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Spernovasilis N, Karantanas A, Markaki I, Konsoula A, Ntontis Z, Koutserimpas C, Alpantaki K. Brucella Spondylitis: Current Knowledge and Recent Advances. J Clin Med 2024; 13:595. [PMID: 38276100 PMCID: PMC10816169 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13020595] [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: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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The most prevalent zoonotic disease is brucellosis, which poses a significant threat for worldwide public health. Particularly in endemic areas, spinal involvement is a major source of morbidity and mortality and can complicate the course of the disease. The diagnosis of Brucella spondylitis is challenging and should be suspected in the appropriate epidemiological and clinical context, in correlation with microbiological and radiological findings. Treatment depends largely on the affected parts of the body. Available treatment options include antibiotic administration for an adequate period of time and, when appropriate, surgical intervention. In this article, we examined the most recent data on the pathophysiology, clinical manifestation, diagnosis, and management of spinal brucellosis in adults.
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- Department of Medical Imaging, University Hospital of Heraklion, 71500 Heraklion, Greece;
- Advanced Hybrid Imaging Systems, Institute of Computer Science, FORTH, 71500 Heraklion, Greece
- Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, 71003 Heraklion, Greece
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- Internal Medicine Department, Thoracic Diseases General Hospital Sotiria, 11527 Athens, Greece;
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- Department of Pediatrics, General Hospital of Sitia, 72300 Sitia, Greece;
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Venizeleio General Hospital of Heraklion, 71409 Heraklion, Greece;
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, “251” Hellenic Air Force General Hospital of Athens, 11525 Athens, Greece;
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Venizeleio General Hospital of Heraklion, 71409 Heraklion, Greece;
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Junxian L, Mehrabanian M, Mivehchi H, Banakar M, Etajuri EA. The homeostasis and therapeutic applications of innate and adaptive immune cells in periodontitis. Oral Dis 2023; 29:2552-2564. [PMID: 36004490 DOI: 10.1111/odi.14360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2022] [Revised: 08/06/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Periodontitis (PD) is one of the most common dental disorders. This chronic oral inflammation is caused by complicated interrelations between bacterial infections, dysregulated immune reactions, and environmental risk factors. A dysregulated immune response can lead to inflammatory bone resorption by allowing the recruitment of pro-inflammatory immune cells to the periodontal tissues. SUBJECTS The recruitment of innate and adaptive immune cells in PD initiates the acute and following chronic inflammatory processes. The inflamed tissues, on the other hand, can be restored if the anti-inflammatory lineages are predominantly established in the periodontal tissues. Therefore, we aimed to review the published literature to provide an overview of the existing knowledge about the role of immune cells in PD, as well as their possible therapeutic applications. RESULTS Experimental studies showed that drugs/systems that negatively regulate inflammatory cells in the body, as well as interventions aimed at increasing the number of anti-inflammatory cells such as Tregs and Bregs, can both help in the healing process of PD. CONCLUSION Targeting immune cells or their positive/negative manipulations has been demonstrated to be an effective therapeutic method. However, to use this sort of immunotherapy in humans, further pre-clinical investigations, as well as randomized clinical trials, are required.
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- Li Junxian
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Taiyuan, China
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- DMD Dentist, Alumni of the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- DMD Dentist, Alumni of the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Saveetha Dental College, Chennai, India
- Dental Research Center, Dentistry Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Malaya, Malaysia
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Zhong S, Liang Y, Wu Z, Wei L. Association between polymorphisms of cytokine genes and endometriosis: A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis. J Reprod Immunol 2023; 158:103969. [PMID: 37295065 DOI: 10.1016/j.jri.2023.103969] [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: 04/18/2023] [Revised: 05/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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INTRODUCTION There is abundant evidence to suggest that cytokines play a part in the mechanisms responsible for the formation of endometrium heterotopy. Cytokine synthesis is not only determined by the body's immunological reactivity but also by polymorphisms in the immune regulatory genes. The study of these polymorphisms in the immune regulatory genes offers up new possibilities in terms of prognosticating the risk of endometriosis and susceptibility to its treatment. The purpose of this comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis was to investigate whether or not cytokine gene polymorphisms were linked to an increased chance of endometriosis. METHODS By searching MEDLINE, Scopus, and Web of Science databases, the relevant studies were identified. The odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence interval (CI) was used to assess the association between TNF-α/IL-10/IL-6/TGF-β/IFN-γ/IL-1β gene polymorphisms and endometriosis risk. RESULTS A total of 5128 cases and 5334 controls in 32 eligible studies were included in the meta-analysis. Overall, results indicated the negative association between the cytokine gene polymorphisms and endometriosis in the dominant model of TNF-α (rs1799964): [OR] = 0.64, [CI]: 0.46-0.89) and a positive association in IFN-γ a13 allele: OR= 1.45, [CI]: 1.07-1.98; and IL-10 (rs1800872): [OR]= 1.60, [CI]: 1.21-2.12). CONCLUSION The present study suggests that IL-10 (rs1800872) and IFN-γ a13 allele may be a risk factors for endometriosis. Also, TNF-α (rs1799964) is associated with decreased susceptibility to endometriosis.
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- Shulin Zhong
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Dongguan Hospital, Southern Medical University (Dongguan People's Hospital), Dongguan 523018, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Dongguan Hospital, Southern Medical University (Dongguan People's Hospital), Dongguan 523018, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Dongguan Hospital, Southern Medical University (Dongguan People's Hospital), Dongguan 523018, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Dongguan Hospital, Southern Medical University (Dongguan People's Hospital), Dongguan 523018, China.
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Komlakh K, Aghamiri SH, Farshadmoghadam H. The role and therapeutic applications of exosomes in multiple sclerosis disease. Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol 2022; 49:1249-1256. [PMID: 35918850 DOI: 10.1111/1440-1681.13710] [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: 01/06/2022] [Revised: 07/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/31/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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A range of the central nervous system (CNS) and immune cells are affected by multiple sclerosis (MS), a complex autoimmune disease of the CNS. Chronic neuroinflammation, demyelination, and neuronal death are all features of MS, but the disease's molecular mechanisms are unknown. Exosomes are small, membrane-bound extracellular vesicles with a crucial role in cell communication. They are stable in biological fluids and emerge from the cell membrane during endocytic internalization. It might be possible to recognize better the mechanisms involved in the development and progress of illnesses by understanding the variety of exosomal contents and their associated targets, like neurologic disorders. In this review, we sought to bring together important data on the biology of exosomes in MS and highlight discoveries on these nanoparticles' prognostic, diagnostic and therapeutic potential.
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- Khalil Komlakh
- Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pediatrics, Children Growth Research Center, Research Institute for Prevention of Non-Communicable Disease, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
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Vafaei Mastanabad M, Nooraei A, Hassan Zadeh Tabatabaei MS, Akbari Fakhrabadi A, Jafarzadeh F. Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF): an emerging therapeutic approach for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Acta Neurol Belg 2022:10.1007/s13760-022-01996-z. [PMID: 35737276 DOI: 10.1007/s13760-022-01996-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by neuronal degeneration and inflammation in the nerves. G-CSF is a 19.6-kDa hematopoietic growth factor which is essential for the proliferation and differentiation of granulocyte hematopoietic progenitors. G-CSF exerts neuroprotective activities by induction of neuronal regeneration, inhibition of neuronal apoptosis, mobilization of Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs), regulation of pro and anti-inflammatory cytokines, and activation of angiogenesis. Pre-clinical studies have shown significant efficacy of G-CSF therapy in mSOD1G93A mice models. G-CSF treatments were able to increase the survival of mice. However, clinical studies on ALS patients failed to clone pre-clinical results. Considering the potential role of G-CSF in nervous system regeneration, this study aimed to comprehensively review the clinical and pre-clinical studies addressing G-CSF in ALS treatment.
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- Comparative Anatomy and Embryology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnourd, Iran.
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Azadehrah M, Vosoogh S, Azadehrah M. The roles and therapeutic applications of cytokines in endometrial cancer. J Reprod Immunol 2022; 152:103652. [PMID: 35753146 DOI: 10.1016/j.jri.2022.103652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Revised: 05/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Endometrial cancer (EC) is a common gynecological cancer globally and the most frequent gynecologic malignancy in industrialized countries. Patients are typically diagnosed when the disease is still restricted to the uterus. 5-year overall survival ranges from 70 % to 90 % in patients without metastatic disease; however, the metastatic form of the disease affects 16 % of EC patients, with a 5-year survival rate of 16.8 %. The immune system can detect abnormal cells as non-self in the early stages of carcinogenesis, producing the appropriate pro-inflammatory environment to eliminate cancer cells. In a second phase, cancer cells use various immune-editing systems to alter the profile of the immune response from pro to anti-inflammatory, resulting in immune escape. The directors of this immune switching mechanism are cytokines. Studies have reported the increased expression of several pro-and anti-inflammatory cytokines in EC tissues and cell lines, including Interleukin (IL)- 6, IL-8, IL-31, IL-33, IL-10, TGF-β, VEGF, and IL-1Ra. Immune cells producing these cytokines have also been reported to be present in EC tissues. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to show the possible mechanisms of the mentioned cytokines on EC progression, as well as the most current and prospective advancements in cytokine-based therapeutic applications.
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- Malihe Azadehrah
- Cancer Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Unit (CRDU), Sayad Shirazi Hospital, Golestan university of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran.
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Mahsa Mahmoudinezhad Dezfouli S, Salehi S, Khosravi S. Pathogenic and therapeutic roles of cytokines in Kawasaki diseases. Clin Chim Acta 2022; 532:21-28. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2022.05.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Revised: 05/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Moreno E, Blasco JM, Moriyón I. Facing the Human and Animal Brucellosis Conundrums: The Forgotten Lessons. Microorganisms 2022; 10:942. [PMID: 35630386 PMCID: PMC9144488 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10050942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Brucellosis is a major zoonotic disease caused by Brucella species. Historically, the disease received over fifty names until it was recognized as a single entity, illustrating its protean manifestations and intricacies, traits that generated conundrums that have remained or re-emerged since they were first described. Here, we examine confusions concerning the clinical picture, serological diagnosis, and incidence of human brucellosis. We also discuss knowledge gaps and prevalent confusions about animal brucellosis, including brucellosis control strategies, the so-called confirmatory tests, and assumptions about the primary-binding assays and DNA detection methods. We describe how doubtfully characterized vaccines have failed to control brucellosis and emphasize how the requisites of controlled safety and protection experiments are generally overlooked. Finally, we briefly discuss the experience demonstrating that S19 remains the best cattle vaccine, while RB51 fails to validate its claimed properties (protection, differentiating infected and vaccinated animals (DIVA), and safety), offering a strong argument against its current widespread use. These conundrums show that knowledge dealing with brucellosis is lost, and previous experience is overlooked or misinterpreted, as illustrated in a significant number of misguided meta-analyses. In a global context of intensifying livestock breeding, such recurrent oversights threaten to increase the impact of brucellosis.
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- Edgardo Moreno
- Tropical Disease Research Program, National University, Heredia 40104, Costa Rica;
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- Institute for Tropical Health and Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Medical School, University of Navarra and IdISNA, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
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Foroutan M, Reshdat S, Mehri M, Pourkalhor S, Najmaldin A. Relationship between subclinical hypothyroidism and distal-symmetric diabetic polyneuropathy in type 2 diabetes mellitus referred to Kosar Hospital in Semnan and related indicators in 2019–2020. J Family Med Prim Care 2022; 11:1361-1368. [PMID: 35516707 PMCID: PMC9067195 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1262_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Revised: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Introduction: Diabetes is one of the most common metabolic diseases and one of its important complications is diabetic neuropathy. Due to the relationship between diabetes and thyroid disorders, the present study was performed to determine the association between subclinical hypothyroidism and end-stage diabetic polyneuropathy in patients with type 2 diabetes. Materials and Methods: In this descriptive, analytical study, 154 patients with type 2 diabetes referred to Kosar Hospital in Semnan were evaluated. After recording their demographic information, samples were received for biochemical testing. The patients’ neuropathy was then evaluated based on the United Kingdom screening test (UKST). The results were recorded in the data collection form and then analyzed using SPSS Statistics 22 software. Results: In this study, 154 patients were studied, including 49 with subclinical hypothyroidism and 105 with euthyroid. The results of the present study showed that the mean age of patients in the subclinical hypothyroid group was 60.08 years and in the euthyroid group was 60.77 years. Mean ± standard deviation (SD) of the patients’ age, blood pressure, duration of diabetes, body mass index, fasting blood sugar (FBS) and Glucose, and 2-hour post prandial (2HPP) were not statistically significant between the two groups. The frequency of neuropathy severity based on clinical signs during examination and symptoms mentioned by the patients in the two groups was statistically significant (P = 0.005 and P = 0.001, respectively). The severity of neuropathy was not significantly associated with thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels (P > 0.05). Conclusion: From the results of the present study, it can be concluded that the severity of neuropathy based on the clinical signs during examination and the symptoms mentioned by the patient in diabetic patients is related to subclinical hypothyroidism. Further studies are recommended.
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Wu J, Jiang C, Hua Y, Liu X, You C. Association between polymorphisms of cytokine genes and diabetic nephropathy: A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Clin Pract 2021; 75:e14634. [PMID: 34309136 DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.14634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 07/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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AIM Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is one of the microvascular complications of diabetes, leading to renal failure. In this study, we sought to systematically investigate the cytokine gene polymorphisms association with DN. METHODS A structured bibliographic search on PubMed, Scopus, and EMBASE databases has been performed to identify related papers. The odds ratio and corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated to estimate the association. RESULTS Overall, the pooled results showed that the dominant models of TNF-α rs1800629, IL-1β rs16944, IL-8 rs4073, and IL-10 rs1800896 were associated with increased susceptibility to DN. Also, the pooled analyses of the mutant allele vs wild allele of TNF-α rs1800629, rs1799964, IL-1β rs16944, and IL-8 rs4073 were associated with increased susceptibility to DN. Rs1800629, rs16944, rs4073, and rs1800896 polymorphisms were significantly associated with DN susceptibility, suggesting its potential use as a genetic risk marker in the population.
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- Jinwen Wu
- Endocrinology Department, the Second People's Hospital of Yibin, Yibin, China
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- Endocrinology Department, the Second People's Hospital of Yibin, Yibin, China
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- Endocrinology Department, the Second People's Hospital of Yibin, Yibin, China
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- Endocrinology Department, the Second People's Hospital of Yibin, Yibin, China
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- Endocrinology Department, the Second People's Hospital of Yibin, Yibin, China
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Association between diabetic retinopathy and polymorphisms of cytokine genes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int Ophthalmol 2021; 42:349-361. [PMID: 34432176 DOI: 10.1007/s10792-021-02011-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a medical condition caused by damage to the blood vessels of retina tissue due to diabetes mellitus. DR leads to injury in neural and vascular structures and is reported to be significantly influenced by inflammation and inflammatory mediators like cytokines. In this study, a systematic review and meta-analysis were performed to analyze the association between cytokine gene polymorphisms and DR. METHODS We identified relevant studies from Scopus, PubMed, and Google scholar databases. Allele and genotype frequencies were pooled. Heterogeneity and publication bias were explored. The odds ratio (OR) and corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated to estimate the relation. RESULTS A total of 3337 cases and 4945 controls in 19 eligible studies were included in the meta-analysis. Overall, results indicated the negative association between the cytokine gene polymorphisms and DR susceptibility in the allelic model (IFN-γ (rs2430561): OR 0.64, [CI]: 0.5 to 0.82; and TGF-β (rs1800471): [OR] = 0.15, [CI]: 0.03 to 0.79); and also, in the dominant model (IFN-γ (rs2430561): OR = 0.4, [CI]: 0.22 to 0.75; and TGF-β (rs1800471): OR = 0.14, [CI]: 0.05 to 0.4). CONCLUSION The present study suggests that IFN-γ (rs2430561) and TGF-β (rs1800471) polymorphisms are associated with decreased susceptibility to DR.
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Hiz P, Kanbur E, Demir N, Akalin H, Cagan E, Pashazadeh M, Bal SH, Tezcan G, Oral HB, Budak F. Roles of novel IL-1 family (IL-36, IL-37, and IL-38) members in chronic brucellosis. Cytokine 2020; 135:155211. [PMID: 32736334 DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2020.155211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2020] [Revised: 06/20/2020] [Accepted: 07/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The secretion of interleukin (IL)-1 family cytokines is one of the most potent and earliest pro-inflammatory responses triggered by brucellosis. However, the roles of the most recently discovered IL-1 family members, IL-36, IL-37, and IL-38, in the transition into the chronic form of brucellos is remain largely unknown. Therefore, in this study, the roles of IL-36, IL-37, and IL-38 in brucella infections and their effects on the transition from the acute to chronic form of the disease were investigated. Using peripheral blood samples from 40 patients with acute brucellosis, 40 patients with chronic brucellosis, and 40 healthy control subjects, we analysed the serum concentrations of secreted IL-36, IL-37, and IL-38 using ELISA. The findings were confirmed by using RT-qPCR to analyse the mRNA levels of the genes encoding IL-36, IL-37, and IL-38 in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from 10 randomly selected patients from each of the three groups. Our results showed that serum IL-37 (p < 0.001) and IL-38 (p < 0.001) concentrations were lower in patients with brucellosis than in the healthy controls. In addition, serum IL-37 and IL-38 concentrations were higher in the chronic patient group than in the acute patient group. The mRNA expression levels of IL-37 and IL1F10, genes that encode IL-38, did not affect serum cytokine secretion levels. This result suggests that the high secretion levels of IL-37 and IL-38 may be related to the progression into the chronic form of brucellosis. Our findings will aid in clarifying the mechanism of the transition of brucellosis from the acute to the chronic form of the disease.
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- Pinar Hiz
- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Bursa Uludağ University, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Bursa Uludağ University, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Çanakkale, Turkey
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology and Infection Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Bursa Uludağ University, Bursa, Turkey.
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- Clinics of Child Infection, Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Education and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Bursa Uludağ University, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Bursa Uludağ University, Bursa, Turkey.
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- Department of Fundamental Science, Faculty of Dentistry, Bursa Uludağ University, Bursa, Turkey.
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Bursa Uludağ University, Bursa, Turkey.
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Bursa Uludağ University, Bursa, Turkey.
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Hasenauer FC, Rossi UA, Caffaro ME, Raschia MA, Maurizio E, Poli MA, Rossetti CA. Association of TNF rs668920841 and INRA111 polymorphisms with caprine brucellosis: A case-control study of candidate genes involved in innate immunity. Genomics 2020; 112:3925-3932. [PMID: 32629097 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygeno.2020.06.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2020] [Revised: 05/25/2020] [Accepted: 06/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Caprine brucellosis is an infectious, contagious zoonotic disease caused by Brucella melitensis. Multiple factors, including host genetics, can influence the outcome of the exposure to Brucella; and it is expected that genetic variants that affect the host innate immune response could have a key role in Brucella infection and pathogenesis. In this study, we evaluated if polymorphisms in innate immunity-related genes are associated with results of Brucella infection in goats. Nine polymorphisms within interferon gamma (IFNG), tumor necrosis factor (TNF), MyD88 innate immune signal transduction adaptor (MYD88), interleukin 10 (IL10) and IL-10 receptor subunit alpha (IL10RA) genes and two molecular markers (BMS2753 and INRA111) were resolved by PCR-capillary electrophoresis in samples from 81 seronegative and 61 seropositive goats for brucellosis. A heterozygous genotype at INRA111, a microsatellite near the VRK serine/threonine kinase 2 (VRK2) gene, was associated with absence of Brucella-specific antibodies in goats naturally exposed to the pathogen (P = .004). Conversely, variants in the TNF gene (rs668920841) and near the IFN gamma receptor 1 (IFNGR1) gene (microsatellite BMS2753) were significantly associated with presence of Brucella-specific antibodies at allelic (P = .042 and P = .046) and genotypic level (P = .012 and P = .041, respectively). Moreover, an in silico analysis predicted a functional role of the insertion-deletion polymorphism rs668920841 on the transcriptional regulation of the caprine TNF gene. Altogether, these results contribute to the identification of genetic factors that have a putative effect on the resistance / susceptibility phenotype of goats to Brucella infection.
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- F C Hasenauer
- Instituto de Patobiología, CICVyA, INTA, Nicolás Repetto y de Los Reseros s/n, Hurlingham, B1686, Buenos Aires, Argentina; CONICET, Godoy Cruz 2290, C1425 CABA, Argentina
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- Instituto de Patobiología, CICVyA, INTA, Nicolás Repetto y de Los Reseros s/n, Hurlingham, B1686, Buenos Aires, Argentina; CONICET, Godoy Cruz 2290, C1425 CABA, Argentina
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- Instituto de Genética "Ewald A. Favret", CICVyA, INTA, Nicolás Repetto y de Los Reseros s/n, Hurlingham, B1686, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Instituto de Genética "Ewald A. Favret", CICVyA, INTA, Nicolás Repetto y de Los Reseros s/n, Hurlingham, B1686, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Instituto de Patobiología, CICVyA, INTA, Nicolás Repetto y de Los Reseros s/n, Hurlingham, B1686, Buenos Aires, Argentina; CONICET, Godoy Cruz 2290, C1425 CABA, Argentina
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- Instituto de Genética "Ewald A. Favret", CICVyA, INTA, Nicolás Repetto y de Los Reseros s/n, Hurlingham, B1686, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Instituto de Patobiología, CICVyA, INTA, Nicolás Repetto y de Los Reseros s/n, Hurlingham, B1686, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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