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Higashi Y, Yamakuchi M, Ibusuki A, Okubo A, Fukushige T, Hashiguchi T, Kanekura T. Neutrophil-Derived MicroRNA-1290 Promotes Keratinocyte Proliferation in Psoriasis. J Invest Dermatol 2024; 144:1471-1478.e6. [PMID: 38157932 DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2023.10.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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The pathological hallmark of psoriasis is the infiltration of neutrophils into the skin. Some neutrophil-derived microRNAs (miRNAs) serve as biomarkers for various diseases, but none have been reported for psoriasis. In this study, we investigated the involvement of miRNAs released from neutrophils in psoriasis pathogenesis. We compared the expression of miRNAs in the sera of patients with psoriasis with that in healthy individuals and found that the expression of 2 miRNAs-miR-223 and miR-1290-was significantly upregulated in the sera of patients with psoriasis. The serum levels of these miRNAs positively correlated with the PASI and CRP levels. We used all-trans retinoic acid to induce the differentiation of human promyelocytic leukemia HL-60 cells into neutrophil-like cells and found that the release of both miRNAs increased during differentiation. Furthermore, the release of miR-1290 was increased by TNF-α in neutrophil-like cells and human neutrophils. Treatment with the miR-1290 precursor promoted the proliferation of human keratinocytes, increased the proportion of S-phase cells, and upregulated the phosphorylation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2. These results suggest that miR-1290 plays a vital role in regulating neutrophil differentiation and keratinocyte proliferation and could be a serum marker of psoriasis severity.
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- Yuko Higashi
- Department of Dermatology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan.
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- Department of Laboratory and Vascular Medicine, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan.
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- Department of Dermatology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Laboratory and Vascular Medicine, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
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Mouhanni S, Hassani AA, Lekehal M, Bounssir A, Bakkali T, Lekehal B. Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm in psoriasis: A case report and review of literature. Int J Surg Case Rep 2024; 120:109829. [PMID: 38870660 PMCID: PMC11225200 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.109829] [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: 04/25/2024] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin condition, affects 4 % of the population and is associated with various comorbidities, making it a public health concern. CASE REPORT We discuss the case of a 50-year-old man with severe erythrodermic psoriasis who presented with a ruptured saccular abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), requiring emergency surgery with good postoperative follow-up. shedding light on the link between psoriasis and cardiovascular complications. DISCUSSION Psoriasis severity correlates with cardiovascular risk and shares common development pathways with aortic aneurysms such as systemic and aortic inflammation, and arterial stiffness, emphasizing the importance of managing both skin symptoms and systemic inflammation to reduce vascular comorbidities. Psoriasis patients have a higher risk of AAA, warranting consideration for AAA screening. Controversies exist regarding corticosteroid therapy and choice of surgical intervention for AAA in psoriatic patients. CONCLUSION Psoriasis patients face an increased risk of AAA, highlighting the need for vigilant screening and comprehensive management. Further research is essential to understanding the pathophysiological connections between psoriasis and arterial diseases, guiding preventive strategies and optimal medical treatments for these high-risk patients.
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- Safaa Mouhanni
- Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, Morocco; Vascular Surgery Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital Centre, Rabat 10104, Morocco.
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- Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, Morocco; Vascular Surgery Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital Centre, Rabat 10104, Morocco
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- Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, Morocco; Vascular Surgery Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital Centre, Rabat 10104, Morocco
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- Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, Morocco; Vascular Surgery Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital Centre, Rabat 10104, Morocco
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- Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, Morocco; Vascular Surgery Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital Centre, Rabat 10104, Morocco
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- Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, Morocco; Vascular Surgery Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital Centre, Rabat 10104, Morocco
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Dascălu RC, Bărbulescu AL, Stoica LE, Dinescu ȘC, Biță CE, Popoviciu HV, Ionescu RA, Vreju FA. Review: A Contemporary, Multifaced Insight into Psoriasis Pathogenesis. J Pers Med 2024; 14:535. [PMID: 38793117 PMCID: PMC11122105 DOI: 10.3390/jpm14050535] [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: 03/26/2024] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Psoriasis is a chronic recurrent inflammatory autoimmune pathology with a significant genetic component and several interferences of immunological cells and their cytokines. The complex orchestration of psoriasis pathogenesis is related to the synergic effect of immune cells, polygenic alterations, autoantigens, and several other external factors. The major act of the IL-23/IL-17 axis, strongly influencing the inflammatory pattern established during the disease activity, is visible as a continuous perpetuation of the pro-inflammatory response and keratinocyte activation and proliferation, leading to the development of psoriatic lesions. Genome-wide association studies (GWASs) offer a better view of psoriasis pathogenic pathways, with approximately one-third of psoriasis's genetic impact on psoriasis development associated with the MHC region, with genetic loci located on chromosome 6. The most eloquent genetic factor of psoriasis, PSORS1, was identified in the MHC I site. Among the several factors involved in its complex etiology, dysbiosis, due to genetic or external stimulus, induces a burst of pro-inflammatory consequences; both the cutaneous and gut microbiome get involved in the psoriasis pathogenic process. Cutting-edge research studies and comprehensive insights into psoriasis pathogenesis, fostering novel genetic, epigenetic, and immunological factors, have generated a spectacular improvement over the past decades, securing the path toward a specific and targeted immunotherapeutic approach and delayed progression to inflammatory arthritis. This review aimed to offer insight into various domains that underline the pathogenesis of psoriasis and how they influence disease development and evolution. The pathogenesis mechanism of psoriasis is multifaceted and involves an interplay of cellular and humoral immunity, which affects susceptible microbiota and the genetic background. An in-depth understanding of the role of pathogenic factors forms the basis for developing novel and individualized therapeutic targets that can improve disease management.
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- Rucsandra Cristina Dascălu
- Department of Rheumatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania; (R.C.D.); (C.E.B.); (F.A.V.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania;
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- Department of Rheumatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania; (R.C.D.); (C.E.B.); (F.A.V.)
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- Department of Rheumatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania; (R.C.D.); (C.E.B.); (F.A.V.)
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- Department of Rheumatology, BFK and Medical Rehabilitation, University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Targu Mures, 540139 Mures, Romania;
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- Third Internal Medicine Department, ‘Carol Davila’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department of Rheumatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania; (R.C.D.); (C.E.B.); (F.A.V.)
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Tu Z, Wei W, Zeng F, Wang W, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Zhou F, Cai C, Zhang S, Zhou H. IL-6 Up-Regulates Expression of LIM-Domain Only Protein 4 in Psoriatic Keratinocytes through Activation of the MEK/ERK/NF-κB Pathway. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY 2024; 194:708-720. [PMID: 38320628 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpath.2024.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
Abstract
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by the activation of keratinocytes and the infiltration of immune cells. Overexpression of the transcription factor LIM-domain only protein 4 (LMO4) promoted by IL-23 has critical roles in regulating the proliferation and differentiation of psoriatic keratinocytes. IL-6, an autocrine cytokine in psoriatic epidermis, is a key mediator of IL-23/T helper 17-driven cutaneous inflammation. However, little is known about how IL-6 regulates the up-regulation of LMO4 expression in psoriatic lesions. In this study, human immortalized keratinocyte cells, clinical biopsy specimens, and an animal model of psoriasis induced by imiquimod cream were used to investigate the role of IL-6 in the regulation of keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation. Psoriatic epidermis showed abnormal expression of IL-6 and LMO4. IL-6 up-regulated the expression of LMO4 and promoted keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation. Furthermore, in vitro and in vivo studies showed that IL-6 up-regulates LMO4 expression by activating the mitogen-activated extracellular signal-regulated kinase (MEK)/extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK)/NF-κB signaling pathway. These results suggest that IL-6 can activate the NF-κB signaling pathway, up-regulate the expression of LMO4, lead to abnormal proliferation and differentiation of keratinocytes, and promote the occurrence and development of psoriasis.
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- Zhenzhen Tu
- Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China; Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Anhui Medical University-Affiliated Provincial Hospital, Hefei, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Dermatology, WanNan Medical College, WuHu, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China; Institute of Dermatology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Anhui Medical University-Affiliated Provincial Hospital, Hefei, China.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China; Institute of Dermatology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China; The Center for Scientific Research, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.
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Shaw VR, Tobias LA, Cohen JM. Obstructive sleep apnea among patients with psoriasis: A case-control study in the All of Us Research Program. J Am Acad Dermatol 2024; 90:666-668. [PMID: 38008412 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2023.11.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/28/2023]
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- Vikram R Shaw
- Institute for Clinical and Translational Research, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut; Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Dermatology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut; Section of Biomedical Informatics and Data Science, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut.
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Kommoss KS, Bieler T, Ringen J, Lehmann A, Mihalceanu S, Hobohm L, Keller K, Brand A, Fischer B, Kramer D, Wild J, Waisman A, Enk A, Schäkel K, Heikenwälder M, Karbach S. A simple tool for evaluation of inflammation in psoriasis: Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio as markers in psoriasis patients and related murine models of psoriasis-like skin disease. J Mol Med (Berl) 2024; 102:247-255. [PMID: 38127137 PMCID: PMC10857970 DOI: 10.1007/s00109-023-02406-4] [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: 12/04/2022] [Revised: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
Abstract
Objective parameters to quantify psoriatic inflammation are needed for interdisciplinary patient care, as well as preclinical experimental models. This study evaluates neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) in psoriasis patients and five murine models of psoriasis-like skin disease based on topical imiquimod application and overexpression of IL-17A under different promotors. We performed a single-center prospective observational study in a German population, investigating psoriasis patients prior to, 4 weeks, and 16 weeks post begin of systemic anti-inflammatory therapy. Psoriasis area and severity index (PASI), blood count, and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels were attained at each timepoint. Additionally, five murine models of psoriasis-like skin disease involving five distinct experimental procedures differing in time of disease-onset and severity were investigated regarding PLR and NLR. Of 43 recruited psoriasis patients, 34 patients were followed up to 16 weeks. The cohort was 69.77% male, showing a median age of 32.0 years (range 19.0-67.0; IQR 26). The median PASI decreased from 16.35 (8.0-50.0; 10.20) to 1.6 (0-10.3; 2.56) after 16 weeks of systemic therapy. Spearman's correlation showed statistically significant positive correlation for NLR with PASI (rs = 0.27, p = 0.006), however not for PLR. NLR, but not PLR, was significantly associated with PASI in a multiple linear regression analysis including age, sex, psoriasis arthritis, and smoking. In the murine models of psoriasis-like skin disease, both NLR and PLR were significantly increased in the acute-severe models compared to controls (p < 0.001, p = 0.005, and p = 0.02, respectively), demonstrating gradually less increased values from severe-acute to mild-late-onset psoriatic phenotype. NLR was significantly associated with PASI in psoriatic patients as well as psoriatic phenotype in different murine psoriasis models. Our data warrants investigation of NLR in psoriasis patients and preclinical psoriasis models as an objective biomarker of psoriatic skin inflammation. KEY MESSAGES : NLR, but not PLR, showed a statistically significant positive correlation with Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) in our human psoriasis cohort. Both NLR and PLR were significantly increased in murine psoriasis models compared to matched controls, with gradually less increased values from severe-acute to mild-late-onset psoriatic phenotype. NLR may represent an easily available, cheap, and objective parameter to monitor psoriatic inflammation in both clinical patient routine, as well as preclinical experimental murine models.
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- Katharina S Kommoss
- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.
- Division of Chronic Inflammation and Cancer, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany.
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- Division of Chronic Inflammation and Cancer, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
- Interdisciplinary Center for Scientific Computing (IWR), Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Center for Thrombosis and Hemostasis, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Center for Thrombosis and Hemostasis, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Center for Thrombosis and Hemostasis, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Germany
- Center for Cardiology-Cardiology I, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Center for Thrombosis and Hemostasis, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Germany
- Center for Cardiology-Cardiology I, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Germany
- Department of Sports Medicine, Medical Clinic VII, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University of Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University of Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Center for Thrombosis and Hemostasis, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Germany
- Center for Cardiology-Cardiology I, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Germany
- German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK)-Partner Site RheinMain (Mainz), Mainz, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Division of Chronic Inflammation and Cancer, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
- The M3 Research Center, Institute for Interdisciplinary Research On Cancer Metabolism and Chronic Inflammation, Medical Faculty, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Center for Thrombosis and Hemostasis, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Germany
- Center for Cardiology-Cardiology I, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Germany
- German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK)-Partner Site RheinMain (Mainz), Mainz, Germany
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Yang B, Man MQ. Improvement in Cutaneous Conditions Can Benefit Some Health Conditions in the Elderly. Clin Interv Aging 2023; 18:2031-2040. [PMID: 38058550 PMCID: PMC10697145 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s430552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
Abstract
As we are aging, a number of cutaneous and extracutaneous disorders will be developed. Although the pathogenesis of these aging-associated disorders is not clear yet, abnormalities in the skin are linked to some aging-associated disorders at least to some extent. Inflammatory dermatoses such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis predispose to the development of cardiovascular diseases, obesity and type 2 diabetes. In addition, both chronologically aged skin and individuals with some aging-associated systemic conditions display altered epidermal function, such as reduced stratum corneum hydration levels, which can provoke cutaneous inflammation. Because aged skin exhibits higher expression levels of inflammatory cytokines, which play a pathogenic role in a variety of aging-associated health condition, the association of the skin with some aging-associated disorders is likely mediated by inflammation. This postulation is supported by the evidence that improvement in either epidermal function or inflammatory dermatoses can mitigate some aging-associated disorders such as mild cognitive impairment and insulin sensitivity. This perspective discusses the association of the skin with aging-associated disorders and highlights the potential of improvement in cutaneous conditions in the management of some health conditions in the elderly.
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- Bin Yang
- Dermatology Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510091, People’s Republic of China
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- Dermatology Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510091, People’s Republic of China
- Dermatology Services, Veterans Affairs Medical Center and University of California, San Francisco, CA, 94121, USA
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Chen Y, Wei L, Song Y, Zhang R, Kuai L, Li B, Wang R. Life quality among psoriasis patients based on Dermatology Life Quality Index evaluation and its association with psoriasis severity in China: a cross-sectional study. Ann Med 2023; 55:2231847. [PMID: 37417705 PMCID: PMC10332216 DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2023.2231847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Psoriasis critically influences the psychosocial well-being of patients and reduces their quality of life and work efficiency beyond skin symptoms. However, evidence on the association between life quality based on the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) and psoriasis severity is limited, particularly in China. This study aimed to explore the association between life quality based on the DLQI evaluation and disease severity among psoriasis patients in China. METHODS Four thousand two hundred and thirty psoriasis patients were recruited from the Chinese National Clinical Research Center for Skin and Immune Diseases from 2020 to 2021. Information was collected by applying a structured questionnaire and onsite physical examination. Data analysis was performed by using SAS software (version 9.4; SAS Inc., Cary, NC), and statistical significance was set at p < .05. RESULTS Four thousand two hundred and thirty psoriasis patients were predominantly male (64.6%), with a median age of 38.6 years (interquartile range (IQR): 30.0-50.9). The Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score for patients with psoriasis was 7.2 (IQR: 3.0-13.5), and 50% of patients with PASI scored over 7. A total of 84.1% of psoriasis patients reported that psoriasis affected their quality of life from mild to severe. The DLQI scores among psoriasis patients were positively correlated with PASI scores (r = 0.43, p < .01), both in patients of different sex and different age. Logistic regression analysis with the adjustment of potential confounders indicated that patients with higher PASI score also had higher DLQI score, the odds ratio (OR) were 1.69 (95% confidence interval (CI): 1.38-2.08) for patients with PASI score 3-7, 2.61 (95% CI: 2.10-3.25) for patients with PASI score 8-11 and 3.36 (95% CI: 2.78-4.07) for patients with PASI score ≥12, compared with patients with PASI score <3, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Life quality based on DLQI evaluation positively correlated with disease severity among patients with psoriasis, especially among male patients and those with higher body mass index. Therefore, we recommend that clinicians treat the DLQI as an important indicator during patient treatment.
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- Yiran Chen
- Clinical Research Center, Shanghai Skin Diseases Hospital, Medical School of Tongji University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Dermatology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Clinical Research Center, Shanghai Skin Diseases Hospital, Medical School of Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Clinical Research Center, Shanghai Skin Diseases Hospital, Medical School of Tongji University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Dermatology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Clinical Research Center, Shanghai Skin Diseases Hospital, Medical School of Tongji University, Shanghai, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Skin and Immunity Diseases, Beijing, China
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Cortés M, Brischetto A, Martinez-Campanario MC, Ninfali C, Domínguez V, Fernández S, Celis R, Esteve-Codina A, Lozano JJ, Sidorova J, Garrabou G, Siegert AM, Enrich C, Pintado B, Morales-Ruiz M, Castro P, Cañete JD, Postigo A. Inflammatory macrophages reprogram to immunosuppression by reducing mitochondrial translation. Nat Commun 2023; 14:7471. [PMID: 37978290 PMCID: PMC10656499 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-42277-4] [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: 09/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
Abstract
Acute inflammation can either resolve through immunosuppression or persist, leading to chronic inflammation. These transitions are driven by distinct molecular and metabolic reprogramming of immune cells. The anti-diabetic drug Metformin inhibits acute and chronic inflammation through mechanisms still not fully understood. Here, we report that the anti-inflammatory and reactive-oxygen-species-inhibiting effects of Metformin depend on the expression of the plasticity factor ZEB1 in macrophages. Using mice lacking Zeb1 in their myeloid cells and human patient samples, we show that ZEB1 plays a dual role, being essential in both initiating and resolving inflammation by inducing macrophages to transition into an immunosuppressed state. ZEB1 mediates these diverging effects in inflammation and immunosuppression by modulating mitochondrial content through activation of autophagy and inhibition of mitochondrial protein translation. During the transition from inflammation to immunosuppression, Metformin mimics the metabolic reprogramming of myeloid cells induced by ZEB1. Mechanistically, in immunosuppression, ZEB1 inhibits amino acid uptake, leading to downregulation of mTORC1 signalling and a decrease in mitochondrial translation in macrophages. These results identify ZEB1 as a driver of myeloid cell metabolic plasticity, suggesting that targeting its expression and function could serve as a strategy to modulate dysregulated inflammation and immunosuppression.
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- Marlies Cortés
- Group of Gene Regulation in Stem Cells, Cell Plasticity, Differentiation, and Cancer, IDIBAPS, 08036, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Group of Gene Regulation in Stem Cells, Cell Plasticity, Differentiation, and Cancer, IDIBAPS, 08036, Barcelona, Spain
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- Group of Gene Regulation in Stem Cells, Cell Plasticity, Differentiation, and Cancer, IDIBAPS, 08036, Barcelona, Spain
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- Group of Gene Regulation in Stem Cells, Cell Plasticity, Differentiation, and Cancer, IDIBAPS, 08036, Barcelona, Spain
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- National Center of Biotechnology (CSIC-CNB) and Center for Molecular Biology Severo Ochoa (CSIC/UAM-CBMSO) Transgenesis Facility, Higher Research Council (CSIC) and Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM), Cantoblanco, 28049, Madrid, Spain
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- Medical Intensive Care Unit and Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, Group of Muscle Research and Mitochondrial Function, IDIBAPS, and CIBERER, 08036, Barcelona, Spain
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- Arthritis Unit, Dept. of Rheumathology, Hospital Clínic and IDIBAPS, 08036, Barcelona, Spain
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- Biomedical Research Networking Centers in Digestive and Hepatic Diseases (CIBERehd), Carlos III Health Institute, 08036, Barcelona, Spain
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- Biomedical Research Networking Centers in Digestive and Hepatic Diseases (CIBERehd), Carlos III Health Institute, 08036, Barcelona, Spain
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- Medical Intensive Care Unit and Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, Group of Muscle Research and Mitochondrial Function, IDIBAPS, and CIBERER, 08036, Barcelona, Spain
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- MRC Metabolic Diseases Unit, University of Cambridge Metabolic Research Laboratories, Wellcome Trust-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, CB1 0QQ, UK
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- Department of Biomedicine, University of Barcelona School of Medicine and Health Sciences, 08036, Barcelona, Spain
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- National Center of Biotechnology (CSIC-CNB) and Center for Molecular Biology Severo Ochoa (CSIC/UAM-CBMSO) Transgenesis Facility, Higher Research Council (CSIC) and Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM), Cantoblanco, 28049, Madrid, Spain
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- Biomedical Research Networking Centers in Digestive and Hepatic Diseases (CIBERehd), Carlos III Health Institute, 08036, Barcelona, Spain
- Department of Biomedicine, University of Barcelona School of Medicine and Health Sciences, 08036, Barcelona, Spain
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona and IDIBAPS, 08036, Barcelona, Spain
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- Medical Intensive Care Unit and Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, Group of Muscle Research and Mitochondrial Function, IDIBAPS, and CIBERER, 08036, Barcelona, Spain
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- Arthritis Unit, Dept. of Rheumathology, Hospital Clínic and IDIBAPS, 08036, Barcelona, Spain
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- Group of Gene Regulation in Stem Cells, Cell Plasticity, Differentiation, and Cancer, IDIBAPS, 08036, Barcelona, Spain.
- Biomedical Research Networking Centers in Digestive and Hepatic Diseases (CIBERehd), Carlos III Health Institute, 08036, Barcelona, Spain.
- Molecular Targets Program, Division of Oncology, Department of Medicine, J.G. Brown Cancer Center, Louisville, KY, 40202, USA.
- ICREA, 08010, Barcelona, Spain.
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Agrawal R, Hu A, Bollag WB. The Skin and Inflamm-Aging. BIOLOGY 2023; 12:1396. [PMID: 37997995 PMCID: PMC10669244 DOI: 10.3390/biology12111396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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With its unique anatomical location facing both the external and internal environment, the skin has crucial functions, including shielding the body from damage caused by ultraviolet radiation and chemicals, preventing water loss, acting as a primary barrier against pathogens, participating in metabolic processes like vitamin D production and temperature control and relaying information to the body through sensory and proprioceptor nerves. Like all organ systems, skin is known to undergo multiple changes with aging. A better understanding of the mechanisms that mediate aging-related skin dysfunction may allow the creation of targeted therapeutics that have beneficial effects not only on aged skin but also on other organs and tissues that experience a loss of or decline in function with aging. The skin is the largest organ of the body and can contribute to serum inflammatory mediator levels. One alteration known to occur with age is an impairment of skin barrier function; since disruption of the barrier is known to induce inflammation, skin may be a major contributor to the sustained, sub-clinical systemic inflammation associated with aging. Such "inflamm-aging" may underlie many of the deleterious changes observed in aged individuals. This review explores the role of age-related skin changes, skin inflammation and inflamm-aging.
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- Rashi Agrawal
- Department of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA; (R.A.); (A.H.)
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- Department of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA; (R.A.); (A.H.)
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- Department of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA; (R.A.); (A.H.)
- Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Augusta, GA 30904, USA
- Department of Physiology, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA
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Mirghani H, Altemani AT, Altemani ST, Alhatlani JAA, Alsulaimani NMI, AlHuraish DSA, Al Mudhi AHA, Ghabban WJR, Alanazi AH, Alamrani BA. The Cross Talk Between Psoriasis, Obesity, and Dyslipidemia: A Meta-Analysis. Cureus 2023; 15:e49253. [PMID: 38143624 PMCID: PMC10744181 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.49253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023] Open
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Although psoriasis is a multi-organ disease, it is usually managed as a skin disease, ignoring its associated serious comorbidities. This meta-analysis aimed to investigate the relationship between psoriasis, dyslipidemia, and obesity. Two authors independently searched three databases (PubMed, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE), The Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar). The search was set for articles published in the English language during the period from January 2013 to August 2023. The keywords "psoriasis", "hypercholesterolemia", "dyslipidemia", "low-density lipoproteins", "high body mass index", and "obesity", were used. Out of the 145 full texts reviewed, only seven studies fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria (773,761 participants and 196,593 events). Psoriasis was associated with dyslipidemia and obesity (odds ratio (OR)=1.63, 95% CI: 1.42-1.88 and OR=1.70, 95% CI: 1.43-2.02), respectively, with significant heterogeneity (98% and 97%, respectively). Dyslipidemia and obesity were significant psoriasis comorbidities; a broader approach, viewing psoriasis as a multi-organ disease, is recommended for optimal treatment and outcomes.
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- Hyder Mirghani
- Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, SAU
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- Internal Medicine, King Salman Armed Forces Hospital, Ministry of Defense, Tabuk, SAU
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Alshahrani JA, Alshahrani AM, Ali Alshahrani S, Abdullah Alshahrani F, Saeed Matar Alzahrani M, Jaza Albalawi R, Aljunaid MA. A Holistic View of Psoriasis: Examining Its Association With Dyslipidemia and Obesity in a Decade-Long Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cureus 2023; 15:e49241. [PMID: 38143612 PMCID: PMC10739256 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.49241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023] Open
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Psoriasis is a multifaceted inflammatory condition with systemic implications, impacting not only the skin but also various organs and overall health. It is associated with mood disorders, malignancy, infections, and components of metabolic syndrome, including diabetes, atherogenic dyslipidemia, and obesity. The coexistence of psoriasis with obesity poses additional challenges, as obesity worsens psoriasis severity and reduces treatment effectiveness. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to further understand the associations between psoriasis, dyslipidemia, and obesity. Our systematic review of six studies revealed significant links between psoriasis and both dyslipidemia and obesity. Individuals with psoriasis exhibited a 1.40-fold higher likelihood of dyslipidemia (odds ratio (OR) 1.40, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.24-1.58) and a 1.37-fold higher likelihood of obesity (OR 1.37, 95% CI 1.23-1.53) compared to those without psoriasis. These findings emphasize the systemic nature of psoriasis and its implications for metabolic health. In conclusion, this review underscores the importance of holistic management for psoriasis patients. Further research is warranted to explore underlying mechanisms and develop targeted therapeutic strategies. These findings contribute valuable insights to promote the overall well-being of individuals with psoriasis.
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- Jaber Abdullah Alshahrani
- Family Medicine and Medical Education Department, Armed Forces Hospitals Southern Region, Khamis Mushait, SAU
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Metin Z, Tur K, Durmaz K, Akogul S, Akca HM, Imren IG, Demir NBO, Ozkoca D. A comprehensive investigation of novel and traditional inflammatory and metabolic markers as predictive indicators in psoriasis. Int J Dermatol 2023; 62:1272-1280. [PMID: 37610067 DOI: 10.1111/ijd.16813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory and papulosquamous dermatological disorder. While previous studies have discussed certain inflammatory markers for diagnosing and monitoring psoriasis, there is an absence of comprehensive research encompassing both novel and traditional inflammatory markers, as well as metabolic markers, in relation to psoriasis. METHODS A total of 209 individuals participated, including 54 psoriasis patients and 155 controls. Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) was calculated for the patient group. Potential predictive markers for psoriasis were identified: Uric acid/HDL ratio (UHR), D-dimer/albumin ratio (DAR), fibrinogen/albumin ratio (FAR), erythrocyte sedimentation rate, CRP, WBC, HOMA-IR, and vitamin D levels. Differences between groups and correlations with PASI and each other were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test and Spearman correlation coefficient. RESULTS The results indicate that the patient group exhibited statistically significantly higher levels of UHR, FAR, CRP, WBC, and HOMA-IR. Upon analyzing the correlations between PASI and the identified markers, statistically significant positive correlation with WBC and negative correlation with vitamin D were observed. The correlations of PASI with other markers did not reach statistical significance. It should be underlined that our study was conducted in a predominantly mild-to-moderate patient population. CONCLUSIONS The absence of specificity of these markers for psoriasis limits their practical application. However, the development of new objective measures by using them in combination with specific data such as PASI will provide significant benefits in terms of disease diagnosis, follow-up, and treatment.
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- Zuhal Metin
- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Kirsehir Ahi Evran University, Kirsehir, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Kirsehir Ahi Evran University, Kirsehir, Turkey
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- Department of Dermatology, Lokman Hekim Etlik Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Statistics, Faculty of Sciences, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Karamanoglu Mehmet Bey University, Karaman, Turkey
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- Department of Dermatology, Denizli State Hospital, Denizli, Turkey
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Kirsehir Ahi Evran University, Kirsehir, Turkey
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- Department of Dermatology, Zonguldak Ataturk State Hospital, Zonguldak, Turkey
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Vale N, Pereira M, Mendes RA. Systemic Inflammatory Disorders, Immunosuppressive Treatment and Increase Risk of Head and Neck Cancers-A Narrative Review of Potential Physiopathological and Biological Mechanisms. Cells 2023; 12:2192. [PMID: 37681925 PMCID: PMC10487135 DOI: 10.3390/cells12172192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023] Open
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Head and neck cancers (HNCs) are known to present multiple factors likely to influence their development. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current scientific literature on the interplay between systemic inflammatory disorders, immunosuppressive treatments and their synergistic effect on HNC risk. Both cell-mediated and humoral-mediated systemic inflammatory disorders involve dysregulated immune responses and chronic inflammation and these inflammatory conditions have been associated with an increased risk of HNC development, primarily in the head and neck region. Likewise, the interaction between systemic inflammatory disorders and immunosuppressive treatments appears to amplify the risk of HNC development, as chronic inflammation fosters a tumor-promoting microenvironment, while immunosuppressive therapies further compromise immune surveillance and anti-tumor immune responses. Understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying this interaction is crucial for developing targeted prevention strategies and therapeutic interventions. Additionally, the emerging field of immunotherapy provides potential avenues for managing HNCs associated with systemic inflammatory disorders, but further research is needed to determine its efficacy and safety in this specific context. Future studies are warranted to elucidate the underlying mechanisms and optimize preventive strategies and therapeutic interventions.
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- Nuno Vale
- OncoPharma Research Group, Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS), Rua Doutor Plácido da Costa, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal;
- CINTESIS@RISE, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Alameda Professor Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
- Department of Community Medicine, Information and Health Decision Sciences (MEDCIDS), Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Rua Doutor Plácido da Costa, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
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- OncoPharma Research Group, Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS), Rua Doutor Plácido da Costa, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal;
- CINTESIS@RISE, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Alameda Professor Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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- CINTESIS@RISE, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Alameda Professor Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
- Department of Community Medicine, Information and Health Decision Sciences (MEDCIDS), Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Rua Doutor Plácido da Costa, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, 10900 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106-7401, USA
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Albayrak H. Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio, Neutrophil-to-Monocyte Ratio, Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio, and Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index in Psoriasis Patients: Response to Treatment with Biological Drugs. J Clin Med 2023; 12:5452. [PMID: 37685519 PMCID: PMC10488109 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12175452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated skin disease in which systemic inflammation plays an important role in its pathogenesis. In recent years, the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), neutrophil-to-monocyte ratio (NMR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) were shown to be important indicators of inflammation. This study aimed to investigate the NLR, NMR, PLR, and SII levels in psoriasis patients treated with biological agents. METHOD Clinical and biochemical data of 209 patients who received systemic therapy for psoriasis were obtained by retrospectively reviewing their medical records. The NLR, NMR, PLR, and SII values were calculated from the hemogram values of the patients. RESULTS In the third month of follow-up, the mean CRP, NLR, NMR, PLR, and SII values were significantly decreased compared with the baseline values. The SII values showed strong positive correlations with the NLR, NMR, and PLR. Adalimumab, etanercept, and infliximab, which are TNF-α blockers, were observed to be more effective on the PLR and NLR, and especially the NMR. CONCLUSIONS The NLR, NMR, PLR, and SII, which are data derived from routine blood tests, can be used in the monitoring of the treatment of psoriasis, especially with TNF-α blockers.
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- Hulya Albayrak
- Dermatology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Namık Kemal University, Tekirdağ 59030, Turkey
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Cruz CJG, Yang CC. Clinical application of serum biomarkers for detecting and monitoring of chronic plaque psoriasis. Front Mol Biosci 2023; 10:1196323. [PMID: 37546687 PMCID: PMC10403288 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2023.1196323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023] Open
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Psoriasis, a chronic, multisystemic inflammatory disease affecting millions of people globally, manifests as erythematous, thick, scaly plaques on the skin. Clinical evaluation remains to be the benchmark for diagnosis and monitoring of this debilitating disease. With current advancements in targeted molecular therapy for psoriasis such as biologics, molecular detection methods may also help guide clinical decisions and therapeutic strategies through quantification of circulating biomarkers, which could reflect the underlying pathogenic events happening at a certain point of the disease course. In this review, we will discuss how biomarkers are detected in serum samples using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). This review will feature candidate biomarkers supported by clinical data for psoriasis including, but not limited to, cytokines, chemokines, adipokines, and antimicrobial peptides. A better understanding of the common method used for biomarker detection would enable physicians to interpret and correlate laboratory results with the disease pathogenesis and clinical outcomes, e.g., severity assessment and/or therapeutic response. With better health outcomes as the main goal, the utility of such information to evaluate and even predict treatment response would be a major step closer towards patient-tailored management.
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- Criselda Jean G. Cruz
- Department of Dermatology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- International Center for Wound Repair and Regeneration, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Dermatology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- International Center for Wound Repair and Regeneration, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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Alhelf M, Rashed L, Doss RW, Mohamed SM, Abd Elazeem NA. Long noncoding RNA (taurine upregulated gene 1) and micro RNA-377: emerging players in the development of metabolic syndrome among psoriasis patients. BENI-SUEF UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES 2023; 12:68. [DOI: 10.1186/s43088-023-00404-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023] Open
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Background
Psoriasis (PsO) is an immune-mediated dermatosis and systemic inflammatory condition that can affect the skin, joints, and other organs and tissues with a range of comorbidities. The activation of proinflammatory cytokines is the primary cause of the development of skin lesions in PsO. Patients with PsO have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular metabolic comorbidities; among these is the metabolic syndrome (MetS). Particularly, MetS is characterized by abdominal obesity, hypertension, hyperglycemia, and hyperlipidemia, has been linked to PsO. The connection between PsO and MetS is believed to be caused by PsO generating systemic inflammation, which then results in elevated inflammatory adipokines, endothelial dysfunction, and insulin resistance. Micro RNA-377 and long noncoding RNA taurine upregulated 1 (TUG1) are both involved in the control of a variety of inflammatory disorders in humans and can be employed as biomarkers for the diagnosis and prognosis of psoriasis. The aim of the present study is to establish a panel of biomarkers for the early diagnosis of MetS incidence in psoriasis and thereby, reducing its lethal consequences.
Results
In this study, 120 patients: 40 psoriatic patients, 40 psoriatic patients with metabolic syndrome, and 40 healthy subjects were conducted. Expressions of Long noncoding RNA Taurine Upregulated Gene-1 (TUG1), miRNA-377 and Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor-γ (PPAR-γ) were assessed in tissue lesion by real-time PCR. ELISA technique was carried out for the detection of serum levels of plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) and transforming growth factor β (TGFβ). Moreover, miRNA-377 expression was significantly elevated with the simultaneous down-regulation of both TUG-1 and PPAR-γ in PsO-MetS group when compared to those of PsO and control groups. Furthermore, PAI-1 and TGFβ levels were higher in PsO-MetS than PsO.
Conclusions
The dysregulated levels of TUG-1, miRNA-377, PPAR-γ, PAI-1, and TGFβ, biomarkers may provide information about their potential role in the emergence of MetS in psoriasis patients.
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Ruscitti P, Esposito M, Di Cola I, Pellegrini C, De Berardinis A, Mastrangelo M, Gianneramo C, Barile A, Fargnoli MC, Cipriani P. Cytokine profile characterization of naïve patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis: implications for a pathogenic disease continuum. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1229516. [PMID: 37520537 PMCID: PMC10373502 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1229516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023] Open
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Background The idea of psoriatic disease continuum has been progressively prompted based on the advances of the knowledge about the pathogenic steps underpinning the occurrence of psoriasis (PSO) and psoriatic arthritis (PSA). To evaluate biomolecules (inflammatory cytokines, inflammatory chemokines, cell adhesion and cellular mediators) in naïve patients with PSO, PSA with PSO, and PSA sine PSO. To stratify the results considering the presence of psoriatic nail involvement, extensive skin disease and obesity evaluating all involved patients. Methods By multiplex technology, 20 serum biomolecules were assessed with the inclusion of pro-inflammatory cytokines (GM-CSF, IFN-γ, IL-1α, IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, IL-12p70, IL-17A, IL-23, TNF), anti-inflammatory cytokines (IFN-α, IL-4, IL-10, IL-13), inflammatory chemokines (IP-10, MCP-1, MIP-1α, MIP-1β), cell adhesion and cellular mediators (ICAM-1, E-selectin, P-selectin). The assessment of possible statistical differences between the means of the three groups was performed by One-Way ANOVA. In addition, by non-parametric T-tests, we stratified the results according to selected clinical characteristics (psoriatic nail involvement, PASI ≥ 10, BMI ≥ 30). Results In 80 assessed naïve patients, patients with PSO showed significant increases of E-selectin (p=0.021) and IL-8 (0.041) than other groups. In patients with PSA with PSO, significant higher levels of ICAM-1 were observed (p=0.009) than other groups. We did not observe further differences comparing pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines, inflammatory chemokines, and cell adhesion and cellular mediators in patients with PSO, PSA with PSO, and PSA sine PSO. Patients with psoriatic onychopathy showed significant increased levels of ICAM-1 (p=0.010) and IP-10 (0.030) than others. In patients with PASI ≥ 10, significantly enhanced values of IL-8 (p=0.004), TNF (p=0.013), E-selectin (p=0.004), MIP-1α (p=0.003), and MIP-1β (p=0.039). In patients with BMI ≥ 30, significantly higher levels of E-selectin were pointed out (p=0.035) than others. Conclusion Our findings may suggest that a similar cytokine profile may characterize naïve patients with PSO, PSA with PSO, and PSA sine PSO, reinforcing the concept of psoriatic disease continuum. However, some differences may be also shown, underlying possible pathogenic differences and leading to the clinical heterogeneity of these patients.
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Flores-Balderas X, Peña-Peña M, Rada KM, Alvarez-Alvarez YQ, Guzmán-Martín CA, Sánchez-Gloria JL, Huang F, Ruiz-Ojeda D, Morán-Ramos S, Springall R, Sánchez-Muñoz F. Beneficial Effects of Plant-Based Diets on Skin Health and Inflammatory Skin Diseases. Nutrients 2023; 15:2842. [PMID: 37447169 DOI: 10.3390/nu15132842] [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: 05/20/2023] [Revised: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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The human skin is a crucial organ that protects the organism from the outer environment. Skin integrity and health depend on both extrinsic and intrinsic factors. Intrinsic factors such as aging and genetic background contribute to weakened skin and disease susceptibility. Meanwhile, extrinsic factors including UV radiation, pollution, smoking, humidity, and poor diet also affect skin health and disease. On the other hand, healthy dietary patterns such as plant-based diets have gained popularity as a complementary therapy for skin health. A plant-based diet is defined as all diets based on plant foods, including an abundance of vegetables, fruits, beans, lentils, legumes, nuts, seeds, fungi, and whole grains, with limited or no animal products or processed foods. However, some authors also exclude or limit processed foods in the definition. Recent research has shown that these diets have beneficial effects on inflammatory skin diseases. This review explored the beneficial effects of plant-based diets on inflammatory skin diseases and plant-based functional foods on healthy skin. In conclusion, plant-based diets and plant-based functional foods may have beneficial effects on skin health through the gut microbiome.
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- Ximena Flores-Balderas
- Departamento de Inmunología, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, Mexico City 14080, Mexico
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- Departamento de Inmunología, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, Mexico City 14080, Mexico
- Sección de Estudios de Posgrado, Escuela Superior de Medicina, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico City 11340, Mexico
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- Departamento de Inmunología, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, Mexico City 14080, Mexico
- Sección de Estudios de Posgrado, Escuela Superior de Medicina, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico City 11340, Mexico
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- Sección de Estudios de Posgrado, Escuela Superior de Medicina, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico City 11340, Mexico
- Departamento de Fisiopatología Cardiorrenal, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, Mexico City 14080, Mexico
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- Departamento de Inmunología, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, Mexico City 14080, Mexico
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- Departamento de Inmunología, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, Mexico City 14080, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Investigación en Obesidad y Asma, Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez, Mexico City 06720, Mexico
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- Departamento de Inmunología, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, Mexico City 14080, Mexico
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- Unidad de Genόmica de Poblaciones Aplicada a la Salud, Facultad de Química, UNAM/Instituto Nacional de Medicina Genόmica (INMEGEN), Mexico City 14609, Mexico
- Departamento de Alimentos y Biotecnología, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico City 04510, Mexico
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- Departamento de Inmunología, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, Mexico City 14080, Mexico
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- Departamento de Inmunología, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, Mexico City 14080, Mexico
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da Costa LCO, Gardinassi LG, Veras FP, Milanezi C, Ramalho LNZ, Benevides L, Alves-Filho JC, da Silva JS, da Silva Souza C. Expression of B lymphocyte-induced maturation protein 1 (Blimp-1) in keratinocyte and cytokine signalling drives human Th17 response in psoriasis. Arch Dermatol Res 2023; 315:481-490. [PMID: 36042041 DOI: 10.1007/s00403-022-02379-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2021] [Revised: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
Abstract
Transcriptional factor B lymphocyte-induced maturation protein 1 (Blimp-1) is pivotally implicated in T helper 17 (Th17) cell differentiation. This study investigated expression of the Blimp-1 protein, positive regulatory domain 1 (PRDM1), and cytokine genes in psoriasis (PsO). Affected (AS-PsO) and non-affected skin (nAS-PsO) samples were used to assess gene and protein expressions by reverse transcription-quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR), and immunostaining and confocal microscopy, respectively; the normalised public transcriptomic data permitted differential gene expression analyses. On RT-qPCR, PRDM1 and IL17A transcripts showed higher expression in AS-PsO than in nAS-PsO (n = 34) (p < 0.001; p < 0.0001, respectively). Confocal microscopy showed Blimp-1 protein expression in epidermal layer keratinocytes in AS-PsO, but not in nAS-PsO. Bioinformatic analysis of the transcriptomic dataset GSE13355 corroborated the increased PRDM1, signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3), IL12B, TNF, IL17A, IL6, IL1B, IL22, and IL10 gene expression in AS-PsO, when compared to normal skin and nAS-PsO (p < 0.001). PRDM1 expression correlated positively (p < 0.0001) with that of IL17A (r = 0.7), IL1B (r = 0.67), IL12B (r = 0.6), IL6 (r = 0.59), IL22 (r = 0.53), IL23A (r = 0.47), IL21 (r = 0.47), IL27 (r = 0.34), IL23R (r = 0.32), S100 calcium binding protein A9 (r = 0.63), and lipocalin 2 (r = 0.50), and negatively with that of TGFB1 (r = - 0.28) and RORC (r = - 0.60). Blimp-1 may be critical in the pathogenesis of PsO dysregulation involving the Th17 inflammatory pathway. This knowledge may accelerate the development of new treatments.
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- Lorena Carla Oliveira da Costa
- Dermatology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Av. Bandeirantes, 3900, Monte Alegre, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, 14048-900, Brazil
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- Department of Biosciences and Technology, Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Immunology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Fiocruz-Bi-Institutional Translational Medicine Plataform, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Immunology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
- Fiocruz-Bi-Institutional Translational Medicine Plataform, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Dermatology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Av. Bandeirantes, 3900, Monte Alegre, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, 14048-900, Brazil.
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Li S, Li G, Li X, Wu F, Li L. Etanercept ameliorates psoriasis progression through regulating high mobility group box 1 pathway. Skin Res Technol 2023; 29:e13329. [PMID: 37113086 PMCID: PMC10234177 DOI: 10.1111/srt.13329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND As a common skin disease, psoriasis is related to inflammation and immune response. Due to the frequent recurrence of psoriasis, the treatment of psoriasis remains a clinical challenge. As an effective tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) inhibitor, etanercept has been used for the treatment of psoriasis. However, some patients with psoriasis have no response to etanercept or discontinue treatment. To improve the therapeutic effect of etanercept, searching the potential biomarkers and investigating the related mechanisms of etanercept in the treatment of psoriasis are vital. MATERIALS AND METHODS We stimulated HaCaT cells with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to generate cellular psoriatic changes and established an imiquimod (IMQ)-induced psoriasis-like mouse model, and then used an etanercept to treat cell and mouse model. RESULTS Etanercept alleviated IMQ-induced pathological changes and inflammation, and it also decreased the protein expression of high mobility group box 1 (HMGB1), receptor for advanced glycation end-products, and toll-like receptor 4. Moreover, the results of in vitro experiments showed that etanercept inhibited proliferation and inflammation, and promoted cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in LPS-treated HaCaT cells. Knockdown of HMGB1 further enhanced the inhibitory effects of etanercept on LPS-treated HaCaT cell viability and inflammation, while overexpression of HMGB1 notably reversed the inhibitory effects of etanercept on LPS-induced HaCaT cell viability and inflammation. CONCLUSION Etanercept inhibited proliferation and inflammation and promoted cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in LPS-induced HaCaT cells, and etanercept ameliorated inflammation in a psoriasis-like mouse model.
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- Shu Li
- Department of DermatologyTaizhou People's HospitalTaizhouP. R. China
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- Internal Medicine DepartmentFushun Maternal and Child Health HospitalFushunP. R. China
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- Department of DermatologyLianshui County People's HospitalHuai 'anP. R. China
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- Department of DermatologyLianshui County People's HospitalHuai 'anP. R. China
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- Department of DermatologyLianshui County People's HospitalHuai 'anP. R. China
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Hughes O, Hunter R. Understanding the experiences of anger in the onset and progression of psoriasis: A thematic analysis. SKIN HEALTH AND DISEASE 2022; 2:e111. [PMID: 36479265 PMCID: PMC9720208 DOI: 10.1002/ski2.111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 05/01/2023]
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Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition, which can be affected by stress. Living with psoriasis can trigger negative emotions, which may influence quality of life. The present study explored the lived experiences of people with psoriasis with attention to the potential role of anger in the onset and progression of the chronic skin condition. Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with 12 participants (n = 5 females, n = 7 males) recruited from an advert on a patient charity social media platform. Data were transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. Four key themes were identified: (1) anger at the self and others, (2) the impact of anger on psoriasis: angry skin, (3) shared experiences of distress and (4) moving past anger to affirmation. Findings suggest that anger can have a perceived impact on psoriasis through contributing to sensory symptoms and unhelpful coping cycles, and points to a need for enhanced treatment with more psychological support. The findings also highlight the continued stigma which exists for those living with visible skin conditions and how this may sustain anger for those individuals. Future research could usefully focus on developing targeted psychosocial interventions to promote healthy emotional coping.
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Conrad N, Verbeke G, Molenberghs G, Goetschalckx L, Callender T, Cambridge G, Mason JC, Rahimi K, McMurray JJV, Verbakel JY. Autoimmune diseases and cardiovascular risk: a population-based study on 19 autoimmune diseases and 12 cardiovascular diseases in 22 million individuals in the UK. Lancet 2022; 400:733-743. [PMID: 36041475 DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(22)01349-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 118] [Impact Index Per Article: 59.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Some autoimmune diseases are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. We aimed to determine whether or not this is true, and to what extent, for a broad range of autoimmune conditions. METHODS In this population-based study, we used linked primary and secondary care records from the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD), GOLD and Aurum datasets, to assemble a cohort of individuals across the UK who were newly diagnosed with any of 19 autoimmune diseases between Jan 1, 2000, and Dec 31, 2017, younger than 80 years at diagnosis, and free of cardiovascular diseases up to 12 months after diagnosis. We also assembled a matched cohort with up to five individuals matched on age, sex, socioeconomic status, region, and calendar year, who were free of autoimmune disease and free of cardiovascular diseases up to 12 months after study entry. Both cohorts were followed up until June 30, 2019. We investigated the incidence of 12 cardiovascular outcomes and used Cox proportional hazards models to examine differences in patients with and without autoimmune diseases. FINDINGS Of 22 009 375 individuals identified from the CPRD databases, we identified 446 449 eligible individuals with autoimmune diseases and 2 102 830 matched controls. In the autoimmune cohort, mean age at diagnosis was 46·2 years (SD 19·8), and 271 410 (60·8%) were women and 175 039 (39·2%) were men. 68 413 (15·3%) people with and 231 410 (11·0%) without autoimmune diseases developed incident cardiovascular disease during a median of 6·2 years (IQR 2·7-10·8) of follow-up. The incidence rate of cardiovascular disease was 23·3 events per 1000 patient-years among patients with autoimmune disease and 15·0 events per 1000 patient-years among those without an autoimmune disease (hazard ratio [HR] 1·56 [95% CI 1·52-1·59]). An increased risk of cardiovascular disease with autoimmune disease was seen for every individual cardiovascular disease and increased progressively with the number of autoimmune diseases present (one disease: HR 1·41 [95% CI 1·37-1·45]; two diseases: 2·63 [2·49-2·78]); three or more diseases: 3·79 [3·36-4·27]), and in younger age groups (age <45 years: 2·33 [2·16-2·51]; 55-64 years: 1·76 [1·67-1·85]; ≥75 years: 1·30 [1·24-1·36]). Among autoimmune diseases, systemic sclerosis (3·59 [2·81-4·59]), Addison's disease (2·83 [1·96-4·09]), systemic lupus erythematosus (2·82 [2·38-3·33]), and type 1 diabetes (2·36 [2·21-2·52]) had the highest overall cardiovascular risk. INTERPRETATION These findings warrant targeted cardiovascular prevention measures, in particular in younger patients with autoimmune diseases, and further research into pathophysiological mechanisms underlying these complications. FUNDING Horizon 2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions and European Society of Cardiology.
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- Nathalie Conrad
- EPI-Centre, Academic Centre for General Practice, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
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- Interuniversity Institute for Biostatistics and statistical Bioinformatics (I-BioStat), Hasselt University and KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Interuniversity Institute for Biostatistics and statistical Bioinformatics (I-BioStat), Hasselt University and KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- EPI-Centre, Academic Centre for General Practice, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, University College London, London, UK
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- Division of Medicine, Department of Rheumatology, University College London, London, UK
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- Faculty of Medicine, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London UK
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- Deep Medicine, Nuffield Department of Women's and Reproductive Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- EPI-Centre, Academic Centre for General Practice, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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Gupta A, Madke B. Psoriasis a Cause of Cardiovascular Diseases: A Review Article. Cureus 2022; 14:e27767. [PMID: 36106203 PMCID: PMC9449340 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.27767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Psoriasis is a severe, chronic inflammatory disease characterized by erythematous plaques across the extensor surfaces of the skin. Psoriasis has been linked to a higher threat of vascular events like myocardial infarction and stroke. Other associated cardiovascular disorders in the case of psoriasis include building up atherosclerosis, non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy, and psoriatic arthritis. Individuals can use International Classification of Diseases (ICD-9) codes to identify cardiovascular disease/comorbidities and related risk factors. The relation between pathophysiology and mechanism of psoriasis and the building up of fat and cholesterol in or on the arterial walls makes the association between psoriasis and cardiovascular diseases more obvious. There is very little research on the adverse effect of systemic treatment of psoriasis on cardiovascular events. Treatment of psoriasis includes mainly biologics and systemic therapy, including methotrexate as a first-line drug. An indirect relation between psoriasis-arthritis and cardiovascular diseases is being noted. Various risk factors contribute to psoriasis and are associated with cardiovascular disease, including smoking, hypertension, and obesity. Personal management to decrease the threat to the cardiovascular system in case of psoriasis can be achieved by changing lifestyle, which includes exercising and avoiding smoking. The criteria for identifying metabolic syndrome are discussed in this review article. Figure Rating Scales (FRS) were used for studying the risk prediction of various cardiovascular diseases. Individuals with atherosclerosis, hypertension and diabetes mellitus type-2 are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular events and multiple chronic conditions in the case of psoriasis; hence they are part of the population at risk.
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Daugaard C, Iversen L, Hjuler KF. Comorbidity in Adult Psoriasis: Considerations for the Clinician. PSORIASIS (AUCKLAND, N.Z.) 2022; 12:139-150. [PMID: 35712227 PMCID: PMC9196664 DOI: 10.2147/ptt.s328572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Psoriasis is associated with several comorbidities ranging from cardiovascular comorbidity and mental disorders to other immune mediated inflammatory diseases. However, most of these co-morbidities are often overlooked or diagnosed late. Furthermore, evidence suggests that comorbidities are undertreated. Here, we provide an overview of comorbidities in psoriasis and present a simple rundown of considerations of relevance to the clinician. We hope that this review may raise clinicians' awareness of comorbidities in psoriasis and provide simple guidance regarding screening tools and treatment decisions in psoriasis with comorbidities.
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- Christine Daugaard
- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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Anderton H, Chopin M, Dawson CA, Nutt SL, Whitehead L, Silke N, Lalaloui N, Silke J. Langerhans cells are an essential cellular intermediary in chronic dermatitis. Cell Rep 2022; 39:110922. [PMID: 35675765 DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2022.110922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Revised: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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SHARPIN regulates signaling from the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) superfamily and pattern-recognition receptors. An inactivating Sharpin mutation in mice causes TNF-mediated dermatitis. Blocking cell death prevents the phenotype, implicating TNFR1-induced cell death in causing the skin disease. However, the source of TNF that drives dermatitis is unknown. Immune cells are a potent source of TNF in vivo and feature prominently in the skin pathology; however, T cells, B cells, and eosinophils are dispensable for the skin phenotype. We use targeted in vivo cell ablation, immune profiling, and extensive imaging to identify immune populations driving dermatitis. We find that systemic depletion of Langerin+ cells significantly reduces disease severity. This is enhanced in mice that lack Langerhans cells (LCs) from soon after birth. Reconstitution of LC-depleted Sharpin mutant mice with TNF-deficient LCs prevents dermatitis, implicating LCs as a potential cellular source of pathogenic TNF and highlighting a T cell-independent role in driving skin inflammation.
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- Holly Anderton
- The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute for Medical Research, Parkville, Melbourne, VIC 3050, Australia; Department of Medical Biology, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3050, Australia
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- The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute for Medical Research, Parkville, Melbourne, VIC 3050, Australia; Department of Medical Biology, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3050, Australia
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- The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute for Medical Research, Parkville, Melbourne, VIC 3050, Australia; Department of Medical Biology, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3050, Australia
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- The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute for Medical Research, Parkville, Melbourne, VIC 3050, Australia; Department of Medical Biology, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3050, Australia
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- The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute for Medical Research, Parkville, Melbourne, VIC 3050, Australia; Department of Medical Biology, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3050, Australia
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- The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute for Medical Research, Parkville, Melbourne, VIC 3050, Australia; Department of Medical Biology, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3050, Australia
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- The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute for Medical Research, Parkville, Melbourne, VIC 3050, Australia; Department of Medical Biology, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3050, Australia
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- The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute for Medical Research, Parkville, Melbourne, VIC 3050, Australia; Department of Medical Biology, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3050, Australia.
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Gut–Skin Axis: Unravelling the Connection between the Gut Microbiome and Psoriasis. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10051037. [PMID: 35625774 PMCID: PMC9138548 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10051037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 04/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Evidence has shown that gut microbiome plays a role in modulating the development of diseases beyond the gastrointestinal tract, including skin disorders such as psoriasis. The gut–skin axis refers to the bidirectional relationship between the gut microbiome and skin health. This is regulated through several mechanisms such as inflammatory mediators and the immune system. Dysregulation of microbiota has been seen in numerous inflammatory skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis, rosacea, and psoriasis. Understanding how gut microbiome are involved in regulating skin health may lead to development of novel therapies for these skin disorders through microbiome modulation, in particularly psoriasis. In this review, we will compare the microbiota between psoriasis patients and healthy control, explain the concept of gut–skin axis and the effects of gut dysbiosis on skin physiology. We will also review the current evidence on modulating gut microbiome using probiotics in psoriasis.
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de Jong LM, Klomp SD, Treijtel N, Rissmann R, Swen JJ, Manson ML. A Systematic Review on Disease-Drug-Drug Interactions with immunomodulating drugs: A Critical Appraisal of Risk Assessment and Drug Labelling. Br J Clin Pharmacol 2022; 88:4387-4402. [PMID: 35484780 PMCID: PMC9545038 DOI: 10.1111/bcp.15372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Aim Use of immunomodulating therapeutics for immune‐mediated inflammatory diseases may cause disease‐drug‐drug interactions (DDDIs) by reversing inflammation‐driven alterations in the metabolic capacity of cytochrome P450 enzymes. European Medicine Agency (EMA) and US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines from 2007 recommend that the DDDI potential of therapeutic proteins should be assessed. This systematic analysis aimed to characterize the available DDDI trials with immunomodulatory drugs, experimental evidence for a DDDI risk and reported DDDI risk information in FDA/EMA approved drug labelling. Method For this systematic review, the EMA list of European Public Assessment Reports of human medicine was used to select immunomodulating monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) marketed after 2007 at risk for a DDDI. Selected drugs were included in PubMed and Embase searches to extract reported interaction studies. The Summary of Product Characteristics (SPCs) and the United States Prescribing Information (USPIs) were subsequently used for analysis of DDDI risk descriptions. Results Clinical interaction studies to evaluate DDDI risks were performed for 12 of the 24 mAbs (50%) and for none of the TKIs. Four studies identified a DDDI risk, of which three were studies with interleukin‐6 (IL‐6) neutralizing mAbs. Based on (non)clinical data, a DDDI risk was reported in 32% of the SPCs and in 60% of the USPIs. The EMA/FDA documentation aligned with the DDDI risk potential in 35% of the 20 cases. Conclusion This systematic review reinforces that the risk for DDDI by immunomodulating drugs is target‐ and disease‐specific. Drug labelling information designates the greatest DDDI risk to mAbs that neutralize the effects of IL‐6, Tumor Necrosis Factor alfa (TNF‐α) and interleukin‐1 bèta (IL‐1β) in diseases with systemic inflammation.
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- Laura M de Jong
- Division of System Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Leiden Academic Centre for Drug Research (LACDR), Leiden University, the Netherlands.,Division of BioTherapeutics, Leiden Academic Centre for Drug Research (LACDR), Leiden University, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Toxicology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Centre for Human Drug Research, Leiden, the Netherlands.,Interact-Clinical Pharmacology, Dordrecht, The Netherlands
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- Division of BioTherapeutics, Leiden Academic Centre for Drug Research (LACDR), Leiden University, The Netherlands.,Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Toxicology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands.,Centre for Human Drug Research, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Toxicology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Division of System Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Leiden Academic Centre for Drug Research (LACDR), Leiden University, the Netherlands.,Division of BioTherapeutics, Leiden Academic Centre for Drug Research (LACDR), Leiden University, The Netherlands
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Savonitto S, Damiani G, Colombo D. Psoriasis and risk of myocardial infarction: Uncertain link, costly implications. Eur J Intern Med 2022; 98:12-14. [PMID: 35177306 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2022.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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- Department of Dermatology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, United States; Clinical Dermatology, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milan, Italy; Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Dermatologist and Clinical Pharmacologist, Milan, Italy
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Hughes O, Hunter R. The Importance of Exploring the Role of Anger in People With Psoriasis. JMIR DERMATOLOGY 2022; 5:e33920. [PMID: 37632869 PMCID: PMC10334900 DOI: 10.2196/33920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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- Olivia Hughes
- School of Psychology, Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- Department of Psychology, Swansea University, Swansea, United Kingdom
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Tsoi LC, Patrick MT, Shuai S, Sarkar MK, Chi S, Ruffino B, Billi AC, Xing X, Uppala R, Zang C, Fullmer J, He Z, Maverakis E, Mehta NN, White BEP, Getsios S, Helfrich Y, Voorhees JJ, Kahlenberg JM, Weidinger S, Gudjonsson JE. Cytokine responses in nonlesional psoriatic skin as clinical predictor to anti-TNF agents. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2022; 149:640-649.e5. [PMID: 34343561 PMCID: PMC9451046 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2021.07.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Revised: 06/14/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND A major issue with the current management of psoriasis is our inability to predict treatment response. OBJECTIVE Our aim was to evaluate the ability to use baseline molecular expression profiling to assess treatment outcome for patients with psoriasis. METHODS We conducted a longitudinal study of 46 patients with chronic plaque psoriasis treated with anti-TNF agent etanercept, and molecular profiles were assessed in more than 200 RNA-seq samples. RESULTS We demonstrated correlation between clinical response and molecular changes during the course of the treatment, particularly for genes responding to IL-17A/TNF in keratinocytes. Intriguingly, baseline gene expressions in nonlesional, but not lesional, skin were the best marker of treatment response at week 12. We identified USP18, a known regulator of IFN responses, as positively correlated with Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) improvement (P = 9.8 × 10-4) and demonstrate its role in regulating IFN/TNF responses in keratinocytes. Consistently, cytokine gene signatures enriched in baseline nonlesional skin expression profiles had strong correlations with PASI improvement. Using this information, we developed a statistical model for predicting PASI75 (ie, 75% of PASI improvement) at week 12, achieving area under the receiver-operating characteristic curve value of 0.75 and up to 80% accurate PASI75 prediction among the top predicted responders. CONCLUSIONS Our results illustrate feasibility of assessing drug response in psoriasis using nonlesional skin and implicate involvement of IFN regulators in anti-TNF responses.
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- Lam C. Tsoi
- Department of Dermatology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA,Department of Computational Medicine & Bioinformatics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor MI, USA,Department of Biostatistics, Center for Statistical Genetics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA,Correspondence should be addressed to: Lam C Tsoi () and Johann E Gudjonsson (), Med Sci I, 1301 E Catherine St, Ann Ann, MI, 48109, USA, Phone number: 734-764-7069
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA,Department of Dermatology, Xijing hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, Shannxi, China
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA,Department of Biostatistics, Center for Statistical Genetics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Center for Statistical Genetics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, UC-Davis Medical Center, 2315 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA, 95817, USA
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- Section of Inflammation and Cardiometabolic Diseases, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
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- Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Divison of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA,Correspondence should be addressed to: Lam C Tsoi () and Johann E Gudjonsson (), Med Sci I, 1301 E Catherine St, Ann Ann, MI, 48109, USA, Phone number: 734-764-7069
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Yang L, Yan Y. Emerging Roles of Post-Translational Modifications in Skin Diseases: Current Knowledge, Challenges and Future Perspectives. J Inflamm Res 2022; 15:965-975. [PMID: 35177923 PMCID: PMC8846607 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s339296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 11/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Post-translational modifications (PTMs) of proteins represent as a key step in regulating their biological functions and dynamic interaction with other players. This process is fine-tuned by a myriad of enzymes named “writers, readers and erasers” whose actions are precisely controlled. Either the mutation, aberration in the expression of the aforementioned enzymes or their substrates have shown to participate in the pathogenesis of various skin diseases such as melanoma, vitiligo, psoriasis, eczema, atopic dermatitis and inherited dermatological diseases. It is becoming increasingly clear that key transcriptional factors, inflammation-related molecules are prone to PTMs. Despite their importance in regulating key processes including inflammation, keratinocyte apoptosis, proliferation and differentiation, PTMs have received less attention due to the challenges involved. Here in this review we summarize the role of the most common types and the newly discovered PTMs, including acetylation, glycosylation, citrullination, PARylation and sumoylation in dermatoses and surveys the recent progress in PTM-based therapeutic approaches in skin diseases.
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- Luting Yang
- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Medicinal Resources and Natural Pharmaceutical Chemistry, National Engineering Laboratory for Resource Development of Endangered Crude Drugs in Northwest of China, College of Life Sciences, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Luting Yang; Yaping Yan, Email ;
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Medicinal Resources and Natural Pharmaceutical Chemistry, National Engineering Laboratory for Resource Development of Endangered Crude Drugs in Northwest of China, College of Life Sciences, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an, People’s Republic of China
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Werner MCF, Wirgenes KV, Shadrin A, Lunding SH, Rødevand L, Hjell G, Ormerod MBEG, Haram M, Agartz I, Djurovic S, Melle I, Aukrust P, Ueland T, Andreassen OA, Steen NE. Immune marker levels in severe mental disorders: associations with polygenic risk scores of related mental phenotypes and psoriasis. Transl Psychiatry 2022; 12:38. [PMID: 35082268 PMCID: PMC8792001 DOI: 10.1038/s41398-022-01811-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Revised: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Several lines of evidence implicate immune abnormalities in the pathophysiology of severe mental disorders (SMD) and comorbid mental disorders. Here, we use the data from genome-wide association studies (GWAS) of autoimmune diseases and mental phenotypes associated with SMD to disentangle genetic susceptibilities of immune abnormalities in SMD. We included 1004 patients with SMD and 947 healthy controls (HC) and measured plasma levels of IL-1Ra, sIL-2R, gp130, sTNFR-1, IL-18, APRIL, and ICAM-1. Polygenic risk scores (PRS) of six autoimmune disorders, CRP, and 10 SMD-related mental phenotypes were calculated from GWAS. General linear models were applied to assess the association of PRS with immune marker abnormalities. We found negative associations between PRS of educational attainment and IL-1Ra (P = 0.01) and IL-18 (P = 0.01). There were nominal positive associations between PRS of psoriasis and sgp130 (P = 0.02) and PRS of anxiety and IL-18 (P = 0.03), and nominal negative associations between PRS of anxiety and sIL-2R (P = 0.02) and PRS of educational attainment and sIL-2R (P = 0.03). Associations explained minor amounts of the immune marker plasma-level difference between SMD and HC. Different PRS and immune marker associations in the SMD group compared to HC were shown for PRS of extraversion and IL-1Ra ([interaction effect (IE), P = 0.002), and nominally for PRS of openness and IL-1Ra (IE, P = 0.02) and sTNFR-1 (IE, P = 0.04). Our findings indicate polygenic susceptibilities to immune abnormalities in SMD involving genetic overlap with SMD-related mental phenotypes and psoriasis. Associations might suggest immune genetic factors of SMD subgroups characterized by autoimmune or specific mental features.
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- Maren Caroline Frogner Werner
- NORMENT, Division of Mental Health and Addiction, Oslo University Hospital & Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
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- NORMENT, Division of Mental Health and Addiction, Oslo University Hospital & Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Medical Genetics, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- NORMENT, Division of Mental Health and Addiction, Oslo University Hospital & Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- NORMENT, Division of Mental Health and Addiction, Oslo University Hospital & Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- NORMENT, Division of Mental Health and Addiction, Oslo University Hospital & Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- NORMENT, Division of Mental Health and Addiction, Oslo University Hospital & Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Psychiatry, Ostfold Hospital, Graalum, Norway
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- NORMENT, Division of Mental Health and Addiction, Oslo University Hospital & Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- NORMENT, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Psychiatric Research, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Centre for Psychiatric Research, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- NORMENT, Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- NORMENT, Division of Mental Health and Addiction, Oslo University Hospital & Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Research Institute of Internal Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Section of Clinical Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway
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- Research Institute of Internal Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- K.G. Jebsen - Thrombosis Research and Expertise Center (TREC), University of Tromsø, Tromsø, Norway
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- NORMENT, Division of Mental Health and Addiction, Oslo University Hospital & Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- NORMENT, Division of Mental Health and Addiction, Oslo University Hospital & Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Martin S, Tyrrell J, Thomas EL, Bown MJ, Wood AR, Beaumont RN, Tsoi LC, Stuart PE, Elder JT, Law P, Houlston R, Kabrhel C, Papadimitriou N, Gunter MJ, Bull CJ, Bell JA, Vincent EE, Sattar N, Dunlop MG, Tomlinson IPM, Lindström S, Bell JD, Frayling TM, Yaghootkar H. Disease consequences of higher adiposity uncoupled from its adverse metabolic effects using Mendelian randomisation. eLife 2022; 11:e72452. [PMID: 35074047 PMCID: PMC8789289 DOI: 10.7554/elife.72452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background Some individuals living with obesity may be relatively metabolically healthy, whilst others suffer from multiple conditions that may be linked to adverse metabolic effects or other factors. The extent to which the adverse metabolic component of obesity contributes to disease compared to the non-metabolic components is often uncertain. We aimed to use Mendelian randomisation (MR) and specific genetic variants to separately test the causal roles of higher adiposity with and without its adverse metabolic effects on diseases. Methods We selected 37 chronic diseases associated with obesity and genetic variants associated with different aspects of excess weight. These genetic variants included those associated with metabolically 'favourable adiposity' (FA) and 'unfavourable adiposity' (UFA) that are both associated with higher adiposity but with opposite effects on metabolic risk. We used these variants and two sample MR to test the effects on the chronic diseases. Results MR identified two sets of diseases. First, 11 conditions where the metabolic effect of higher adiposity is the likely primary cause of the disease. Here, MR with the FA and UFA genetics showed opposing effects on risk of disease: coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, hypertension, stroke, type 2 diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, chronic kidney disease, renal cancer, and gout. Second, 9 conditions where the non-metabolic effects of excess weight (e.g. mechanical effect) are likely a cause. Here, MR with the FA genetics, despite leading to lower metabolic risk, and MR with the UFA genetics, both indicated higher disease risk: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, gallstones, adult-onset asthma, psoriasis, deep vein thrombosis, and venous thromboembolism. Conclusions Our results assist in understanding the consequences of higher adiposity uncoupled from its adverse metabolic effects, including the risks to individuals with high body mass index who may be relatively metabolically healthy. Funding Diabetes UK, UK Medical Research Council, World Cancer Research Fund, National Cancer Institute.
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- Susan Martin
- Institute of Biomedical and Clinical Science, University of Exeter Medical School, Research, Innovation, Learning and Development building, Royal Devon & Exeter HospitalExeterUnited Kingdom
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- Institute of Biomedical and Clinical Science, University of Exeter Medical School, Research, Innovation, Learning and Development building, Royal Devon & Exeter HospitalExeterUnited Kingdom
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- Research Centre for Optimal Health, School of Life Sciences, University of WestminsterLondonUnited Kingdom
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of LeicesterLeicesterUnited Kingdom
- NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research CentreLeicesterUnited Kingdom
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- Institute of Biomedical and Clinical Science, University of Exeter Medical School, Research, Innovation, Learning and Development building, Royal Devon & Exeter HospitalExeterUnited Kingdom
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- Institute of Biomedical and Clinical Science, University of Exeter Medical School, Research, Innovation, Learning and Development building, Royal Devon & Exeter HospitalExeterUnited Kingdom
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- Department of Dermatology, University of MichiganAnn ArborUnited States
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- Department of Dermatology, University of MichiganAnn ArborUnited States
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- Department of Dermatology, University of MichiganAnn ArborUnited States
- Ann Arbor Veterans Affairs HospitalAnn ArborUnited States
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- The Institute of Cancer ResearchLondonUnited Kingdom
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Massachusetts General HospitalBostonUnited States
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Harvard Medical SchoolBostonUnited States
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- Nutrition and Metabolism Branch, International Agency for Research on CancerLyonFrance
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- Nutrition and Metabolism Branch, International Agency for Research on CancerLyonFrance
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- MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit at the University of BristolBristolUnited Kingdom
- Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of BristolBristolUnited Kingdom
- School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of BristolBristolUnited Kingdom
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- MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit at the University of BristolBristolUnited Kingdom
- Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of BristolBristolUnited Kingdom
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- MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit at the University of BristolBristolUnited Kingdom
- Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of BristolBristolUnited Kingdom
- School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of BristolBristolUnited Kingdom
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- Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, University of GlasgowGlasgowUnited Kingdom
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- University of EdinburghEdinburghUnited Kingdom
- Western General HospitalEdinburghUnited Kingdom
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- Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre, IGMM, University of EdinburghEdinburghUnited Kingdom
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of WashingtonSeattleUnited States
- Division of Public Health Sciences, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research CenterSeattleUnited States
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- Research Centre for Optimal Health, School of Life Sciences, University of WestminsterLondonUnited Kingdom
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- Institute of Biomedical and Clinical Science, University of Exeter Medical School, Research, Innovation, Learning and Development building, Royal Devon & Exeter HospitalExeterUnited Kingdom
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- Institute of Biomedical and Clinical Science, University of Exeter Medical School, Research, Innovation, Learning and Development building, Royal Devon & Exeter HospitalExeterUnited Kingdom
- Research Centre for Optimal Health, School of Life Sciences, University of WestminsterLondonUnited Kingdom
- Centre for Inflammation Research and Translational Medicine (CIRTM), Department of Life Sciences, Brunel University LondonUxbridgeUnited Kingdom
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Heart Failure in Chronic Infectious and Inflammatory Conditions: Mechanistic Insights from Clinical Heterogeneity. Curr Heart Fail Rep 2022; 19:267-278. [PMID: 35838874 PMCID: PMC9283814 DOI: 10.1007/s11897-022-00560-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The balance between inflammation and its resolution plays an important and increasingly appreciated role in heart failure (HF) pathogenesis. In humans, different chronic inflammatory conditions and immune-inflammatory responses to infection can lead to diverse HF manifestations. Reviewing the phenotypic and mechanistic diversity of these HF presentations offers useful clinical and scientific insights. RECENT FINDINGS HF risk is increased in patients with chronic inflammatory and autoimmune disorders and relates to disease severity. Inflammatory condition-specific HF manifestations exist and underlying pathophysiologic causes may differ across conditions. Although inflammatory disease-specific presentations of HF differ, chronic excess in inflammation and auto-inflammation relative to resolution of this inflammation is a common underlying contributor to HF. Further studies are needed to phenotypically refine inflammatory condition-specific HF pathophysiologies and prognoses, as well as potential targets for intervention.
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Hamid I, Nadeem H, Ansari SF, Khiljee S, Abbasi I, Bukhari A, Arif M, Imran M. 2-Substituted Benzoxazoles as Potent Anti-Inflammatory Agents: Synthesis, Molecular Docking and In Vivo Anti-Ulcerogenic Studies. Med Chem 2021; 18:791-809. [PMID: 34931968 DOI: 10.2174/1573406418666211220125344] [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: 09/08/2021] [Revised: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 10/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the commonly used therapeutic interventions of inflammation and pain that competitively inhibit the cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes. Several side effects like gastrointestinal and renal toxicities are associated with the use of these drugs. The therapeutic anti-inflammatory benefits of NSAIDs are produced by the inhibition of COX-2 enzymes, while undesirable side effects arise from the inhibition of COX-1 enzymes. OBJECTIVES In the present study, a new series of 2-substituted benzoxazole derivatives 2(a-f) and 3(a-e) were synthesized in our lab as potent anti-inflammatory agents with outstanding gastro-protective potential. The new analogs 2(a-f) and 3(a-e) were designed depending upon the literature review to serve as ligands for the development of selective COX-2 inhibitors. METHODS The synthesized analogs were characterized using different spectroscopic techniques (FTIR, 1HNMR, 13CNMR) and elemental analysis. All synthesized compounds were screened for their binding potential in the protein pocket of COX-2 and evaluated for their anti-inflammatory potential in animals using the carrageenan-induced paw edema method. Further 5 compounds were selected to assess the in vivo anti-ulcerogenic activity in an ethanol-induced anti-ulcer rat model. RESULTS Five compounds (2a, 2b, 3a, 3b and 3c) exhibited potent anti-inflammatory activity and significant binding potential in the COX-2 protein pocket. Similarly, these five compounds demonstrated a significant gastro-protective effect (p<0.01) in comparison to the standard drug, Omeprazole. CONCLUSION Depending upon our results, we hypothesize that 2-substituted benzoxazole derivatives have excellent potential to serve as candidates for the development of selective anti-inflammatory agents (COX-2 inhibitors). However, further assessments are required to delineate their underlying mechanisms.
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- Iqra Hamid
- Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Riphah International University Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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- Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Riphah International University Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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- Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Riphah International University Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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- Shahida Islam College of Pharmacy, Lodhran, Punjab , Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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- Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Riphah International University Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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- Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Riphah International University Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Iqra University Islamabad Campus, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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Loite U, Raam L, Reimann E, Reemann P, Prans E, Traks T, Vasar E, Silm H, Kingo K, Kõks S. The Expression Pattern of Genes Related to Melanogenesis and Endogenous Opioids in Psoriasis. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms222313056. [PMID: 34884858 PMCID: PMC8657874 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222313056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The melanocortin system is a major regulator of stress responses in the skin and is responsible for the induction of melanin synthesis through activation of melanogenesis enzymes. The expression of both melanocortin system genes and melanogenesis enzyme genes is altered in psoriasis, and the focus here was on twelve genes related to the signal transduction between them. Additionally, five endogenous opioid system genes that are involved in cutaneous inflammation were examined. Quantitative real-time-PCR was utilized to measure mRNA expression in punch biopsies from lesional and non-lesional skin of psoriasis patients and from the skin of healthy control subjects. Most of the genes related to melanogenesis were down-regulated in patients (CREB1, MITF, LEF1, USF1, MAPK14, ICAM1, PIK3CB, RPS6KB1, KIT, and ATRN). Conversely, an up-regulation occurred in the case of opioids (PENK, PDYN, and PNOC). The suppression of genes related to melanogenesis is in agreement with the reported reduction in pigmentation signaling in psoriatic skin and potentially results from the pro-inflammatory environment. The increase in endogenous opioids can be associated with their involvement in inflammatory dysregulation in psoriasis.
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- Ulvi Loite
- Department of Dermatology and Venerology, University of Tartu, 31 Raja, 50417 Tartu, Estonia; (U.L.); (L.R.); (P.R.); (H.S.); (K.K.)
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- Department of Dermatology and Venerology, University of Tartu, 31 Raja, 50417 Tartu, Estonia; (U.L.); (L.R.); (P.R.); (H.S.); (K.K.)
- Dermatology Clinic, Tartu University Hospital, 31 Raja, 50417 Tartu, Estonia
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- Institute of Genomics, University of Tartu, 23b/2 Riia, 51010 Tartu, Estonia;
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- Department of Dermatology and Venerology, University of Tartu, 31 Raja, 50417 Tartu, Estonia; (U.L.); (L.R.); (P.R.); (H.S.); (K.K.)
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Tartu University Hospital, 8 L. Puusepa, 51014 Tartu, Estonia;
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- Department of Dermatology and Venerology, University of Tartu, 31 Raja, 50417 Tartu, Estonia; (U.L.); (L.R.); (P.R.); (H.S.); (K.K.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Physiology, University of Tartu, 19 Ravila Street, 50411 Tartu, Estonia;
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- Department of Dermatology and Venerology, University of Tartu, 31 Raja, 50417 Tartu, Estonia; (U.L.); (L.R.); (P.R.); (H.S.); (K.K.)
- Dermatology Clinic, Tartu University Hospital, 31 Raja, 50417 Tartu, Estonia
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- Department of Dermatology and Venerology, University of Tartu, 31 Raja, 50417 Tartu, Estonia; (U.L.); (L.R.); (P.R.); (H.S.); (K.K.)
- Dermatology Clinic, Tartu University Hospital, 31 Raja, 50417 Tartu, Estonia
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- The Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science, 8 Verdun St., Nedlands, WA 6009, Australia;
- Centre for Comparative Genomics, Murdoch University, 90 South St., Murdoch, WA 6150, Australia
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INTRODUCTION Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated disease affecting 125 million people globally. It is characterized by erythematous plaques in the skin, covered by silvery scales. However, non-cutaneous manifestations (e.g., joint symptoms in psoriatic arthritis) and a high prevalence of other immune-mediated diseases such as inflammatory bowel diseases reflect its systemic nature. So far, research on psoriasis pathogenesis has improved our knowledge of the roles of the immune system, and cytokines play significant roles in immune responses. AREAS COVERED Herein, we review cytokine changes in psoriasis patients. Moreover, we will investigate the possible relationships between disease severity and cytokines alongside describing cytokine alterations in psoriasis patients with other comorbidities. Lastly, we will discuss the biologics and their effects on cytokines in psoriasis patients. EXPERT OPINION Psoriasis could develop various clinical types and clinical manifestations in people. It is an immune-mediated disease, and these manifestations are associated with different impaired cytokines. Imbalanced cytokines could lead to abnormal keratinocytes, neovascularization, and inflammation in psoriasis patients. So, a better understanding of the cytokine roles can help one choose a specific cytokine-targeting biologic to treat psoriasis. Moreover, these cytokines may be used as a severity marker for following up with these patients.
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- Homa Seyedmirzaei
- School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Children's Medical Center Hospital, Tehran, Iran.,Research Center for Immunodeficiencies, Pediatrics Center of Excellence, Children's Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Cancer Immunology Project (CIP), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Immunodeficiencies, Pediatrics Center of Excellence, Children's Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Cancer Immunology Project (CIP), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran.,Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Hölsken S, Krefting F, Schedlowski M, Sondermann W. Common Fundamentals of Psoriasis and Depression. Acta Derm Venereol 2021; 101:adv00609. [PMID: 34806760 PMCID: PMC9455336 DOI: 10.2340/actadv.v101.565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Psoriasis is an inflammatory, immune-mediated disease that is frequently associated with psychological comorbidities such as depression. The stigma patients feel because of the appearance of their skin may contribute to the high psycho-social burden of psoriasis. However, there is emerging evidence that overlapping biological mechanisms are, to a substantial degree, responsible for the close interaction between psoriasis and depression. Increased proinflammatory mediators, such as C-reactive protein or interleukin-6, are present in both psoriasis and depression, indicating that inflammation may represent a pathophysiological link between the diseases. Anti-inflammatory biologic therapies treat the clinical manifestations of psoriasis, but might also play a significant role in reducing associated depressive symptoms in patients with psoriasis. Comparison between single studies focusing on the change in depressive symptoms in psoriasis is limited by inconsistency in the depression screening tools applied.
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, University Hospital Essen, University Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstr. 55, DE-45122 Essen, Germany.
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Zhang Y, Song JK, Jiang JS, Yin SY, Luo Y, Luo Y, Ding XJ, Ru Y, Liu L, Li W, Kuai L, Li B. Modular pharmacology-based approach to identify hub genes and kernel pathways of taodan granules treated psoriasis. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 280:114485. [PMID: 34348195 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2021.114485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2021] [Revised: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 07/31/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Taodan granules (TDG) have been observed to decrease interleukins, or psoriasis area and severity index (PASI) score for psoriasis vulgaris, without significant adverse events. However, the regulatory network remains elucidated. AIM OF THE STUDY The objective is to identify critical genes and kernel pathways of TDG treated psoriasis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Firstly, construct a network of components-targets of TDG using network pharmacology. Secondly, the ClusterONE algorithm was used to build a modular network and identify critical genes and corresponding pathways. Thirdly, the critical genes and kernel pathways were verified in imiquimod (IMQ) induced psoriasis-like mice model. RESULTS The results validated that TDG downregulated the mRNA expression of MMP2 (degree = 5, P < 0.05), IL6 (degree = 9, P < 0.05), TNF (degree = 14, P < 0.05), CCL2 (degree = 8, P < 0.05), CXCL2 (degree = 8, P < 0.05), IL1B (degree = 9, P < 0.05), and JUN (degree = 9, P < 0.05), while upregulated IL10 (degree = 8) expression. Besides, TDG were observed to regulate IL17 signaling pathway and TNF signaling pathway (size = 18), via the skin tissue homogenate of psoriasis-like mice. CONCLUSION In summary, this study identified the potential targets and pathways, providing additional evidence for the clinical application of TDG treated psoriasis.
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- Ying Zhang
- Department of Dermatology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200437, China; Institute of Dermatology, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200443, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200437, China; Institute of Dermatology, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Center for Translational Medicine, Huaihe Hospital of Henan University, Kaifeng, 475001, Henan, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200437, China; Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200443, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200437, China; Institute of Dermatology, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200437, China; Institute of Dermatology, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200437, China; Institute of Dermatology, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200437, China; Institute of Dermatology, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Center for Translational Medicine, Huaihe Hospital of Henan University, Kaifeng, 475001, Henan, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200437, China; Institute of Dermatology, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China.
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- Department of Dermatology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200437, China; Institute of Dermatology, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China; Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200443, China; Department of Dermatology, Shaanxi Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xian 710003, China.
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Chen X, Xiang H, Tan L, Zhou J, Tang J, Hu X, Yang M. Psoriasis Is Associated With Myosteatosis but Not Sarcopenia: A Case-Control Study. Front Med (Lausanne) 2021; 8:754932. [PMID: 34722590 PMCID: PMC8554055 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.754932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2021] [Accepted: 09/21/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background: The link between psoriasis and body fat (or obesity) has been well established. However, there are no reports detailing the possible relationship between psoriasis and fat infiltration in skeletal muscle, also known as myosteatosis. A recent study reported the possible association between psoriasis, arthritis, and sarcopenia (the loss of skeletal muscle mass or function). The present study aimed to explore the possible associations of chronic plaque psoriasis with myosteatosis and sarcopenia. Methods: We conducted a case-control study. In-patients with chronic plaque psoriasis were retrospectively recruited. Healthy controls were prospectively and continuously recruited. Unenhanced cross-sectional chest computed tomography images at the 12th thoracic vertebral level were analyzed using Mimics software. Skeletal muscle area (SMA), skeletal muscle radiodensity (SMD), and intermuscular adiposity tissue (IMAT) were measured. The skeletal muscle index (SMI) was calculated as SMA/height2. The percentage of IMAT (IMAT%) was calculated as IMAT/SMA × 100%. Myosteatosis was defined by SMD or IMAT%, whereas sarcopenia was defined by SMI. Propensity score matching was performed to adjust for the main confounders. Logistic regression models were used to evaluate the associations of psoriasis with myosteatosis and sarcopenia. Results: We included 155 psoriasis patients and 512 healthy controls. After propensity score matching, we retained 310 controls. The prevalence of sarcopenia was not significantly different between the psoriasis and control groups (men: 9.8% vs. 14.4%, p = 0.244; women: 7.0% vs. 11.7%, p = 0.548). Psoriasis patients were more prone to SMD-defined myosteatosis (men: 39.3% vs. 20.8%; women: 46.5% vs. 16.0%; both p < 0.001) and IMAT%-defined myosteatosis (men: 21.4% vs. 12.5%, p = 0.034; women: 46.5 vs. 28.7%, p = 0.042) than the control group. After adjustment for potential confounders, psoriasis was not significantly associated with sarcopenia (odds ratio [OR] 0.51, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.25–1.19, p = 0.136). However, psoriasis was associated with SMD-defined myosteatosis (OR 3.16, 95% CI 1.86–5.37, p < 0.001) and IMAT%-defined myosteatosis (OR 1.76, 95% CI 1.04–3.00; p = 0.037). Conclusions: Chronic plaque psoriasis is independently associated with myosteatosis but not sarcopenia. Since fat and muscle are considered endocrine organs and can drive the inflammatory process, further studies detailing the interaction between psoriasis, fat, and skeletal muscle are warranted.
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- Xiaomei Chen
- Department of Dermatology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Dermatology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Center of Gerontology and Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Health Management Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Radiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Center of Gerontology and Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Health Management Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Center of Gerontology and Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Precision Medicine Research Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Kaiser H, Wang X, Kvist-Hansen A, Krakauer M, Gørtz PM, McCauley BD, Skov L, Becker C, Hansen PR. Biomarkers of subclinical atherosclerosis in patients with psoriasis. Sci Rep 2021; 11:21438. [PMID: 34728734 PMCID: PMC8564536 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-00999-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Psoriasis is linked with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) that is underestimated by traditional risk stratification. We conducted a large-scale plasma proteomic analysis by use of a proximity extension assay in 85 patients with a history of moderate-to-severe psoriasis with or without established atherosclerotic CVD. Differentially expressed proteins associated with CVD were correlated with subclinical atherosclerotic markers including vascular inflammation determined by 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography, carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT), carotid artery plaques, and coronary artery calcium score (CCS) in the patients without CVD and statin treatment. We also examined the association between the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and subclinical atherosclerosis. In unadjusted analyses, growth differentiation factor-15 (GDF-15) levels and NLR were increased, while tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-related activation-inducing ligand (TRANCE) and TNF-related apoptosis-induced ligand (TRAIL) levels were decreased in patients with established CVD compared to those without CVD. Among patients with psoriasis without CVD and statin treatment, GDF-15 levels were negatively associated with vascular inflammation in the ascending aorta and entire aorta, and positively associated with CIMT and CCS. NLR was positively associated with vascular inflammation in the carotid arteries. Our data suggest that circulating GDF-15 levels and NLR might serve as biomarkers of subclinical atherosclerosis in patients with psoriasis.
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- Hannah Kaiser
- Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev and Gentofte, Copenhagen, Denmark.
- Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev and Gentofte, Copenhagen, Denmark.
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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- Division of Clinical Immunology, Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev and Gentofte, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev and Gentofte, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Physiology and Nuclear Medicine, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Hellerup, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Physiology and Nuclear Medicine, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Physiology and Nuclear Medicine, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Hellerup, Denmark
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- Division of Clinical Immunology, Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev and Gentofte, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Division of Clinical Immunology, Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
- Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev and Gentofte, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Bui A, Liu J, Hong J, Hadeler E, Mosca M, Brownstone N, Liao W. Identifying Novel Psoriatic Disease Drug Targets Using a Genetics-Based Priority Index Pipeline. JOURNAL OF PSORIASIS AND PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS 2021; 6:185-197. [PMID: 35756599 PMCID: PMC9229908 DOI: 10.1177/24755303211026023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Despite numerous genome-wide association studies conducted in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, only a small fraction of the identified genes has been therapeutically targeted. OBJECTIVE We sought to identify and analyze potential therapeutic targets for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) using the priority index (Pi), a genetics-dependent drug target prioritization approach. METHODS Significant genetic variants from GWAS for psoriasis, PsA, and combined psoriatic disease were annotated and run through the Pi pipeline. Potential drug targets were identified based on genomic predictors, annotation predictors, pathway enrichment, and pathway crosstalk. RESULTS Several gene targets were identified for psoriasis and PsA that demonstrated biological associations to their respective diseases. Some are currently being explored as potential therapeutic targets (i.e. ICAM1, NF-kB, REV3L, ADRA1B for psoriasis; CCL11 for PsA); others have not yet been investigated (i.e. LNPEP, LCE3 for psoriasis; UBLCP1 for PsA). Additionally, many nodal points of potential intervention were identified as promising therapeutic targets. Of these, some are currently being studied such as TYK2 for psoriasis, and others have yet to be explored (i.e. PPP2CA, YAP1, PI3K, AKT, FOXO1, RELA, CSF2, IFNGR1, IFNGR2 for psoriasis; GNAQ, PLCB1, GNAI2 for PsA). CONCLUSION Through Pi, we identified data-driven candidate therapeutic gene targets and pathways for psoriasis and PsA. Given the sparse PsA specific genetic studies and PsA specific drug targets, this analysis could prove to be particularly valuable in the pipeline for novel psoriatic therapies.
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- Audrey Bui
- Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco, CA 94015
- Department of Biology, St. Bonaventure University, St. Bonaventure, NY 14778
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- Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco, CA 94015
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- Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco, CA 94015
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- Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco, CA 94015
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- Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco, CA 94015
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- Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco, CA 94015
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- Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco, CA 94015
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Valenzuela F, Fernández J, Jiménez C, Cavagnola D, Mancilla JF, Astorga J, Hernández M, Fernández A. Identification of IL-18 and Soluble Cell Adhesion Molecules in the Gingival Crevicular Fluid as Novel Biomarkers of Psoriasis. Life (Basel) 2021; 11:life11101000. [PMID: 34685372 PMCID: PMC8538479 DOI: 10.3390/life11101000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2021] [Revised: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Psoriasis is a chronic immunoinflammatory skin disease. Although its diagnosis is clinical, differences in the appearance and severity of lesions pose a challenge for clinicians worldwide. The use of accessible biomarkers for psoriasis could aid in the early diagnosis and treatment of the disease. To date, evidence on the analysis of gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) molecules as novel, accessible, and reliable biomarkers for psoriasis is limited. This cross-sectional study compared the GCF levels of IL-18, soluble (s)ICAM-1, and sE-selectin in psoriatic patients (n = 42) and healthy controls (n = 39). Individuals with psoriasis not undergoing treatment and healthy individuals were included independent of periodontal status. GCF samples were collected, and a multiplex bead immunoassay was performed to quantify the levels of the target molecules. Psoriatic patients presented higher concentrations of IL-18 and lower concentrations of sE-selectin compared to controls (p < 0.05). No differences were found in the levels of sICAM-1 between the two groups (p > 0.05). Psoriasis was associated with IL-18 and E-selectin levels regardless of periodontal status, age, and smoking habit (p < 0.05). The areas under the receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) for IL-18 and sE-selectin were 0.77 and 0.68, respectively. In conclusion, IL-18 and sE-selectin levels in the GCF could be promising biomarker for psoriasis.
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- Fernando Valenzuela
- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380453, Chile
- Centro Internacional de Estudios Clínicos, Probity Medical Research, Santiago 8420383, Chile;
- Correspondence: (F.V.); (A.F.); Tel.: +56-2-29788173 (F.V.); +56-2-2661-5834 (A.F.)
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- Centro Internacional de Estudios Clínicos, Probity Medical Research, Santiago 8420383, Chile;
- Dermatology Unit, San José Hospital, Santiago 8380419, Chile
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago 8370133, Chile; (C.J.); (D.C.); (J.F.M.)
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago 8370133, Chile; (C.J.); (D.C.); (J.F.M.)
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago 8370133, Chile; (C.J.); (D.C.); (J.F.M.)
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- Laboratory of Periodontal Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380544, Chile; (J.A.); (M.H.)
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- Laboratory of Periodontal Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380544, Chile; (J.A.); (M.H.)
- Department of Oral Pathology and Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380544, Chile
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago 8370133, Chile; (C.J.); (D.C.); (J.F.M.)
- Laboratory of Periodontal Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380544, Chile; (J.A.); (M.H.)
- Correspondence: (F.V.); (A.F.); Tel.: +56-2-29788173 (F.V.); +56-2-2661-5834 (A.F.)
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Martinez-Moreno A, Ocampo-Candiani J, Garza-Rodriguez V. Psoriasis and Cardiovascular Disease: A Narrative Review. Korean J Fam Med 2021; 42:345-355. [PMID: 32512983 PMCID: PMC8490176 DOI: 10.4082/kjfm.20.0053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2020] [Revised: 04/29/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Psoriasis is a chronic, autoimmune, and inflammatory disease that affects 2% of the world's population. In recent years, it has been demonstrated that psoriasis confers a 25% increase in relative risk of cardiovascular disease, independent of factors such as hyperlipidemia, smoking, and obesity. The objective of this review was to analyze and describe the association between psoriasis and cardiovascular disease. In this review, we describe the epidemiological association of psoriasis and cardiovascular disease, pathophysiology, mechanisms, and its association with the well-known cardiovascular risk calculators. In addition, we describe diagnostic tools, such as imaging techniques and novel biomarkers, that are useful in the evaluation of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Finally, we present different systemic therapies that are used in patients with psoriasis and their effect on atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. This article provides an overview of the current literature on psoriasis and cardiovascular risk, which can be useful for primary care physicians in their daily clinical practice.
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- Adrian Martinez-Moreno
- Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario “Dr. José E. González”, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario “Dr. José E. González”, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario “Dr. José E. González”, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico
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Visser MJE, Venter C, Roberts TJ, Tarr G, Pretorius E. Psoriatic disease is associated with systemic inflammation, endothelial activation, and altered haemostatic function. Sci Rep 2021; 11:13043. [PMID: 34158537 PMCID: PMC8219816 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-90684-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory skin disease, affecting approximately 2% of the general population, which can be accompanied by psoriatic arthritis (PsA). The condition has been associated with an increased cardiovascular burden. Hypercoagulability is a potential underlying mechanism that may contribute to the increased risk of major cardiovascular events in psoriatic individuals. Whole blood samples were collected from 20 PsA patients and 20 healthy individuals. The concentrations of inflammatory molecules (C-reactive protein, serum amyloid A, soluble intercellular adhesion molecule-1, soluble vascular cell adhesion molecule-1, and soluble P-selectin) were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. In addition, clotting efficiency was evaluated by thromboelastography. The fibrin network architecture was also assessed by scanning electron microscopy. Elevated levels of circulating inflammatory molecules were significantly associated with the presence of psoriatic disease. Furthermore, an increased tendency towards thrombus formation was significantly predictive of disease presence. Scanning electron microscopy revealed that fibrin clots were denser in psoriatic individuals, compared to healthy controls, with an increased fibrin fibre diameter associated with psoriatic disease. Our results add to the accumulating evidence of the systemic nature of psoriasis and the subsequent risk of cardiovascular comorbidities, potentially due to an acquired hypercoagulability. We suggest that haemostatic function should be monitored carefully in psoriatic patients that present with severe disease, due to the pre-eminent risk of developing thrombotic complications.
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- Maria J E Visser
- Department of Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Stellenbosch University, Private Bag X1 MATIELAND, Stellenbosch, 7602, South Africa
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Stellenbosch University, Private Bag X1 MATIELAND, Stellenbosch, 7602, South Africa
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Stellenbosch University, Private Bag X1 MATIELAND, Stellenbosch, 7602, South Africa.,Department of Biochemistry and Systems Biology, Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.,University College London Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, 250 Euston Road, London, NW1 2PB, UK
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Stellenbosch University, Private Bag X1 MATIELAND, Stellenbosch, 7602, South Africa.,Division of Rheumatology, Institute of Orthopaedics and Rheumatology, Winelands Mediclinic Orthopaedic Hospital, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Stellenbosch University, Private Bag X1 MATIELAND, Stellenbosch, 7602, South Africa.
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Danyer E, Bilal T, Altiner A, Aytekin İ, Atalay H. The effect of vitamin E treatment on selected immune and oxidative parameters in Kivircik ewes suffering from transport stress. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 2021; 105 Suppl 1:34-41. [PMID: 34114689 DOI: 10.1111/jpn.13560] [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: 11/29/2022]
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The study aimed to investigate the effects of vitamin E injection for the prevention of transport stress on ewes. Kivircik ewes (2-3 years old, n = 24) were randomly separated into three groups; G1 (Control) and G2 treated with 14 ml. saline as the placebo, G3 treated with 2100 IU/ind. DL-alpha-tocopherol acetate prior to transport. G2 and G3 were transported at 80 km/h for 4 h on a truck. Serum samples were obtained before (T0) and after (T1) transport. Serum cortisol, catalase, IgG, ceruloplasmin, C-reactive protein, complement component 4, interleukin-1 beta, tumour necrosis factor-alpha, glutathione peroxidase (GPx), superoxide dismutase, malondialdehyde analyses performed by ELISA, and serum alpha-tocopherol concentrations were evaluated by HPLC-UV. Wilcoxon and Kruskal-Wallis tests were used for statistical assessments (p < 0.05). Alpha-tocopherol concentrations were founded 1.22 ± 0.82, 0.27 ± 0.14 and 0.14 ± 0.07 µmol/L, respectively, in G1, G2 and G3 at T1. Alpha-tocopherol concentration decreased significantly in G2 between T0 and T1. GPx concentrations were increased twofold in G2 and G3 between T0 and T1 (p < 0.01). As a result, G2 alpha-tocopherol concentrations decreased but, the stress and oxidative parameters tested in this study were not affected by treating 2100 IU/ind. DL-alpha-tocopherol acetate before transport.
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- Erdem Danyer
- Department of Wildlife, Veterinary Control Central Research Institute, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Nutritional Diseases, Veterinary Faculty of Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Veterinary Faculty of Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Diseases, Veterinary Faculty of Balıkesir University, Balikesir, Turkey
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Nutritional Diseases, Veterinary Faculty of Balıkesir University, Balikesir, Turkey
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Skornicki M, Prince P, Suruki R, Lee E, Louder A. Clinical Burden of Concomitant Joint Disease in Psoriasis: A US-Linked Claims and Electronic Health Records Database Analysis. Adv Ther 2021; 38:2458-2471. [PMID: 33818686 PMCID: PMC8107168 DOI: 10.1007/s12325-021-01698-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2021] [Accepted: 03/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Few studies have evaluated the clinical burden of concomitant joint disease in patients with psoriasis (PSO). The objective of this study was to assess comorbidity rates in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) compared with PSO alone. METHODS This was a retrospective study of US patients with prevalent PSO. Linked medical claims and electronic health records (EHR) in Optum's de-identified Integrated Claims-Clinical dataset were analyzed from 2007 to 2018. Patients were followed for up to 5 years after the first claim/diagnostic code for PSO (index date). Baseline comorbidity prevalence and follow-up rates (cases per 1000 person-years) were assessed using descriptive statistics. Comorbidity rate analysis included patients with the respective comorbidity at baseline. RESULTS Baseline demographics and comorbidity prevalence were numerically similar between patients with concomitant joint disease (PSO-PsA) and those with PSO alone (PSO-only). During follow-up, comorbidity rates were higher in patients in the PSO-PsA group than patients in the PSO-only group. Ratios of PSO-PsA comorbidity rates relative to PSO-only ranged from 1.1 for allergies and infections to 1.7 for fatigue, diabetes, and obesity. Comorbidity rate ratios increased from year 1 to year 5 for hypertension (1.05-1.34), hyperlipidemia (0.94-1.13), diabetes (1.00-1.49), cardiovascular disease (1.03-1.66), depression (0.97-1.19), and anxiety (0.87-0.98). CONCLUSIONS Patients with PsA have a larger clinical burden, characterized by higher comorbidity rates, than those with PSO. Future research should explore PsA risk factors and how physicians can monitor and treat patients with PSO to reduce the risk of PsA and the associated clinical burden.
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Khismatullina ZR, Koreshkova KM. The role of endothelial damage and dyslipidemia in the development of cardiovascular pathology in psoriatic arthritis. VESTNIK DERMATOLOGII I VENEROLOGII 2021. [DOI: 10.25208/vdv1206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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An increased risk of cardiovascular events has now been identified in patients with psoriatic arthritis. The chronic immune-mediated inflammation underlying psoriatic arthritis (PA) leads to the development of dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis and its complications, in particular, a high risk of cardiovascular complications. For PA, dyslipidemias are most characteristic, manifested by an increased level of low and very low density lipoproteins, triglycerides and total cholesterol, which correlates with the activity of the disease. The literature review studied the pathogenesis of dyslipidemias and vascular wall lesions in psoriatic arthritis, analyzed the literature on cardiovascular complications and mortality among patients with PA, studied the issues of total cardiovascular risk, presented the results of numerous clinical studies that allow PA to be considered a disease associated with increased the risk of cardiovascular complications. Considering the role of proinflammatory cytokines in the pathogenesis of psoriatic arthritis, early detection of endothelial lesions represents the most promising direction in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, which are the main cause of mortality in this group of patients.
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Brazzelli V, Maffioli P, Bolcato V, Ciolfi C, D'Angelo A, Tinelli C, Derosa G. Psoriasis and Diabetes, a Dangerous Association: Evaluation of Insulin Resistance, Lipid Abnormalities, and Cardiovascular Risk Biomarkers. Front Med (Lausanne) 2021; 8:605691. [PMID: 33834030 PMCID: PMC8021695 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.605691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2020] [Accepted: 01/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
Abstract
Aims: Psoriasis is an immune-mediated dermatosis with cardio-metabolic comorbidities. The aim of this study was to assess insulin-resistance, lipid abnormalities, and cardiovascular risk biomarkers in psoriatic patients with or without type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods and materials: We enrolled 425 patients: 86 psoriatics, 69 psoriatics with T2DM, 120 T2DM patients, and 150 healthy subjects. We measured the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI), body mass index (BMI), insulin-resistance parameters [glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), fasting plasma glucose (FPG), fasting plasma insulin (FPI), and with homeostasis model assessment index (HOMA index)], lipidic panel, plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1), homocysteine, soluble adhesion molecules, matrix metalloproteinase, and adipocytokines. Results: FPG, HbA1c, and HOMA-IR were higher in diabetics with psoriasis (p < 0.0001) than in psoriatics. FPI levels were higher in diabetics with psoriasis than in diabetics and psoriatics (p < 0.0001), and higher in psoriatics than controls (p < 0.0001). Psoriatics and diabetics with psoriasis showed higher triglyceride and LDL-C levels (p < 0.0001) than diabetics. Homocysteine was higher in psoriatics and diabetics with psoriasis (p < 0.0001) than in diabetics. PAI-1 was higher in diabetics with psoriasis than diabetics (p < 0.01). sICAM-1 and sVCAM-1 were higher in diabetics with psoriasis than diabetics (p < 0.001 and p < 0.01) and psoriatics (p < 0.001 and p < 0.0001). Visfatin and resistin were lower in psoriatics (p < 0.0001) and in diabetics with psoriasis (p < 0.001 and p < 0.0001, respectively) than diabetics. Conclusions: A limitation of this study is that there is a significant difference in mean age between controls and other study groups: the lack of matching between case and control groups may interfere with the external validity of the study findings. Despite this, the study highlights a pathogenetic link between psoriasis, considered a pre-diabetic condition, and diabetes. Insulin-resistance seems to be the keystone of psoriasis comorbidities. Psoriasis reinforces diabetes, causing a greater cardiometabolic risk.
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Affiliation(s)
- Valeria Brazzelli
- Institute of Dermatology, Fondazione Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico Policlinico San Matteo, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
| | - Pamela Maffioli
- Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, Centre of Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, University of Pavia and Fondazione Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy.,Centre for Prevention, Surveillance, Diagnosis and Treatment of Rare Diseases, Fondazione Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
| | - Vittorio Bolcato
- Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, Forensic Science Section, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
| | - Christian Ciolfi
- Institute of Dermatology, Fondazione Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico Policlinico San Matteo, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
| | - Angela D'Angelo
- Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, Centre of Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, University of Pavia and Fondazione Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy.,Laboratory of Molecular Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
| | - Carmine Tinelli
- Clinical Epidemiology and Biometric Unit, Fondazione Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
| | - Giuseppe Derosa
- Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, Centre of Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, University of Pavia and Fondazione Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy.,Centre for Prevention, Surveillance, Diagnosis and Treatment of Rare Diseases, Fondazione Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy.,Laboratory of Molecular Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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