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Gao W, Li Z, Chu H, Yuan H, Hu L, Yao L, Zhang L, Wang W, Lin R, Yang L. Ursodeoxycholic Acid in Liver Cirrhosis: A Chinese Perspective. PHARMACOTHERAPY FOR LIVER CIRRHOSIS AND ITS COMPLICATIONS 2022:81-111. [DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-2615-0_6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2025]
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BACKGROUND Patients with gastroschisis and prolonged total (or partial) parenteral nutrition (PN) commonly develop direct hyperbilirubinemia (DH). OBJECTIVE To quantify the prevalence and severity of DH in newborns with gastroschisis and characterize the diagnostic work-up for DH in this patient population. DESIGN/METHODS Retrospective chart review of patients born with gastroschisis between 2005 and 2015 for the first 6 months of life. RESULTS 29 patients were identified with gastroschisis. Mean gestational age and birthweight were 36.4 (± 1.8) weeks and 2.5 (± 0.6) kg. 41% were treated with primary reduction versus staged closure. Peak total and direct bilirubin (DB) levels were 10.17 ± 6.21 mg/dL and 5.58 ± 3.94 mg/dL, respectively. 23 patients (79.3%) were diagnosed with DH and 78.2% underwent additional work-up for hyperbilirubinemia consisting of imaging and laboratory studies, none of which revealed a cause for DH other than the presumed PN-associated cholestasis. In all patients, DB began to decline within 1-10 days of initiation of enteral feeds. CONCLUSION(S) DH is common in patients with gastroschisis and is unlikely to be associated with pathology aside from PN. Additional work-up may lead to unnecessary resource utilization. LEVELS OF EVIDENCE Case series with no comparison group, Level IV.
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Di Guida F, Pirozzi C, Magliocca S, Santoro A, Lama A, Russo R, Nieddu M, Burrai L, Boatto G, Mollica MP, Sodano F, Lazzarato L, Chegaev K, Meli R, Raso GM, Rimoli MG. Galactosylated Pro-Drug of Ursodeoxycholic Acid: Design, Synthesis, Characterization, and Pharmacological Effects in a Rat Model of Estrogen-Induced Cholestasis. Mol Pharm 2017; 15:21-30. [PMID: 29140706 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.7b00626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) is considered the first-choice therapy for cholestatic disorders. To enhance solubility and exploit specific transporters in liver, we synthesized a new galactosyl pro-drug of UDCA (UDCAgal). Ethinylestradiol (EE)-induced cholestasis was used to study and compare the effects of UDCAgal with UDCA on bile flow, hepatic canalicular efflux transporter expression, and inflammation. UDCAgal resulted quite stable both at pH 7.4 and 1.2 and regenerated the parent drug after incubation in human plasma. Its solubility, higher than UDCA, was pH- and temperature-independent. UDCAgal displayed a higher cell permeation compared to UDCA in liver HepG2 cells. Moreover, in cholestatic rats, UDCAgal showed a higher potency compared to UDCA in reducing serum biomarkers (AST, ALT, and ALP) and cytokines (TNF-α and IL-1β). The higher effect of UDCAgal on the increase in bile salt export pump and multidrug resistance-associated protein 2 transcription indicated an improved spillover of bile acids from the liver. UDCAgal showed a reduction in CCL2, as well as TNF-α, IL-1β, and cyclooxygeanse-2 mRNAs, indicating a reduction in hepatic neutrophil accumulation and inflammation. Moreover, UDCAgal, similarly to UDCA, heightens bile flow and modulates biliary acids secretion. These results indicate that UDCAgal has a potential in the treatment of cholestatic disease.
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- Francesca Di Guida
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II , Naples 80138, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II , Naples 80138, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Sassari , Sassari 07100, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II , Naples 80138, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II , Naples 80138, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II , Naples 80138, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Sassari , Sassari 07100, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Sassari , Sassari 07100, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Sassari , Sassari 07100, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II , Naples 80138, Italy
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- Department of Drug Science and Technology, University of Turin , Turin 10124, Italy
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- Department of Drug Science and Technology, University of Turin , Turin 10124, Italy
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- Department of Drug Science and Technology, University of Turin , Turin 10124, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II , Naples 80138, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II , Naples 80138, Italy
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Guthrie G, Premkumar M, Burrin DG. Emerging Clinical Benefits of New-Generation Fat Emulsions in Preterm Neonates. Nutr Clin Pract 2017; 32:326-336. [PMID: 28129045 DOI: 10.1177/0884533616687500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Soybean oil-based intravenous fat emulsions (IVFEs) have been the predominant parenteral nutrition IVFE used in the United States for neonates over the past 45 years. Even though this emulsion has proven useful in supplying infants with energy for growth and essential fatty acids, there have been concerns over its composition in the development of several morbidities, ranging from sepsis to liver disease, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and impaired neurodevelopment and growth. The exact mechanisms that drive these morbidities in preterm infants are multifactorial, but potential contributors include high ω-6 (n-6) fatty acid composition, low docosahexaenoic acid and antioxidant supplementation, and the presence of potentially harmful nonnutritive components (eg, phytosterols). To address these issues, new-generation IVFEs with various types and amounts of fat have been developed containing greater amounts of the medium-chain fatty acids, long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid, docosahexaenoic acid, lower concentrations of ω-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, supplemental vitamin E, and low or negligible amounts of phytosterols. This review examines the clinical outcomes associated with different morbidities of parenteral nutrition in neonates who have received either soybean oil-based or new-generation IVFEs and addresses whether the proposed benefits of new-generation IVFEs have improved outcomes in the neonatal population.
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- Gregory Guthrie
- 1 USDA/ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center, Section of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- 2 Section of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- 1 USDA/ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center, Section of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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Orso G, Mandato C, Veropalumbo C, Cecchi N, Garzi A, Vajro P. Pediatric parenteral nutrition-associated liver disease and cholestasis: Novel advances in pathomechanisms-based prevention and treatment. Dig Liver Dis 2016; 48:215-22. [PMID: 26698410 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2015.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2015] [Revised: 10/27/2015] [Accepted: 11/06/2015] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Parenteral nutrition constitutes a life-saving therapeutic tool in patients unable to ingest/absorb oral or enteral delivered nutrients. Liver function tests abnormalities are a common therapy-related complication, thus configuring the so-called Parenteral Nutrition Associated Liver Disease (PNALD) or cholestasis (PNAC). Although the damage is frequently mild, and resolves after discontinuation of parenteral nutrition, in some cases it progresses into cirrhotic changes, especially in neonates and infants. We present a literature review focusing on the pathogenetic mechanisms-driven prevention and therapies for the cases where parenteral nutrition cannot be discontinued. Ursodeoxycholic acid has been proposed in patients with cholestatic hepatopathy, but its efficacy needs to be better established. Little evidence is available on efficacy of anti-oxidants, antibiotics, probiotics and anti TNFα. Lipid emulsions based on fish oil with a high content of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids ω-3 appear effective both in decreasing intrahepatic inflammation and in improving biliary flow. Most recent promising variations such as soybean/MCT/olive/fish oil emulsion [third generation lipid emulsion (SMOFlipid)] are under investigation. In conclusion, we remark the emergence of a number of novel pathomechanisms underlying the severe liver impairment damage (PNALD and PNAC) in patients treated with parenteral nutrition. Only few traditional and innovative therapeutic strategies have hitherto been shown promising.
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- Giuseppe Orso
- Pediatrics AORN "Santobono-Pausilipon", Naples, Italy
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- Pediatric Residency Program, Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples "Federico II", Salerno, Italy
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- Pediatrics AORN "Santobono-Pausilipon", Naples, Italy
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- Chairs of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- Pediatrics, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy; European Laboratory of Food Induced Disease (ELFID), Naples, Italy.
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