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Boo YY, Bora AK, Chhabra S, Choudhury SS, Deka G, Kakoty S, Kumar P, Mahanta P, Minz B, Rani A, Rao S, Roy I, Solomi V C, Verma A, Zahir F, Deka R, Kurinczuk JJ, Nair M. Maternal and fetal factors associated with stillbirth in singleton pregnancies in 13 hospitals across six states in India: A prospective cohort study. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2024; 165:462-473. [PMID: 38234106 DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.15367] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 12/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate the incidence of and risk factors for stillbirth in an Indian population. METHODS We conducted a secondary data analysis of a hospital-based cohort from the Maternal and Perinatal Health Research collaboration, India (MaatHRI), including pregnant women who gave birth between October 2018-September 2023. Data from 9823 singleton pregnancies recruited from 13 hospitals across six Indian states were included. Univariable and multivariable Poisson regression analysis were performed to examine the relationship between stillbirth and potential risk factors. Model prediction was assessed using the area under the receiver-operating characteristic (AUROC) curve. RESULTS There were 216 stillbirths (48 antepartum and 168 intrapartum) in the study population, representing an overall stillbirth rate of 22.0 per 1000 total births (95% confidence interval [CI]: 19.2-25.1). Modifiable risk factors for stillbirth were: receiving less than four antenatal check-ups (adjusted relative risk [aRR]: 1.75, 95% CI: 1.25-2.47), not taking any iron and folic acid supplementation during pregnancy (aRR: 7.23, 95% CI: 2.12-45.33) and having severe anemia in the third trimester (aRR: 3.37, 95% CI: 1.97-6.11). Having pregnancy/fetal complications such as hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (aRR: 1.59, 95% CI: 1.03-2.36), preterm birth (aRR: 4.41, 95% CI: 3.21-6.08) and birth weight below the 10th percentile for gestational age (aRR: 1.35, 95% CI: 1.02-1.79) were also associated with an increased risk of stillbirth. Identified risk factors explained 78.2% (95% CI: 75.0%-81.4%) of the risk of stillbirth in the population. CONCLUSION Addressing potentially modifiable antenatal factors could reduce the risk of stillbirths in India.
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- Yebeen Ysabelle Boo
- National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Sonapur District Hospital, Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, Maharashtra, India
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- Tezpur Medical College and Hospital, Tezpur, Assam, India
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- Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College and Hospital, Barpeta, Assam, India
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- Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, Maharashtra, India
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- Sewa Bhawan Hospital Society, Basna, Chhattisgarh, India
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- Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Silchar Medical College and Hospital, Silchar, Assam, India
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- Nazareth Hospital, Shillong, Meghalaya, India
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- Makunda Christian Leprosy and General Hospital, Karimganj, Assam, India
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- Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Assam Medical College (AMC), Dibrugarh, Assam, India
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- Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences, Guwahati, Assam, India
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- National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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Bora M, Singha S, Madan T, Deka G, Hazarika SG, Baruah S. HLA-G isoforms, HLA-C allotype and their expressions differ between early abortus and placenta in relation to spontaneous abortions. Placenta 2024; 149:44-53. [PMID: 38492472 DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2024.02.009] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 01/28/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Spontaneous abortion (SAB) affects approximately 10% of clinically recognized pregnancies. Fetal trophobalst invasion and remodeling of maternal spiral arteries is reported to be dependent on crosstalk between HLA-C/HLA-G expressed on extra villous trophoblast (EVTs)and Killer cell Immunoglobin like receptors (KIRs) of decidual NK (dNK). Immune dysfunction in decidua contributes to early miscarriage. METHODOLOGY The study used mother neonate paired cord blood and term placenta samples (n = 46), elective abortus (n = 17,gestational age = 10-12 weeks of pregnancy) and SAB abortus (n = 24, gestational age = 12-15 weeks of pregnancy) for HLA-G, KIR2D and HLA-C. In addition, term placenta was collected from women with history of spontaneous pregnancy loss (n = 24) and women with history of live birth (n = 32). SSP-PCR was used for genotyping, RT-PCR for gene expression, copy number variation (CNVs) and HLA-C allotyping and ELISA for protein expression studies. RESULTS Membrane bound HLA-G4 isoform proportion was higher 39.28%, p = 0.02) in term placenta. SAB abortus had higher proportion of HLA-G3 (50%),while elective abortus exhibited higher proportion of soluble isoforms (HLA-G5, = 5.9, HLA-G6 = 5.9%, HLA-G7 = 11.8%). Higher inhibitory KIR2DL1 content and copy numbers with lower HLA-C2 in SAB contrasted with higher copy numbers of KIR2DS1(p = 0.001), KIR2DS1+/2DL1+- HLA-C2 combined genotype in healthy placenta. Elevated KIR2D protein levels (p = 0.001), and concurrently, HLA-C levels were upregulated in healthy placenta. CONCLUSION Our data supports lower cognate receptor ligand KIR2DS1+/2DL1+ HLA-C2 together with predominance of HLA-G3 isoform in SAB as confounding factors in spontaneous pregnancy loss. HLA-G isoforms and expression differed between first trimester abortus and term placenta suggesting temporal modulation and marks novelty of the study.
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- Mayuri Bora
- Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Tezpur University, Napaam, Sonitpur, Assam, 784028, India.
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Tezpur University, Tezpur, 784028, Assam, India.
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- National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health, Department of Innate Immunity, Mumbai, 400012, India.
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- Tezpur Medical College and Hospital, Bihaguri, Tezpur, 784010, Assam, India.
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Tezpur University, Napaam, Sonitpur, Assam, 784028, India.
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Nair M, Choudhury SS, Rani A, Solomi C, Kakoty SD, Medhi R, Rao S, Mahanta P, Zahir F, Roy I, Chhabra S, Deka G, Minz B, Deka R, Opondo C, Churchill D, Lakhal-Littleton S, Nemeth E. The complex relationship between iron status and anemia in pregnant and postpartum women in India: Analysis of two Indian study cohorts of uncomplicated pregnancies. Am J Hematol 2023; 98:1721-1731. [PMID: 37651649 DOI: 10.1002/ajh.27059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Low hemoglobin is widely used as an indicator of iron deficiency anemia in India and other low-and-middle income counties, but anemia need not accurately reflect iron deficiency. We examined the relationship between hemoglobin and biomarkers of iron status in antenatal and postnatal period. Secondary analysis of uncomplicated singleton pregnancies in two Indian study cohorts: 1132 antenatal women in third trimester and 837 postnatal women 12-72 h after childbirth. Associations of hemoglobin with ferritin in both data sets, and with sTfR, TSAT, and hepcidin in the postnatal cohort were examined using multivariable linear regression. Multinomial logistic regression was used to examine the association between severity of anemia and iron status. Regression models were adjusted for potential confounders. Over 55% of the women were anemic; 34% of antenatal and 40% of postnatal women had low ferritin, but 4% antenatal and 6% postnatal women had high ferritin. No evidence of association between hemoglobin and ferritin was observed (antenatal: adjusted coefficient [aCoef] -0.0004, 95% confidence interval [CI] -0.001, 0.001; postnatal: aCoef -0.0001, 95% CI -0.001, 0.001). We found a significant linear association of hemoglobin with sTfR (aCoef -0.04, 95% CI -0.07, -0.01), TSAT (aCoef -0.005, 95% CI -0.008, -0.002), and hepcidin (aCoef 0.02, 95% CI 0.02, 0.03) in postnatal women. Likelihood of low ferritin was more common in anemic than non-anemic women, but high ferritin was also more common in women with severe anemia in both cohorts. Causes of anemia in pregnant and postpartum women in India are multifactorial; low hemoglobin alone is not be a useful marker of iron deficiency.
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- Manisha Nair
- National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, Guwahati, India
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- Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Banaras Hindu University Campus, Varanasi, India
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- Makunda Christian Leprosy and General Hospital, Karimganj, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College and Hospital, Barpeta, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College and Hospital, Barpeta, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Silchar Medical College and Hospital, Silchar, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Jorhat Medical College and Hospital, Jorhat, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Tezpur Medical College, Tezpur, India
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- Sewa Bhawan Hospital Society, Basna, India
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- MaatHRI, Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences, Guwahati, India
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- Department of Medical Statistics, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- The Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, UK
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- David Geffen School of Medicine & the UCLA Center for Iron Disorders, University of California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Nair M, Chhabra S, Choudhury SS, Deka D, Deka G, Kakoty SD, Kumar P, Mahanta P, Medhi R, Rani A, Rao S, Roy I, Solomi V C, Talukdar RK, Zahir F, Kansal N, Arora A, Opondo C, Armitage J, Laffan M, Stanworth S, Quigley M, Baigent C, Knight M, Kurinczuk JJ. Relationship between anaemia, coagulation parameters during pregnancy and postpartum haemorrhage at childbirth: a prospective cohort study. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e050815. [PMID: 34607867 PMCID: PMC8491293 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-050815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the association between coagulation parameters and severity of anaemia (moderate anaemia: haemoglobin (Hb) 7-9.9 g/dL and severe anaemia: Hb <7 g/dL) during pregnancy and relate these to postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) at childbirth. DESIGN A prospective cohort study of pregnant women recruited in the third trimester and followed-up after childbirth. SETTING Ten hospitals across four states in India. PARTICIPANTS 1342 pregnant women. INTERVENTION Not applicable. METHODS Hb and coagulation parameters: fibrinogen, D-dimer, D-dimer/fibrinogen ratio, platelets and international normalised ratio (INR) were measured at baseline. Participants were followed-up to measure blood loss within 2 hours after childbirth and PPH was defined based on blood loss and clinical assessment. Associations between coagulation parameters, Hb, anaemia and PPH were examined using multivariable logistic regression models. OUTCOMES MEASURES Adjusted OR with 95% CI. RESULTS In women with severe anaemia during the third trimester, the D-dimer was 27% higher, mean fibrinogen 117 mg/dL lower, D-dimer/fibrinogen ratio 69% higher and INR 12% higher compared with women with no/mild anaemia. Mean platelets in severe anaemia was 37.8×109/L lower compared with women with moderate anaemia. Similar relationships with smaller effect sizes were identified for women with moderate anaemia compared with women with no/mild anaemia. Low Hb and high INR at third trimester of pregnancy independently increased the odds of PPH at childbirth, but the other coagulation parameters were not found to be significantly associated with PPH. CONCLUSION Altered blood coagulation profile in pregnant women with severe anaemia could be a risk factor for PPH and requires further evaluation.
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- Manisha Nair
- NPEU, Nuffield Department of Population Health, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences, Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Tezpur Medical College, Tezpur, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College and Hospital, Barpeta, Assam, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Jorhat Medical College and Hospital, Jorhat, Assam, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College and Hospital, Barpeta, Assam, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Banaras Hindu University Institute of Medical Sciences, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Silchar Medical College and Hospital, Silchar, Assam, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nazareth Hospital, Shillong, Meghalaya, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Makunda Christian Leprosy and General Hospital, Karimganj, Assam, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Jorhat Medical College and Hospital, Jorhat, Assam, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh, Assam, India
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- National Reference Laboratory, Dr Lal Pathlabs, New Delhi, India
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- National Reference Laboratory, Dr Lal Pathlabs, New Delhi, India
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- Nuffield Department of Population Health, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Population Health, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK
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- Haemostasis and Thrombosis, Imperial College London Faculty of Medicine, London, UK
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- Department of Haematology/Transfusion Medicine, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK
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- National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Population Health, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK
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- National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK
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- National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK
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Nair M, Bezbaruah B, Bora AK, Bora K, Chhabra S, Choudhury SS, Choudhury A, Deka D, Deka G, Ismavel VA, Kakoty SD, Koshy RM, Kumar P, Mahanta P, Medhi R, Nath P, Rani A, Roy I, Sarma U, V CS, Talukdar RK, Zahir F, Hill M, Kansal N, Nakra R, Baigent C, Knight M, Kurinczuk JJ. Maternal and perinatal Health Research Collaboration, India (MaatHRI): methodology for establishing a hospital-based research platform in a low and middle income country setting. F1000Res 2020; 9:683. [PMID: 33500775 PMCID: PMC7812614 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.24923.3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background: Maternal and perinatal Health Research collaboration, India (MaatHRI) is a research platform that aims to improve evidence-based pregnancy care and outcomes for mothers and babies in India, a country with the second highest burden of maternal and perinatal deaths. The objective of this paper is to describe the methods used to establish and standardise the platform and the results of the process. Methods: MaatHRI is a hospital-based collaborative research platform. It is adapted from the UK Obstetric Surveillance System (UKOSS) and built on a pilot model (IndOSS-Assam), which has been extensively standardised using the following methods: (i) establishing a network of hospitals; (ii) setting up a secure system for data collection, storage and transfer; (iii) developing a standardised laboratory infrastructure; and (iv) developing and implementing regulatory systems. Results: MaatHRI was established in September 2018. Fourteen hospitals participate across four states in India - Assam, Meghalaya, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. The research team includes 20 nurses, a project manager, 16 obstetricians, two pathologists, a public health specialist, a general physician and a paediatrician. MaatHRI has advanced standardisation of data and laboratory parameters, real-time monitoring of data and participant safety, and secure transfer of data. Four observational epidemiological studies are presently being undertaken through the platform. MaatHRI has enabled bi-directional capacity building. It is overseen by a steering committee and a data safety and monitoring board, a process that is not normally used, but was found to be highly effective in ensuring data safety and equitable partnerships in the context of low and middle income countries (LMICs). Conclusion: MaatHRI is the first prototype of UKOSS and other similar platforms in a LMIC setting. The model is built on existing methods but applies new standardisation processes to develop a collaborative research platform that can be replicated in other LMICs.
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- Manisha Nair
- National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7LF, UK
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- Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH), Ghungoor Road, Masimpur, Assam, 788014, India
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- Mahendra Mohan Choudhury Hospital, Panbazar, Guwahati, Assam, 781001, India
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- Nagaon Bhogeswari Phukanani Civil Hospital, Haibargaon, Daccapatty, Nagaon, Assam, 782001, India
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- Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, Maharashtra, 442102, India
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- Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Bhangagarh, Guwahati, Assam, 781032, India
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- Dhubri Civil Hospital, Jhagrarpar, Dhubri, Assam, 783324, India
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- Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences, Narkashur Hilltop, Bhangagarh, Assam, 781032, India
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- Tezpur Medical College, NH 15, Tezpur, Assam, 784153, India
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- Makunda Christian Leprosy and General Hospital, Bazaricherra, Karimganj, Assam, 788727, India
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- Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College and Hospital (FAAMCH), Barpeta-Hospital-Jania Rd, Joti Gaon, Assam, 781301, India
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- Makunda Christian Leprosy and General Hospital, Bazaricherra, Karimganj, Assam, 788727, India
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- Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, Maharashtra, 442102, India
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- Jorhat Medical College and Hospital, Kushal Konwar Path, Barbheta, Jorhat, Assam, 785001, India
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- Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College and Hospital (FAAMCH), Barpeta-Hospital-Jania Rd, Joti Gaon, Assam, 781301, India
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- Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH), Ghungoor Road, Masimpur, Assam, 788014, India
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- Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Aurobindo Colony, Banaras Hindu University Campus, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221005, India
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- Nazareth Hospital, Arbuthnot Rd, Nongkynrih, Laitumkhrah, Shillong, Meghalaya, 793003, India
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- Tezpur Medical College, NH 15, Tezpur, Assam, 784153, India
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- Makunda Christian Leprosy and General Hospital, Bazaricherra, Karimganj, Assam, 788727, India
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- Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Bhangagarh, Guwahati, Assam, 781032, India
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- Assam Medical College (AMC), Barbari, Dibrugarh, Assam, 786002, India
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- NDPH Wolfson Laboratories, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7LF, UK
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- National Reference Laboratory, Dr Lal PathLabs, B7 Rd, Block E, Sector 18, Rohini, New Delhi, Delhi, 110085, India
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- National Reference Laboratory, Dr Lal PathLabs, B7 Rd, Block E, Sector 18, Rohini, New Delhi, Delhi, 110085, India
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- MRC Population Health Research Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxfordshire, OX3 7LF, UK
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- National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7LF, UK
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- National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7LF, UK
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Nair M, Bezbaruah B, Bora AK, Bora K, Chhabra S, Choudhury SS, Choudhury A, Deka D, Deka G, Ismavel VA, Kakoty SD, Koshy RM, Kumar P, Mahanta P, Medhi R, Nath P, Rani A, Roy I, Sarma U, V CS, Talukdar RK, Zahir F, Hill M, Kansal N, Nakra R, Baigent C, Knight M, Kurinczuk JJ. Maternal and perinatal Health Research Collaboration, India (MaatHRI): methodology for establishing a hospital-based research platform in a low and middle income country setting. F1000Res 2020; 9:683. [PMID: 33500775 PMCID: PMC7812614 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.24923.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Background: Maternal and perinatal Health Research collaboration, India (MaatHRI) is a research platform that aims to improve evidence-based pregnancy care and outcomes for mothers and babies in India, a country with the second highest burden of maternal and perinatal deaths. The objective of this paper is to describe the methods used to establish and standardise the platform and the results of the process. Methods: MaatHRI is a hospital-based collaborative research platform. It is adapted from the UK Obstetric Surveillance System (UKOSS) and built on a pilot model (IndOSS-Assam), which has been extensively standardised using the following methods: (i) establishing a network of hospitals; (ii) setting up a secure system for data collection, storage and transfer; (iii) developing a standardised laboratory infrastructure; and (iv) developing and implementing regulatory systems. Results: MaatHRI was established in September 2018. Fourteen hospitals participate across four states in India - Assam, Meghalaya, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. The research team includes 20 nurses, a project manager, 16 obstetricians, two pathologists, a public health specialist, a general physician and a paediatrician. MaatHRI has advanced standardisation of data and laboratory parameters, real-time monitoring of data and participant safety, and secure transfer of data. Four observational epidemiological studies are presently being undertaken through the platform. MaatHRI has enabled bi-directional capacity building. It is overseen by a steering committee and a data safety and monitoring board, a process that is not normally used, but was found to be highly effective in ensuring data safety and equitable partnerships in the context of low and middle income countries (LMICs). Conclusion: MaatHRI is the first prototype of UKOSS and other similar platforms in a LMIC setting. The model is built on existing methods but applies new standardisation processes to develop a collaborative research platform that can be replicated in other LMICs.
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- Manisha Nair
- National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7LF, UK
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- Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH), Ghungoor Road, Masimpur, Assam, 788014, India
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- Mahendra Mohan Choudhury Hospital, Panbazar, Guwahati, Assam, 781001, India
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- Nagaon Bhogeswari Phukanani Civil Hospital, Haibargaon, Daccapatty, Nagaon, Assam, 782001, India
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- Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, Maharashtra, 442102, India
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- Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Bhangagarh, Guwahati, Assam, 781032, India
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- Dhubri Civil Hospital, Jhagrarpar, Dhubri, Assam, 783324, India
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- Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences, Narkashur Hilltop, Bhangagarh, Assam, 781032, India
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- Tezpur Medical College, NH 15, Tezpur, Assam, 784153, India
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- Makunda Christian Leprosy and General Hospital, Bazaricherra, Karimganj, Assam, 788727, India
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- Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College and Hospital (FAAMCH), Barpeta-Hospital-Jania Rd, Joti Gaon, Assam, 781301, India
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- Makunda Christian Leprosy and General Hospital, Bazaricherra, Karimganj, Assam, 788727, India
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- Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, Maharashtra, 442102, India
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- Jorhat Medical College and Hospital, Kushal Konwar Path, Barbheta, Jorhat, Assam, 785001, India
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- Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College and Hospital (FAAMCH), Barpeta-Hospital-Jania Rd, Joti Gaon, Assam, 781301, India
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- Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH), Ghungoor Road, Masimpur, Assam, 788014, India
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- Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Aurobindo Colony, Banaras Hindu University Campus, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221005, India
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- Nazareth Hospital, Arbuthnot Rd, Nongkynrih, Laitumkhrah, Shillong, Meghalaya, 793003, India
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- Tezpur Medical College, NH 15, Tezpur, Assam, 784153, India
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- Makunda Christian Leprosy and General Hospital, Bazaricherra, Karimganj, Assam, 788727, India
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- Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Bhangagarh, Guwahati, Assam, 781032, India
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- Assam Medical College (AMC), Barbari, Dibrugarh, Assam, 786002, India
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- NDPH Wolfson Laboratories, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7LF, UK
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- National Reference Laboratory, Dr Lal PathLabs, B7 Rd, Block E, Sector 18, Rohini, New Delhi, Delhi, 110085, India
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- National Reference Laboratory, Dr Lal PathLabs, B7 Rd, Block E, Sector 18, Rohini, New Delhi, Delhi, 110085, India
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- MRC Population Health Research Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxfordshire, OX3 7LF, UK
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- National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7LF, UK
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- National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7LF, UK
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Gopalan A, Deka G, Prabhavathi M, Savithri HS, Murthy MRN, Raja A. Structural and biophysical characterization of Rv3716c, a hypothetical protein from Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2017; 495:982-987. [PMID: 29154992 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2017.11.093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [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: 11/09/2017] [Accepted: 11/14/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
Abstract
Latent tuberculosis (TB) is the main hurdle in reaching the goal of "Stop TB 2050". Tuberculin skin and Interferon-gamma release assay tests used currently for the diagnosis of TB infection cannot distinguish between active disease and latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) and hence new and sensitive protein markers need to be identified for the diagnosis. A protein Rv3716c from Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MtbRv3716c) has been identified as a potential surrogate marker for the diagnosis of LTBI. Here, we present characterization of MtbRv3716c (∼13 kDa) using both biophysical and X-Ray crystallographic methods. EMSA study showed that MtbRv3716c binds to double stranded DNA. X-ray diffraction data collected on a crystal of MtbRv3716c at 1.9 Å resolution was used for structure determination using the molecular replacement method. Significant electron density was not observed for the N-terminal 21 and C-terminal 41 residues in the final electron density map. The C- terminal disordered region is proline rich and displays characteristics of intrinsically disordered proteins. Although the crystal asymmetric unit contained a protomer, a tight dimer could be generated by the application of the crystal two-fold symmetry parallel to the b axis. Packing of dimers in the crystal is mediated by a cadmium ion (Cd2+) occurring at the interface of two dimers. Molecular packing analysis reveals large cavities that are probably occupied by the disordered segments of the N- and C-termini. Structural comparison with other homologous hypothetical DNA binding proteins (PDB codes: 1PUG, 1YBX) highlights structural features that might be significant for DNA binding.
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- A Gopalan
- National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis, Chennai 600031, India
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- Molecular Biophysics Unit, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India
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- National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis, Chennai 600031, India
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- Biochemistry Department, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India
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- Molecular Biophysics Unit, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India.
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- National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis, Chennai 600031, India
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Deka G, Bharath S, Savithri H, Murthy M. Structural studies on the decameric S. typhimurium arginine decarboxylase (ADC): Pyridoxal 5′-phosphate binding induces conformational changes. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2017; 490:1362-1368. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2017.07.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2017] [Accepted: 07/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Deka G, Benazir J, Kalyani J, Savithri H, Murthy M. Structural and Biochemical Investigations on the Catalytic Mechanism of Pyridoxal Kinase (PdxK) from Salmonella Typhimurium and its Interactions with PLP-Dependent Enzymes. Biophys J 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bpj.2015.11.2930] [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: 11/25/2022] Open
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Deka G, Kalyani JN, Benazir JF, Savithri HS, Murthy MRN. Successful data recovery from oscillation photographs containing strong polycrystalline diffraction rings from an unknown small-molecule contaminant: preliminary structure solution of Salmonella typhimurium pyridoxal kinase (PdxK). Acta Crystallogr F Struct Biol Commun 2014; 70:526-9. [PMID: 24699755 PMCID: PMC3976079 DOI: 10.1107/s2053230x14005342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2013] [Accepted: 03/08/2014] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
Abstract
Pyridoxal kinase (PdxK; EC 2.7.1.35) belongs to the phosphotransferase family of enzymes and catalyzes the conversion of the three active forms of vitamin B6, pyridoxine, pyridoxal and pyridoxamine, to their phosphorylated forms and thereby plays a key role in pyridoxal 5'-phosphate salvage. In the present study, pyridoxal kinase from Salmonella typhimurium was cloned and overexpressed in Escherichia coli, purified using Ni-NTA affinity chromatography and crystallized. X-ray diffraction data were collected to 2.6 Å resolution at 100 K. The crystal belonged to the primitive orthorhombic space group P212121, with unit-cell parameters a = 65.11, b = 72.89, c = 107.52 Å. The data quality obtained by routine processing was poor owing to the presence of strong diffraction rings caused by a polycrystalline material of an unknown small molecule in all oscillation images. Excluding the reflections close to powder/polycrystalline rings provided data of sufficient quality for structure determination. A preliminary structure solution has been obtained by molecular replacement with the Phaser program in the CCP4 suite using E. coli pyridoxal kinase (PDB entry 2ddm) as the phasing model. Further refinement and analysis of the structure are likely to provide valuable insights into catalysis by pyridoxal kinases.
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- G. Deka
- Molecular Biophysics Unit, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560 012, India
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- Biochemistry Department, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560 012, India
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- Molecular Biophysics Unit, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560 012, India
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- Biochemistry Department, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560 012, India
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- Molecular Biophysics Unit, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560 012, India
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