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Sales ACDS, Lopes LA, Vale MCDS, Costa MF, Lima JVDS, Silva JGMD, Ferreira BSDC, Nascimento VAD, Flor SEDS, Sousa ELCD, Paz BKB, Garcia RADS, Sousa EMD, Santos AFD, Silva LCND, Zagmignan A. Clinical Features, Biochemical Parameters, and Treatment Adherence of Individuals Who Started the Treatment for Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis during the Pandemic Period. J Clin Med 2023; 12:4843. [PMID: 37510958 PMCID: PMC10381187 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12144843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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This descriptive prospective study investigated the clinical features and treatment adherence of individuals who started the treatment for Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) during the COVID-19 pandemic in São Luís. Thirty-six TB patients and thirty-five age/sex-matched individuals were recruited between January 2021 and January 2022. The clinical features, sociodemographic information, and serum were obtained at the diagnosis time. Adherence to treatment and adverse reactions were investigated monthly. The most common symptoms in TB patients were cough (91.6%) and fever (83.3%). All TB patients had elevated pre-therapy levels of CRP and reduced HDL: 88.9% presented hypocalcemia and 47.2% showed elevated ALP and GGT. TB patients showed higher levels of ALT, AST, ALP, GGT, CRP, amylase, and triglycerides than the comparison group (p < 0.05), while the calcium levels were reduced (p < 0.0001). TB patients with anti-SARS-CoV-2-IgG antibodies (seroprevalence of 66.7%) presented higher values of amylase and lower CRP levels (p < 0.05). Most patients (~70%) reported at least one adverse drug reaction, mainly pruritus and nausea. The treatment abandonment rate was 19.2%. In conclusion, TB patients showed elevated pre-therapy levels of CRP, low levels of HDL, and hypocalcemia. Liver and pancreatic functions were also compromised in several patients before the therapy. The treatment non-adherence rate observed was similar to other studies performed before the pandemic period.
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- Amanda Caroline de Souza Sales
- Laboratory of Microbial Pathogenesis, CEUMA University, São Luís 65075-120, MA, Brazil
- Postgraduate Program in Microbial Biology, CEUMA University, São Luís 65075-120, MA, Brazil
- Laboratory of Clinical Analysis (LABORCEUMA), CEUMA University, São Luís 65075-120, MA, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Microbial Pathogenesis, CEUMA University, São Luís 65075-120, MA, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Microbial Pathogenesis, CEUMA University, São Luís 65075-120, MA, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Microbial Pathogenesis, CEUMA University, São Luís 65075-120, MA, Brazil
- Postgraduate Program in Microbial Biology, CEUMA University, São Luís 65075-120, MA, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Microbial Biology, CEUMA University, São Luís 65075-120, MA, Brazil
- Postgraduate Program in Health and Services Management, CEUMA University, São Luís 65075-120, MA, Brazil
- Laboratory of Immunology and Microbiology of Respiratory Infections, CEUMA University, São Luís 65075-120, MA, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Microbial Pathogenesis, CEUMA University, São Luís 65075-120, MA, Brazil
- Postgraduate Program in Microbial Biology, CEUMA University, São Luís 65075-120, MA, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Microbial Pathogenesis, CEUMA University, São Luís 65075-120, MA, Brazil
- Postgraduate Program in Microbial Biology, CEUMA University, São Luís 65075-120, MA, Brazil
- Postgraduate Program in Health and Services Management, CEUMA University, São Luís 65075-120, MA, Brazil
- Departament of Nutrition, CEUMA University, São Luís 65075-120, MA, Brazil
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Abnousian A, Vasquez J, Sasaninia K, Kelley M, Venketaraman V. Glutathione Modulates Efficacious Changes in the Immune Response against Tuberculosis. Biomedicines 2023; 11:biomedicines11051340. [PMID: 37239011 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11051340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Glutathione (GSH) is an antioxidant in human cells that is utilized to prevent damage occurred by reactive oxygen species, free radicals, peroxides, lipid peroxides, and heavy metals. Due to its immunological role in tuberculosis (TB), GSH is hypothesized to play an important part in the immune response against M. tb infection. In fact, one of the hallmark structures of TB is granuloma formation, which involves many types of immune cells. T cells, specifically, are a major component and are involved in the release of cytokines and activation of macrophages. GSH also serves an important function in macrophages, natural killer cells, and T cells in modulating their activation, their metabolism, proper cytokine release, proper redox activity, and free radical levels. For patients with increased susceptibility, such as those with HIV and type 2 diabetes, the demand for higher GSH levels is increased. GSH acts as an important immunomodulatory antioxidant by stabilizing redox activity, shifting of cytokine profile toward Th1 type response, and enhancing T lymphocytes. This review compiles reports showing the benefits of GSH in improving the immune responses against M. tb infection and the use of GSH as an adjunctive therapy for TB.
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- Arbi Abnousian
- College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA 91766, USA
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- College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA 91766, USA
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- College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA 91766, USA
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- Graduate College of Biomedical Sciences, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA 91768, USA
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- College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA 91766, USA
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Inflammation-mediated tissue damage in pulmonary tuberculosis and host-directed therapeutic strategies. Semin Immunol 2023; 65:101672. [PMID: 36469987 DOI: 10.1016/j.smim.2022.101672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2022] [Revised: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Treatment of tuberculosis (TB) involves the administration of anti-mycobacterial drugs for several months. The emergence of drug-resistant strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb, the causative agent) together with increased disease severity in people with co-morbidities such as diabetes mellitus and HIV have hampered efforts to reduce case fatality. In severe disease, TB pathology is largely attributable to over-exuberant host immune responses targeted at controlling bacterial replication. Non-resolving inflammation driven by host pro-inflammatory mediators in response to high bacterial load leads to pulmonary pathology including cavitation and fibrosis. The need to improve clinical outcomes and reduce treatment times has led to a two-pronged approach involving the development of novel antimicrobials as well as host-directed therapies (HDT) that favourably modulate immune responses to Mtb. HDT strategies incorporate aspects of immune modulation aimed at downregulating non-productive inflammatory responses and augmenting antimicrobial effector mechanisms to minimise pulmonary pathology and accelerate symptom resolution. HDT in combination with existing antimycobacterial agents offers a potentially promising strategy to improve the long-term outcome for TB patients. In this review, we describe components of the host immune response that contribute to inflammation and tissue damage in pulmonary TB, including cytokines, matrix metalloproteinases, lipid mediators, and neutrophil extracellular traps. We then proceed to review HDT directed at these pathways.
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Gauba K, Gupta S, Shekhawat J, Dutt N, Yadav D, Nag VL, Rao M, Sharma P, Banerjee M. Gene expression, levels and polymorphism (Ala16Val) of Mitochondrial Superoxide Dismutase in Tuberculosis patients of Rajasthan. Microbes Infect 2022; 25:105075. [PMID: 36356830 DOI: 10.1016/j.micinf.2022.105075] [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: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Infectious diseases cause redox imbalance and oxidative stress (OS) in host. Superoxide Dismutases(SOD) decrease this OS. SOD2 gene polymorphism can influence the expression and levels of enzyme. AIM To investigate the association of genetic polymorphism of MnSOD with enzyme levels and mRNA expression in TB patients. METHODS A total of 87 TB patients and 85 healthy individuals participated in the study. The serum SOD2 levels were measured by ELISA. Gene polymorphism was analysed using PCR-RFLP with BsaW1 as the restriction enzyme. Expression was studied by Real-TimePCR. Statistical significance was determined using the Mann-Whitney, Chi-square and Kruskal-Wallis tests and p value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS The median(IQR) serum SOD2 levels of TB patients were lower than those of healthy subjects (4.64(6.48) vs 11.35(20.36)ng/mL respectively,p < 0.001). SOD2 expression was significantly down-regulated in TB patients with a fold change value of 0.312. The Val/Val genotype was higher in the patient group than healthy subjects (36.8% vs 23.5%). However, the difference observed between serum SOD2 levels and mRNA expression in the different genotypes were statistically non-significant. CONCLUSION Significant difference was found between levels and expression of SOD2 in TB patients and healthy controls, but not for SOD2 gene polymorphism.
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- Kavya Gauba
- Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur, 342005, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur, 342005, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur, 342005, India
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur, 342005, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur, 342005, India
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- Department of Microbiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur, 342005, India
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Manipal, 576104, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur, 342005, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur, 342005, India.
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Oxidative stress and ER stress are related to severity of tubercular infection. Microb Pathog 2022; 172:105764. [PMID: 36087688 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2022.105764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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To report the markers of oxidative stress and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress in tuberculosis of differing severity. Ninety patients with tuberculosis, 30 each with pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB), Pott's spine (PS) and tuberculous meningitis (TBM) were included. The diagnosis and severity of the respective group was based on pre-defined criteria. Six-months outcome and complications (Hyponatremia, paradoxical worsening and Drug induced hepatitis(DIH)) were recorded. Serum Melanodehyde (MDA) , glutathione (GSH), total antioxidant capacity (TAC), ER stress markers ATF-4,GRP-78 and CHOP, were measured using spectrophotometry and real time PCR. The oxidative and ER stress markers were correlated with different subgroups, severity of TBM, complications and outcome. The severity of TBM correlated with alteration in oxidative and ER stress markers. MDA was related to hyponatremia (P = 0.045), paradoxical worsening (P = 0.035) and DIH (P = 0.038), TAC correlated with paradoxical worsening (P = 0.047) and DIH (P = 0.015). In PS, MDA correlated with paradoxical worsening (P = 0.032) and DIH (P = 0.032); and in PTB, MDA correlated with hyponatremia (P = 0.025) and DIH (P = 0.037). Changes in stress marker levels were more marked in TBM compared to PS and PTB. Outcome of TBM correlated with MDA (P = 0.002), PS to MDA(P = 0.004), TAC(P = 0.05) CHOP(P = 0.004), GRP78(P = 0.001), ATF4(P = 0.045) and PTB to MDA(P = 0.0450), TAC(P = 0.014), CHOP(P = 0.025) and GRP78(P = 0.035). Oxidative and ER stress markers seem to be related to severity of TB, its complications and outcome.
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Hebade MJ, Dhumal ST, Kamble SS, Deshmukh TR, Khedkar VM, Hese SV, Gacche RN, Dawane BS. DTP/SiO 2 Assisted Synthesis of New Benzimidazole-Thiazole Conjugates Targeting Antitubercular and Antioxidant Activities. Polycycl Aromat Compd 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/10406638.2022.2056210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Madhav J. Hebade
- Department of Chemistry, Badrinarayan Barwale Mahavidyalaya, Jalna, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Ramkrishna Paramhansa Mahavidyalaya, Osmanabad, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Gramin Science (Vocational) College, Nanded, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Vishwakarma University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Chemistry, D. D. Bhoyar College of Arts and Science Mouda, Nagpur, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- School of Chemical Sciences, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded, India
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Oxidative Stress and Inflammatory Mediators in Exhaled Breath Condensate of Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis. A Pilot Study with a Biomarker Perspective. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10101572. [PMID: 34679707 PMCID: PMC8533495 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10101572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2021] [Revised: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the highest infectious burdens worldwide. An excess of inflammation and inadequate antioxidant defense mechanisms are believed to lead to chronic inflammation and lung damage in tuberculosis (TB). However, circulating metabolites do not always replicate lung-associated biomarkers that define the pathobiology of the disease. The objective of this study was to determine the utility of exhaled breath condensate (EBC), a non-invasive and straightforward sample, to evaluate alveolar space-derived metabolites of redox state and inflammation. We assessed the levels of exhaled oxidant/antioxidant parameters (8-isoprostane, MDA, GSH), inflammatory markers, such as nucleosomes, cytokines (IL-2, IL-4, IL-6 and IL-8, IL-10, GM-CSF, TNF-α, and IFN-γ) and lipid mediators (PGE2, LTB4, RvD1, and Mar1), in patients with recently diagnosed pulmonary TB and healthy controls’ EBC and serum. The TB patients showed 36% lower GSH levels, and 2-, 1.4-, 1.1-, and 50-fold higher levels of 8-isoprostanes, nucleosomes, IL-6, and LTB4, respectively, in EBC. There was no correlation between EBC and serum, highlighting the importance of measuring local biomarkers. Quantitation of local inflammatory molecules and redox states in EBC would help find biomarkers useful for pharmacological and follow-up studies in pulmonary tuberculosis.
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Bayrak BB, Yilmaz S, Hacihasanoglu Cakmak N, Yanardag R. The effects of edaravone, a free-radical scavenger in lung injury induced by valproic acid demonstrated via different biochemical parameters. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2021; 35:e22847. [PMID: 34309930 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.22847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2021] [Revised: 06/03/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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In this study, we aimed to evaluate whether edaravone (EDA) has a protective role against valproic acid (VPA)-induced lung damage via its antioxidative activity. Male Sprague-Dawley rats were split into four groups. Control (n = 8) rats; rats given EDA (30 mg kg-1 day-1 ; n = 10); rats given only (VPA, 500 mg kg-1 day-1 ; n = 10); rats given VPA + EDA (in the same dose and time) for 7 days. EDA and VPA were applied intraperitoneally. After 8 days, lung tissues were immediately taken from the rats. In lung homogenates, reduced glutathione, total antioxidant status levels, and superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, sodium/potassium ATPase, paraoxonase1, and carbonic anhydrase activities significantly abated, whereas catalase, glutathione reductase, glutathione-S-transferase activities insignificantly decreased in the VPA-treated group. In contrast, lipid peroxidation, reactive oxygen species, and total oxidant status levels, glycoprotein and protein carbonyl contents, nitric oxide, hydroxyproline levels, and xanthine oxidase, lactate dehydrogenase, arginase, and prolidase activities significantly increased in the VPA-given group. Administration of EDA caused the reverse effects. As a consequence, EDA prevented oxidative stress-mediated lung injury via its robust antioxidant effects.
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- Bertan B Bayrak
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Avcilar-Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Avcilar-Istanbul, Turkey
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- Pharmacy Services, Vocational School of Health Services, Istanbul Medipol University, Beykoz-Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Avcilar-Istanbul, Turkey
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Increased vegetable and fruit intake is associated with reduced failure rate of tuberculosis treatment: a hospital-based cohort study in China. Br J Nutr 2021; 125:926-933. [PMID: 32873351 DOI: 10.1017/s0007114520003438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Increased intake of vegetables and fruits has been associated with reduced risk of tuberculosis infection. Vegetables and fruits exert immunoregulatory effects; however, it is not clear whether vegetables and fruits have an adjuvant treatment effect on tuberculosis. Between 2009 and 2013, a hospital-based cohort study was conducted in Linyi, Shandong Province, China. Treatment outcome was ascertained by sputum smear and chest computerised tomography, and dietary intake was assessed by a semi-quantitative FFQ. The dietary questionnaire was conducted at the end of month 2 of treatment initiation. Participants recalled their dietary intake of the previous 2 months. A total of 2309 patients were enrolled in this study. After 6 months of treatment, 2099 patients were successfully treated and 210 were uncured. In multivariate models, higher intake of total vegetables and fruits (OR 0·70; 95 % CI 0·49, 0·99), total vegetables (OR 0·68; 95 % CI 0·48, 0·97), dark-coloured vegetables (OR 0·61; 95 % CI 0·43, 0·86) and light-coloured vegetables (OR 0·67; 95 % CI 0·48, 0·95) were associated with reduced failure rate of tuberculosis treatment. No association was found between total fruit intake and reduced failure rate of tuberculosis treatment (OR 0·98; 95 % CI 0·70, 1·37). High intake of total vegetables and fruits, especially vegetables, is associated with lower risk of failure of tuberculosis treatment in pulmonary tuberculosis patients. The results provide important information for dietary guidelines during tuberculosis treatment.
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Variations of Serum Oxidative Stress Biomarkers under First-Line Antituberculosis Treatment: A Pilot Study. J Pers Med 2021; 11:jpm11020112. [PMID: 33572362 PMCID: PMC7916141 DOI: 10.3390/jpm11020112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Revised: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 02/05/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the highest infectious burdens worldwide, and pathogenesis is yet incompletely elucidated. Bacilli dissemination is due to poor antioxidant defense mechanisms and intensified oxidative stress. There are few recent studies that analyzed and compared free radicals or antioxidant status before and after anti-TB treatment. Hence, the present study underlines the need to identify oxidative stress as it could be a useful tool in TB monitorisation. Thirty newly diagnosed patients with pulmonary TB were included after signing an informed consent. Blood was collected before receiving first-line anti-tubercular therapy (T0) and after 60 days (T2). Spectrophotometric methods were used to quantify oxidative parameters (TBARS—thiobarbituric acid reactive species); enzymatic antioxidants such as SOD (superoxide dismutase), CAT (catalase), GPx (glutathione peroxidase), and TAC (total antioxidant capacity); and non-enzymatic antioxidants such as GSH (reduced glutathione). A moderate positive correlation was found between GSH and TAC (r = 0.63, p-value = 0.046) and GSH and SOD (r = 0.64, p-value = 0.041) at T2. Increased values of GSH, CAT, and SOD were noted at T2 in comparison with T0, while GPx, TAC, and TBARS decreased at T2. A better monitorisation in TB could be based on oxidative stress and antioxidant status. Nevertheless, restoring redox host balance could reduce TB progression.
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Ejigu DA, Abay SM. N-Acetyl Cysteine as an Adjunct in the Treatment of Tuberculosis. Tuberc Res Treat 2020; 2020:5907839. [PMID: 32411461 PMCID: PMC7210531 DOI: 10.1155/2020/5907839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2019] [Revised: 03/04/2020] [Accepted: 04/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Oxidative stress is a common feature of tuberculosis (TB), and persons with reduced antioxidants are at more risk of TB. TB patients with relatively severe oxidative stress had also more advanced disease as measured by the Karnofsky performance index. Since adverse effects from anti-TB drugs are also mediated by free radicals, TB patients are prone to side effects, such as hearing loss. In previous articles, researchers appealed for clinical trials aiming at evaluating N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) in attenuating the dreaded hearing loss during multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) treatment. However, before embarking on such trials, considerations of NAC's overall impact on TB treatment are crucial. Unfortunately, such a comprehensive report on NAC is missing in the literature and this manuscript reviews the broader effect of NAC on TB treatment. This paper discusses NAC's effect on mycobacterial clearance, hearing loss, drug-induced liver injury, and its interaction with anti-TB drugs. Based on the evidence accrued to date, NAC appears to have various beneficial effects on TB treatment. However, despite the favorable interaction between NAC and first-line anti-TB drugs, the interaction between the antioxidant and some of the second-line anti-TB drugs needs further investigations.
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- Dawit A. Ejigu
- Department of Pharmacology, St Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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