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Ibrahim AM, Roshdy M, Latif N, Sarathchandra P, Hosny M, Haikal S, Desouky A, Elsawy A, Elmozy W, Elaithy A, Khedr H, Afifi A, Aguib Y, Yacoub M. Structural, molecular and functional characterization of the aorta in HCM. Eur Heart J 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac544.1935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Introduction
Changes in the Extracellular Matrix (ECM) in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) is thought to involve the myocardium as well as extracardiac tissues. The extent and significance of extra-myocardial changes has not been adequately studied.
Purpose
To describe the structural, molecular, and functional changes in the aorta of HOCM patients.
Methods
The structural and molecular changes in the aortic wall were studied in a cohort of 102 consecutive patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy undergoing myectomy. The biopsies were examined histologically, immunohistochemically and by Electron microscopy. The findings were compared to 10 normal controls obtained from the homograft bank of the Harefield hospital, following IRB guidelines. Changes in expression were quantified using morphometry and western blotting. For aortic stiffness, pulse wave velocity [PWV] was measured using Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR), in the 102 HCM patients as well as age-matched 166 normal controls.
Results
Specimens from HCM aortas showed a misalignment in collagen and elastin fibres. There was a significant reduction in smooth muscle cells [SMCs] markers; integrin beta1 and smooth muscle actin, and an increase in an apoptosis marker, Caspase3. In addition, there was a significant decrease in the number of lamellae and an increase in the interlamellar distance in HCM aortas. FBLNs 1, 2 and 5 showed a reduction in expression in tunica intima and tunica media of HCM biopsies. PWV was significantly higher in HCM patients compared to healthy controls with the highest levels in patients with LV fibrosis.
Conclusion
This study illustrates the link between functional abnormalities in the aorta of HCM patients with structural and molecular changes. These findings can have a potential value in risk stratification and identify new therapeutic targets in HCM.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: Public grant(s) – National budget only. Main funding source(s): STDF-EgyptMagdi Yacoub Foundation
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Affiliation(s)
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- Aswan Heart Centre , Aswan , Egypt
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- Imperial College London , London , United Kingdom
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- Aswan Heart Centre , Aswan , Egypt
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- Aswan Heart Centre , Aswan , Egypt
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- Aswan Heart Centre , Aswan , Egypt
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- Aswan Heart Centre , Aswan , Egypt
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- Aswan Heart Centre , Aswan , Egypt
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- Aswan Heart Centre , Aswan , Egypt
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- Aswan Heart Centre , Aswan , Egypt
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- Imperial College London , London , United Kingdom
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Magouz A, Medhat S, Abou Asa S, Desouky A. Detection of infectious laryngotracheitis virus (Gallid herpesvirus-1) from clinically infected chickens in Egypt by different diagnostic methods. Iran J Vet Res 2018; 19:194-201. [PMID: 30349566 PMCID: PMC6184029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2017] [Revised: 02/01/2018] [Accepted: 05/01/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT) disease is an acute highly contagious viral disease leading to massive economic losses to the national poultry industry. This study aimed to identify the most accurate and rapid diagnostic methods to rescue layer poultry farms from intense outbreaks in Egypt. Fifty pathological specimens were collected and subjected to virus isolation (VI), histopathology, direct fluorescent antibody technique (FAT) and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Egg inoculation revealed stunted growth and white pock lesions on chorioallantoic membranes (CAM) in 23 samples. Isolation and propagation of infectious laryngotracheitis virus (ILTV) in cell culture showed syncytia formation 5 days post infection in 20 inoculated samples. PCR resulted in successful amplification of a 647 bp fragment of the thymidine kinase (TK) gene in 25 field samples. Histopathological examination of inoculated CAM showed intranuclear inclusion bodies with infiltration of inflammatory cells. Direct FAT showed intra-cytoplasmic apple green reactions in 18 examined tracheal tissues. PCR has been shown to be more sensitive, accurate and rapid than VI, FAT and histopathological examination.
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- A. Magouz
- Department of Virology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh, 33516, Egypt
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- Department of Virology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh, 33516, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh, 33516, Egypt
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- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh, 33516, Egypt
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