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Accuracy of an experimental whole-blood test for detecting reactivation of echinococcal cysts. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 2021; 15:e0009648. [PMID: 34415898 PMCID: PMC8378729 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0009648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a complex disease for which clear understanding of clinical manifestations is needed to avoid misdiagnosis, inappropriate treatment, and severe complications. We evaluated the accuracy of a whole-blood stimulation test based on Interleukin (IL)-4 detection in response to Antigen B (AgB) of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato to discriminate cyst viability and detect cyst reactivation in patients with hepatic CE. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS Thirty patients with CE3b cysts and 37 patients with spontaneously-inactivated CE4-CE5 cysts were recruited (T0). After enrollment, 5 patients with CE3b cysts received albendazole, resulting in cyst solidification (CE4) in 4/5. Within a two-year follow-up, the whole-blood test was repeated at two time-points, in ≥14 (T1) and in ≥4 (T2) patients per group. IL-4 and a panel of other soluble factors were measured in the stimulated plasma. Baseline IL-4 levels were significantly higher in patients with CE3b compared to those with CE4 cysts (p = 0.006). Test accuracy for CE3b diagnosis had a sensitivity of 33-60% and a specificity of 76-95%, depending on the cut-off applied. Overall, IL-4 levels did not change significantly over time in either group; however, patients within the CE3b group showed a significant decrease of IL-1ra, IL-6, IL-8, G-CSF, IFN-γ, IP-10, MCP-1, MIP-1α, FGF at T1 compared to T0 (p≤0.042). CONCLUSIONS/SIGNIFICANCE Whole-blood IL-4-response to AgB is significantly higher in patients with active compared to inactive CE but apparently not modulated over time after treatment. On the contrary, the levels of IL-1ra, IL-6, IL-8, G-CSF, IFN-γ, IP-10, MCP-1, MIP-1α, FGF significantly decreased in active CE during follow-up. Additional studies are needed to understand whether these findings might have a clinical significance for patients' follow-up.
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Kandil A, Keles AG, Balci H, Demirci Tansel C. The Effects of Nitric Oxide and Inhibitor, and Combination of Albendazole and Praziquantel On Liver in Mice Injected with Echinococcus granulosus Larvae. Acta Trop 2021; 219:105917. [PMID: 33839085 DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2021.105917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2020] [Revised: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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In this study, the role of nitric oxide (NO) in the pathogenesis of hydatidosis and the interaction with effects of anthelmintic drugs, albendazole and praziquantel, were examined in larval infection caused by protoscolices obtained from hydatid cysts of sheep liver in Albino Balb/c mice. Animals were divided into ten groups including controls and infected groups. Larval infection was established with intraperitoneal injection of protoscolices. Eight months after infection with protoscolices, the infected animals were divided into 6 groups. The infected animals were given a selective inhibitor of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) L-N6-(1-Iminoethyl) lysine-hydrochloride (L-NIL), NO donor sodium nitroprusside (SNP), albendazole and praziquantel as anthelmintic drugs for 7 days. In addition, control groups were composed of intact group, control, anthelmintic drugs + L-NIL, and anthelmintic drugs + SNP. The liver and blood samples were taken for cytological, histological, immunohistochemical and biochemical analyses 7 days after treatments at the end of experiment. The animals injected with protoscolices showed histopathological changes including inflammation areas, infiltration and accumulation of leukocytes, dilation of sinusoids, and damage in endothelial cells and hepatocytes at light microscopy. Electron microscopy were revealed severe damage in sinusoidal endothelial cells, leukocytes especially eosinophils in sinusoid lumens and disorganization in endoplasmic reticulum and nuclear membrane. Endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) and iNOS reactions were increased in the tissue. Anthelmintic drugs decreased inflammation areas and damages; however, it did not change NOS reactions in the animals given protoscolices. L-NIL and SNP diminished both iNOS and eNOS reactions. Unlike the group administered the inhibitor, SNP treated group exhibited less inflammation areas. Combination of these substances and drugs resulted in decreased inflammation areas. eNOS and iNOS reactions decreased in the drugs and SNP administered group, while only iNOS reaction was decreased in L-NIL given infection group. In addition, the infected groups which received SNP displayed expanded sinusoids and hepatocytes with vacuoles, intriguingly. While levels of serum nitrite/nitrate elevated only in the infection group given drugs and SNP, it decreased in the L-NIL administered group. Tissue level of malondialdehyde increased in infection groups with drugs and SNP. In conclusion, the results indicated that NO plays an important role in the pathogenesis of hydatidosis.
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Boutemine IM, Amri M, Dorgham K, Amir ZC, Benazzouz S, Ameur F, Layaida K, Yssel H, Touil-Boukoffa C. Beneficial role of Pistacia lentiscus aqueous extract in experimental colitis: anti-inflammatory and potential therapeutic effects. Inflammopharmacology 2021; 29:1225-1239. [PMID: 34115225 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-021-00831-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2021] [Accepted: 05/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pistacia lentiscus L. (PL) is a flowering plant traditionally used in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. The extracts of this plant are endowed with strong pharmacological activities. The aim of our current study was to investigate the anti-inflammatory and potential therapeutic effects of PL leaves aqueous extract (PLAE) against Dextran Sulfate Sodium (DSS)-induced acute colitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS The therapeutic effect of PLAE was evaluated after orally administration of 3% DSS alone or concomitantly with PLAE (50, 100 or 200 mg/Kg). Mucosal lesions were assessed by macroscopic and histopathological examination. In this context, hemorrhage, diarrhea, weight loss, and disease activity index (DAI) were determined daily throughout the experiment. In the same way, hematoxylin-eosin and Alcian blue staining of colonic mucosal were used to evaluate, respectively, mucosal damages and mucus production. Furthermore, the levels of nitric oxide (NO), and pro-inflammatory cytokines [tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6)] were measured in plasma, as well as in colonic explants and peritoneal macrophages cultures supernatants. RESULTS Administration of DSS + PLAE indicated a significant reduction in clinical score of acute colitis DAI compared to DSS alone administration. Interestingly, histological analysis of the mucosa showed that DSS + PLAE-treated groups exhibited almost normal histology evidenced by an intact epithelium structure and less inflammatory cell infiltration in the mucosa. Alcian bleu staining revealed that DSS + PLAE-treated groups displayed almost normal mucus production. Importantly, a significant decrease in pro-inflammatory mediators (NO, IL-6 and TNF-α) levels in dose-dependent manner was reported in plasma, and culture supernatants of colonic explants and peritoneal macrophages from DSS + PLAE-treated mice compared to the DSS group. CONCLUSION Our results showed that the systemic and local anti-inflammatory activities of aqueous leaves extract of PL improve the clinical signs of acute colitis. Our data suggest that PLAE has beneficial effects and could constitute a promising approach against acute ulcerative colitis by targeting the deregulated immune response.
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- Insaf-Meriem Boutemine
- Team "Cytokines and NO Synthases", LBCM (Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology), FSB (Faculty of Biological Science), USTHB (University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene), BP 32, El-Alia, 16111, Algiers, Algeria
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- Team "Cytokines and NO Synthases", LBCM (Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology), FSB (Faculty of Biological Science), USTHB (University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene), BP 32, El-Alia, 16111, Algiers, Algeria
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- Center of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Inserm U1135 C.E.R.V.I. La Pitié-Salpétrière Hospital, Paris, France
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- Pathology Departement, Mustapha Pacha Hospital, Algiers, Algeria
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- Team "Cytokines and NO Synthases", LBCM (Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology), FSB (Faculty of Biological Science), USTHB (University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene), BP 32, El-Alia, 16111, Algiers, Algeria
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- Team "Cytokines and NO Synthases", LBCM (Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology), FSB (Faculty of Biological Science), USTHB (University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene), BP 32, El-Alia, 16111, Algiers, Algeria
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- Gastroenterology Department, Mustapha Pacha Hospital, Algiers, Algeria
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- Center of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Inserm U1135 C.E.R.V.I. La Pitié-Salpétrière Hospital, Paris, France
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- Team "Cytokines and NO Synthases", LBCM (Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology), FSB (Faculty of Biological Science), USTHB (University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene), BP 32, El-Alia, 16111, Algiers, Algeria.
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Corrêa F, Hidalgo C, Stoore C, Jiménez M, Hernández M, Paredes R. Cattle co-infection of Echinococcus granulosus and Fasciola hepatica results in a different systemic cytokine profile than single parasite infection. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0238909. [PMID: 32915902 PMCID: PMC7485845 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0238909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2020] [Accepted: 08/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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E. granulosus is a cestode that causes Cystic Echinococcosis (CE), a zoonotic disease with worldwide presence. The immune response generated by the host against the metacestode induces a permissive Th2 response, as opposed to pro-inflammatory Th1 response. In this view, mixed Th2 and regulatory responses allow parasite survival. Overall, larval Echinococcus infections induce strong regulatory responses. Fasciola hepatica, another common helminth parasite, represents a major infection in cattle. Co-infection with different parasite species in the same host, polyparasitism, is a common occurrence involving E. granulosus and F. hepatica in cattle. ‘While it is known that infection with F. hepatica also triggers a polarized Th2/Treg immune response, little is reported regarding effects on the systemic immune response of this example of polyparasitism. F. hepatica also triggers immune responses polarized to the Th2/ Treg spectrum. Serum samples from 107 animals were analyzed, and were divided according to their infection status and Echinococcal cysts fertility. Cytokines were measured utilizing a Milliplex Magnetic Bead Panel to detect IFN-γ, IL-1, IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, IL-12 and IL-18. Cattle infected only with F. hepatica had the highest concentration of every cytokine analyzed, with both 4.24 and 3.34-fold increases in IL-10 and IL-4, respectively, compared to control animals, followed by E. granulosus and F. hepatica co-infected animals with two-fold increase in IL-10 and IL-4, compared to control animals, suggesting that E. granulosus co-infection dampens the cattle Th2/Treg immune response against F. hepatica. When considering Echinococcal cyst fertility and systemic cytokine concentrations, fertile cysts had higher IFN-γ, IL-6 and IL-18 concentrations, while infertile cysts had higher IL-10 concentrations. These results show that E. granulosus co-infection lowers Th1 and Th2 cytokine serological concentration when compared to F. hepatica infection alone. E. granulosus infections show no difference in IFN-γ, IL-1, IL-2, IL-6 and IL-18 levels compared with control animals, highlighting the immune evasion mechanisms of this cestode.
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- Felipe Corrêa
- Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria, Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile
- Department of Companion Animal Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria, Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile
- Instituto de Ciencias Agroalimentarias, Animales y Ambientales (ICA3), Universidad de O’Higgins, San Fernando, Chile
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- Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria, Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile
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- Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria, Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Biología Periodontal y Departamento de Patología y Medicina Oral, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria, Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile
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Tilioua S, Mezioug D, Amir-Tidadini ZC, Medjdoub YM, Touil-Boukoffa C. Potential role of NF-κB pathway in the immuno-inflammatory responses during human cystic echinococcosis. Acta Trop 2020; 203:105306. [PMID: 31891707 DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2019.105306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2019] [Revised: 11/08/2019] [Accepted: 12/16/2019] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Cystic echinococcosis (CE) induces in the human host innate and adaptive immune response that plays an important role in controlling the immunopathogenesis. Due to the crucial role of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) in regulating immuno-inflammatory processes, we investigated its potential contribution in systemic and local immuno-inflammatory responses in primary CE patients and relapsed patients. The expression of NF-κB and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) was analyzed in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) as well as in pericystic layer of pulmonary hydatid cysts from Algerian primary CE patients and relapsed patients. Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and nitric oxide (NO) production was evaluated in plasma samples. Our results showed high iNOS and NF-κB expression in both PBMCs and pericystic histiocytes from primary CE patients. In addition, substantial amounts of systemic NO and TNF-α were detected in the same patients. Remarkably, relapsed patients exhibited a low NF-κB and iNOS expression associated with low amounts of plasmatic TNF-α and NO. Collectively, NF-κB/iNOS pathway is involved in the host defense mechanisms at the systemic and local level during primary CE. Our results indicate that the inhibition of this pathway in relapsed patients will attenuate protective immunity and promote parasite escape. This study allowed to identify a novel predictive biomarkers of hydatidosis.
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Petrone L, Albrich WC, Tamarozzi F, Frischknecht M, Gomez-Morales MA, Teggi A, Hoffmann M, Goletti D. Species specificity preliminary evaluation of an IL-4-based test for the differential diagnosis of human echinococcosis. Parasite Immunol 2020; 42:e12695. [PMID: 31884696 PMCID: PMC7154717 DOI: 10.1111/pim.12695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2019] [Revised: 12/18/2019] [Accepted: 12/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The diagnosis of cystic echinococcosis (CE) is based on imaging, while serology is a complementary test of particular use when imaging is inconclusive. Serology has several limitations. Among them, false‐positive results are often obtained in subjects with alveolar echinococcosis (AE), rendering difficult the differential diagnosis. We set up an immune assay based on IL‐4‐specific production after stimulating whole blood with an antigen B (AgB)‐enriched fraction from E granulosus that associates with CE and CE cysts in active stage. We aimed to evaluate potential cross‐reactivity of this test using samples from patients with AE. Twelve patients with AE were recruited; IL‐4 levels ranged from 0 to 0.07 pg/mL. Based on the previously identified cut‐off of 0.39 pg/mL using samples from patients with CE, none of samples from AE patients scored positive. In contrast, almost 80% of samples from AE patients scored positive in serology tests based on different E granulosus‐derived antigenic preparations. Our preliminary data show that this experimental whole‐blood assay has no cross‐reactivity in our cohort of patients with AE, in turn indicating a high specificity of the assay for CE diagnosis. This result supports further work towards the development of improved diagnostic tests for CE.
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- Linda Petrone
- Translational Research Unit, Department of Epidemiology and Preclinical Research, National Institute for Infectious Diseases Lazzaro Spallanzani-IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiology, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Foodborne and Neglected Parasitoses Unit, Department of Infectious Diseases, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiology, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Foodborne and Neglected Parasitoses Unit, Department of Infectious Diseases, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, Sant'Andrea Hospital University of Rome "Sapienza", Rome, Italy
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- Division of Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiology, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland.,Medical Department, Infectious Diseases Services, Kantonsspital Olten, Olten, Switzerland
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- Translational Research Unit, Department of Epidemiology and Preclinical Research, National Institute for Infectious Diseases Lazzaro Spallanzani-IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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Boutemine IM, Amri M, Amir ZC, Fitting C, Mecherara-Idjeri S, Layaida K, Sennoun N, Berkane S, Cavaillon JM, Touil-Boukoffa C. Gastro-protective, therapeutic and anti-inflammatory activities of Pistacia lentiscus L. fatty oil against ethanol-induced gastric ulcers in rats. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2018; 224:273-282. [PMID: 29859303 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2018.05.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2018] [Revised: 05/16/2018] [Accepted: 05/29/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Pistacia lentiscus L. (Anacardiaceae) (PL) is a flowering plant that grows in the Mediterranean area. It is traditionally used in the treatment of various skin, respiratory and gastrointestinal disorders AIM OF THE STUDY: In the present study, we investigated the anti-ulcerogenic activity of Pistacia lentiscus fatty oil (PLFO) on ethanol-induced gastric ulcers in Wistar rats MATERIAL AND METHODS: PLFO was orally administered to two experimental groups of rats before or after ethanol induction of gastric ulcer. The lesions of the gastric mucosa were evaluated by macroscopic and histopathological examination. In addition, the amount of nitric oxide (NO) and pro-inflammatory cytokines [tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6)] in the supernatant from cultures of gastric mucosa explants were assessed. Finally, the mucus production and iNOS (inducible NO synthase) expression were determined by histochemical and immunohistochemical analysis, respectively RESULT: Our results indicated that the PLFO pretreatment or PLFO treatment significantly reduced ulcerated and hemorrhagic areas. Additionally, pretreatment or treatment with PLFO after ethanol-induced ulceration significantly reduced the plasma concentration of NO. Furthermore, a significant decrease of NO, IL-6 and TNF-α levels was observed in explant culture supernatants. iNOS expression was also reduced in the gastric mucosa. In contrast, mucus production by goblet cells was enhanced. Interestingly, histological analysis of the gastric mucosa has indicated that PLFO- pretreated and treated groups displayed normal histology CONCLUSION: Our results demonstrate that PLFO display significant prophylactic and therapeutic effects against gastric ulcers. Importantly, the mechanism underlying PLFO activities might implicate inhibition of inflammatory responses during gastric ulcer.
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- Insaf-Meriem Boutemine
- Team "Cytokines and NO Synthases", LBCM (Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology), FSB (Faculty of Biological Science), USTHB (University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene), PB 32 El-Alia, 16111 Algiers, Algeria.
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- Team "Cytokines and NO Synthases", LBCM (Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology), FSB (Faculty of Biological Science), USTHB (University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene), PB 32 El-Alia, 16111 Algiers, Algeria.
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- Pathology department, Mustapha Pacha Hospital, Algiers, Algeria.
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- LAOF (Laboratory of Systematic Functional Organic Analysis), Faculty of Chemistry, USTHB (University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene), Algiers, Algeria.
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- Gastroenterology department, Mustapha Pacha Hospital, Algiers, Algeria.
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- Team "Cytokines and NO Synthases", LBCM (Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology), FSB (Faculty of Biological Science), USTHB (University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene), PB 32 El-Alia, 16111 Algiers, Algeria.
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- Gastroenterology department, Mustapha Pacha Hospital, Algiers, Algeria.
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- Team "Cytokines and NO Synthases", LBCM (Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology), FSB (Faculty of Biological Science), USTHB (University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene), PB 32 El-Alia, 16111 Algiers, Algeria.
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Vatankhah A, Ghaffari SMR, Vatankhah RG, Piurkó V, Tímár J, Avan A, Jazayeri MH. Characterization of cellular and humoral immune responses to alkaline phosphatase from fertile hydatid cysts in the human peripheral blood. J Cell Physiol 2018; 234:2765-2777. [DOI: 10.1002/jcp.27092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2018] [Accepted: 06/28/2018] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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- Ali Vatankhah
- Department of PathologySemmelweis UniversityBudapest Hungary
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- Department of PathologySemmelweis UniversityBudapest Hungary
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- Department of PathologySemmelweis UniversityBudapest Hungary
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- Metabolic Syndrome Research CenterMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhad Iran
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- Immunology Research CenterIran University of Medical SciencesTehran Iran
- Department of Immunology, School of MedicineIran University of Medical SciencesTehran Iran
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Increase of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and Decrease of MCP-1 and Some Updated Epidemiology Aspects of Cystic Echinococcosis Human Cases in Calabria Region. Mediators Inflamm 2018. [PMID: 29535593 PMCID: PMC5821955 DOI: 10.1155/2018/4283672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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We aim to investigate some of the pathogenetic mediators of the human echinococcosis and to obtain updated epidemiological findings on cases of echinococcosis in Calabria, Southern Italy. Echinococcosis diagnosis was based on imaging, serological investigations, and molecular assay. Indeed, real-time PCR indicated the presence of G2/G3 genotypes of Echinococcus granulosus complex. Regarding pathogenesis, a relevant novel tool of immune depression should be deemed the reduced level of serum MCP-1. Also, we found a previously unreported VEGF, possibly associated with neovascularization requested by the parasite cyst metabolism. Cytokine profiles suggest a bias of the immunity toward Th2 and Treg responses. Nitric oxide levels exhibited a significant decrease one week after therapy versus basal level measured before surgery and/or chemotherapy. An increase of serum total IgE class and IgG4 subclass was found in Echinococcus-positive patients versus controls. Our data demonstrated an endemic spreading, at least in the province of Catanzaro and neighboring Calabria territories, for such parasitosis with the novel issue of the number of female overcoming male cases. In conclusion, the novel findings of this study were the increased VEGF and the reduced serum MCP-1 in the studied cases, as well as the number of Echinococcus-infected females overcoming the infected males.
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Zeghir-Bouteldja R, Polomé A, Bousbata S, Touil-Boukoffa C. Comparative proteome profiling of hydatid fluid from Algerian patients reveals cyst location-related variation in Echinococcus granulosus. Acta Trop 2017; 171:199-206. [PMID: 28412048 DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2017.03.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2016] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Human cystic echinococcosis, an endemic zoonosis in Algeria, is caused by larvae of the cestode Echinococcus granulosus. Parasitic modulation of the immune response allows E. granulosus to persist in intermediate hosts. Previous in vitro and in vivo immunological studies have shown differences in host immune responses according to the status and location of the hydatid cysts in the body. In this study, a proteomic analysis of human hydatid fluids was performed to identify the proteins in hydatid cyst fluids. Hydatid fluid was obtained after cystic surgical removal from three patients with these cysts. The study was conducted on fertile hydatid fluids from lungs, vertebra, and infertile paravertebral fluids. Comparisons of the protein compositions of these fluids revealed differences in their protein profiles. These differences are probably related to the cyst location and fertility status of the parasite. Notably, our analysis identified new proteins from the parasite and human host. The identification of host proteins in hydatid fluids indicates that the hydatid walls are permeable allowing a high protein exchange rate between the metacestode and the affected tissue. Interestingly, our study also revealed that parasite antigenic protein expression variations reflect the differences observed in host immunostimulation.
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- Razika Zeghir-Bouteldja
- Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology, Team 'Cytokines and NO Synthases' Faculty of Biological Science University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene, USTHB, PB 32 El-Alia, Algiers 16111, Algeria; Department of Biological Science, Akli Mohand Oulhadj University, Bouira, Algeria.
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- Proteomic Platform, Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Molecular Biology, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium.
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- Proteomic Platform, Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Molecular Biology, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium.
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- Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology, Team 'Cytokines and NO Synthases' Faculty of Biological Science University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene, USTHB, PB 32 El-Alia, Algiers 16111, Algeria.
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Das D, Ramachandra V, Islam S, Bhattacharjee H, Biswas J, Koul A, Deka P, Deka A. Update on pathology of ocular parasitic disease. Indian J Ophthalmol 2016; 64:794-802. [PMID: 27958200 PMCID: PMC5200979 DOI: 10.4103/0301-4738.195590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2016] [Accepted: 10/18/2016] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
Abstract
Parasites are a group of eukaryotic organisms that may be free-living or form a symbiotic or parasitic relationship with the hosts. Consisting of over 800,000 recognized species, parasites may be unicellular (Protozoa) or multicellular (helminths and arthropods). The association of parasites with human population started long before the emergence of civilization. Parasitic zoonotic diseases are prevalent worldwide including India. Appropriate epidemiological data are lacking on existing zoonotic parasitic diseases, and newer diseases are emerging in our scenario. Systemic diseases such as cysticercosis, paragonimiasis, hydatidosis, and toxoplasmosis are fairly common. Acquired Toxoplasma infections are rising in immune-deficient individuals. Amongst the ocular parasitic diseases, various protozoas such as Cystoidea, trematodes, tissue flagellates, sporozoas etc. affect humans in general and eyes in particular, in different parts of the world. These zoonoses seem to be a real health related problem globally. Recent intensification of research throughout the world has led to specialization in biological fields, creating a conducive situation for researchers interested in this subject. The basics of parasitology lie in morphology, pathology, and with recent updates in molecular parasitology, the scope has extended further. The current review is to address the recent update in ophthalmic parasites with special reference to pathology and give a glimpse of further research in this field.
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- Dipankar Das
- Department of Ocular Pathology, Uveitis and Neuro-Ophthalmology Services, Sri Sankaradeva Nethralaya, Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Clinical and Pathology Service, Sri Sankaradeva Nethralaya, Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Department of Parasitology, College of Veterinary Science, Agricultural University, Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Clinical and Pathology Service, Sri Sankaradeva Nethralaya, Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Department of L and T, Ocular Pathology and Uveitis Services, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Clinical and Pathology Service, Sri Sankaradeva Nethralaya, Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Clinical and Pathology Service, Sri Sankaradeva Nethralaya, Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Clinical and Pathology Service, Sri Sankaradeva Nethralaya, Guwahati, Assam, India
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Ahmedi M, Belguendouz H, Messaoudene D, Mesbah-Amroun H, Terahi M, Lahlou-Boukoffa O, Touil-Boukoffa C. Influence des hormones stéroïdes sur la production de deux marqueurs inflammatoires, l’IL-12 et le monoxyde d’azote, au cours de la maladie de Behçet. J Fr Ophtalmol 2016; 39:333-40. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2015.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2015] [Revised: 10/24/2015] [Accepted: 11/12/2015] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Tamarozzi F, Mariconti M, Neumayr A, Brunetti E. The intermediate host immune response in cystic echinococcosis. Parasite Immunol 2016; 38:170-81. [DOI: 10.1111/pim.12301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2015] [Accepted: 12/09/2015] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- F. Tamarozzi
- Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Paediatric Sciences; University of Pavia; Pavia Italy
- WHO Collaborating Centre for Clinical Management of Cystic Echinococcosis; Pavia Italy
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- WHO Collaborating Centre for Clinical Management of Cystic Echinococcosis; Pavia Italy
- Division of Infectious and Tropical Diseases; San Matteo Hospital Foundation; Pavia Italy
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- Medical Services and Diagnostic; Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute; Basel Switzerland
- University of Basel; Basel Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Paediatric Sciences; University of Pavia; Pavia Italy
- WHO Collaborating Centre for Clinical Management of Cystic Echinococcosis; Pavia Italy
- Division of Infectious and Tropical Diseases; San Matteo Hospital Foundation; Pavia Italy
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Vatankhah A, Halász J, Piurkó V, Barbai T, Rásó E, Tímár J. Characterization of the inflammatory cell infiltrate and expression of costimulatory molecules in chronic echinococcus granulosus infection of the human liver. BMC Infect Dis 2015; 15:530. [PMID: 26578348 PMCID: PMC4647452 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-015-1252-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2015] [Accepted: 10/28/2015] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background The local immune responses to chronic echinococcal infections in various organs are largely unknown. Since the liver is the most frequently involved organ in such infections in human we aimed to characterize the inflammatory as well as immune cell infiltrate around hydatid cysts in the liver and compared to common inflammatory processes of the liver. Method Surgical samples from the liver of 21 cystic echinococcosis (CE) patients were studied and the distribution of different types of inflammatory and immune cells were determined by immunohistochemistry. Furthermore, expression levels of costimulatory CTLA4, CD28, CD80 and CD86 molecules were measured at RNA level by PCR. Liver biopsy samples from patients with steatohepatitis (SH, n = 11) and chronic hepatitis (CH, n = 11) were used as non-inflammatory and chronic inflammatory controls, respectively. The composition and density of the inflammatory and immune cell infiltrates have been compared by using morphometry. Results CD3+ T cells predominated the inflammatory infiltrate in all pathological processes, while in CE samples CD20+ B cells, in CH samples CD68+ macrophages were also frequent. Both myeloperoxidase (MPO) + leukocytes and CD68+ macrophages were found to be significantly decreased in CE as compared to either SH or CH samples. Concerning T cell subtypes, only CD8+ T cells were found to be significantly decreased in SH samples. CD1a + dendritic cells were almost completely missing from CE biopsies unlike in any other sample types. There were no differences detected in the mRNA expression of costimulatory molecules except decreased expression of CD28 in CE samples. Conclusion In the hydatid lesions of the liver of chronic echinococcal infections T cell-mediated immunity seems to be impaired as compared to other types of chronic inflammatory processes, suggesting an immunosuppressive role for Echinococcus granulosus, which deserve further attentions.
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- A Vatankhah
- 2nd Department of Pathology, Semmelweis University, Üllői u. 93, 1091, Budapest, Hungary. .,Molecular Oncology Research Group, MTA-SE, Budapest, Hungary.
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- 2nd Department of Pathology, Semmelweis University, Üllői u. 93, 1091, Budapest, Hungary. .,Molecular Oncology Research Group, MTA-SE, Budapest, Hungary.
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- 2nd Department of Pathology, Semmelweis University, Üllői u. 93, 1091, Budapest, Hungary. .,Molecular Oncology Research Group, MTA-SE, Budapest, Hungary.
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- 2nd Department of Pathology, Semmelweis University, Üllői u. 93, 1091, Budapest, Hungary. .,Molecular Oncology Research Group, MTA-SE, Budapest, Hungary.
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- 2nd Department of Pathology, Semmelweis University, Üllői u. 93, 1091, Budapest, Hungary. .,Molecular Oncology Research Group, MTA-SE, Budapest, Hungary.
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- 2nd Department of Pathology, Semmelweis University, Üllői u. 93, 1091, Budapest, Hungary. .,Molecular Oncology Research Group, MTA-SE, Budapest, Hungary.
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Zhang F, Pang N, Zhu Y, Zhou D, Zhao H, Hu J, Ma X, Li J, Wen H, Samten B, Fan H, Ding J. CCR7(lo)PD-1(hi) CXCR5(+) CD4(+) T cells are positively correlated with levels of IL-21 in active and transitional cystic echinococcosis patients. BMC Infect Dis 2015; 15:457. [PMID: 26503442 PMCID: PMC4624577 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-015-1156-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2014] [Accepted: 09/29/2015] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Background In our study, we investigated whether circulating T follicular helper (Tfh) and the related cytokines are involved in human cystic echinococcosis (CE). Methods A total of 64 patients with CE and 30 healthy controls were enrolled in this study. Percentages of CCR7loPD-1hi cells within CXCR5+ CD4+ T cells (circulating Tfh cells) were detected by flow cytometry. Levels of IL-21 and IL-4 in peripheral blood were detected by cytometric bead array. The mRNA expression of IL-21, IL-4, Bcl-6, and Blimp-1 in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were measured by real-time PCR. Levels of IgG1, IgG2, IgG3, and IgG4 in the patients’ sera were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results Percentages of circulating Tfh cells were significantly increased in the CE1, CE2, and CE3 groups (p < 0.05). The concentrations of IL-21 and IL-4 in the serum were significantly increased in CE1, CE2, and CE3 groups (p < 0.05). IL-21 was positively correlated with circulating Tfh cells in CE3 group (r = 0.779, p < 0.05). The mRNA levels of IL-21, IL-4, and Bcl-6 were increased in CE1, CE2, and CE3 groups. Levels of IgG1 and IgG4 in patients’ sera were increased in CE1, CE2, and CE3 groups. Levels of IgG2 and IgG3 were increased in CE4-5 group. Additionally, after stimulation with hydatid fluid in vitro, the levels of circulating Tfh cells, IL-21 and IL-4 in PBMCs isolated from CE patients were significantly increased (p < 0.05). Conclusions The levels of circulating Tfh and related cytokines were significantly increased in CE patients, suggesting that they are involved in human CE. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12879-015-1156-9) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Fengbo Zhang
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, 393 Xinyi Road, 830011, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, 393 Xinyi Road, 830011, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, 393 Xinyi Road, 830011, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China.
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qinghai University, 251 Xining Road, 810000, Xining, Qinghai, China.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, 393 Xinyi Road, 830011, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, 393 Xinyi Road, 830011, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, 393 Xinyi Road, 830011, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, 393 Xinyi Road, 830011, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, 393 Xinyi Road, 830011, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China.
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- Department of Pulmonary Immunology, University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler, Texas, 75708, USA.
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qinghai University, 251 Xining Road, 810000, Xining, Qinghai, China.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, 393 Xinyi Road, 830011, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China. .,Department of Immunology, School of Preclinical Medicine of Xinjiang Medical University, 393 Xinyi Road, 830011, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China.
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Amri M, Touil-Boukoffa C. A protective effect of the laminated layer on Echinococcus granulosus survival dependent on upregulation of host arginase. Acta Trop 2015; 149:186-94. [PMID: 26048557 DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2015.05.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2014] [Revised: 05/26/2015] [Accepted: 05/29/2015] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The role of nitric oxide (NO) in host defense against Echinococcus granulosus larvae was previously reported. However, NO production by NOS2 (inducible NO synthase) is counteracted by the expression of Arginase. In the present study, our aim is to evaluate the involvement of the laminated layer (external layer of parasitic cyst) in Arginase induction and the protoscoleces (living and infective part of the cyst) survival. Our in vitro results indicate that this cystic compound increases the Arginase activity in macrophages. Moreover, C-type lectin receptors (CLRs) with specificity for mannan and the TGF-β are implicated in this effect as shown after adding Mannan and Anti-TGFβ. Interestingly, the laminated layer increases protoscoleces survival in macrophages-parasite co-cultures. Our results indicate that the laminated layer protects E. granulosus against the NOS2 protective response through Arginase pathway, a hallmark of M2 macrophages.
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Soufli I, Toumi R, Rafa H, Amri M, Labsi M, Khelifi L, Nicoletti F, Touil-Boukoffa C. Crude extract of hydatid laminated layer from Echinococcus granulosus cyst attenuates mucosal intestinal damage and inflammatory responses in Dextran Sulfate Sodium induced colitis in mice. JOURNAL OF INFLAMMATION-LONDON 2015; 12:19. [PMID: 25844068 PMCID: PMC4384302 DOI: 10.1186/s12950-015-0063-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2014] [Accepted: 02/24/2015] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Background Inflammatory bowel disease is an immunologically mediated disease. Notably, it is less common in countries where there is a greater risk of exposure to helminths. In our study, we examined the modulatory effect of the laminated layer extracted from the cyst wall of a helminth parasite, Echinococcus granulosus, on dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis in mice. Methods An acute colitis was induced in BALB/c mice using 2.5% w/v DSS in drinking water. The crude extract of E. granulosus laminated layer was injected intraperitoneally daily, starting 3 days before colitis induction. The Disease Activity Index was monitored daily, colon length and weight were measured and histological scores were evaluated. Nitric oxide (NO) and cytokine levels (interferon γ (IFN-γ), tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) and interleukin 10 (IL-10)) were assessed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. In addition, the colonic expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) was examined. Statistical analyses were performed by one-way analysis of variance and the survival rate was analyzed by the long rank test. Results Hydatid laminated layer pretreatment significantly improved the clinical symptoms and histological scores (*** p < 0.01) observed during DSS-induced colitis and maintained mucus production by goblet cells. Furthermore, treatment with hydatid laminated layer caused a significant decrease in NO, IFN-γ (** p < 0.01) and TNF-α production (* p < 0.05) and an increase in IL-10 production. These results were associated with localized downregulation of iNOS and NF-κB expression. Conclusions Our results demonstrate the potent anti-inflammatory effects of hydatid laminated layer. Furthermore, preventive treatment with the laminated layer played a beneficial role in maintaining the integrity of the intestinal mucosal barrier against DSS-induced injury.
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- Imene Soufli
- Department of Biology, Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology, University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene USTHB, Algiers, Algeria
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- Department of Biology, Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology, University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene USTHB, Algiers, Algeria
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- Department of Biology, Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology, University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene USTHB, Algiers, Algeria
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- Department of Biology, Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology, University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene USTHB, Algiers, Algeria
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- Department of Biology, Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology, University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene USTHB, Algiers, Algeria
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- Department of Biology, Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology, University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene USTHB, Algiers, Algeria
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- Department of Biology, Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology, University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene USTHB, Algiers, Algeria
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Toumi R, Soufli I, Rafa H, Belkhelfa M, Biad A, Touil-Boukoffa C. Probiotic bacteria lactobacillus and bifidobacterium attenuate inflammation in dextran sulfate sodium-induced experimental colitis in mice. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol 2015; 27:615-27. [PMID: 25572742 DOI: 10.1177/039463201402700418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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It is widely accepted that inflammatory Bowel disease (IBD) arises from a dysregulated mucosal immune response to the enteric microbiota in the gut of a genetically susceptible individual. No definitive therapies are available for this inflammatory disorder. Therefore it became imperative to develop new strategies for treating this disease. Probiotics have emerged as a potential new therapeutic strategy for IBD, however their exact mechanisms of action is still poorly defined. In this study, we address the potential effect of a probiotic cocktail (Ultrabiotique®) composed of four live bacterial strains (L. acidophilus, L. plantarum, B. lactis and B.breve) to promote recovery from acute colitis. Probiotic was given to mice by oral gavage after the onset of colitis and the establishment of dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced intestinal injury. Clinical parameters were monitored daily, histological scores of colitis and the production of nitric oxide (NO) and interferon-γ (IFN-γ) were determined. In addition, TLR4, NF-κB and iNOS colonic expression were examined. Probiotic treatment ameliorated clinical symptoms and histological scores. NO and IFN-γ production in plasma were decreased by probiotic. These results were associated with reduced TLR4, iNOS and NF-кB expression in colonic tissue. In conclusion, probiotic exerted anti-inflammatory effects and contributed to a rapid recovery of DSS-induced acute colitis.
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- R Toumi
- Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology (LBCM), Cytokines and NOSynthases Team, FSBUSTHB, Bab Ezzouar, Algiers, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology (LBCM), Cytokines and NOSynthases Team, FSBUSTHB, Bab Ezzouar, Algiers, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology (LBCM), Cytokines and NOSynthases Team, FSBUSTHB, Bab Ezzouar, Algiers, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology (LBCM), Cytokines and NOSynthases Team, FSBUSTHB, Bab Ezzouar, Algiers, Algeria
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- Ain Taya University Hospital, Algiers, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology (LBCM), Cytokines and NOSynthases Team, FSBUSTHB, Bab Ezzouar, Algiers, Algeria
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Detection of serum cytokines before and after pharmacological and surgical treatment in patients with cystic echinococcosis. J Helminthol 2015; 90:91-5. [DOI: 10.1017/s0022149x15000085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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AbstractHuman cystic echinococcosis (CE), caused by Echinococcus granulosus, is one of the most important and widespread parasitic zoonoses. One of the problems that can be encountered after treating CE patients is the risk of post-surgical relapses or treatment failure, thus a long-term clinical and serological follow-up is required to evaluate the success or failure of therapy. In the present study immunological markers have been identified to indicate the effectiveness of pharmacological and surgical treatments. The relationship between serum cytokine levels and the outcome of chemotherapy and surgery was evaluated in 50 patients with CE. Serum interleukin (IL)-4, IL-10 and interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) concentrations were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) before and after pharmacological and surgical treatment. Serum cytokine levels of IL-4, IL-10 and IFN-γ were elevated in a significant proportion of patients during the active stage of disease. IL-4, IL-10 and IFN-γ were measurable in 41 (82%), 37 (74%) and 25 (50%) patients before the treatment. Clinical and radiological assessment of patients 2 years after pharmacological treatment has shown that 48 of 50 patients responded to treatment. IL-4 and IL-10 levels were decreased significantly (P< 0.05) in these patients. Conversely, patients who did not respond showed high levels of IL-4 and IL-10 and undetectable levels of IFN-γ. Hence these results suggest that serum IL-4 and IL-10 detection may be useful in the follow-up of patients with CE.
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IL-4 specific-response in whole blood associates with human Cystic Echinococcosis and cyst activity. J Infect 2014; 70:299-306. [PMID: 25444973 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinf.2014.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2014] [Revised: 09/15/2014] [Accepted: 10/17/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Human Cystic Echinococcosis (CE) is estimated in 2-3 million global cases. CE diagnosis and clinical management are based on imaging and serology, which lacks sensitivity and does not provide cyst stage information. This study aimed to evaluate tools for improving diagnosis by analysing the Interleukin (IL)-4-response to Antigen B (AgB) of Echinococcus granulosus. METHODS Whole blood (WB) and peripheral blood mononuclear cells were stimulated with AgB. IL-4 levels were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. RESULTS WB 1-day stimulation resulted the best experimental condition for evaluating AgB IL-4-response. IL-4 levels were significantly higher in CE patients than healthy donors (p ≤ 0.0001). A ROC analysis showed significant area under the curve (AUC) results (AUC, 0.85; p = 0.0001) identifying an IL-4 level cut-off point ≥0.39 pg/mL which predicted CE with 71.4% sensitivity and 93.3% specificity. Moreover, we found that IL-4 levels were significantly increased in patients with active cysts compared to those with inactive cysts (p ≤ 0.0001). ROC analysis showed significant AUC results (0.94; p = 0.0001) with a cut-off point of 4.6 pg/mL which predicted active cysts with 84.6% sensitivity and 92% specificity. CONCLUSIONS We found immunological correlates associated with CE and biological cyst activity.
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Immunology and immunodiagnosis of cystic echinococcosis: an update. Clin Dev Immunol 2011; 2012:101895. [PMID: 22235225 PMCID: PMC3253442 DOI: 10.1155/2012/101895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 127] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2011] [Accepted: 09/28/2011] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a cosmopolitan zoonosis caused by the larval cystic stage of the dog tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus. This complex multicellular pathogen produces various antigens which modulate the host immune response and promote parasite survival and development. The recent application of modern molecular and immunological approaches has revealed novel insights on the nature of the immune responses generated during the course of a hydatid infection, although many aspects of the Echinococcus-host interplay remain unexplored. This paper summarizes recent developments in our understanding of the immunology and diagnosis of echinococcosis, indicates areas where information is lacking, and suggests possible new strategies to improve serodiagnosis for practical application.
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Li RY, Peng Q, Jia B, Shi GQ, Zhao ZS, Shen H, Li HT. Antibody and cytokine responses to hydatid in experimentally infected Kazakh sheep with hydatidosis resistance haplotype. Parasitol Res 2010; 108:1131-7. [PMID: 21079993 DOI: 10.1007/s00436-010-2155-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2010] [Accepted: 11/03/2010] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Different MHC haplotype of Kazakh sheep has different resistance and susceptibility of hydatidosis. Notably, the MvaIbc-SacIIab-Hin1Iab haplotype of MHC-DRB1 exon two was associated with resistance hydatidosis. In order to analyze the antibody and cytokine responses to hydatidosis in Kazakh sheep with hydatidosis resistance haplotype, eight Kazakh sheep with the haplotype of MvaIbc-SacIIab-Hin1Iab were chosen as the test group, and other eight, which were not associated with hydatidosis resistance or susceptibility, were taken as control. After experimentally infected with hydatid orally, the blood was collected on 0, 7, 14, 30, 45, 60, 75, 90, 105, and 120 days. Serum and mRNA level of the cytokines IL-2, IFN-γ, TNF-α, IL-4, and IL-10 were evaluated by ELISA and fluorescence quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction, respectively. The total white blood cells and leukomonocytes were determined by automation cytoanalyze. The level of IgE, IgG, and IgM were evaluated by ELISA. The results showed that the total white blood cells and leukomonocytes in test group were significantly higher than in control on 7, 45, 90, and 105 days post-infection (p.i.). The serum level of IL-2 in test group was significantly higher than in control on 45 days p.i., while the difference of IL-2 mRNA expression between test and control group was not significant. The serum level of TNF-α in test group was significantly higher than in control at 90 and 105 days p.i., and the TNF-α mRNA in test group was also significantly higher than in control on 90 days p.i. The level of IgE, IgG, and IgM in test group was higher than in control, but none was significant. The results suggested that the test group, which was predominant of Th1, could induce the protective immunity, while the control, which was predominant of Th2, could induce the susceptibility to infection of hydatidosis.
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- Ren-Yan Li
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Sinkiang, 832003, People's Republic of China
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IFN-gamma, IL-5, IL-6 and IgE in patients infected with Giardia intestinalis. Folia Histochem Cytobiol 2009; 47:93-7. [PMID: 19419945 DOI: 10.2478/v10042-009-0013-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The immune system, its cellular and humoral response, is engaged by the host organism to fight against parasitic infections. The study group consisted of 90 patients (58 women and 32 men), aged 18-72 years, infected with G. intestinalis. The diagnosis was established based on laboratory investigations (stool examination, choloscopy, GSA-65). Blood for analysis was collected before (G1), and 2 weeks (G2) and 2 months (G3) after antiparasitic treatment. Control group consisted of 40 healthy subjects (22 women and 18 men), aged 20-45 years. The concentrations of IgE were assayed using a set of VIDAS (bioMerieux) and the concentrations of IL-5, IL-6, IFN-gamma were determined using a set of Quantikine human (R&D Systems). It was revealed that in giardiosis the concentrations of IgE and IL-5 in blood serum were twice as high, the concentration of IL-6 was two and a half times higher and the concentration of IFN-gamma was almost four times higher as compared to healthy controls.
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Zhang W, Ross AG, McManus DP. Mechanisms of Immunity in Hydatid Disease: Implications for Vaccine Development. THE JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY 2008; 181:6679-85. [DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.181.10.6679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 93] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Amri M, Aissa SA, Belguendouz H, Mezioug D, Touil-Boukoffa C. In vitro antihydatic action of IFN-gamma is dependent on the nitric oxide pathway. J Interferon Cytokine Res 2007; 27:781-7. [PMID: 17892399 DOI: 10.1089/jir.2007.0003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Hydatidosis is a widely endemic helminthic disease vectored in human by the larval stage of the metacestode Echinococcus granulosus. It is characterized by the long-term coexistence of chronic infection with detectable humoral and cellular responses against the macroparasite. Previous studies demonstrated interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma) and nitric oxide (NO) production (in vivo and in vitro) during hydatidosis. In this study, we tested the hypothesis that NO production after IFN-gamma induction may constitute a host defense against E. granulosus. We also investigated the IFN-gamma effect on protoscolices (larval form of the parasite) viability in coculture with hydatid patients' peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC). PBMCs from hydatic patients incubated with IFN-gamma (100 U/mL) alone are effective in the killing of protoscolices. This scolicidal activity is concomitant with elevation of nitrite levels. NO release and cytotoxic activity are inhibited by N-monomethyl-L-arginine (L-NMMA), a specific inhibitor of the NO pathway and increased by L-arginine, an NO precursor, and tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4), a nitric oxide synthase (NOS) cofactor. Our results indicate that IFN-gamma mediated iNOS induction as one of host defense mechanism against human E. granulosus infection.
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- Manel Amri
- Laboratoire de Biologie Cellulaire et Moléculaire, FSB-USTHB, Université Bab-Ezzouar, PB 32, 16111, Algiers, Algeria
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Parsak CK, Hanta I, Koltas IS, Sakman G, Akcam T, Kuleci S, Alabaz O. The Effectiveness of Nitric Oxide Derivates in Hydatid Disease. Visc Med 2007. [DOI: 10.1159/000103248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Guenane H, Hartani D, Chachoua L, Lahlou-Boukoffa OS, Mazari F, Touil-Boukoffa C. [Production of Th1/Th2 cytokines and nitric oxide in Behçet's uveitis and idiopathic uveitis]. J Fr Ophtalmol 2007; 29:146-52. [PMID: 16523155 DOI: 10.1016/s0181-5512(06)73762-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to investigate the role of Th1 (IFN-gamma and IL-12), Th2 (IL-10) cytokines and nitric oxide (NO) in the immunopathologic mechanisms of uveitis related to Behçet's disease and isolated idiopathic uveitis. PATIENTS AND METHOD This study was conducted on 24 patients with Behçet's syndrome who had active uveitis, ten of whom showed isolated uveitis classified as idiopathic uveitis, and 13 healthy controls. The levels of IFN-gamma, IL-12 and IL-10 in sera and supernatants of PBMC cultures stimulated by PHA were estimated using immunoenzymatic dosage (ELISA sandwich according to the methods recommended by Immunotech France). The production of NO was measured in vivo and in vitro for the same patients using the modified Griess method. RESULTS The induction of IFN-gamma and IL-12 was higher in the two groups of patients than in the controls (P<0.001). Significant IL-10 levels were recorded in 56.5% of patients with Behçet's disease presenting uveitis versus 30% of patients with idiopathic uveitis. NO production was more pronounced in idiopathic uveitis than in Behçet's syndrome (P<0.02). CONCLUSION The predominance of the Th1 profile was associated with high production of NO in idiopathic uveitis. A Th1/Th2 profile with a moderated increase in NO production was observed in Behçet's disease. Our data have a clinical impact. The observation of combined Th1/Th2 cytokines and NO elevation in both in vivo an in vitro experiments could have a predictive value in characterizing uveitis associated with Behçet's disease.
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- H Guenane
- Laboratoire de Biologie Cellulaire et Moléculaire, Faculté des Sciences Biologiques, USTHB Bab Ezzouar, Alger, Algérie.
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Echinococcosis is a cosmopolitan zoonosis caused by adult or larval stages of cestodes belonging to the genus Echinococcus (family Taeniidae). The two major species of medical and public health importance are Echinococcus granulosus and E. multilocularis, which cause cystic echinococcosis (CE) and alveolar echinococcosis (AE), respectively. Both CE and AE are both serious diseases, the latter especially so, with a high fatality rate and poor prognosis if managed inappropriately. This review discusses new concepts and approaches in the immunology and diagnosis of CE, but comparative reference has also been made to AE infection and to earlier pivotal studies of both diseases. The review considers immunity to infection in the intermediate and definitive hosts, innate resistance, evasion of the immune system, and vaccination of intermediate and definitive hosts, and it particularly emphasizes procedures for diagnosis of CE and AE, including the value of immunodiagnostic approaches. There is also discussion of the new advances in recombinant and related DNA technologies, especially application of PCR, that are providing powerful tools in the fields of vaccinology and molecular diagnosis of echinococcosis.
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- Wenbao Zhang
- Molecular Parasitology Laboratory, Australian Centre for International and Tropical Health and Nutrition, The Queensland Institute of Medical Research and The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4029, Australia
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Hardisson D, Nistal M, Casillas M. Granulomatosis broncocéntrica asociada a hidatidosis pulmonar. Arch Bronconeumol 2002. [DOI: 10.1016/s0300-2896(02)75174-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Riganò R, Profumo E, Ioppolo S, Notargiacomo S, Teggi A, Siracusano A. Serum cytokine detection in the clinical follow up of patients with cystic echinococcosis. Clin Exp Immunol 1999; 115:503-7. [PMID: 10193425 PMCID: PMC1905255 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2249.1999.00843.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The relation of serum cytokine levels and outcome of chemotherapy was evaluated in 15 patients with cystic echinococcosis. Serum IL-4, IL-10 and interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma) concentrations were determined by ELISA before and after a 3-month course of albendazole treatment: at least one serum sample per patient from 13 patients (87%) contained measurable amounts of IL-4; samples from five patients (33%) measurable amounts of IL-10 and samples from only two patients (13%) measurable amounts of IFN-gamma. Clinical assessment at 1 year after the end of therapy showed that 11 of the 15 patients had responded clinically. Seven of these patients had lower IL-4 serum concentrations, two had unchanged and two undetectable amounts (pre- versus post-therapy, n = 11, P = 0.008). Conversely, of the patients who did not respond, three had higher and one patient unchanged serum IL-4 concentrations. Serum IL-10 10 levels also decreased in all patients who responded (3/5) and increased in all patients who did not (2/5). No association was found between cytokine concentrations and cyst characteristics or antibody levels. Overall these data suggest that serum IL-4 detection may be useful in the follow up of patients with cystic echinococcosis.
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- R Riganò
- Laboratorio di Immunologia, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy
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Touil-Boukoffa C, Bauvois B, Sancéau J, Hamrioui B, Wietzerbin J. Production of nitric oxide (NO) in human hydatidosis: relationship between nitrite production and interferon-gamma levels. Biochimie 1998; 80:739-44. [PMID: 9865496 DOI: 10.1016/s0300-9084(99)80027-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Human hydatidosis is characterized by a prolonged coexistence of parasite (Echinococcus granulosus) and host without effective rejection. The basis of the immune response of the patient is poorly understood. Previously, we reported the presence of IFN, TNF-alpha and IL-6 activities in the serum of patients with liver and lung hydatidosis. In the present work, we have investigated the production of nitrite (NO2-) in the serum of hydatidic patients carrying hepatic and pulmonary cysts (range 36-300 microM). Our present data show a correlation between the production of nitrite + nitrate (NO2- + NO3-) and that of circulating cytokines IFN and IL-6. In relapsing patients who did not produce IFN and IL-6, the observed serum NO2- concentrations were low (range 10-37.2 microM), as compared to those detected in patients before surgery. Induction of NO synthase in leukocytes from hydatidic patients was induced by stimulating these cells with a specific parasitic antigen, Antigen-5, as assessed by the increased levels of NO3- + NO2- in the range of 60-85 microM for patients with liver hydatidosis, as compared to the 20-25 microM detected in healthy controls. Collectively, our data indicate that NO2- + NO3- levels correlate with IFN levels and immunoreactivity, and overall suggest that IFN-gamma and nitric oxide production together play a role in the host defense mechanisms in human hydatidosis.
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- C Touil-Boukoffa
- Laboratoire de Biochimie, ISN-USTHB, Université Bab-Ezzouar Algiers, Algeria
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