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Danieli MG, Casciaro M, Paladini A, Bartolucci M, Sordoni M, Shoenfeld Y, Gangemi S. Exposome: Epigenetics and autoimmune diseases. Autoimmun Rev 2024; 23:103584. [PMID: 39097180 DOI: 10.1016/j.autrev.2024.103584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2024] [Revised: 07/27/2024] [Accepted: 07/27/2024] [Indexed: 08/05/2024]
Abstract
Systemic autoimmune diseases are complex conditions characterized by an immune system dysregulation and an aberrant activation against self-antigens, leading to tissue and organ damage. Even though genetic predisposition plays a role, it cannot fully explain the onset of these diseases, highlighting the significant impact of non-heritable influences such as environment, hormones and infections. The exposome represents all those factors, ranging from chemical pollutants and dietary components to psychological stressors and infectious agents. Epigenetics, which studies changes in gene expression without altering the DNA sequence, is a crucial link between exposome and the development of autoimmune diseases. Key epigenetic mechanisms include DNA methylation, histone modifications, and non-coding RNAs. These epigenetic modifications could provide a potential piece of the puzzle in understanding systemic autoimmune diseases and their connection with the exposome. In this work we have collected the most important and recent evidence in epigenetic changes linked to systemic autoimmune diseases (systemic lupus erythematosus, idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, ANCA-associated vasculitis, and rheumatoid arthritis), emphasizing the roles these changes may play in disease pathogenesis, their potential as diagnostic biomarkers and their prospective in the development of targeted therapies.
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- Maria Giovanna Danieli
- SOS Immunologia delle Malattie Rare e dei Trapianti, AOU delle Marche & Dipartimento di Scienze Cliniche e Molecolari, Università Politecnica delle Marche, via Tronto 10/A, 60126 Torrette di Ancona, Italy; Postgraduate School of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Università Politecnica delle Marche, via Tronto 10/A, 60126 Ancona, Italy.
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- Operative Unit of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, 98125 Messina, Italy.
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- PostGraduate School of Internal Medicine, Università Politecnica delle Marche, via Tronto 10/A, 60126 Ancona, Italy
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- Postgraduate School of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Università Politecnica delle Marche, via Tronto 10/A, 60126 Ancona, Italy
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- Postgraduate School of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Università Politecnica delle Marche, via Tronto 10/A, 60126 Ancona, Italy
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- Zabludowicz Center for Autoimmune Diseases, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Ramat Gan 52621, Israel; Reichman University, Herzelia 46101, Israel.
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- Operative Unit of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, 98125 Messina, Italy.
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Song S, Zhang Q, Yu J. A mendelian randomization study investigating the causal relationships between 1400 serum metabolites and autoimmune diseases. Heliyon 2024; 10:e34560. [PMID: 39114021 PMCID: PMC11305314 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e34560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024] Open
Abstract
Objective This study aims to explore the causal relationships between 1400 serum metabolites (SMs) and five autoimmune diseases (Myasthenia gravis [MG], Multiple sclerosis [MS], Systemic lupus erythematosus [SLE], Type 1 diabetes mellitus [T1DM], and Ulcerative colitis [UC]) through Mendelian randomization analysis. Method Data on MG, MS, SLE, T1DM, and UC were obtained from the IEU OpenGWAS Project database, while information on 1400 SMs was extracted from GWAS summary statistics provided by Chen et al. Causal relationships were assessed using the inverse variance weighted (IVW), MR-Egger, Weighted Median (WME), and Simple median (SME) methods. The robustness of instrumental variables was verified through computation of the F-statistic. Heterogeneity was evaluated using Cochran's Q test and the leave-one-out (LOO) method. Horizontal pleiotropy was assessed using MR-Egger regression and MR-PRESSO. Result Following correction of the IVW P values using the False Discovery Rate (FDR) method, it was found that increased levels of 5-methyluridine (ribothymidine) (OR = 1.191, 95%CI 1.086-1.307, FDR-P = 0.000) and 2'-deoxyuridine (OR = 1.337, 95%CI 1.127-1.586, FDR-P = 0.001) were found to be correlated with a higher risk of MS. Conversely, the ratio of S-adenosylhomocysteine (SAH) to 5-methyluridine (ribothymidine) (OR = 0.771, 95%CI 0.649-0.916, FDR-P = 0.007) was linked to a decreased risk of MS. Levels of 1,2-dilinoleoyl-GPE (18:2/18:2) (OR = 0.877, 95%CI 0.791-0.974, FDR-P = 0.003) appear to be a protective factor for T1DM. No notable correlations between SMs and MG, SLE, or UC. The study detected no heterogeneity or horizontal pleiotropy. Conclusion Levels of 5-methyluridine (ribothymidine), 2'-deoxyuridine, and the ratio of S-adenosylhomocysteine (SAH) to 5-methyluridine (ribothymidine) can serve as predictors for MS. Similarly, 1,2-dilinoleoyl-GPE (18:2/18:2) levels can be used to predict T1DM. However, no significant causal relationships were found between SMs and MG, SLE, or UC. This observation holds significant clinical implications for crafting tailored preventive and therapeutic approaches for ADs.
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- Siyuan Song
- Department of Endocrinology, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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Papa V, Li Pomi F, Borgia F, Vaccaro M, Pioggia G, Gangemi S. Alarmins in cutaneous malignant melanoma: An updated overview of emerging evidence on their pathogenetic, diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic role. J Dermatol 2024; 51:927-938. [PMID: 38775220 DOI: 10.1111/1346-8138.17278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2024] [Revised: 05/04/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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Malignant cutaneous melanoma is the leading cause of death for skin cancer to date, with globally increasing incidence rates. In this epidemiological scenario, international scientific research is exerting efforts to identify new clinical strategies aimed at the prognostic amelioration of the disease. Very promising and groundbreaking in this context is the scientific interest related to alarmins and their pioneering utility in the setting of the pathogenetic understanding, diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy for malignant cutaneous melanoma. However, the scientific investigations on this matter should not overlook their still well-presented dual and contradictory role. The aim of our critical analysis is to provide an up-to-date overview of the emerging evidence concerning the dichotomous role of alarmins in the aforementioned clinical settings. Our literature revision was based on the extensive body of both preclinical and clinical findings published on the PubMed database over the past 5 years. In addition to this, we offer a special focus on potentially revolutionary new therapeutic frontiers, which, on the strength of their earliest successes in other clinical areas, could inaugurate a new era of personalized and precision medicine in the field of dermato-oncology.
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- Vincenzo Papa
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, School and Operative Unit of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine in Medical, Surgical and Critical Care (Me.Pre.C.C.), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Section of Dermatology, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Section of Dermatology, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Institute for Biomedical Research and Innovation (IRIB), National Research Council of Italy (CNR), Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, School and Operative Unit of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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Adachi S, Kirino Y, Higashitani K, Hirahara L, Maeda A, Horita N, Takase-Minegishi K, Yoshimi R, Nakajima H. Targeting enhanced cell death represents a potential therapeutic strategy for VEXAS syndrome. Rheumatol Adv Pract 2024; 8:rkae065. [PMID: 38854419 PMCID: PMC11157137 DOI: 10.1093/rap/rkae065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024] Open
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Objectives To unravel the mechanisms underlying cell death in the vacuoles, E1 enzyme, X-linked, autoinflammatory, somatic (VEXAS) syndrome using peripheral blood samples and to assess the clinical value of this knowledge. Methods Nine patients undergoing treatment for VEXAS syndrome at Yokohama City University Hospital were included in this study. Monocytes and neutrophils were isolated from peripheral blood and then monocytes were differentiated into polarized macrophages. Viable cell counts, cell death assays and measurements of various indicators such as high mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) concentration, extracellular adenosine triphosphate (ATP) concentration, annexin V level and caspase 1, 3 and 7 activities were performed. Results Elevated cell death of monocytes and neutrophils was observed in VEXAS syndrome patients, as indicated by cultured cell counts and cell death assays. Annexin V assays and measurements of caspase 1, 3 and 7 activities suggested increased apoptosis and pyroptosis in these cells. Serum HMGB1 levels were significantly elevated in VEXAS syndrome patients and decreased after prednisolone (PSL) dose escalation. Monocytes and neutrophils from the VEXAS group exhibited heightened extracellular ATP secretion, which was significantly reduced by soluble PSL co-culture. Conclusion This study confirms increased cell death of monocytes and neutrophils and damage-associated molecular patterns in VEXAS syndrome, and these findings may be valuable for drug screening, therapeutic strategies and as biomarkers.
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- Soichiro Adachi
- Department of Stem Cell and Immune Regulation, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Stem Cell and Immune Regulation, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Stem Cell and Immune Regulation, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Stem Cell and Immune Regulation, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Stem Cell and Immune Regulation, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama, Japan
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- Chemotherapy Center, Yokohama City University Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Stem Cell and Immune Regulation, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Stem Cell and Immune Regulation, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama, Japan
- Clinical Laboratory Department, Yokohama City University Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Stem Cell and Immune Regulation, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama, Japan
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Cao TBT, Quoc QL, Jang JH, Park HS. Immune Cell-Mediated Autoimmune Responses in Severe Asthma. Yonsei Med J 2024; 65:194-201. [PMID: 38515356 PMCID: PMC10973555 DOI: 10.3349/ymj.2023.0432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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Severe asthma (SA) has heterogeneous inflammatory phenotypes characterized by persistent airway inflammation (eosinophilic and/or neutrophilic inflammation) and remodeling. Various immune cells (eosinophils, neutrophils, and macrophages) become more activated and release inflammatory mediators and extracellular traps, damaging the protective barrier of airway epithelial cells and further activating other immune and structural cells. These cells play a role in autoimmune responses in asthmatic airways, where the adaptive immune system generates autoantibodies, inducing immunoglobulin G-dependent airway inflammation. Recent studies have suggested that adult asthmatics had high titers of autoantibodies associated with asthma severity, although pathogenic factors or diagnostic criteria are not well-defined. This challenge is further compounded by asthmatics with the autoimmune responses showing therapy insensitivity or failure to current pharmacological and biological treatment. This review updates emerging mechanisms of autoimmune responses in asthmatic airways and provides insights into their roles, proposing potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets for SA.
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- Thi Bich Tra Cao
- Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea.
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Saaoud F, Lu Y, Xu K, Shao Y, Praticò D, Vazquez-Padron RI, Wang H, Yang X. Protein-rich foods, sea foods, and gut microbiota amplify immune responses in chronic diseases and cancers - Targeting PERK as a novel therapeutic strategy for chronic inflammatory diseases, neurodegenerative disorders, and cancer. Pharmacol Ther 2024; 255:108604. [PMID: 38360205 PMCID: PMC10917129 DOI: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2024.108604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is a cellular organelle that is physiologically responsible for protein folding, calcium homeostasis, and lipid biosynthesis. Pathological stimuli such as oxidative stress, ischemia, disruptions in calcium homeostasis, and increased production of normal and/or folding-defective proteins all contribute to the accumulation of misfolded proteins in the ER, causing ER stress. The adaptive response to ER stress is the activation of unfolded protein response (UPR), which affect a wide variety of cellular functions to maintain ER homeostasis or lead to apoptosis. Three different ER transmembrane sensors, including PKR-like ER kinase (PERK), activating transcription factor 6 (ATF6), and inositol-requiring enzyme-1 (IRE1), are responsible for initiating UPR. The UPR involves a variety of signal transduction pathways that reduce unfolded protein accumulation by boosting ER-resident chaperones, limiting protein translation, and accelerating unfolded protein degradation. ER is now acknowledged as a critical organelle in sensing dangers and determining cell life and death. On the other hand, UPR plays a critical role in the development and progression of several diseases such as cardiovascular diseases (CVD), metabolic disorders, chronic kidney diseases, neurological disorders, and cancer. Here, we critically analyze the most current knowledge of the master regulatory roles of ER stress particularly the PERK pathway as a conditional danger receptor, an organelle crosstalk regulator, and a regulator of protein translation. We highlighted that PERK is not only ER stress regulator by sensing UPR and ER stress but also a frontier sensor and direct senses for gut microbiota-generated metabolites. Our work also further highlighted the function of PERK as a central hub that leads to metabolic reprogramming and epigenetic modification which further enhanced inflammatory response and promoted trained immunity. Moreover, we highlighted the contribution of ER stress and PERK in the pathogenesis of several diseases such as cancer, CVD, kidney diseases, and neurodegenerative disorders. Finally, we discuss the therapeutic target of ER stress and PERK for cancer treatment and the potential novel therapeutic targets for CVD, metabolic disorders, and neurodegenerative disorders. Inhibition of ER stress, by the development of small molecules that target the PERK and UPR, represents a promising therapeutic strategy.
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- Fatma Saaoud
- Lemole Center for Integrated Lymphatics and Vascular Research, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Lemole Center for Integrated Lymphatics and Vascular Research, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Lemole Center for Integrated Lymphatics and Vascular Research, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Lemole Center for Integrated Lymphatics and Vascular Research, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Alzheimer's Center, Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Metabolic Disease Research, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Lemole Center for Integrated Lymphatics and Vascular Research, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Metabolic Disease Research, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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Suliman BA. Potential clinical implications of molecular mimicry-induced autoimmunity. Immun Inflamm Dis 2024; 12:e1178. [PMID: 38415936 PMCID: PMC10832321 DOI: 10.1002/iid3.1178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Molecular mimicry is hypothesized to be a mechanism by which autoimmune diseases are triggered. It refers to sequence or structural homology between foreign antigens and self-antigens, which can activate cross-reactive lymphocytes that attack host tissues. Elucidating the role of molecular mimicry in human autoimmunity could have important clinical implications. OBJECTIVE To review evidence for the role of molecular mimicry in major autoimmune diseases and discuss potential clinical implications. METHODS Comprehensive literature review of clinical trials, observational studies, animal models, and immunology studies on molecular mimicry in multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Guillain-Barre syndrome, autoimmune myocarditis, and primary biliary cirrhosis published from 2000-2023. RESULTS Substantial indirect evidence supports molecular mimicry as a contributor to loss of self-tolerance in several autoimmune conditions. Proposed microbial triggers include Epstein-Barr virus, coxsackievirus, Campylobacter jejuni, and bacterial commensals. Key mechanisms involve cross-reactive T cells and autoantibodies induced by epitope homology between microbial and self-antigens. Perpetuation of autoimmunity involves epitope spreading, inflammatory mediators, and genetic factors. CONCLUSIONS Molecular mimicry plausibly explains initial stages of autoimmune pathogenesis induced by infection or microbiota disturbances. Understanding mimicry antigens and pathways could enable improved prediction, monitoring, and antigen-specific immunotherapy for autoimmune disorders. However, definitive proof of causation in humans remains limited. Further research should focus on establishing clinical evidence and utility.
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- Bandar A Suliman
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical SciencesTaibah UniversityMadinahSaudi Arabia
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Thiran A, Petta I, Blancke G, Thorp M, Planckaert G, Jans M, Andries V, Barbry K, Gilis E, Coudenys J, Hochepied T, Vanhove C, Gracey E, Dumas E, Manuelo T, Josipovic I, van Loo G, Elewaut D, Vereecke L. Sterile triggers drive joint inflammation in TNF- and IL-1β-dependent mouse arthritis models. EMBO Mol Med 2023; 15:e17691. [PMID: 37694693 PMCID: PMC10565626 DOI: 10.15252/emmm.202317691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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Arthritis is the most common extra-intestinal complication in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Conversely, arthritis patients are at risk for developing IBD and often display subclinical gut inflammation. These observations suggest a shared disease etiology, commonly termed "the gut-joint-axis." The clinical association between gut and joint inflammation is further supported by the success of common therapeutic strategies and microbiota dysbiosis in both conditions. Most data, however, support a correlative relationship between gut and joint inflammation, while causative evidence is lacking. Using two independent transgenic mouse arthritis models, either TNF- or IL-1β dependent, we demonstrate that arthritis develops independently of the microbiota and intestinal inflammation, since both lines develop full-blown articular inflammation under germ-free conditions. In contrast, TNF-driven gut inflammation is fully rescued in germ-free conditions, indicating that the microbiota is driving TNF-induced gut inflammation. Together, our study demonstrates that although common inflammatory pathways may drive both gut and joint inflammation, the molecular triggers initiating such pathways are distinct in these tissues.
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Qian C, Wan C, Li S, Xiao Y, Yuan H, Gao S, Wu L, Zhou M, Feng X, Li Y, Chen P, Liu BF. On-Line Dual-Active Valves Based Centrifugal Microfluidic Chip for Fully Automated Point-of-Care Immunoassay. Anal Chem 2023; 95:12521-12531. [PMID: 37556853 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c02564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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There remains an unmet need for a fully integrated microfluidic platform that can automatically perform multistep and multireagent immunoassays. Here, we proposed a novel online dual-active valve-based centrifugal microfluidic chip, termed DAVM, for fully automatic point-of-care immunoassay. Practically, the puncture valve, one of the dual active valves, is capable of achieving precise, on-demand, sequential release of prestored reagents, while the other valve-reversible active valve enables controlled retention and drainage of the reaction solutions. Thereby, our technology mitigates the challenges of hydrophilic/hydrophobic modifications and unstable valve control performance commonly observed in passive valve controls. As a proof of concept, the indirect enzymatic immunoblotting technique was employed on DAVM for fully automated immunological analysis of eight targets, yielding outcomes within an hour. Furthermore, we conducted a comparative analysis of 28 clinical samples with autoimmune diseases. According to 224 clinical data, the sample testing concordance rate between DAVM and the traditional instrument was 82%, with a target compliance rate of 97%. Therefore, our DAVM system has powerful potential for fully automated immunoassays.
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- Chungen Qian
- The Key Laboratory for Biomedical Photonics of MOE at Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics-Hubei Bioinformatics and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory, Systems Biology Theme, Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- The Key Laboratory for Biomedical Photonics of MOE at Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics-Hubei Bioinformatics and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory, Systems Biology Theme, Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- The Key Laboratory for Biomedical Photonics of MOE at Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics-Hubei Bioinformatics and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory, Systems Biology Theme, Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- The Key Laboratory for Biomedical Photonics of MOE at Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics-Hubei Bioinformatics and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory, Systems Biology Theme, Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- The Key Laboratory for Biomedical Photonics of MOE at Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics-Hubei Bioinformatics and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory, Systems Biology Theme, Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- The Key Laboratory for Biomedical Photonics of MOE at Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics-Hubei Bioinformatics and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory, Systems Biology Theme, Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- The Key Laboratory for Biomedical Photonics of MOE at Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics-Hubei Bioinformatics and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory, Systems Biology Theme, Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- The Key Laboratory for Biomedical Photonics of MOE at Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics-Hubei Bioinformatics and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory, Systems Biology Theme, Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- The Key Laboratory for Biomedical Photonics of MOE at Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics-Hubei Bioinformatics and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory, Systems Biology Theme, Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- The Key Laboratory for Biomedical Photonics of MOE at Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics-Hubei Bioinformatics and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory, Systems Biology Theme, Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- The Key Laboratory for Biomedical Photonics of MOE at Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics-Hubei Bioinformatics and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory, Systems Biology Theme, Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- The Key Laboratory for Biomedical Photonics of MOE at Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics-Hubei Bioinformatics and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory, Systems Biology Theme, Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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Palumbo A, Atzeni F, Murdaca G, Gangemi S. The Role of Alarmins in Osteoarthritis Pathogenesis: HMGB1, S100B and IL-33. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:12143. [PMID: 37569519 PMCID: PMC10418664 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241512143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a multifactorial disease in which genetics, aging, obesity, and trauma are well-known risk factors. It is the most prevalent joint disease and the largest disability problem worldwide. Recent findings have described the role of damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) in the course of the disease. In particular, alarmins such as HMGB1, IL-33, and S100B, appear implicated in enhancing articular inflammation and favouring a catabolic switch in OA chondrocytes. The aims of this review are to clarify the molecular signalling of these three molecules in OA pathogenesis, to identify their possible use as staging biomarkers, and, most importantly, to find out whether they could be possible therapeutic targets. Osteoarthritic cartilage expresses increased levels of all three alarmins. HMGB1, in particular, is the most studied alarmin with increased levels in cartilage, synovium, and synovial fluid of OA patients. High levels of HMGB1 in synovial fluid of OA joints are positively correlated with radiological and clinical severity. Counteracting HMGB1 strategies have revealed improving results in articular cells from OA patients and in OA animal models. Therefore, drugs against this alarmin, such as anti-HMGB1 antibodies, could be new treatment possibilities that can modify the disease course since available medications only alleviate symptoms.
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- Antonino Palumbo
- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Experimental and Internal Medicine, University of Messina, 98124 Messina, Italy; (A.P.); (F.A.)
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- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Experimental and Internal Medicine, University of Messina, 98124 Messina, Italy; (A.P.); (F.A.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Genova, 16132 Genova, Italy
- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, 16132 Genova, Italy
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- School and Operative Unit of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy;
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Ma W, Zhu J, Bai L, Zhao P, Li F, Zhang S. The role of neutrophil extracellular traps and proinflammatory damage-associated molecular patterns in idiopathic inflammatory myopathies. Clin Exp Immunol 2023; 213:202-208. [PMID: 37289984 PMCID: PMC10361739 DOI: 10.1093/cei/uxad059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2023] [Revised: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023] Open
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Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIMs) are a group of systemic autoimmune diseases characterized by immune-mediated muscle injury. Abnormal neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) can be used as a biomarker of IIM disease activity, but the mechanism of NET involvement in IIMs needs to be elucidated. Important components of NETs, including high-mobility group box 1, DNA, histones, extracellular matrix, serum amyloid A, and S100A8/A9, act as damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) to promote inflammation in IIMs. NETs can act on different cells to release large amounts of cytokines and activate the inflammasome, which can subsequently aggravate the inflammatory response. Based on the idea that NETs may be proinflammatory DAMPs of IIMs, we describe the role of NETs, DAMPs, and their interaction in the pathogenesis of IIMs and discuss the possible targeted treatment strategies in IIMs.
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- Wenlan Ma
- The Second Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Cuiying Biomedical Research Center, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, China
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Rizzi A, Di Gioacchino M, Gammeri L, Inchingolo R, Chini R, Santilli F, Nucera E, Gangemi S. The Emerging Role of Innate Lymphoid Cells (ILCs) and Alarmins in Celiac Disease: An Update on Pathophysiological Insights, Potential Use as Disease Biomarkers, and Therapeutic Implications. Cells 2023; 12:1910. [PMID: 37508573 PMCID: PMC10378400 DOI: 10.3390/cells12141910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 07/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Celiac disease (CD) is an intestinal disease that develops in genetically predisposed individuals and is triggered by the ingestion of gluten. CD was considered a Th1-disease. Today, the role of Th17, IL-21, and IL-17A lymphocytes is well known. Inflammation is regulated by the activity of gluten-specific CD4+ T lymphocytes that produce pro-inflammatory cytokines, including IFN-γ, TNF-α, and IL-21, perpetuating the Th1 response. These cytokines determine an inflammatory state of the small intestine, with consequent epithelial infiltration of lymphocytes and an alteration of the architecture of the duodenal mucosa. B cells produce antibodies against tissue transglutaminase and against deamidated gliadin. Although the role of the adaptive immune response is currently known, the evidence about the role of innate immunity cells is still poorly understood. Epithelial damage determines the release of damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs), also known as alarmins. Together with the intestinal epithelial cells and the type 1 innate lymphoid cells (ILC1s), alarmins like TSLP, IL-33, and HMGB1 could have a fundamental role in the genesis and maintenance of inflammation. Our study aims to evaluate the evidence in the literature about the role of ILCs and alarmins in celiac disease, evaluating the possible future diagnostic and therapeutic implications.
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- Angela Rizzi
- UOSD Allergologia e Immunologia Clinica, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche Addominali ed Endocrino Metaboliche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Institute for Clinical Immunotherapy and Advanced Biological Treatments, 65100 Pescara, Italy
- Center for Advanced Studies and Technology, G. d'Annunzio University, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, School and Operative Unit of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy
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- Pulmonary Medicine Unit, Department of Neurosciences, Sense Organs and Thorax, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- UOSD Allergologia e Immunologia Clinica, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche Addominali ed Endocrino Metaboliche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Center for Advanced Studies and Technology, G. d'Annunzio University, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- UOSD Allergologia e Immunologia Clinica, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche Addominali ed Endocrino Metaboliche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
- Medicina e Chirurgia Traslazionale, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, School and Operative Unit of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy
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The link between rheumatic disorders and inborn errors of immunity. EBioMedicine 2023; 90:104501. [PMID: 36870198 PMCID: PMC9996386 DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2023.104501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Revised: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Inborn errors of immunity (IEIs) are immunological disorders characterized by variable susceptibility to infections, immune dysregulation and/or malignancies, as a consequence of damaging germline variants in single genes. Though initially identified among patients with unusual, severe or recurrent infections, non-infectious manifestations and especially immune dysregulation in the form of autoimmunity or autoinflammation can be the first or dominant phenotypic aspect of IEIs. An increasing number of IEIs causing autoimmunity or autoinflammation, including rheumatic disease have been reported over the last decade. Despite their rarity, identification of those disorders provided insight into the pathomechanisms of immune dysregulation, which may be relevant for understanding the pathogenesis of systemic rheumatic disorders. In this review, we present novel IEIs primarily causing autoimmunity or autoinflammation along with their pathogenic mechanisms. In addition, we explore the likely pathophysiological and clinical relevance of IEIs in systemic rheumatic disorders.
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Matsumoto K, Suzuki K, Yasuoka H, Hirahashi J, Yoshida H, Magi M, Noguchi-Sasaki M, Kaneko Y, Takeuchi T. Longitudinal monitoring of circulating immune cell phenotypes in anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis. Autoimmun Rev 2023; 22:103271. [PMID: 36627064 DOI: 10.1016/j.autrev.2023.103271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis (AAV) is a necrotizing multiorgan autoimmune disease that affects small- to medium-sized blood vessels. Despite the improvements in treatments, half of the patients with AAV still experience disease relapses. In this review, we focus on peripheral leukocyte properties and phenotypes in patients with AAV. In particular, we explore longitudinal changes in circulating immune cell phenotypes during the active phase of the disease and treatment. The numbers and phenotypes of leukocytes in peripheral blood were differs between AAV and healthy controls, AAV in active versus inactive phase, AAV in treatment responders versus non-responders, and AAV with and without severe infection. Therefore, biomarkers detected in peripheral blood immune cells may be useful for longitudinal monitoring of disease activity in AAV.
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- Kotaro Matsumoto
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan; Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Fujita Health University School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Center for General Medicine Education, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Kanagawa, Japan
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Li Y, Chen ST, He YY, Li B, Yang C, Yang ZS, Yang ZM. The regulation and function of acetylated high-mobility group box 1 during implantation and decidualization. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1024706. [PMID: 36761729 PMCID: PMC9905834 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1024706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Introduction High-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) is a non-histone nuclear protein and can be extracellularly secreted to induce sterile inflammation. Although uterine deletion of HMGB1 causes implantation and decidualization defects, how secreted HMGB1 is involved in mouse early pregnancy is still unknown. Methods Mouse models, mouse primary endometrial cells and human endometrial cell lines were used in this study. Both immunofluorescence and Western blot were performed to show the localization and relative level of HMGB1 and acetylated HMGB1, respectively. Relative mRNA levels were analyzed by real time RT-PCR. Results The secreted HMGB1 was detected in uterine lumen fluid in mouse periimplantation uterus. There is an obvious difference for secreted HMGB1 levels in uterine fluid between day 4 of pregnancy and day 4 of pseudopregnancy, suggesting the involvement of blastocysts during HMGB1 secretion. Trypsin is clearly detected in mouse blastocyst cavity and in the supernatant of cultured blastocysts. Trypsin significantly stimulates HB-EGF production through activating PAR2 and ADAM17. Uterine injection of PAR2 inhibitor into day 4 pregnant mice significantly reduces the number of implantation sites. HB-EGF released from luminal epithelium can induce mouse in vitro decidualization. The conditioned medium collected from trypsin-treated luminal epithelium is able to induce in vitro decidualization, which is suppressed by EGFR inhibitor. Intrauterine injection of glycyrrhizin (HMGB1 inhibitor) can significantly inhibit mouse embryo implantation. We also showed that exogenous HMGB1 released from human epithelial cells are able to induce human in vitro decidualization. Conclusion Trypsin can induce decidualization of stromal cells via PAR2-HMGB1-ADAM17-HB-EGF from luminal epithelium.
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- Yue Li
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction in the Plateau Mountainous Region, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China,College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction in the Plateau Mountainous Region, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China,College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China,*Correspondence: Zeng-Ming Yang,
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He K, Wu W, Wang X, Dai W, Wang S, Li C, Li S. Circulatory levels of alarmins in patients with non-segmental vitiligo: Potential biomarkers for disease diagnosis and activity/severity assessment. Front Immunol 2022; 13:1069196. [PMID: 36569840 PMCID: PMC9767981 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.1069196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background Non-segmental vitiligo (NSV) is an autoimmune skin disorder that is difficult to determine disease activity/severity and thus to treat. Alarmins have emerged as promising biomarkers in various diseases, so further confirmation of their potential roles in NSV would be of considerable value. With the present work, we aimed to determine the serum levels of alarmins in patients with NSV, correlate these alarmins with disease activity and severity, and analyze the predictive value of the combination of these markers. Methods 104 NSV patients and 56 healthy controls were enrolled at the Xijing Hospital of Fourth Military Medical University between September 1, 2018, and June 30, 2019. The serum levels of alarmins (including IL-33, IL-1α, S100A9, S100A12, S100B, and HMGB1) were measured with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. The predictive performance of these biomarkers was evaluated with the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC), sensitivity, specificity, and other representative statistics. Results A total of 104 patients with NSV (mean [SD] age, 34.2 [13.0] years; 62 [59.6%] male) and 56 healthy controls (mean [SD] age, 34.8 [13.5] years; 34 [60.7%] male) were enrolled. For vitiligo diagnosis, S100B had the highest sensitivity (92.31%), whereas HMGB1 had the highest specificity (85.71%); the combination of IL-1α, S100B, S100A9, and HMGB1 increased the AUC value to 0.925, with a sensitivity of 87.50% and a specificity of 85.71%. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed S100B (OR, 1.019; 95% CI, 1.002-1.038; P =0.03), S100A9 (OR, 1.002; 95% CI, 1.001-1.003; P<0.001), and HMGB1 (OR, 1.915; 95% CI, 1.186-3.091; P =0.008) were significantly associated with vitiligo activity. S100A9 had the highest accuracy in discriminating patients at the active stage from the stable stage, with an AUC value of 0.827. The combination of these alarmins had an AUC value of 0.860 to assess disease activity, with a sensitivity of 90.00% and a specificity of 72.97%. Furthermore, S100B (r=0.61, P <0.001), S100A9 (r=0.33, P <0.001), and HMGB1 (r = 0.51, P <0.001) levels were positively correlated with the affected body surface area (BSA) in NSV patients. Conclusions Serum S100B, S100A9, and HMGB1 might be biomarkers for diagnosing and assessing the activity/severity of NSV, either used alone or in combination.
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- Kaiqiao He
- Department of Dermatology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, China,*Correspondence: Shuli Li, ; Chunying Li,
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- Department of Dermatology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, China,*Correspondence: Shuli Li, ; Chunying Li,
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Gui X, Li W, Yu Y, Zhao T, Jin Z, Meng K, Wang R, Shi S, Yu M, Ma M, Chen L, Luan W, Xin X, Qiu Y, Qiu X, Zhang Y, Cao M, Cao M, Dai J, Cai H, Huang M, Xiao Y. Prediction model for the pretreatment evaluation of mortality risk in anti-melanoma differentiation-associated gene 5 antibody-positive dermatomyositis with interstitial lung disease. Front Immunol 2022; 13:978708. [PMID: 36211445 PMCID: PMC9539924 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.978708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Anti-melanoma differentiation-associated gene 5 antibody-positive dermatomyositis with interstitial lung disease (anti-MDA5 DM-ILD) is a disease with high mortality. We sought to develop an effective and convenient prediction tool to estimate mortality risk in patients with anti-MDA5 DM-ILD and inform clinical decision-making early. Methods This prognostic study included Asian patients with anti-MDA5 DM-ILD hospitalized at the Nanjing Drum Hospital from December 2016 to December 2020. Candidate laboratory indicators were retrospectively collected. Patients hospitalized from 2016 to 2018 were used as the discovery cohort and applied to identify the optimal predictive features using a least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) logistic regression model. A risk score was determined based on these features and used to construct the mortality risk prediction model in combination with clinical characteristics. Results were verified in a temporal validation comprising patients treated between 2019 and 2020. The primary outcome was mortality risk within one year. The secondary outcome was overall survival. The prediction model’s performance was assessed in terms of discrimination, calibration, and clinical usefulness. Results This study included 127 patients, (72 men [56.7%]; median age, 54 years [interquartile range, 48-63 years], split into discovery (n = 87, 70%) and temporal validation (n=37, 30%) cohorts. Five optimal features were selected by LASSO logistic regression in the discovery cohort (n = 87) and used to construct a risk score, including lymphocyte counts, CD3+CD4+ T-cell counts, cytokeratin 19 fragment (CYFRA21-1), oxygenation index, and anti-Ro52 antibody. The retained predictive variables in the final prediction model were age, Heliotrope, fever, and risk score, and the most predictive factor was the risk score. The prediction model showed good discrimination (AUC: 0.915, 95% CI: 0.846–0.957), good calibration (Hosmer–Lemeshow test, P = 0.506; Brier score, 0.12), and fair clinical usefulness in the discovery cohort. The results were verified among patients in the temporal validation cohort (n = 38). We successfully divided patients into three risk groups with very different mortality rates according to the predictive score in both the discovery and validation cohorts (Cochran-Armitage test for trend, P < 0.001). Conclusions We developed and validated a mortality risk prediction tool with good discrimination and calibration for Asian patients with anti-MDA5 DM-ILD. This tool can offer individualized mortality risk estimation and inform clinical decision-making.
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- Xianhua Gui
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery/Oncology, China State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease & National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, The State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
- *Correspondence: Mei Huang, ; Yonglong Xiao,
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
- *Correspondence: Mei Huang, ; Yonglong Xiao,
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