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Luo H, Yan J, Gong R, Zhang D, Zhou X, Wang X. Identification of biomarkers and pathways for the SARS-CoV-2 infections in obstructive sleep apnea patients based on machine learning and proteomic analysis. BMC Pulm Med 2024; 24:112. [PMID: 38443855 PMCID: PMC10913609 DOI: 10.1186/s12890-024-02921-1] [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: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was found to be higher in individuals following COVID-19 infection. However, the intricate mechanisms that underscore this concomitance remain partially elucidated. The aim of this study was to delve deeper into the molecular mechanisms that underpin this comorbidity. METHODS We acquired gene expression profiles for COVID-19 (GSE157103) and OSA (GSE75097) from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database. Upon identifying shared feature genes between OSA and COVID-19 utilizing LASSO, Random forest and Support vector machines algorithms, we advanced to functional annotation, analysis of protein-protein interaction networks, module construction, and identification of pivotal genes. Furthermore, we established regulatory networks encompassing transcription factor (TF)-gene and TF-miRNA interactions, and searched for promising drug targets. Subsequently, the expression levels of pivotal genes were validated through proteomics data from COVID-19 cases. RESULTS Fourteen feature genes shared between OSA and COVID-19 were selected for further investigation. Through functional annotation, it was indicated that metabolic pathways play a role in the pathogenesis of both disorders. Subsequently, employing the cytoHubba plugin, ten hub genes were recognized, namely TP53, CCND1, MDM2, RB1, HIF1A, EP300, STAT3, CDK2, HSP90AA1, and PPARG. The finding of proteomics unveiled a substantial augmentation in the expression level of HSP90AA1 in COVID-19 patient samples, especially in severe conditions. CONCLUSIONS Our investigation illuminate a mutual pathogenic mechanism that underlies both OSA and COVID-19, which may provide novel perspectives for future investigations into the underlying mechanisms.
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- Hong Luo
- Department of Tuberculosis and Respiratory, Wuhan Jinyintan Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Tuberculosis and Respiratory, Wuhan Jinyintan Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), Hefei, Anhui, China
- Center for Translational Medicine, Wuhan Jinyintan Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Tuberculosis and Respiratory, Wuhan Jinyintan Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
- Hubei Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Wuhan, China.
- Wuhan Research Center for Communicable Disease Diagnosis and Treatment, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Wuhan, China.
- Joint Laboratory of Infectious Diseases and Health, Wuhan Institute of Virology and Wuhan Jinyintan Hospital, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, China.
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- Department of Tuberculosis and Respiratory, Wuhan Jinyintan Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
- Hubei Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Wuhan, China.
- Wuhan Research Center for Communicable Disease Diagnosis and Treatment, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Wuhan, China.
- Joint Laboratory of Infectious Diseases and Health, Wuhan Institute of Virology and Wuhan Jinyintan Hospital, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, China.
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Huang J, Zhang H, Cao L, Chen F, Lin W, Lu Q, Huang X, Weng Q, Yang Q. Ferroptosis-related genes are considered as potential targets for CPAP treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. Front Neurol 2023; 14:1320954. [PMID: 38178888 PMCID: PMC10764456 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1320954] [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: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common syndrome characterized by upper airway dysfunction during sleep. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the most frequently utilized non-surgical treatment for OSA. Ferroptosis play a crucial role in the physiological diseases caused by chronic intermittent hypoxia, but its involvement in the development of OSA and the exact mechanisms have incompletely elucidated. GSE75097 microarray dataset was used to identify differentially expressed genes between OSA patients and CPAP-treated OSA patients. Subsequently, Gene Ontology (GO) annotation, Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway, STRING database, and FerrDb database were conducted to analyze the biological functions of differentially expressed genes and screen ferroptosis-related genes. Finally, GSE135917 dataset employed for validation. There were 1,540 differentially expressed genes between OSA patients and CPAP-treated OSA patients. These differentially expressed genes were significantly enriched in the regulation of interleukin-1-mediated signaling pathway and ferroptosis-related signaling pathway. Subsequently, 13 ferroptosis-related genes (DRD5, TSC22D3, TFAP2A, STMN1, DDIT3, MYCN, ELAVL1, JUN, DUSP1, MIB1, PSAT1, LCE2C, and MIR27A) were identified from the interaction between differentially expressed genes and FerrDb database, which are regarded as the potential targets of CPAP-treated OSA. These ferroptosis-related genes were mainly involved in cell proliferation and apoptosis and MAPK signaling pathway. Furthermore, DRD5 and TFAP2A were downregulated in OSA patients, which showed good diagnostic properties for OSA, but these abnormal signatures are not reversed with short-term effective CPAP therapy. In summary, the identification of 13 ferroptosis-related genes as potential targets for the CPAP treatment of OSA provides valuable insights into the development of novel, reliable, and accurate therapeutic options.
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- Jing Huang
- Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Shenzhen Nucleus Gene Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
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- Shenzhen Nucleus Gene Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
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- Shenzhen Nucleus Gene Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
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- Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Respiratory Diseases, Shenzhen Children's Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Respiratory Diseases, Shenzhen Children's Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
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- Shenzhen Nucleus Gene Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Respiratory Diseases, Shenzhen Children's Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
- Shenzhen Pediatrics Institute of Shantou University Medical College, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
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Adami LNG, Moysés-Oliveira M, Souza-Cunha LA, Vasco MB, Tufik S, Andersen ML. Lipid metabolism and neuromuscular junction as common pathways underlying the genetic basis of erectile dysfunction and obstructive sleep apnea. Int J Impot Res 2023:10.1038/s41443-023-00795-1. [PMID: 37990110 DOI: 10.1038/s41443-023-00795-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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Erectile dysfunction (ED) incidence is higher in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Studies have suggested that ED and OSA may activate similar pathways; however, few have investigated the links between their underlying genotypic profiles. Therefore, we conducted an in-silico analysis to test whether ED and OSA share genetic variants of risk and to identify any molecular, cellular and biological interactions between them. Two gene lists were manually curated through a literature review based on a PUBMED search, which resulted in one gene list associated with ED (total of 205 genes) and the other with OSA (total of 2622 genes). Between those gene sets, 35 were common for both lists (Fisher exact test, p-value = 0.027). The Protein-protein interaction (PPI) analysis using the intersect list as input showed that 3 of them had direct interactions (LPL, DGKB and PLCB1). In addition, the biological function of the genes contained in the intersect list suggested that pathways related to lipid metabolism and the neuromuscular junction were commonly found in the genetic basis of ED and OSA. From the shared genes between both conditions, the biological pathways highlighted in this study may serve as preliminary findings for future functional investigations on OSA and ED association.
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- Luana N G Adami
- Sleep Institute, São Paulo, Brazil
- Departamento de Psicobiologia, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento de Cirurgia, Disciplina de Urologia, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Sleep Institute, São Paulo, Brazil
- Departamento de Psicobiologia, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Sleep Institute, São Paulo, Brazil.
- Departamento de Psicobiologia, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Li N, Zhu Y, Liu F, Zhang X, Liu Y, Wang X, Gao Z, Guan J, Yin S. Integrative Analysis and Experimental Validation of Competing Endogenous RNAs in Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Biomolecules 2023; 13:biom13040639. [PMID: 37189386 DOI: 10.3390/biom13040639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly prevalent yet underdiagnosed. This study aimed to develop a predictive signature, as well as investigate competing endogenous RNAs (ceRNAs) and their potential functions in OSA. Methods: The GSE135917, GSE38792, and GSE75097 datasets were collected from the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database. Weighted gene correlation network analysis (WGCNA) and differential expression analysis were used to identify OSA-specific mRNAs. Machine learning methods were applied to establish a prediction signature for OSA. Furthermore, several online tools were used to establish the lncRNA-mediated ceRNAs in OSA. The hub ceRNAs were screened using the cytoHubba and validated by real-time quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Correlations between ceRNAs and the immune microenvironment of OSA were also investigated. Results: Two gene co-expression modules closely related to OSA and 30 OSA-specific mRNAs were obtained. They were significantly enriched in the antigen presentation and lipoprotein metabolic process categories. A signature that consisted of five mRNAs was established, which showed a good diagnostic performance in both independent datasets. A total of twelve lncRNA-mediated ceRNA regulatory pathways in OSA were proposed and validated, including three mRNAs, five miRNAs, and three lncRNAs. Of note, we found that upregulation of lncRNAs in ceRNAs could lead to activation of the nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) pathway. In addition, mRNAs in the ceRNAs were closely correlated to the increased infiltration level of effector memory of CD4 T cells and CD56bright natural killer cells in OSA. Conclusions: In conclusion, our research opens new possibilities for diagnosis of OSA. The newly discovered lncRNA-mediated ceRNA networks and their links to inflammation and immunity may provide potential research spots for future studies.
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- Niannian Li
- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai 200030, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Sleep Disordered Breathing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai 200030, China
- Otolaryngology Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai 200030, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Sleep Disordered Breathing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai 200030, China
- Otolaryngology Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai 200030, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Sleep Disordered Breathing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai 200030, China
- Otolaryngology Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai 200030, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Sleep Disordered Breathing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai 200030, China
- Otolaryngology Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai 200030, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Sleep Disordered Breathing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai 200030, China
- Otolaryngology Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai 200030, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Sleep Disordered Breathing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai 200030, China
- Otolaryngology Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai 200030, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Sleep Disordered Breathing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai 200030, China
- Otolaryngology Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai 200030, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Sleep Disordered Breathing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai 200030, China
- Otolaryngology Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai 200030, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Sleep Disordered Breathing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai 200030, China
- Otolaryngology Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai 200030, China
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Cortese R, Adams TS, Cataldo KH, Hummel J, Kaminski N, Kheirandish-Gozal L, Gozal D. Single-cell RNA-seq uncovers cellular heterogeneity and provides a signature for paediatric sleep apnoea. Eur Respir J 2023; 61:13993003.01465-2022. [PMID: 36356973 DOI: 10.1183/13993003.01465-2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a highly prevalent disease and a major cause of systemic inflammation leading to neurocognitive, behavioural, metabolic and cardiovascular dysfunction in children and adults. However, the impact of OSA on the heterogeneity of circulating immune cells remains to be determined. METHODS We applied single-cell transcriptomics analysis (scRNA-seq) to identify OSA-induced changes in transcriptional landscape in peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) composition, which uncovered severity-dependent differences in several cell lineages. Furthermore, a machine-learning approach was used to combine scRNAs-seq cell-specific markers with those differentially expressed in OSA. RESULTS scRNA-seq demonstrated OSA-induced heterogeneity in cellular composition and enabled the identification of previously undescribed cell types in PBMCs. We identified a molecular signature consisting of 32 genes, which distinguished OSA patients from various controls with high precision (area under the curve 0.96) and accuracy (93% positive predictive value and 95% negative predictive value) in an independent PBMC bulk RNA expression dataset. CONCLUSION OSA deregulates systemic immune function and displays a molecular signature that can be assessed in standard cellular RNA without the need for pre-analytical cell separation, thereby making the assay amenable to application in a molecular diagnostic setting.
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- Rene Cortese
- Department of Child Health, Child Health Research Institute, School of Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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- Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Child Health, Child Health Research Institute, School of Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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- Institute for Data Science and Informatics, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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- Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Child Health, Child Health Research Institute, School of Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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- Department of Child Health, Child Health Research Institute, School of Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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Evaluation of the Synergistic Potential of Simultaneous Pan- or Isoform-Specific BET and SYK Inhibition in B-Cell Lymphoma: An In Vitro Approach. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14194691. [PMID: 36230614 PMCID: PMC9564024 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14194691] [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: 06/17/2022] [Revised: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Simple Summary B-cell lymphomas represent the majority of non-Hodgkin lymphomas and are the most common lymphoid malignancies in the Western world. Genetic alterations or epigenetic modulations can lead to tumor initiation and tumor progression. Aside from standard care, targeted, individualized therapies can be highly effective. Here, we evaluated the impact of simultaneous specific inhibition of two key regulators involved in B lymphoid tumor progression. Spleen tyrosine kinase (SYK) is a B-cell receptor-associated kinase acting as a proto-oncogene in B-cell malignancies, while bromodomain and extra-terminal domain (BET) proteins are epigenetic reader proteins involved in histone recognition and transcription regulation. The simultaneous inhibition of SYK and BET showed enhanced anti-proliferative effects, as well as inducing a distinct combination-specific gene expression profile, suggesting SYK and BET inhibition as a promising combination in the treatment of B-cell lymphoma. Abstract Background: Both bromodomain and extra-terminal domain (BET) proteins and spleen tyrosine kinase (SYK) represent promising targets in diffuse large B-cell (DLBCL) and Burkitt’s lymphoma (BL). We evaluated the anti-lymphoma activity of the isoform-specific bivalent BET inhibitor AZD5153 (AZD) and the pan-BET inhibitor I-BET151 (I-BET) as single agents and in combination with SYK inhibitor Entospletinib (Ento) in vitro. Methods: The effect of the single agents on cell proliferation and metabolic activity was evaluated in two DLBCL and two BL cell lines. Proliferation, metabolic activity, apoptosis, cell cycle and morphology were further investigated after a combined treatment of AZD or I-BET and Ento. RNAseq profiling of combined AZD+Ento treatment was performed in SU-DHL-4 cells. Results: Both BET inhibitors reduced cell proliferation and metabolic activity in a dose- and time-dependent manner. Combined BET and SYK inhibition enhanced the anti-proliferative effect and induced a G0/G1 cell cycle arrest. SU-DHL-4 demonstrated a pronounced modulation of gene expression by AZD, which was markedly increased by additional SYK inhibition. Functional enrichment analyses identified combination-specific GO terms related to DNA replication and cell division. Genes such as ADGRA2, MYB, TNFRSF11A, S100A10, PLEKHH3, DHRS2 and FOXP1-AS1 were identified as possible key regulators. Conclusion: Simultaneous inhibition of BET and SYK enhanced the anti-proliferative effects, and induced a combination-specific gene expression signature.
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Transcriptomics Changes in the Peritoneum of Mice with Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Peritonitis. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms222313008. [PMID: 34884814 PMCID: PMC8657704 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222313008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2021] [Revised: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Peritonitis caused by LPS is a severe clinical challenge, which causes organ damage and death. However, the mechanism of LPS-induced peritonitis has not been fully revealed yet. Here, we investigated the transcriptome profile of the peritoneal tissue of LPS-induced peritonitis in mice. A model of LPS-induced peritonitis in mice was established (LPS 10 mg/kg, i.p.), and the influence of TAK 242 (TLR4 inhibitor) on the level of inflammatory cytokines in mouse peritoneal lavage fluid was investigated by using an ELISA test. Next, the peritoneal tissues of the three groups of mice (Control, LPS, and LPS+TAK 242) (n = 6) were isolated and subjected to RNA-seq, followed by a series of bioinformatics analyses, including differentially expressed genes (DEGs), enrichment pathway, protein-protein interaction, and transcription factor pathway. Then, qPCR verified-hub genes that may interact with TAK 242 were obtained. Subsequently, the three-dimensional structure of hub proteins was obtained by using homology modeling and molecular dynamics optimization (300 ns). Finally, the virtual docking between TAK 242 and hub proteins was analyzed. Our results showed that TAK 242 significantly inhibited the production of inflammatory cytokines in the peritoneal lavage fluid of mice with peritonitis, including IL-6, IFN-γ, IL-1β, NO, and TNF-α. Compared with the Control group, LPS treatment induced 4201 DEGs (2442 down-regulated DEGs and 1759 up-regulated DEGs). Compared with the LPS group, 30 DEGs were affected by TAK 242 (8 down-regulated DEGs and 22 up-regulated DEGs). A total of 10 TAK 242-triggered hub genes were obtained, and the possible docking modes between TAK 242 and hub proteins were acquired. Overall, our data demonstrated that a large number of DEGs were affected in LPS-triggered peritonitis mice. Moreover, the TLR4 inhibitor TAK 242 is capable of suppressing the inflammatory response of LPS-induced peritonitis. Our work provides clues for understanding the pathogenesis of LPS-induced peritonitis in mice.
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Chen YC, Hsu PY, Chin CH, Hsiao CC, Liou CW, Wang TY, Lin YY, Lee CP, Lin HC, Lin MC, Su MC. H3K23/H3K36 hypoacetylation and HDAC1 up-regulation are associated with adverse consequences in obstructive sleep apnea patients. Sci Rep 2021; 11:20697. [PMID: 34667186 PMCID: PMC8526826 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-00052-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The aim of this study is to determine the roles of global histone acetylation (Ac)/methylation (me), their modifying enzymes, and gene-specific histone enrichment in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Global histone modifications, and their modifying enzyme expressions were assessed in peripheral blood mononuclear cells from 56 patients with OSA and 16 matched subjects with primary snoring (PS). HIF-1α gene promoter-specific H3K36Ac enrichment was assessed in another cohort (28 OSA, 8 PS). Both global histone H3K23Ac and H3K36Ac expressions were decreased in OSA patients versus PS subjects. H3K23Ac expressions were further decreased in OSA patients with prevalent hypertension. HDAC1 expressions were higher in OSA patients, especially in those with excessive daytime sleepiness, and reduced after more than 6 months of continuous positive airway pressure treatment. H3K79me3 expression was increased in those with high C-reactive protein levels. Decreased KDM6B protein expressions were noted in those with a high hypoxic load, and associated with a higher risk for incident cardiovascular events or hypertension. HIF-1α gene promoter-specific H3K36Ac enrichment was decreased in OSA patients versus PS subjects. In vitro intermittent hypoxia with re-oxygenation stimuli resulted in HDAC1 over-expression and HIF-1α gene promoter-specific H3K36Ac under-expression, while HDAC1 inhibitor, SAHA, reversed oxidative stress through inhibiting NOX1. In conclusions, H3K23/H3K36 hypoacetylation is associated with the development of hypertension and disease severity in sleep-disordered breathing patients, probably through up-regulation of HDAC1, while H3K79 hypermethylation is associated with higher risk of cardiovascular diseases, probably through down-regulation of KDM6B.
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- Yung-Che Chen
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, 123, Ta-Pei Rd, Niao-Sung District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.,Sleep Center, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Department of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, 123, Ta-Pei Rd, Niao-Sung District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.,Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, 123, Ta-Pei Rd, Niao-Sung District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.,Sleep Center, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, 123, Ta-Pei Rd, Niao-Sung District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. .,Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taouyan, 33302, Taiwan.
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- Department of Neurology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, 123, Ta-Pei Rd, Niao-Sung District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, 123, Ta-Pei Rd, Niao-Sung District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, 123, Ta-Pei Rd, Niao-Sung District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Sleep Center, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Department of Otolaryngology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, 123, Ta-Pei Rd, Niao-Sung District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. .,Sleep Center, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. .,Department of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, 123, Ta-Pei Rd, Niao-Sung District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. .,Sleep Center, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. .,Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Chia-yi, Taiwan.
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MKRN1 Ubiquitylates p21 to Protect against Intermittent Hypoxia-Induced Myocardial Apoptosis. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2021; 2021:9360339. [PMID: 34504644 PMCID: PMC8423574 DOI: 10.1155/2021/9360339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Although chronic intermittent hypoxia- (IH-) induced myocardial apoptosis is an established pathophysiological process resulting in a poor prognosis for patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, its underlying mechanism remains unclear. This study is aimed at exploring the role of makorin ring finger protein 1 (MKRN1) in IH-induced myocardial apoptosis and elucidating its molecular activity. First, the GSE2271 dataset was downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus database to identify the differentially expressed genes. Then, an SD rat model of IH, together with rat cardiomyocyte H9C2 and human cardiomyocyte AC16 IH models, was constructed. TUNEL, Western blot, and immunohistochemistry assays were used to detect cell apoptosis. Dihydroethidium staining was conducted to analyze the concentration of reactive oxygen species. In addition, RT-qPCR, Western blot, and immunohistochemistry were performed to measure the expression levels of MKRN1 and p21. The direct interaction between MKRN1 and p21 was determined using coimmunoprecipitation and ubiquitination analysis. MKRN1 expression was found to be downregulated in IH rat myocardial tissues as well as in H9C2 and AC16 cells. Upregulated expression of MKRN1 in H9C2 and AC16 cells alleviated the IH-induced reactive oxygen species production and cell apoptosis. Mechanistically, MKRN1 promoted p21 protein ubiquitination and the proteasome pathway degradation to negatively regulate p21 expression. Thus, MKRN1 regulates p21 ubiquitination to prevent IH-induced myocardial apoptosis.
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Moyon A, Garrigue P, Fernandez S, Hubert F, Balasse L, Brige P, Hache G, Nail V, Blot-Chabaud M, Dignat-George F, Rochais F, Guillet B. Comparison of a New 68Ga-Radiolabelled PET Imaging Agent sCD146 and RGD Peptide for In Vivo Evaluation of Angiogenesis in Mouse Model of Myocardial Infarction. Cells 2021; 10:cells10092305. [PMID: 34571954 PMCID: PMC8466330 DOI: 10.3390/cells10092305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2021] [Revised: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Ischemic vascular diseases are associated with elevated tissue expression of angiomotin (AMOT), a promising molecular target for PET imaging. On that basis, we developed an AMOT-targeting radiotracer, 68Ga-sCD146 and performed the first in vivo evaluation on a myocardial infarction mice model and then, compared AMOT expression and αvβ3-integrin expression with 68Ga-sCD146 and 68Ga-RGD2 imaging. After myocardial infarction (MI) induced by permanent ligation of the left anterior descending coronary artery, myocardial perfusion was evaluated by Doppler ultrasound and by 18F-FDG PET imaging. 68Ga-sCD146 and 68Ga-RGD2 PET imaging were performed. In myocardial infarction model, heart-to-muscle ratio of 68Ga-sCD146 imaging showed a significantly higher radiotracer uptake in the infarcted area of MI animals than in sham (* p = 0.04). Interestingly, we also observed significant correlations between 68Ga-sCD146 imaging and delayed residual perfusion assessed by 18F-FDG (* p = 0.04), with lowest tissue fibrosis assessed by histological staining (* p = 0.04) and with functional recovery assessed by ultrasound imaging (** p = 0.01). 68Ga-sCD146 demonstrated an increase in AMOT expression after MI. Altogether, significant correlations of early post-ischemic 68Ga-sCD146 uptake with late heart perfusion, lower tissue fibrosis and better functional recovery, make 68Ga-sCD146 a promising radiotracer for tissue angiogenesis assessment after MI.
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- Anaïs Moyon
- Pharmacological Faculty, Aix Marseille University, INSERM 1263, INRAE 1260, C2VN, 13385 Marseille, France; (P.G.); (G.H.); (V.N.); (M.B.-C.); (F.D.-G.); (B.G.)
- Medical Faculty, Aix-Marseille University, CNRS 2012, CERIMED, 13385 Marseille, France; (S.F.); (L.B.); (P.B.)
- APHM, Service de Radiopharmacie, 13005 Marseille, France
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- Pharmacological Faculty, Aix Marseille University, INSERM 1263, INRAE 1260, C2VN, 13385 Marseille, France; (P.G.); (G.H.); (V.N.); (M.B.-C.); (F.D.-G.); (B.G.)
- Medical Faculty, Aix-Marseille University, CNRS 2012, CERIMED, 13385 Marseille, France; (S.F.); (L.B.); (P.B.)
- APHM, Service de Radiopharmacie, 13005 Marseille, France
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- Medical Faculty, Aix-Marseille University, CNRS 2012, CERIMED, 13385 Marseille, France; (S.F.); (L.B.); (P.B.)
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- Medical Faculty, Aix Marseille University, INSERM, MMG, U 1251, 13385 Marseille, France; (F.H.); (F.R.)
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- Medical Faculty, Aix-Marseille University, CNRS 2012, CERIMED, 13385 Marseille, France; (S.F.); (L.B.); (P.B.)
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- Medical Faculty, Aix-Marseille University, CNRS 2012, CERIMED, 13385 Marseille, France; (S.F.); (L.B.); (P.B.)
- Medical Faculty, Aix-Marseille University, UR4264, LIIE, 13385 Marseille, France
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- Pharmacological Faculty, Aix Marseille University, INSERM 1263, INRAE 1260, C2VN, 13385 Marseille, France; (P.G.); (G.H.); (V.N.); (M.B.-C.); (F.D.-G.); (B.G.)
- Medical Faculty, Aix-Marseille University, CNRS 2012, CERIMED, 13385 Marseille, France; (S.F.); (L.B.); (P.B.)
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- Pharmacological Faculty, Aix Marseille University, INSERM 1263, INRAE 1260, C2VN, 13385 Marseille, France; (P.G.); (G.H.); (V.N.); (M.B.-C.); (F.D.-G.); (B.G.)
- Medical Faculty, Aix-Marseille University, CNRS 2012, CERIMED, 13385 Marseille, France; (S.F.); (L.B.); (P.B.)
- APHM, Service de Radiopharmacie, 13005 Marseille, France
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- Pharmacological Faculty, Aix Marseille University, INSERM 1263, INRAE 1260, C2VN, 13385 Marseille, France; (P.G.); (G.H.); (V.N.); (M.B.-C.); (F.D.-G.); (B.G.)
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- Pharmacological Faculty, Aix Marseille University, INSERM 1263, INRAE 1260, C2VN, 13385 Marseille, France; (P.G.); (G.H.); (V.N.); (M.B.-C.); (F.D.-G.); (B.G.)
- APHM, Service d’Hématologie, Hôpital Conception, 13005 Marseille, France
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- Medical Faculty, Aix Marseille University, INSERM, MMG, U 1251, 13385 Marseille, France; (F.H.); (F.R.)
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- Pharmacological Faculty, Aix Marseille University, INSERM 1263, INRAE 1260, C2VN, 13385 Marseille, France; (P.G.); (G.H.); (V.N.); (M.B.-C.); (F.D.-G.); (B.G.)
- Medical Faculty, Aix-Marseille University, CNRS 2012, CERIMED, 13385 Marseille, France; (S.F.); (L.B.); (P.B.)
- APHM, Service de Radiopharmacie, 13005 Marseille, France
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Leader BA, Koritala BSC, Moore CA, Dean EG, Kottyan LC, Smith DF. Epigenetics of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: a systematic review. J Clin Sleep Med 2021; 17:2533-2541. [PMID: 34176557 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.9514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a chronic and widely prevalent disease, associated with multiple health disorders. Current diagnostic strategies for OSA are limited due to cost, time, and access. Epigenetic signatures offer insight into the relationships between disease and environment and could play a significant role in developing both diagnostic and therapeutic tools for OSA. In the current study, a systematic literature search was conducted to investigate the existing evidence of OSA-associated epigenetic modifications. METHODS A systematic literature search was performed using electronic academic databases including PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, Embase, EBM Reviews, and Web of Science. However, the current study focused on screening for original, English language articles pertaining to OSA and associated epigenetic mechanisms. To produce unbiased results, screening was performed independently by authors. RESULTS We identified 2,944 publications in our systematic search. Among them, 65 research articles were related to OSA-associated differential gene expression, genetic variation, and epigenetic modifications. Although these 65 articles were considered for full manuscript review, only twelve articles met the criteria of OSA-associated epigenetic modifications in humans and animal models. Human subjects with OSA had unique epigenetic changes compared to healthy controls, and, interestingly, epigenetic signatures were commonly identified in genes associated with metabolic and inflammatory pathways. CONCLUSIONS Although the available studies are limited, this research provides novel insights for development of epigenetic markers for the diagnosis and treatment of OSA. Thorough genome wide investigations will be required to develop cost-effective, robust biomarkers for the identification of OSA among children and adults. Here, we offer a study design for such efforts.
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- Brittany A Leader
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH.,Contributed equally and are co-first authors
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- Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH.,Contributed equally and are co-first authors
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
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- Pratt Research Library, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
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- Center for Autoimmune Genomics and Etiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH.,Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH.,Division of Pulmonary Medicine and the Sleep Center, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH.,The Center for Circadian Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
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Sleepiness Behind the Wheel and the Implementation of European Driving Regulations. Sleep Med Clin 2021; 16:533-543. [PMID: 34325829 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsmc.2021.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Sleep disturbance and sleepiness are established risk factors for driving accidents and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most prevalent medical disorder associated with excessive daytime sleepiness. Because effective treatment of OSA reduces accident risk, several jurisdictions have implemented regulations concerning the ability of patients with OSA to drive, unless effectively treated. This review provides a practical guide for clinicians who may be requested to certify a patient with OSA as fit to drive regarding the scope of the problem, the role of questionnaires and driving simulators to evaluate sleepiness, and the benefit of treatment on accident risk.
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Conte L, Greco M, Toraldo DM, Arigliani M, Maffia M, De Benedetto M. A review of the "OMICS" for management of patients with obstructive sleep apnoea. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 40:164-172. [PMID: 32773777 PMCID: PMC7416376 DOI: 10.14639/0392-100x-n0409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2019] [Accepted: 09/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Obstructive sleep apnaea (OSA) syndrome is a condition characterised by the presence of complete or partial collapse of the upper airways during sleep, resulting in fragmentation of sleep associated with rapid episodes of intermittent hypoxia (IH), activation of the sympathetic nervous system and oxidative stress. OSA is associated with a broad spectrum of cardiovascular, metabolic and neurocognitive comorbidities that appear to be particularly evident in obese patients, while affecting both sexes in a different manner and varying in severity according to gender and age. In recent years, studies on OSA have increased considerably, but in clinical practice, it is still a highly underdiagnosed disease. To date, the gold standard for the diagnosis of OSA is nocturnal polysomnography (PSG). However, since it is not well suited for a large number of patients, the Home Sleep Test (HST) is also an accepted diagnostic method. Currently, the major aim of research is to identify non-invasive methods to achieve a highly predictive, non-invasive screening system for these subjects. The most recent reports indicate that research in this field has made significant progress in identifying possible biomarkers in OSA, using -OMIC approaches, particularly in the fields of proteomics and metabolomics. In this review, we analyse these OMIC biomarkers found in the literature.
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- Luana Conte
- Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Applied Research in Medicine (DReAM), University of Salento, Lecce, Italy.,Laboratory of Advanced Data Analysis for Medicine (ADAM), Department of Mathematics and Physics "E. De Giorgi", University of Salento, Lecce, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Applied Research in Medicine (DReAM), University of Salento, Lecce, Italy.,Laboratory of Physiology, Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies, University of Salento, Lecce, Italy
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- Department Rehabilitation "V. Fazzi" Hospital, Cardio-Respiratory Unit Care, ASL-Lecce, San Cesario di Lecce (LE), Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Applied Research in Medicine (DReAM), University of Salento, Lecce, Italy.,Laboratory of Physiology, Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies, University of Salento, Lecce, Italy.,Laboratory of Clinical Proteomic, "Giovanni Paolo II" Hospital, ASL-Lecce, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Applied Research in Medicine (DReAM), University of Salento, Lecce, Italy
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Ambati A, Ju YE, Lin L, Olesen AN, Koch H, Hedou JJ, Leary EB, Sempere VP, Mignot E, Taheri S. Proteomic biomarkers of sleep apnea. Sleep 2021; 43:5830732. [PMID: 32369590 DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsaa086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2019] [Revised: 04/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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STUDY OBJECTIVES Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by recurrent partial to complete upper airway obstructions during sleep, leading to repetitive arousals and oxygen desaturations. Although many OSA biomarkers have been reported individually, only a small subset have been validated through both cross-sectional and intervention studies. We sought to profile serum protein biomarkers in OSA in unbiased high throughput assay. METHODS A highly multiplexed aptamer array (SomaScan) was used to profile 1300 proteins in serum samples from 713 individuals in the Stanford Sleep Cohort, a patient-based registry. Outcome measures derived from overnight polysomnography included Obstructive Apnea Hypopnea Index (OAHI), Central Apnea Index (CAI), 2% Oxygen Desaturation index, mean and minimum oxygen saturation indices during sleep. Additionally, a separate intervention-based cohort of 16 individuals was used to assess proteomic profiles pre- and post-intervention with positive airway pressure. RESULTS OAHI was associated with 65 proteins, predominantly pathways of complement, coagulation, cytokine signaling, and hemostasis which were upregulated. CAI was associated with two proteins including Roundabout homolog 3 (ROBO3), a protein involved in bilateral synchronization of the pre-Bötzinger complex and cystatin F. Analysis of pre- and post intervention samples revealed IGFBP-3 protein to be increased while LEAP1 (Hepicidin) to be decreased with intervention. An OAHI machine learning classifier (OAHI >=15 vs OAHI<15) trained on SomaScan protein measures alone performed robustly, achieving 76% accuracy in a validation dataset. CONCLUSIONS Multiplex protein assays offer diagnostic potential and provide new insights into the biological basis of sleep disordered breathing.
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- Aditya Ambati
- Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA
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- Department of Neurology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA
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- Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA
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- Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA
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- Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA
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- Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA
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- Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA
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- Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA
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- Department of Medicine and Clinical Research Core, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, Qatar Foundation-Education City, Doha, Qatar
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Glial Cell- Derived Neurotrophic Factor Functions as a Potential Candidate Gene in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Based on a Combination of Bioinformatics and Targeted Capture Sequencing Analyses. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 2021:6656943. [PMID: 33688499 PMCID: PMC7911711 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6656943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2020] [Revised: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent chronic disease that increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and metabolic and neuropsychiatric disorders, resulting in a considerable socioeconomic burden. The present study was aimed at identifying potential key genes influencing the mechanisms and consequences of OSA. Methods Gene expression profiles associated with OSA were obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in subcutaneous adipose tissues from patients with OSA and normal tissues were screened using R software, followed by gene ontology and pathway enrichment analyses. Subsequently, a protein-protein interaction (PPI) network was constructed and hub genes were extracted using Cytoscape plugins. The intersected core genes derived from different topological algorithms were considered hub genes, and the potential candidate gene was selected from them for further analyses of expression variations using another GEO dataset and targeted capture sequencing in 100 subjects (50 with severe OSA and 50 without OSA). Results A total of 373 DEGs were identified in OSA samples relative to normal controls, which were primarily associated with olfactory transduction and neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction. Upon analyses of nine topological algorithms and available literature, we finally focused on glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) as the candidate gene and validated its low expression in OSA samples. Two rare nonsynonymous variants (p.D56N and p.R93Q) were identified among the 100 cases through targeted sequencing of GDNF, which could be potentially deleterious based on pathogenicity prediction programs; however, no significant association was detected in single nucleotide polymorphisms. Conclusion The present study identified GDNF as a promising candidate gene for OSA and its two rare and potentially deleterious mutations through a combination of bioinformatics and targeted capture sequencing analyses.
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Lacedonia D, Landriscina M, Scioscia G, Tondo P, Caccavo I, Bruno G, Giordano G, Piscazzi A, Foschino Barbaro MP. Obstructive Sleep Apnea Worsens Progression-Free and Overall Survival in Human Metastatic Colorectal Carcinoma. JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY 2021; 2021:5528303. [PMID: 33883997 PMCID: PMC8041522 DOI: 10.1155/2021/5528303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2021] [Revised: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/20/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Sleep disorders have emerged as highly prevalent conditions, and along with improved understanding of such disorders, increased attention has gained the evidence that perturbation in sleep architecture and continuity may initiate, exacerbate, or modulate the phenotypic expression of multiple diseases including cancer. Furthermore, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has recently been implicated in increased incidence and more adverse prognosis of cancer in humans. This study was designed to confirm the high prevalence of OSA in human malignancies and assess its prognostic relevance in metastatic colorectal carcinomas (mCRCs). A prospective cohort of 52 subjects, affected by solid histologically confirmed metastatic malignancies, was analyzed, and among them, 29 mCRCs were studied for the prognostic role of OSA. OSA was diagnosed in 34.6% (18/52) of patients with a statistically significant difference in apnea-hyponea index between OSA and non-OSA subgroups (14.2 ± 12.2 vs. 2.1 ± 1.5, p < 0.01). Consistently, OSA was diagnosed in 34.5% (10/29) of mCRCs with lower rates of first-line therapy disease control in OSA compared to non-OSA patients (60% in OSA vs. 94.7% in non-OSA, p=0.03). Of note, progression-free and overall survival rates were significantly shorter in OSA (respectively, 9 and 22 months) compared non-OSA (20 and 40 months) mCRC patients (HR = 2.63; 95% CI 0.88-7.84, p=0.01 for PFS; HR = 3.93; 95% CI 1.13-13.73, p < 0.001 for OS). Finally, the multivariate analysis showed that OSA is an independent prognostic factor for PFS (p=0.0076) and OS (p=0.0017) in this cohort. Altogether, these data suggest that OSA is a potential clinical marker predictor of poor prognosis in patients with mCRC.
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- Donato Lacedonia
- 1Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- 2Medical Oncology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
- 3Laboratory of Pre-Clinical and Translational Research, IRCCS, Referral Cancer Center of Basilicata, Rionero in Vulture, PZ, Italy
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- 1Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- 1Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- 1Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- 2Medical Oncology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- 2Medical Oncology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- 2Medical Oncology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- 1Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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Bonsignore MR, Randerath W, Schiza S, Verbraecken J, Elliott MW, Riha R, Barbe F, Bouloukaki I, Castrogiovanni A, Deleanu O, Goncalves M, Leger D, Marrone O, Penzel T, Ryan S, Smyth D, Teran-Santos J, Turino C, McNicholas WT. European Respiratory Society statement on sleep apnoea, sleepiness and driving risk. Eur Respir J 2020; 57:13993003.01272-2020. [DOI: 10.1183/13993003.01272-2020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is highly prevalent and is a recognised risk factor for motor vehicle accidents (MVA). Effective treatment with continuous positive airway pressure has been associated with a normalisation of this increased accident risk. Thus, many jurisdictions have introduced regulations restricting the ability of OSA patients from driving until effectively treated. However, uncertainty prevails regarding the relative importance of OSA severity determined by the apnoea–hypopnoea frequency per hour and the degree of sleepiness in determining accident risk. Furthermore, the identification of subjects at risk of OSA and/or accident risk remains elusive. The introduction of official European regulations regarding fitness to drive prompted the European Respiratory Society to establish a task force to address the topic of sleep apnoea, sleepiness and driving with a view to providing an overview to clinicians involved in treating patients with the disorder. The present report evaluates the epidemiology of MVA in patients with OSA; the mechanisms involved in this association; the role of screening questionnaires, driving simulators and other techniques to evaluate sleepiness and/or impaired vigilance; the impact of treatment on MVA risk in affected drivers; and highlights the evidence gaps regarding the identification of OSA patients at risk of MVA.
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Mashaqi S, Gozal D. The impact of obstructive sleep apnea and PAP therapy on all-cause and cardiovascular mortality based on age and gender - a literature review. Respir Investig 2019; 58:7-20. [PMID: 31631059 DOI: 10.1016/j.resinv.2019.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2019] [Revised: 07/28/2019] [Accepted: 08/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder which negatively impacts different body systems, especially the cardiovascular system. The correlation between sleep related breathing disorders and cardiovascular diseases has been well studied. However, the impact of OSA on cardiovascular related mortality and the role of positive airway pressure therapy in decreasing mortality is unclear. We reviewed studies investigating the impact of OSA on all-cause and cardiovascular related mortality in both genders, and in different age groups. METHODS A literature search (PubMed) using two phrases "obstructive sleep apnea and co-morbidities in males and females" and "obstructive sleep apnea and co-morbidities by age" yielded a total of 214 articles. Nineteen articles met the inclusion criteria. RESULTS The studies reviewed showed conflicting results. Some showed that OSA increases all cause and cardiovascular related mortality predominantly in the middle-aged group (40-65) followed by a plateau or a reduction in mortality. Other studies showed a positive linear correlation between OSA and mortality up to the age of 80. The same controversy was noted for gender; some studies did not observe an increase in mortality in females with OSA, while others observed a trend for an increase in mortality in females. CONCLUSION There is a debate in the literature regarding the impact of OSA on all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in both genders and in different age groups. However, the variation in results might be related to different study designs and significant epidemiological prevalence of OSA in males and females.
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- Saif Mashaqi
- Department of Sleep Medicine, University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Fargo, ND, USA.
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- Department of Child Health and the Child Health Research Institute, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, MO, USA
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Sullivan CE. Nasal Positive Airway Pressure and Sleep Apnea. Reflections on an Experimental Method That Became a Therapy. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2019; 198:581-587. [PMID: 30011222 DOI: 10.1164/rccm.201709-1921pp] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Epigenetics: A Potential Mechanism Involved in the Pathogenesis of Various Adverse Consequences of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20122937. [PMID: 31208080 PMCID: PMC6627863 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20122937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2019] [Revised: 06/09/2019] [Accepted: 06/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Epigenetics is defined as the heritable phenotypic changes which do not involve alterations in the DNA sequence, including histone modifications, non-coding RNAs, and DNA methylation. Recently, much attention has been paid to the role of hypoxia-mediated epigenetic regulation in cancer, pulmonary hypertension, adaptation to high altitude, and cardiorenal disease. In contrast to sustained hypoxia, chronic intermittent hypoxia with re-oxygenation (IHR) plays a major role in the pathogenesis of various adverse consequences of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), resembling ischemia re-perfusion injury. Nevertheless, the role of epigenetics in the pathogenesis of OSA is currently underexplored. This review proposes that epigenetic processes are involved in the development of various adverse consequences of OSA by influencing adaptive potential and phenotypic variability under conditions of chronic IHR. Improved understanding of the interaction between genetic and environmental factors through epigenetic regulations holds great value to give deeper insight into the mechanisms underlying IHR-related low-grade inflammation, oxidative stress, and sympathetic hyperactivity, and clarify their implications for biomedical research.
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Moyon A, Garrigue P, Balasse L, Fernandez S, Brige P, Nollet M, Hache G, Blot-Chabaud M, Dignat-George F, Guillet B. Early prediction of revascularisation by angiomotin-targeting positron emission tomography. Theranostics 2018; 8:4985-4994. [PMID: 30429881 PMCID: PMC6217063 DOI: 10.7150/thno.27728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2018] [Accepted: 08/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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This study aimed to develop a PET imaging agent of angiomotin (AMOT) expression, a potential biomarker of functional tissue regeneration in post-ischaemic conditions. Methods: Hindlimb ischaemia was induced by ligature and resection of the right femoral artery in mice, and clinical score and limb perfusion were evaluated up to 30 days after surgery. AMOT expression was evaluated by histology and Western blot analysis. NODAGA-conjugates of AMOT ligand, sCD146, were designed, synthesised and radiolabelled with gallium-68. 68Ga-sCD146 microPET/CT imaging was performed from day 1 to day 30 after ischaemia. 68Ga-sCD146 specificity for AMOT was evaluated by autoradiography. Results: Immunohistochemistry showed a significant endothelial overexpression of AMOT from day 5 up to day 10 in the ischaemic hindlimb. 68Ga-sCD146 PET signal intensity correlated significantly with AMOT immunohistochemistry evaluation. 68Ga-sCD146 PET imaging showed a significant uptake in the ischaemic hindlimb from day 2 to day 15, peaking on day 5 (ipsi/contralateral ratio = 2.4 ± 1.3, P = 0.0005) and significantly decreased after pharmacological blocking (62.57 ± 11% decrease in PET signal P = 0.032). Finally, we observed a significant correlation between day 5 68Ga-sCD146 PET signal intensity and clinical recovery (day 28) or hindlimb perfusion recovery (day 30). Conclusions: This work reports for the first time an early and sustained increase in AMOT expression after hindlimb ischaemia in mice. We therefore developed an AMOT-targeting imaging agent, 68Ga-sCD146, and showed its specific uptake up to 21 days after ischaemic hindlimb using microPET imaging. Correlation of early post-ischaemic PET signal with both delayed perfusion recovery and clinical outcome allows us to postulate that 68Ga-sCD146 represents a promising radiotracer for tissue angiogenesis assessment.
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Yang X, Niu X, Xiao Y, Lin K, Chen X. MiRNA expression profiles in healthy OSAHS and OSAHS with arterial hypertension: potential diagnostic and early warning markers. Respir Res 2018; 19:194. [PMID: 30285853 PMCID: PMC6167890 DOI: 10.1186/s12931-018-0894-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2018] [Accepted: 09/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background Obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is prone to being complicated with various cardiovascular, cerebrovascular and metabolic conditions. OSAHS, due to its multifactorial nature, entails individualized and comprehensive treatment. So far, no well-established diagnostic criteria for the disease are available. In recent years, miRNA has been shown to be a sensitive biomarker suggestive of the progression and prognosis of many diseases. In this study, we examined some serum miRNAs in healthy OSAHS (OSAHS patients without complication) and OSAHS with arterial hypertension, with an attempt to understand the potential effects on the disease, improve the diagnosis of OSAHS and find OSAHS-related diagnostic markers. Methods Against various diagnostic criteria, participants were divided into three groups: healthy OSAHS, OSAHS with arterial hypertension and healthy controls. Their serum miRNA profiles were assessed by microarray technology, and then differentially expressed miRNAs were verified by quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR). The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves of miRNAs were constructed and the areas under the curve (AUC) were calculated. Meanwhile, the miRNAs were subjected to logistic regression analysis. The target genes were bioinformatically assessed, their functions and signaling pathways further determined and eventually an miRNA-gene network was established. Results Analysis with the miRNA array exhibited that, compared with the control group, 12 differentially expressed miRNAs were found in healthy OSAHS, and 33 were found in OSAHS with arterial hypertension. The expression of miR-126-3p, let-7d-5p, miR-7641 and miR-1233-5p, miR-320b, miR-145-5p, miR-107, miR-26a-5p were validated by using qRT-PCR. Bioinformatics analysis predicted that the potential target genes of these miRNAs might be involved in metabolism, and the regulation of endothelial cells and nervous system. Moreover, the ROC analysis showed that the using miR-145-5p and let-7d-5p in combination can identify the healthy OSAHS, presence of miR-126-3p, miR-26a-5p and miR-107 was well indicative of OSAHS with arterial hypertension. Conclusions A cluster of dysregulation miRNAs have been found to be involved in the development of OSAHS patients. Moreover, these miRNAs might be used to be potential diagnostic and early warning markers.
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- Xiuping Yang
- Department of Otolaryngology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.
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Ramos AR, Figueredo P, Shafazand S, Chediak AD, Abreu AR, Dib SI, Torre C, Wallace DM. Obstructive Sleep Apnea Phenotypes and Markers of Vascular Disease: A Review. Front Neurol 2017; 8:659. [PMID: 29259576 PMCID: PMC5723309 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2017.00659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2017] [Accepted: 11/22/2017] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a chronic and heterogeneous disorder that leads to early mortality, stroke, and cardiovascular disease (CVD). OSA is defined by the apnea–hypopnea index, which is an index of OSA severity that combines apneas (pauses in breathing) and hypopneas (partial obstructions in breathing) associated with hypoxemia. Yet, other sleep metrics (i.e., oxygen nadir, arousal frequency), along with clinical symptoms and molecular markers could be better predictors of stroke and CVD outcomes in OSA. The recent focus on personalized medical care introduces the possibility of a unique approach to the treatment of OSA based on its phenotypes, defined by pathophysiological mechanisms and/or clinical presentation. We summarized what is known about OSA and its phenotypes, and review the literature on factors or intermediate markers that could increase stroke risk and CVD in patients with OSA. The OSA phenotypes where divided across three different domains (1) clinical symptoms (i.e., daytime sleepiness), (2) genetic/molecular markers, and (3) experimental data-driven approach (e.g., cluster analysis). Finally, we further highlight gaps in the literature framing a research agenda.
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- Alberto R Ramos
- Department of Neurology, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, United States.,Sleep Disorders Center, Miller School of Medicine, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami, Miami, FL, United States
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- Department of Neurology, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, United States
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- Sleep Disorders Center, Miller School of Medicine, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami, Miami, FL, United States.,Department of Medicine, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, United States
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- Sleep Disorders Center, Miller School of Medicine, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami, Miami, FL, United States.,Department of Medicine, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, United States
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- Sleep Disorders Center, Miller School of Medicine, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami, Miami, FL, United States.,Department of Medicine, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, United States
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- Department of Neurology, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, United States.,Sleep Disorders Center, Miller School of Medicine, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami, Miami, FL, United States
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- Sleep Disorders Center, Miller School of Medicine, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami, Miami, FL, United States.,Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, United States
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- Department of Neurology, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, United States.,Sleep Disorders Center, Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center, Miami, FL, United States
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