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Caragut RL, Ilie M, Cabel T, Günșahin D, Panaitescu A, Pavel C, Plotogea OM, Rînja EM, Constantinescu G, Sandru V. Updates in Diagnosis and Endoscopic Management of Cholangiocarcinoma. Diagnostics (Basel) 2024; 14:490. [PMID: 38472961 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14050490] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2023] [Revised: 02/10/2024] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
Abstract
Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is an adenocarcinoma originating from the epithelial cells of the bile ducts/hepatocytes or peribiliary glands. There are three types of cholangiocarcinoma: intrahepatic, perihilar and distal. CCA represents approximately 3% of the gastrointestinal malignancies. The incidence of CCA is higher in regions of the Eastern world compared to the Western countries. There are multiple risk factors associated with cholangiocarcinoma such as liver fluke, primary sclerosing cholangitis, chronic hepatitis B, liver cirrhosis and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Endoscopy plays an important role in the diagnosis and management of cholangiocarcinoma. The main endoscopic methods used for diagnosis, biliary drainage and delivering intrabiliary local therapies are endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and endoscopic ultrasound. The purpose of this review is to analyze the current data found in literature about cholangiocarcinoma, with a focus on the actual diagnostic tools and endoscopic management options.
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Affiliation(s)
- Roxana-Luiza Caragut
- Clinical Department of Gastroenterology, Bucharest Emergency Clinical Hospital, 014461 Bucharest, Romania
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- Clinical Department of Gastroenterology, Bucharest Emergency Clinical Hospital, 014461 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Gastroenterology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila" Bucharest, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
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- Clinical Department of Gastroenterology, Bucharest Emergency Clinical Hospital, 014461 Bucharest, Romania
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- Clinical Department of Gastroenterology, Bucharest Emergency Clinical Hospital, 014461 Bucharest, Romania
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- Clinical Department of Gastroenterology, Bucharest Emergency Clinical Hospital, 014461 Bucharest, Romania
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- Clinical Department of Gastroenterology, Bucharest Emergency Clinical Hospital, 014461 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Gastroenterology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila" Bucharest, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
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- Clinical Department of Gastroenterology, Bucharest Emergency Clinical Hospital, 014461 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Gastroenterology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila" Bucharest, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
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- Clinical Department of Gastroenterology, Bucharest Emergency Clinical Hospital, 014461 Bucharest, Romania
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- Clinical Department of Gastroenterology, Bucharest Emergency Clinical Hospital, 014461 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Gastroenterology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila" Bucharest, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
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- Clinical Department of Gastroenterology, Bucharest Emergency Clinical Hospital, 014461 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Gastroenterology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila" Bucharest, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
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Cabel T, Pascu CM, Ghenea CS, Dumbrava BF, Gunsahin D, Andrunache A, Negoita LM, Panaitescu A, Rinja EM, Pavel C, Plotogea OM, Stan-Ilie M, Sandru V, Mihaila M. Exceptional Liver Transplant Indications: Unveiling the Uncommon Landscape. Diagnostics (Basel) 2024; 14:226. [PMID: 38275473 PMCID: PMC10813978 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14020226] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
Abstract
Liver transplantation represents the definitive intervention for various etiologies of liver failure and encompasses a spectrum of rare indications crucial to understanding the diverse landscape of end-stage liver disease, with significantly improved survival rates over the past three decades. Apart from commonly encountered liver transplant indications such as decompensated cirrhosis and liver cancer, several rare diseases can lead to transplantation. Recognition of these rare indications is essential, providing a lifeline to individuals facing complex liver disorders where conventional treatments fail. Collaborative efforts among healthcare experts lead not only to timely interventions but also to the continuous refinement of transplant protocols. This continued evolution in transplant medicine promises hope for those facing diverse and rare liver diseases, marking a paradigm shift in the landscape of liver disease management.
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- Teodor Cabel
- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Emergency Hospital of Bucharest, 014461 Bucharest, Romania; (T.C.); (D.G.); (L.-M.N.); (E.M.R.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Fundeni Clinical Institute, 022328 Bucharest, Romania (M.M.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Emergency Hospital of Bucharest, 014461 Bucharest, Romania; (T.C.); (D.G.); (L.-M.N.); (E.M.R.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, “Sf. Ioan” Emergency Hospital, 014461 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Emergency Hospital of Bucharest, 014461 Bucharest, Romania; (T.C.); (D.G.); (L.-M.N.); (E.M.R.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Fundeni Clinical Institute, 022328 Bucharest, Romania (M.M.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Emergency Hospital of Bucharest, 014461 Bucharest, Romania; (T.C.); (D.G.); (L.-M.N.); (E.M.R.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Emergency Hospital of Bucharest, 014461 Bucharest, Romania; (T.C.); (D.G.); (L.-M.N.); (E.M.R.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Emergency Hospital of Bucharest, 014461 Bucharest, Romania; (T.C.); (D.G.); (L.-M.N.); (E.M.R.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Emergency Hospital of Bucharest, 014461 Bucharest, Romania; (T.C.); (D.G.); (L.-M.N.); (E.M.R.)
- Department 5, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050447 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Emergency Hospital of Bucharest, 014461 Bucharest, Romania; (T.C.); (D.G.); (L.-M.N.); (E.M.R.)
- Department 5, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050447 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Emergency Hospital of Bucharest, 014461 Bucharest, Romania; (T.C.); (D.G.); (L.-M.N.); (E.M.R.)
- Department 5, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050447 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Emergency Hospital of Bucharest, 014461 Bucharest, Romania; (T.C.); (D.G.); (L.-M.N.); (E.M.R.)
- Department 5, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050447 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Fundeni Clinical Institute, 022328 Bucharest, Romania (M.M.)
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Pavel C, Diculescu MM, Stepan AE, Constantinescu G, Sandru V, Ţieranu CG, Tomescu L, Constantinescu A, Patoni C, Plotogea OM, Ilie M. Considering Histologic Remission in Ulcerative Colitis as a Long-Term Target. J Clin Med 2024; 13:289. [PMID: 38202296 PMCID: PMC10780018 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13010289] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/31/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
Abstract
Monitoring disease activity in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is challenging since clinical manifestations do not represent reliable surrogates for an accurate reflection of the inflammatory burden. Endoscopic remission had been the most significant endpoint target in the last years; nevertheless, a remarkable proportion of patients continue to relapse despite a normal-appearing mucosa, highlighting that endoscopy may underestimate the true extent of the disease. A subtle hint of the importance that histology plays in the long-term course of the disease has been endorsed by the STRIDE-II consensus, which recommends considering histologic healing for ulcerative colitis (UC), even though it is not stated to be a compulsory formal target. It is a continuum-changing paradigm, and it is almost a certainty that in the near future, histologic healing may become the new formal target for ulcerative colitis. It must be emphasized that there is great heterogeneity in defining histological remission, and the main criteria or cut-off values for inflammatory markers are still in an ill-defined area. The complexity of some histologic scores is a source of confusion among clinicians and pathologists, leading to low adherence in clinical practice when it comes to a homogenous histopathological report. Therefore, a standardized and more practical approach is urgently needed.
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- Christopher Pavel
- Department of Gastroenterology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (C.P.); (M.M.D.); (G.C.); (V.S.); (C.G.Ţ.); (A.C.); (C.P.); (M.I.)
- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Emergency Hospital of Bucharest, 014461 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Gastroenterology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (C.P.); (M.M.D.); (G.C.); (V.S.); (C.G.Ţ.); (A.C.); (C.P.); (M.I.)
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fundeni Clinical Institute, 022328 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Pathology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania;
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- Department of Gastroenterology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (C.P.); (M.M.D.); (G.C.); (V.S.); (C.G.Ţ.); (A.C.); (C.P.); (M.I.)
- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Emergency Hospital of Bucharest, 014461 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Gastroenterology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (C.P.); (M.M.D.); (G.C.); (V.S.); (C.G.Ţ.); (A.C.); (C.P.); (M.I.)
- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Emergency Hospital of Bucharest, 014461 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Gastroenterology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (C.P.); (M.M.D.); (G.C.); (V.S.); (C.G.Ţ.); (A.C.); (C.P.); (M.I.)
- Department of Gastroenterology, “Elias” Emergency University Hospital, 011461 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Pathology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania;
- Oncology Institute “Prof. Dr. Alexandru Trestioreanu”, 022328 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Gastroenterology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (C.P.); (M.M.D.); (G.C.); (V.S.); (C.G.Ţ.); (A.C.); (C.P.); (M.I.)
- Department of Gastroenterology, Emergency University Hospital, 050098 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Gastroenterology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (C.P.); (M.M.D.); (G.C.); (V.S.); (C.G.Ţ.); (A.C.); (C.P.); (M.I.)
- Department of Gastroenterology, Central Military Emergency Hospital “Dr. Carol Davila”, 010825 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Gastroenterology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (C.P.); (M.M.D.); (G.C.); (V.S.); (C.G.Ţ.); (A.C.); (C.P.); (M.I.)
- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Emergency Hospital of Bucharest, 014461 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Gastroenterology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (C.P.); (M.M.D.); (G.C.); (V.S.); (C.G.Ţ.); (A.C.); (C.P.); (M.I.)
- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Emergency Hospital of Bucharest, 014461 Bucharest, Romania
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Stan-Ilie M, Şandru V, Plotogea OM, Rînja E, Pavel C, Constantinescu G, Negreanu L, Paduraru DN, Bolocan A, Andronic O, Davitoiu D, Bălan GG, Constantinescu A. Duodenal Gangliocytic Paragangliomas—Case Series and Literature Review. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:life13030597. [PMID: 36983753 PMCID: PMC10058500 DOI: 10.3390/life13030597] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Revised: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2023] Open
Abstract
Duodenal gangliocytic paragangliomas are rare neuroendocrine tumors primarily localized in the periampullary area. Though mostly asymptomatic, they can present with various symptoms, most often jaundice, anemia and abdominal pain. The present paper is a case series report, describing our personal experience with patients presenting to the Emergency Unit with different symptoms due to duodenal gangliocytic paraganglioma. Endoscopic resection is safe and indicated in most of the cases, being also associated with lower medical costs. EUS plays a central role in the pre-resection management and in surveillance, and immunostaining is decisive to ascertain the tumor histologic origin. In addition to reporting our experience, we researched the literature regarding these rare tumors and performed a comprehensive review.
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- Madalina Stan-Ilie
- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Emergency Hospital of Bucharest, 105402 Bucharest, Romania
- Department 5, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Emergency Hospital of Bucharest, 105402 Bucharest, Romania
- Department 5, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
- Correspondence: (V.Ş.); (O.-M.P.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Emergency Hospital of Bucharest, 105402 Bucharest, Romania
- Department 5, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
- Correspondence: (V.Ş.); (O.-M.P.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Emergency Hospital of Bucharest, 105402 Bucharest, Romania
- Department 5, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Emergency Hospital of Bucharest, 105402 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Emergency Hospital of Bucharest, 105402 Bucharest, Romania
- Department 5, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department 5, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Gastroenterology, University Emergency Hospital Bucharest, 050098 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department 5, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Surgery, University Emergency Hospital Bucharest, 050098 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department 5, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Surgery, University Emergency Hospital Bucharest, 050098 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department 5, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Surgery, University Emergency Hospital Bucharest, 050098 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department 5, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Surgery, University Emergency Hospital Bucharest, 050098 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Gastroenterology, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department 5, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Gastroenterology, University Emergency Hospital Bucharest, 050098 Bucharest, Romania
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Pavel C, Cabel T, Dinuță D, Zaharia A, Dima SO, Sandru V, Grasu MC, Mihaila M. Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia-A Case Series Experience from a Liver Transplant Center in Romania. Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 12:diagnostics12122959. [PMID: 36552966 PMCID: PMC9776987 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12122959] [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] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 11/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
Abstract
Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) has significant morbidity due to multiorgan involvement and an unpredictable disease course. We analyzed the data of 14 patients diagnosed with HHT. The case series comprised 14 patients with a median age at presentation of 48 years old (41-74 years). In twelve patients (85.7%), the diagnosis was confirmed by using the Curacao Criteria. The most common reason for admission was epistaxis, with 9 patients (57%) presenting with nosebleed refractory to prolonged self-tamponade. The biochemical abnormalities identified were elevations in AP and gamma-GT; liver synthetic function was generally normal, even though 21% of patients had clinical or imaging findings for cirrhosis. Nosebleeds were the main reason for admission and significantly impacted quality of life through anemia and frequent hospital admissions. However, the visceral manifestations seemed to be more serious. The hepatic arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) appeared to remain asymptomatic or led to minimal changes for the majority of patients; some cases were associated with liver and biliary tract ischemia, necrosis leading to acute liver failure and even death. Hepatic AVMs can also lead to high-output heart failure due to arterio-venous shunting. The most frequent AVM was hepatic artery to hepatic vein, with secondary hepatic vein dilation and hemodynamic consequences.
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- Christopher Pavel
- Department of Gastroenterology, Emergency Clinical Hospital Bucharest, 014461 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Emergency Clinical Hospital Bucharest, 014461 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Fundeni Clinical Institute, 022328 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Fundeni Clinical Institute, 022328 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of General Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Fundeni Clinical Institute, 022328 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Emergency Clinical Hospital Bucharest, 014461 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Interventional Radiology and Medical Imaging, Fundeni Clinical Institute, 022328 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Radiology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
- Correspondence: (M.C.G.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Fundeni Clinical Institute, 022328 Bucharest, Romania
- Correspondence: (M.C.G.); (M.M.)
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Constantinescu A, Ilie-Stan CM, Şandru V, Ungureanu BS, Gheonea DI, Ciurea T, Plotogea OM, Pavel C, Enache V, Munteanu MA, Constantinescu G. A morphological and immunohistochemical study of the endoscopic ultrasound–fine-needle biopsy samples from solid pancreatic masses: a single center study. Rom J Morphol Embryol 2021; 62:723-731. [PMID: 35263400 PMCID: PMC9019676 DOI: 10.47162/rjme.62.3.09] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Paşcalău V, Soritau O, Popa F, Pavel C, Coman V, Perhaita I, Borodi G, Dirzu N, Tabaran F, Popa C. Curcumin delivered through bovine serum albumin/polysaccharides multilayered microcapsules. J Biomater Appl 2015; 30:857-72. [DOI: 10.1177/0885328215603797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
The aim of the paper is to obtain and characterize k-carrageenan–chitosan dual hydrogel multilayers shell BSA gel microcapsules, as a carrier for curcumin, and as a possible antitumoral agent in biological studies. We used the CaCO3 template to synthesize non-toxic CaCO3/BSA particles as microtemplates by coprecipitating a CaCl2 solution that contains dissolved BSA, with an equimolar Na2CO3 solution. The microcapsules shell is assembled through a layer-by-layer deposition technique of calcium cross-linked k-carrageenan hydrogel alternating with polyelectrolite complex hydrogel formed via electrostatic interactions between k-carrageenan and chitosan. After the removal of CaCO3 through Ca2+ complexation with EDTA, and by a slightly treatment with HCl diluted solution, the BSA core is turned into a BSA gel through a thermal treatment. The BSA gel microcapsules were then loaded with curcumin, through a diffusion process from curcumin ethanolic solution. All the synthesized particles and microcapsules were stucturally characterized by: Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, UV–Vis Spectrometry, X-ray diffraction, thermal analysis, fluorescence spectroscopy, fluorescence optical microscopy, confocal laser scanning microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The behavior of curcumin loaded microcapsules in media of different pH (SGF, SIF and PBS) was studied in order to reveal the kinetics and the release profile of curcumin. The in vitro evaluation of the antitumoral activity of encapsulated curcumin microcapsules on HeLa cell line and the primary culture of mesenchymal stem cells is the main reason of the microcapsules synthesis as BSA-based vehicle meant to enhance the biodisponibility of curcumin, whose anti-tumor, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties are well known.
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- V Paşcalău
- Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- The Oncology Institute Prof. Dr. I. Chiricuta, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- “Raluca Ripan” Institute for Research in Chemistry, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- “Raluca Ripan” Institute for Research in Chemistry, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- The Oncology Institute Prof. Dr. I. Chiricuta, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- University of Agricultural Science and Veterinary Medicine, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Voinea S, Harza M, Gingu C, Iordache A, Dudu C, Manea I, Pavel C, Haineala B, Sinescu I. POS-03.80: Large and sphere-shaped prostate affects the periprostatic nerve block anesthesia. Urology 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2007.06.971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Luchian T, Bancia B, Pavel C, Popa G. BIOMEMBRANE EXCITABILITY STUDIED WITHIN A WIDE-BAND FREQUENCY OF AN INTERACTING EXOGENOUS ELECTRIC FIELD. Electromagn Biol Med 2002. [DOI: 10.1081/jbc-120016003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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