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Tamme K, Acosta S, Biloslavo A, Björck M, Casian D, Damaskos D, Forbes A, Kase K, Kisand K, Lakbar I, Mihnovitš V, Murruste M, Mändul M, Nuzzo A, Padar M, Starkopf J, Visconti D, Reintam Blaser A. Biomarkers In Prediction of Acute Mesenteric Ischaemia: a prospective multicentre study (BIPAMI study): a study protocol. BMC Surg 2024; 24:201. [PMID: 38961419 PMCID: PMC11221143 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-024-02491-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Acute mesenteric ischaemia (AMI) is a life-threatening disease where early diagnosis is critical to avoid morbidity and mortality from extensive irreversible bowel necrosis. Appropriate prediction of presence of bowel necrosis is currently not available but would help to choose the optimal method of treatment. The study aims to identify combinations of biomarkers that can reliably identify AMI and distinguish between potentially reversible and irreversible bowel ischaemia. METHODS This is a prospective multicentre study. Adult patients with clinical suspicion of AMI (n = 250) will be included. Blood will be sampled on admission, at and after interventions, or during the first 48 h of suspicion of AMI if no intervention undertaken. Samples will be collected and the following serum or plasma biomarkers measured at Tartu University Hospital laboratory: intestinal fatty acid-binding protein (I-FABP), alpha-glutathione S-transferase (Alpha- GST), interleukin 6 (IL-6), procalcitonin (PCT), ischaemia-modified albumin (IMA), D-lactate, D-dimer, signal peptide-CUB-EGF domain-containing protein 1 (SCUBE-1) and lipopolysaccharide-binding protein (LBP). Additionally, more common laboratory markers will be measured in routine clinical practice at study sites. Diagnosis of AMI will be confirmed by computed tomography angiography, surgery, endoscopy or autopsy. Student's t or Wilcoxon rank tests will be used for comparisons between transmural vs. suspected (but not confirmed) AMI (comparison A), confirmed AMI of any stage vs suspected AMI (comparison B) and non-transmural AMI vs transmural AMI (comparison C). Optimal cut-off values for each comparison will be identified based on the AUROC analysis and likelihood ratios calculated. Positive likelihood ratio > 10 (> 5) and negative likelihood ratio < 0.1 (< 0.2) indicate high (moderate) diagnostic accuracy, respectively. All biomarkers with at least moderate accuracy will be entered as binary covariates (using the best cutoffs) into the multivariable stepwise regression analysis to identify the best combination of biomarkers for all comparisons separately. The best models for each comparison will be used to construct a practical score to distinguish between no AMI, non-transmural AMI and transmural AMI. DISCUSSION As a result of this study, we aim to propose a score including set of biomarkers that can be used for diagnosis and decision-making in patients with suspected AMI. TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT06212921 (Registration Date 19-01-2024).
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- Kadri Tamme
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia.
- Tartu University Hospital, Tartu, Estonia.
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
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- General Surgery Department, Cattinara University Hospital, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Vascular Surgery, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of General Surgery Nr. 3, "Nicolae Testemitanu" State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Chisinau, Moldova
- Vascular Surgery Clinic, Institute of Emergency Medicine, Chisinau, Moldova
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- Department of General Surgery, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
- Tartu University Hospital, Tartu, Estonia
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
- Tartu University Hospital, Tartu, Estonia
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
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- Anesthesia and Critical Care Department B, Saint Eloi Teaching Hospital, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
- Tartu University Hospital, Tartu, Estonia
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
- Tartu University Hospital, Tartu, Estonia
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- Institute of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
- Estonian Genome Center, Institute of Genomics, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, IBD and Intestinal Failure, Intestinal Stroke Center, AP-HP. Nord, Beaujon Hospital, Paris Cité University, Paris, France
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
- Tartu University Hospital, Tartu, Estonia
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, Lucerne, Switzerland
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Karamese M, Gumus A, Atalay E, Tutuncu EE. Assessment of the levels of some prognostic biomolecules (galectins, ACE2, SCUBE1/2/3) in COVID-19 patients. Future Microbiol 2023; 18:1329-1337. [PMID: 37910069 DOI: 10.2217/fmb-2023-0099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023] Open
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Aim: Our aim was to investigate the differences between healthy people and COVID-19 patients in terms of some immunological biomolecules, especially including those related to the inflammation process. Materials & methods: A total of 180 participants (90 healthy controls and 90 COVID-19 patients) were included. The expression levels of eight different inflammation-related biomolecules were measured by the ELISA technique. Results: The mean levels of ACE2, ANG1-7, GAL3, GAL9, SCUBE1, SCUBE2 and SCUBE3 were elevated in COVID-19 patients when compared with healthy controls, while the mean level of GAL2 was lower in COVID-19 patients than controls. Conclusion: To understand the cytokine storm mechanism and related parameters, more detailed studies should be performed investigating more related biomolecules and related signaling pathways.
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- Murat Karamese
- Department of Medical Microbiology, Kafkas University, Faculty of Medicine, Kars, 36100, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Kafkas University, Faculty of Medicine, Kars, 36100, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kafkas University, Faculty of Medicine, Kars, 36100, Turkey
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, Etlik City Hospital, Ankara, 06100, Turkey
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Altuntaş G, Altuntaş M, Imamoğlu M, Çolakoğlu MK, Uydu HA, Bedir R. Diagnostic value of serum signal peptide-CUB-EGF-like domain-containing protein 1 levels in patients with acute appendicitis. REVISTA DA ASSOCIACAO MEDICA BRASILEIRA (1992) 2023; 69:e20230076. [PMID: 37585982 PMCID: PMC10427172 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.20230076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Acute appendicitis is one of the most common surgical causes of an acute abdomen among patients admitted to the emergency room due to abdominal pain. The clinical diagnosis of acute appendicitis is usually difficult and is made by evaluating the clinical, laboratory, and radiological findings together. The aim of this study was to investigate the diagnostic potential of signal peptide-CUB-EGF-like domain-containing protein 1 as a biomarker for acute appendicitis. METHODS A total of 67 adult patients without any comorbidities who presented to the emergency department with abdominal pain and were clinically diagnosed with acute appendicitis were included in the case group. The patients included in the study were classified into the negative appendectomy group and the acute appendicitis group according to their histopathological final diagnosis. In addition, 48 healthy volunteers without comorbidities were included in the control group. Signal peptide-CUB-EGF-like domain-containing protein 1 levels of patients and the control group were measured. RESULTS According to postoperative histopathological examinations of the patients, 7 (10.4%) patients were diagnosed with negative appendectomy, and 60 (89.6%) patients were diagnosed with acute appendicitis. Signal peptide-CUB-EGF-like domain-containing protein 1 levels were higher in the patients with acute appendicitis than in negative appendectomy patients (p=0.012). Signal peptide-CUB-EGF-like domain-containing protein 1 levels were also higher in the case group compared to the control group (p=0.001). CONCLUSION The admission signal peptide-CUB-EGF-like domain-containing protein 1 level was significantly higher in adults with acute appendicitis. The SCUBE1 level is a novel but promising biomarker that aids in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis.
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- Gürkan Altuntaş
- Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine – Rize, Turkey
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- Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine – Rize, Turkey
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- Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine – Trabzon, Turkey
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- Health Sciences University, Ankara City Hospital, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery – Ankara, Turkey
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- Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Biochemistry – Rize, Turkey
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- Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pathology – Rize, Turkey
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Xiao L, Wang M, Yang S, Li S, Huang Q, Xu L, Li Y, Fu Y. The diagnostic potential of plasma SCUBE-1 concentration for pulmonary embolism: A pilot study. THE CLINICAL RESPIRATORY JOURNAL 2023; 17:263-269. [PMID: 36748401 PMCID: PMC10113275 DOI: 10.1111/crj.13588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Revised: 12/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION This study aimed to investigate the potential application of plasma signal peptide-complement C1r/C1s, Uegf and Bmp1-epidermal growth factor domain-containing protein 1 (SCUBE-1) as a biomarker in the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE). METHODS This cross-sectional study enrolled 177 patients who underwent PE diagnostic test and 87 healthy controls. The results of CT pulmonary angiogram (CTPA) were used as reference standards for PE diagnosis. The levels of SCUBE-1 and D-dimer in participants' plasma were detected with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and compared among patients with confirmed PE, suspicious PE and healthy controls. The diagnostic values were analysed using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. In addition, differences in plasma SCUBE-1 levels were compared among patients with different risk stratifications. RESULTS The plasma SCUBE-1 concentration levels in patients with CTPA confirmed PE (14.28 ± 7.74 ng/ml) was significantly higher than those in the suspicious patients (11.11 ± 4.48 ng/ml) and in healthy control (4.40 ± 3.23 ng/ml) (P < 0.01). ROC curve analysis showed that at the cut-off of 7.789 ng/ml, SCUBE-1 has significant diagnostic value in differentiating PE patients from healthy control (AUC = 0.919, sensitivity = 81.25%, specificity = 92.13%), and the performance is more accurate than D-dimer (cut-off 273.4 ng/ml, AUC = 0.648, sensitivity = 65.75%, specificity = 67.42%). The combination of D-dimer with SCUBE-1 did not further improve the diagnostic value. However, SCUBE-1 did not show significant diagnostic value in identifying PE among suspicious patients There was no significant difference in SCUBE-1 level among different risk groups (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION We believe that SCUBE-1 could be a potential coagulation-related marker for the diagnosis of PE.
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- Lu Xiao
- Shenzhen Institute of Respiratory Diseases, The Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen People' s Hospital, Shenzhen, China.,Department of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Shenzhen Institute of Respiratory Diseases, The Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen People' s Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The seventh Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat sen University (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Institute of Respiratory Diseases, The Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen People' s Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Institute of Respiratory Diseases, The Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen People' s Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Institute of Respiratory Diseases, The Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen People' s Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Institute of Respiratory Diseases, The Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen People' s Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Institute of Respiratory Diseases, The Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen People' s Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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Erdoğan M, Findikli HA, Okuducu Teran İ. A novel biomarker for predicting sepsis mortality: SCUBE-1. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e24671. [PMID: 33578598 PMCID: PMC10545408 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000024671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Revised: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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ABSTRACT The mortality rate of patients diagnosed with sepsis is high. To date, many markers in sepsis patients have been studied to diagnose, determine their prognosis, and contribute to treatment. These studies were conducted in both experimental and clinical settings, but clinical trials remain limited. Therefore, more well-planned clinical studies are needed in patients with sepsis.The current study aimed to examine the prognostic role of signal peptide-CUB-epidermal growth factor-like domain-containing protein 1 (SCUBE-1) in sepsis and sepsis-related mortality. We also wanted to study its relationship with inflammatory markers and scoring systems.This prospective, cross-sectional, observational study included a total of 187 sepsis cases treated in the intensive care unit. Venous samples were obtained after diagnosis. The patients were separated into 2 groups: (1) the survivor group who were discharged or transferred within 28 days of the first diagnosis and (2) the nonsurvivor group who died within 28 days of the first diagnosis.The SCUBE-1, C-reactive protein, procalcitonin, creatinine, lactate values, acute physiology and chronic health evaluation 2, sequential organ failure assessment scores were significantly higher in the survivor group, and platelets were higher in the survivor group. In addition, SCUBE-1 positively correlated with the inflammatory markers C-reactive protein, lactate, sequential organ failure assessment, and acute physiology and chronic health evaluation 2. Additionally, the SCUBE-1 value predicts 28-day mortality, and the optimal cutoff value for predicting mortality is 4,73 pg/mL.Sepsis is a disease with high mortality. SCUBE-1 can be used as a new prognostic factor for sepsis patients.
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- Murat Erdoğan
- Department of Internal Medicine Intensive Care Unit, University of Health Sciences - Adana Health Practice and Research Center, Adana
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kahramanmaraş Necip Fazil City Hospital, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine Intensive Care Unit, University of Health Sciences - Adana Health Practice and Research Center, Adana
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Cekic AB, Gonenc Cekic O, Aygun A, Pasli S, Yaman Ozer S, Caner Karahan S, Turedi S, Acar S, Tatli O, Yulug E, Turkmen, Suha. The Diagnostic Value of ischemia-modified albumin (IMA) and signal peptide-CUB-EGF domain-containing protein-1 (SCUBE-1) in an Experimental Model of Strangulated Mechanical Bowel Obstruction. J INVEST SURG 2020; 35:450-456. [PMID: 33190564 DOI: 10.1080/08941939.2020.1847218] [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] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Mechanical bowel obstruction (MBO) is one of the principal pathologies requiring emergency surgery and a significant worldwide cause of morbidity. The identification of patients in whom bowel obstruction resolves spontaneously is important in terms of preventing unnecessary surgical interventions and future potential adhesions. The decision-making process is difficult in patients presenting without classic examination findings. METHODS 36 female Sprague-Dawley rats randomly divided into six experimental groups. In Group 1, 3 and 5, laparotomy was performed, with blood and tissue specimens being collected after 1, 2 and 6 h, respectively. In Group 2, 4 and 6, the ileum segment was ligated following laparotomy, and blood and tissue specimens were collected after 1, 2 and 6 h, respectively. The ileum specimens were examined macroscopically, after which 1-cm sections were taken and examined in terms of histopathological changes. IMA and SCUBE-1 levels were determined for each group, and macro- and microscopic tissue examination findings were compared between the groups. RESULTS Comparison within the groups exposed to waiting times of 1 h (groups 1 and 2), 2 h (groups 3 and 4) and 6 h (groups 5 and 6) revealed higher mean IMA and SCUBE-1 levels in rats undergoing ligation together with incision (groups 2, 4, and 6) compared to those undergoing laparotomy only (groups 1, 3, and 5). Correlation analysis was applied to determine the relationship between total scores obtained from histopathological examination and IMA and SCUBE-1 values. The analysis revealed strong, significant and positive correlation between histopathological examination scores and IMA (r=0.643, p=0.000) and SCUBE-1 (r=0.509, p=0.002) values. CONCLUSION The study findings showed that both IMA and SCUBE-1 values increased in a strangulated MBO model in rats. We think that IMA and SCUBE-1 values can be used as a markers of damage in the early period in strangulated MBO, and that the patient's surgery requirement can thus be determined in the early period.
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- Arif Burak Cekic
- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Kardeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Kanuni Training and Education Hospital, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ordu University, Ordu, Turkey
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Gumushane State Hospital, Gumushane, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Acibadem Taksim Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Emergency Medicine School of Medicine, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Istanbul, Turkey.,Department of Emergency Medicine, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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ÖZMEN FN, SULTANOĞLU H, ÇAVUŞ U, ÖZTÜRK A. Diagnostic Comparison Of Troponin and Scube 1 Levels In Patients Diagnosed with Stemi and Nstemi In The Emergency Department. KONURALP TIP DERGISI 2020. [DOI: 10.18521/ktd.759490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Bayoglu Tekin Y, Baki Erin K, Yilmaz A. Evaluation of SCUBE-1 levels as a placental dysfunction marker at gestational diabetes mellitus. Gynecol Endocrinol 2020; 36:417-420. [PMID: 31668102 DOI: 10.1080/09513590.2019.1683537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Objective: To evaluate the alteration of plasma levels of signal peptide-CUB-EGF domain-containing protein (SCUBE)-1 as a marker of endothelial dysfunction and vascular injury in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in comparison to healthy pregnant controls.Methods: A prospective study conducted at an antenatal outpatient clinic of a University hospital. Fifty pregnancies with GDM and thirty healthy pregnancies as controls were enrolled in the study.Results: There was no statistically significant difference between the groups in terms of age, gravidity, weight and BMI from pre-pregnancy until delivery, total weight gain, fetal weight and other hematological and biochemical parameters. SCUBE-1 levels were significantly higher in GDM patients (p = .007).Conclusions: Hyperglycemia predisposes to endothelial injury and vascular remodeling at GDM, and therefore, SCUBE-1 could be a predictor of vascular injury during pregnancy. Our study is the first to illustrate increased SCUBE-1 levels in GDM as a marker of placental endothelial dysfunction.
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- Yesim Bayoglu Tekin
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Sağlık Bilimleri University, School of Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Sağlık Bilimleri University, School of Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, School of Medicine, Rize, Turkey
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Investigation of SCUBE-1 levels in pediatric patients with beta-thalassemia. JOURNAL OF SURGERY AND MEDICINE 2019. [DOI: 10.28982/josam.653402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Icel E, Icel A, Mertoglu C, Tasli NG, Karakurt Y, Ucak T, Gunay M. Serum SCUBE-1 levels in patients with diabetic retinopathy. Int Ophthalmol 2019; 40:859-865. [PMID: 31792853 DOI: 10.1007/s10792-019-01249-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2019] [Accepted: 11/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE Signal peptide-CUB-Epidermal growth factor-like domain-containing protein 1 (SCUBE-1) is a protein expressed on the cell surface of endothelial cells and platelets. We aimed to determine the alterations in SCUBE-1 levels in patients at different stages of diabetic retinopathy (DR). MATERIALS AND METHODS Participants were grouped into 4 regarding the presence and stage of diabetic retinopathy as follows: control group (n 32), patients without DR (n 39), patients with background DR (n 42) and patients with proliferative DR (n 55). Age, gender, duration of diabetes, fasting blood glucose levels, serum hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), SCUBE-1 and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels of the patients were recorded. Central macular thickness and central macular volume were recorded and compared between groups. RESULTS Totally 136 patients with diabetes mellitus and 32 control cases were included in the study. There is a significant increase in SCUBE-1 and MDA levels with an advance in DR. In correlation analysis, there was only a significant correlation present between serum SCUBE-1 and MDA levels (p 0.001) but not with other parameters. CONCLUSION For the first time in literature, we determined a significant increase in SCUBE-1 levels in patients with DR. Moreover, with an advance in DR, SCUBE-1 levels were also increasing.
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- Erel Icel
- Ophthalmology Department, School of Medicine, Mengücek Gazi Training and Research Hospital, Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University, Erzincan, Turkey.
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- Internal Medicine Department, Mengücek Gazi Training and Research Hospital, Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University, Erzincan, Turkey
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- Medical Biochemistry Department, Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University, Erzincan, Turkey
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- Ophthalmology Department, School of Medicine, Mengücek Gazi Training and Research Hospital, Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University, Erzincan, Turkey
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- Ophthalmology Department, School of Medicine, Mengücek Gazi Training and Research Hospital, Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University, Erzincan, Turkey
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- Ophthalmology Department, School of Medicine, Mengücek Gazi Training and Research Hospital, Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University, Erzincan, Turkey
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- Medical Biochemistry Department, Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University, Erzincan, Turkey
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Sancaktar NÇ, Altınbaş A, Çekiç B. Protective Role of Dexmedetomidine on Ileum and Kidney Damage Caused by Mesenchymal Ischaemia in Rats. Turk J Anaesthesiol Reanim 2018; 46:470-477. [PMID: 30505610 DOI: 10.5152/tjar.2018.46244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2017] [Accepted: 06/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Objective The aim of this study was to demonstrate ischaemia reperfusion (IR) injury on the ileum and kidney tissue in rats and to evaluate the effect of dexmedetomidine administered at different doses and dosing schedules on recovery. Methods A total of 30 rats were randomly divided into five groups. Group I: sham; Group II: control; Group III: dexmedetomidine before ischaemia; Group IV: dexmedetomidine after ischaemia; and Group V: dexmedetomidine before and after ischaemia. The malondialdehyde (MDA) and signal peptide-CUB-EGF (epidermal growth factor) domain-containing protein 1 (SCUBE-1) levels of all subjects were studied from the serum, ileum, and kidney tissues. Moreover, the histopathology of ileum and kidney tissues was examined. Results The SCUBE-1 levels were found to be highly similar to the MDA levels in ischaemic groups. The serum SCUBE-1 levels obtained were significantly lower in Group V compared to Groups II, III and IV (p<0.001, p=0.003, p=0.013, respectively). The apoptosis indexes were found to be lower in groups receiving dexmedetomidine compared to Group II. The groups receiving dexmedetomidine were detected to have normal morphological appearance when compared to Group II. Conclusion In this study, the use of dexmedetomidine in the preoperative and peroperative periods may be beneficial in reducing the negative effects of IR injury.
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- Nuray Çakır Sancaktar
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, Yavuz Selim Bone Diseases and Rehabilitation Hospital, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, University of Health Sciences Ordu University Training and Research Hospital, Ordu, Turkey
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey
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Uyanikoglu H, Hilali NG, Yardimciel M, Koyuncu I. A new biomarker for the early diagnosis of ovarian torsion: SCUBE-1. Clin Exp Reprod Med 2018; 45:94-99. [PMID: 29984210 PMCID: PMC6030614 DOI: 10.5653/cerm.2018.45.2.94] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2017] [Revised: 02/08/2018] [Accepted: 03/30/2018] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Objective Prompt diagnosis and management are essential for saving the adnexal organs from infarction in cases of ovarian torsion (OT). This study aimed to determine the diagnostic significance of signal peptide, complement C1r/C1s, Uegf, and Bmp1 (CUB), and epidermal growth factor-like domain-containing protein-1 (SCUBE-1) levels in cases of OT, an emergent ischemic condition, and the relationship of SCUBE-1 with oxidative stress parameters. Methods This prospective study was conducted among 15 OT patients and 20 age- and gravidity-matched healthy women. SCUBE-1 serum concentrations were determined by using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. In addition, oxidative stress was evaluated by measuring the serum levels of advanced oxidation protein products (AOPP), ferric reducing ability of plasma (FRAP), and glutathione (GSH). Results The SCUBE-1 titers were significantly higher in the patients with OT than in the controls (p=0.008). In addition, serum FRAP and GSH levels were significantly lower in the OT patients than in the controls (p<0.001 for both). Serum AOPP levels were higher in the OT patients, but this trend was not statistically significant (p>0.05). Furthermore, there were no correlations between SCUBE-1 levels and age, gravidity, parity, cyst size, and AOPP, FRAP, or GSH levels (p>0.05). Conclusion We believe that SCUBE-1 may be a promising biomarker for the early diagnosis of OT.
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- Hacer Uyanikoglu
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Harran University, Sanliurfa, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Harran University, Sanliurfa, Turkey
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Harran University, Sanliurfa, Turkey
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Harran University, Sanliurfa, Turkey
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Ardic S, Gumrukcu A, Gonenc Cekic O, Erdem M, Reis Kose GD, Demir S, Kose B, Yulug E, Mentese A, Turedi S. The value of endoplasmic reticulum stress markers (GRP78 and CHOP) in the diagnosis of acute mesenteric ischemia. Am J Emerg Med 2018; 37:596-602. [PMID: 29958740 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2018.06.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2018] [Revised: 06/12/2018] [Accepted: 06/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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AIM To evaluate levels of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress markers GRP78 and CHOP in acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) and to examine relations with degrees of AMI-related intestinal injury. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-four rats were divided into four groups. Group I and Group III represented the control groups, from which blood and tissue specimens were collected 2 and 6 h after laparotomy without superior mesenteric artery (SMA) ligation. Group II and Group IV constituted the ischemia groups, from which blood and tissue specimens were collected 2 and 6 h after SMA ligation. The ER stress markers GRP78 and CHOP, total oxidant status (TOS), total antioxidant status (TAS), and the oxidative stress index (OSI) were investigated in each group. Ileum specimens were assessed in terms of ischemic injury, and appropriate comparisons were performed. RESULTS Significantly higher GRP78, CHOP, TOS, and TAS values were determined in the ischemia groups (groups II and IV) compared to the control groups (groups I and III). This elevation was greater in the 6 h ischemia group, the group exposed to the greatest ischemic injury (Group IV). Significant and powerful correlation was present between histopathological damage and levels of the ER stress markers and oxidative markers. CONCLUSION According to our results, ER stress markers (GRP78 and CHOP) increase significantly following ischemic injury. This elevation has the potential to be used diagnostically and also in prognostic terms due to the powerful correlation it exhibits with AMI-related ischemic injury.
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- Senol Ardic
- University of Health Science, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Trabzon, Turkey
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- University of Health Science, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Trabzon, Turkey
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- University of Health Science, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Trabzon, Turkey
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- University of Health Science, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Karadeniz Technical University, Vocational School of Health Sciences, Program of Medical Laboratory Techniques, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Trabzon, Turkey.
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Uzun Ö, Kaban I, Midi A, Uysal H, Boran AB, Bacanakgil BH, Tarbaghia M. Diagnostic value of signal peptide-CUB-EGF domain-containing protein 1 as an early and late biochemical marker in the ovarian torsion rat model. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2018; 44:1092-1099. [PMID: 29607598 DOI: 10.1111/jog.13630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2017] [Accepted: 02/08/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS Signal peptide-CUB-EGF (epidermal growth factor-like protein) domain-containing protein 1 (SCUBE1) is an experimental marker of ischemia that has been previously studied both in rat models and humans. In this study, we aim to investigate the importance of SCUBE1 levels in ovarian torsion using an ovarian torsion model in rats. METHODS A total of 18 Sprague-Dawley rats were equally divided into three groups. Group 1 (n = 6) was the Sham group and was only given a laparotomy procedure. Group 2 (n = 6) underwent bilateral ovarian torsion and ovarian ischemia lasting 8 h. Group 3 (n = 6) was subjected to bilateral ovarian torsion and ischemia lasting 24 h. Blood samples were collected from all three groups after the operations, and SCUBE1 levels were studied. Ovarian samples were collected, and microscopic evaluation was performed. The correlation of SCUBE1 levels and histopathological findings were investigated. RESULTS The mean SCUBE1 level of group 3 was statistically higher than other groups (P < 0.01). Follicular degeneration and infiltration of inflammatory cells were, respectively, statistically significant in groups 2 and 3 (P = 0.002 and P = 0.045, respectively). CONCLUSION SCUBE1 can be useful in diagnosing ovarian torsion during the first 24 h, but more randomized controlled studies are necessary in order to implement it in clinical settings.
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- Özgür Uzun
- Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Bahçeşehir University Medical Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Student, Bahçeşehir University Medical Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Student, Bahçeşehir University Medical Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey
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Comparison of the diagnostic values of vascular adhesion protein-1 and intestinal fatty acid-binding protein in the diagnosis of acute mesenteric ischemia. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2018; 45:545-553. [DOI: 10.1007/s00068-018-0944-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2017] [Accepted: 03/20/2018] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Karagüzel E, Menteşe A, Kazaz İO, Demir S, Örem A, Okatan AE, Altay DU, Yaman SÖ. SCUBE1: a promising biomarker in renal cell cancer. Int Braz J Urol 2017; 43:638-643. [PMID: 28379666 PMCID: PMC5557438 DOI: 10.1590/s1677-5538.ibju.2016.0316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2016] [Accepted: 01/04/2017] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To investigate the efficacy of signal peptide-CUB-EGF domain-containing protein 1 (SCUBE-1) as a novel biomarker of renal tumors. MATERIALS AND METHODS 48 individuals were included in the study. The patient group (Group-1) consisted of 23 subjects diagnosed with renal tumor, and the control group (Group-2) of 25 healthy individuals. Patients diagnosed with renal tumor received surgical treatment consisting of radical or partial nephrectomy. Blood specimens were collected following overnight fasting. Signal peptide-CUB-EGF domain-containing protein 1 (SCUBE-1), soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR) and carbonic anhydrase IX (CA IX) levels were measured from plasma samples. Patients in groups 1 and 2 were compared in terms of these biochemical parameters. RESULTS The 23-member renal tumor group was made up of 17 (73.91%) male and 6 (26.08%) female patients with a mean age of 58.5±15.7 years (range 25 to 80). The 24-member healthy control group was made up of 16 (64%) male and 9 (36%) female subjects with a mean age of 52.4±9.12 years (range 40 to 67). Analysis revealed significant elevation in SCUBE-1 levels in the renal tumor group (p=0.005). No significant differences were detected between the groups with regard to CA IX or suPAR measurements (p=0.062 vs. p=0.176). CONCLUSIONS SCUBE-1 appears to represent a promising biomarker in the diagnosis and follow-up of patients with renal tumor.
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- Ersagun Karagüzel
- Department of Urology, Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Medicine, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Program of Medical Laboratory Techniques, Karadeniz Technical University, Vocational School of Health Sciences, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Medicine, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Karadeniz Technical University, School of Medicine, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Medicine, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Medicine, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Processing Technology, Ordu University, Ulubey Vocational School, Ordu, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Medicine, Trabzon, Turkey
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Orem A, Arıca DA, Mentese A, Yaman SO, Ural ZK, Bahadır S. Platelet-endothelial molecule SCUBE1 levels in patients with Behcet's disease: A preliminary study. Clin Chim Acta 2017; 473:157-159. [PMID: 28842176 DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2017.08.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2017] [Revised: 08/11/2017] [Accepted: 08/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Asım Orem
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Medicine, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Medicine, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Program of Medical Laboratory Techniques, Karadeniz Technical University, Vocational School of Health Sciences, Trabzon, Turkey.
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Medicine, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Medicine, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Medicine, Trabzon, Turkey
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Erem C, Civan N, Coskun H, Mentese A, Suleyman AK, Altay DU, Akgul Z, Deger O. Signal peptide-CUB-EGF domain-containing protein 1 (SCUBE1) levels in patients with overt and subclinical hyperthyroidism: effects of treatment. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf) 2016; 84:919-24. [PMID: 26417836 DOI: 10.1111/cen.12955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2015] [Revised: 09/01/2015] [Accepted: 09/21/2015] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Signal peptide-CUB-EGF domain-containing protein 1 (SCUBE1) has been shown to increase in parallel with platelet activation in acute ischaemic and thrombotic diseases. There has been no study evaluating SCUBE1 levels in patients with overt hyperthyroidism (OHyper) and subclinical hyperthyroidism (SHyper), conditions which are known to show impairment of both endothelial and platelet function. This study sought to evaluate SCUBE1 concentrations in patients with SHyper and OHyper, and assessed the effects of antithyroid drug (ATD) therapy on circulating SCUBE1 levels. DESIGN AND METHODS Forty-five untreated patients with OHyper, 20 untreated patients with SHyper and 30 age- and sex-matched healthy controls were prospectively included in the study. Biochemical and hormonal parameters were evaluated in all patients before and after treatment. RESULTS Compared with the control subjects, SCUBE1 levels were significantly increased in patients with SHyper and OHyper (P < 0·0001 and P = 0·002, respectively). SCUBE1 levels were not significantly different in patients with OHyper compared with patients with SHyper. There was no significant correlation between serum thyroid hormones and SCUBE1 levels. Plasma SCUBE1 levels decreased significantly in both OHyper and SHyper after ATD treatment (P < 0·05). CONCLUSIONS Increased SCUBE1 levels in both SHyper and OHyper patients may reflect increased platelet activation and possible endothelial dysfunction, which might augment the risk for atherosclerotic and atherothrombotic complications. SCUBE1 may be used as a reliable marker of endothelial damage in hyperthyroidism, especially in the subclinical period.
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- Cihangir Erem
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Public Health, Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Medicine, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Trabzon, Turkey
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Chen QH, Lin D, Zhou J, Deng G. Role of signal peptide-Cub-Egf domain-containing protein-1 in serum as a predictive biomarker of outcome after severe traumatic brain injury. Clin Chim Acta 2016; 456:63-66. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2016.02.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2016] [Revised: 02/17/2016] [Accepted: 02/26/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Turedi S, Tatli O, Alver A, Karaguzel E, Karaca Y, Turkmen S, Yulug E, Sumer A, Altay DU, Mentese A. The Diagnostic Value of Plasma SCUBE1, a Novel Biomarker of Platelet Activation, in Testicular Torsion: A Randomized, Controlled, Experimental Study. Urology 2015; 86:516-20. [PMID: 26166673 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2015.05.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2015] [Revised: 04/27/2015] [Accepted: 05/02/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the potential diagnostic value of plasma signal peptide, CUB (complement proteins C1r/C1s, Uegf, Bmp1) domain, epidermal growth factor (EGF)-like 1 (SCUBE1) protein in experimentally induced testicular torsion (TT). MATERIALS AND METHODS In this randomized, controlled, experimental study, 24 mature male Wistar rats were divided into four groups: 2- and 4-hour control (groups I and III, respectively), and 2- and 4-hour torsion (groups II and IV, respectively) groups. Torsion was performed by rotating the left testis 720° clockwise and maintained by fixing the testis. Plasma SCUBE1 levels and histopathological damage scores were compared. RESULTS There was significantly greater histopathological damage in the 4-hour torsion group compared with the other groups. SCUBE1 levels in this group were also higher than those in the other groups, and the difference was significant. There were significant correlations between histopathological scores and SCUBE1 levels. CONCLUSION SCUBE1, a novel marker of platelet activation, is elevated in TT. According to our results, platelet activation may play an important pathological role in tissue injury associated with testicular ischemia. Plasma SCUBE1 measurement may have diagnostic, therapeutic, or prognostic value in TT.
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- Suleyman Turedi
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Kanuni Training and Research Hospital, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Clinical Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Histology, Faculty of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey
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Turkmen S, Eryigit U, Karaca Y, Mentese A, Sumer UA, Yulug E, Aksut N, Gazioglu S, Gunduz A. Diagnostic value of plasma signal peptide-Cub-Egf domain-containing protein-1 (SCUBE-1) in an experimental model of acute ischemic stroke. Am J Emerg Med 2014; 33:262-5. [PMID: 25541225 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2014.11.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2014] [Revised: 11/17/2014] [Accepted: 11/26/2014] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study was intended to examine possible diagnostic value of plasma Signal Peptide-Cub-Egf domain-containing protein-1 (SCUBE1) levels in an experimental model of acute ischemic stroke. METHODS Twenty-four female Sprague Dawley rats were divided into four groups. Blood and brain tissue specimens were collected immediately following artery ligation (control; Group 1), 1h after ligation (Group 2), 2 h after ligation (Group 3) and 6h after ligation (Group 4). SCUBE1 levels were investigated in the serum specimens. The brain samples were examined histopathologically. Correlation analysis was performed between the values. RESULTS Median SCUBE1 values were 1.75 ng/ml in the control group, 3.80 ng/ml, 3.71 ng/ml and 4.19 ng/ml in the groups 2, 3 and 4, respectively (n=6 for each, P=0.004, for each group compared to control values). Histopathological analysis revealed median atrophic neuron percentages of 16% (in group 1), 42%, 55% and 76% in group 2, 3 and 4 respectively (n=6 for each, P=0.004, for each group compared to control group). A higly significant correlation was determined between SCUBE-1 levels and percentage of atrophic neurons (r=0.744 P=0.000). CONCLUSIONS In this experimental model of acute ischemic stroke plasma SCUBE1 levels rose from the 1st hour of induced stroke and remained high up to 6th hour tested. Results of this experimental study has a potential to become the basis for a clinical study to confirm whether SCUBE1 can be used as a biomarker in the early diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke patients.
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- Suha Turkmen
- Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Diyarbakır Selahaddin Eyyubi State Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Diyarbakır, Turkey.
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- Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Manisa State Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Manisa, Turkey
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- Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Trabzon, Turkey
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Sonmez E, Turkdogan KA, Karabacak M, Civelek C, Yilmaz C, Ozer OF, Çavuş UY. The diagnostic role of signal peptide-C1r/C1s, Uegf, and Bmp1-epidermal growth factor domain-containing protein 1 in non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome. Am J Emerg Med 2014; 33:21-4. [PMID: 25445868 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2014.09.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2014] [Revised: 09/23/2014] [Accepted: 09/29/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Chest pain and/or electrocardiogram changes in non-ST elevation or suspicious chest pain and cardiac marker elevations are defined as non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS). Serial electrocardiogram and marker follow-up are needed to make a diagnosis of NSTE-ACS and to eliminate noncoronary chest pain (NCCP). Signal peptide-C1r/C1s, Uegf, and Bmp1-epidermal growth factor domain-containing protein 1 (SCUBE1) is stored within the α granules of inactive platelets and secreted at a high rate during thrombosis. We believe that SCUBE1 may be a sensitive early diagnostic indicator in distinguishing coronary-induced chest pain from noncoronary-induced chest pain. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study included 190 patients with an initial diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome in the emergency department. Based on a definitive diagnosis, these patients were classified into 3 groups: ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), NSTE-ACS, and NCCP. RESULTS Plasma SCUBE1 levels were significantly higher in the STEMI group when compared with those of the other groups (P < .05). They were also significantly higher in the NSTE-ACS group when compared with those of the NCCP group (P < .01). Troponin I, creatinine kinase, and creatinine kinase MB levels were significantly different in the NSTE-ACS group when compared with those of the NCCP group (P < .05). CONCLUSION High rates of SCUBE1 were found both in the STEMI and NSTE-ACS patients. Furthermore, in the study group, SCUBE1 was an adequate marker for distinguishing NSTE-ACS from NCCP.
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- Ertan Sonmez
- Bezmialem Vakıf University, Department of Emergency Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey.
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- Isparta State Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Isparta, Turkey.
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- Bezmialem Vakıf University, Department of Emergency Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey.
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- Bezmialem Vakıf University, Department of Emergency Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey.
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- Bezmialem Vakıf University, Department of Emergency Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey.
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- Dişkapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
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Yang S, Fan X, Ding W, Liu B, Meng J, Wang K, Wu X, Li J. D-dimer as an early marker of severity in patients with acute superior mesenteric venous thrombosis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2014; 93:e270. [PMID: 25546667 PMCID: PMC4602603 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000000270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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No early serum marker of disease severity contributes to the treatment decision-making process of acute superior mesenteric venous thrombosis (ASMVT). This study aims to assess the value of serum D-dimer level in the first 3 days after admission as a severity marker of ASMVT patients. From May 2010 to June 2014, 50 consecutive patients of ASMVT were enrolled in this observational study. The serum D-dimer level was measured on a daily basis during the first 3 days after admission as well as other laboratory-testing parameters, clinical score, and outcome variables recorded during the same period. The maximum and mean D-dimer values were analyzed and compared with other potential markers for prediction of multiple-organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) and short-bowel syndrome (SBS). The correlation of D-dimer level with other potential severity markers and inflammation parameters were also studied. Both maximum and mean D-dimer level during the first 3 days of admission were significantly higher in patients with several clinical variables such as death within 30 days, bowel resection, sepsis, abdominal compartment syndrome, MODS, and SBS. In addition, serum D-dimer level showed precise prediction for MODS and SBS, greater than L-lactate and intestinal-type fatty acid-binding protein (I-FABP). The D-dimer level was correlated well with L-lactate, I-FABP, and APACHE II score on the first 3 days of admission. Poor correlation of D-dimer level and inflammation parameters, white blood cell count, and C-reactive protein level, was detected. D-dimer level could be an effective, early, and specific serum marker indicating the clinical evolution and outcome of ASMVT.
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- Shuofei Yang
- From the Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, Jiangsu Province, P.R. China
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