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Celi G, Brusca I, Scala E, Villalta D, Pastorello E, Farioli L, Cortellini G, Deleonardi G, Galati P, Losappio L, Manzotti G, Pirovano B, Muratore L, Murzilli F, Cucinelli F, Musarra A, Cilia M, Nucera E, Aruanno A, Ria F, Patria MF, Varin E, Polillo BR, Sargentini V, Quercia O, Uasuf CG, Zampogna S, Carollo M, Graci S, Asero R. House dust mite allergy and shrimp allergy: a complex interaction. Eur Ann Allergy Clin Immunol 2020; 52:205-209. [PMID: 31594291 DOI: 10.23822/eurannaci.1764-1489.108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Summary Background and Objective. Sensitization and allergy to shrimp among Italian house dust mite allergic patients are not well defined and were investigated in a large multicenter study. Methods. Shrimp sensitization and allergy were assessed in 526 house dust mite (HDM)-allergic patients submitted to the detection of IgE to Der p 10 and 100 atopic control not sensitized to HDM. Results. Shrimp allergy occurred in 9% of patients (vs 0% of 100 atopic controls not sensitized to HDM; p minor 0.001). Shrimp-allergic patients were less frequently hypersensitive to airborne allergens other than HDM than crustacean-tolerant subjects (35% vs 58.8%; p minor 0.005). Only 51% of tropomyosin-sensitized patients had shrimp allergy, and these showed significantly higher Der p 10 IgE levels than shrimp-tolerant ones (mean 22.2 KU/l vs 6.2 KU/l; p minor 0.05). Altogether 53% of shrimp-allergic patients did not react against tropomyosin. Conclusions. Shrimp allergy seems to occur uniquely in association with hypersensitivity to HDM allergens and tropomyosin is the main shrimp allergen but not a major one, at least in Italy. Along with tropomyosin-specific IgE levels, monosensitization to HDM seems to represent a risk factor for the development of shrimp allergy among HDM allergic patients.
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- G Celi
- Ambulatorio di Allergologia, Clinica San Carlo, Paderno Dugnano, Italy
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- U.O.C. di Patologia Clinica Ospedale Buccheri La Ferla F.B.F., Palermo, Italy
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- Allergy Unit, Istituto dermopatico dell'Immacolata, IDI-IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- SSD di Immunologia e allergologia, Ospedale S. Maria degli Angeli, Pordenone, Italy
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- Struttura Complessa di Allergologia e Immunologia, ASST GOM Niguarda, Milano, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina di Laboratorio, ASST GOM Niguarda, Milano, Italy
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- Unità Operativa di Medicina Interna Rimini, Ambulatorio di Allergologia, Azienda Sanitaria Romagna, Rimini, Italy
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- Struttura Complessa di Allergologia e Immunologia, ASST GOM Niguarda, Milano, Italy
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- Sevizio di Allergologia, Casa di Cura Beato Palazzolo, Bergamo, Italy
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- Servizio Medicina di Laboratorio, ASST Bergamo Ovest, Bergamo, Italy
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- UOC Allergologia ed Immnologia Clinica ASL Lecce P.O.V. Fazzi, Lecce, Italy
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- U.O.S.D di Allergologia, Ospedale S.S. Filippo e Nicola, Avezzano (AQ), Italy
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- U.O.S.D di Allergologia, Ospedale S.S. Filippo e Nicola, Avezzano (AQ), Italy
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- Servizio di Allergologia, Casa della Salute di Scilla, Scilla (RC), Italy
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- Servizio di Allergologia, Casa della Salute di Scilla, Scilla (RC), Italy
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- Servizio di Allergologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, Roma, Italy
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- Servizio di Allergologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, Roma, Italy
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- Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milano, Italy
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- Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milano, Italy
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- Pediatric Highly Intensive Care Unit, Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, Università degli Studi di Milano, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milano, Italy
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- Servizio di Allergologia, UOC Medicina Interna, Polo Ospedaliero S. Spirito e Nuovo Regina Margherita, Roma, Italy
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- Servizio di Allergologia di Laboratorio, UOC Patologia Clinica, Ospedale S. Filippo Neri, Roma, Italy
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- Unità di Allergologia, Medicina Interna, Ospedale di Faenza, Faenza (RA), Italy
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- Centro Malattie Allergiche Bonsignori, Istituto di Biomedicina e Immunologia Molecolare, CNR, Palermo, Italy
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- Pronto Soccorso Pediatrico, Azienda Ospedaliera Pugliese Ciaccio, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Patologia e Biochimica Clinica, Università Magna Graecia, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Sicilia A. Mirri, Palermo, Italy
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- Ambulatorio di Allergologia, Clinica San Carlo, Paderno Dugnano, Italy
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Bilò MB, Pravettoni V, Bignardi D, Bonadonna P, Mauro M, Novembre E, Quercia O, Cilia M, Cortellini G, Costantino MT, Cremonte L, Lodi Rizzini F, Macchia L, Marengo F, Murzilli F, Patella V, Reccardini F, Ricciardi L, Ridolo E, Romano A, Savi E, Schiavino D, Severino M, Pastorello EA. Hymenoptera Venom Allergy: Management of Children and Adults in Clinical Practice. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2018; 29:180-205. [PMID: 30183660 DOI: 10.18176/jiaci.0310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Hymenoptera venom allergy is an epidemiologically underestimated condition and a major cause of morbidity worldwide. Preventing future allergic reactions in patients who experience a systemic reaction is based on the correct management of the emergency followed by an accurate diagnosis, prescription of adrenaline autoinjectors, and, where indicated, specific venom immunotherapy. Some epidemiological studies highlight our poor knowledge of this disease and the frequent inadequacy of its management. Moreover, they emphasize the importance of such a life-saving treatment as specific immunotherapy. The availability of high-quality hymenoptera venom extracts for diagnostic and therapeutic use has dramatically improved the prognosis and quality of life of allergic patients. Subcutaneous venom immunotherapy is currently the most effective form of allergen-based immunotherapy, with a carry-over effect lasting up to several years after its interruption. This report on the management of hymenoptera venom-allergic children and adults was prepared by a panel of Italian experts. The main objective of this consensus document is to review the scientific evidence related to diagnosis, therapy, and management of patients allergic to hymenoptera venom. Thus, we can improve our knowledge of the disease and promote good clinical practices. The present document provides practical suggestions for correct diagnosis, prescription of emergency therapy and immunotherapy, and strategies for patient care.
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- M B Bilò
- U.O.C. Allergology, Department of Internal Medicine, University-Hospital Ospedali Riuniti di Ancona, Italy
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- U.O.C. General Medicine - Immunology and Allergology, Foundation IRCCS Ca´ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- U.O.C. Allergology, Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy
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- U.S.D. Allergology, Integrated University-Hospital of Verona, Italy
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- U.O.S. Allergology, Hospital S. Anna Como ASST Lariana, Italy
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- Complex Organizational Unit of Allergology, University-Hospital A. Meyer, Firenze, Italy
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- High Specialization Unit of Allergology, Hospital of Faenza, AUSL (Local Health Unit) of Romagna, Italy
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- Allergology Practice, C.d.S. of Scilla, Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Allergology, O.U. Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Rimini, Local Health Unit of Romagna, Italy
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- Departmental Structure Day Hospital Center, Allergology and Clinic Immunology Local Health Unit of Mantova, Intercompany Allergology ATS Val Padana, Italy
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- SS Allergologia ASL AL Alessandria, Italy
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- S.S.V.D. Allergology Civil Hospitals of Brescia, Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences University of Brescia, Italy
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- School and Chair of Allergology and Clinical Immunology, University of Bari, Italy
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- Allergology and Clinical Immunology, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino
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- U.O.S.D. of Allergology Hospital S.S. Filippo and Nicola, Avezzano (AQ), Italy
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- Allergy and Clinical Immunology Division, Department of Medicine, Civil Hospital of Battipaglia, Salerno, Italy
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- SOC Pneumology, Respiratory Physiopathology, integrated University Health Authority of Udine, Italy
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- Allergy and Clinical Immunology Unit - University Hospital AOU Policlinico G.Martino, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Italy
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- Unit of Allergology, Presidio Columbus, Rome, Italy
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- Operating Departmental Unit of Allergology, Hospital G. Da Saliceto, Piacenza, Italy
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- Complex Operating Unit of Allergology, Policlinico Gemelli - School of Specialization in Allergology and Clinical Immunology, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Allergy Unit, San Giovanni di Dio Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Complex Unit of Allergology and Immunology at ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda - School of Specialization in Allergology and Clinical Immunology at University of Milan, Italy
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Bilò MB, Martini M, Berra D, Scarpa A, Losappio L, Quercia O, Lodi Rizzini F, Bignardi D, Cortellini G, Zisa G, Del Giudice A, Manzotti G, Marcotulli C, Murzilli F, Cilia M, Pravettoni V, Borrelli P, Pastorello EA. Hymenoptera Venom Immunotherapy: How to Safely Switch to the Same Venom From a Different Manufacturer. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2018; 28:205-208. [DOI: 10.18176/jiaci.0242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Ramsey JS, Chavez JD, Johnson R, Hosseinzadeh S, Mahoney JE, Mohr JP, Robison F, Zhong X, Hall DG, MacCoss M, Bruce J, Cilia M. Protein interaction networks at the host-microbe interface in Diaphorina citri, the insect vector of the citrus greening pathogen. R Soc Open Sci 2017; 4:160545. [PMID: 28386418 PMCID: PMC5367280 DOI: 10.1098/rsos.160545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2016] [Accepted: 01/09/2017] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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The Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri) is the insect vector responsible for the worldwide spread of 'Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus' (CLas), the bacterial pathogen associated with citrus greening disease. Developmental changes in the insect vector impact pathogen transmission, such that D. citri transmission of CLas is more efficient when bacteria are acquired by nymphs when compared with adults. We hypothesize that expression changes in the D. citri immune system and commensal microbiota occur during development and regulate vector competency. In support of this hypothesis, more proteins, with greater fold changes, were differentially expressed in response to CLas in adults when compared with nymphs, including insect proteins involved in bacterial adhesion and immunity. Compared with nymphs, adult insects had a higher titre of CLas and the bacterial endosymbionts Wolbachia, Profftella and Carsonella. All Wolbachia and Profftella proteins differentially expressed between nymphs and adults are upregulated in adults, while most differentially expressed Carsonella proteins are upregulated in nymphs. Discovery of protein interaction networks has broad applicability to the study of host-microbe relationships. Using protein interaction reporter technology, a D. citri haemocyanin protein highly upregulated in response to CLas was found to physically interact with the CLas coenzyme A (CoA) biosynthesis enzyme phosphopantothenoylcysteine synthetase/decarboxylase. CLas pantothenate kinase, which catalyses the rate-limiting step of CoA biosynthesis, was found to interact with a D. citri myosin protein. Two Carsonella enzymes involved in histidine and tryptophan biosynthesis were found to physically interact with D. citri proteins. These co-evolved protein interaction networks at the host-microbe interface are highly specific targets for controlling the insect vector responsible for the spread of citrus greening.
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- J. S. Ramsey
- Robert W. Holley Center for Agriculture and Health, Emerging Pests and Pathogens Research Unit, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Ithaca, NY, USA
- Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research, Ithaca, NY, USA
- Author for correspondence: J. S. Ramsey e-mail:
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- Department of Genome Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Genome Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research, Ithaca, NY, USA
- Plant Pathology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research, Ithaca, NY, USA
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- Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research, Ithaca, NY, USA
- Department of Genome Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research, Ithaca, NY, USA
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- Department of Genome Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- US Horticultural Research Laboratory, Subtropical Insects and Horticulture Research Unit, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Ft. Pierce, FL, USA
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- Department of Genome Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Genome Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Robert W. Holley Center for Agriculture and Health, Emerging Pests and Pathogens Research Unit, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Ithaca, NY, USA
- Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research, Ithaca, NY, USA
- Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology Section, School of Integrative Plant Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
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Cilia M, Tamborindeguy C, Rolland M, Howe K, Thannhauser TW, Gray S. Tangible benefits of the aphid Acyrthosiphon pisum genome sequencing for aphid proteomics: Enhancements in protein identification and data validation for homology-based proteomics. J Insect Physiol 2011; 57:179-190. [PMID: 21070785 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinsphys.2010.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2010] [Revised: 10/28/2010] [Accepted: 11/01/2010] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Homology-driven proteomics promises to reveal functional biology in insects with sparse genome sequence information. A proteomics study comparing plant virus transmission competent and refractive genotypes of the aphid Schizaphis graminum isolated numerous candidate proteins involved in virus transmission, but limited genome sequence information hampered their identification. The complete genome of the pea aphid, Acyrthosiphon pisum, released in 2008, enabled us to double the number of protein identifications beyond what was possible using available EST libraries and other insect sequences. This was concomitant with a dramatic increase of the number of MS and MS/MS peptide spectra matching the genome-derived protein sequence. LC-MS/MS proved to be the most robust method of peptide detection. Cross-matching spectral data to multiple EST sequences and error tolerant searching to identify amino acid substitutions enhanced the percent coverage of the Schizaphis graminum proteins. 2-D electrophoresis provided the protein pI and MW which enabled the refinement of the candidate protein selection and provided a measure of protein abundance when coupled to the spectral data. Thus, the homology-based proteomics pipeline for insects should include efforts to maximize the number of peptide matches to the protein to increase certainty in protein identification and relative protein abundance.
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- M Cilia
- Robert W. Holley Center for Agriculture and Health, Cornell University, Tower Road, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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Cilia M, Fish T, Yang X, McLaughlin M, Thannhauser TW, Gray S. A comparison of protein extraction methods suitable for gel-based proteomic studies of aphid proteins. J Biomol Tech 2009; 20:201-215. [PMID: 19721822 PMCID: PMC2729484] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Protein extraction methods can vary widely in reproducibility and in representation of the total proteome, yet there are limited data comparing protein isolation methods. The methodical comparison of protein isolation methods is the first critical step for proteomic studies. To address this, we compared three methods for isolation, purification, and solubilization of insect proteins. The aphid Schizaphis graminum, an agricultural pest, was the source of insect tissue. Proteins were extracted using TCA in acetone (TCA-acetone), phenol, or multi-detergents in a chaotrope solution. Extracted proteins were solubilized in a multiple chaotrope solution and examined using 1-D and 2-D electrophoresis and compared directly using 2-D Difference Gel Electrophoresis (2-D DIGE). Mass spectrometry was used to identify proteins from each extraction type. We were unable to ascribe the differences in the proteins extracted to particular physical characteristics, cell location, or biological function. The TCA-acetone extraction yielded the greatest amount of protein from aphid tissues. Each extraction method isolated a unique subset of the aphid proteome. The TCA-acetone method was explored further for its quantitative reliability using 2-D DIGE. Principal component analysis showed that little of the variation in the data was a result of technical issues, thus demonstrating that the TCA-acetone extraction is a reliable method for preparing aphid proteins for a quantitative proteomics experiment. These data suggest that although the TCA-acetone method is a suitable method for quantitative aphid proteomics, a combination of extraction approaches is recommended for increasing proteome coverage when using gel-based separation techniques.
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- M Cilia
- USDA, ARS, Robert W. Holley Center for Agriculture and Health, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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Pagani M, Antico A, Cilia M, Calabrò D, Poto S, Pecora S, Burastero SE. Comparison of different diagnostic products for skin prick testing. Eur Ann Allergy Clin Immunol 2009; 41:23-31. [PMID: 19496349] [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: 05/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Different in vivo methods are used to quantify the amount of allergens in products for skin prick testing. It is unclear how this impacts on the correct diagnosis of allergies. AIM OF THE STUDY We compared the allergenic potency of three commercial extracts for skin prick testing and evaluated batch-to-batch differences within each product. METHODS Patients with a mono-sensitization (specific IgE level > 0,70 KU/L, ImmunoCAP, Phadia) to Phleum pratense (N=21), Parietaria judaica (N=20) or Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (N=28) were evaluated by standard skin prick testing and with the end-point dilution technique using commercial products from Stallergenes (A) (Antony, France), Lofarma Allergeni (B) (Milan, Italy) and ALK Abellò (C) (Hoersholm, Denmark). Results were expressed as mean areas of the wheal (cut-off for positive reactions: 7 mm2). RESULTS With standard prick testing, the following differences in wheal areas were found: Phleum, C higher than B (p=0.0454); Parietaria, C higher than A (p=0.094); Dermatophagoides, C higher than A (p=0.021). With limiting dilution testing, the following differences in dilutions yielding positive skin prick tests were found: Phleum, C and B higher than A (p=0.0391 and 0.0039, respectively); Dermatophagoides, C higher than A and B (p=0.0010 and 0.0156, respectively). In the batch-to-batch comparison, mean differences between wheal areas of compared undiluted solutions did not significantly differ in any allergen tested, although in single cases large differences were observed. At the 1 to 64 dilution, agreement was significant only with Dermatophagoides from Manufacturer C (p= 0.262). At the 1 to 16 dilution, agreement was significant with Phleum from Manufacturer C (p=0.0116) and with Dermatophagoides from Manufacturer B and C (p=0.0239 and 0.0001, respectively). At the 1 to 4 dilution agreement was significant with Dermatophagoides from the three considered Manufacturers (p=0.0189, 0.0052 and 0.0077, respectively) and with Phleum from Manufacturer B and C (p=0.0336 and 0.0113, respectively). CONCLUSION There are significant differences among commercially available diagnostic products for skin prick testing.
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- M Pagani
- Allergy Service,"Carlo Poma" Hospital, Asola, Mantova
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Musarra A, Cilia M, Pecora S, Passalacqua G. Survey on the safety of a no-updosing regimen of sublingual immunotherapy. Eur Ann Allergy Clin Immunol 2006; 38:313-4. [PMID: 17191752] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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- A Musarra
- Servizio Allergologia ASL 11, Reggio Calabria
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Bellini S, Cilia M, Piccolo EL. Innovative sample preparation for GDOES analysis of decarburized layers in cylindrical metal specimens. SURF INTERFACE ANAL 2001. [DOI: 10.1002/sia.1152] [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: 11/10/2022]
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D'Ambrosio FP, Ricciardi L, Gangemi S, Isola S, Cilia M, Levanti C. Angioedema due to chironoida larvae used as fish food. Acta Derm Venereol 1998; 78:482-3. [PMID: 9833062 DOI: 10.1080/000155598442935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022] Open
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Levanti C, Ricciardi L, Isola S, Cilia M, Guarneri F, Purello D'Ambrosio F. Burning mouth syndrome: hypersensitivity to sodium metabisulfite. Acta Derm Venereol 1996; 76:158-9. [PMID: 8740278 DOI: 10.2340/0001555576158159] [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: 02/01/2023] Open
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Ricciardi L, Isola S, Gangemi S, Cilia M, Levanti C, D'Ambrosio FP. Severe adverse reactions during specific subcutaneous immunotherapy. Allergy 1996; 51:62. [PMID: 8721532] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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- L Ricciardi
- Policlinio Universitario Pad. H, Messina, Italy
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Ricciardi L, Isola S, Gangemi S, Cilia M, Levanti C, D'Ambrosio FP. Severe adverse reactions during specific subcutaneous immunotherapy. Allergy 1996. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1398-9995.1996.tb00013.x] [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: 11/29/2022]
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Calapai G, Mazzaglia G, Cilia M, Zingarelli B, Squadrito F, Caputi AP. Mediation by nitric oxide formation in the preoptic area of endotoxin and tumour necrosis factor-induced inhibition of water intake in the rat. Br J Pharmacol 1994; 111:1328-32. [PMID: 8032619 PMCID: PMC1910167 DOI: 10.1111/j.1476-5381.1994.tb14890.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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1. Drinking was induced in rats by 24 h of water deprivation. Water intake (ml) was evaluated for a 1 h period. 2. NG-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME, 5-10 micrograms, i.c.v., 50-100 ng into the preoptic area (POA)), an inhibitor of nitric oxide (NO) synthase, and methylene blue (50-100 ng into POA), an inhibitor of guanylate cyclase activation, antagonized the inhibition of drinking induced by E. coli endotoxin (LPS, 640 micrograms kg-1, i.v.) and tumour necrosis factor (TNF alpha, 40 ng, i.c.v.) in 24 h water-deprived rats. 3. L-Arginine (25, 50 and 100 ng), the precursor amino acid of NO, but not the stereoisomer D-arginine (100 ng), inhibited drinking induced by water deprivation when injected into the POA 30 min before water presentation (74.4% of inhibition with the highest dose). A dose of 12.5 ng L-arginine into the POA did not exhibit antidipsogenic effects. 4. TNF alpha (20 and 40 ng, i.c.v.; 1.25, 2.5 and 5 ng into the POA) showed a dose-dependent and powerful inhibition of drinking behaviour in water-deprived rats (70.4% and 80.8%, i.c.v. and into POA, with the highest doses, respectively). A dose of 10 ng of TNF alpha given i.c.v. had no effect on the intake of water. 5. LPS and TNF alpha, given at doses (160 micrograms kg-1, i.v. and 10 ng, i.c.v., respectively) that did not influence drinking in water-deprived rats, exhibited a strong antidipsogenic effect in water-deprived rats treated with a dose of L-arginine (12.5 ng, into the POA) which did not modify drinking by itself. (LPS + L-arginine:53.6% of inhibition; TNFalpha + L-arginine: 52.0% of inhibition).6. These results suggest that NO into the POA: (1) acts as an inhibitory mechanism on thirst and (2)plays a role in the antidipsogenic effect of LPS and TNFalpha.
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- G Calapai
- Institute of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Messina, Italy
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Calapai G, Altavilla D, Marciano MC, Mazzaglia G, Cilia M, Squadrito F, Caputi AP. Nitric oxide (NO) mediates antidipsogenic action of Escherichia coli endotoxin (LPS) and tumor necrosis factor (TNF-alpha) in the rat. Pharmacol Res 1992; 26 Suppl 2:166-7. [PMID: 1409295 DOI: 10.1016/1043-6618(92)90647-t] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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- G Calapai
- Institute of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Messina, Italy
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The involvement of the L-arginine-nitric oxide (NO) pathway in brain, in the regulation of drinking behaviour, has been evaluated by injecting L-arginine and N omega-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME) into the lateral cerebral ventricle (i.c.v.). L-Arginine (5 and 10 micrograms/rat), but not D-arginine, was antidipsogenic when administered to 24 hr water-deprived rats but did not change the intake of water in normally hydrated rats. However, L-NAME (5 and 10 micrograms/rat) did antagonize the effect of L-arginine in water-deprived animals but, by itself, did not increase thirst. L-Arginine (100 ng), when injected into the preoptic area significantly reduced water deprivation-induced drinking. The same dose was unaffective when given intraventricularly. Finally, L-arginine (5 and 10 micrograms/rat, i.c.v.) inhibited drinking induced by intraventricular injection of angiotensin II (250 ng/rat). The effect was dose-dependent. The results indicate that: (1) NO acts as an inhibitory mechanism when thirst is stimulated by water deprivation or by angiotensin II; (2) the preoptic area might be one of the central sites of antidipsogenic action of NO and (3) nitric oxide synthase might be inhibited during water deprivation.
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- G Calapai
- Institute of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Messina, Italy
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