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Pisa M, Watson JL, Spencer JI, Niblett G, Mahjoub Y, Lockhart A, Yates RL, Yee SA, Hadley G, Ruiz J, Esiri MM, Kessler B, Fischer R, DeLuca GC. A role for vessel-associated extracellular matrix proteins in multiple sclerosis pathology. Brain Pathol 2024; 34:e13263. [PMID: 38659387 PMCID: PMC11483522 DOI: 10.1111/bpa.13263] [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: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is unsurpassed for its clinical and pathological hetherogeneity, but the biological determinants of this variability are unknown. HLA-DRB1*15, the main genetic risk factor for MS, influences the severity and distribution of MS pathology. This study set out to unravel the molecular determinants of the heterogeneity of MS pathology in relation to HLA-DRB1*15 status. Shotgun proteomics from a discovery cohort of MS spinal cord samples segregated by HLA-DRB*15 status revealed overexpression of the extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins, biglycan, decorin, and prolargin in HLA-DRB*15-positive cases, adding to established literature on a role of ECM proteins in MS pathology that has heretofore lacked systematic pathological validation. These findings informed a neuropathological characterisation of these proteins in a large autopsy cohort of 41 MS cases (18 HLA-DRB1*15-positive and 23 HLA-DRB1*15-negative), and seven non-neurological controls on motor cortical, cervical and lumbar spinal cord tissue. Biglycan and decorin demonstrate a striking perivascular expression pattern in controls that is reduced in MS (-36.5%, p = 0.036 and - 24.7%, p = 0.039; respectively) in lesional and non-lesional areas. A concomitant increase in diffuse parenchymal accumulation of biglycan and decorin is seen in MS (p = 0.015 and p = 0.001, respectively), particularly in HLA-DRB1*15-positive cases (p = 0.007 and p = 0.046, respectively). Prolargin shows a faint parenchymal pattern in controls that is markedly increased in MS cases where a perivascular deposition pattern is observed (motor cortex +97.5%, p = 0.001; cervical cord +49.1%, p = 0.016). Our findings point to ECM proteins and the vascular interface playing a central role in MS pathology within and outside the plaque area. As ECM proteins are known potent pro-inflammatory molecules, their parenchymal accumulation may contribute to disease severity. This study brings to light novel factors that may contribute to the heterogeneity of the topographical variation of MS pathology.
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- Marco Pisa
- Nuffield Department of Clinical NeurosciencesUniversity of OxfordOxfordUK
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- Centre for Cardiovascular Medicine and DevicesWilliam Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University of LondonLondonUK
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- Oxford Medical SchoolUniversity of OxfordOxfordUK
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- Faculty of MedicineUniversity of AlbertaEdmontonAlbertaCanada
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- Nuffield Department of Clinical NeurosciencesUniversity of OxfordOxfordUK
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- Nuffield Department of Clinical NeurosciencesUniversity of OxfordOxfordUK
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- Nuffield Department of Clinical NeurosciencesUniversity of OxfordOxfordUK
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- Nuffield Department of Clinical NeurosciencesUniversity of OxfordOxfordUK
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- Mandell MS CenterTrinity Health of New EnglandHartfordConnecticutUSA
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- Nuffield Department of Clinical NeurosciencesUniversity of OxfordOxfordUK
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- Mass Spectrometry LaboratoryTarget Discovery Institute, University of OxfordOxfordUK
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- Mass Spectrometry LaboratoryTarget Discovery Institute, University of OxfordOxfordUK
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- Nuffield Department of Clinical NeurosciencesUniversity of OxfordOxfordUK
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Zakari S, Niels NK, Olagunju GV, Nnaji PC, Ogunniyi O, Tebamifor M, Israel EN, Atawodi SE, Ogunlana OO. Emerging biomarkers for non-invasive diagnosis and treatment of cancer: a systematic review. Front Oncol 2024; 14:1405267. [PMID: 39132504 PMCID: PMC11313249 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2024.1405267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 08/13/2024] Open
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Cancer remains a global health challenge, necessitating continuous advancements in diagnostic and treatment strategies. This review focuses on the utility of non-invasive biomarkers in cancer diagnosis and treatment, their role in early detection, disease monitoring, and personalized therapeutic interventions. Through a systematic review of the literature, we identified 45 relevant studies that highlight the potential of these biomarkers across various cancer types, such as breast, prostate, lung, and colorectal cancers. The non-invasive biomarkers discussed include liquid biopsies, epigenetic markers, non-coding RNAs, exosomal cargo, and metabolites. Notably, liquid biopsies, particularly those based on circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA), have emerged as the most promising method for early, non-invasive cancer detection due to their ability to provide comprehensive genetic and epigenetic information from easily accessible blood samples. This review demonstrates how non-invasive biomarkers can facilitate early cancer detection, accurate subtyping, and tailored treatment strategies, thereby improving patient outcomes. It underscores the transformative potential of non-invasive biomarkers in oncology, highlighting their application for enhancing early detection, survival rates, and treatment precision in cancer care. Systematic review registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42023474749 PROSPERO, identifier CRD42023474749.
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- Suleiman Zakari
- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science and Technology, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
- Covenant Applied Informatics and Communication - Africa Centre of Excellence (CApIC-ACE), Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Federal University of Health Sciences Otukpo, Otukpo, Benue State, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science and Technology, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
- Covenant Applied Informatics and Communication - Africa Centre of Excellence (CApIC-ACE), Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
- Biotechnology Centre, University of Yaounde I, Yaounde, Cameroon
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- Department of Molecular Biology, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, United States
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science and Technology, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science and Technology, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science and Technology, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
- Covenant Applied Informatics and Communication - Africa Centre of Excellence (CApIC-ACE), Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science and Technology, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
- Covenant Applied Informatics and Communication - Africa Centre of Excellence (CApIC-ACE), Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Federal University Lokoja, Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science and Technology, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
- Covenant Applied Informatics and Communication - Africa Centre of Excellence (CApIC-ACE), Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
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Arcas VC, Tig IA, Moga DFC, Vlad AL, Roman-Filip C, Fratila AM. A Systematic Literature Review on Inflammatory Markers in the Saliva of Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: A Cause or a Consequence of Periodontal Diseases. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2024; 60:859. [PMID: 38929476 PMCID: PMC11205661 DOI: 10.3390/medicina60060859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2024] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Background and Objectives: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurodegenerative disease often linked with systemic conditions such as periodontal diseases (PDs). This systematic review aims to explore the association between inflammatory markers in saliva and PDs in MS patients, assessing the use of saliva as a non-invasive tool to monitor disease progression. Materials and Methods: 82 publications were examined after a thorough search of scholarly databases to determine whether inflammatory markers were present in MS patients and whether they were associated with periodontal disease (PD). Quality and bias were assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale, resulting in eight articles that were thoroughly analyzed. Results: The results point to a strong correlation between MS and periodontal disorders, which may point to the same pathophysiological mechanism. It does, however, underscore the necessity of additional study to determine a definitive causal association. Conclusions: The findings indicate a strong association between MS and PDs, likely mediated by systemic inflammatory responses detectable in saliva. The review highlights the importance of oral health in managing MS and supports the utility of saliva as a practical, non-invasive medium for monitoring systemic inflammation. Further research is necessary to confirm the causal relationships and to consider integrating salivary diagnostics into routine clinical management for MS patients.
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- Vasile Calin Arcas
- Doctoral School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 550169 Sibiu, Romania;
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- Department of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410028 Oradea, Romania
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- Department of Dental Medicine and Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 550169 Sibiu, Romania; (C.R.-F.); (A.M.F.)
- Military Clinical Emergency Hospital of Sibiu, 550024 Sibiu, Romania
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- Doctoral School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, Romania;
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- Department of Dental Medicine and Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 550169 Sibiu, Romania; (C.R.-F.); (A.M.F.)
- Neurology Department, Emergency County Clinical Hospital Sibiu, 550245 Sibiu, Romania
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- Department of Dental Medicine and Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 550169 Sibiu, Romania; (C.R.-F.); (A.M.F.)
- Military Clinical Emergency Hospital of Sibiu, 550024 Sibiu, Romania
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Sosa-Acosta P, Quiñones-Vega M, Guedes JDS, Rocha D, Guida L, Vasconcelos Z, Nogueira FCS, Domont GB. Multiomics Approach Reveals Serum Biomarker Candidates for Congenital Zika Syndrome. J Proteome Res 2024; 23:1200-1220. [PMID: 38390744 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.3c00677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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The Zika virus (ZIKV) can be vertically transmitted, causing congenital Zika syndrome (CZS) in fetuses. ZIKV infection in early gestational trimesters increases the chances of developing CZS. This syndrome involves several pathologies with a complex diagnosis. In this work, we aim to identify biological processes and molecular pathways related to CZS and propose a series of putative protein and metabolite biomarkers for CZS prognosis in early pregnancy trimesters. We analyzed serum samples of healthy pregnant women and ZIKV-infected pregnant women bearing nonmicrocephalic and microcephalic fetuses. A total of 1090 proteins and 512 metabolites were identified by bottom-up proteomics and untargeted metabolomics, respectively. Univariate and multivariate statistical approaches were applied to find CZS differentially abundant proteins (DAP) and metabolites (DAM). Enrichment analysis (i.e., biological processes and molecular pathways) of the DAP and the DAM allowed us to identify the ECM organization and proteoglycans, amino acid metabolism, and arachidonic acid metabolism as CZS signatures. Five proteins and four metabolites were selected as CZS biomarker candidates. Serum multiomics analysis led us to propose nine putative biomarkers for CZS prognosis with high sensitivity and specificity.
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- Patricia Sosa-Acosta
- Proteomics Unit, Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-909, Brazil
- Laboratory of Proteomics (LabProt), LADETEC, Institute of Chemistry, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-598, Brazil
- Precision Medicine Research Center, Institute of Biophysics Carlos Chagas Filho, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil
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- Proteomics Unit, Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-909, Brazil
- Laboratory of Proteomics (LabProt), LADETEC, Institute of Chemistry, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-598, Brazil
- Precision Medicine Research Center, Institute of Biophysics Carlos Chagas Filho, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil
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- Proteomics Unit, Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-909, Brazil
- Laboratory of Proteomics (LabProt), LADETEC, Institute of Chemistry, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-598, Brazil
- Precision Medicine Research Center, Institute of Biophysics Carlos Chagas Filho, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil
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- Fernandes Figueira Institute, Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro 22250-020, Brazil
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- Fernandes Figueira Institute, Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro 22250-020, Brazil
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- Proteomics Unit, Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-909, Brazil
- Laboratory of Proteomics (LabProt), LADETEC, Institute of Chemistry, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-598, Brazil
- Precision Medicine Research Center, Institute of Biophysics Carlos Chagas Filho, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil
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- Proteomics Unit, Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-909, Brazil
- Precision Medicine Research Center, Institute of Biophysics Carlos Chagas Filho, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil
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Niehaus P, Gonzalez de Vega R, Haindl MT, Birkl C, Leoni M, Birkl-Toeglhofer AM, Haybaeck J, Ropele S, Seeba M, Goessler W, Karst U, Langkammer C, Clases D. Multimodal analytical tools for the molecular and elemental characterisation of lesions in brain tissue of multiple sclerosis patients. Talanta 2024; 270:125518. [PMID: 38128277 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.125518] [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: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
Abstract
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a prevalent immune-mediated inflammatory disease of the central nervous system inducing a widespread degradation of myelin and resulting in neurological deficits. Recent advances in molecular and atomic imaging provide the means to probe the microenvironment in affected brain tissues at an unprecedented level of detail and may provide new insights. This study showcases state-of-the-art spectroscopic and mass spectrometric techniques to compare distributions of molecular and atomic entities in MS lesions and surrounding brain tissues. MS brains underwent post-mortem magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to locate and subsequently dissect MS lesions and surrounding white matter. Digests of lesions and unaffected white matter were analysed via ICP-MS/MS revealing significant differences in concentrations of Li, Mg, P, K, Mn, V, Rb, Ag, Gd and Bi. Micro x-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (μXRF) and laser ablation - inductively coupled plasma - time of flight - mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-ToF-MS) were used as micro-analytical imaging techniques to study distributions of both endogenous and xenobiotic elements. The essential trace elements Fe, Cu and Zn were subsequently calibrated using in-house manufactured gelatine standards. Lipid distributions were studied using IR-micro spectroscopy and matrix assisted laser desorption/ionisation mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI). MALDI-MSI was complemented with high-resolution tandem mass spectrometry and trapped ion mobility spectroscopy for the annotation of specified phospho- and sphingolipids, revealing specific lipid species decreased in MS lesions compared to surrounding white matter. This explorative study demonstrated that modern molecular and atomic mapping techniques provide high-resolution imaging for relevant bio-indicative entities which may complement our current understanding of the underlying pathophysiological processes.
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- Peter Niehaus
- Institute of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, University of Münster, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Austria
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- Diagnostic and Research Center for Molecular Biomedicine, Institute of Pathology, Medical University of Graz, Austria
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- Diagnostic and Research Center for Molecular Biomedicine, Institute of Pathology, Medical University of Graz, Austria; Institute of Pathology, Neuropathology and Molecular Pathology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Austria
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- Diagnostic and Research Center for Molecular Biomedicine, Institute of Pathology, Medical University of Graz, Austria
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- Department of Neurology, Medical University of Graz, Austria
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- Institute of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, University of Münster, Germany
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Graz, Austria.
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Bhinderwala F, Roth HE, Filipi M, Jack S, Powers R. Potential Metabolite Biomarkers of Multiple Sclerosis from Multiple Biofluids. ACS Chem Neurosci 2024; 15:1110-1124. [PMID: 38420772 DOI: 10.1021/acschemneuro.3c00678] [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] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
Abstract
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and progressive neurological disorder without a cure, but early intervention can slow disease progression and improve the quality of life for MS patients. Obtaining an accurate diagnosis for MS is an arduous and error-prone task that requires a combination of a detailed medical history, a comprehensive neurological exam, clinical tests such as magnetic resonance imaging, and the exclusion of other possible diseases. A simple and definitive biofluid test for MS does not exist, but is highly desirable. To address this need, we employed NMR-based metabolomics to identify potentially unique metabolite biomarkers of MS from a cohort of age and sex-matched samples of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), serum, and urine from 206 progressive MS (PMS) patients, 46 relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) patients, and 99 healthy volunteers without a MS diagnosis. We identified 32 metabolites in CSF that varied between the control and PMS patients. Utilizing patient-matched serum samples, we were able to further identify 31 serum metabolites that may serve as biomarkers for PMS patients. Lastly, we identified 14 urine metabolites associated with PMS. All potential biomarkers are associated with metabolic processes linked to the pathology of MS, such as demyelination and neuronal damage. Four metabolites with identical profiles across all three biofluids were discovered, which demonstrate their potential value as cross-biofluid markers of PMS. We further present a case for using metabolic profiles from PMS patients to delineate biomarkers of RRMS. Specifically, three metabolites exhibited a variation from healthy volunteers without MS through RRMS and PMS patients. The consistency of metabolite changes across multiple biofluids, combined with the reliability of a receiver operating characteristic classification, may provide a rapid diagnostic test for MS.
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- Fatema Bhinderwala
- Department of Chemistry, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0304, United States
- Nebraska Center for Integrated Biomolecular Communication, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0304, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0304, United States
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- Multiple Sclerosis Clinic, Saunders Medical Center, Wahoo, Nebraska 68066, United States
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- Multiple Sclerosis Clinic, Saunders Medical Center, Wahoo, Nebraska 68066, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0304, United States
- Nebraska Center for Integrated Biomolecular Communication, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0304, United States
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Jafari A, Farahani M, Abdollahpour-Alitappeh M, Manzari-Tavakoli A, Yazdani M, Rezaei-Tavirani M. Unveiling diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for cervical cancer: biomarker discovery through proteomics approaches and exploring the role of cervical cancer stem cells. Front Oncol 2024; 13:1277772. [PMID: 38328436 PMCID: PMC10847843 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1277772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2024] Open
Abstract
Cervical cancer (CC) is a major global health problem and leading cause of cancer deaths among women worldwide. Early detection through screening programs has reduced mortality; however, screening compliance remains low. Identifying non-invasive biomarkers through proteomics for diagnosis and monitoring response to treatment could improve patient outcomes. Here we review recent proteomics studies which have uncovered biomarkers and potential drug targets for CC. Additionally, we explore into the role of cervical cancer stem cells and their potential implications in driving CC progression and therapy resistance. Although challenges remain, proteomics has the potential to revolutionize the field of cervical cancer research and improve patient outcomes.
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- Ameneh Jafari
- Student Research Committee, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Skin Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Rayan Center for Neuroscience and Behavior, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Laboratory of Bioinformatics and Drug Design, Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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Chitnis T, Foley J, Ionete C, El Ayoubi NK, Saxena S, Gaitan-Walsh P, Lokhande H, Paul A, Saleh F, Weiner H, Qureshi F, Becich MJ, da Costa FR, Gehman VM, Zhang F, Keshavan A, Jalaleddini K, Ghoreyshi A, Khoury SJ. Clinical validation of a multi-protein, serum-based assay for disease activity assessments in multiple sclerosis. Clin Immunol 2023:109688. [PMID: 37414379 DOI: 10.1016/j.clim.2023.109688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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An 18-protein multiple sclerosis (MS) disease activity (DA) test was validated based on associations between algorithm scores and clinical/radiographic assessments (N = 614 serum samples; Train [n = 426; algorithm development] and Test [n = 188; evaluation] subsets). The multi-protein model was trained based on presence/absence of gadolinium-positive (Gd+) lesions and was also strongly associated with new/enlarging T2 lesions, and active versus stable disease (composite of radiographic and clinical evidence of DA) with improved performance (p < 0.05) compared to the neurofilament light single protein model. The odds of having ≥1 Gd + lesions with a moderate/high DA score were 4.49 times that of a low DA score, and the odds of having ≥2 Gd + lesions with a high DA score were 20.99 times that of a low/moderate DA score. The MSDA Test was clinically validated with improved performance compared to the top-performing single-protein model and can serve as a quantitative tool to enhance the care of MS patients.
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- Tanuja Chitnis
- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Rocky Mountain Multiple Sclerosis Clinic, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA.
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- Nehme and Thgerese Tohme Multiple Sclerosis Center, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Octave Bioscience, Inc., Menlo Park, CA, USA
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- Nehme and Thgerese Tohme Multiple Sclerosis Center, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.
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Khan Z, Gupta GD, Mehan S. Cellular and Molecular Evidence of Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis and Treatment Challenges. J Clin Med 2023; 12:4274. [PMID: 37445309 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12134274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease that impacts the central nervous system and can result in disability. Although the prevalence of MS has increased in India, diagnosis and treatment continue to be difficult due to several factors. The present study examines the difficulties in detecting and treating multiple sclerosis in India. A lack of MS knowledge among healthcare professionals and the general public, which delays diagnosis and treatment, is one of the significant issues. Inadequate numbers of neurologists and professionals with knowledge of MS management also exacerbate the situation. In addition, MS medications are expensive and not covered by insurance, making them inaccessible to most patients. Due to the absence of established treatment protocols and standards for MS care, India's treatment techniques vary. In addition, India's population diversity poses unique challenges regarding genetic variations, cellular and molecular abnormalities, and the potential for differing treatment responses. MS is more difficult to accurately diagnose and monitor due to a lack of specialized medical supplies and diagnostic instruments. Improved awareness and education among healthcare professionals and the general public, as well as the development of standardized treatment regimens and increased investment in MS research and infrastructure, are required to address these issues. By addressing these issues, it is anticipated that MS diagnosis and treatment in India will improve, leading to better outcomes for those affected by this chronic condition.
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- Zuber Khan
- Division of Neuroscience, Department of Pharmacology, ISF College of Pharmacy, IK Gujral Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar 144603, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, ISF College of Pharmacy, IK Gujral Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar 144603, India
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- Division of Neuroscience, Department of Pharmacology, ISF College of Pharmacy, IK Gujral Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar 144603, India
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Tomečková V, Tkáčiková S, Talian I, Fabriciová G, Hovan A, Kondrakhova D, Zakutanská K, Skirková M, Komanický V, Tomašovičová N. Experimental Analysis of Tear Fluid and Its Processing for the Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:s23115251. [PMID: 37299978 DOI: 10.3390/s23115251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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A pilot analysis of the tear fluid of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) collected by glass microcapillary was performed using various experimental methods: liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, Raman spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, and atomic-force microscopy. Infrared spectroscopy found no significant difference between the tear fluid of MS patients and the control spectra; all three significant peaks were located at around the same positions. Raman analysis showed differences between the spectra of the tear fluid of MS patients and the spectra of healthy subjects, which indicated a decrease in tryptophan and phenylalanine content and changes in the relative contributions of the secondary structures of the polypeptide chains of tear proteins. Atomic-force microscopy exhibited a surface fern-shaped dendrite morphology of the tear fluid of patients with MS, with less roughness on both oriented silicon (100) and glass substrates compared to the tear fluid of control subjects. The results of liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry showed downregulation of glycosphingolipid metabolism, sphingolipid metabolism, and lipid metabolism. Proteomic analysis identified upregulated proteins in the tear fluid of patients with MS such as cystatine, phospholipid transfer protein, transcobalamin-1, immunoglobulin lambda variable 1-47, lactoperoxidase, and ferroptosis suppressor protein 1; and downregulated proteins such as haptoglobin, prosaposin, cytoskeletal keratin type I pre-mRNA-processing factor 17, neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin, and phospholipase A2. This study showed that the tear proteome in patients with MS is modified and can reflect inflammation. Tear fluid is not a commonly used biological material in clinico-biochemical laboratories. Experimental proteomics has the potential to become a promising contemporary tool for personalized medicine, and it might be applied in clinical practice by providing a detailed analysis of the tear-fluid proteomic profile of patients with MS.
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- Vladimíra Tomečková
- Department of Medical and Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice, Trieda SNP 1, 040 11 Košice, Slovakia
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- Department of Medical and Clinical Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice, Trieda SNP 1, 040 11 Košice, Slovakia
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- Department of Medical and Clinical Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice, Trieda SNP 1, 040 11 Košice, Slovakia
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- Department of Biophysics, Institute of Physics, Faculty of Science, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice, Jesenná 5, 041 54 Košice, Slovakia
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- Department of Biophysics, Institute of Physics, Faculty of Science, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice, Jesenná 5, 041 54 Košice, Slovakia
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- Department of Condensed Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, Faculty of Science, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice, Park Angelinum 9, 041 54 Košice, Slovakia
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- Department of Magnetism, Institute of Experimental Physics, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Watsonova 47, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
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- Department of Opthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice, Trieda SNP 1, 040 11 Košice, Slovakia
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- Department of Condensed Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, Faculty of Science, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice, Park Angelinum 9, 041 54 Košice, Slovakia
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- Department of Magnetism, Institute of Experimental Physics, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Watsonova 47, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
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Akbarzadeh S, Tayefeh-Gholami S, Najari P, Rajabi A, Ghasemzadeh T, Hosseinpour Feizi M, Safaralizadeh R. The expression profile of HAR1A and HAR1B in the peripheral blood cells of multiple sclerosis patients. Mol Biol Rep 2023; 50:2391-2398. [PMID: 36583781 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-022-08182-7] [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: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system (CNS) with varying degrees of axonal and neuronal damage. The onset and progression of the disease are influenced by several environmental and genetic variables. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have a crucial role in the pathophysiology of MS. Our study aimed to assess the levels of HAR1A and HAR1B lncRNA expression in the blood samples of MS patients and investigate the relationship between these lncRNAs and disease activity. METHODS AND RESULTS The blood samples of 100 MS patients, including 82 relapsing-remitting (RR), 8 primary progressive (PP), and 10 secondary progressive (SP) MS cases, and 100 healthy controls were collected. Quantitative real-time PCR was used for the evaluation of gene expression. ROC curve analysis was performed to evaluate the diagnostic potential of lncRNA levels. A significant decrease was detected in HAR1A expressions (P < 0.0001), and a moderate increase was also shown in HAR1B of SPMS patients (P value = 0.0189). HAR1A showed different expression levels in patients over forty (P value = 0.034). The expression levels of HAR1A and HAR1B were positively correlated in MS patients (r = 0.2003, P value = 0.0457). In addition, ROC curve results suggested that HAR1A can be introduced as a novel biomarker for MS diagnosis (AUC = 0.776). CONCLUSION The low serum level of HAR1A may be a potential molecular biomarker for MS diagnosis; however, no discernible difference was detected in the expression level of HAR1B in the blood samples of MS patients.
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- Sama Akbarzadeh
- Department of Animal Biology, Faculty of Natural Science, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Animal Biology, Faculty of Natural Science, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Animal Biology, Faculty of Natural Science, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Animal Biology, Faculty of Natural Science, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Animal Biology, Faculty of Natural Science, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Animal Biology, Faculty of Natural Science, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
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Qureshi F, Hu W, Loh L, Patel H, DeGuzman M, Becich M, Rubio da Costa F, Gehman V, Zhang F, Foley J, Chitnis T. Analytical validation of a multi-protein, serum-based assay for disease activity assessments in multiple sclerosis. Proteomics Clin Appl 2023; 17:e2200018. [PMID: 36843211 DOI: 10.1002/prca.202200018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 02/28/2023]
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PURPOSE To characterize and analytically validate the MSDA Test, a multi-protein, serum-based biomarker assay developed using Olink® PEA methodology. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN Two lots of the MSDA Test panel were manufactured and subjected to a comprehensive analytical characterization and validation protocol to detect biomarkers present in the serum of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Biomarker concentrations were incorporated into a final algorithm used for calculating four Disease Pathway scores (Immunomodulation, Neuroinflammation, Myelin Biology, and Neuroaxonal Integrity) and an overall Disease Activity score. RESULTS Analytical characterization demonstrated that the multi-protein panel satisfied the criteria necessary for a fit-for-purpose validation considering the assay's intended clinical use. This panel met acceptability criteria for 18 biomarkers included in the final algorithm out of 21 biomarkers evaluated. VCAN was omitted based on factors outside of analytical validation; COL4A1 and GH were excluded based on imprecision and diurnal variability, respectively. Performance of the four Disease Pathway and overall Disease Activity scores met the established acceptability criteria. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Analytical validation of this multi-protein, serum-based assay is the first step in establishing its potential utility as a quantitative, minimally invasive, and scalable biomarker panel to enhance the standard of care for patients with MS.
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- Octave Bioscience, Inc., Menlo Park, California, USA
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- Octave Bioscience, Inc., Menlo Park, California, USA
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- Octave Bioscience, Inc., Menlo Park, California, USA
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- Octave Bioscience, Inc., Menlo Park, California, USA
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- Octave Bioscience, Inc., Menlo Park, California, USA
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- Rocky Mountain Multiple Sclerosis Clinic, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Podbielska M, Macala J, Jakubiak-Augustyn A, Szulc ZM, Fortuna W, Budrewicz S, Jaskiewicz E, Bilinska M, Hogan EL, Pokryszko-Dragan A. Ceramide is implicated in humoral peripheral and intrathecal autoimmune response in MS patients. Mult Scler Relat Disord 2023; 71:104565. [PMID: 36821978 DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2023.104565] [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: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND The disturbed metabolism of ceramide (Cer) is supposed to evoke the autoimmune response, contributing to MS pathology. OBJECTIVES To determine levels of anti-Cer immunoglobulins G (IgGs) in the CSF and serum of subjects with various phenotypes of MS, and to investigate relationships between levels of anti-Cer antibodies and MS-related variables. METHODS IgGs isolated from serum and the CSF of 68 MS patients and appropriate controls were examined for their reactivity to Cer subspecies. Their levels were compared between the studied groups and compartments, and analyzed with regard to clinical variables. RESULTS Increased levels of anti-C16:0-, C18:0-, C18:1-, C24:0- and C24:1-Cer IgGs were detected in the CSF and serum of MS patients in comparison with controls. For IgGs against particular Cer subspecies, correlations were found between their CSF and serum level, as well as with the Link index. Serum and the CSF anti-Cer IgGs differed between patients with clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) and relapsing-remitting MS from those with progressive MS. No correlations were found between anti-Cer IgGs and other MS-related clinical variables. CONCLUSION Patients with MS have shown altered panels of anti-Cer IgGs in the CSF and serum, which might suggest a relevant, though limited role of Cer as a target for autoimmune humoral response. Utility of antibodies against Cer subspecies as potential markers for MS activity and progression deserves further investigations.
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- Maria Podbielska
- Department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine, Augusta University, Medical College of Georgia, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912-2620, USA; Laboratory of Microbiome Immunobiology, Ludwik Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology & Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences, R. Weigla 12, 53-114 Wroclaw, Poland.
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- Laboratory of Microbiome Immunobiology, Ludwik Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology & Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences, R. Weigla 12, 53-114 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Lipids and Liposomes, University of Wroclaw, F. Joliot-Curie 14a, 50-383 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Medical University of South Carolina, 173 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC 29425-2503, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 213, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland; Bacteriophage Laboratory, Ludwik Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology & Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences, R. Weigla 12, 53-114 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Neurology, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 213, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Laboratory of Glycobiology, Ludwik Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology & Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences, R. Weigla 12, 53-114 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Neurology, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 213, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine, Augusta University, Medical College of Georgia, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912-2620, USA; Department of Neurology, Medical University of South Carolina, 96 Jonathan Lucas Street, Charleston, SC 29425-8900, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 213, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland
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Lorefice L, Pitzalis M, Murgia F, Fenu G, Atzori L, Cocco E. Omics approaches to understanding the efficacy and safety of disease-modifying treatments in multiple sclerosis. Front Genet 2023; 14:1076421. [PMID: 36793897 PMCID: PMC9922720 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2023.1076421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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From the perspective of precision medicine, the challenge for the future is to improve the accuracy of diagnosis, prognosis, and prediction of therapeutic responses through the identification of biomarkers. In this framework, the omics sciences (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics) and their combined use represent innovative approaches for the exploration of the complexity and heterogeneity of multiple sclerosis (MS). This review examines the evidence currently available on the application of omics sciences to MS, analyses the methods, their limitations, the samples used, and their characteristics, with a particular focus on biomarkers associated with the disease state, exposure to disease-modifying treatments (DMTs), and drug efficacies and safety profiles.
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- Lorena Lorefice
- Multiple Sclerosis Center, Binaghi Hospital, ASL Cagliari, Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
- *Correspondence: Lorena Lorefice,
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- Institute for Genetic and Biomedical Research, National Research Council, Cagliari, Italy
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- Dpt of Biomedical Sciences, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, ARNAS Brotzu, Cagliari, Italy
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- Multiple Sclerosis Center, Binaghi Hospital, ASL Cagliari, Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Multiple Sclerosis Center, Binaghi Hospital, ASL Cagliari, Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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Puranik N, Yadav D, Song M. Insight into Early Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis by Targeting Prognostic Biomarkers. Curr Pharm Des 2023; 29:2534-2544. [PMID: 37921136 DOI: 10.2174/0113816128247471231018053737] [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: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a central nervous system (CNS) immune-mediated disease that mainly strikes young adults and leaves them disabled. MS is an autoimmune illness that causes the immune system to attack the brain and spinal cord. The myelin sheaths, which insulate the nerve fibers, are harmed by our own immune cells, and this interferes with brain signal transmission. Numbness, tingling, mood swings, memory problems, exhaustion, agony, vision problems, and/or paralysis are just a few of the symptoms. Despite technological advancements and significant research efforts in recent years, diagnosing MS can still be difficult. Each patient's MS is distinct due to a heterogeneous and complex pathophysiology with diverse types of disease courses. There is a pressing need to identify markers that will allow for more rapid and accurate diagnosis and prognosis assessments to choose the best course of treatment for each MS patient. The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is an excellent source of particular indicators associated with MS pathology. CSF contains molecules that represent pathological processes such as inflammation, cellular damage, and loss of blood-brain barrier integrity. Oligoclonal bands, neurofilaments, MS-specific miRNA, lncRNA, IgG-index, and anti-aquaporin 4 antibodies are all clinically utilised indicators for CSF in MS diagnosis. In recent years, a slew of new possible biomarkers have been presented. In this review, we look at what we know about CSF molecular markers and how they can aid in the diagnosis and differentiation of different MS forms and treatment options, and monitoring and predicting disease progression, therapy response, and consequences during such opportunistic infections.
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- Nidhi Puranik
- Biological Sciences Department, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641046, India
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- Department of Life Science, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea
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- Department of Life Science, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea
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A Scoping Review on Body Fluid Biomarkers for Prognosis and Disease Activity in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis. J Pers Med 2022; 12:jpm12091430. [PMID: 36143216 PMCID: PMC9501898 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12091430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex demyelinating disease of the central nervous system, presenting with different clinical forms, including clinically isolated syndrome (CIS), which is a first clinical episode suggestive of demyelination. Several molecules have been proposed as prognostic biomarkers in MS. We aimed to perform a scoping review of the potential use of prognostic biomarkers in MS clinical practice. We searched MEDLINE up to 25 November 2021 for review articles assessing body fluid biomarkers for prognostic purposes, including any type of biomarkers, cell types and tissues. Original articles were obtained to confirm and detail the data reported by the review authors. We evaluated the reliability of the biomarkers based on the sample size used by various studies. Fifty-two review articles were included. We identified 110 molecules proposed as prognostic biomarkers. Only six studies had an adequate sample size to explore the risk of conversion from CIS to MS. These confirm the role of oligoclonal bands, immunoglobulin free light chain and chitinase CHI3L1 in CSF and of serum vitamin D in the prediction of conversion from CIS to clinically definite MS. Other prognostic markers are not yet explored in adequately powered samples. Serum and CSF levels of neurofilaments represent a promising biomarker.
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Nova A, Baldrighi GN, Fazia T, Graziano F, Saddi V, Piras M, Beecham A, McCauley JL, Bernardinelli L. Heritability Estimation of Multiple Sclerosis Related Plasma Protein Levels in Sardinian Families with Immunochip Genotyping Data. LIFE (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:life12071101. [PMID: 35888189 PMCID: PMC9317284 DOI: 10.3390/life12071101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Revised: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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This work aimed at estimating narrow-sense heritability, defined as the proportion of the phenotypic variance explained by the sum of additive genetic effects, via Haseman–Elston regression for a subset of 56 plasma protein levels related to Multiple Sclerosis (MS). These were measured in 212 related individuals (with 69 MS cases and 143 healthy controls) obtained from 20 Sardinian families with MS history. Using pedigree information, we found seven statistically significant heritable plasma protein levels (after multiple testing correction), i.e., Gc (h2 = 0.77; 95%CI: 0.36, 1.00), Plat (h2 = 0.70; 95%CI: 0.27, 0.95), Anxa1 (h2 = 0.68; 95%CI: 0.27, 1.00), Sod1 (h2 = 0.58; 95%CI: 0.18, 0.96), Irf8 (h2 = 0.56; 95%CI: 0.19, 0.99), Ptger4 (h2 = 0.45; 95%CI: 0.10, 0.96), and Fadd (h2 = 0.41; 95%CI: 0.06, 0.84). A subsequent analysis was performed on these statistically significant heritable plasma protein levels employing Immunochip genotyping data obtained in 155 healthy controls (92 related and 63 unrelated); we found a meaningful proportion of heritable plasma protein levels’ variability explained by a small set of SNPs. Overall, the results obtained, for these seven MS-related proteins, emphasized a high additive genetic variance component explaining plasma levels’ variability.
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- Andrea Nova
- Department of Brain and Behavioral Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.N.B.); (T.F.); (L.B.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Brain and Behavioral Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.N.B.); (T.F.); (L.B.)
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- Department of Brain and Behavioral Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.N.B.); (T.F.); (L.B.)
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- Centre of Biostatistics for Clinical Epidemiology, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20900 Monza, Italy;
- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20900 Monza, Italy
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- Divisione di Neurologia, Presidio Ospedaliero S. Francesco, ASL Numero 3 Nuoro, 08100 Nuoro, Italy; (V.S.); (M.P.)
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- Divisione di Neurologia, Presidio Ospedaliero S. Francesco, ASL Numero 3 Nuoro, 08100 Nuoro, Italy; (V.S.); (M.P.)
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- John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL 33146, USA; (A.B.); (J.L.M.)
- Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Department of Human Genetics, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL 33136, USA
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- John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL 33146, USA; (A.B.); (J.L.M.)
- Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Department of Human Genetics, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL 33136, USA
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- Department of Brain and Behavioral Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.N.B.); (T.F.); (L.B.)
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Jafari A, Babajani A, Sarrami Forooshani R, Yazdani M, Rezaei-Tavirani M. Clinical Applications and Anticancer Effects of Antimicrobial Peptides: From Bench to Bedside. Front Oncol 2022; 12:819563. [PMID: 35280755 PMCID: PMC8904739 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.819563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Cancer is a multifaceted global health issue and one of the leading causes of death worldwide. In recent years, medical science has achieved great advances in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Despite the numerous advantages of conventional cancer therapies, there are major drawbacks including severe side effects, toxicities, and drug resistance. Therefore, the urgency of developing new drugs with low cytotoxicity and treatment resistance is increasing. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have attracted attention as a novel therapeutic strategy for the treatment of various cancers, targeting tumor cells with less toxicity to normal tissues. In this review, we present the structure, biological function, and underlying mechanisms of AMPs. The recent experimental studies and clinical trials on anticancer peptides in different cancer types as well as the challenges of their clinical application have also been discussed.
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- Ameneh Jafari
- Student Research Committee, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Advanced Therapy Medicinal Product (ATMP) Department, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR), Tehran, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Advanced Therapy Medicinal Product (ATMP) Department, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR), Tehran, Iran
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- Laboratory of Bioinformatics and Drug Design, Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Proteomics Research Center, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Manzari-Tavakoli A, Babajani A, Farjoo MH, Hajinasrollah M, Bahrami S, Niknejad H. The Cross-Talks Among Bone Morphogenetic Protein (BMP) Signaling and Other Prominent Pathways Involved in Neural Differentiation. Front Mol Neurosci 2022; 15:827275. [PMID: 35370542 PMCID: PMC8965007 DOI: 10.3389/fnmol.2022.827275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) are a group of potent morphogens which are critical for the patterning, development, and function of the central nervous system. The appropriate function of the BMP pathway depends on its interaction with other signaling pathways involved in neural differentiation, leading to synergistic or antagonistic effects and ultimately favorable biological outcomes. These opposite or cooperative effects are observed when BMP interacts with fibroblast growth factor (FGF), cytokines, Notch, Sonic Hedgehog (Shh), and Wnt pathways to regulate the impact of BMP-induced signaling in neural differentiation. Herein, we review the cross-talk between BMP signaling and the prominent signaling pathways involved in neural differentiation, emphasizing the underlying basic molecular mechanisms regarding the process of neural differentiation. Knowing these cross-talks can help us to develop new approaches in regenerative medicine and stem cell based therapy. Recently, cell therapy has received significant attention as a promising treatment for traumatic or neurodegenerative diseases. Therefore, it is important to know the signaling pathways involved in stem cell differentiation toward neural cells. Our better insight into the cross-talk of signaling pathways during neural development would improve neural differentiation within in vitro tissue engineering approaches and pre-clinical practices and develop futuristic therapeutic strategies for patients with neurological disease.
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- Asma Manzari-Tavakoli
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Rayan Center for Neuroscience & Behavior, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ferdowsi University, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Sciences Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Experimental and Clinical Traumatology in AUVA Research Center, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- *Correspondence: Hassan Niknejad
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Serum metabolomic research of the anti-pulmonary fibrosis effects of Shuangshen Pingfei Formula on bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis rats. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2022; 1197:123225. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2022.123225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Revised: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Nova A, Fazia T, Beecham A, Saddi V, Piras M, McCauley JL, Berzuini C, Bernardinelli L. Plasma Protein Levels Analysis in Multiple Sclerosis Sardinian Families Identified C9 and CYP24A1 as Candidate Biomarkers. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12020151. [PMID: 35207439 PMCID: PMC8879906 DOI: 10.3390/life12020151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Revised: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Here we investigate protein levels in 69 multiple sclerosis (MS) cases and 143 healthy controls (HC) from twenty Sardinian families to search for promising biomarkers in plasma. Using antibody suspension bead array technology, the plasma levels of 56 MS-related proteins were obtained. Differences between MS cases and HC were estimated using Linear Mixed Models or Linear Quantile Mixed Models. The proportion of proteins level variability, explained by a set of 119 MS-risk SNPs as to the literature, was also quantified. Higher plasma C9 and CYP24A1 levels were found in MS cases compared to HC (p < 0.05 after Holm multiple testing correction), with protein level differences estimated as, respectively, 0.53 (95% CI: 0.25, 0.81) and 0.42 (95% CI: 0.19, 0.65) times plasma level standard deviation measured in HC. Furthermore, C9 resulted in both statistically significantly higher relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) and secondary-progressive MS (SPMS) compared to HC, with SPMS showing the highest differences. Instead, CYP24A1 was statistically significantly higher only in RRMS as compared to HC. Respectively, 26% (95% CI: 10%, 44%) and 16% (95% CI: 9%, 39%) of CYP24A1 and C9 plasma level variability was explained by known MS-risk SNPs. Our results highlight C9 and CYP24A1 as potential biomarkers in plasma for MS and allow us to gain insight into molecular disease mechanisms.
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Affiliation(s)
- Andrea Nova
- Department of Brain and Behavioral Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (T.F.); (L.B.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Brain and Behavioral Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (T.F.); (L.B.)
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- John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL 33146, USA; (A.B.); (J.L.M.)
- Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Department of Human Genetics, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA
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- Divisione di Neurologia, Presidio Ospedaliero S. Francesco, ASL Numero 3 Nuoro, 08100 Nuoro, Italy; (V.S.); (M.P.)
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- Divisione di Neurologia, Presidio Ospedaliero S. Francesco, ASL Numero 3 Nuoro, 08100 Nuoro, Italy; (V.S.); (M.P.)
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- John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL 33146, USA; (A.B.); (J.L.M.)
- Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Department of Human Genetics, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA
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- Centre for Biostatistics, The University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK;
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- Department of Brain and Behavioral Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (T.F.); (L.B.)
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Untargeted Metabolomic Profiling of Cuprizone-Induced Demyelination in Mouse Corpus Callosum by UPLC-Orbitrap/MS Reveals Potential Metabolic Biomarkers of CNS Demyelination Disorders. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2021; 2021:7093844. [PMID: 34567412 PMCID: PMC8457991 DOI: 10.1155/2021/7093844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2021] [Revised: 08/13/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by periodic neuronal demyelination, which leads to a range of symptoms and eventually to disability. The goal of this research was to use UPLC-Orbitrap/MS to identify validated biomarkers and explore the metabolic mechanisms of MS in mice. Thirty-two C57BL/6 male mice were randomized into two groups that were fed either normal food or 0.2% CPZ for 11 weeks. The mouse demyelination model was assessed by LFB and the expression of MBP by immunofluorescence and immunohistochemistry. The metabolites of the corpus callosum were quantified using UPLC-Orbitrap/MS. The mouse pole climbing experiment was used to assess coordination ability. Multivariate statistical analysis was adopted for screening differential metabolites, and the ingenuity pathway analysis (IPA) was used to reveal the metabolite interaction network. We successfully established the demyelination model. The CPZ group slowly lost weight and showed an increased pole climbing time during feeding compared to the CON group. A total of 81 metabolites (VIP > 1 and P < 0.05) were determined to be enriched in 24 metabolic pathways; 41 metabolites were markedly increased, while 40 metabolites were markedly decreased in the CPZ group. The IPA results revealed that these 81 biomarker metabolites were associated with neuregulin signaling, PI3K-AKT signaling, mTOR signaling, and ERK/MAPK signaling. KEGG pathway analysis showed that two significantly different metabolic pathways were enriched, namely, the glycerophospholipid and sphingolipid metabolic pathways, comprising a total of nine biomarkers. Receiver operating characteristic analysis showed that the metabolites (e.g., PE (16 : 0/22 : 6(4Z, 7Z, 10Z, 13Z, 16Z, 19Z)), PC (18 : 0/22 : 4(7Z, 10Z, 13Z, 16Z)), cytidine 5′-diphosphocholine, PS (18 : 0/22 : 6(4Z, 7Z, 10Z, 13Z, 16Z, 19Z)), glycerol 3-phosphate, SM (d18 : 0/16 : 1(9Z)), Cer (d18:1/18 : 0), galabiosylceramide (d18:1/18 : 0), and GlcCer (d18:1/18 : 0)) have good discrimination ability for the CPZ group. In conclusion, the differential metabolites have great potential to serve as biomarkers of demyelinating diseases. In addition, we identified metabolic pathways associated with CPZ-induced demyelination pathogenesis, which provided a new perspective for understanding the relationship between metabolites and CNS demyelination pathogenesis.
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Shi Y, Ding Y, Li G, Wang L, Osman RA, Sun J, Qian L, Zheng G, Zhang G. Discovery of Novel Biomarkers for Diagnosing and Predicting the Progression of Multiple Sclerosis Using TMT-Based Quantitative Proteomics. Front Immunol 2021; 12:700031. [PMID: 34489947 PMCID: PMC8417809 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.700031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2021] [Accepted: 08/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Objective Here, we aimed to identify protein biomarkers that could rapidly and accurately diagnose multiple sclerosis (MS) using a highly sensitive proteomic immunoassay. Methods Tandem mass tag (TMT) quantitative proteomic analysis was performed to determine the differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples collected from 10 patients with MS and 10 non-inflammatory neurological controls (NINCs). The DEPs were analyzed using bioinformatics tools, and the candidate proteins were validated using the ELISA method in another cohort comprising 160 samples (paired CSF and plasma of 40 patients with MS, CSF of 40 NINCs, and plasma of 40 healthy individuals). Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were used to determine the diagnostic potential of this method. Results Compared to NINCs, we identified 83 CSF-specific DEPs out of a total of 343 proteins in MS patients. Gene ontology (GO) enrichment analysis revealed that these DEPs are mainly involved in platelet degranulation, negative regulation of proteolysis, and post-translational protein modification. Pathway enrichment analysis revealed that the complement and coagulation cascades, Ras signaling pathway, and PI3K-Akt signaling pathway are the main components. Insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 7 (IGFBP7), insulin-like growth factor 2 (IGF2), and somatostatin (SST) were identified as the potential proteins with high scores, degree, and centrality in the protein-protein interaction (PPI) network. We validated the expression of these three proteins using ELISA. Compared to NINCs, the level of CSF IGFBP7 was significantly upregulated, and the level of CSF SST was significantly downregulated in the MS group. Conclusion Our results suggest that SST and IGFBP7 might be associated with the pathogenesis of MS and would be helpful in diagnosing MS. Since IGFBP7 was used to classify relapsing remitting MS (RRMS) and secondary progressive MS (SPMS) patients, therefore, it may act as a potential key marker and therapeutic target in MS.
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- Yijun Shi
- Laboratory of Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Laboratory of Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Laboratory of Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Laboratory of Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Control of In Vitro Diagnostics , Beijing, China.,Beijing Engineering Research Center of Immunological Reagents Clinical Research, Beijing, China
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- Laboratory of Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Laboratory of Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Laboratory of Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Laboratory of Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Control of In Vitro Diagnostics , Beijing, China.,Beijing Engineering Research Center of Immunological Reagents Clinical Research, Beijing, China
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- Laboratory of Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Control of In Vitro Diagnostics , Beijing, China.,Beijing Engineering Research Center of Immunological Reagents Clinical Research, Beijing, China
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