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Li X, Han Z, Wang F, Qiao J. The STAT6 inhibitor AS1517499 reduces the risk of asthma in mice with 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene-induced atopic dermatitis by blocking the STAT6 signaling pathway. ALLERGY, ASTHMA, AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CANADIAN SOCIETY OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY 2022; 18:12. [PMID: 35177102 PMCID: PMC8851827 DOI: 10.1186/s13223-022-00652-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Epidemiological studies have revealed a link between atopic dermatitis (AD) and asthma. AS1517499, a selective signal transducer and activation of transcription 6 (STAT6) inhibitor, has been shown to effectively block this connection. In this study, we further explored the underlying mechanism by constructing an AD mouse model. METHODS Female BALB/c mice were randomly divided into four groups (n = 10/group). The AD mouse model was established by 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene induction with repeated ovalbumin challenge. AS1517499 and corn oil were used as treatment interventions. The features of airway inflammation, remodeling, and hyperactivity were analyzed. RESULTS Active use of AS1517499 in AD mice effectively reduced Th2-related cytokine levels, alleviated airway eosinophil and lymphocyte infiltration, and regulated GATA3/Foxp3 levels and subepithelial collagen deposition. These changes might be due to specific blockade of the STAT6 signaling pathway. CONCLUSION AS1517499 could partially block the association between AD and asthma by specifically inhibiting the STAT6 signaling pathway.
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- Xueying Li
- Department of Respiratory, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, No.639, Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai, 200001, China
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- Department of Respiratory, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, No.639, Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai, 200001, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, No.639, Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai, 200001, China.
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- Department of Respiratory, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, No.639, Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai, 200001, China.
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Chen WC, Hung CH, Chen YS, Cheng JS, Lee SSJ, Tseng FC, Cheng MF, Wang JL. Bloodstream Infections Caused by Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing Escherichia coli in Patients with Liver Cirrhosis. Pathogens 2021; 10:pathogens10010037. [PMID: 33466521 PMCID: PMC7824895 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens10010037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Revised: 12/31/2020] [Accepted: 12/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: This study aimed to investigate the frequency of sequence type (ST) 131 strains and outcome of cirrhotic patients with bloodstream infections (BSIs) caused by extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Escherichiacoli (ESBLEC) and non-extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Escherichiacoli (NESBLEC). Methods: The incidence of ST 131 strains, hospital stay, and 30-day re-admission/mortality were compared between 51 ESBLEC and 51 NESBLEC bacteremic patients with cirrhosis. Results: ST 131 strains were found in 35.3% of the ESBLEC group and 0% of the NESBLEC group (p < 0.001). Mean hospital stay was 26.5 days in the ESBLEC group and 17.1 days in the NESBLEC group (p = 0.006). Thirty-day re-admission rates were 11.8% in the ESBLEC group and 5.9% in the NESBLEC group (p = 0.5). ST 131 strains were associated with 30-day re-admission (odds ratio: 4.5, 95% confidence interval: 1.1–18.9). Thirty-day mortality rate was 31.4% in the ESBLEC group and 23.5% in the NESBLEC group (p = 0.4). Conclusion: In patients with cirrhosis, the ESBLEC BSIs group had a higher frequency of ST 131 strains and longer hospital stay than the NESBLEC BSIs group with similar 30-day re-admission/mortality. ST 131 strains were associated with 30-day re-admission.
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- Wen-Chi Chen
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital and School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei 112, Taiwan; (W.-C.C.); (J.-S.C.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Institute of Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 840, Taiwan;
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- Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital and School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei 112, Taiwan; (Y.-S.C.); (S.S.-J.L.)
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital and School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei 112, Taiwan; (W.-C.C.); (J.-S.C.)
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- Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital and School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei 112, Taiwan; (Y.-S.C.); (S.S.-J.L.)
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- Graduate Institute of Basic Medical Science, China Medical University and Department of Nursing, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei 112, Taiwan;
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Institute of Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 840, Taiwan;
- Department of Pediatrics, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital and School of Medicine, Kaohsiung 813, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei 112, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung 831, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (M.-F.C.); (J.-L.W.); Tel.: +886-7-3468203 (M.-F.C.); +886-6-2757575 (J.-L.W.); Fax: +886-7-3468207 (M.-F.C.); +886-6-2766175 (J.-L.W.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan 704, Taiwan
- Department of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 704, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (M.-F.C.); (J.-L.W.); Tel.: +886-7-3468203 (M.-F.C.); +886-6-2757575 (J.-L.W.); Fax: +886-7-3468207 (M.-F.C.); +886-6-2766175 (J.-L.W.)
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Raimondo D, Raimondo I, Degli Esposti E, Mattioli G, Mastronardi M, Petrillo M, Dessole S, Mabrouk M, Del Forno S, Arena A, Borghese G, Seracchioli R. Feasibility and safety of laparoscopic approach in obese patients with endometriosis: a multivariable regression analysis. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2020; 302:665-670. [PMID: 32506173 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-020-05629-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2019] [Accepted: 05/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the feasibility and safety of laparoscopic excision of endometriotic lesions in obese women. METHODS Retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data involving consecutive women scheduled for complete laparoscopic removal of macroscopic endometriotic lesions between January 2012 and November 2018. Operative time, laparotomic conversion rates, complication rates, and length of hospital stay were recorded. RESULTS One thousand two hundred thirty women were enrolled and divided into two main groups, according to the World Health Organization classification of obesity, obese (body mass index ≥ 30 kg/m2) and non-obese (body mass index < 30 kg/m2). During the study period, 91 (7.4% of overall study cohort) obese women underwent surgery. At univariate analyses, significant differences between the two groups were found in terms of age, rates of severe endometriosis, American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status classification ≥ III, and different surgical procedures. Significant differences in terms of median operative time [125 (interquartile range (IQR) 85-165) in obese group vs 110 min (IQR 75-155) in non-obese group, P = 0.04] were observed. There were no significant differences between the obese and non-obese groups with respect to the other variables of interest. After adjusted multivariable regression models for potential confounders, difference in operating time (coefficient of 13.389; 95% CI 1.716, 25.060) was still found to be significant. CONCLUSION In our tertiary care referral center, laparoscopic removal of endometriosis is feasible and safe, except for a slight increase of operative time and conversion rate.
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- Diego Raimondo
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, DIMEC, S. Orsola Hospital, University of Bologna, Massarenti, 13, 40138, Bologna, Italy
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- Gynecologic and Obstetric Unit, Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
- School in Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, DIMEC, S. Orsola Hospital, University of Bologna, Massarenti, 13, 40138, Bologna, Italy.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, DIMEC, S. Orsola Hospital, University of Bologna, Massarenti, 13, 40138, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, DIMEC, S. Orsola Hospital, University of Bologna, Massarenti, 13, 40138, Bologna, Italy
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- Gynecologic and Obstetric Unit, Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
- School in Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Gynecologic and Obstetric Unit, Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
- School in Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, DIMEC, S. Orsola Hospital, University of Bologna, Massarenti, 13, 40138, Bologna, Italy
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cambridge Clinical School, The Rosie Hospital, Robinson Way, Box 223, Cambridge, CB2 0SW, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, DIMEC, S. Orsola Hospital, University of Bologna, Massarenti, 13, 40138, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, DIMEC, S. Orsola Hospital, University of Bologna, Massarenti, 13, 40138, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, DIMEC, S. Orsola Hospital, University of Bologna, Massarenti, 13, 40138, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, DIMEC, S. Orsola Hospital, University of Bologna, Massarenti, 13, 40138, Bologna, Italy
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