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Huang J, Xu Y. Autoimmunity: A New Focus on Nasal Polyps. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24098444. [PMID: 37176151 PMCID: PMC10179643 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24098444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Revised: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) has long been considered a benign, chronic inflammatory, and hyperplastic disease. Recent studies have shown that autoimmune-related mechanisms are involved in the pathology of nasal polyps. Activated plasma cells, eosinophils, basophils, innate type 2 lymphocytes, mast cells, and proinflammatory cytokine in polyp tissue indicate the mobilization of innate and adaptive immune pathways during polyp formation. The discovery of a series of autoantibodies further supports the autoimmune nature of nasal polyps. Local homeostasis dysregulation, infection, and chronic inflammation may trigger autoimmunity through several mechanisms, including autoantigens overproduction, microbial translocation, molecular mimicry, superantigens, activation or inhibition of receptors, bystander activation, dysregulation of Toll-Like Receptors (TLRs), epitope spreading, autoantigens complementarity. In this paper, we elaborated on the microbiome-mediated mechanism, abnormal host immunity, and genetic changes to update the role of autoimmunity in the pathogenesis of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.
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- Jingyu Huang
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China
- Research Institute of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China
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Wang F, Wen X, Wen T, Liu Z. Association of TLR4 gene 2026A/G (rs1927914), 896A/G (rs4986790), and 1196C/T (rs4986791) polymorphisms and cancer susceptibility: Meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e33040. [PMID: 36827055 PMCID: PMC11309699 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000033040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This study was performed to assess the association of TLR4 gene 2026A/G (rs1927914), 896A/G (rs4986790), and 1196C/T (rs4986791) polymorphisms and cancer susceptibility based on published case-control studies. METHODS Web of Science, PubMed, Embase, CBM, WanFang Data, CNKI, and VIP database were used for article retrieving. Then, these articles were screened according to the study inclusion and exclusion criteria. The data was extracted, and the study quality was evaluated according to the principle of Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Meta-analysis was performed by RevMan 5.4 and Stata MP-17 software. Trial sequential analysis was performed by TSA 0.9.5.10 Beta software. RESULTS Eighty-seven case-control studies including 25,969 cases and 32,119 controls were included in the meta-analysis. The diseases involved in case groups include prostate cancer, lung cancer, gastric cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, colorectal cancer, etc. A versus G model of rs1927914, A versus G model of rs4986790 and C versus T model of rs4986791 showed that odds ratio (OR) = 1.08, OR = 0.85, and OR = 0.74 respectively. All the 3 comparisons were statistically significant. Sensitivity analysis showed that the results were stable. Publication bias analysis and trial sequential analysis showed that no significant publication bias was found in the results of the meta-analysis, and the probability of false positives was small. CONCLUSION People with A allele of rs1927914, G allele of rs4986790, or T allele of rs4986791 have higher risks of cancer. The results of meta-analysis are stable and have less probability of false positives.
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- Fengzhen Wang
- Heart Medical Centre, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Heart Medical Centre, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Department of physiology, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Heart Medical Centre, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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Elloumi N, Tahri S, Fakhfakh R, Abida O, Mahfoudh N, Hachicha H, Marzouk S, Bahloul Z, Masmoudi H. Role of innate immune receptors TLR4 and TLR2 polymorphisms in systemic lupus erythematosus susceptibility. Ann Hum Genet 2022; 86:137-144. [PMID: 35128637 DOI: 10.1111/ahg.12458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Revised: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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AIM Through their recognition of various bacterial cell wall components, TLR2 and TLR4 participate in the innate response and modulate the activation of adaptive immunity. Therefore, the genetic background of these receptors might play a crucial role in autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). In this study, we investigated the possible association between polymorphisms within TLR2 and TLR4 genes with SLE susceptibility. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 100 SLE patients and 200 unrelated healthy controls of the Tunisian population were enrolled in the study.TLR4rs4986790, TLR4rs4986791, and TLR2rs5743708 genotyping were performed using a polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism method. The number of guanine-thymine (GT) repeat microsatellite in the intron 2 of TLR2 gene was analyzed by sequencing. RESULTS We reported a lack of allelic and genotypic association between SNPs of TLR4 and TLR2 genes and SLE pathogenesis. No correlation was found with any SLE features. However, SLE susceptibility was associated with the GT repeat microsatellite polymorphism in the human TLR2 gene. Further subclassification of alleles into three subclasses revealed a significant association between the long-sized repeats ((GT) >23) and SLE. CONCLUSION Though the results showed the absence of genetic association of TLR4 and TLR2 SNPs with the risk of developing SLE, we have identified a protective association between the microsatellite polymorphism in intron 2 of the TLR2 gene and SLE. Functionally, these (GT)n repeats may confer modifying effects or susceptibility to certain inflammatory conditions.
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- Nesrine Elloumi
- Research laboratory LR18/SP12 auto-immunity, cancer and immunogenetics, Immunology Department, Habib Bourguiba university Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Research laboratory LR18/SP12 auto-immunity, cancer and immunogenetics, Immunology Department, Habib Bourguiba university Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Research laboratory LR18/SP12 auto-immunity, cancer and immunogenetics, Immunology Department, Habib Bourguiba university Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Research laboratory LR18/SP12 auto-immunity, cancer and immunogenetics, Immunology Department, Habib Bourguiba university Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Immunology Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Research laboratory LR18/SP12 auto-immunity, cancer and immunogenetics, Immunology Department, Habib Bourguiba university Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Internal Medicine Department, Hedi Chaker Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Internal Medicine Department, Hedi Chaker Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Research laboratory LR18/SP12 auto-immunity, cancer and immunogenetics, Immunology Department, Habib Bourguiba university Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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Attia ZR, Zedan MM, Saad EA, Mutawi TM, El Basuni MA. Association of CD14 genetic variants and circulating level with systemic lupus erythematosus risk in Egyptian children and adolescents. Biomark Med 2021; 15:1669-1680. [PMID: 34743544 DOI: 10.2217/bmm-2021-0203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Aim: To demonstrate whether sCD14 and CD14 (rs2569190 A/G and rs2569191 C/T) genetic variants are associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) risk, for the first time, in Egyptian pediatrics and adolescents. Materials & methods: sCD14 concentrations were determined in plasma of 95 SLE cases and 98 healthy controls using ELISA assay. Genotyping was performed using TaqMan technology. Results: sCD14 levels were elevated in SLE. Individuals with T, CT and TT genotypes in rs2569191 were of significant risk (odds ratio = 1.471-2.035, 95% CI = 1.138-3.471) and those with combined CT+TT and haplotype GT were of higher risk of SLE (odds ratio = 1.660-1.758, 95% CI = 1.003-3.106, p < 0.05). sCD14 levels and CD14 polymorphism were not correlated with SLE clinical and laboratory features. Conclusion: In SLE, sCD14 levels are associated with rs2569190 A/G. Genotype CT+TT in rs2569191 C/T and haplotype GT are associated with SLE risk in Egyptian pediatric and adolescents.
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- Zeinab R Attia
- Department of Laboratories, Immunology Lab, Mansoura University Children's Hospital, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Damietta University, Damietta, Egypt
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- Department of Laboratories, Immunology Lab, Mansoura University Children's Hospital, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Laboratories, Immunology Lab, Mansoura University Children's Hospital, Mansoura, Egypt
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Aranda-Uribe IS, López-Vázquez JC, Barbosa-Cobos RE, Ramírez-Bello J. TLR4 and TLR9 polymorphisms are not associated with either rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus in Mexican patients. Mol Biol Rep 2021; 48:3561-3565. [PMID: 33939072 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-021-06371-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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Toll-like receptor (TLR)-mediated signaling pathways induce a proinflammatory microenvironment to eradicate pathogens. However, in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), TLRs can promote chronic inflammation. It has been shown that some TLR4 and TLR9 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are risk factors for RA and SLE, but these findings have not been replicated in all populations; thus, results are inconclusive. We evaluated the TLR4 Asp299Gly, Thr399Ile, - 1892G/A SNPs, and the TLR9 Pro545Pro SNP to assess potential associations with RA and SLE in Mexican patients. This study included 474 patients with RA, 283 patients with SLE, and 424 healthy controls. We used a 5' nuclease allelic discrimination assay to genotype individuals for the four TLR4 and TLR9 polymorphisms. We found that the genotype or allelic frequencies of the TLR4 Asp299Gly, Thr399Ile, - 1892G/A, and TLR9 Pro545Pro polymorphisms were similar between patients and controls. We found no association under different genetic models. A haplotype analysis of TLR4 showed no association with either RA or SLE. We found no significant differences in the allelic or genotypic frequencies of TLR4 Asp299Gly, Thr399IIe, - 1892G/A, or TLR9 Pro545Pro between patients and controls. These findings suggested that these variants are not risk factors for RA or SLE in Mexican patients.
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- Ivan Sammir Aranda-Uribe
- Unidad de Investigación, Hospital Juárez de México, Av. Instituto, Politécnico Nacional No. 5160, DelegaciónGustavo A. Madero, C.P. 07760, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Unidad de Investigación, Hospital Juárez de México, Av. Instituto, Politécnico Nacional No. 5160, DelegaciónGustavo A. Madero, C.P. 07760, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Unidad de Investigación, Hospital Juárez de México, Av. Instituto, Politécnico Nacional No. 5160, DelegaciónGustavo A. Madero, C.P. 07760, Mexico City, Mexico.
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Charoenngam N, Ponvilawan B, Rittiphairoj T, Tornsatitkul S, Wattanachayakul P, Rujirachun P, Ungprasert P. The association between allergic rhinitis and risk of rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Evid Based Med 2021; 14:27-39. [PMID: 32543017 DOI: 10.1111/jebm.12393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2020] [Accepted: 03/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the association between allergic rhinitis (AR) and the risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). METHODS Potentially eligible studies were identified from MEDLINE and EMBASE databases from inception to November 2019. Eligible cohort study must report relative risk with 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) of incident RA between AR patients and comparators. Eligible case-control studies must include cases with RA and controls without RA, and must explore their history of AR. Odds ratio with 95% CIs of the association between AR and RA must be reported. Point estimates with standard errors from each study were combined using the generic inverse variance method. RESULTS A total of 21,824 articles were identified. After two rounds of the independent review by three investigators, two cohort studies and 10 case-control studies met the eligibility criteria. The pooled analysis showed no association between AR and risk of RA (RR = 0.94; 95% CI, 0.73 to 1.20; I2 = 84%). However, when we conducted a sensitivity analysis including only studies with acceptable quality, defined as Newcastle-Ottawa score of seven or higher, we found that patients with AR had a significantly higher risk of RA (RR = 1.36; 95% CI, 1.12 to 1.65; I2 = 45%). CONCLUSIONS The current systematic review and meta-analysis could not reveal a significant association between AR and RA. However, when only studies with acceptable quality were included, a significantly higher risk of RA among patients with AR than individuals without AR was observed.
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- Nipith Charoenngam
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Department of Research and Development, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Fehrenbach DJ, Abais-Battad JM, Dasinger JH, Lund H, Keppel T, Zemaj J, Cherian-Shaw M, Gundry RL, Geurts AM, Dwinell MR, Mattson DL. Sexual Dimorphic Role of CD14 (Cluster of Differentiation 14) in Salt-Sensitive Hypertension and Renal Injury. Hypertension 2020; 77:228-240. [PMID: 33249861 DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.120.14928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Genomic sequence and gene expression association studies in animals and humans have identified genes that may be integral in the pathogenesis of various diseases. CD14 (cluster of differentiation 14)-a cell surface protein involved in innate immune system activation-is one such gene associated with cardiovascular and hypertensive disease. We previously showed that this gene is upregulated in renal macrophages of Dahl salt-sensitive animals fed a high-salt diet; here we test the hypothesis that CD14 contributes to the elevated pressure and renal injury observed in salt-sensitive hypertension. Using CRISPR/Cas9 (clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats/clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeat-associated 9), we created a targeted mutation in the CD14 gene on the Dahl SS (SS/JrHSDMcwi) background and validated the absence of CD14 peptides via mass spectrometry. Radiotelemetry was used to monitor blood pressure in wild-type and CD14-/- animals challenged with high salt and identified infiltrating renal immune cells via flow cytometry. Germline knockout of CD14 exacerbated salt-sensitive hypertension and renal injury in female animals but not males. CD14-/- females demonstrated increased infiltrating macrophages but no difference in infiltrating lymphocytes. Transplant of CD14+/+ or CD14-/- bone marrow was used to isolate the effects of CD14 knockout to hematopoietic cells and confirmed that the differential phenotype observed was due to knockout of CD14 in hematopoietic cells. Ovariectomy was used to remove the influence of female sex hormones, which completely abrogated the effect of CD14 knockout. These studies provide a novel treatment target and evidence of a new dichotomy in immune activation between sexes within the context of hypertensive disease where CD14 regulates immune cell activation and renal injury.
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- Daniel J Fehrenbach
- Department of Physiology (D.J.F., H.L., J.Z., A.M.G., M.R.D.), Medical College of Wisconsin, Wauwatosa, WI.,Department of Physiology, Augusta University and the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA (D.J.F., J.M.A.-B., J.H.D., M.C.-S., D.L.M.)
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- Department of Physiology, Augusta University and the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA (D.J.F., J.M.A.-B., J.H.D., M.C.-S., D.L.M.)
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- Department of Physiology, Augusta University and the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA (D.J.F., J.M.A.-B., J.H.D., M.C.-S., D.L.M.)
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- Department of Physiology (D.J.F., H.L., J.Z., A.M.G., M.R.D.), Medical College of Wisconsin, Wauwatosa, WI
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- Center for Biomedical Mass Spectrometry Research (T.K., R.L.G.), Medical College of Wisconsin, Wauwatosa, WI
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- Department of Physiology (D.J.F., H.L., J.Z., A.M.G., M.R.D.), Medical College of Wisconsin, Wauwatosa, WI
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- Department of Physiology, Augusta University and the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA (D.J.F., J.M.A.-B., J.H.D., M.C.-S., D.L.M.)
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- Center for Biomedical Mass Spectrometry Research (T.K., R.L.G.), Medical College of Wisconsin, Wauwatosa, WI.,CardiOmics Program, Center for Heart and Vascular Research (R.L.G.), University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE.,Division of Cardiovascular Medicine (R.L.G.), University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE.,Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology (R.L.G.), University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
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- Department of Physiology (D.J.F., H.L., J.Z., A.M.G., M.R.D.), Medical College of Wisconsin, Wauwatosa, WI.,Genomic Sciences and Precision Medicine Center (A.M.G., M.R.D.), Medical College of Wisconsin, Wauwatosa, WI
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- Department of Physiology (D.J.F., H.L., J.Z., A.M.G., M.R.D.), Medical College of Wisconsin, Wauwatosa, WI.,Genomic Sciences and Precision Medicine Center (A.M.G., M.R.D.), Medical College of Wisconsin, Wauwatosa, WI
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- Department of Physiology, Augusta University and the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA (D.J.F., J.M.A.-B., J.H.D., M.C.-S., D.L.M.)
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Panda AK, Tripathy R, Das BK. CD14 (C-159T) polymorphism is associated with increased susceptibility to SLE, and plasma levels of soluble CD14 is a novel biomarker of disease activity: A hospital-based case-control study. Lupus 2020; 30:219-227. [PMID: 33176568 DOI: 10.1177/0961203320972799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cluster of differentiation 14 (CD14) plays a crucial role in the innate immune response of the host in protection against various pathogens. The importance of soluble CD14 in autoimmune disorders has been described in different populations. However, the role of sCD14 in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is poorly understood. Further, the association of functional variants at the promoter region of the CD14 gene (-159 C > T) with susceptibility to SLE or disease severity needs to be defined. METHODS Two hundred female SLE patients diagnosed on systemic lupus international collaborating clinics (SLICC) classification criteria and age, sex, matched healthy controls were enrolled in the present study. Polymerase chain reaction- restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) method was used to genotype CD14 (C-159 T) polymorphism. Plasma levels of IFN-α, TNF-α, and sCD14 were quantified by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). RESULTS Prevalence of mutant genotypes (CT and TT) and minor allele (T) of CD14 (C-159T) polymorphism was significantly higher in SLE cases compared to healthy controls (CT: P < 0.0001; OR = 3.26, TT:P < 0.0001; OR = 3.39; T:P = 0.0009, OR = 1.62). Further, lupus nephritis patients had a higher prevalence of homozygous mutants (TT) and mutant allele (T)(TT: P = 0.0002, OR = 8.07; T: P = 0.001, OR = 1.32). SLE patients displayed significantly increased plasma sCD14, TNF-α, and IFN-α levels in comparison to healthy controls. These cytokines were significantly elevated in patients of lupus nephritis compared to those without kidney involvement. Interestingly, sCD14 levels correlated positively with SLE disease activity index-2K (SLEDAI-2K) scores and 24 hours proteinuria. CONCLUSION CD14 (C-159T) polymorphism is associated with an increased predisposition to the development of SLE and lupus nephritis: sCD14 is a promising novel biomarker for assessing disease activity and lupus nephritis.
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- Aditya K Panda
- Department of Bioscience and Bioinformatics, Khallikote University, Berhampur, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, SVP Post-Graduate Institute of Pediatrics, Cuttack, Odisha, India
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- Department of Medicine, S.C.B. Medical College, Cuttack, India
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Yan S, Chen H, Wang Z, Zhao L. Association of two polymorphisms Asp299Gly and Thr399Ile in Toll-like receptor 4 with rheumatoid arthritis: A meta-analysis. Int J Rheum Dis 2020; 23:1117-1125. [PMID: 32558389 DOI: 10.1111/1756-185x.13890] [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: 03/12/2020] [Revised: 05/04/2020] [Accepted: 05/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Our meta-analysis aims to evaluate the association of Asp299Gly and Thr399Ile with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) susceptibility and severity. By manually searching 3 electronic databases (PubMed, Embase and Web of Science), relevant articles were collected. After checking eligibility for every study, this meta-analysis on eligible studies was performed under 5 genetic models: (1) allelic contrast; (2) heterozygous model; (3) homozygous model; (4) dominant model; (5) recessive model. In Spanish populations, a significantly decreased RA risk was identified in allelic comparison (odds ratio [OR] = 0.73, 95% CI 0.55 ~ 0.96) and dominant model (OR = 0.74, 95% CI 0.56 ~ 0.99) of Asp299Gly polymorphism. A trend of reduced risk was also observed under the heterozygous model (OR = 0.77, 95% CI 0.58 ~ 1.03). As for Thr399Ile, it might also have a protective effect on Spanish populations in allelic comparison (OR = 0.71, 95% CI 0.44 ~ 1.15). In contrast, for both Asp299Gly and Thr399Ile, a higher risk of RA was detected in Chinese Han populations. The frequency of both Asp299Gly and Thr399Ile increased in rheumatoid factor (RF)-positive subjects in Chinese patients (Asp299Gly, RF+:RF- = 0.165:0.145; Thr399Ile, RF+:RF- = 0.170:0.161) and decreased in Spanish patients (Asp299Gly, RF+:RF- = 0.060:0.073; Thr399Ile, RF+:RF- = 0.046:0.056), but not to a statistically significant extent. Our meta-analysis suggested that both Asp299Gly and Thr399Ile might have a protective effect on Spanish populations, but the 2 polymorphisms could act as a susceptible factor in Chinese Han populations. To confirm our results, further investigation concerning the functional impacts of Asp299Gly and Thr399Ile are still needed.
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- Shunchao Yan
- Clinical Medical College of Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- Basic Medical College of Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- Clinical Medical College of Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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Jia X, Wang B, Yao Q, Li Q, Zhang J. Variations in CD14 Gene Are Associated With Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases in the Chinese Population. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2018; 9:811. [PMID: 30700980 PMCID: PMC6343429 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2018.00811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2018] [Accepted: 12/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Autoimmune thyroid diseases (AITDs) are chronic organ-specific autoimmune diseases and mainly include Graves' disease (GD) and Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT). CD14 is an important component of the immune system as a receptor for gram-negative lipopolysaccharide (LPS). The genetic polymorphisms of CD14 have been confirmed to be associated with a variety of autoimmune diseases. However, its relationship with AITDs is still unclear. The study was aimed to determine whether four single nucleotide polymorphisms (rs2915863, rs2569190, rs2569192, and rs2563298) of CD14 are associated with AITDs and its subgroups of GD and HT. The results showed significant association of rs2915863 and rs2569190 with GD. The frequencies of rs2915863 genotypes and T allele in patients with GD differed significantly from their controls (P = 0.007 and P = 0.021, respectively). For rs2569190, frequencies of genotypes and G allele in GD patients also showed positive P-values (P = 0.038 and P = 0.027, respectively). The correlations between these two loci and GD are more pronounced in female GD patients and patients with a family history. In genetic model analysis, the allele model, recessive model, and homozygous model of rs2569190 and rs2915863 embodied strong correlations with GD after the adjusting of age and gender (P = 0.014, P = 0.015, P = 0.009, and P = 0.014, P = 0.001, P = 0.006, respectively). However, these four sites are not related to HT. We firstly discovered the relationship between CD14 gene polymorphism and GD, and the results indicate that CD14 is an important risk locus for AITD and its SNPs may contribute to host's genetic predisposition to GD.
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- Xi Jia
- Department of Endocrinology, Jinshan Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Jinshan Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Jinshan Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Jinshan Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Jinan Zhang
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Morris G, Puri BK, Frye RE. The putative role of environmental aluminium in the development of chronic neuropathology in adults and children. How strong is the evidence and what could be the mechanisms involved? Metab Brain Dis 2017; 32:1335-1355. [PMID: 28752219 PMCID: PMC5596046 DOI: 10.1007/s11011-017-0077-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2017] [Accepted: 07/19/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The conceptualisation of autistic spectrum disorder and Alzheimer's disease has undergone something of a paradigm shift in recent years and rather than being viewed as single illnesses with a unitary pathogenesis and pathophysiology they are increasingly considered to be heterogeneous syndromes with a complex multifactorial aetiopathogenesis, involving a highly complex and diverse combination of genetic, epigenetic and environmental factors. One such environmental factor implicated as a potential cause in both syndromes is aluminium, as an element or as part of a salt, received, for example, in oral form or as an adjuvant. Such administration has the potential to induce pathology via several routes such as provoking dysfunction and/or activation of glial cells which play an indispensable role in the regulation of central nervous system homeostasis and neurodevelopment. Other routes include the generation of oxidative stress, depletion of reduced glutathione, direct and indirect reductions in mitochondrial performance and integrity, and increasing the production of proinflammatory cytokines in both the brain and peripherally. The mechanisms whereby environmental aluminium could contribute to the development of the highly specific pattern of neuropathology seen in Alzheimer's disease are described. Also detailed are several mechanisms whereby significant quantities of aluminium introduced via immunisation could produce chronic neuropathology in genetically susceptible children. Accordingly, it is recommended that the use of aluminium salts in immunisations should be discontinued and that adults should take steps to minimise their exposure to environmental aluminium.
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- Gerwyn Morris
- Tir Na Nog, Bryn Road seaside 87, Llanelli, Wales, SA15 2LW, UK
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- Department of Medicine, Imperial College London, Hammersmith Hospital, London, England, W12 0HS, UK.
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- College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute, Little Rock, AR, 72202, USA
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Yu B, Dong H, Zang Y, Jiang S, Luan H, Zhang Y. MicroRNA-139-5p alleviates UVB-induced injuries by regulating TLR4 in si-IL-6-treated keratinocyte cells. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL PATHOLOGY 2017; 10:9293-9301. [PMID: 31966801 PMCID: PMC6965906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2017] [Accepted: 07/21/2017] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Background: Lupus erythematosus (LE) is an autoimmune disease that is often exacerbated by ultraviolet B (UVB) irradiation. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play vital roles in response to UVB damage to keratinocyte cells. Herein, our study aimed to explore the functions of miR-139-5p in UVB-induced injuries in keratinocyte cells. Methods: Human keratinocyte cell line HaCaT was per-treated with 20 ng/ml si-IL-6 and transfected with miR-139-5p mimic, pc-TLR4 and corresponding controls. These cells were underwent 30 mJ/cm2 UVB irradiation and incubated for 24 h. Thereafter, cell viability and apoptosis were detected by trypan blue staining and flow cytometry assays. Furthermore, the expression levels of miR-139-5p, TLR4, apoptosis-associated factors, Notch and PI3K/AKT pathways factors were examined by qRT-PCR and western blot. Results: Our results showed that UVB irradiation pronouncedly enhanced si-IL-6-induced cell injuries, as decreased cell viability and promoted apoptosis in HaCaT cells. In addition, miR-139-5p was up-regulated in UVB-exposed HaCaT cells and overexpression of miR-139-5p attenuated UVB-induced injuries in si-IL-6-treated HaCaT cells. Further study we found that overexpression of TLR4 significantly abolished the protective effects of miR-139-5p overexpression against UVB-induced injuries in si-IL-6-treated HaCaT cells. Besides, western blot results demonstrated that overexpression of miR-139-5p inactivated Notch and PI3K/AKT pathways by down-regulation of TLR4. Conclusions: These results indicated that miR-139-5p alleviated UVB-induced injuries by regulation of TLR4 in si-IL-6-treated HaCaT cells. The study might provide new therapeutic strategies for treatment of LE.
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- Bo Yu
- Department of Dermatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityQingdao, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityQingdao, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityQingdao, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityQingdao, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityQingdao, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityQingdao, China
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Wang Y, Chen L, Li F, Bao M, Zeng J, Xiang J, Luo H, Li J, Tang L. TLR4 rs41426344 increases susceptibility of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) in a central south Chinese Han population. Pediatr Rheumatol Online J 2017; 15:12. [PMID: 28222760 PMCID: PMC5320652 DOI: 10.1186/s12969-017-0137-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2016] [Accepted: 01/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of the study was to determine whether polymorphisms in toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) confer susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) in a central south Chinese Han population. METHODS Genotyping for six well studied polymorphisms (rs4986790, rs4986791, rs10759932, rs41426344, rs11536889 and rs7873784) in TLR4 gene were conducted in 1074 unrelated patients with RA and 1692 healthy control subjects, as well as in 217 unrelated patients with JIA and 378 healthy control subjects using direct sequencing technique. Comparisons between cases and controls in alleles, genotypes and haplotypes were carried out using Fisher's exact test. RESULTS Significant genetic associations were detected between the 3'UTR rs41426344C and RA (p < 0.001, p adj < 0.001, OR = 2.24) and JIA (p < 0.001, p adj < 0.001, OR = 2.05). In addition, rs4986790G was found to be significantly associated with the susceptibility for RA (p = 0.005, p adj = 0.03, OR = 3.43), but not for JIA (p = 0.06, p adj = 0.36, OR = 2.65). Furthermore, significant increasing in the distributions of haplotypes H4 and H10 in RA (H4: p = 0.001, OR = 1.13; H10: p = 0.001, OR = 1.15) and JIA (H4: p = 0.04, OR = 2.06; H10: p = 0.02, OR = 2.47) were also found. Moreover, the frequency of rs41426344C significantly increased in RF-positive and anti-CCP positive subjects both in RA (RF+: p <0.0001, OR = 2.33; anti-CCP+: p =0.008, OR = 2.79) and JIA (RF+: p =0.02, OR = 2.91; anti-CCP+: p = 0.02, OR = 2.78). CONCLUSIONS Our study suggested that rs41426344 and rs4986790 of TLR4 might contribute to RA, and rs41426344 might contribute to JIA pathogenesis in central south Chinese Han population.
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- Yan Wang
- 0000 0004 1765 8757grid.464229.fDepartment of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Institute of Neuroscience, Changsha Medical University, No. 1501 Lei Feng Road,, Wangcheng District, Changsha City, Hunan Province 410219 People’s Republic of China ,0000 0004 1765 8757grid.464229.fSchool of Basic Medical Science, Changsha Medical University, Changsha, People’s Republic of China ,0000 0004 1765 8757grid.464229.fExperiment center for Function, Changsha Medical University, Changsha, People’s Republic of China
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- 0000 0004 1765 8757grid.464229.fDepartment of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Institute of Neuroscience, Changsha Medical University, No. 1501 Lei Feng Road,, Wangcheng District, Changsha City, Hunan Province 410219 People’s Republic of China ,0000 0004 1765 8757grid.464229.fSchool of Basic Medical Science, Changsha Medical University, Changsha, People’s Republic of China ,0000 0004 1765 8757grid.464229.fExperiment center for Function, Changsha Medical University, Changsha, People’s Republic of China
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- 0000 0004 1765 8757grid.464229.fDepartment of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Institute of Neuroscience, Changsha Medical University, No. 1501 Lei Feng Road,, Wangcheng District, Changsha City, Hunan Province 410219 People’s Republic of China ,0000 0004 1765 8757grid.464229.fSchool of Basic Medical Science, Changsha Medical University, Changsha, People’s Republic of China
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- 0000 0004 1765 8757grid.464229.fDepartment of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Institute of Neuroscience, Changsha Medical University, No. 1501 Lei Feng Road,, Wangcheng District, Changsha City, Hunan Province 410219 People’s Republic of China ,0000 0004 1765 8757grid.464229.fSchool of Basic Medical Science, Changsha Medical University, Changsha, People’s Republic of China
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- 0000 0004 1765 8757grid.464229.fDepartment of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Institute of Neuroscience, Changsha Medical University, No. 1501 Lei Feng Road,, Wangcheng District, Changsha City, Hunan Province 410219 People’s Republic of China ,0000 0004 1765 8757grid.464229.fSchool of Basic Medical Science, Changsha Medical University, Changsha, People’s Republic of China
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- 0000 0004 1765 8757grid.464229.fDepartment of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Institute of Neuroscience, Changsha Medical University, No. 1501 Lei Feng Road,, Wangcheng District, Changsha City, Hunan Province 410219 People’s Republic of China ,0000 0004 1765 8757grid.464229.fSchool of Basic Medical Science, Changsha Medical University, Changsha, People’s Republic of China
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- 0000 0004 1765 8757grid.464229.fDepartment of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Institute of Neuroscience, Changsha Medical University, No. 1501 Lei Feng Road,, Wangcheng District, Changsha City, Hunan Province 410219 People’s Republic of China ,0000 0004 1765 8757grid.464229.fSchool of Basic Medical Science, Changsha Medical University, Changsha, People’s Republic of China ,0000 0004 1765 8757grid.464229.fExperiment center for Function, Changsha Medical University, Changsha, People’s Republic of China
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- 0000 0004 1765 8757grid.464229.fDepartment of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Institute of Neuroscience, Changsha Medical University, No. 1501 Lei Feng Road,, Wangcheng District, Changsha City, Hunan Province 410219 People’s Republic of China ,0000 0001 0379 7164grid.216417.7Department of Neurology, Xiang-ya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha City, Hunan Province China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Institute of Neuroscience, Changsha Medical University, No. 1501 Lei Feng Road,, Wangcheng District, Changsha City, Hunan Province, 410219, People's Republic of China. .,School of Basic Medical Science, Changsha Medical University, Changsha, People's Republic of China.
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Association between Toll-Like Receptor 4 Polymorphisms and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Susceptibility: A Meta-Analysis. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2016; 2016:7842587. [PMID: 27652268 PMCID: PMC5019897 DOI: 10.1155/2016/7842587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2016] [Accepted: 08/03/2016] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Family aggregation was observed among systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) cases, suggesting the genetic factor may contribute to the susceptibility. Toll-like receptors (TLR) play key role in human immune system; in order to gain better insight on the association between TLR4 polymorphisms and SLE risk, a meta-analysis was conducted. In total 4 case-control studies have been included, involving 503 SLE cases and 636 healthy controls. The association between TLR4 polymorphisms and SLE risk was evaluated by calculating pooled odd ratio (OR) and its 95% confidential interval (CI). The Q-test and I2 statistic were used to estimate the degree of heterogeneity. Publication bias among enrolled studies was examined by using Egger's test and Begg's test. Overall, there was no evidence of positive association between SLE risk and D299G and T399I polymorphisms in TLR4. The meta-analysis reported a null association between TLR4 polymorphisms and SLE risk in included study populations, but the role of TLR4 polymorphisms in developing SLE among other populations remains undetermined. Moreover, some laboratory studies still discovered the involvement of TLR4 in SLE process. Therefore, the association between TLR4 polymorphisms and SLE risk requires further investigation both in laboratory and in epidemiological efforts.
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Impact of CD200-Fc on dendritic cells in lupus-prone NZB/WF1 mice. Sci Rep 2016; 6:31874. [PMID: 27545083 PMCID: PMC4992952 DOI: 10.1038/srep31874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2016] [Accepted: 07/28/2016] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Abnormal expression of CD200/CD200R1 may contribute to the immunologic abnormalities in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). This study aimed to assess the function of CD200/CD200R1and impact of CD200-Fc on dendritic cells in lupus-prone NZB/WF1 mice. Female NZB/WF1 mice were treated with CD200-Fc or control for 4 weeks. Plasma samples were collected to measure autoantibody levels. The expression levels of CD200/CD200R1 in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and splenocytes were examined. The percentage of CD200/CD200R1-positive cells in splenocytes from NZB/WF1 mice was lower than that of C57BL/6 mice (p < 0.05). The plasma level of anti-dsDNA was significantly higher in NZB/WF1 mice than C57BL/6 mice (p < 0.001). However, the anti-dsDNA levels decreased (p = 0.047) after CD200-Fc treatment. Finally, CD200-Fc reduced the levels of IL-6 (p = 0.017) and IL-10 (p = 0.03) in the dendritic cell culture supernatant. This study suggests that the immunosuppressive CD200/CD200R1 signaling pathway might be involved in the immunopathology of NZB/WF1 mice; the present results merit further exploration of agents that can modulate the CD200/CD200FR1 pathway as a therapy for human lupus.
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Cai X, Liu X, Du S, Xu X, Liu A, Ge X, Qiao Y, Jiang Y. Overexpression of Aiolos in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cell Subsets from Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Biochem Genet 2015; 54:73-82. [PMID: 26546109 DOI: 10.1007/s10528-015-9702-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2015] [Accepted: 10/30/2015] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Genetic studies demonstrate that the Aiolos polymorphisms contribute to the susceptibility to autoimmune diseases. The purpose of the study was to investigate the Aiolos expression in lymphocytes and monocytes in the peripheral blood from patients with SLE and RA, and to explore the correlation between Aiolos expression in cell subsets and laboratory measurements. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) from 32 patients with SLE, 35 patients with RA, and 37 healthy controls were purified. Aiolos expression in PBMC subsets was examined by flow cytometry. In SLE patients, a much higher percentage of Aiolos + CD8+ T cells and Aiolos + CD14+ monocytes was found, when compared with healthy controls (p = 8.29 × 10(-5) and p = 1.01 × 10(-5), respectively). Furthermore, the percentage of CD4+ and CD8+ T cells, CD19+ B cells, and CD14+ monocytes expressing Aiolos in RA patients was also determined and each found higher than that in healthy controls (p = 0.009, p = 4.11 × 10(-5), p = 0.001, and p = 1.11 × 10(-5), respectively). The percentage of Aiolos + CD8+ T cells was weakly correlated with ESR in SLE patients and RF in RA patients (r s = 0.37, p = 0.038; r s = 0.34, p = 0.044, respectively). On the other hand, the percentage of Aiolos + CD14+ monocytes was significantly correlated with multiple laboratory measurements, including ESR, creatinine, CRP, LDH, proteinuria, albumin, and ACCPA in patients (r s = 0.62, p < 0.001; r s = 0.65, p < 0.001; r s = 0.44, p = 0.010; r s = 0.42, p = 0.022; r s = 0.52, p = 0.013; r s = 0.34, p = 0.048, respectively). To our knowledge, it is the first study to demonstrate overexpression of Aiolos in PBMC subsets in SLE and RA patients. The results indicate that overexpression of Aiolos may contribute to pathogenesis of SLE and RA.
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- Xinze Cai
- Central Laboratory, First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110001, China
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- Central Laboratory, First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110001, China
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- Central Laboratory, First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110001, China
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- Central Laboratory, First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110001, China
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- Central Laboratory, First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110001, China
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- Central Laboratory, First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110001, China
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- Central Laboratory, First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110001, China
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- Central Laboratory, First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110001, China. .,Department of Dermatology, First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110001, China.
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Sellers RM, Payne JB, Yu F, LeVan TD, Walker C, Mikuls TR. TLR4
Asp299Gly polymorphism may be protective against chronic periodontitis. J Periodontal Res 2015; 51:203-11. [DOI: 10.1111/jre.12299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/12/2015] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- R. M. Sellers
- University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry; Lincoln NE USA
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- Department of Surgical Specialties; University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry; Lincoln NE USA
- Department of Internal Medicine; College of Medicine; University of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha NE USA
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- Department of Biostatistics; University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health; Omaha NE USA
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- Omaha Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Department of Internal Medicine; University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine; Omaha NE USA
- Department of Epidemiology; University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health; Omaha NE USA
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- Department of Oral Biology; University of Florida College of Dentistry; Gainesville FL USA
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- Omaha Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Department of Internal Medicine; University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine; Omaha NE USA
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Zhu L, Wang L, Wang X, Zhou L, Liao Z, Xu L, Wu H, Ren J, Li Z, Yang L, Chen S, Li B, Wu X, Zhou Y, Li Y. Characteristics of A20 gene polymorphisms and clinical significance in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. J Transl Med 2015; 13:215. [PMID: 26143186 PMCID: PMC4491428 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-015-0566-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2015] [Accepted: 06/09/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background There are a number of studies regarding to the susceptibility of A20 SNPs in rheumatoid arthritis (RA); however, a few of these studies have shown an association between polymorphisms in the A20 gene and RA risk in the Chinese population. The aim of this study was to investigate the characteristics of A20 gene polymorphisms, the association between polymorphisms and clinical significance in Chinese RA patients. Methods PCR and sequencing were used to identify A20 gene polymorphisms in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) (50 cases), synovial fluid (11 cases) from RA patients and PBMCs from 30 healthy individuals. Quantitative Real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) was used to analyze the A20 mRNA expression in 38 RA patients and 40 healthy individuals. Pearson’s Chi square test and two independent-samples Wilcoxon tests were used for statistical analysis. Results Eight single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) (rs5029937, rs3799491, rs598493, rs2307859, rs146534657, rs2230926, rs661561, and rs582757) were identified in PBMCs of RA patients. One new mutation (14284 T > A) was identified in synovial fluid mononuclear cells from one RA case. rs146534657 was identified for the first time in two RA cases. Patients with rs146534657 (12411 A > G, Asn102Ser) AG genotype or rs2230926 (12486 T > G, Phe127Cys) TG genotype had poor outcome. Significantly lower A20 mRNA expression was found in PBMCs from RA patients compared with healthy individuals (p < 0.001). There was a higher A20 mRNA expression in RA patients with rs2230926 TG genotype and rs146534657 AG genotype (11.56 ± 7.39) than patients with rs2230926 TT genotype and rs146534657 AA genotype (5.63 ± 4.37) (p = 0.031). Conclusion Significantly lower A20 expression was found in RA patients. The polymorphisms of A20 were characterized in RA patients. We detected rs146534657 for the first time and identified a new A20 mutation (14284 T > A). A20 rs2230926 TG genotype and rs146534657 AG genotype may be related to poor outcome in RA patients. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12967-015-0566-1) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Lihua Zhu
- Department of Rheumatism and Immunology, First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China. .,Institute of Hematology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China.
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- Department of Oncology, First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China.
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- Institute of Hematology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China. .,Key Laboratory for Regenerative Medicine of Ministry of Education, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China.
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- Institute of Hematology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China. .,Key Laboratory for Regenerative Medicine of Ministry of Education, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China.
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- Institute of Hematology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China.
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- Institute of Hematology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China.
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- Department of Rheumatism and Immunology, First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China.
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- Department of Rheumatism and Immunology, First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China.
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- Department of Rheumatism and Immunology, First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China.
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- Institute of Hematology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China.
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- Institute of Hematology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China.
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- Institute of Hematology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China.
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- Institute of Hematology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China.
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- Department of Rheumatism and Immunology, First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China.
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- Institute of Hematology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China. .,Key Laboratory for Regenerative Medicine of Ministry of Education, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China.
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Primary biliary cirrhosis is a generalized autoimmune epithelitis. Int J Mol Sci 2015; 16:6432-46. [PMID: 25803105 PMCID: PMC4394541 DOI: 10.3390/ijms16036432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2014] [Revised: 02/10/2015] [Accepted: 02/17/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is a chronic progressive autoimmune cholestatic liver disease characterized by highly specific antimitochondrial antibodies (AMAs) and the specific immune-mediated injury of small intrahepatic bile ducts. Unique apoptotic feature of biliary epithelial cells (BECs) may contribute to apotope presentation to the immune system, causing unique tissue damage in PBC. Perpetuation of inflammation may result in senescence of BECs, contributing to irreversible loss of bile duct. In addition to the classic liver manifestations, focal inflammation and tissue damage are also seen in salivary glands and urinary tract in a significant proportion of PBC patients. These findings provide potent support to the idea that molecular mimicry may be involved in the breakdown of autoimmune tolerance and mucosal immunity may lead to a systematic epithelitis in PBC patients. Thus, PBC is considered a generalized epithelitis in clinical practice.
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Morris G, Berk M, Walder K, Maes M. Central pathways causing fatigue in neuro-inflammatory and autoimmune illnesses. BMC Med 2015; 13:28. [PMID: 25856766 PMCID: PMC4320458 DOI: 10.1186/s12916-014-0259-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 110] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2014] [Accepted: 12/17/2014] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The genesis of severe fatigue and disability in people following acute pathogen invasion involves the activation of Toll-like receptors followed by the upregulation of proinflammatory cytokines and the activation of microglia and astrocytes. Many patients suffering from neuroinflammatory and autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease and systemic lupus erythematosus, also commonly suffer from severe disabling fatigue. Such patients also present with chronic peripheral immune activation and systemic inflammation in the guise of elevated proinflammtory cytokines, oxidative stress and activated Toll-like receptors. This is also true of many patients presenting with severe, apparently idiopathic, fatigue accompanied by profound levels of physical and cognitive disability often afforded the non-specific diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome. DISCUSSION Multiple lines of evidence demonstrate a positive association between the degree of peripheral immune activation, inflammation and oxidative stress, gray matter atrophy, glucose hypometabolism and cerebral hypoperfusion in illness, such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease and chronic fatigue syndrome. Most, if not all, of these abnormalities can be explained by a reduction in the numbers and function of astrocytes secondary to peripheral immune activation and inflammation. This is also true of the widespread mitochondrial dysfunction seen in otherwise normal tissue in neuroinflammatory, neurodegenerative and autoimmune diseases and in many patients with disabling, apparently idiopathic, fatigue. Given the strong association between peripheral immune activation and neuroinflammation with the genesis of fatigue the latter group of patients should be examined using FLAIR magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and tested for the presence of peripheral immune activation. SUMMARY It is concluded that peripheral inflammation and immune activation, together with the subsequent activation of glial cells and mitochondrial damage, likely account for the severe levels of intractable fatigue and disability seen in many patients with neuroimmune and autoimmune diseases.This would also appear to be the case for many patients afforded a diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
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- Gerwyn Morris
- Tir Na Nog, Bryn Road seaside 87, Llanelli, SA152LW Wales UK
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- IMPACT Strategic Research Centre, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
- Department of Psychiatry and The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Orygen, The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia
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- Centre for Molecular and Medical Research, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
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- IMPACT Strategic Research Centre, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Association of Toll like receptor Asp299Gly with rheumatoid arthritis risk: a systematic review of case-control studies and meta-analysis. Pathol Res Pract 2014; 211:219-25. [PMID: 25499175 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2014.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2014] [Revised: 09/25/2014] [Accepted: 11/04/2014] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is thought to be triggered by various genetic and environmental factors. Few human epidemiologic studies demonstrated that single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in Toll-like receptor (TLR) genes are associated with RA. We aimed to evaluate the effects of TLR polymorphisms on the risk of RA pathogenesis by using a meta-analysis approach. METHODS Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, a systematic search and meta-analysis of the literature was conducted. We screened the medical literature based on keywords search in MEDLINE and EMBASE 'Toll-like receptor', 'polymorphism', and rheumatoid arthritis. Meta-analyses were performed under the random-effects model by using: (1) recessive, (2) homozygous, (3) dominant, (4) codominant and allele contrast models. RESULTS A total of 3086 cases and 3756 controls in nine studies were included in the meta-analysis. Association between TLR4 Asp299Gly and RA risk was marginally significant [OR = 0.856 (95% CI, 0.716-1.022); P = 0.086] in the homozygous model. AA and GG homozygote genotypes tended to be significant protective factors against RA risk. CONCLUSION Our overall analyses indicated that TLR4 Asp299Gly polymorphism might contribute to RA pathogenesis.
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