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Couch B, Hayward D, Baum G, Sakthiyendran NA, Harder J, Hernandez EJ, MacKay B. A systematic review of steroid use in peripheral nerve pathologies and treatment. Front Neurol 2024; 15:1434429. [PMID: 39286807 PMCID: PMC11402678 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2024.1434429] [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: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 08/21/2024] [Indexed: 09/19/2024] Open
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Background The use of corticosteroids has become a part of the standard of care in various pathologies but their use in peripheral nerve injury treatment is limited. Given corticosteroids' anti-inflammatory properties and their regulatory role in neuronal protein production and myelination, corticosteroids could serve as an adjunct therapy for peripheral nerve injuries. This review aims to systematically investigate the current use of corticosteroid treatment in peripheral nerve pathologies. Methods The systematic search was performed on PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Scopus, Cochrane, and Web of Science using keywords such as "corticosteroid treatment," "peripheral nerve damage," "peripheral neuropathy," and "complications." The PRISMA guidelines were used to conduct the systematic review and all articles were reviewed by the corresponding author. After the initial search, individual study titles and abstracts were further screened and categorized using an inclusion and exclusion criteria followed by a final full-text review. Results Out of the total 27,922 identified records, 203 studies were included based on the selection criteria. These studies focused on the use and efficacy of steroids across a spectrum of compression and non-compression peripheral neuropathies such as cubital tunnel syndrome and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy. Various studies noted the promising role of steroids in offering pain relief, nerve block, and nerve regeneration effects. Additionally, safety considerations and potential complications regarding steroid use in peripheral nerve injuries were analyzed. Conclusion While there is currently limited clinical utilization of corticosteroids in peripheral nerve pathologies, the anti-inflammatory and regenerative effects that steroids provide may be a beneficial tool in managing various peripheral neuropathies and their associated pain. Additional clinical trials and investigation into the mechanism of action could improve the reputation of steroid use as peripheral nerve injury treatment.
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- Brandon Couch
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, United States
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- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Hand Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Hand Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Hand Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Hand Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, United States
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Ghatge SB, Asarkar A, Warghade SS, Shirsat S, Deb A. Ozone Disc Nucleolysis for Cervical Intervertebral Disc Herniation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cureus 2024; 16:e59855. [PMID: 38854278 PMCID: PMC11162285 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.59855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024] Open
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Cervical intervertebral disc herniation is a common condition and most often presents as neck or upper limb pain causing varying levels of disability and dysfunction. Percutaneous injection of ozone into the intradiscal space is a novel and minimally invasive technique for managing this condition and can be an effective alternative to surgical management. A literature search was done using the keywords ozone disc nucleolysis of cervical intervertebral lesions, and five studies were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Meta-analysis was performed to determine safety, effectiveness, and symptomatic relief (determined based on the visual analog scale (VAS)) with the publication bias being removed. Subjects treated with ozone therapy showed significant reduction (p < 0.0001) in VAS score as compared to baseline VAS score with a standardized mean difference of 2.78 (95% CI = 1.48 to 4.07; Z value = 4.20). Ozone nucleolysis is a minimally invasive, relatively safe, and optimally effective treatment option for reducing the pain related to cervical disc. Intradiscal ozone therapy can be considered an alternative treatment modality, and well-designed, randomized clinical trials are required to confirm the long-term superiority of ozone therapy against other treatment modalities available for cervical disc herniation.
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- Sharad B Ghatge
- Interventional Neuroradiology, Grant Government Medical College and Sir Jamshedjee Jeejeebhoy Group of Hospitals, Mumbai, IND
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- Radiodiagnosis, Grant Government Medical College and Sir Jamshedjee Jeejeebhoy Group of Hospitals, Mumbai, IND
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- Radiology, Grant Government Medical College and Sir Jamshedjee Jeejeebhoy Group of Hospitals, Mumbai, IND
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- Radiology, Grant Government Medical College and Sir Jamshedjee Jeejeebhoy Group of Hospitals, Mumbai, IND
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- Radiology, Dr. D.Y. Patil University, Navi Mumbai, IND
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Ghatge SB, Shah RP, Surya N, Sankhala S, Unadkat CJ, Khan GM, Modi DB. Ozone disc nucleolysis in the management of herniated lumbar intervertebral disc: A retrospective analysis. JOURNAL OF CRANIOVERTEBRAL JUNCTION AND SPINE 2023; 14:16-23. [PMID: 37213581 PMCID: PMC10198213 DOI: 10.4103/jcvjs.jcvjs_141_22] [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: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/25/2022] [Indexed: 03/14/2023] Open
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Background Various minimally invasive surgeries were proposed for the management of herniated lumbar intervertebral disc. However, to choose optimal treatment modality to maximize patient benefit is a clinical challenge for the treatment givers. Objective The objective was to study the role of ozone disc nucleolysis in the management of herniated lumbar intervertebral disc by retrospective analysis. Methodology We conducted a retrospective analysis of patients of lumbar disc herniation treated by ozone disc nucleolysis during May 2007-May 2021. There were total of 2089 patients with 58% of males and 42% of females. The age ranged from 18 to 88 years. Outcome was measured on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) along with modified MacNab method. Results The mean baseline VAS score was 7.73, which became 3.07 at 1 month, 1.44 at 3 months, 1.42 at 6 months, and 1.36 at 1 year. Similarly, the mean ODI index was 35.92 at baseline, which improved to 9.17 at 1 month, 6.14 at 3 months, 6.10 at 6 months, and 6.09 at 1 year. VAS score and ODI analysis was found to be statistically significant with P < 0.05. Modified MacNab criterion showed successful treatment outcome in 85.6% with excellent recovery in 1161 (55.58%), good recovery in 423 (20.25%), and fair recovery in 204 (9.77%). Mediocre or no recovery was seen in the remaining 301 patients amounting to a 14.40% failure rate. Conclusion This retrospective analysis confirms that ozone disc nucleolysis is an optimally effective and least invasive treatment option for herniated lumbar intervertebral disc with a significant reduction in disability.
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- Sharad Balasaheb Ghatge
- Department of Radiology and Imaging, Division of Interventional Radiology, Grant Government Medical College and Sir JJ Group of Hospitals, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Bombay Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Orthopedics, Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Neurology, Bombay Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Saifee Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Global Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Bombay Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Sun Y, Li J, A N, Li Z, Zhong W, Chen L, Liu S, Zhang B, Zhu Z, Li X. Methylprednisolone alleviates cognitive functions through the regulation of neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's disease. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1192940. [PMID: 37197654 PMCID: PMC10183590 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1192940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023] Open
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease and linked to abnormal deposition of amyloid-β (Aβ), neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs), synaptic dysfunction, and neuroinflammation. Despite significant progress in unravelling the pathogenesis of AD, currently main therapeutic interventions is limited to symptomatic alleviation. Methylprednisolone (MP), a synthetic glucocorticoid, is recognized for its extensive anti-inflammatory properties. Our study assessed the neuroprotective effect of MP (25 mg/kg) administration to an Aβ1-42-induced AD mouse model. Our findings demonstrate that MP treatment can ameliorate cognitive impairment in Aβ1-42-induced AD mice and suppress microglial activation in the cortex and hippocampus. RNA-Sequencing analysis reveals that MP ultimately rescues cognitive dysfunction through improving the synapse function and inhibiting the immune and inflammatory processes. Our study suggests that MP could be a promising drug alternative for the treatment of AD, either alone or in combination with other existing drugs.
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- Yuan Sun
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- Digestive Endoscopy Department, The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University and Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Design and Optimization, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
- *Correspondence: Xinuo Li, ; Zheying Zhu,
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
- *Correspondence: Xinuo Li, ; Zheying Zhu,
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Orlandin JR, Pinto Santos SI, Machado LC, Neto PF, Bressan FF, Godoy Pieri NC, Recchia K, de Paula Coutinho M, Ferreira Pinto PA, Santucci A, Travagli V, Ambrosio CE. Evaluation of targeted oxidative stress induced by oxygen-ozone in vitro after ischemic induction. Redox Rep 2022; 27:259-269. [DOI: 10.1080/13510002.2022.2143104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Jessica Rodrigues Orlandin
- Veterinary Medicine Department, Faculty of Animal Science & Food Engineering, University of San Paulo, San Paulo, Brazil
- Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry, and Pharmacy, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Veterinary Medicine Department, Faculty of Animal Science & Food Engineering, University of San Paulo, San Paulo, Brazil
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- Veterinary Medicine Department, Faculty of Animal Science & Food Engineering, University of San Paulo, San Paulo, Brazil
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- Veterinary Medicine Department, Faculty of Animal Science & Food Engineering, University of San Paulo, San Paulo, Brazil
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- Veterinary Medicine Department, Faculty of Animal Science & Food Engineering, University of San Paulo, San Paulo, Brazil
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- Veterinary Medicine Department, Faculty of Animal Science & Food Engineering, University of San Paulo, San Paulo, Brazil
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- Veterinary Medicine Department, Faculty of Animal Science & Food Engineering, University of San Paulo, San Paulo, Brazil
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- Veterinary Medicine Department, Faculty of Animal Science & Food Engineering, University of San Paulo, San Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry, and Pharmacy, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry, and Pharmacy, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Veterinary Medicine Department, Faculty of Animal Science & Food Engineering, University of San Paulo, San Paulo, Brazil
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Rhoul A, Gartit M, Noumairi M, Elmir S, Allam AES, Lachkar A, Abdeljaouad N, Yacoubi H, EL Oumri AA. Screw Impingement Causing Massive Swelling of the Sciatic Nerve: A Case Report. Cureus 2022; 14:e31059. [DOI: 10.7759/cureus.31059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Review of Drug Therapy for Peripheral Facial Nerve Regeneration That Can Be Used in Actual Clinical Practice. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10071678. [PMID: 35884983 PMCID: PMC9313135 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10071678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Revised: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Although facial nerve palsy is not a life-threatening disease, facial asymmetry affects interpersonal relationships, causes psychological stress, and devastates human life. The treatment and rehabilitation of facial paralysis has many socio-economic costs. Therefore, in cases of facial paralysis, it is necessary to identify the cause and provide the best treatment. However, until now, complete recovery has been difficult regardless of the treatment used in cases of complete paralysis of unknown cause and cutting injury of the facial nerve due to disease or accident. Therefore, this article aims to contribute to the future treatment of facial paralysis by reviewing studies on drugs that aid in nerve regeneration after peripheral nerve damage.
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Ghatge S, Shah R, Surya N, sankhala S, Unadkat C, Khan G, Modi D. Ozone disc nucleolysis in cervical intervertebral disc herniation: A nonrandomized prospective analysis in 246 patients. JOURNAL OF CRANIOVERTEBRAL JUNCTION AND SPINE 2022; 13:114-120. [PMID: 35837424 PMCID: PMC9274671 DOI: 10.4103/jcvjs.jcvjs_46_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2022] [Accepted: 05/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background: Inherent complications associated with surgery and limited success of percutaneous minimally invasive procedures make researches wanting for an ideal treatment for cervical disc herniation. Objective: We prospectively study the role of ozone disc nucleolysis in cervical intervertebral disc herniation. Patients and Methods: From January 2008 to December 2020, we prospectively study 246 consecutive patients of cervical disc herniation treated by a single session of intradiscal injection of ozone–oxygen mixture (ozone disc nucleolysis). There were 55% of females and 45% of males. Age ranged from 28 to 68 years with a mean of 47. The outcome was measured on visual analog scale (VAS) scale and neck disability index (NDI) along with Mcnab method. Results: The mean baseline VAS score was 7.87 which became 3.09 at 1 month, 1.42 at 3 months, 1.40 at 6 months, and 1.35 at 1 year. The mean NDI was 36.27 at baseline which improved to 9.24 at 1 month, 6.25 at 3 months, 6.20 at 6 months, and 6.22 at 1 year. This was found to be significant with P < 0.05. Modified McNab criterion showed excellent recovery in 138 (56.10%), good recovery in 50 (20.32%), and fair recovery in 22 (8.94%), resulting in a successful rate of 85.36%. Mediocre recovery was seen in the remaining 36 patients amounting to a 14.64% failure rate. Conclusion: This study showed that ozone disc nucleolysis significantly reduces the pain related to cervical disc herniation along with a significant reduction in disability.
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Zhang L, Tan W, Song X, Wang S, Tang L, Chen Y, Yu H, Jiang P, Liu J. Methylprednisolone Attenuates Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Sepsis by Modulating the Small Nucleolar RNA Host Gene 5/Copine 1 Pathway. DNA Cell Biol 2021; 40:1396-1406. [PMID: 34767734 DOI: 10.1089/dna.2021.0376] [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: 11/13/2022] Open
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Sepsis has become a major public health problem worldwide. Methylprednisolone sodium succinate (MP) is a commonly used drug to prevent inflammation. However, the role and underlying mechanism of MP in sepsis remain vague. MP inhibited the lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced production of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin (IL)-17 and suppressed cell growth in alveolar type II epithelial cells (ATII cells). Small nucleolar RNA host gene 5 (SNHG5) expression was inhibited by LPS and restored by MP. Upregulation of SNHG5 inhibited the cellular role of LPS in ATII cells, and further, downregulation of SNHG5 inhibited the cellular role of MP in ATII cells under LPS conditions. SNHG5 elevated the expression of Copine 1 (CPNE1) by enhancing the mRNA stability of CPNE1. Increasing CPNE1 expression restored the silenced SNHG5-induced inhibitor role of MP in ATII cells under LPS conditions. Finally, MP attenuated lung injury and TNF-α and IL-17 secretion in an LPS-induced sepsis mouse model. Overall, this study investigated the mechanism underlying the effect of MP treatment in sepsis and, for the first time, revealed the important role of the SNHG5/CPNE1 pathway in the development and treatment of sepsis and the potential to serve as a diagnostic and therapeutic target for sepsis.
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- Li Zhang
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Emergency, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Central Laboratory, and Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardio-Pulmonary Circulation, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Zhuang ZG, Lu LJ, Peng BG, Ma K, Cai ZY, Fu ZJ, Liu GZ, Liu JF, Liu WT, Li XH, Song T, Wu DS, Yao J, Yao P, Yu JS, Liu YQ. Expert consensus of Chinese Association for the Study of Pain on the application of ozone therapy in pain medicine. World J Clin Cases 2021; 9:2037-2046. [PMID: 33850923 PMCID: PMC8017497 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i9.2037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2020] [Revised: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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This consensus was compiled by first-line clinical experts in the field of pain medicine and was organized by the Chinese Association for the Study of Pain. To reach this consensus, we consulted a wide range of opinions and conducted in-depth discussions on the mechanism, indications, contraindications, operational specifications and adverse reactions of ozone iatrotechnique in the treatment of pain disorders. We also referred to related previous preclinical and clinical studies published in recent years worldwide. The purpose of this consensus is to standardize the rational application of ozone iatrotechnique in pain treatment, to improve its efficacy and safety and to reduce and prevent adverse reactions and complications in this process.
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- Zhi-Gang Zhuang
- Department of Algology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450014, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Algology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Medical Center, General Hospital of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, Beijing 100039, China
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- Department of Algology, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200000, China
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- Department of Algology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Algology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Jinan 250021, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Algology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050000, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Algology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Algology, Foshan First People’s Hospital, Foshan 528000, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Algology, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Algology, Jilin Provincial People's Hospital, Changchun 130499, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Algology, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou Province, China
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- Department of Algology, Sheng Jing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Algology, The Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot 010050, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
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- Department of Algology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100070, China
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Wang T, Zhao J, Yuan D. Successful surgical management of a ruptured popliteal artery aneurysm with acute common peroneal nerve neuropathy: A rare case. Vascular 2020; 29:256-259. [PMID: 32829697 DOI: 10.1177/1708538120950870] [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: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Ruptured popliteal artery aneurysm is a rare entity, which can cause severe nerve neuropathy. Open surgical repair is the preferred treatment for ruptured popliteal artery aneurysm but may aggravate nerve injuries or lead to postoperative aneurysm enlargement. The current surgical techniques for ruptured popliteal artery aneurysm have some deficiencies. METHODS We present the case of a 78-year-old woman with sudden swelling of left knee joint and left foot drop, which was caused by the ruptured popliteal artery aneurysm and its compression. A modified open surgical repair was applied in our case, and glucocorticoid therapy was given perioperatively. RESULTS The motor function of left lower limb had rapidly recovered after operation, and six-month follow-up showed patency of prosthetic vessel and significant shrinkage of aneurysm sac. CONCLUSIONS Our modified open surgical repair can relieve the compression and prevent possible "type II endoleak" without dissecting in popliteal fossa. Acute common peroneal nerve neuropathy and foot drop are reversible with immediate removal of compression and glucocorticoid therapy for patients with ruptured popliteal artery aneurysm.
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- Tiehao Wang
- Department of Vascular Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, P.R. China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, P.R. China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, P.R. China
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Bani Hani DA, Alawneh KZ, Aleshawi AJ, Ahmad AI, Raffee LA, Alhowary AAA, AlQawasmeh M, Abuzayed B. Successful and Complete Recovery of the Ulnar Nerve After Eight Years of Chronic Injury Through Local Steroid Injections: A Case Report. Pain Ther 2020; 9:327-332. [PMID: 31900814 PMCID: PMC7203399 DOI: 10.1007/s40122-019-00144-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Peripheral neuropathy is a common neurodegenerative disease, with vastness of inducers and causalities. The acquired form peripheral neuropathy can be caused by traumatic injuries caused by nerve lacerations or compressions. Such injuries are usually followed by Wallerian degeneration, and inflammatory reaction. We present a case of a 33-year-old female with a chronic loss of the ulnar nerve function for 8 years after traumatic laceration. After that, she regained the functions of ulnar nerve after nerve stimulation by peri-ulnar nerve injection of methylprednisolone and lidocaine. The theory behind using steroids is related to the fact that the immune system could induce a secondary injury that interferes with the recovery. Many studies have shown effectiveness in using steroids alone or when combined with other substances on nerve regeneration in animal models. We believe that this is the first report of nerve recovery using local steroidal injections after a traumatic injury.
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- Diab A Bani Hani
- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Accident and Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Division of Neuro-medicine, Department of Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Specialty Hospital, Amman, Jordan
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Jahromi Z, Mohammadghasemi F, Moharrami Kasmaie F, Zaminy A. Cinnamaldehyde Enhanced Functional Recovery after Sciatic Nerve Crush Injury in Rats. Cells Tissues Organs 2020; 209:43-53. [PMID: 32392570 DOI: 10.1159/000507016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2019] [Accepted: 03/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Peripheral nerve injury is a common clinical issue induced by trauma, tumor, and damage caused by treatment. Such factors create chemical and inflammatory alterations at the injury site, which increase nerve deterioration. Thus, minimizing these modifications can lead to nerve protection after injury. The present study sought to evaluate the possible improvement in nerve regeneration and enhancement of functional outcomes by cinnamaldehyde (Cin) administration following sciatic nerve crush in a rat model. Rats (n = 48) were distributed into 6 groups, including sham, injury, DMSO (vehicle group), and Cin groups (10, 30, and 90 mg/kg/day). Using small hemostatic forceps, crush injury was induced in the left sciatic nerve. Thereafter, Cin was administered for 28 successive days. Weekly records were taken for sciatic functional index (SFI) measurements. Further assessments including electrophysiological and histomorphometric evaluations, gastrocnemius muscle wet weight measurements, and estimation of the serum total oxidant status were performed. According to the results, Cin could accelerate sciatic nerve recovery after crush injury, and the dose of 30 mg/kg/day of Cin had better impacts on SFI recovery, muscle mass ratio, and myelin content. The current research demonstrated that Cin positively affects peripheral nerve restoration. Therefore, Cin therapy could be considered as a potential treatment method for peripheral nerve regeneration and its functional recovery. However, more investigations are required to further validate the study results and evaluate the optimal dose of Cin.
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- Zohreh Jahromi
- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- Neuroscience Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran,
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Bolandghamat S, Behnam-Rassouli M. Recent Findings on the Effects of Pharmacological Agents on the Nerve Regeneration after Peripheral Nerve Injury. Curr Neuropharmacol 2020; 18:1154-1163. [PMID: 32379588 PMCID: PMC7709152 DOI: 10.2174/1570159x18666200507084024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2020] [Revised: 02/27/2020] [Accepted: 04/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Peripheral nerve injuries (PNIs) are accompanied with neuropathic pain and functional disability. Despite improvements in surgical repair techniques in recent years, the functional recovery is yet unsatisfied. Indeed a successful nerve repair depends not only on the surgical strategy but also on the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in traumatic nerve injury. In contrast to all strategies suggested for nerve repair, pharmacotherapy is a cheap, accessible and non-invasive treatment that can be used immediately after nerve injury. This study aimed to review the effects of some pharmacological agents on the nerve regeneration after traumatic PNI evaluated by functional, histological and electrophysiological assessments. In addition, some cellular and molecular mechanisms responsible for their therapeutic actions, restricted to neural tissue, are suggested. These findings can not only help to find better strategies for peripheral nerve repair, but also to identify the neuropathic effects of various medications and their mechanisms of action.
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- Samira Bolandghamat
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran
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Combination of negative pressure wound therapy using vacuum-assisted closure and ozone water flushing for treatment of diabetic foot ulcers. Int J Diabetes Dev Ctries 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s13410-019-00769-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Ogden M, Karaca SB, Aydin G, Yuksel U, Dagli AT, Akkaya S, Bakar B. The Healing Effects of Thymoquinone and Dexpanthenol in Sciatic Nerve Compression Injury in Rats. J INVEST SURG 2019; 34:504-512. [PMID: 31462122 DOI: 10.1080/08941939.2019.1658831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Functional healing of peripheral nerve injuries is still difficult. In this study, potential healing effects of thymoquinone and dexpanthenol in sciatic nerve compression injury (SCI) were investigated. Method: Twenty-four male Wistar albino rats which were applied compression injury to their sciatic nerves were randomly separated into four groups as following: "control" group contained six rats administered no pharmacological agent; "TMK" group consisted of six rats administered 10 mg/kg intraperitoneal thymoquinone once a day for one week; "DXP" group contained six rats administered 50 mg/kg intraperitoneal dexpanthenol once a day for one week; and "TMK-DXP" group consisted of six rats administered separately 10 mg/kg intraperitoneal thymoquinone and 50 mg/kg intraperitoneal dexpenthanol once a day for one week. Four weeks later from SCI, sciatic nerve function index (SFI) was applied before sacrifice of all rats, and then their crushed sciatic nerves were histopathologically examined, in terms of "Schwann cell count", "axon and myelin degeneration", "axon shape/size differences", "fibrosis", and "neovascularisation". Results: "Schwann cell count" (p = 0.011), "axon and myelin degeneration" (p = 0.001), "axon shape/size differences" (p = 0.011), and "fibrosis and neovascularisation" (p = 0.026) scores were different between the control and TMK-DXP groups. SFI scores were different between the control and TMK groups (p = 0.002), between the control and TMK-DXP groups (p < 0.001), and between the DXP and TMK-DXP groups (p = 0.029). Conclusions: This study results revealed that these pharmacological agents used alone had no histopathological healing effect in rats with SCI, but thymoquinone could improve walking function. However, thymoquinone and dexpanthenol used together had a significant histopathological and functional healing effect.
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- Mustafa Ogden
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Kirikkale University, Kirikkale, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kirikkale University, Kirikkale, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Kirikkale University, Kirikkale, Turkey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Yildirim Beyazit University Yenimahalle Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Hitit University, Çorum, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Kirikkale University, Kirikkale, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Kirikkale University, Kirikkale, Turkey
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Currently, there are no established adjuvant drugs for the acceleration of peripheral nerve regeneration. In this paper, we reviewed the literature from the last 10 years and described the drugs proved to accelerate the functional and histological regeneration of the peripheral nerves, either after trauma or in neuropathy experimental models. The vast majority of the studies were experimental with very few small clinical studies, which indicates the need for prospective randomized studies to identify the best drugs to use as adjuvants for nerve regeneration.
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- Olimpiu Bota
- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University Center of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus , Dresden , Germany
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, First Surgical Clinic, Emergency District Hospital , Cluj-Napoca , Romania
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Mirzakhani N, Farshid AA, Tamaddonfard E, Imani M, Erfanparast A, Noroozinia F. Carnosine improves functional recovery and structural regeneration after sciatic nerve crush injury in rats. Life Sci 2018; 215:22-30. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2018.10.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2018] [Revised: 10/20/2018] [Accepted: 10/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Türedi S, Yuluğ E, Alver A, Bodur A, İnce İ. A morphological and biochemical evaluation of the effects of quercetin on experimental sciatic nerve damage in rats. Exp Ther Med 2018; 15:3215-3224. [PMID: 29545838 PMCID: PMC5841083 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2018.5824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2017] [Accepted: 11/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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The present study evaluated the neuroprotective and antioxidant effects of quercetin in a rat model of sciatic nerve crush injury using histopathological, morphometric and biochemical methods. A total of 48 male Sprague Dawley rats, aged 10-12 weeks old were randomly divided into eight groups, consisting of two sham groups (S-7, S-28), three quercetin-treated groups (Q-7, Q-28; 200 mg/kg/7 days), trauma (T-7, T-28; 1 min sciatic nerve crush injury) and three trauma+quercetin groups (T+Q-7, T+Q-28; trauma+quercetin 200 mg/kg/7 days). Rats were sacrificed on day 7 or 28. Oxidant-antioxidant biochemical parameters in nerve tissues from all groups were analyzed using histopathological staining with toluidine blue and Masson's trichrome. DNA fragmentations were identified using terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase deoxyuridine triphosphate nick-end labeling in cells from each tissue sample. Degeneration of the axons and myelin sheath, the breakdown of the concentric lamellar structure of the myelin sheath and axonal swelling were observed in groups T-7 and T-28. Myelin sheath thicknesses, nerve fiber diameters and the number of myelinated nerve fibers decreased, while the apoptotic index (AI) increased in the T-7 and T-28 groups. However, it was observed that nerve regeneration began in the T+Q-7 and T+Q-28 groups compared with the sham groups, together with the healing of cellular damage and axonal structure and a decrease in the AI. Malondialdehyde and superoxide dismutase activity did not differ significantly between the T-7 and S-7 groups. However, catalase activity significantly decreased in the T-28 group when compared with the sham 7 day group. Tissue malondialdehyde levels significantly increased, while serum catalase activity increased in the T+Q-7 group compared with the T-7 group. These results suggest that quercetin has beneficial effects on nerve regeneration and may shorten the healing period in crush-type sciatic nerve injuries.
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- Sibel Türedi
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon 61080, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon 61080, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon 61080, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon 61080, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon 61080, Turkey
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Kızılay Z, Kahraman Çetin N, Aksel M, Abas Bİ, Aktaş S, Erken HA, Topçu A, Yılmaz A, Yenisey C. Ozone Partially Decreases Axonal and Myelin Damage in an Experimental Sciatic Nerve Injury Model. J INVEST SURG 2017; 32:8-17. [DOI: 10.1080/08941939.2017.1369606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Zahir Kızılay
- Adnan Menderes University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Aydin, Turkey
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- Adnan Menderes University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pathology, Aydin, Turkey
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- Adnan Menderes University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physiology, Aydin, Turkey
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- Adnan Menderes University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Aydin, Turkey
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- Adnan Menderes University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Aydin, Turkey
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- Balikesir University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physiology, Balikesir, Turkey
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- Adnan Menderes University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Aydin, Turkey
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- Adnan Menderes University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Aydin, Turkey
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- Adnan Menderes University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Aydin, Turkey
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Tu GW, Shi Y, Zheng YJ, Ju MJ, He HY, Ma GG, Hao GW, Luo Z. Glucocorticoid attenuates acute lung injury through induction of type 2 macrophage. J Transl Med 2017; 15:181. [PMID: 28851381 PMCID: PMC5576304 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-017-1284-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2017] [Accepted: 08/22/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Acute lung injury (ALI) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are severe inflammatory lung diseases. Methylprednisolone (MP) is a common drug against inflammation in clinic. In this study, we aim to investigate the protective effect of MP on ALI and potential mechanisms. METHODS Male BABL/c mice were injected through tail vein using lipopolysaccharide (LPS, 5 mg/kg) with or without 5 mg/kg MP. Lung mechanics, tissue injury and inflammation were examined. Macrophage subsets in the lung were identified by flow cytometry. Macrophages were cultured from bone marrow of mice with or without MP. Then, we analyzed and isolated the subsets of macrophages. These isolated macrophages were then co-cultured with CD4+ T cells, and the percentage of regulatory T cells (Tregs) was examined. The expression of IL-10 and TGF-β in the supernatant was measured. The Tregs immunosuppression function was examined by T cell proliferation assay. To disclose the mechanism of the induction of Tregs by M2c, we blocked IL-10 or/and TGF-β using neutralizing antibody. RESULTS Respiratory physiologic function was significantly improved by MP treatment. Tissue injury and inflammation were ameliorated in the MP-treated group. After MP treatment, the number of M1 decreased and M2 increased in the lung. In in vitro experiment, MP promoted M2 polarization rather than M1. We then induced M1, M2a and M2c from bone marrow cells. M1 induced more Th17 while M2 induced more CD4+CD25+Fxop3+ Tregs. Compared with M2a, M2c induced more Tregs, and this effect could be blocked by anti-IL-10 and anti-TGF-β antibodies. However, M2a and M2c have no impact on Tregs immunosuppression function. CONCLUSION In conclusion, MP ameliorated ALI by promoting M2 polarization. M2, especially M2c, induced Tregs without any influence on Tregs immunosuppression function.
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- Guo-wei Tu
- 0000 0001 0125 2443grid.8547.eDepartment of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032 People’s Republic of China
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- 0000 0001 0125 2443grid.8547.eBiomedical Research Center, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- 0000 0001 0125 2443grid.8547.eDepartment of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032 People’s Republic of China
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- 0000 0001 0125 2443grid.8547.eDepartment of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032 People’s Republic of China
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- 0000 0001 0125 2443grid.8547.eDepartment of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032 People’s Republic of China
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- 0000 0001 0125 2443grid.8547.eDepartment of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032 People’s Republic of China
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- 0000 0001 0125 2443grid.8547.eDepartment of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032 People’s Republic of China
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- 0000 0001 0125 2443grid.8547.eDepartment of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032 People’s Republic of China
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