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Wei B, Yue Q, Ka Y, Sun C, Zhao Y, Ning X, Jin Y, Gao J, Wu Y, Liu W. Identification and Validation of IFI44 as a Novel Biomarker for Primary Sjögren's Syndrome. J Inflamm Res 2024; 17:5723-5740. [PMID: 39219820 PMCID: PMC11366250 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s477490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2024] [Accepted: 08/16/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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Background Primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS) is an autoimmune condition marked by lymphocyte infiltration in the exocrine glands. Our study aimed to identify a novel biomarker for pSS to improve its diagnosis and treatment. Methods The gene expression profiles of pSS were obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database. The specific differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were screened by the Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (LASSO), Random Forest (RF), and Recursive Feature Elimination with Support Vector Machines (SVM-RFE). A biomarker was picked out based on correlation and diagnostic performance, the connection between the biomarker and clinical traits and immune infiltrating cells was explored, and the biomarker's protein expression level in the serum of pSS patients was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The competitive endogenous RNA (ceRNA) network regulated by the biomarker was predicted to verify the reliability of the biomarker in diagnosing pSS. Results IFI44, XAF1, GBP1, EIF2AK2, IFI27, and IFI6 showed prominent diagnostic ability, with the high accuracy (AUC = 0.859) and significance (R ≥ 0.8) of IFI44 within the training dataset. IFI44 strongly exhibited a negative correlation with resting NK cells, macrophages M0, and eosinophils, and a positive correlation with activated dendritic cells, naive B cells, and activated CD4 memory T cells. Furthermore, IFI44 was significantly positively correlated with clinical traits such as IgG, SSA, SSB, ANA, and ESSDAI, with its protein expression level in the serum of pSS patients being notably elevated compared to controls (p < 0.001). Finally, the ceRNA regulatory network showed that hsa-miR-944, hsa-miR-9-5p, hsa-miR-126-5p, and hsa-miR-335-3p were significantly targeted IFI44, suggesting that IFI44 may serve as a dependable biomarker for pSS. Conclusion In this study, we dug out IFI44 as a biomarker for pSS, systematically studied the potential regulatory mechanism of IFI44, and verified its reliability as a biomarker for pSS.
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- Bowen Wei
- Department of Rheumatism and Immunity, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rheumatism and Immunity, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rheumatism and Immunity, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rheumatism and Immunity, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rheumatism and Immunity, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rheumatism and Immunity, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rheumatism and Immunity, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rheumatism and Immunity, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rheumatism and Immunity, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rheumatism and Immunity, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China
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Shih KC, Tong L. The Conjunctival Microbiome and Dry Eye: What We Know and Controversies. Eye Contact Lens 2024; 50:208-211. [PMID: 38345108 DOI: 10.1097/icl.0000000000001077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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ABSTRACT Dry eye disease is a common multifactorial condition that may be idiopathic or associated with autoimmune conditions, such as Sjogren syndrome. Commensal microorganisms modify immune responses, so it is relevant to understand how they modify such immune-mediated diseases. Microbiota in the gut regulate inflammation in the eye, and conversely, severe inflammation of the ocular surface results in alteration of gut microbiome. The conjunctiva microbiome can be analyzed using 16S or shotgun metagenomics. The amount of microbial DNA in ocular surface mucosa relative to human DNA is limited compared with the case of the intestinal microbiome. There are challenges in defining, harvesting, processing, and analyzing the microbiome in the ocular surface mucosa. Recent studies have shown that the conjunctiva microbiome depends on age, presence of local and systemic inflammation, and environmental factors. Microbiome-based therapy, such as the use of oral probiotics to manage dry eye disease, has initial promising results. Further longitudinal studies are required to investigate the alteration of the conjunctival microbiome after local therapy and surgery.
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- Kendrick C Shih
- Department of Ophthalmology (K.C.S.), The University of Hong Kong; Corneal and External Eye Disease Service (L.T.), Singapore National Eye Center, Singapore; Ocular Surface Research Group (L.T.), Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore; and Eye Academic Clinical Program (L.T.), Duke-National University of Singapore, Singapore
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Ostheim P, Tichý A, Badie C, Davidkova M, Kultova G, Stastna MM, Sirak I, Stewart S, Schwanke D, Kasper M, Ghandhi SA, Amundson SA, Bäumler W, Stroszczynski C, Port M, Abend M. Applicability of Gene Expression in Saliva as an Alternative to Blood for Biodosimetry and Prediction of Radiation-induced Health Effects. Radiat Res 2024; 201:523-534. [PMID: 38499035 DOI: 10.1667/rade-23-00176.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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As the great majority of gene expression (GE) biodosimetry studies have been performed using blood as the preferred source of tissue, searching for simple and less-invasive sampling methods is important when considering biodosimetry approaches. Knowing that whole saliva contains an ultrafiltrate of blood and white blood cells, it is expected that the findings in blood can also be found in saliva. This human in vivo study aims to examine radiation-induced GE changes in saliva for biodosimetry purposes and to predict radiation-induced disease, which is yet poorly characterized. Furthermore, we examined whether transcriptional biomarkers in blood can also be found equivalently in saliva. Saliva and blood samples were collected in parallel from radiotherapy (RT) treated patients who suffered from head and neck cancer (n = 8) undergoing fractioned partial-body irradiations (1.8 Gy/fraction and 50-70 Gy total dose). Samples were taken 12-24 h before first irradiation and ideally 24 and 48 h, as well as 5 weeks after radiotherapy onset. Due to the low quality and quantity of isolated RNA samples from one patient, they had to be excluded from further analysis, leaving a total of 24 saliva and 24 blood samples from 7 patients eligible for analysis. Using qRT-PCR, 18S rRNA and 16S rRNA (the ratio being a surrogate for the relative human RNA/bacterial burden), four housekeeping genes and nine mRNAs previously identified as radiation responsive in blood-based studies were detected. Significant GE associations with absorbed dose were found for five genes and after the 2nd radiotherapy fraction, shown by, e.g., the increase of CDKN1A (2.0 fold, P = 0.017) and FDXR (1.9 fold increased, P = 0.002). After the 25th radiotherapy fraction, however, all four genes (FDXR, DDB2, POU2AF1, WNT3) predicting ARS (acute radiation syndrome) severity, as well as further genes (including CCNG1 [median-fold change (FC) = 0.3, P = 0.013], and GADD45A (median-FC = 0.3, P = 0.031)) appeared significantly downregulated (FC = 0.3, P = 0.01-0.03). A significant association of CCNG1, POU2AF1, HPRT1, and WNT3 (P = 0.006-0.04) with acute or late radiotoxicity could be shown before the onset of these clinical outcomes. In an established set of four genes predicting acute health effects in blood, the response in saliva samples was similar to the expected up- (FDXR, DDB2) or downregulation (POU2AF1, WNT3) in blood for up to 71% of the measurements. Comparing GE responses (PHPT1, CCNG1, CDKN1A, GADD45A, SESN1) in saliva and blood samples, there was a significant linear association between saliva and blood response of CDKN1A (R2 = 0.60, P = 0.0004). However, the GE pattern of other genes differed between saliva and blood. In summary, the current human in vivo study, (I) reveals significant radiation-induced GE associations of five transcriptional biomarkers in salivary samples, (II) suggests genes predicting diverse clinical outcomes such as acute and late radiotoxicity as well as ARS severity, and (III) supports the view that blood-based GE response can be reflected in saliva samples, indicating that saliva is a "mirror of the body" for certain but not all genes and, thus, studies for each gene of interest in blood are required for saliva.
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- P Ostheim
- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology, Munich, Germany
- Department of Radiology, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Radiobiology, Faculty of Military Health Sciences in Hradec Kralove, University of Defence in Brno, Czech Republic
- Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospital, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- UK Health Security Agency, Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards Division, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
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- Department of Radiation Dosimetry, Nuclear Physics Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Radiobiology, Faculty of Military Health Sciences in Hradec Kralove, University of Defence in Brno, Czech Republic
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- Institute for Hematology and Blood Transfusion, Hospital Na Bulovce, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Oncology and Radiotherapy, University Hospital and Medical Faculty in Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology, Munich, Germany
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- Center for Radiological Research, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, 10032
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- Center for Radiological Research, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, 10032
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology, Munich, Germany
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Lépine M, Robert MC, Sleno L. Discovery and Verification of Sjögren's Syndrome Protein Biomarkers in Tears by Targeted LC-MRM. J Proteome Res 2024. [PMID: 38682820 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.4c00163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is an autoimmune rheumatic disorder characterized by exocrine gland dysfunction, mainly from the lacrimal and salivary glands. The disease causes severe aqueous dry eye syndrome (DED) and is associated with high rates of complications, including corneal ulceration, scaring, and perforation. Systemic complications may occur as well as a higher risk of developing lymphoma. Diagnosis of SS-DED is often delayed and difficult to establish. With the aim of discovering biomarkers to help discriminate SS-DED patients, a combination of untargeted and targeted LC-MS/MS analyses were performed on tear samples collected on Schirmer strips and subjected to tryptic digestion. Following the analysis of three cohorts and the development of two targeted LC-sMRM methods for the verification of putative biomarkers found in the first cohort of samples, 64 proteins could be linked to Sjögren's syndrome, in the hopes of helping to confirm diagnoses as well as potentially stratifying the severity of disease in these patients. Proteins that were increased in SS-DED showed activation of the immune system and alterations in homeostasis. Several proteases and protease inhibitors were found to be significantly changing in SS-DED, as well as a consistent decrease in specific proteins known to be secreted by the lacrimal gland.
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- Maggy Lépine
- University of Quebec in Montreal (UQAM), Chemistry Department, PO Box 8888, Downtown Station, Montreal, Quebec H3C 3P8, Canada
- CERMO-FC, Centre d'Excellence de Recherche sur les Maladies Orphelines-Fondation Courtois, 141 Avenue du President Kennedy, Montreal, Quebec H2X 3Y7, Canada
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- Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de (CR-CHUM), Ophthalmology Department, 900 Saint Denis Street, Montreal, Quebec H2X 0A9, Canada
- CERMO-FC, Centre d'Excellence de Recherche sur les Maladies Orphelines-Fondation Courtois, 141 Avenue du President Kennedy, Montreal, Quebec H2X 3Y7, Canada
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- University of Quebec in Montreal (UQAM), Chemistry Department, PO Box 8888, Downtown Station, Montreal, Quebec H3C 3P8, Canada
- CERMO-FC, Centre d'Excellence de Recherche sur les Maladies Orphelines-Fondation Courtois, 141 Avenue du President Kennedy, Montreal, Quebec H2X 3Y7, Canada
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Samarrai R, Rahman K, Parham K. Clinical Biomarkers in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: Autoimmune Diseases. EAR, NOSE & THROAT JOURNAL 2024; 103:29-35. [PMID: 34281418 DOI: 10.1177/01455613211033121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this article is to review the literature and compile promising and clinically relevant biomarkers in autoimmune disease related to otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. STUDY DESIGN Narrative review. METHODS Pubmed and Google Scholar were queried using combined key words such as "biomarkers" and "otolaryngology." Additional queries were made with combined key words such as "biomarkers" and a particular subspecialty such as "autoimmune" or "Meniere's" to maximize yield of relevant titles. Subsequently, specific biomarkers identified, such as "anti-TPO-antibodies," were used as key words. Relevant titles were reviewed and selected for abstract review. Applicable abstracts were then selected for review of the full text. RESULTS Biomarkers that are currently in clinical use for the management of autoimmune diseases within the field of otolaryngology were included in this review. The compiled biomarkers were then detailed individually regarding their molecular characteristics, function, and clinical significance. CONCLUSIONS Based on this literature review, there are several biomarkers currently in clinical use within the field of otolaryngology relating to autoimmune diseases. The majority of these biomarkers are in the form of proteins such as Cogan peptide and c-ANCA. This survey may serve as a comprehensive resource on biomarkers for autoimmune diseases in clinical otolaryngology.
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- Ruwaa Samarrai
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, USA
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Felix Gomez GG, Hugenberg ST, Zunt S, Patel JS, Wang M, Rajapuri AS, Lembcke LR, Rajendran D, Smith JC, Cheriyan B, Boyd LJ, Eckert GJ, Grannis SJ, Srinivasan M, Zero DT, Thyvalikakath TP. Characterizing clinical findings of Sjögren's Disease patients in community practices using matched electronic dental-health record data. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0289335. [PMID: 37523369 PMCID: PMC10389720 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0289335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023] Open
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Established classifications exist to confirm Sjögren's Disease (SD) (previously referred as Sjögren's Syndrome) and recruit patients for research. However, no established classification exists for diagnosis in clinical settings causing delayed diagnosis. SD patients experience a huge dental disease burden impairing their quality of life. This study established criteria to characterize Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUSD) patients' SD based on symptoms and signs in the electronic health record (EHR) data available through the state-wide Indiana health information exchange (IHIE). Association between SD diagnosis, and comorbidities including other autoimmune conditions, and documentation of SD diagnosis in electronic dental record (EDR) were also determined. The IUSD patients' EDR were linked with their EHR data in the IHIE and queried for SD diagnostic ICD9/10 codes. The resulting cohorts' EHR clinical findings were characterized and classified using diagnostic criteria based on clinical experts' recommendations. Descriptive statistics were performed, and Chi-square tests determined the association between the different SD presentations and comorbidities including other autoimmune conditions. Eighty-three percent of IUSD patients had an EHR of which 377 patients had a SD diagnosis. They were characterized as positive (24%), uncertain (20%) and negative (56%) based on EHR clinical findings. Dry eyes and mouth were reported for 51% and positive Anti-Ro/SSA antibodies and anti-nuclear antibody (ANA) for 17% of this study cohort. One comorbidity was present in 98% and other autoimmune condition/s were present in 53% respectively. Significant differences were observed between the three SD clinical characteristics/classifications and certain medical and autoimmune conditions (p<0.05). Sixty-nine percent of patients' EDR did not mention SD, highlighting the huge gap in reporting SD during dental care. This study of SD patients diagnosed in community practices characterized three different SD clinical presentations, which can be used to generate SD study cohorts for longitudinal studies using EHR data. The results emphasize the heterogenous SD clinical presentations and the need for further research to diagnose SD early in community practice settings where most people seek care.
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- Grace Gomez Felix Gomez
- Dental Informatics, Department of Cariology, Operative Dentistry & Dental Public Health, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
- Center for Biomedical Informatics, Regenstrief Institute Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
- Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Medicine and Radiology, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
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- Dental Informatics, Department of Cariology, Operative Dentistry & Dental Public Health, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
- Department of Health Services Administration and Policy, College of Public Health, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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- Dental Informatics, Department of Cariology, Operative Dentistry & Dental Public Health, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
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- Dental Informatics, Department of Cariology, Operative Dentistry & Dental Public Health, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
- Center for Biomedical Informatics, Regenstrief Institute Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
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- Regenstrief Data Services, Regenstrief Institute Inc, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
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- Dental Informatics, Department of Cariology, Operative Dentistry & Dental Public Health, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
- Innovation Associates iA, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
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- Regenstrief Data Services, Regenstrief Institute Inc, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
- Med Shield, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
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- Dental Informatics, Department of Cariology, Operative Dentistry & Dental Public Health, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
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- Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Sciences, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
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- Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Sciences, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
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- Center for Biomedical Informatics, Regenstrief Institute Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
- Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Medicine and Radiology, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
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- Dental Informatics, Department of Cariology, Operative Dentistry & Dental Public Health, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
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- Dental Informatics, Department of Cariology, Operative Dentistry & Dental Public Health, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
- Center for Biomedical Informatics, Regenstrief Institute Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
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Zhong Y, Zhang W, Liu D, Zeng Z, Liao S, Cai W, Liu J, Li L, Hong X, Tang D, Dai Y. Screening biomarkers for Sjogren's Syndrome by computer analysis and evaluating the expression correlations with the levels of immune cells. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1023248. [PMID: 37383223 PMCID: PMC10294232 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1023248] [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: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023] Open
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Background Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is a systemic autoimmune disease that affects about 0.04-0.1% of the general population. SS diagnosis depends on symptoms, clinical signs, autoimmune serology, and even invasive histopathological examination. This study explored biomarkers for SS diagnosis. Methods We downloaded three datasets of SS patients' and healthy pepole's whole blood (GSE51092, GSE66795, and GSE140161) from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database. We used machine learning algorithm to mine possible diagnostic biomarkers for SS patients. Additionally, we assessed the biomarkers' diagnostic value using the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. Moreover, we confirmed the expression of the biomarkers through the reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) using our own Chinese cohort. Eventually, the proportions of 22 immune cells in SS patients were calculated by CIBERSORT, and connections between the expression of the biomarkers and immune cell ratios were studied. Results We obtained 43 DEGs that were mainly involved in immune-related pathways. Next, 11 candidate biomarkers were selected and validated by the validation cohort data set. Besides, the area under curves (AUC) of XAF1, STAT1, IFI27, HES4, TTC21A, and OTOF in the discovery and validation datasets were 0.903 and 0.877, respectively. Subsequently, eight genes, including HES4, IFI27, LY6E, OTOF, STAT1, TTC21A, XAF1, and ZCCHC2, were selected as prospective biomarkers and verified by RT-qPCR. Finally, we revealed the most relevant immune cells with the expression of HES4, IFI27, LY6E, OTOF, TTC21A, XAF1, and ZCCHC2. Conclusion In this paper, we identified seven key biomarkers that have potential value for diagnosing Chinese SS patients.
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- Yafang Zhong
- Clinical Medical Research Center, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Autoimmune Disease Precision Medicine, Shenzhen Engineering Research Center of Autoimmune Disease, The Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Clinical Medical Research Center, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Autoimmune Disease Precision Medicine, Shenzhen Engineering Research Center of Autoimmune Disease, The Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, Shenzhen, China
- South China Hospital, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
- Innovative Markers Department, Fapon Biotech Inc., Dongguan, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Clinical Medical Research Center, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Autoimmune Disease Precision Medicine, Shenzhen Engineering Research Center of Autoimmune Disease, The Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Clinical Medical Research Center, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Autoimmune Disease Precision Medicine, Shenzhen Engineering Research Center of Autoimmune Disease, The Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Clinical Medical Research Center, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Autoimmune Disease Precision Medicine, Shenzhen Engineering Research Center of Autoimmune Disease, The Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Clinical Medical Research Center, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Autoimmune Disease Precision Medicine, Shenzhen Engineering Research Center of Autoimmune Disease, The Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Clinical Medical Research Center, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Autoimmune Disease Precision Medicine, Shenzhen Engineering Research Center of Autoimmune Disease, The Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Clinical Medical Research Center, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Autoimmune Disease Precision Medicine, Shenzhen Engineering Research Center of Autoimmune Disease, The Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Clinical Medical Research Center, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Autoimmune Disease Precision Medicine, Shenzhen Engineering Research Center of Autoimmune Disease, The Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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Roy NS, Wei Y, Ying GS, Maguire MG, Asbell PA. Association of Tear Cytokine Concentrations with Symptoms and Signs of Dry Eye Disease: Baseline Data from the Dry Eye Assessment and Management (DREAM) Study. Curr Eye Res 2023; 48:339-347. [PMID: 36632643 PMCID: PMC10252992 DOI: 10.1080/02713683.2022.2162088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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PURPOSE To describe tear concentrations of IL-1β, Il-6, IL-8, IL-10, IL-17A, IFNγ and TNFα in tears, collected by microcapillaries, and their correlation with symptoms and signs in subjects with dry eye disease (DED) in the DREAM Study. METHODS Cytokine levels of patients with moderate to severe DED were determined using a magnetic bead assay. Scores for Ocular Surface Disease Index, corneal and conjunctival staining, tear break-up time (TBUT), and Schirmer's test were obtained using standardized procedures. Associations of cytokines with each other and signs/symptoms were assessed with Spearman correlation coefficients (r). RESULTS Assay results from 131 patient samples from 10 sites with tear volumes ≥ 4 ul were analyzed. Cytokine concentrations did not correlate with each other in a generally acknowledged pro-inflammatory/anti-inflammatory pattern, such as proinflammatory IL-17A and IFNγ were not inversely correlated to anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10, and cytokines did not correlate with DED symptoms. Lower corneal staining was correlated with higher concentrations of IL-17A (r= -0.24, p = 0.006), IL-10 (r= -0.25, p = 0.005) and IFNγ (r= -0.33, p = 0.0001). Higher concentrations of IFNγ were associated with lower conjunctival staining (r= -0.18, p = 0.03). Higher concentrations of IL-17A were associated with higher TBUT scores (r = 0.19 p = 0.02). CONCLUSIONS Cytokines IL-10, IL-17A and IFNγ were highly correlated with each other but weakly correlated with some DED signs. No key cytokines or definitive expression patterns were identified in this study of moderate to severe DED patients. Further studies addressing various biases, including methodological and sampling biases, and standardization of methodology for inter-laboratory consistency are needed to confirm and establish pathological and clinical relevance of tear cytokines in DED.
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- Neeta S Roy
- Department of Ophthalmology, Hamilton Eye Institute, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Hamilton Eye Institute, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Hamilton Eye Institute, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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Dos Santos HT, Maslow F, Nam K, Trump B, Weisman GA, Baker OJ. A combination treatment of low-dose dexamethasone and aspirin-triggered resolvin D1 reduces Sjögren syndrome-like features in a mouse model. JADA FOUNDATIONAL SCIENCE 2022; 2:100016. [PMID: 37622089 PMCID: PMC10448398 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfscie.2022.100016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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Background Sjögren syndrome (SS) is an autoimmune disease characterized by lymphocytic infiltration and diminished secretory function of the salivary glands. Dexamethasone (DEX) resolves dry mouth and lymphocytic infiltration; however, this treatment is difficult to maintain because of multiple adverse effects (eg, osteoporosis and skin thinning); likewise, aspirin-triggered resolvin D1 (AT-RvD1) increases saliva secretion but cannot eliminate lymphocytic infiltration. Previous studies showed that a combination of low-dose DEX with AT-RvD1 before disease onset prevents SS-like features in a mouse model; however, this is not clinically practical because there are no reliable indicators of SS before disease onset. Therefore, the authors applied the combined treatment at disease onset to show its efficacy and comparative lack of adverse effects, so that it may reasonably be maintained over a patient's lifetime. Methods NOD/ShiLtJ mice were treated with ethanol (vehicle control), high-dose DEX alone, AT-RvD1 alone, or a combination of low-dose DEX with AT-RvD1 at disease onset for 8 weeks. Then saliva flow rates were measured, and submandibular glands were harvested for histologic analyses. Results A combined treatment of low-dose DEX with AT-RvD1 significantly decreased mast cell degranulation and lymphocytic infiltration, increased saliva secretion, and restored apical aquaporin-5 expression in submandibular glands of NOD/ShiLtJ mice. Conclusions Low-dose DEX combined with AT-RvD1 reduces the severity of SS-like manifestation and prevents the development of advanced and potentially irreversible damage, all in a form that can reasonably be administered indefinitely without the need to cease treatment because of secondary effects.
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- Harim Tavares Dos Santos
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
- Christopher S. Bond Life Sciences Center, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
- Christopher S. Bond Life Sciences Center, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
- Christopher S. Bond Life Sciences Center, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
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- School of Dentistry and Department of Dermatology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Christopher S. Bond Life Sciences Center, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
- Christopher S. Bond Life Sciences Center, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
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Han J, Zeng A, Hou Z, Xu Y, Zhao H, Wang B, Guan W, An Y, Liang S, Ma Y. Identification of diagnostic markers related to fecal and plasma metabolism in primary Sjögren's syndrome. Am J Transl Res 2022; 14:7378-7390. [PMID: 36398264 PMCID: PMC9641496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Accurate diagnostic techniques for patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS) are needed. This study aimed to investigate new biomarkers related to fecal and plasma metabolism from pSS patients. METHODS The feces and plasma of 21 pSS patients and 18 controls admitted to the Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University were collected for analysis. Metabolites in feces and plasma were quantified using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. The metabolic pathway alterations caused by pSS were studied and the expression of metabolites in the intersecting pathway was analyzed in the feces and plasma of pSS patients. Metabolites that showed the same alterations in feces and plasma in pSS patients were considered as diagnostic markers and receiver operating characteristic curves were generated to analyze the sensitivity of these markers in diagnosing pSS. RESULTS There were 114 and 92 upregulated metabolites and 54 and 125 downregulated metabolites in the feces and plasma of pSS patients, respectively. These metabolites were enriched in 8 pathways for feces and 12 pathways for plasma. Arginine biosynthesis, Linoleic acid metabolism, Tyrosine metabolism, Taurine and hypotaurine metabolism were pathways enriched by metabolites in both samples. Twelves metabolites were enriched in the above four pathways, while only 9,10-12,13-Diepoxyoctadecanoate, Tyramine, 9-OxoODE and 2-Hydroxyethanesulfonate showed the same trend. The candidate diagnostic markers were all predictive, with better diagnostic sensitivity in plasma samples. CONCLUSIONS 9,10-12,13-Diepoxyoctadecanoate, Tyramine, 9-OxoODE, 2-Hydroxyethanesulfonate were metabolism-related diagnostic markers for pSS feces and plasma.
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- Jianxing Han
- Department of Stomatology, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuan 030001, Shanxi, P. R. China
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- Department of Laboratory, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuan 030001, Shanxi, P. R. China
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- Department of Liver Surgery and Liver Transplantation Centre, West China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengdu 610044, Sichuan, P. R. China
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- Department of Laboratory, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuan 030001, Shanxi, P. R. China
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- Department of Stomatology, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuan 030001, Shanxi, P. R. China
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- Department of Respiratory, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuan 030001, Shanxi, P. R. China
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- Department of Stomatology, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuan 030001, Shanxi, P. R. China
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- Department of Stomatology, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuan 030001, Shanxi, P. R. China
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- Department of Laboratory, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuan 030001, Shanxi, P. R. China
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- Department of Stomatology, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuan 030001, Shanxi, P. R. China
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André F, Böckle BC. Sjögren-Syndrom. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 2022; 20:980-1003. [PMID: 35881105 DOI: 10.1111/ddg.14823_g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Fiona André
- Universitätsklinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Medizinische Universität Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Österreich
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- Universitätsklinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Medizinische Universität Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Österreich
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André F, Böckle BC. Sjögren's syndrome. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 2022; 20:980-1002. [PMID: 35775593 PMCID: PMC9539881 DOI: 10.1111/ddg.14823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
Abstract
Sjögren’s syndrome (SjS) is an autoimmune disease characterized by the triad of sicca symptoms, fatigue and pain. This diagnosis is usually made in women at the average age of 60 years. Diagnosis is made when sicca symptoms persist for more than three months, after the exclusion of possible differential diagnoses, and using the ACR/EULAR 2016 classification criteria for SjS. Many organs can be affected in the course of this disease. Xerosis cutis and pruritus are the most common skin manifestations, followed by leukocytoclastic vasculitis and subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus. In addition, SjS patients often have myoarthralgia and neuropsychiatric symptoms. In the long term, attention must be paid to the increased risk of cardiovascular disease and lymphoma. Due to the multiorgan involvement in SjS patients, interdisciplinary care is required.
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- Fiona André
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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Miller KE, MacDonald JP, Sullivan L, Venkata LPR, Shi J, Yeates KO, Chen S, Alshaikh E, Taylor HG, Hautmann A, Asa N, Cohen DM, Pommering TL, Mardis ER, Yang J. Salivary miRNA Expression in Children With Persistent Post-concussive Symptoms. Front Public Health 2022; 10:890420. [PMID: 35712307 PMCID: PMC9195510 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.890420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Up to one-third of concussed children develop persistent post-concussive symptoms (PPCS). The identification of biomarkers such as salivary miRNAs that detect concussed children at increased risk of PPCS has received growing attention in recent years. However, whether and how salivary miRNA expression levels differ over time between concussed children with and without PPCS is unknown. Aim To identify salivary MicroRNAs (miRNAs) whose expression levels differ over time post-concussion in children with vs. without PPCS. Methods We conducted a prospective cohort study with saliva collection at up to three timepoints: (1) within one week of injury; (2) one to two weeks post-injury; and (3) 4-weeks post-injury. Participants were children (ages 11 to 17 years) with a physician-diagnosed concussion from a single hospital center. We collected participants' daily post-concussion symptom ratings throughout their enrollment using the Post-concussion Symptom Scale, and defined PPCS as a total symptom score of ≥ 5 at 28 days post-concussion. We extracted salivary RNA from the saliva samples and measured expression levels of 827 salivary miRNAs. We then compared the longitudinal expression levels of salivary miRNAs in children with vs. without PPCS using linear models with repeated measures. Results A total of 135 saliva samples were collected from 60 children. Of the 827 miRNAs analyzed, 91 had expression levels above the calculated background threshold and were included in the differential gene expression analyses. Of these 91 miRNAs, 13 had expression levels that differed significantly across the three timepoints post-concussion between children with and without PPCS (i.e., hsa-miR-95-3p, hsa-miR-301a-5p, hsa-miR-626, hsa-miR-548y, hsa-miR-203a-5p, hsa-miR-548e-5p, hsa-miR-585-3p, hsa-miR-378h, hsa-miR-1323, hsa-miR-183-5p, hsa-miR-200a-3p, hsa-miR-888-5p, hsa-miR-199a-3p+hsa-miR-199b-3p). Among these 13 miRNAs, one (i.e., hsa-miR-203a-5p) was also identified in a prior study, with significantly different expression levels between children with and without PPCS. Conclusion Our results from the longitudinal assessment of miRNAs indicate that the expression levels of 13 salivary miRNAs differ over time post-injury in concussed children with vs. without PPCS. Salivary miRNAs may be a promising biomarker for PPCS in children, although replication studies are needed.
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- Katherine E Miller
- The Steve and Cindy Rasmussen Institute for Genomic Medicine, Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States.,Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Center for Injury Research and Policy, Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States.,Discipline of Children's Studies, School of Education, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
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- The Steve and Cindy Rasmussen Institute for Genomic Medicine, Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Biostatistics Resource Core at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Department of Psychology, Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, and Hotchkiss Brain Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, United States
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- Center for Injury Research and Policy, Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States.,Biobehavioral Health Center, The Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Center for Injury Research and Policy, Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Center for Injury Research and Policy, Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States.,Department of Epidemiology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States.,Division of Emergency Medicine, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States.,Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
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- The Steve and Cindy Rasmussen Institute for Genomic Medicine, Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States.,Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States.,Department of Neurosurgery, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States.,Center for Injury Research and Policy, Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States
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Ostheim P, Alemu SW, Tichý A, Sirak I, Davidkova M, Stastna MM, Kultova G, Schuele S, Paunesku T, Woloschak G, Ghandhi SA, Amundson SA, Haimerl M, Stroszczynski C, Port M, Abend M. Examining potential confounding factors in gene expression analysis of human saliva and identifying potential housekeeping genes. Sci Rep 2022; 12:2312. [PMID: 35145126 PMCID: PMC8831573 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-05670-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Isolation of RNA from whole saliva, a non-invasive and easily accessible biofluid that is an attractive alternative to blood for high-throughput biodosimetry of radiological/nuclear victims might be of clinical significance for prediction and diagnosis of disease. In a previous analysis of 12 human samples we identified two challenges to measuring gene expression from total RNA: (1) the fraction of human RNA in whole saliva was low and (2) the bacterial contamination was overwhelming. To overcome these challenges, we performed selective cDNA synthesis for human RNA species only by employing poly(A)+-tail primers followed by qRT-PCR. In the current study, this approach was independently validated on 91 samples from 61 healthy donors. Additionally, we used the ratio of human to bacterial RNA to adjust the input RNA to include equal amounts of human RNA across all samples before cDNA synthesis, which then ensured comparable analysis using the same base human input material. Furthermore, we examined relative levels of ten known housekeeping genes, and assessed inter- and intra-individual differences in 61 salivary RNA isolates, while considering effects of demographical factors (e.g. sex, age), epidemiological factors comprising social habits (e.g. alcohol, cigarette consumption), oral hygiene (e.g. flossing, mouthwash), previous radiological diagnostic procedures (e.g. number of CT-scans) and saliva collection time (circadian periodic). Total human RNA amounts appeared significantly associated with age only (P ≤ 0.02). None of the chosen housekeeping genes showed significant circadian periodicity and either did not associate or were weakly associated with the 24 confounders examined, with one exception, 60% of genes were altered by mouthwash. ATP6, ACTB and B2M represented genes with the highest mean baseline expression (Ct-values ≤ 30) and were detected in all samples. Combining these housekeeping genes for normalization purposes did not decrease inter-individual variance, but increased the robustness. In summary, our work addresses critical confounders and provides important information for the successful examination of gene expression in human whole saliva.
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- P Ostheim
- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology affiliated to the University of Ulm, Neuherbergstr. 11, 80937, Munich, Germany.
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology affiliated to the University of Ulm, Neuherbergstr. 11, 80937, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiobiology, Faculty of Military Health Sciences in Hradec Kralove, University of Defence in Brno, Brno, Czech Republic.,Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospital, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- Department of Oncology and Radiotherapy, University Hospital and Medical Faculty in Hradec Kralove, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- Department of Radiation Dosimetry, Nuclear Physics Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Institute for Hematology and Blood Transfusion, Hospital Na Bulovce, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Radiobiology, Faculty of Military Health Sciences in Hradec Kralove, University of Defence in Brno, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology affiliated to the University of Ulm, Neuherbergstr. 11, 80937, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA
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- Center for Radiological Research, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, 10032, USA
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- Center for Radiological Research, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, 10032, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology affiliated to the University of Ulm, Neuherbergstr. 11, 80937, Munich, Germany
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- Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology affiliated to the University of Ulm, Neuherbergstr. 11, 80937, Munich, Germany
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HELMS JBDS, BARBOSA CA, ABRAHÃO AC, CABRAL MG, BICA BERG, TORRES SR. Are salivary flow rates associated with histopathologic aspects in patients with rheumatoid arthritis? Braz Oral Res 2022; 36:e0120. [DOI: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2022.vol36.0120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2020] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Das N, Menon NG, de Almeida LGN, Woods PS, Heynen ML, Jay GD, Caffery B, Jones L, Krawetz R, Schmidt TA, Dufour A. Proteomics Analysis of Tears and Saliva From Sjogren's Syndrome Patients. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:787193. [PMID: 34950038 PMCID: PMC8689002 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.787193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Sjogren's syndrome (SS) is characterized by dysfunctional mucous membranes and dysregulated moisture-secreting glands resulting in various symptoms, including dry mouth and dry eyes. Here, we wanted to profile and compare the tear and saliva proteomes of SS patients to healthy controls. Tear and saliva samples were collected and subjected to an isotopic dimethylation labeling shotgun proteomics workflow to identify alterations in protein levels. In tear samples, we identified 83 upregulated and 112 downregulated proteins. Pathway enrichment analysis of the changing proteins by Metascape identified leukocyte transendothelial migration, neutrophil degranulation, and post-translation protein phosphorylation in tears of SS patients. In healthy controls' tears, an enrichment for proteins related to glycolysis, amino acid metabolism and apoptotic signaling pathway were identified. In saliva, we identified 108 upregulated and 45 downregulated proteins. Altered pathways in SS patients' saliva included cornification, sensory perception to taste and neutrophil degranulation. In healthy controls' saliva, an enrichment for proteins related to JAK-STAT signaling after interleukin-12 stimulation, phagocytosis and glycolysis in senescence were identified. Dysregulated protease activity is implicated in the initiation of inflammation and immune cell recruitment in SS. We identified 20 proteases and protease inhibitors in tears and 18 in saliva which are differentially expressed between SS patients and healthy controls. Next, we quantified endogenous proteoglycan 4 (PRG4), a mucin-like glycoprotein, in tear wash and saliva samples via a bead-based immune assay. We identified decreased levels of PRG4 in SS patients' tear wash compared to normal samples. Conversely, in saliva, we found elevated levels of PRG4 concentration and visualized PRG4 expression in human parotid gland via immunohistological staining. These findings will improve our mechanistic understanding of the disease and changes in SS patients' protein expression will help identify new potential drug targets. PRG4 is among the promising targets, which we identified here, in saliva, for the first time.
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- Nabangshu Das
- Departments of Physiology and Pharmacology and Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- McCaig Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Dental Medicine, UConn Health, Farmington, CT, United States
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- Departments of Physiology and Pharmacology and Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- McCaig Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical School and School of Engineering, Brown University, Providence, RI, United States
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- Centre for Ocular Research and Education (CORE), School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical School and School of Engineering, Brown University, Providence, RI, United States
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- Centre for Ocular Research and Education (CORE), School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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- McCaig Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- McCaig Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Dental Medicine, UConn Health, Farmington, CT, United States
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- Departments of Physiology and Pharmacology and Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- McCaig Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Hotchkiss Brain Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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Depascale R, Del Frate G, Gasparotto M, Manfrè V, Gatto M, Iaccarino L, Quartuccio L, De Vita S, Doria A. Diagnosis and management of lung involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus and Sjögren's syndrome: a literature review. Ther Adv Musculoskelet Dis 2021; 13:1759720X211040696. [PMID: 34616495 PMCID: PMC8488521 DOI: 10.1177/1759720x211040696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
Abstract
Lung involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS) has extensively been outlined with a multiplicity of different manifestations. In SLE, the most frequent finding is pleural effusion, while in pSS, airway disease and parenchymal disorders prevail. In both cases, there is an increased risk of pre-capillary and post-capillary pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and pulmonary venous thromboembolism (VTE). The risk of VTE is in part due to an increased thrombophilic status secondary to systemic inflammation or to the well-established association with antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS). The lung can also be the site of an organ-specific complication due to the aberrant pathologic immune-hyperactivation as occurs in the development of lymphoma or amyloidosis in pSS. Respiratory infections are a major issue to be addressed when approaching the differential diagnosis, and their exclusion is required to safely start an immunosuppressive therapy. Treatment strategy is mainly based on glucocorticoids (GCs) and immunosuppressants, with a variable response according to the primary pathologic process. Anticoagulation is recommended in case of VTE and multi-targeted treatment regimens including different drugs are the mainstay for PAH management. Antibiotics and respiratory physiotherapy can be considered relevant complement therapeutic measures. In this article, we reviewed lung manifestations in SLE and pSS with the aim to provide a comprehensive overview of their diagnosis and management to physicians taking care of patients with connective tissue diseases.
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- Roberto Depascale
- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, University of Padua, Via Giustiniani, 2, 35128 Padua, Italy
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Boroumand M, Olianas A, Cabras T, Manconi B, Fanni D, Faa G, Desiderio C, Messana I, Castagnola M. Saliva, a bodily fluid with recognized and potential diagnostic applications. J Sep Sci 2021; 44:3677-3690. [PMID: 34350708 PMCID: PMC9290823 DOI: 10.1002/jssc.202100384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Revised: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Human whole saliva is a bodily fluid that can be obtained easily by noninvasive techniques. Specimens can be collected by the patient also at home in order to monitor health status and variations of several analytes of clinical interest. The contributions to whole saliva include secretions from salivary glands and, among others, from the gingival crevicular fluid that derives from the epithelial mucosa. Therefore, saliva is currently a relevant diagnostic fluid for many substances, including steroids, nonpeptide hormones, therapeutic drugs, and drugs of abuse. This review at first briefly describes the different contributions to whole saliva. A section illustrates the procedures for the collection, handling, and storage of salivary specimens. Another section describes the present use of whole saliva for diagnostic purposes and its specific utilization for the diagnosis of several local and systemic diseases. The final sections illustrate the future opportunities offered by various not conventional techniques with a focus on the most recent –omic investigations. It describes the various issues that have to be taken into account to avoid false positives and negatives, such as the strength of the experimental plan, the adequacy of the number of samples under study, and the proper choice of controls.
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- Mozhgan Boroumand
- Laboratorio di Proteomica, Centro Europeo di Ricerca sul Cervello, IRCCS Fondazione Santa Lucia, Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Della Vita e Dell'Ambiente, Università di Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Della Vita e Dell'Ambiente, Università di Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Della Vita e Dell'Ambiente, Università di Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Sanità Pubblica, Sezione di Patologia, Università di Cagliari, AOU of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy.,Department of Biology, College of Science and Technology, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Sanità Pubblica, Sezione di Patologia, Università di Cagliari, AOU of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy.,Department of Biology, College of Science and Technology, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Istituto di Scienze e Tecnologie Chimiche "Giulio Natta" (SCITEC), Consiglio Nazionale Delle Ricerche, Roma, Italy
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- Istituto di Scienze e Tecnologie Chimiche "Giulio Natta" (SCITEC), Consiglio Nazionale Delle Ricerche, Roma, Italy
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- Laboratorio di Proteomica, Centro Europeo di Ricerca sul Cervello, IRCCS Fondazione Santa Lucia, Roma, Italy
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ABSTRACT Sjögren syndrome (SS) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease of the lacrimal and salivary glands. Salivary gland biopsy is still one of the most valuable and acceptable diagnostic tests for SS, which however, is an invasive test. Therefore, noninvasive diagnostic biomarkers with high specificity and sensitivity are required for the diagnosis and assessment of SS. Because ophthalmological testing constitutes to an important part for the diagnosis of SS. Tears harbor biomarkers with a high potential to be used for differential diagnosis and assessment of treatment in many systemic disorders, including SS. This review aims to summarize recent advances in the identification of tear biomarkers of SS, trying to identify reliable, sensitive, and specific biomarkers that can be used to guide treatment decisions.
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- Cem Simsek
- Department of Ophthalmology (C.S.), Mugla Sitki Kocman University School of Medicine, Mugla, Turkey ; and Department of Ophthalmology (M.D.), Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Roszkowska AM, Oliverio GW, Aragona E, Inferrera L, Severo AA, Alessandrello F, Spinella R, Postorino EI, Aragona P. Ophthalmologic Manifestations of Primary Sjögren's Syndrome. Genes (Basel) 2021; 12:genes12030365. [PMID: 33806489 PMCID: PMC7998625 DOI: 10.3390/genes12030365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Revised: 02/27/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Sjögren’s syndrome (SS) is a chronic, progressive, inflammatory, autoimmune disease, characterized by the lymphocyte infiltration of exocrine glands, especially the lacrimal and salivary, with their consequent destruction. The onset of primary SS (pSS) may remain misunderstood for several years. It usually presents with different types of severity, e.g., dry eye and dry mouth symptoms, due to early involvement of the lacrimal and salivary glands, which may be associated with parotid enlargement and dry eye; keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) is its most common ocular manifestation. It is still doubtful if the extent ocular surface manifestations are secondary to lacrimal or meibomian gland involvement or to the targeting of corneal and conjunctival autoantigens. SS is the most representative cause of aqueous deficient dry eye, and the primary role of the inflammatory process was evidenced. Recent scientific progress in understanding the numerous factors involved in the pathogenesis of pSS was registered, but the exact mechanisms involved still need to be clarified. The unquestionable role of both the innate and adaptive immune system, participating actively in the induction and evolution of the disease, was recognized. The ocular surface inflammation is a central mechanism in pSS leading to the decrease of lacrimal secretion and keratoconjunctival alterations. However, there are controversies about whether the ocular surface involvement is a direct autoimmune target or secondary to the inflammatory process in the lacrimal gland. In this review, we aimed to present actual knowledge relative to the pathogenesis of the pSS, considering the role of innate immunity, adaptive immunity, and genetics.
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- Anna Maria Roszkowska
- Ophthalmology Clinic, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University Hospital of Messina, 98124 Messina, Italy; (G.W.O.); (L.I.); (A.A.S.); (F.A.); (R.S.); (E.I.P.); (P.A.)
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- Ophthalmology Clinic, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University Hospital of Messina, 98124 Messina, Italy; (G.W.O.); (L.I.); (A.A.S.); (F.A.); (R.S.); (E.I.P.); (P.A.)
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- IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Ophthalmology Clinic, Vita Salute San Raffaele University, 20132 Milan, Italy;
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- Ophthalmology Clinic, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University Hospital of Messina, 98124 Messina, Italy; (G.W.O.); (L.I.); (A.A.S.); (F.A.); (R.S.); (E.I.P.); (P.A.)
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- Ophthalmology Clinic, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University Hospital of Messina, 98124 Messina, Italy; (G.W.O.); (L.I.); (A.A.S.); (F.A.); (R.S.); (E.I.P.); (P.A.)
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- Ophthalmology Clinic, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University Hospital of Messina, 98124 Messina, Italy; (G.W.O.); (L.I.); (A.A.S.); (F.A.); (R.S.); (E.I.P.); (P.A.)
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- Ophthalmology Clinic, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University Hospital of Messina, 98124 Messina, Italy; (G.W.O.); (L.I.); (A.A.S.); (F.A.); (R.S.); (E.I.P.); (P.A.)
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- Ophthalmology Clinic, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University Hospital of Messina, 98124 Messina, Italy; (G.W.O.); (L.I.); (A.A.S.); (F.A.); (R.S.); (E.I.P.); (P.A.)
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- Ophthalmology Clinic, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University Hospital of Messina, 98124 Messina, Italy; (G.W.O.); (L.I.); (A.A.S.); (F.A.); (R.S.); (E.I.P.); (P.A.)
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Serological and hematological characteristics of Sjogren's syndrome and dry eye syndrome patients using a novel immune serology technique. PLoS One 2021; 15:e0244712. [PMID: 33382786 PMCID: PMC7774976 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0244712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To compare hematologic and serological parameters among patients with Sjogren's syndrome (SS), dry eye syndrome (DES) and controls, and validate a novel multiplex-serology method for identifying auto-antibodies in these populations. METHODS In a clinic-based case-control study a total of 422 participants were recruited, including 91 with SS, 120 DES, and 211 controls (age and sex frequency-matched). We measured blood counts, anti-nuclear-antibodies (ANA), anti-SSA/SSB, anti-ribonucleoprotein (RNP), anti-double-stranded-DNA (DS-DNA), and rheumatoid factor (RF) using the "Immunodot" qualitative-ELISA assay. Immunoglobulins, C3 and C4 were measured by immune-fluorescence. Autoantibodies were also quantified with a newly-developed method using glutathione-S-transferase fusion proteins of SSA/Ro 52 and 60kD and SSB/La (multiplex-serology), measuring median fluorescence intensity (MFI). RESULTS Among DES patients, only 2% (95%CI: 0.36-6.3) had positive immune serology. SS patients had lower lymphocyte, hemoglobin and C3 levels but higher prevalence of RF, ANA, anti-SSA/B and higher IgG and MFI levels, compared to DES and controls (P<0.001). Presence of anti-SSA/Ro-52kD was associated with SS [odds ratio (OR) = 2.05, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.46-2.88]. Anti-SSB/La was inversely associated with DES (OR = 0.81, 95%CI: 0.65-1.00) compared to controls. Positivity to RF (adjusted for age, gender and ethnicity OR = 5.03, 95%CI: 1.78-14.21), ANA (OR = 14.75, 95%CI: 4.09-53.17), or combination of anti-SSA/B (OR = 20.97, 95%CI: 4.60-95.54) were more likely in SS compared to DES. The novel multiplex-serology method correctly identified anti-SSA/B autoantibodies by ELISA among SS, DES patients and controls (sensitivity = 1.0, negative-predictive-value = 1.0). CONCLUSIONS Serologic parameters distinguish SS from DES patients and controls. A newly-developed multiplex-serology technique may be useful to detect autoantibodies in large epidemiologic studies.
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Overcoming challenges in human saliva gene expression measurements. Sci Rep 2020; 10:11147. [PMID: 32636420 PMCID: PMC7341869 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-67825-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2020] [Accepted: 06/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Saliva, as a non-invasive and easily accessible biofluid, has been shown to contain RNA biomarkers for prediction and diagnosis of several diseases. However, systematic analysis done by our group identified two problematic issues not coherently described before: (1) most of the isolated RNA originates from the oral microbiome and (2) the amount of isolated human RNA is comparatively low. The degree of bacterial contamination showed ratios up to 1:900,000, so that only about one out of 900,000 RNA copies was of human origin, but the RNA quality (average RIN 6.7 + /− 0.8) allowed for qRT-PCR. Using 12 saliva samples from healthy donors, we modified the methodology to (1) select only human RNA during cDNA synthesis by aiming at the poly(A)+-tail and (2) introduced a pre-amplification of human RNA before qRT-PCR. Further, the manufacturer’s criteria for successful pre-amplification (Ct values ≤ 35 for unamplified cDNA) had to be replaced by (3) proofing linear pre-amplification for each gene, thus, increasing the number of evaluable samples up to 70.6%. When considering theses three modifications unbiased gene expression analysis on human salivary RNA can be performed.
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Yao Q, Song Z, Wang B, Qin Q, Zhang JA. Identifying Key Genes and Functionally Enriched Pathways in Sjögren's Syndrome by Weighted Gene Co-Expression Network Analysis. Front Genet 2019; 10:1142. [PMID: 31798636 PMCID: PMC6863930 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2019.01142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2019] [Accepted: 10/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Purpose: Sjögren’s syndrome (SS) is an autoimmune disease characterized by dry mouth and eyes. To date, the exact molecular mechanisms of its etiology are still largely unknown. The aim of this study was to identify SS related key genes and functionally enriched pathways using the weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA). Materials and Methods: We downloaded the microarray data of 190 SS patients and 32 controls from Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO). Gene network was constructed and genes were classified into different modules using WGCNA. In addition, for the hub genes in the most related module to SS, gene ontology analysis was applied. The expression profile and diagnostic capacity (ROC curve) of interested hub genes were verified using a dataset from the GEO. Moreover, gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) was also performed. Results: A total of 1483 differentially expressed genes were filtered. Weighted gene coexpression network was constructed and genes were classified into 17 modules. Among them, the turquoise module was most closely associated with SS, which contained 278 genes. These genes were significantly enriched in 10 Gene Ontology terms, such as response to virus, immune response, defense response, response to cytokine stimulus, and the inflammatory response. A total of 19 hub genes (GBP1, PARP9, EPSTI1, LOC400759, STAT1, STAT2, IFIH1, EIF2AK2, TDRD7, IFI44, PARP12, FLJ20035, PARP14, ISGF3G, XAF1, RSAD2,LY6E, IFI44L, and DDX58) were identified. The expression levels of the five interested genes including EIF2AK2, GBP1, PARP12, PARP14, and TDRD7 were also confirmed. ROC curve analysis determined that the above five genes’ expression can distinguish SS from controls (the area under the curve is all greater than 0.7). GSEA suggests that the SS samples with highly expressed EIF2AK2 or TDRD7 genes are correlated with inflammatory response, interferon α response, and interferon γ response. Conclusion: The present study applied WGCNA to generate a holistic view of SS and provide a basis for the identification of potential pathways and hub genes that may be involved in the development of SS.
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- Qiuming Yao
- Department of Endocrinology, Jinshan Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Jinshan Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Jinshan Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Jinshan Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Invariant NKT Cells and Rheumatic Disease: Focus on Primary Sjogren Syndrome. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20215435. [PMID: 31683641 PMCID: PMC6862604 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20215435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2019] [Revised: 10/28/2019] [Accepted: 10/29/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Primary Sjogren syndrome (pSS) is a complex autoimmune disease mainly affecting salivary and lacrimal glands. Several factors contribute to pSS pathogenesis; in particular, innate immunity seems to play a key role in disease etiology. Invariant natural killer (NK) T cells (iNKT) are a T-cell subset able to recognize glycolipid antigens. Their function remains unclear, but studies have pointed out their ability to modulate the immune system through the promotion of specific cytokine milieu. In this review, we discussed the possible role of iNKT in pSS development, as well as their implications as future markers of disease activity.
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Garlapati K, Rallabandi M, Shalini S. An update on investigations of autoimmune diseases affecting orofacial region. J Immunoassay Immunochem 2019; 41:1-19. [PMID: 31645179 DOI: 10.1080/15321819.2019.1680387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Autoimmune diseases are better diagnosed currently with advances in cellular immunology, molecular biology, and genetics. Clinical diagnosis of systemic and organ specific autoimmune diseases is a challenging task for the Oral physicians and the development of chairside investigation methods has not only saved the time but also cost factor. To understand patient's immune status, the clinical chair side diagnostic aids along with laboratory testing methods are necessary. Laboratory investigations have great importance in detecting, confirming and analyzing the severity, and predicting the prognosis of the autoimmune disease. This article aims to list out the diagnostic methods to diagnose autoimmune conditions and focuses on various diagnostic methods to effectively evaluate autoimmune disease of orofacial region.
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- Komali Garlapati
- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Panineeya Mahavidyalaya Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, PMVIDS, Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Panineeya Mahavidyalaya Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Panineeya Mahavidyalaya Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, PMVIDS, Hyderabad, India
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Fong PY, Shih KC, Lam PY, Chan TCY, Jhanji V, Tong L. Role of tear film biomarkers in the diagnosis and management of dry eye disease. Taiwan J Ophthalmol 2019; 9:150-159. [PMID: 31572651 PMCID: PMC6759547 DOI: 10.4103/tjo.tjo_56_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2019] [Accepted: 07/26/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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In recent years, there has been increasing scientific interest in the use of tear film biomarkers in the diagnosis and management of dry eye disease (DED), owing to their potential important roles in the pathogenesis of ocular surface damage, as well as the technical feasibility of tear sample collection techniques. An Entrez PubMed search was conducted on March 2, 2019, to include papers investigating the use of tear film biomarkers in DED, and the results were classified according to whether the DED is associated with systemic inflammatory disease or not and further classified within each section according to the molecular nature of the biomarker for further discussion. A total of 58 relevant articles were reviewed. Certain cytokines, including interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-alpha, IL-17, and IL-8, were found by a number of studies to consistently reflect disease severity well and had strong correlations with tear film metrics and tests for ocular surface damage in dry eye without systemic inflammatory disease. For dry eye with systemic inflammatory disease, IL-17, IL-8, and IL-1 receptor antagonists were shown to be consistently higher in affected eyes and correlated well with ocular surface disease severity in more than one type of inflammatory disease. With the advancement in technology and lowered costs in the future, tear film biomarker counts would allow better diagnosis and monitoring of DED, as well as facilitate personalized treatment strategies.
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- Pak Yui Fong
- Department of Ophthalmology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong.,Department of Ophthalmology, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Centre, Pittsburgh, USA
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- Cornea and External Eye Disease Service, Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore.,Ocular Surface Research Group, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore
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Roy NS, Wei Y, Yu Y, Ying GS, Kuklinski E, Barry B, Maguire MG, Dana R, Brightwell-Arnold M, Asbell PA. Conjunctival HLA-DR Expression and Its Association With Symptoms and Signs in the DREAM Study. Transl Vis Sci Technol 2019; 8:31. [PMID: 31489258 PMCID: PMC6707226 DOI: 10.1167/tvst.8.4.31] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2019] [Accepted: 05/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Purpose Evaluation of dry eye disease (DED) relies on subjective symptoms and signs. We examined HLA-DR expression (HLA-DR%) in conjunctival cells, a minimally invasive biomarker with objective metrics, as an alternative method. Methods Dry Eye Assessment and Management (DREAM) study participants completed the Ocular Surface Disease Index questionnaire. Clinicians evaluated tear volume, tear breakup time, and corneal and conjunctival staining. Conjunctival impression cytology samples (n = 1049) were assessed for HLA-DR% in total cells (TCs), epithelial cells (ECs), and white blood cells (WBCs). Associations (categorized into <5%, 5%–15%, >15%–25%, and >25%) with symptoms and signs were evaluated. Results The HLA-DR% varied markedly across samples. Over 40% had <5 HLA-DR% positive cells in TCs and ECs and under 23% in WBCs. Higher HLA-DR% was associated with higher conjunctival staining for ECs (mean score 2.77 for <5% and 3.28 for >25%, linear trend P = 0.009) and TCs (mean score 2.82 for <5% and 3.29 for >25%, linear trend P = 0.04) and in TCs was associated with higher corneal staining (mean score 3.59 for <5% and 4.46 for >25%, linear trend P = 0.03). HLA-DR% in WBCs did not correlated with signs (all P ≥ 0.58), and in TCs, ECs or WBCs were not associated with symptoms (P> 0.06). Conclusions The distribution of HLA-DR% in conjunctival cells reflects the heterogeneity of disease in DREAM participants. High percentages of samples with <5% positive cells indicate that HLA-DR% may not be a sensitive marker for DED in all patients. Translational Relevance High HLA-DR% in ECs in association with high conjunctival staining may identify a subgroup of DED patients prone to epithelial disease and possibly need a different approach from current standards of treatment.
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- Neeta S Roy
- Department of Ophthalmology, Hamilton Eye Institute, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 930 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Hamilton Eye Institute, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 930 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 3535 Market Street, Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 3535 Market Street, Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 3535 Market Street, Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 3535 Market Street, Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Hamilton Eye Institute, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 930 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN, USA
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Autoimmune rheumatic diseases pose many problems that have, in general, already been solved in the field of cancer. The heterogeneity of each disease, the clinical similarities and differences between different autoimmune rheumatic diseases and the large number of patients that remain without a diagnosis underline the need to reclassify these diseases via new approaches. Knowledge about the molecular basis of systemic autoimmune diseases, along with the availability of bioinformatics tools capable of handling and integrating large volumes of various types of molecular data at once, offer the possibility of reclassifying these diseases. A new taxonomy could lead to the discovery of new biomarkers for patient stratification and prognosis. Most importantly, this taxonomy might enable important changes in clinical trial design to reach the expected outcomes or the design of molecularly targeted therapies. In this Review, we discuss the basis for a new molecular taxonomy for autoimmune rheumatic diseases. We highlight the evidence surrounding the idea that these diseases share molecular features related to their pathogenesis and development and discuss previous attempts to classify these diseases. We evaluate the tools available to analyse and combine different types of molecular data. Finally, we introduce PRECISESADS, a project aimed at reclassifying the systemic autoimmune diseases.
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Cai C, Bian X, Xue M, Liu X, Hu H, Wang J, Zheng SG, Sun B, Wu JL. Eicosanoids metabolized through LOX distinguish asthma-COPD overlap from COPD by metabolomics study. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2019; 14:1769-1778. [PMID: 31496676 PMCID: PMC6689553 DOI: 10.2147/copd.s207023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2019] [Accepted: 05/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background and objective The prevalence of asthma is greater than 20% in patients previously diagnosed with COPD. Patients with asthma–COPD overlap (ACO) are at risk of rapid progression of disease and severe exacerbations. However, in some patients with ACO, a clear distinction from COPD is very difficult by using physiological testing techniques. This study aimed to apply a novel metabolomic approach to identify the metabolites in sera in order to distinguish ACO from COPD. Methods In the study, blood samples were collected from patients with COPD, ACO, and healthy controls. Cholamine derivatization-ultrahigh performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UHPLC-Q-TOF/MS) was used to investigate serum metabolites of eicosanoids. Results A clear intergroup separation existed between the patients with ACO and those with COPD, while ACO tends to have higher serum metabolic levels of eicosanoids. A robust Orthogonal Projections to Latent Structures-Discriminant Analysis (OPLS-DA) model was found for discriminating between ACO and COPD (R2Y =0.81, Q2=0.79). In addition, there is a significant correlation between some metabolites and clinical indicators, such as hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acids (HETEs), hydroperoxyeicosatetraenoic acids (HPETEs) and FEV1/FVC. The higher values of area under the receiver operating characteristic curves (ROC) of HETEs, which were metabolized from HPETEs through lipoxygenase (LOX), indicated that they should be the potential biomarkers to distinguish ACO from COPD. Conclusion Eicosanoids can clearly discriminate different biochemical metabolic profiles between ACO and COPD. The results possibly provide a new perspective to identify potential biomarkers of ACO and may be helpful for personalized treatment.
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- Chuanxu Cai
- Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center of Respiratory Disease, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.,Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shenzhen People's Hospital, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macao, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center of Respiratory Disease, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center of Respiratory Disease, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center of Respiratory Disease, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell Research, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ohio State University College of Medicine and Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center of Respiratory Disease, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macao, People's Republic of China
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Chen X, Aqrawi LA, Utheim TP, Tashbayev B, Utheim ØA, Reppe S, Hove LH, Herlofson BB, Singh PB, Palm Ø, Galtung HK, Jensen JCL. Elevated cytokine levels in tears and saliva of patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome correlate with clinical ocular and oral manifestations. Sci Rep 2019; 9:7319. [PMID: 31086200 PMCID: PMC6513950 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-43714-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2019] [Accepted: 04/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Investigating cytokines in tear fluid and saliva may offer valuable information for understanding the pathogenesis of primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS). Cytokine profiles in both tear fluid and saliva of pSS patients, non-Sjögren's syndrome (non-SS) subjects with sicca symptoms, and healthy controls without sicca complaints were analysed. Furthermore, relationships associating the severity of clinical ocular and oral manifestations with the upregulated cytokines were assessed. In tear fluid, pSS patients showed elevated levels of IL-1ra, IL-2, IL-4, IL-8, IL-12p70, IL-17A, IFN-γ, IP-10, MIP-1b, and Rantes compared to non-SS subjects and healthy controls. The increased cytokine levels (except IP-10) correlated significantly with reduced tear production, less stable tear film, and greater ocular surface damage. In saliva, pSS patients had a higher IP-10 level, which correlated with higher candida score; and an elevated MIP-1a level, which correlated significantly with lower unstimulated and stimulated whole saliva secretion rates. The upregulated cytokines identified in tear fluid and saliva of pSS patients show a clear interplay between innate and adaptive immune responses that may contribute to disease pathogenesis. The increase of IP-10 and MIP in both tears and saliva further emphasises the essential role of macrophages and innate immunity in pSS.
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- Xiangjun Chen
- Department of Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
- The Norwegian Dry Eye Clinic, Oslo, Norway.
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- Department of Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- The Norwegian Dry Eye Clinic, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- The Norwegian Dry Eye Clinic, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Cariology and Gerodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Rheumatology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Liang H, Kessal K, Rabut G, Daull P, Garrigue JS, Melik Parsadaniantz S, Docquier M, Baudouin C, Brignole-Baudouin F. Correlation of clinical symptoms and signs with conjunctival gene expression in primary Sjögren syndrome dry eye patients. Ocul Surf 2019; 17:516-525. [PMID: 30905840 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtos.2019.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2018] [Revised: 02/15/2019] [Accepted: 03/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to characterize the expression of inflammation-related genes on the ocular surface of Sjögren syndrome (SS) patients and to evaluate their correlations with clinical symptoms and signs. METHODS The study enrolled 30 patients with SS dry eye and 15 healthy controls. Symptoms were evaluated using OSDI questionnaire. The clinical signs were investigated using corneal fluorescein staining (CFS), tear breakup time (TBUT), Schirmer test and tear osmolarity measurement. Conjunctival superficial cells were collected using conjunctival impression cytology and total RNAs were extracted for analysis using the NanoString® nCounter technology. The Mann-Whitney nonparametric statistical test and Spearman correlations were used to explore the correlations between the up/downregulated genes and the clinical signs and symptoms. RESULTS Twenty-seven genes were upregulated and 13 were downregulated with statistically significant fold changes ranging from 1.5 to 16.7 and 0.3 to 0.8, respectively. OSDI and CFS were the most significantly correlated parameters with 21 and 19 inflammatory genes, respectively. Among all the upregulated genes, 14 were positively correlated with both OSDI and CFS. Two downregulated genes (GNGT1, HSPB2) were negatively correlated with OSDI and CFS. IL1RN was the only gene positively correlated with the Schirmer test. CONCLUSIONS These results highlight the differentially expressed genes in primary Sjögren syndrome and their relationships between the inflammatory genes expressed and the patient symptom score and corneal damage. The inflammatory genes implicated in SS-associated dry eye could be important tools to determine the pathophysiological profiles of SS and potentially useable as specific signatures.
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- H Liang
- Sorbonne Universités, UPMC Univ Paris 06, INSERM, CNRS, Institut de la Vision, Paris, France; Quinze-Vingts National Ophthalmology Hospital, DHU Sight Restore, INSERM-DHOS CIC1423, Paris, France.
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- Sorbonne Universités, UPMC Univ Paris 06, INSERM, CNRS, Institut de la Vision, Paris, France; Quinze-Vingts National Ophthalmology Hospital, DHU Sight Restore, INSERM-DHOS CIC1423, Paris, France
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- Quinze-Vingts National Ophthalmology Hospital, DHU Sight Restore, INSERM-DHOS CIC1423, Paris, France
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- Sorbonne Universités, UPMC Univ Paris 06, INSERM, CNRS, Institut de la Vision, Paris, France
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- iGE3 Genomics Platform University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Sorbonne Universités, UPMC Univ Paris 06, INSERM, CNRS, Institut de la Vision, Paris, France; Quinze-Vingts National Ophthalmology Hospital, DHU Sight Restore, INSERM-DHOS CIC1423, Paris, France; Université Versailles-Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, UVSQ, Hôpital Ambroise Paré, APHP, Boulogne-Billancourt, France
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- Sorbonne Universités, UPMC Univ Paris 06, INSERM, CNRS, Institut de la Vision, Paris, France; Université Sorbonne Paris Cité USPC, Université Paris Descartes, Faculté de Pharmacie de Paris, France
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Cha S, Mona M, Lee KE, Kim DH, Han K. MicroRNAs in Autoimmune Sjögren's Syndrome. Genomics Inform 2018; 16:e19. [PMID: 30602080 PMCID: PMC6440664 DOI: 10.5808/gi.2018.16.4.e19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2018] [Accepted: 09/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs), small non-coding RNAs, have been implicated in various diseases and cellular functions as microregulators of gene expression. Although the history of miRNA investigation in autoimmune Sjögren’s syndrome (SjS) is fairly short, a substantial amount of data has already been accumulated. These findings clearly indicate potential clinical implications of miRNAs, such as autoantigen expression and autoantibody production, viral miRNAs regulating the calcium signaling pathway, and aberrant immune cell regulation and cytokine production. Research endeavors in the field are currently underway to select disease-specific diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers by utilizing different types of tissues or biological specimens of SjS patients. Various techniques for miRNA analysis with different stringencies have been applied, with the most recent one being next-generation sequencing. This review compiles and highlights differentially-expressed miRNAs in various samples collected from SjS patients and their potential implications in the pathogenesis of SjS. To facilitate the development of miRNA-targeted personalized therapy in the future, we urge more follow-up studies that confirm these findings and elucidate the immunopathological roles of differentially-expressed miRNAs. Furthermore, improved diagnostic criteria for the disease itself will minimize sampling errors in patient recruitment, preventing the generation of inconsistent data.
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- Seunghee Cha
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
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- Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, College of Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Korea
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- Department of Nanobiomedical Science and BK21 PLUS NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Korea
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Clinical and immunological parameters of Sjögren's syndrome. Autoimmun Rev 2018; 17:1053-1064. [DOI: 10.1016/j.autrev.2018.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2018] [Accepted: 05/13/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Khurshid Z, Zafar MS, Khan RS, Najeeb S, Slowey PD, Rehman IU. Role of Salivary Biomarkers in Oral Cancer Detection. Adv Clin Chem 2018; 86:23-70. [PMID: 30144841 DOI: 10.1016/bs.acc.2018.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 123] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Oral cancers are the sixth most frequent cancer with a high mortality rate. Oral squamous cell carcinoma accounts for more than 90% of all oral cancers. Standard methods used to detect oral cancers remain comprehensive clinical examination, expensive biochemical investigations, and invasive biopsy. The identification of biomarkers from biological fluids (blood, urine, saliva) has the potential of early diagnosis. The use of saliva for early cancer detection in the search for new clinical markers is a promising approach because of its noninvasive sampling and easy collection methods. Human whole-mouth saliva contains proteins, peptides, electrolytes, organic, and inorganic salts secreted by salivary glands and complimentary contributions from gingival crevicular fluids and mucosal transudates. This diagnostic modality in the field of molecular biology has led to the discovery and potential of salivary biomarkers for the detection of oral cancers. Biomarkers are the molecular signatures and indicators of normal biological, pathological process, and pharmacological response to treatment hence may provide useful information for detection, diagnosis, and prognosis of the disease. Saliva's direct contact with oral cancer lesions makes it more specific and potentially sensitive screening tool, whereas more than 100 salivary biomarkers (DNA, RNA, mRNA, protein markers) have already been identified, including cytokines (IL-8, IL-1b, TNF-α), defensin-1, P53, Cyfra 21-1, tissue polypeptide-specific antigen, dual specificity phosphatase, spermidine/spermineN1-acetyltransferase , profilin, cofilin-1, transferrin, and many more. However, further research is still required for the reliability and validation of salivary biomarkers for clinical applications. This chapter provides the latest up-to-date list of known and emerging potential salivary biomarkers for early diagnosis of oral premalignant and cancerous lesions and monitoring of disease activity.
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- Zohaib Khurshid
- Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, King Faisal University, Al-Hofuf, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Taibah University, Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia; Department of Dental Materials, Islamic International Dental College, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Materials Science and Engineering Department, Kroto Research Institute, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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- Restorative Dental Sciences, Al-Farabi Colleges, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Oasis Diagnostics Corporation, Vancouver, WA, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering Department, Kroto Research Institute, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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Fariselli C, Giannaccare G, Fresina M, Versura P. Trehalose/hyaluronate eyedrop effects on ocular surface inflammatory markers and mucin expression in dry eye patients. Clin Ophthalmol 2018; 12:1293-1300. [PMID: 30050282 PMCID: PMC6056167 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s174290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Aim To assess the ocular surface parameters, inflammatory marker level in tears, and mucin expression in conjunctival epithelium before and after treatment with trehalose/hyaluronate tear substitute in dry eye (DE) patients. Patients and methods Fifteen DE patients were evaluated in an open-label, pilot study at enrollment, after 2 days of washout (baseline) and after 1 and 2 months (endpoint) of treatment with a trehalose/hyaluronate tear substitute (one drop/eye/three times daily). Data for symptoms of discomfort (Ocular Surface Disease Index and Visual Analogue Scale pain score), tear film (Schirmer test I, tear film breakup time), ocular surface damage (corneal National Eye Institute) and conjunctival van Bijsterveld scores, impression cytology scored by Nelson’s grade and goblet cells (GCs) number/mm2 analysis, and MUC4 immunostaining, and inflammation (interleukin [IL]-1β, IL-6, and IL-8 levels) were measured. Results Significant changes at endpoint as compared to baseline were found for Ocular Surface Disease Index score (respectively, mean±SD, 22.2±2.9 vs 38.7±12.7), Visual Analogue Scale score (3.4±1.3 vs 6.6±1.4), tear film breakup time (8.6±1.28 vs 6.17±1.9 seconds), corneal staining (National Eye Institute grade 1.23±0.64 vs 3.37±0.49), conjunctival staining (1.73±1.14 vs 4.17±0.91), impression cytology (Nelson grade 1.10±0.20 vs 1.63±0.54), and GC density (139.9±22.0 vs 107.8±16.2 GC/mm2). IL-1β, IL-6, and IL-8 tear levels showed a significant decrease at endpoint as compared to baseline (respectively, pg/mL tears: 12.3±6.9, 26.6±25.2, 743.5±477.7 vs 33.6±17.3, 112.0±24.3, 1,139.2±671.7). Conclusions A decrease in ocular discomfort symptoms, surface damage, and tear cytokine levels was shown after 2 months’ treatment with trehalose/hyaluronate tear substitute in DE patients, along with a significant GC density recovery. These results may be associated with the synergic action of both trehalose and hyaluronic acid in targeting different entries of the DE vicious loop.
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- Chiara Fariselli
- Ophthalmology Unit, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, School of Medicine (DIMES), Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna and St Orsola-Malpighi Teaching Hospital, Bologna, Italy,
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- Ophthalmology Unit, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, School of Medicine (DIMES), Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna and St Orsola-Malpighi Teaching Hospital, Bologna, Italy,
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- Ophthalmology Unit, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, School of Medicine (DIMES), Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna and St Orsola-Malpighi Teaching Hospital, Bologna, Italy,
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- Ophthalmology Unit, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, School of Medicine (DIMES), Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna and St Orsola-Malpighi Teaching Hospital, Bologna, Italy,
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Tang Q, Zhang C, Wu X, Duan W, Weng W, Feng J, Mao Q, Chen S, Jiang J, Gao G. Comprehensive Proteomic Profiling of Patients' Tears Identifies Potential Biomarkers for the Traumatic Vegetative State. Neurosci Bull 2018; 34:626-638. [PMID: 30019218 DOI: 10.1007/s12264-018-0259-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2018] [Accepted: 06/22/2018] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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The vegetative state is a complex condition with unclear mechanisms and limited diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic methods. In this study, we aimed to explore the proteomic profile of tears from patients in a traumatic vegetative state and identify potential diagnostic markers using tears-a body fluid that can be collected non-invasively. Using iTRAQ quantitative proteomic technology, in the discovery phase, tear samples collected from 16 patients in a traumatic vegetative state and 16 normal individuals were analyzed. Among 1080 identified tear proteins, 57 were upregulated and 15 were downregulated in the patients compared to the controls. Bioinformatics analysis revealed that the differentially-expressed proteins were mainly involved in the wound response and immune response signaling pathways. Furthermore, we verified the levels of 7 differentially-expressed proteins in tears from 50 traumatic vegetative state patients and 50 normal controls (including the samples used in the discovery phase) using ELISA. The results showed that this 7-protein panel had a high discrimination ability for traumatic vegetative state (area under the curve = 0.999). In summary, the altered tear proteomic profile identified in this study provides a basis for potential tear protein markers for diagnosis and prognosis of the traumatic vegetative state and also provides novel insights into the mechanisms of traumatic vegetative state.
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- Qilin Tang
- Department of Neurosurgery, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, China
- Shanghai Head Trauma Institute, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, China
- Shanghai Head Trauma Institute, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, China
- Shanghai Head Trauma Institute, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Baoshan People's Hospital, Baoshan, 678000, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, China
- Shanghai Head Trauma Institute, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, China
- Shanghai Head Trauma Institute, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, China
- Shanghai Head Trauma Institute, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Neurology, Anda Hospital, Shanghai, 201204, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, China
- Shanghai Head Trauma Institute, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, China.
- Shanghai Head Trauma Institute, Shanghai, 200127, China.
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Castagnola M, Scarano E, Passali GC, Messana I, Cabras T, Iavarone F, Di Cintio G, Fiorita A, De Corso E, Paludetti G. Salivary biomarkers and proteomics: future diagnostic and clinical utilities. ACTA OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGICA ITALICA 2018; 37:94-101. [PMID: 28516971 PMCID: PMC5463528 DOI: 10.14639/0392-100x-1598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2016] [Accepted: 12/12/2016] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Saliva testing is a non-invasive and inexpensive test that can serve as a source of information useful for diagnosis of disease. As we enter the era of genomic technologies and -omic research, collection of saliva has increased. Recent proteomic platforms have analysed the human salivary proteome and characterised about 3000 differentially expressed proteins and peptides: in saliva, more than 90% of proteins in weight are derived from the secretion of three couples of "major" glands; all the other components are derived from minor glands, gingival crevicular fluid, mucosal exudates and oral microflora. The most common aim of proteomic analysis is to discriminate between physiological and pathological conditions. A proteomic protocol to analyze the whole saliva proteome is not currently available. It is possible distinguish two type of proteomic platforms: top-down proteomics investigates intact naturally-occurring structure of a protein under examination; bottom-up proteomics analyses peptide fragments after pre-digestion (typically with trypsin). Because of this heterogeneity, many different biomarkers may be proposed for the same pathology. The salivary proteome has been characterised in several diseases: oral squamous cell carcinoma and oral leukoplakia, chronic graft-versus-host disease Sjögren's syndrome and other autoimmune disorders such as SAPHO, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and genetic diseases like Down's Syndrome and Wilson disease. The results of research reported herein suggest that in the near future human saliva will be a relevant diagnostic fluid for clinical diagnosis and prognosis.
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- M Castagnola
- Institute of Biochemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, Catholic University, Rome, Istituto di Chimica del Riconoscimento Molecolare C.N.R. Rome, Italy
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, "A. Gemelli" Hospital Foundation, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, "A. Gemelli" Hospital Foundation, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Life and Enviromental Sciences Department, University of Cagliari, and Istituto di Chimica del Riconoscimento Molecolare C.N.R. Rome, Italy
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- Life and Enviromental Sciences Department, University of Cagliari, Italy
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, "A. Gemelli" Hospital Foundation, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, "A. Gemelli" Hospital Foundation, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, "A. Gemelli" Hospital Foundation, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, "A. Gemelli" Hospital Foundation, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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Sjögren's syndrome (pSS) is a complex and heterogeneous disorder characterized by different clinical subsets. Recently, great efforts have been made searching for reliable biomarkers able to ameliorate the diagnostic algorithm and the prognostic stratification of pSS patients and ultimately allowing the scientific community to address some of the unmet needs for the disease. In this review, we have summarized the state of the art of 'traditional' widely acknowledged clinical, serological and histologic biomarkers for pSS with the aim of highlighting their relevance and limitations in clinical practice. We have also explored some of the novel potential biomarkers that have been proposed more recently, potentially able to open new ways in the assessment of the disease.
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- Chiara Baldini
- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Clinical & Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, 56126, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Clinical & Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, 56126, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Clinical & Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, 56126, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Clinical & Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, 56126, Italy
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Tian K, Qi W, Yan Q, Zhang F, Song D, Zhang H, Lv M. Combined analysis of ChIP-seq and gene microarray datasets identify the E2-mediated genes in ERα-dependent manner in osteosarcoma. Oncol Rep 2017; 38:2335-2342. [PMID: 28849169 DOI: 10.3892/or.2017.5914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2017] [Accepted: 08/11/2017] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Osteosarcoma is a common bone tumor which is affected by E2, the most representative estrogen. Gene regulation function of E2 is highly dependent on estrogen receptor. The purpose of this study was to explore the gene regulation patterns of E2 through estrogen receptor α (ESR1) in osteosarcoma based on the combined analysis of ChIP-seq and gene microarray. All of the datasets were downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO). Differential expression genes (DEGs) in E2 treated U2OS cells expressing ESR1 (U2OS-ERα) compared with those treated with vehicle were obtained based on R programming software. ESR1-specific binding sites (peaks) in E2 treated U2OS cells were identified through MACS. Overlaps between DEGs and ESR1 target genes which contained peaks in promoters were considered as reliable E2-mediated genes through ESR1 in osteosarcoma. Moreover, we conducted miRNA-Gene regulation analysis for those genes through miRWalk database to identify potential therapeutic targets for the genes. Functional enrichment analysis of DEGs indicated their potential involvement in cancer, and cell activity-related processes. Fifteen overlaps were identified between DEGs and target genes of ESR1, of which 12 were found to be regulated by miRNA. Several known estrogen response genes and novel genes were obtained in this study and they might provide potential therapeutic targets for osteosarcoma.
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- Kangsong Tian
- Trauma Department of Orthopedics, Zibo Central Hospital, Zibo, Shandong 255036, P.R. China
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- Trauma Department of Orthopedics, Zibo Central Hospital, Zibo, Shandong 255036, P.R. China
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- Trauma Department of Orthopedics, Zibo Central Hospital, Zibo, Shandong 255036, P.R. China
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- Trauma Department of Orthopedics, Zibo Central Hospital, Zibo, Shandong 255036, P.R. China
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- Trauma Department of Orthopedics, Zibo Central Hospital, Zibo, Shandong 255036, P.R. China
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- Microscopic Department of Orthopedics, Zibo Central Hospital, Zibo, Shandong 255036, P.R. China
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- Trauma Department of Orthopedics, Zibo Central Hospital, Zibo, Shandong 255036, P.R. China
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Hall SC, Hassis ME, Williams KE, Albertolle ME, Prakobphol A, Dykstra AB, Laurance M, Ona K, Niles RK, Prasad N, Gormley M, Shiboski C, Criswell LA, Witkowska HE, Fisher SJ. Alterations in the Salivary Proteome and N-Glycome of Sjögren’s Syndrome Patients. J Proteome Res 2017; 16:1693-1705. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.6b01051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Steven C. Hall
- Department
of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94143, United States
- Sandler-Moore
Mass Spectrometry Core Facility, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94143, United States
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of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94143, United States
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Higuchi T, Haruta I, Shibata N, Yanagisawa N, Yagi J. Flagellar filament structural protein induces Sjögren's syndrome-like sialadenitis in mice. Oral Dis 2017; 23:636-643. [PMID: 28142222 DOI: 10.1111/odi.12649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2016] [Revised: 12/31/2016] [Accepted: 01/23/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is a systemic autoimmune disease that primarily affects lacrimal and salivary glands. We previously reported that FliC derived from Escherichia coli could induce autoimmune pancreatitis-like lesions. From these results, we speculated that FliC could also induce SS-like exocrinopathy. In this study, we investigated the effects of chronic exposure to FliC on lacrimal and salivary glands and the possibility that it might lead to an autoimmune response. METHODS C57BL/6 mice were repeatedly injected with FliC and histological changes, serum levels of cytokine/chemokines and autoantibodies were evaluated at different time points after the final injection. The presence of sialadenitis was diagnosed by histological methods. RESULTS In FliC-treated groups, 57% of subjects developed inflammatory cell infiltrates around ducts in mandibular salivary glands, but not lacrimal glands. In addition, serum levels of total IgG, IgG1, and IgG2a were significantly higher in FliC-treated groups. Intriguingly, serum anti-SSA/Ro levels were also significantly higher in FliC-treated groups. Cytokine analysis revealed that serum levels of IL-1β, IL-12p70, IL-13, IFN-γ, IL-15, and IL-23 seemed to be higher in FliC-treated mice. CONCLUSIONS Our data suggest that FliC-treated mice develop an SS-like phenotype. Our model may elucidate the relationship between commensal bacteria and SS.
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- T Higuchi
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Tokyo Women's Medical University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Tokyo Women's Medical University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Tokyo Women's Medical University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Tokyo Women's Medical University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Tokyo Women's Medical University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Xu T, Xie W, Ma Y, Zhou S, Zhang L, Chen J, Cai M, Sun R, Zhang P, Yu S, Xu Z, Jiang W, Wu M. Leptin/OB-R signaling is elevated in mice with Sjögren's syndrome and is implicated in disease pathogenesis. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2017; 482:835-842. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2016.11.121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2016] [Accepted: 11/21/2016] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Jayakanthan Kabeerdoss
- Department of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Christian Medical College Hospital, Vellore, India
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- University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- Department of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Christian Medical College Hospital, Vellore, India
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- Department of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Christian Medical College Hospital, Vellore, India.
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de Oliveira Perestrelo B, Feres de Melo AR, de Sant'Anna GR, Leite MF. Compromised salivary parameters of children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2016; 121:262-8. [PMID: 26868468 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2015.11.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2015] [Revised: 11/20/2015] [Accepted: 11/28/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the salivary parameters of individuals with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and determine if there is a correlation with the simplified oral hygiene index (OHI-S). STUDY DESIGN Stimulated whole saliva was collected from children, aged 6 to 12 years, with JIA (n = 36) and compared with saliva from a control group (CG) composed of healthy children matched by demographic characteristics (n = 36). Salivary parameters evaluated were amylase and peroxidase activities, calcium, phosphate, and total sialic acid concentration. Data were compared by two-tailed Student's t test, and salivary parameters were evaluated for correlations with OHI-S by Spearman's correlation. RESULTS The JIA group had a statistically significant reduction in all salivary parameters: α-amylase (20%) (CG, 9.84 ± 4.23; JIA 4.80 ± 3.10) and peroxidase (55%) (CG, 35.05 ± 14.97; JIA, 15.78 ± 6.44) activities, total sialic acid (25%) (CG, 0.024 ± 0.01; JIA, 0.010 ± 0.04), calcium (13%) (CG, 6.26 ± 2.26; JIA, 5.44 ± 2.26) and phosphate (50%) (CG, 10.88 ± 1.49; JIA, 5.45 ± 0.88) concentration compared with the CG (P ≤ .05). There were no significant correlations between the salivary parameters and OHI-S in either group. CONCLUSION JIA patients showed a reduction of different salivary parameters involved in maintaining oral health.
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the University Cruzeiro do Sul, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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Primary Sjögren's syndrome. Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol 2016; 30:189-220. [DOI: 10.1016/j.berh.2016.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2016] [Revised: 04/04/2016] [Accepted: 04/09/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Li QZ, Wakeland EK. Autoimmune Diseases in the Bioinformatics Paradigm. GENOMICS, PROTEOMICS & BIOINFORMATICS 2015; 13:205-7. [PMID: 26433001 PMCID: PMC4610968 DOI: 10.1016/j.gpb.2015.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2015] [Accepted: 09/23/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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