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Romańczyk M, Osmola M, Link A, Druet A, Hémont C, Martin J, Chapelle N, Matysiak-Budnik T. Non-Invasive Markers for the Detection of Gastric Precancerous Conditions. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:2254. [PMID: 38927959 PMCID: PMC11202181 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16122254] [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: 05/12/2024] [Revised: 06/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Gastric cancer (GC) is still one of the most prevalent cancers worldwide, with a high mortality rate, despite improvements in diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. To diminish the GC burden, a modification of the current diagnostic paradigm, and especially endoscopic diagnosis of symptomatic individuals, is necessary. In this review article, we present a broad review and the current knowledge status on serum biomarkers, including pepsinogens, gastrin, Gastropanel®, autoantibodies, and novel biomarkers, allowing us to estimate the risk of gastric precancerous conditions (GPC)-atrophic gastritis and gastric intestinal metaplasia. The aim of the article is to emphasize the role of non-invasive testing in GC prevention. This comprehensive review describes the pathophysiological background of investigated biomarkers, their status and performance based on available data, as well as their clinical applicability. We point out future perspectives of non-invasive testing and possible new biomarkers opportunities.
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- Marcin Romańczyk
- Department of Gastroenterology, Academy of Silesia, 40-555 Katowice, Poland
- H-T. Medical Center, 43-100 Tychy, Poland
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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- IMAD, Hepato-Gastroenterology & Digestive Oncology, University Hospital of Nantes, F-44093 Nantes, France
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- CHU de Nantes, Laboratoire d’Immunologie, Center for ImmunoMonitoring Nantes-Atlantique (CIMNA), F-44000 Nantes, France
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- CHU de Nantes, Laboratoire d’Immunologie, Center for ImmunoMonitoring Nantes-Atlantique (CIMNA), F-44000 Nantes, France
- University of Nantes, INSERM, Centre de Recherche Translationnel en Transplantation et Immunologie, UMR 1064, ITUN, F-44000 Nantes, France
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- IMAD, Hepato-Gastroenterology & Digestive Oncology, University Hospital of Nantes, F-44093 Nantes, France
- University of Nantes, INSERM, Centre de Recherche Translationnel en Transplantation et Immunologie, UMR 1064, ITUN, F-44000 Nantes, France
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- IMAD, Hepato-Gastroenterology & Digestive Oncology, University Hospital of Nantes, F-44093 Nantes, France
- University of Nantes, INSERM, Centre de Recherche Translationnel en Transplantation et Immunologie, UMR 1064, ITUN, F-44000 Nantes, France
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Men X, Shi X, Xu Q, Liu M, Yang H, Wang L, Men X, Xu H. Exploring the pathogenesis of chronic atrophic gastritis with atherosclerosis via microarray data analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37798. [PMID: 38640295 PMCID: PMC11029937 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024] Open
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Although several studies have reported a link between chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG) and atherosclerosis, the underlying mechanisms have not been elucidated. The present study aimed to investigate the molecular mechanisms common to both diseases from a bioinformatics perspective. Gene expression profiles were obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus database. Data on atherosclerosis and CAG were downloaded from the GSE28829 and GSE60662 datasets, respectively. We identified the differentially expressed genes co-expressed in CAG and atherosclerosis before subsequent analyses. We constructed and identified the hub genes and performed functional annotation. Finally, the transcription factor (TF)-target genes regulatory network was constructed. In addition, we validated core genes and certain TFs. We identified 116 common differentially expressed genes after analyzing the 2 datasets (GSE60662 and GSE28829). Functional analysis highlighted the significant contribution of immune responses and the positive regulation of tumor necrosis factor production and T cells. In addition, phagosomes, leukocyte transendothelial migration, and cell adhesion molecules strongly correlated with both diseases. Furthermore, 16 essential hub genes were selected with cytoHubba, including PTPRC, TYROBP, ITGB2, LCP2, ITGAM, FCGR3A, CSF1R, IRF8, C1QB, TLR2, IL10RA, ITGAX, CYBB, LAPTM5, CD53, CCL4, and LY86. Finally, we searched for key gene-related TFs, especially SPI1. Our findings reveal a shared pathogenesis between CAG and atherosclerosis. Such joint pathways and hub genes provide new insights for further studies.
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- Xiaoxiao Men
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of the Research and Development of Novel Pharmaceutical Preparations, Changsha Medical University, Changsha, PR China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of the Research and Development of Novel Pharmaceutical Preparations, Changsha Medical University, Changsha, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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Kutluana U, Kutluana E, Alpua M, Özen M. Effects of Long-term Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors on Systemic Arterial Stiffness and Pulse Wave Velocity. Curr Vasc Pharmacol 2022; 20:439-446. [PMID: 35392785 DOI: 10.2174/1570161120666220407115457] [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: 09/28/2021] [Revised: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are among the most widely prescribed agents. Although PPIs are widely regarded as harmlesss, long-term use of PPIs (LTUPPI) can have the potential to increase the risk of developing cardiovascular (CV) disease (CVD). Pulse wave velocity (PWV) is a good indicator of arterial stiffness. Several studies show a relationship between LTUPPI and CVD. However, the association between LTUPPI and PWV or arterial stiffness has not been reported. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients (n=64) with LTUPPI and controls (n=91) were included. PWV, glucose, creatinine, total cholesterol, triglyceride, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, cholesterol, highdensity lipoprotein cholesterol, and magnesium levels were measured. RESULTS In the LTUPPI group, PWV was greater than in controls (9.08±2.04 vs. 7.77±1.52 m/s, respectively, p=0.01); 34.4% of patients and 8.8% of controls had PWV levels >10 m/s (p=0.000). Multiple logistic regression analysis showed age (p<0.001) and LTUPPI (p=0.024) as predictors of elevated PWV. CONCLUSION PWV values are increased in patients with LTUPPI compared to controls independently of conventional CV risk factors. Measurement of PWV and other arterial stiffness parameters in cases with LTUPPI may be useful to predict possible CVD. Studies involving greater numbers are needed to confirm these findings.
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- Ufuk Kutluana
- Faculty of Medicine, Pamukkale University, Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology Department, Denizli, Turkey
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Pamukkale University, Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology Department, Denizli, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Emergency Medical Department, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
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Shi H, Li Y, Dong C, Si G, Xu Y, Peng M, Li Y. Helicobacter pylori infection and the progression of atherosclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Helicobacter 2022; 27:e12865. [PMID: 34841620 DOI: 10.1111/hel.12865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2021] [Revised: 11/12/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE In recent years, many studies have tried to prove whether Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) can promote the progression of atherosclerosis (AS), but the reported results are conflicting. Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT), flow-mediated dilation (FMD), or pulse wave velocity (PWV) are the most commonly used indicators to evaluate the progress of AS. So, we collected and evaluated these three indicators to provide evidence-based medicine for the clinic. MATERIALS AND METHODS We included and evaluated studies on H. pylori infection and CIMT, FMD, or PWV from PubMed, Cochrane trials, and Embase databases before September 1, 2021, and language restrictions: English. Research types include cross-sectional studies, cohort studies, and case-control studies. The MINORS scale was used to evaluate the quality of these studies. For all studies, we choose a random-effects model and calculate the weighted mean difference (WMD) for analysis, and all our analyses use STATA software. RESULTS Meta-analysis shows that H. pylori infection can significantly increase CIMT (WMD = 0.059, 95% CI: 0.039, 0.079, p < 0.001). Based on subgroup analysis, we found that the relationship between the two is more significant in the young and middle-aged people younger than 60 years old and people without cardiovascular disease. In addition, we also found an association between H. pylori infection and FMD (WMD = -3.873, 95% CI: -5.684, -2.062, p < 0.001), but it is a pity that there are few literatures that meet the standards. Finally, We concluded that H. pylori infection can significantly increase PWV (WMD = 88.033, 95%CI: 67.297,108.768. I2 = 99.63%, p < 0.001). In the subgroup analysis, we also found that this correlation is similar to CIMT, and it is more significant in the young and middle-aged population under 60 and those without cardiovascular disease. We also found in the sub-analysis that there was a significant increase in CIMT in CagA-positive individuals in H. pylori-infected patients (WMD = 0.16, 95%CI: 0.02, 0.29. p = 0.03). CONCLUSION Helicobacter pylori infection can promote the process of AS, especially in people under the age of 60 and people without cardiovascular risk factors, and we hope that our meta-analysis can provide ideas for the early prevention of AS.
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- Hongshuo Shi
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong, University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong, University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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Wang X, He Q, Jin D, Ma B, Yao K, Zou X. Association between helicobacter pylori infection and subclinical atherosclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e27840. [PMID: 34797316 PMCID: PMC8601324 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000027840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 10/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The relationship between Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and subclinical atherosclerosis has been confirmed, but these conclusions are still controversial. Therefore, we have performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the association between H. pylori infection and subclinical atherosclerosis. METHODS Databases including PubMed, Embase, Web of Science were searched for the articles on the association of carotid intima-media thickness or pulse wave velocity with H. pylori infection published up to January 1, 2020. Stata 12.0 was used to calculate standardized mean difference (SMD) and 95% confidence interval (95% CI); the I2 test was used to evaluate heterogeneity between studies and sensitivity analysis and subgroup analysis were used to explore the source of heterogeneity. Funnel plot, Begg test, and Egger test were used to estimate publication bias. RESULTS Data were extracted from 18 studies involving 6776 subjects with H. pylori positive and 7794 with H. pylori negative. H. pylori positive subjects is significantly associated with increased subclinical atherosclerosis as determined by carotid intima-media thickness (SMD: 0.376 mm; 95% CI: 0.178, 0.574; P < .001, I2 = 90.6%), pulse wave velocity (SMD: 0.320 m/s; 95% CI: 0.242, 0.398; P < .001, I2 = 52.6%), compared with H. pylori negative. Similar results were observed when subgroups analysis were stratified according to age, male ratio, geographical location, H. pylori diagnosis, and study design. Sensitivity analyses showed that our results were robust. The Begg test or Egger test showed no significant publication bias (all P > .05). CONCLUSIONS This meta-analysis confirmed a significant association between H. pylori and subclinical atherosclerosis, which will help H. pylori patients to establish effective strategies for the prevention and control of cardiovascular events.
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- Xianghong Wang
- Department of Endocrinology, The Third Clinical Medical College of China Three Gorges University/Gezhouba Central Hospital of Sinopharm, Yichang, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, The People's Hospital of China Three Gorges University/The First People's Hospital of Yichang, Yichang, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The People's Hospital of China Three Gorges University/The First People's Hospital of Yichang, Yichang, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, The People's Hospital of China Three Gorges University/The First People's Hospital of Yichang, Yichang, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, The People's Hospital of China Three Gorges University/The First People's Hospital of Yichang, Yichang, Hubei Province, China
- Healthcare Center, The People's Hospital of China Three Gorges University/The First People's Hospital of Yichang, Yichang, Hubei Province, China
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Kutluana U, Kilciler AG. Is there a possible relationship between gastric intestinal metaplasia and systemic arterial stiffness? REVISTA ESPANOLA DE ENFERMEDADES DIGESTIVAS 2020; 111:500-506. [PMID: 31081669 DOI: 10.17235/reed.2019.5945/2018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is closely associated with pre-neoplastic lesions such as atrophic gastritis (AG) and gastric intestinal metaplasia (GIM). The relationshionship between inflammation, hyperhomocysteinemia and arterial stiffness is of pathophysiological relevance for the development of cardiovascular disease. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between vitamin B12, folic acid, homocysteine (Hcy) and pulse wave velocity (PWV) levels in patients with GIM, AG and non-atrophic non-metaplastic chronic gastritis. PATIENTS AND METHODS ninety-seven patients with GIM, 67 patients with AG and 69 patients with chronic gastritis were included in the study. Glucose, creatinine, total cholesterol, triglyceride, low-density lipoprotein, cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, vitamin B12, folic acid and Hcy levels were measured by biochemical methods. PWV and other vascular parameters were measured using the Phsyio-port AS device. MAIN RESULTS PWV was higher in patients with GIM and AG than in controls (p < 0.05 and p < 0.05, respectively). Vitamin B12 levels were significantly lower in patients with GIM and AG than in controls (p < 0.01 and p < 0.01, respectively). Folic acid levels were significantly lower in patients with GIM than in controls (p < 0.05). Hcy levels were significantly higher in patients with GIM and AG than in controls (p < 0.001 and p < 0.05, respectively). A logistic regression analysis showed that GIM, AG and vitamin B12 deficiency were predictors for arterial stiffness. CONCLUSIONS PWV values increased in patients with GIM and AG compared to non-atrophic non-metaplastic chronic gastritis, without different conventional cardiovascular risk factors.
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- Ufuk Kutluana
- Gastroenterology, Usak University Faculty of Medicine, Türkiye
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- Gastroenterology Department, Usak University Faculty of Medicine Usak Education and Research Hospital, TURKEY
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Yang YF, Li Y, Liu JH, Wang XM, Wu BH, He CS, Gu JW. Relation of Helicobacter pylori infection to peripheral arterial stiffness and 10-year cardiovascular risk in subjects with diabetes mellitus. Diab Vasc Dis Res 2020; 17:1479164120953626. [PMID: 32951444 PMCID: PMC7919201 DOI: 10.1177/1479164120953626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This study was conducted to investigate the relation of HP infection to peripheral arterial stiffness and 10-year cardiovascular risk in diabetes mellitus (DM). METHODS DM subjects who underwent the C13-breath test were enrolled and divided into DMHP+ and DMHP- groups. Peripheral arterial stiffness was measured using brachial to ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV). Framingham score (FRS) and Chinese evaluation method of ischemic cardiovascular diseases (ICVD) were used to clarify 10-year cardiovascular risk. RESULTS A total of 6767 subjects were included, baPWV and proportion of subjects with severe peripheral arterial stiffness were lower in DMHP- group than DMHP+ group (1556.68 ± 227.54 vs 2031.61 ± 525.48 cm/s, p < 0.01; 21.9% vs 62.7%, p < 0.01). Multivariate logistic regression analysis demonstrated that HP infection was independently associated with baPWV. Furthermore, cardiovascular risk score and the proportion of subjects with high risk were lower in DMHP- group than DMHP+ group (FRS: 12.09 ± 3.77 vs 13.91 ± 3.77, 17.2% vs 38.8%; ICVD: 8.56 ± 2.99 vs 10.22 ± 3.16, 43.9% vs 65.4%, with all p < 0.05). CONCLUSION DM subjects with HP infection had more severe peripheral arterial stiffness compared those without HP infection, a higher cardiovascular risk score and 10-year cardiovascular risk stratification were observed in those subjects.
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- Yun-Feng Yang
- Department of Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China
- Department of Medicine, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Medicine, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China
- Jian-Wei Gu, Department of Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Fu Jiang Road 234, Nanchong, Sichuan 637000, China.
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Testerman TL, Semino-Mora C, Cann JA, Qiang B, Peña EA, Liu H, Olsen CH, Chen H, Appt SE, Kaplan JR, Register TC, Merrell DS, Dubois A. Both diet and Helicobacter pylori infection contribute to atherosclerosis in pre- and postmenopausal cynomolgus monkeys. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0222001. [PMID: 31490998 PMCID: PMC6730863 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0222001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2018] [Accepted: 08/20/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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A number of viruses and bacterial species have been implicated as contributors to atherosclerosis, potentially providing novel pathways for prevention. Epidemiological studies examining the association between Helicobacter pylori and cardiovascular disease have yielded variable results and no studies have been conducted in nonhuman primates. In this investigation, we examined the relationship between H. pylori infection and atherosclerosis development in socially housed, pre- and postmenopausal cynomolgus macaques consuming human-like diets. Ninety-four premenopausal cynomolgus monkeys (Macaca fascicularis) were fed for 36 months an atherogenic diet deriving its protein from either casein lactalbumin(CL) or high isoflavone soy (SOY). Animals were then ovariectomized and fed either the same or the alternate diet for an additional 36 months. Iliac artery biopsies were obtained at the time of ovariectomy and iliac and coronary artery sections were examined at the end of the study. Evidence of H. pylori infection was found in 64% of the monkeys and 46% of animals had live H. pylori within coronary atheromas as determined by mRNA-specific in situ hybridization. There was a significant linear relationship between the densities of gastric and atheroma organisms. Helicobactor pylori infection correlated with increased intimal plaque area and thickness at both the premenopausal and postmenopausal time points and regardless of diet (p< 0.01), although animals consuming the SOY diet throughout had the least amount of atherosclerosis. Additionally, plasma lipid profiles, intimal collagen accumulation, ICAM-1, and plaque macrophage densities were adversely affected by H. pylori infection among animals consuming the CL diet, while the SOY diet had the opposite effect. Plaque measurements were more highly associated with the densities of cagA-positive H. pylori within coronary atheromas than with the densities of gastric organisms, whereas plasma lipid changes were associated with H. pylori infection, but not cagA status. This study provides strong evidence that live H. pylori infects atheromas, exacerbates atherosclerotic plaque development, and alters plasma lipid profiles independently of diet or hormonal status. Finally, socially subordinate animals relative to their dominant counterparts had a greater prevalence of H. pylori, suggesting a stress effect. The results indicate that early H. pylori eradication could prevent or delay development of cardiovascular disease.
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- Traci L. Testerman
- Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, SC, United States of America
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- Department of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, United States of America
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL, United States of America
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- Department of Statistics, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, United States of America
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- Department of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, United States of America
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, United States of America
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- Wake Forest University Primate Center, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, United States of America
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- Wake Forest University Primate Center, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, United States of America
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- Wake Forest University Primate Center, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, United States of America
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- Wake Forest University Primate Center, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, United States of America
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- Department of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, United States of America
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, United States of America
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- Department of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, United States of America
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Vijayvergiya R, Vadivelu R. Role of Helicobacter pylori infection in pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. World J Cardiol 2015; 7:134-143. [PMID: 25810813 PMCID: PMC4365310 DOI: 10.4330/wjc.v7.i3.134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2014] [Accepted: 12/01/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Though a century old hypothesis, infection as a cause for atherosclerosis is still a debatable issue. Epidemiological and clinical studies had shown a possible association but inhomogeneity in the study population and study methods along with potential confounders have yielded conflicting results. Infection triggers a chronic inflammatory state which along with other mechanisms such as dyslipidemia, hyper-homocysteinemia, hypercoagulability, impaired glucose metabolism and endothelial dysfunction, contribute in pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. Studies have shown a positive relations between Cytotoxic associated gene-A positive strains of Helicobacter pylori and vascular diseases such as coronary artery disease and stroke. Infection mediated genetic modulation is a new emerging theory in this regard. Further large scale studies on infection and atherosclerosis focusing on multiple pathogenetic mechanisms may help in refining our knowledge in this aspect.
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Ando T, Ishikawa T, Takagi T, Imamoto E, Kishimoto E, Okajima A, Uchiyama K, Handa O, Yagi N, Kokura S, Naito Y, Mizuno S, Asakawa A, Inui A, Yoshikawa T. Impact of Helicobacter pylori eradication on circulating adiponectin in humans. Helicobacter 2013; 18:158-64. [PMID: 23167259 DOI: 10.1111/hel.12028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND The relationship between Helicobacter pylori infection and metabolic syndrome is not well understood. Adiponectin is an adipose-derived protein considered to play a significant role in the development of metabolic syndrome. The aim of this study was to clarify the influence of H. pylori infection on circulating adiponectin in humans. METHODS In a prospective study, 456 patients underwent endoscopy and H. pylori testing. All of the 338 H. pylori -positive patients received eradication therapy. Treatment was successful in 241 patients. Circulating adiponectin and other metabolic parameters were measured at baseline in all patients and 12 weeks after eradication therapy in those initially positive for H. pylori. RESULTS Circulating adiponectin levels were not different between H. pylori -positive and H. pylori -negative patients. In the group with successful eradication, levels of total adiponectin and each multimer form were significantly increased after therapy. Conversely, the levels of total adiponectin and high-molecular-weight adiponectin, but not middle-molecular-weight and low-molecular-weight adiponectin, were increased in the group with unsuccessful eradication after the therapy. CONCLUSIONS Eradication therapy of H. pylori increased circulating adiponectin levels in Japanese individuals and could be beneficial for preventing metabolic syndrome conditions.
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- Takashi Ando
- Department of Gastroenterology, Social Insurance Kyoto Hospital, Koyamashimofusa-cho 27, Kita-ku, Kyoto, 603-8151, Japan.
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Senmaru T, Fukui M, Tanaka M, Kuroda M, Yamazaki M, Oda Y, Naito Y, Hasegawa G, Toda H, Yoshikawa T, Nakamura N. Atrophic gastritis is associated with coronary artery disease. J Clin Biochem Nutr 2012; 51:39-41. [PMID: 22798711 PMCID: PMC3391861 DOI: 10.3164/jcbn.11-106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2011] [Accepted: 08/21/2011] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Atrophic gastritis is characterized by chronic inflammation of gastric mucosa by Helicobacter pylori infection and other factors. Helicobacter pylori infection has been linked to coronary artery disease. To our knowledge, however, no reports are available on the relationship between atrophic gastritis and coronary artery disease. In this study, we investigated the relationship between atrophic gastritis, which is diagnosed based on serum pepsinogen levels (pepsinogen I ≤ 70 ng/mL and pepsinogen I/II ratio ≤ 3.0), and the prevalence of coronary artery disease in general Japanese population. Among 2,633 study subjects, 531 subjects (20.2%) were diagnosed as atrophic gastritis. The prevalence of coronary artery disease was higher in the atrophic gastritis-positive group than that in the atrophic gastritis-negative group (5.8% vs 2.8%, p = 0.0005). Multiple logistic regression analysis demonstrated that atrophic gastritis was independently associated with coronary artery disease (odds ratio, 1.67; 95% confidence interval, 1.03–2.72), after adjustment for age, sex, obesity, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, hyperuricemia, and habits of smoking and drinking. These results suggest that atrophic gastritis is an independent risk factor for coronary artery disease. Chronic inflammation of gastric mucosa may be associated with the prevalence of coronary artery disease.
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- Takafumi Senmaru
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Science, 465 Kajii-cho, Kawaramachi-Hirokoji, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan
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Yakut M, Ustün Y, Kutlay S, Ongun A, Kabaçam G, Boynueğri R, Soykan I. Multiparametric assessment of vascular function and atherosclerosis in patients with autoimmune gastritis: a comparative study. Dig Dis Sci 2011; 56:3583-9. [PMID: 21681509 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-011-1778-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2011] [Accepted: 06/02/2011] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Patients with autoimmune gastritis might have accelerated atherosclerosis due to autoimmunity and chronic inflammation. Endothelial dysfunction often precedes manifest atherosclerosis. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the risk factors of early atherosclerosis by using several different techniques. METHODS A total of 99 patients with autoimmune gastritis were compared to 42 healthy age sex-matched subjects. Patients with a known risk factor for atherosclerosis were excluded. Intima-media thickness of the common carotid artery, pulse wave velocity and flow-mediated dilation of brachial artery were measured. Clinical data and laboratory parameters (serum gastrin, antiparietal cell antibody, anti-Hp IgG, serum vitamin B(12) and lipid profile) were also determined. RESULTS Intima-media thickness (mm) of the carotid artery was significantly higher in autoimmune gastritis (0.062 ± 0.031 vs. 0.042 ± 0.007, P < 0.001) than in healthy individuals. Flow-mediated dilation was significantly lower in patients with autoimmune gastritis compared to control group (13.91 ± 6.68% vs. 20.37 ± 7.80%, P = 0.021) and there was a significant increase in pulse wave velocity (m/s) in autoimmune gastritis patients compared to controls (9.25 ± 3.42 vs. 6.40 ± 0.91, P = 0.001). Antiparietal cell antibody positivity (P = 0.05), low vitamin B(12) level (P = 0.05), and age (P = 0.002) were the predictors of high pulse wave velocity (>14 m/s). CONCLUSION Patients with autoimmune gastritis may have an increased risk for the development of early atherosclerosis. As early preventive treatment for accelerated atherosclerosis is available, it is important to detect those patients with autoimmune gastritis who would benefit from such treatment.
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- Mustafa Yakut
- Division of Gastroenterology, Ibni Sina Hospital, Ankara University Medical School, 06100 Sihhiye, Ankara, Turkey
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Tiaka EK, Manolakis AC, Kapsoritakis AN, Potamianos SP. The implication of adiponectin and resistin in gastrointestinal diseases. Cytokine Growth Factor Rev 2011; 22:109-19. [PMID: 21531165 DOI: 10.1016/j.cytogfr.2011.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Adiponectin and resistin, members of the adipokine family, are multi-task hormones involved in several disorders, including those of the alimentary tract. In the present review, eligible studies focusing on the role of adiponectin and resistin in gastrointestinal diseases are manifested together and classified according to anatomic criteria. In addition, similarities and common patterns have been recognized, ultimately revealing an inverse association: the down-regulation of adiponectin and up-regulation of resistin - both in vitro and in vivo - in gastrointestinal disorders, irrespective of their diverse nature - inflammatory, autoimmune or malignant - or anatomic position - esophageal, gastric, of the small intestine, colonic. Finally, a potential role for both adipokines in alimentary tract-related carcinogenesis has been identified, possibly representing a missing link between obesity and cancer.
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- Elisavet K Tiaka
- Department of Gastroenterology, University of Thessaly, University Hospital of Larissa, School of Medicine, Greece
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Shirai K, Hiruta N, Song M, Kurosu T, Suzuki J, Tomaru T, Miyashita Y, Saiki A, Takahashi M, Suzuki K, Takata M. Cardio-Ankle Vascular Index (CAVI) as a Novel Indicator of Arterial Stiffness: Theory, Evidence and Perspectives. J Atheroscler Thromb 2011; 18:924-38. [DOI: 10.5551/jat.7716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 302] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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- Kohji Shirai
- Internal Medicine, Sakura Hospital, School of Medicine, Toho University
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- Clinical Pathology, Sakura Hospital, School of Medicine, Toho University
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- Internal Medicine, Sakura Hospital, School of Medicine, Toho University
- Endocrinological Division, Weihai municipal Hospital
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- Clinical Functional Physiology Division, Sakura Hospital, School of Medicine, Toho University
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- Clinical Functional Physiology Division, Sakura Hospital, School of Medicine, Toho University
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- Clinical Functional Physiology Division, Sakura Hospital, School of Medicine, Toho University
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- Internal Medicine, Sakura Hospital, School of Medicine, Toho University
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- Internal Medicine, Sakura Hospital, School of Medicine, Toho University
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- Internal Medicine, Sakura Hospital, School of Medicine, Toho University
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