5 years of age.
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- A Dhawan
- Department of Child Health, King's College Hospital, London, England
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There is a clinical need for noninvasive measurement of liver fibrosis both to diagnose significant liver fibrosis and to monitor the effects of therapy on fibrogenesis and fibrolysis. Multiple clinical markers have been evaluated over the years, and as our understanding of the molecular process of liver scarring has advanced, newer markers have appeared. Serum markers include extracellular matrix proteins such as the N-terminal propeptide of collagen III, hyaluronan, YKL-40, laminin, metalloproteinases, and their inhibitors. Use of multiple markers has led to 90% sensitivity in diagnosing cirrhosis, but specificity is variable at about 60%. Automated systems to measure these markers are under development and are being evaluated for their ability to monitor fibrosis during and after therapy in multiple liver diseases, including hepatitis B and C. Although no individual fibrosis marker is clinically applicable today, we foresee a future in which monitoring fibrosis markers will replace sequential liver biopsy as a standard of care.
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- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, 110 Francis Street, Suite 8E, Boston, MA 02215, USA
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Hasegawa T, Kimura T, Hoki M, Okada A, Mushiake S, Yagi M, Imura K. Measurement of serum hyaluronic acid as a sensitive marker of liver fibrosis in biliary atresia. J Pediatr Surg 2000; 35:1643-6. [PMID: 11083443 DOI: 10.1053/jpsu.2000.18342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to clarify whether serum hyaluronic acid level (SHA) can reflect the degree of liver fibrosis in biliary atresia (BA). METHODS SHA was measured in 44 postoperative BA patients at 7 months to 22 years of age, with sandwich enzyme method (Hy-A 100 kit). SHA was compared with T.Bil (group 1, T Bil < 2; group 2, 2 < or = T Bil < 5; group 3, T Bil > or = 5 mg/dL), fibrosis score (0-6, the number of abnormal values among Alb, PT, ChE, T Chol, Fischer's ratio, prealbumin), and histologic grading (0-IV). RESULTS SHA was 499.8 +/- 332.5 in group 3, significantly higher than in the control, group 1, or group 2. As fibrosis score rose, SHA became higher, and SHA in Score 6 (430.1 +/- 366.1 ng/mL) and score-5 (172.9 +/- 141.8 ng/mL) was significantly higher than in the control and other scores, respectively. As the histologic grade rose, SHA became higher, and SHA in grade IV (444.8 +/- 323.5 ng/mL) and grade III (166.0 +/- 70.3 ng/mL) was significantly higher than in the control or other Grades. Serial change of SHA since before HPE was parallel to the clinical course in 8 patients. CONCLUSION SHA may be a useful serum marker reflecting the degree of liver fibrosis in BA.
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- T Hasegawa
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Osaka University Medical School, Suita City, Japan
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Laudat A, Guechot J, Lecourbe K, Damade R, Palluel AM. Hyaluronidase activity in serum of patients with monoclonal gammapathy. Clin Chim Acta 2000; 301:159-67. [PMID: 11020470 DOI: 10.1016/s0009-8981(00)00348-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Hyaluronidase and hyaluronic acid, two substances thought to be strongly implicated in carcinogenesis, were assessed in the plasma of 35 patients with newly documented monoclonal gammapathy and in 25 control patients. A significant increase was found in plasma hyaluronidase activity in the patients with monoclonal gammapathy. A statistically significant positive correlation was found between hyaluronidase activity and monoclonal immunoglobulin levels in plasma. An increase in serum hyaluronidase activities may be a response to the deleterious effect of hyaluronic acid in cell migration and tumor progression. Further studies are needed to assess the value of hyaluronidase activity as a marker of tumor progression.
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- A Laudat
- Laboratoire de Biochimie, Centre Hospitalier Général, B.P 407, 28018 Chartres, France.
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OBJECTIVES To study the natural course of primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) in order to be able to design accurate clinical pharmacological studies and evaluate the need for liver transplantation. DESIGN A cohort of 86 patients with PBC living in northern Sweden was followed for a 10-year period during 1983-93. No patients received therapy with ursodeoxy cholic acid or other drugs during the follow-up period. METHOD At start all patients were investigated personally by the authors. At follow-up medical notes were scrutinized and special questionnaires to the current responsible physician were applied. Endpoints were the time of dropout, liver transplantation, death or end of the study period. RESULTS At follow-up data were available for 84 patients (97%). During the study period 34 patients died, of whom 28 were symptomatic; 15 deaths had no direct connection to PBC. Nineteen deaths were related to PBC of whom two were asymptomatic, the most common cause being end-stage liver disease with liver coma. During the study period in all eight patients were subjected to liver transplantation. CONCLUSIONS The survival rate of the 32 asymptomatic PBC patients at the start of the study was the same as a sex- and age-matched standard background population. Those patients with symptomatic PBC from the beginning of study had a survival rate at 10 years of 50%, and the most ominous sign was a bilirubin greater than 35 micromol L(-1) . Liver transplantation was performed in almost 10% in this cohort until 1993. Since then, the indications and referral practice for liver transplantation has changed and is now higher.
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- P Uddenfeldt
- Department of Medicine, County Hospital Gävle-Sandviken, Sweden
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McHutchison JG, Blatt LM, de Medina M, Craig JR, Conrad A, Schiff ER, Tong MJ. Measurement of serum hyaluronic acid in patients with chronic hepatitis C and its relationship to liver histology. Consensus Interferon Study Group. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2000; 15:945-51. [PMID: 11022838 DOI: 10.1046/j.1440-1746.2000.02233.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 173] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Chronic hepatitis C is a slowly progressing inflammatory disease of the liver that can lead to cirrhosis and its complications. Assessment of liver damage in hepatitis C has been primarily via histological evaluation. Liver biopsy, while useful in determining the extent of liver damage, has associated costs and places patients at a small but finite risk of bleeding. Studies in small patient populations have identified serum markers shown to correlate with liver histology, including procollogen III peptide and hyaluronic acid (HA). To determine whether serum HA was a reliable predictor of cirrhosis and fibrosis, we examined serum HA concentrations from 486 chronic Hepatitis C virus (HCV) patients. METHODS AND RESULTS Patients were anti-HCV and HCV RNA positive, with elevated alanine aminotransferase values and underwent a liver biopsy. Sera were obtained at the baseline for HA using radioimmunoassay methodology. Patients with cirrhosis had significantly higher serum HA concentrations compared with non-cirrhotic patients (382+/-31 vs 110+/-9 microg/L respectively, P< 0.001). Patients with fibrosis had significantly higher mean serum HA concentrations (179+/-11 microg/L) compared with patients without fibrosis (62+/-20 microg/L; P< 0.001). The correlation between HA concentration and the components of the Knodell histological activity index score revealed no strong associations with the exception of fibrosis, which showed moderate correlation (R=0.5421, P<0.001). The clinical value of HA measurement appears to be its ability to exclude cirrhosis. A HA value of < 60 microg/L excluded the presence of cirrhosis or significant fibrosis with a predictive value of 99 and 93%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Serum HA measurement may be clinically useful to non-invasively assess the degree of fibrosis and cirrhosis. Further prospective studies are warranted to determine the clinical utility of HA as a non-invasive marker of liver fibrosis.
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- J G McHutchison
- Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, California 92037, USA.
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