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Mokry C, Warnke C, Gehring K, Hegen H, Salmen A, Kraemer M, Kleiter I, Fasshauer E, Scheiderbauer J, Lühmann D, Köpke S, Berthele A, Heesen C. Implementation study of the 2021 German guideline for diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis. Mult Scler Relat Disord 2021; 57:103434. [PMID: 34920249 DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2021.103434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [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: 10/19/2021] [Revised: 11/19/2021] [Accepted: 11/27/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND In May 2021, a new guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis and related disorders was released in Germany. Since the success of a guideline depends on how it integrates into everyday clinical practice, the German Society for Neurology (DGN) has launched a multimethod implementation project. Here we report on the results based on the consultation version of the guideline. METHODS We used qualitative and quantitative data analyses to capture the nature and extent of barriers and facilitating factors to the implementation. We centered on the guideline's chapter A on diagnosis, relapse therapy, and immunotherapy of multiple sclerosis. We performed nine online focus group discussions and a web-based survey and analyzed emails and letters with comments from stakeholders and independent parties that were sent spontaneously or by invitation. RESULTS 94 neurologists answered the survey, and ≥70% agreed with the recommendations of the guideline on each major content topic. Barriers to implementation were detected in group discussions and written input. The most controversial issues of the guideline were "early treatment", "criteria for starting or switching therapy", "stepwise escalation versus early aggressive treatment", "classification of drugs into three categories of efficacy" and the scenarios on "treatment cessation". Some appreciated the highly structured recommendations, but others felt that the guideline restricts the free choice of therapy, or they were afraid of recourse claims. Some considered the guideline as too cautious regarding treatment initiation, possibly delaying necessary therapies. Others appreciated that conflicts of interests of the guideline's authoring group were minimized and thought that the new guideline is clearer, more extensive and practical. CONCLUSION In contrast to the survey, feedback in the focus group discussions and from individuals was diverse and sometimes more critical. Based on the overall feedback rate of about 250 people in relation to the number of 6500 board-certified neurologists in Germany, the overall appreciation of the guideline can only be considered as an indicator and not proof of acceptance. Results of this analysis were incorporated into several adjustments to the final guideline of 2021. Since the guideline is to be updated regularly under the auspices of a "living guideline", active interaction with users will continue to matter and help to improve it.
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Affiliation(s)
- C Mokry
- Department of Neurology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany; Institute of Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis (INIMS), University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Neurocentre at Klosterforst, Itzehoe, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Neurology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology, Alfried Krupp Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany; Department of Neurology, Medical Faculty, Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Marianne-Strauß-Klinik, Behandlungszentrum Kempfenhausen für Multiple Sklerose Kranke gemeinnützige GmbH, Germany
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- German Multiple Sclerosis Society (DMSG), Bundesverband e.V., Hannover, Germany
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- Stiftung für Selbstbestimmung und Selbstvertretung von MS-Betroffene, Trier, Germany
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- Department of Family medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department for Nursing Sciences, Medical Faculty, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- School of Medicine, Dept. Of Neurology, Technical University Munich, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany; Institute of Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis (INIMS), University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.
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Solari A, Giordano A, Sastre-Garriga J, Köpke S, Rahn AC, Kleiter I, Aleksovska K, Battaglia MA, Bay J, Copetti M, Drulovic J, Kooij L, Mens J, Meza Murillo ER, Milanov I, Milo R, Pekmezovic T, Vosburgh J, Silber E, Veronese S, Patti F, Voltz R, Oliver D. EAN guideline on palliative care of people with severe, progressive multiple sclerosis. Eur J Neurol 2020; 27:1510-1529. [PMID: 32469447 DOI: 10.1111/ene.14248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [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: 03/03/2020] [Accepted: 03/25/2020] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Patients with severe, progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) have complex physical and psychosocial needs, typically over several years. Few treatment options are available to prevent or delay further clinical worsening in this population. The objective was to develop an evidence-based clinical practice guideline for the palliative care of patients with severe, progressive MS. METHODS This guideline was developed using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation methodology. Formulation of the clinical questions was performed in the Patients-Intervention-Comparator-Outcome format, involving patients, carers and healthcare professionals (HPs). No uniform definition of severe MS exists: in this guideline, constant bilateral support required to walk 20 m without resting (Expanded Disability Status Scale score > 6.0) or higher disability is referred to. When evidence was lacking for this population, recommendations were formulated using indirect evidence or good practice statements were devised. RESULTS Ten clinical questions were formulated. They encompassed general and specialist palliative care, advance care planning, discussing with HPs the patient's wish to hasten death, symptom management, multidisciplinary rehabilitation, interventions for caregivers and interventions for HPs. A total of 34 recommendations (33 weak, 1 strong) and seven good practice statements were devised. CONCLUSIONS The provision of home-based palliative care (either general or specialist) is recommended with weak strength for patients with severe, progressive MS. Further research on the integration of palliative care and MS care is needed. Areas that currently lack evidence of efficacy in this population include advance care planning, the management of symptoms such as fatigue and mood problems, and interventions for caregivers and HPs.
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- A Solari
- Unit of Neuroepidemiology, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of Neuroepidemiology, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy.,Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Neurology/Neuroimmunology, Multiple Sclerosis Centre of Catalonia (Cemcat), Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institute of Clinical Nursing Science, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.,Institute of Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Marianne-Strauß-Klinik, Behandlungszentrum Kempfenhausen für Multiple Sklerose Kranke gGmbH, Berg, Germany
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Multiple Sclerosis International Federation, People with MS Advisory Committee, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Unit of Biostatistics, Fondazione IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy
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- Clinic of Neurology, CCS, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Nieuw Unicum, Zandvoort, The Netherlands
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- Nieuw Unicum, Zandvoort, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology/Neuroimmunology, Multiple Sclerosis Centre of Catalonia (Cemcat), Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Medical University of Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Neurology, Barzilai Medical Center, Ashkelon, Israel.,Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Israel Multiple Sclerosis Society, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Neurology, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- FARO Charitable Foundation, Turin, Italy
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- Neurology Clinic, Multiple Sclerosis Centre, University Hospital Policlinico Vittorio Emanuele, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Palliative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.,Center for Health Services Research (ZVFK), Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- The Tizard Centre, University of Kent, Canterbury, UK
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Yamamura T, Kleiter I, Fujihara K, Palace J, Greenberg J, Zakrzewska-Pniewska B, Patti F, Tsai C, Saiz A, Haramura M, Terada Y, Kawata Y, De Seze J. Efficacy of satralizumab in subgroups of patients in SAkuraSky: A phase III double-blind, placebo-controlled, add-on study in patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). J Neurol Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2019.10.231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Köpke S, Giordano A, Veronese S, Christin Rahn A, Kleiter I, Basedow-Rajwich B, Fornari A, Battaglia MA, Drulovic J, Kooij L, Koops J, Mens J, Meza Murillo ER, Milanov I, Milo R, Patti F, Pekmezovic T, Sastre-Garriga J, Vosburgh J, Voltz R, Bay J, Oliver DJ, Solari A. Patient and caregiver involvement in the formulation of guideline questions: findings from the European Academy of Neurology guideline on palliative care of people with severe multiple sclerosis. Eur J Neurol 2018; 26:41-50. [PMID: 30035845 DOI: 10.1111/ene.13760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [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: 02/26/2018] [Accepted: 07/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Patient and public involvement in clinical practice guideline development is recommended to increase guideline trustworthiness and relevance. The aim was to engage multiple sclerosis (MS) patients and caregivers in the definition of the key questions to be answered in the European Academy of Neurology guideline on palliative care of people with severe MS. METHODS A mixed methods approach was used: an international online survey launched by the national MS societies of eight countries, after pilot testing/debriefing on 20 MS patients and 18 caregivers, focus group meetings of Italian and German MS patients and caregivers. RESULTS Of 1199 participants, 951 (79%) completed the whole online survey and 934 from seven countries were analysed: 751 (80%) were MS patients (74% women, mean age 46.1) and 183 (20%) were caregivers (36% spouses/partners, 72% women, mean age 47.4). Participants agreed/strongly agreed on inclusion of the nine pre-specified topics (from 89% for 'advance care planning' to 98% for 'multidisciplinary rehabilitation'), and <5% replied 'I prefer not to answer' to any topic. There were 569 free comments: 182 (32%) on the pre-specified topics, 227 (40%) on additional topics (16 guideline-pertinent) and 160 (28%) on outcomes. Five focus group meetings (three of MS patients, two of caregivers, and overall 35 participants) corroborated the survey findings. In addition, they allowed an explanation of the guideline production process and the exploration of patient-important outcomes and of taxing issues. CONCLUSIONS Multiple sclerosis patient and caregiver involvement was resource and time intensive, but rewarding. It was the key for the formulation of the 10 guideline questions and for the identification of patient-important outcomes.
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- S Köpke
- Institute of Social Medicine and Epidemiology, University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
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- Unit of Neuroepidemiology, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy
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- FARO Charitable Foundation, Turin, Italy
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- Institut für Neuroimmunologie und Multiple Sklerose (INIMS), Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Kempfenhausen Centre for Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis, Marianne-Strauß-Klinik, Berg, Germany
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- Kempfenhausen Centre for Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis, Marianne-Strauß-Klinik, Berg, Germany
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- Unit of Neuroepidemiology, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Clinic of Neurology, CSS, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Nieuw Unicum, Zandvoort, The Netherlands
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- Nieuw Unicum, Zandvoort, The Netherlands
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- Nieuw Unicum, Zandvoort, The Netherlands
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- MS Centre of Catalonia (Cemcat), University Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Neurology Clinic, Medical University of Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Neurology, Barzilai Medical Center, Ashkelon, Israel.,Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel
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- Neurology Clinic, Multiple Sclerosis Centre, University Hospital Policlinico Vittorio Emanuele, Catania, Italy
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- Institute of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- MS Centre of Catalonia (Cemcat), University Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Israel Multiple Sclerosis Society, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Palliative Medicine, University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Multiple Sclerosis International Federation, People with MS Advisory Committee, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- The Tizard Centre, University of Kent, Canterbury, UK
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- Unit of Neuroepidemiology, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy
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Jarius S, Paul F, Aktas O, Asgari N, Dale RC, de Seze J, Franciotta D, Fujihara K, Jacob A, Kim HJ, Kleiter I, Kümpfel T, Levy M, Palace J, Ruprecht K, Saiz A, Trebst C, Weinshenker BG, Wildemann B. MOG encephalomyelitis: international recommendations on diagnosis and antibody testing. J Neuroinflammation 2018; 15:134. [PMID: 29724224 PMCID: PMC5932838 DOI: 10.1186/s12974-018-1144-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 478] [Impact Index Per Article: 79.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2018] [Accepted: 04/02/2018] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
Abstract
Over the past few years, new-generation cell-based assays have demonstrated a robust association of autoantibodies to full-length human myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG-IgG) with (mostly recurrent) optic neuritis, myelitis and brainstem encephalitis, as well as with acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM)-like presentations. Most experts now consider MOG-IgG-associated encephalomyelitis (MOG-EM) a disease entity in its own right, immunopathogenetically distinct from both classic multiple sclerosis (MS) and aquaporin-4 (AQP4)-IgG-positive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD). Owing to a substantial overlap in clinicoradiological presentation, MOG-EM was often unwittingly misdiagnosed as MS in the past. Accordingly, increasing numbers of patients with suspected or established MS are currently being tested for MOG-IgG. However, screening of large unselected cohorts for rare biomarkers can significantly reduce the positive predictive value of a test. To lessen the hazard of overdiagnosing MOG-EM, which may lead to inappropriate treatment, more selective criteria for MOG-IgG testing are urgently needed. In this paper, we propose indications for MOG-IgG testing based on expert consensus. In addition, we give a list of conditions atypical for MOG-EM ("red flags") that should prompt physicians to challenge a positive MOG-IgG test result. Finally, we provide recommendations regarding assay methodology, specimen sampling and data interpretation.
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- S Jarius
- Molecular Neuroimmunology Group, Department of Neurology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 350, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
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- Department of Neurology and Clinical and Experimental Multiple Sclerosis Research Center, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.,NeuroCure Clinical Research Center and Clinical and Experimental Multiple Sclerosis Research Center, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University of Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Children's Hospital at Westmead, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Neurology, Hôpital de Hautepierre, Strasbourg Cedex, France
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- IRCCS, National Neurological Institute C. Mondino, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Multiple Sclerosis Therapeutics, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- The Walton Centre, Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Neurology, Research Institute and Hospital of National Cancer Center, Goyang, South Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Neuroimmunology, Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Cleveland, USA
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- Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Neurology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Service of Neurology, Hospital Clinic, and Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Neurology, Hannover Medical School, Hanover, Germany
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- Molecular Neuroimmunology Group, Department of Neurology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 350, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
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Jarius S, Ruprecht K, Stellmann JP, Huss A, Ayzenberg I, Willing A, Trebst C, Pawlitzki M, Abdelhak A, Grüter T, Leypoldt F, Haas J, Kleiter I, Tumani H, Fechner K, Reindl M, Paul F, Wildemann B. MOG-IgG in primary and secondary chronic progressive multiple sclerosis: a multicenter study of 200 patients and review of the literature. J Neuroinflammation 2018; 15:88. [PMID: 29554927 PMCID: PMC5859439 DOI: 10.1186/s12974-018-1108-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2018] [Accepted: 02/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Antibodies to human full-length myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG-IgG) as detected by new-generation cell-based assays have recently been described in patients presenting with acute demyelinating disease of the central nervous system, including patients previously diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). However, only limited data are available on the relevance of MOG-IgG testing in patients with chronic progressive demyelinating disease. It is unclear if patients with primary progressive MS (PPMS) or secondary progressive MS (SPMS) should routinely be tested for MOG-IgG. Objective To evaluate the frequency of MOG-IgG among patients classified as having PPMS or SPMS based on current diagnostic criteria. Methods For this purpose, we retrospectively tested serum samples of 200 patients with PPMS or SPMS for MOG-IgG using cell-based assays. In addition, we performed a review of the entire English language literature on MOG-IgG published between 2011 and 2017. Results None of 139 PPMS and 61 SPMS patients tested was positive for MOG-IgG. Based on a review of the literature, we identified 35 further MOG-IgG tests in patients with PPMS and 55 in patients with SPMS; the only reportedly positive sample was positive just at threshold level and was tested in a non-IgG-specific assay. In total, a single borderline positive result was observed among 290 tests. Conclusion Our data suggest that MOG-IgG is absent or extremely rare among patients with PPMS or SPMS. Routine screening of patients with typical PPMS/SPMS for MOG-IgG seems not to be justified.
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- S Jarius
- Molecular Neuroimmunology Group, Department of Neurology, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany. .,Otto Meyerhof Center, Im Neuenheimer Feld 350, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
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- Department of Neurology, Charité - University Medicine Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Institut für Neuroimmunologie und Multiple Sklerose (INIMS), Zentrum für Molekulare Neurobiologie Hamburg, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.,Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University of Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Institut für Neuroimmunologie und Multiple Sklerose (INIMS), Zentrum für Molekulare Neurobiologie Hamburg, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Hannover Medical School, Hanover, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University of Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Neurology and Institute of Laboratory Medicine, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel, Germany
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- Molecular Neuroimmunology Group, Department of Neurology, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany.,Marianne-Strauß-Klinik, Behandlungszentrum Kempfenhausen für Multiple Sklerose Kranke, Berg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University of Ulm, Ulm, Germany.,Specialty Clinic of Neurology Dietenbronn, Schwendi, Germany
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- Institute of Experimental Immunology, affiliated to Euroimmun AG, Lübeck, Germany
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- Clinical Department of Neurology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Neurology, Charité - University Medicine Berlin, Berlin, Germany.,NeuroCure Clinical Research Center, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany.,Experimental and Clinical Research Center, Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine, Berlin, Germany
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- Molecular Neuroimmunology Group, Department of Neurology, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany. .,Otto Meyerhof Center, Im Neuenheimer Feld 350, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
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Rahn A, Köpke S, Backhus I, Kasper J, Anger K, Untiedt B, Alegiani A, Kleiter I, Mühlhauser I, Heesen C. Nurse-led immunotreatment DEcision Coaching In people with Multiple Sclerosis (DECIMS) – Feasibility testing, pilot randomised controlled trial and mixed methods process evaluation. Int J Nurs Stud 2018; 78:26-36. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2017.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2017] [Revised: 08/16/2017] [Accepted: 08/18/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Schneider R, Bellenberg B, Kleiter I, Gold R, Köster O, Weiler F, Hahn H, Lukas C. Cervical cord and ventricle affection in neuromyelitis optica. Acta Neurol Scand 2017; 135:324-331. [PMID: 27098675 DOI: 10.1111/ane.12601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/24/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES Cervical cord involvement is common in neuromyelitis optica (NMO) and multiple sclerosis (MS), but its impact on disability in NMO has rarely been studied. Recent publications on NMO examined the periventricular system, areas of high aquaporin-4 expression, but not yet by using ventricle volumetry. PURPOSE To compare cervical cord atrophy, ventricular widening, and supra- and infratentorial brain measures between NMO and MS, and study their impact on clinical disability. METHODS Magnet resonance imaging-based volumetry of upper cervical cord, third and fourth lateral ventricles, grey matter, white matter, brainstem, cerebellum and clinical status of 18 NMO and 20 MS patients, was compared between the groups and with 26 healthy controls. Patterns of ventricular widening relative to healthy controls were inspected by voxel-based morphometry of the cerebrospinal fluid. RESULTS Cervical cord atrophy was similar in NMO and MS (75.2 ± 10.0 mm2 , respectively, 76.5 ± 9.5 mm2 vs 84.1 ± 8.6 mm2 in controls).Third ventricle increase in both groups, and specific fourth ventricle widening in MS were detected. Patient groups differed in third to fourth ventricle ratio (P = 0.002). In NMO, white matter correlated inversely with the affected cord segments (P = 0.001) and with cervical cord area (P = 0.043). The disability status was explained by cervical cord area and third ventricle volume (R2 =0.524) in NMO, and by grey matter and fourth ventricle volume (R2 =0.565) in MS. CONCLUSION Cervical cord atrophy and third ventricular enlargement are both clinically relevant in NMO. Third and fourth ventricle volumetry shows differences between NMO and MS regarding the involvement of periventricular structures.
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- R. Schneider
- Department of Neurology; St. Josef-Hospital, Ruhr-University Bochum; Bochum Germany
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- Department of Radiology; St. Josef-Hospital, Ruhr-University Bochum; Bochum Germany
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- Department of Neurology; St. Josef-Hospital, Ruhr-University Bochum; Bochum Germany
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- Department of Neurology; St. Josef-Hospital, Ruhr-University Bochum; Bochum Germany
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- Department of Radiology; St. Josef-Hospital, Ruhr-University Bochum; Bochum Germany
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- Fraunhofer MEVIS Institution for Medical Image Computing; Bremen Germany
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- Fraunhofer MEVIS Institution for Medical Image Computing; Bremen Germany
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- Department of Radiology; St. Josef-Hospital, Ruhr-University Bochum; Bochum Germany
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Tuncer E, Zingg D, Cheng P, Antunes A, Haeusel J, Deng C, Kleiter I, Sommer L. Role of integrated TGF-β superfamily signaling in melanoma progression. Eur J Cancer 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(16)61327-8] [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: 10/21/2022]
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Kleiter I, Weber M. Aktuelles aus der Forschung. Akt Neurol 2016. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-108500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- I. Kleiter
- Klinik für Neurologie, St. Josef-Hospital, Ruhr-Universität Bochum
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- Institut für Neuropathologie, Georg-August-Universität, Göttingen
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Kleiter I, Weber M. Aktuelles aus der Forschung. Akt Neurol 2015. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1552786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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- I. Kleiter
- Klinik für Neurologie, St. Josef-Hospital, Ruhr-Universität Bochum
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- Institut für Neuropathologie und Klinik für Neurologie, Georg-August-Universität, Göttingen
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Backhaus R, Kirzinger L, Platen S, Kreuzer P, Kleiter I, Lürding R, Zack F, Schulte-Mattler W, Schalke B. Blitzschlagverletzungen. KLIN NEUROPHYSIOL 2015. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1559794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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- R. Backhaus
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie der Universität Regensburg, am Bezirksklinikum
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie der Universität Regensburg, am Bezirksklinikum
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie der Universität Regensburg, am Bezirksklinikum
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- Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie der Universität Regensburg, am Bezirksklinikum
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- Klinik für Neurologie der Ruhr-Universität Bochum
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie der Universität Regensburg, am Bezirksklinikum
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- Institut für Rechtsmedizin, Universitätsmedizin Rostock
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie der Universität Regensburg, am Bezirksklinikum
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie der Universität Regensburg, am Bezirksklinikum
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Backhaus R, Kirzinger L, Platen S, Kleiter I, Schulte-Mattler W, Schalke B. P193. Small fiber neuropathy after lightning injuries. Clin Neurophysiol 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2015.04.288] [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: 11/30/2022]
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Pandit L, Asgari N, Apiwattanakul M, Palace J, Paul F, Leite MI, Kleiter I, Chitnis T. Demographic and clinical features of neuromyelitis optica: A review. Mult Scler 2015; 21:845-53. [PMID: 25921037 PMCID: PMC4463026 DOI: 10.1177/1352458515572406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 233] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2014] [Accepted: 01/04/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
The comparative clinical and demographic features of neuromyelitis optica (NMO) are not well known. In this review we analyzed peer-reviewed publications for incidence and prevalence, clinical phenotypes, and demographic features of NMO. Population-based studies from Europe, South East and Southern Asia, the Caribbean, and Cuba suggest that the incidence and prevalence of NMO ranges from 0.05-0.4 and 0.52-4.4 per 100,000, respectively. Mean age at onset (32.6-45.7) and median time to first relapse (8-12 months) was similar. Most studies reported an excess of disease in women and a relapsing course, particularly in anti-aquaporin 4 antibody (anti AQP4-IgG)-positive patients. Ethnicity may have a bearing on disease phenotype and clinical outcome. Despite limitations inherent to the review process, themes noted in clinical and demographic features of NMO among different populations promote a more global understanding of NMO and strategies to address it.
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- L Pandit
- KS Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Neurobiology, Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Southern Denmark, and Department of Neurology, Vejle Hospital, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Neurology, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, UK
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- Neuro Cure Clinical Research Center and Clinical and Experimental Multiple Sclerosis Research Center, Department of Neurology, Charité University Medicine Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Neurology, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Neurology, St. Josef-Hospital, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA
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Kleiter I, Weber M. Aktuelles aus der Forschung. Akt Neurol 2015. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1387639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- I. Kleiter
- Klinik für Neurologie, St. Josef-Hospital, Ruhr-Universität Bochum
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- Institut für Neuropathologie und Klinik für Neurologie, Georg-August-Universität, Göttingen
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Weber M, Kleiter I. Aktuelles aus der Forschung. Akt Neurol 2014. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1387210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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- M. Weber
- Institut für Neuropathologie und Klinik für Neurologie, Georg-August-Universität, Göttingen
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- Klinik für Neurologie, St. Josef-Hospital, Ruhr-Universität Bochum
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Kleiter I, Then Bergh F. Aktuelles aus der Forschung. Akt Neurol 2014. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1360063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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- I. Kleiter
- Klinik für Neurologie, St. Josef-Hospital, Ruhr-Universität Bochum
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie, Universität Leipzig
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Heesen C, Meuth S, Zingler V, Wernsdoerfer C, Koepke S, Kleiter I, Wettmershausen C. Percept: A prospective multicenter observational study on benefit/risk perception of natalizumab in neurologists and their patients in Germany. J Neurol Sci 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2013.07.1378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Hellwig K, Kleiter I, Gold R, Clifford DB, Major EO. Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome in Natalizumab-Associated PML. Neurology 2012; 78:371; author reply 371. [DOI: 10.1212/01.wnl.0000411451.56205.c3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Jarius S, Paul F, Franciotta D, Ruprecht K, Ringelstein M, Bergamaschi R, Rommer P, Kleiter I, Stich O, Reuss R, Rauer S, Zettl UK, Wandinger KP, Melms A, Aktas O, Kristoferitsch W, Wildemann B. Cerebrospinal fluid findings in aquaporin-4 antibody positive neuromyelitis optica: results from 211 lumbar punctures. J Neurol Sci 2011; 306:82-90. [PMID: 21550068 DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2011.03.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 256] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2011] [Revised: 03/20/2011] [Accepted: 03/24/2011] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Neuromyelitis optica (NMO, Devic disease) is a severely disabling autoimmune disorder of the CNS, which was considered a subtype of multiple sclerosis (MS) for many decades. Recently, however, highly specific serum autoantibodies (termed NMO-IgG or AQP4-Ab) have been discovered in a subset (60-80%) of patients with NMO. These antibodies were subsequently shown to be directly involved in the pathogenesis of the condition. AQP4-Ab positive NMO is now considered an immunopathogenetically distinct disease in its own right. However, to date little is known about the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in AQP4-Ab positive NMO. OBJECTIVE To describe systematically the CSF profile of AQP4-Ab positive patients with NMO or its formes frustes, longitudinally extensive myelitis and optic neuritis. MATERIAL AND METHODS Cytological and protein biochemical results from 211 lumbar punctures in 89 AQP4-Ab positive patients of mostly Caucasian origin with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD) were analysed retrospectively. RESULTS CSF-restricted oligoclonal IgG bands, a hallmark of MS, were absent in most patients. If present, intrathecal IgG (and, more rarely, IgM) synthesis was low, transient, and, importantly, restricted to acute relapses. CSF pleocytosis was present in around 50% of samples, was mainly mild (median, 19 cells/μl; range 6-380), and frequently included neutrophils, eosinophils, activated lymphocytes, and/or plasma cells. Albumin CSF/serum ratios, total protein and CSF L-lactate levels correlated significantly with disease activity as well as with the length of the spinal cord lesions in patients with acute myelitis. CSF findings differed significantly between patients with acute myelitis and patients with acute optic neuritis at the time of LP. Pleocytosis and blood CSF barrier dysfunction were also present during remission in some patients, possibly indicating sustained subclinical disease activity. CONCLUSION AQP4-Ab positive NMOSD is characterized by CSF features that are distinct from those in MS. Our findings are important for the differential diagnosis of MS and NMOSD and add to our understanding of the immunopathogenesis of this devastating condition.
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- S Jarius
- Division of Molecular Neuroimmunology, Department of Neurology, University of Heidelberg, Germany
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Kleiter I, Schmid S, Steinbrecher A, Bogdahn U, Schulte-Mattler W. Autonome Funktionsstörung bei Encephalitis. KLIN NEUROPHYSIOL 2011. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1272812] [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: 10/18/2022]
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Pöschl P, Kleiter I, Grubwinkler S, Bumes E, Bogdahn U, Dobler G, Steinbrecher A. Schwere Frühsommer-Meningo-Enzephalomyelitis ohne Liquor-Pleozytose. Fortschr Neurol Psychiatr 2009; 77:591-3. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1109768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Prügl S, Hahn A, Schmidt-Wilcke T, Schuierer G, Bogdahn U, Kleiter I, Steinbrecher A. Measurement of brain atrophy in multiple sclerosis – a cross-sectional retrospective study. Akt Neurol 2009. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1238757] [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: 10/20/2022]
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Hahn A, Schmidt-Wilcke T, Prügl S, Schuierer G, Bogdahn U, Steinbrecher A, Kleiter I. Predictive value of clinical and MRI parameters for disease progression in multiple sclerosis – a longitudinal retrospective study. Akt Neurol 2009. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1238760] [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: 10/20/2022]
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Kleiter I, Song J, Lukas D, Hasan M, Croxford A, Becker C, Neurath M, Bogdahn U, Steinbrecher A, Waisman A. T-cell intrinsic Smad7 determines Th1/Th17 differentiation and susceptibility to autoimmune encephalomyelitis. Akt Neurol 2009. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1238410] [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: 10/20/2022]
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Schmid S, Schulte-Mattler W, Bogdahn U, Steinbrecher A, Kleiter I. AUTIF: AUTonome Funktion In der Frühsommer-Meningoenzephalitis – Validierung einer autonomen Testbatterie. Akt Neurol 2009. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1238621] [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: 10/20/2022]
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Kleiter I, Luerding R, Diendorfer G, Rek H, Bogdahn U, Schalke B. A lightning strike to the head causing a visual cortex defect with simple and complex visual hallucinations. Case Reports 2009; 2009:bcr06.2009.2008. [DOI: 10.1136/bcr.06.2009.2008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Schalke B, Lürding R, Schulte-Mattler W, Kleiter I. Blitzschlagverletzungen: neurologische und neuropsychologische Folgen. Akt Neurol 2008. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1086766] [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: 10/21/2022]
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Steinbrecher A, Schmidt-Wilcke T, Hahn A, Prügl S, Schuierer G, Bogdahn U, Kleiter I. Segmentierung T2-gewichteter, 2D-MRT-Bilder zur Quantifizierung von Hirnatrophie bei Multipler Sklerose – eine retrospektive Studie. Akt Neurol 2008. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1086623] [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: 10/21/2022]
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Kleiter I, Steinbrecher A. [Diagnosis and pharmacological treatment of multiple sclerosis]. Fortschr Neurol Psychiatr 2007; 75:423-31; quiz 432. [PMID: 17599286 DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-959231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- I Kleiter
- Neurologische Universitätsklinik Regensburg, Regensburg
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Kleiter I, Steinbrecher A. [Diagnosis and pharmacological treatment of multiple sclerosis]. Fortschr Neurol Psychiatr 2007; 75:363-71; quiz 372-4. [PMID: 17549661 DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-959230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- I Kleiter
- Neurologische Universitätsklinik Regensburg, Regensburg.
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Kleiter I, Jilg W, Bogdahn U, Steinbrecher A. Delayed Humoral Immunity in a Patient with Severe Tick-borne Encephalitis after Complete Active Vaccination. Infection 2007; 35:26-9. [PMID: 17297586 DOI: 10.1007/s15010-006-6614-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2006] [Accepted: 05/23/2006] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
Tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) is a common cause of viral encephalitis in parts of Central and Eastern Europe. Active immunization results in a high rate of seroconversion and is the most effective measure of decreasing the incidence of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE). Currently, booster vaccinations are recommended every 3 years after completion of primary immunization. However, titers of neutralizing antibodies decline with time after vaccination and with age and thus may be insufficient to protect from disease in the elderly. We report on a 54-year-old patient who had received his last booster vaccination 3 years before developing a severe TBE with delayed induction and longterm persistence of anti-TBEV-IgM-antibodies.
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- I Kleiter
- Dept. of Neurology, University of Regensburg, Universitätsstr. 84, 93042, Regensburg, Germany.
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Pöschl P, Kleiter I, Koch H, Bogdahn U, Steinbrecher A. Schwere Frühsommer-Meningo-Encephalo-Myelitis – Trotz oder wegen vorangegangener aktiver Immunisierung? Akt Neurol 2007. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-988018] [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: 10/21/2022]
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Kleiter I, Baumgart U, Koch H, Poeschl P, Bogdahn U, Schulte-Mattler W, Steinbrecher A. AUTIF – Autonome Funktion in der Frühsommer-Meningoenzephalitis: Studienrationale und Protokoll. Akt Neurol 2006. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-953373] [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: 10/20/2022]
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Steinbrecher A, Kleiter I, Koch H, Bogdahn U, Jakob W. Eine fulminant verlaufende „atypische MS“? Akt Neurol 2006. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-952974] [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: 10/20/2022]
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Spichtinger A, Koch H, Baumgart U, Kleiter I, Pöschl P, Rothenfußer-Korber E, Zellner R, Bogdahn U, Steinbrecher A. Efficacy and safety of mitoxantrone in multiple sclerosis: a retrospective analysis of 105 patients. Akt Neurol 2005. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-919397] [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: 10/26/2022]
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Kleiter I, Pedré X, Müller A, Poeschl P, Bogdahn U, Giegerich G, Steinbrecher A. Therapie autoimmuner ZNS-Erkrankungen und Modulation der TGF-beta Signaltransduktion durch Smad7-Inhibition. Akt Neurol 2005. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-919240] [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: 10/26/2022]
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Mueller AM, Pedré X, Kleiter I, Hornberg M, Steinbrecher A, Giegerich G. Targeting fibroblast growth factor-inducible-14 signaling protects from chronic relapsing experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis. J Neuroimmunol 2005; 159:55-65. [PMID: 15652403 DOI: 10.1016/j.jneuroim.2004.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2004] [Revised: 08/04/2004] [Accepted: 10/04/2004] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
Abstract
The TNF-related weak inducer of apoptosis (TWEAK) is a TNF family member mediating proinflammatory effects by its receptor fibroblast growth factor-inducible-14 (Fn14). We studied the role of TWEAK/Fn14 in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) by protein vaccination with TWEAK and Fn14 and recombinant TWEAK-DNA, respectively. TWEAK-DNA vaccination worsened the clinical course of EAE and increased central nervous system (CNS) inflammation. TWEAK increased the secretion of CCL2 [monocyte chemotactic protein-1 (MCP-1)] by CNS endothelial cells and astrocytes in vitro, suggesting CCL2 as a critical mediator of TWEAKs proinflammatory effects. Vaccination with the extracellular domain of TWEAK or with Fn14 resulted in the induction of specific inhibitory antibodies and an amelioration of EAE signs in two different models in rats and mice. Spinal cord inflammatory infiltrates were significantly diminished. Purified IgG from TWEAK- or Fn14-vaccinated rats prevented TWEAK-induced production of CCL2 by endothelial cells. Blocking Fn14 signaling represents a novel approach with potential for the treatment of CNS autoimmunity.
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MESH Headings
- Animals
- Antibodies, Blocking/biosynthesis
- Antibodies, Blocking/pharmacology
- Apoptosis
- Apoptosis Regulatory Proteins
- Cell Movement/immunology
- Cell Proliferation
- Chemokines/metabolism
- Chronic Disease
- Cytokine TWEAK
- Encephalomyelitis, Autoimmune, Experimental/immunology
- Encephalomyelitis, Autoimmune, Experimental/pathology
- Encephalomyelitis, Autoimmune, Experimental/prevention & control
- Female
- Fibroblast Growth Factors/antagonists & inhibitors
- Fibroblast Growth Factors/genetics
- Fibroblast Growth Factors/immunology
- Fibroblast Growth Factors/physiology
- Immune Sera/biosynthesis
- Immune Sera/pharmacology
- Ligands
- Lymph Nodes/immunology
- Lymph Nodes/pathology
- Lymphocyte Count
- Membrane Proteins/adverse effects
- Membrane Proteins/genetics
- Membrane Proteins/immunology
- Mice
- Molecular Sequence Data
- Myelin Proteins
- Myelin Proteolipid Protein/antagonists & inhibitors
- Myelin Proteolipid Protein/toxicity
- Myelin-Associated Glycoprotein/antagonists & inhibitors
- Myelin-Associated Glycoprotein/toxicity
- Myelin-Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein
- Rats
- Recombinant Fusion Proteins/administration & dosage
- Recombinant Fusion Proteins/adverse effects
- Recombinant Fusion Proteins/genetics
- Recombinant Fusion Proteins/immunology
- Secondary Prevention
- Severity of Illness Index
- Signal Transduction/immunology
- T-Lymphocytes/pathology
- Tumor Necrosis Factors/adverse effects
- Tumor Necrosis Factors/genetics
- Tumor Necrosis Factors/immunology
- Vaccines, DNA/administration & dosage
- Vaccines, DNA/adverse effects
- Vaccines, DNA/immunology
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- A M Mueller
- Department of Neurology, University of Regensburg, Universitaetsstr. 84, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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Kleiter I, Hans VH, Schuierer G, Marienhagen J, Hau P, Schütz H, Bogdahn U, Steinbrecher A. Intraventricular cytarabine in a case of idiopathic hypertrophic pachymeningitis. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 2004; 75:1346-8. [PMID: 15314132 PMCID: PMC1739231 DOI: 10.1136/jnnp.2003.024653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
Abstract
Idiopathic hypertrophic chronic pachymeningitis (IHCP) is characterised by inflammatory fibrotic thickening of the dura mater. Long term management is controversial. A 28 year old man with craniospinal IHCP and prominent lymphocytic meningitis is reported. Cerebrospinal fluid and histological examination suggested a CD4+ T cell driven process and B cell stimulation. After surgical, tuberculostatic, and immunosuppressive treatment failed to control the progressive meningeal hypertrophy, causing severe headache and neurological disability, the disease process eventually abated with intraventricular cytarabine treatment.
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- I Kleiter
- University of Regensburg, Department of Neurology, Universitätsstrasse 84, 93042 Regensburg, Germany.
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von Knethen A, Brockhaus F, Kleiter I, Brüne B. NO-Evoked macrophage apoptosis is attenuated by cAMP-induced gene expression. Mol Med 1999; 5:672-84. [PMID: 10602776 PMCID: PMC2230476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Previous work has suggested that an increase in expression of cyclooxygenase-2, concomitant formation of E-type prostanoids, and in turn intracellular cAMP conveys macrophage resistance against apoptosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS We analyzed the effects of lipophilic cAMP analogs on nitric oxide (NO)-induced apoptosis in RAW 264.7 macrophages and human primary monocyte-derived macrophages. Parameters comprised DNA fragmentation (diphenylamine assay), annexin V staining of phosphatidylserine, caspase activity (quantitated by the cleavage of a fluorogenic caspase-3-like substrate Ac-DEVD-AMC), and mitochondrial membrane depolarization (DeltaPsi), analyzed using DiOC(6)(3). Western blots detected accumulation of the tumor suppressor protein p53, relocation of cytochrome c, and expression of the antiapoptotic protein Bcl-X(L). A cAMP response-element decoy approach confirmed cAMP-dependent gene induction. RESULTS We verified resistance of murine and human macrophages against NO donors such as S-nitrosoglutathione or spermine-NO by pre-exposing cells to lipophilic cAMP analogs or by pretreatment with lipopolysaccaride, interferon-gamma, and N(G)-nitroarginine-methylester for 15 hr. Cellular prestimulation decreased NO-evoked apoptosis, as apoptotic parameters were basically absent. Macrophage protection was not achieved during a short period of preexposure, i.e., 1 hr. To verify gene induction as the underlying protective principle, we treated RAW cells with oligonucleotides containing a cAMP-responsive element in order to scavenge cAMP response element-binding protein prior to its promoter-activating ability. Decoy oligonucleotides, but not an unrelated control oligonucleotide, weakened cAMP-evoked protection and re-established a p53 response following NO addition. CONCLUSION Gene induction by cAMP protects macrophages against apoptosis that occurs as a result of excessive NO formation. Decreasing programmed cell death of macrophages may perpetuate inflammatory conditions in humans when macrophages become activated in close association with innate immune responses.
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- A von Knethen
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medicine IV-Experimental Division, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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Christiansen JV, Gadborg E, Kleiter I, Ludvigsen K, Meier CH, Norholm A, Reiter H, Reymann F, Raaschou-Nielsen W, Sondergaard M, Unna P, Wehnert R. Efficacy of bufexamac (NFN) cream in skin diseases. A double-blind multicentre trial. Dermatology 1977; 154:177-84. [PMID: 140084 DOI: 10.1159/000251127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The effect of a new non-steroid anti-inflammatory substance (bufexamac) in a special constituent was compared with that of 0.1% triamcinolone acetonide, 1% hydrocortisone cream, and placebo during a double-blind multicentre trial. The clinical effect of these four creams was studied in 193 patients receiving treatment for the following skin disorders: atopic dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, and non-allergic contact dermatitis, as well as dermatitis seborrheica. After 2 and 4 weeks' treatment, when 193 and 157 patients, respectively, were re-examined, the effect of triamcinolone acetonide and hydrocortisone cream was significantly better, than that obtained with bufexamac in the cream basis employed. On the other hand, no statistically significant difference in effect between bufexamac and placebo cream was observed.
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Bergmann B, Kleiter I. [Pemphigus and pemphigoid. Course and treatment of 35 cases]. Nord Med 1967; 78:1152-6. [PMID: 4293603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Kleiter I. [Pemphigus and pemphigoid]. Nord Med 1967; 77:269-74. [PMID: 6020757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Breson K, Kleiter I. [Papilloma hyperkeratoticum aggressivum. Atypical localization of a Buschke-Loewenstein tumour]. Ugeskr Laeger 1966; 128:1393-6. [PMID: 5980035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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