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Amen Y, Selim MA, Suef RA, Sayed AM, Othman A. Unveiling the Antiviral Efficacy of Forskolin: A Multifaceted In Vitro and In Silico Approach. Molecules 2024; 29:704. [PMID: 38338448 PMCID: PMC10856047 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29030704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 01/27/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Coleus forskohlii (Willd.) Briq. is a medicinal herb of the Lamiaceae family. It is native to India and widely present in the tropical and sub-tropical regions of Egypt, China, Ethiopia, and Pakistan. The roots of C. forskohlii are edible, rich with pharmaceutically bioactive compounds, and traditionally reported to treat a variety of diseases, including inflammation, respiratory disorders, obesity, and viral ailments. Notably, the emergence of viral diseases is expected to quickly spread; consequently, these data impose a need for various approaches to develop broad active therapeutics for utilization in the management of future viral infectious outbreaks. In this study, the naturally occurring labdane diterpenoid derivative, Forskolin, was obtained from Coleus forskohlii. Additionally, we evaluated the antiviral potential of Forskolin towards three viruses, namely the herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2), hepatitis A virus (HAV), and coxsackievirus B4 (COX-B4). We observed that Forskolin displayed antiviral activity against HAV, COX-B4, HSV-1, and HSV-2 with IC50 values of 62.9, 73.1, 99.0, and 106.0 μg/mL, respectively. Furthermore, we explored the Forskolin's potential antiviral target using PharmMapper, a pharmacophore-based virtual screening platform. Forskolin's modeled structure was analyzed to identify potential protein targets linked to its antiviral activity, with results ranked based on Fit scores. Cathepsin L (PDB ID: 3BC3) emerged as a top-scoring hit, prompting further exploration through molecular docking and MD simulations. Our analysis revealed that Forskolin's binding mode within Cathepsin L's active site, characterized by stable hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions, mirrors that of a co-crystallized inhibitor. These findings, supported by consistent RMSD profiles and similar binding free energies, suggest Forskolin's potential in inhibiting Cathepsin L, highlighting its promise as an antiviral agent.
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- Yhiya Amen
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo 11884, Egypt; (M.A.S.); (R.A.S.)
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo 11884, Egypt; (M.A.S.); (R.A.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Collage of Pharmacy, Almaaqal University, Basrah 61014, Iraq;
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Nahda University, Beni-Suef 62513, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Medicinal Plants, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Cairo 11884, Egypt
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Hammad R, Eldosoky MA, Elmadbouly AA, Hassan DA, Khalil A, Abd Elhamed SS, Mohamed EF, Ali WE, El Attar S, Shipl W, Elhadad SM, Selim MA, Aboulsoud MI. Evaluation of circulating miR-16-5p and miR-223-5p in association with musculoskeletal ultrasonography seven-joint score in the assessment of rheumatoid arthritis activity. Egypt J Immunol 2023; 30:20-30. [PMID: 36588450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is characterized by ongoing joint destruction. MicroRNAs (miRs) are blood-based biomarkers linked to RA pathogenesis. The musculoskeletal ultrasonography seven-joint score (US7) is an objective tool to assess RA activity. We aimed to evaluate miR-223 and miR-16 roles in monitoring RA activity and to investigate if there is a link between their plasma levels and US7 score. This study enrolled 76 RA patients classified according to Disease Activity Score 28-joint count with erythrocyte sediment rate (DAS28-ESR) to inactive cases (n = 38) and active cases (n = 38). Each patient's joint was scored for synovial proliferation (gray-scale ultrasound 'GSUS7') and vascularization (power Doppler ultrasound 'PDUS7'). Real-time quantitative PCR was used to measure the expression levels of miR-16 and miR-223 in plasma. When compared to inactive group, the active group revealed significant upregulation of miR-16 and miR-223, (P = 0.001 and P = 0.02, respectively). miR-16 and miR-223 levels were correlated with synovitis PDUS7 (r = 0.34, p < 0.01 and r= 0.25, P = 0.03, respectively). miR-16 was also positively correlated with synovitis GSUS7 (r= 0.42, p < 0.001). miR-223 upregulation discriminated active from inactive RA patients at AUC = 0.64, with 76% sensitivity and 50% specificity at cutoff > 2.8-fold change), whereas miR-16 distinguished the two groups at AUC = 0.78 with 87% sensitivity and 53% specificity at cutoff >38.27-fold change. In conclusion, upregulated miR-16 may have more potential to serve as activity biomarkers than miR-223 in RA. The miR-16 level was linked to synovitis GSUS7 and synovitis PDUS7 changes but miR-223 only linked to synovitis PDUS.
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- Reham Hammad
- Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- The Egyptian Society of Musculoskeletal & Neuromuscular Sonography (ESMNS), Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Botany & Microbiology, Immunology lab, Faculty of Science for Boys, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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Hammad R, Eldosoky MA, Mosaad AM, El-Nasser AM, Kotb FM, Elshennawy SI, Eldesoky NAR, Selim MA, Naguib GG, Ahmed OA, Alboraie M, Aglan RB. Natural Killer Group 2D Receptor and B1a Cells Crosstalk in Post-Hepatitis C Virus Infection Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Cirrhosis. J Hepatocell Carcinoma 2022; 9:609-619. [PMID: 35879974 PMCID: PMC9307915 DOI: 10.2147/jhc.s360886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Natural killer (NK) and B1a cells are implicated in innate immune surveillance against chronic hepatitis C virus (CHCV). NK group 2D (NKG2D) receptor is important for B cell differentiation. This study was designed to assess whether B1a cells and NK Cells expressing NKG2D are implicated in post-hepatitis C infection hepatocellular carcinoma (post-HCV HCC) and cirrhosis using flow cytometry and investigate the association between NK-expressing NKG2D and B1a in complications of CHCV infection. Methods In this cross-sectional study, 111 participants were included and divided into the post-HCV HCC (n = 50), post-HCV liver cirrhosis (n = 31), and CHCV (n = 30) groups. Results The percentage of B1a cells (B1a%) and the mean fluorescence intensity (MFI) of NKG2D (NKG2D MFI) showed a significant increase in the CHCV group compared with those in the post-HCV liver cirrhosis and post-HCV HCC groups (P < 0.05). A positive correlation was observed between NKG2D MFI and B1a% (r = 0.6, P < 0.001). The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve revealed that NKG2D MFI and B1a% differentiated between patients with CHCV infection and those with HCC with a sensitivity of 92% and 98%, respectively, and differentiated between patients with CHCV infection and those with liver cirrhosis with a sensitivity of 94% and 90%, respectively. Conclusion Downregulation of B1a frequency and NKG2D intensity is implicated in the progression of CHCV infection to cirrhosis and HCC. NKG2D receptor is associated with the frequency of circulating B1a cells. NKG2D intensity and B1a% can be used as indicators of CHCV progression.
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- Reham Hammad
- Clinical Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine (for Girls), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Clinical Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine (for Girls), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Hepatogastroenterology and Infectious Diseases Department, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Medical Microbiology and Immunology Department, Faculty of Medicine (for Girls), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Clinical Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine (for Girls), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy (for Girls), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science (for Boys), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of internal medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Hepatology and Gastroenterology Department, National Liver Institute Menoufia university, Menoufia, Egypt
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Farag MA, Sharaf El-Din MG, Selim MA, Owis AI, Abouzid SF, Porzel A, Wessjohann LA, Otify A. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Metabolomics Approach for the Analysis of Major Legume Sprouts Coupled to Chemometrics. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26030761. [PMID: 33540661 PMCID: PMC7867271 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26030761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2020] [Revised: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Legume sprouts are a fresh nutritive source of phytochemicals of increasing attention worldwide owing to their many health benefits. Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) was utilized for the metabolite fingerprinting of 4 major legume sprouts, belonging to family Fabaceae, to be exploited for quality control purposes. Thirty-two metabolites were identified belonging to different classes, i.e., fatty acids, sugars, amino acids, nucleobases, organic acids, sterols, alkaloids, and isoflavonoids. Quantitative NMR was employed for assessing the major identified metabolite levels and multivariate data analysis was utilized to assess metabolome heterogeneity among sprout samples. Isoflavones were detected exclusively in Cicer sprouts, whereas Trigonella was characterized by 4-hydroxyisoleucine. Vicia sprouts were distinguished from other legume sprouts by the presence of L-Dopa versus acetate abundance in Lens. A common alkaloid in all sprouts was trigonelline, detected at 8–25 µg/mg, suggesting its potential role in legume seeds’ germination. Trigonelline was found at highest levels in Trigonella sprouts. The aromatic NMR region data (δ 11.0–5.0 ppm) provided a better classification power than the full range (δ 11.0–0.0 ppm) as sprout variations mostly originated from secondary metabolites, which can serve as chemotaxonomic markers.
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- Mohamed A. Farag
- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo 12613, Egypt; (M.A.S.); (A.O.)
- Chemistry Department, School of Sciences & Engineering, The American University in Cairo, New Cairo 11835, Egypt
- Correspondence: (M.A.F.); (L.A.W.)
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- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo 12613, Egypt; (M.A.S.); (A.O.)
- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Misr University for Science & Technology (MUST), 6th October City 12566, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62521, Egypt; (A.I.O.); (S.F.A.)
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- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62521, Egypt; (A.I.O.); (S.F.A.)
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- Department of Bioorganic Chemistry, Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry, Weinberg 3, 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany;
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- Department of Bioorganic Chemistry, Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry, Weinberg 3, 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany;
- Correspondence: (M.A.F.); (L.A.W.)
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- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo 12613, Egypt; (M.A.S.); (A.O.)
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Farag MMS, Suef RA, Al-Toukhy GM, Selim MA, Elbahnasawy MA, El Sharkawy N, Ezzat S, Shebl N, Mansour MTM. HBVsvp-Pulsed Dendritic Cell Immunotherapy Induces Th1 Polarization and Hepatitis B Virus-Specific Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes Production. Infect Drug Resist 2020; 13:2699-2709. [PMID: 32821133 PMCID: PMC7418458 DOI: 10.2147/idr.s265681] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 07/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
Abstract
Background In chronic hepatitis B virus (CHB) patients, both dendritic cells (DCs) and T cells are functionally impaired and consequently the HBV-specific cellular immune responses are downregulated. The present study aims to investigate whether monocyte-derived DC (MoDCs)-pulsed-HBV subviral particles (HBVsvp) can polarize Th1 cells to induce HBV-specific cytotoxic T-lymphocytes (CTL) responses in CHB patients. Methods and Materials To this end, the human hepatoma HepG2.2.15 cell line was used to produce HBVsvp as a culturing system, and HBVsvp were concentrated for highly virus titer using the polyethylene glycol protocol. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), collected from CHB patients and healthy donors, were differentiated into MoDCs and T cells. PBMCs-derived MoDCs were first pulsed with HBVsvp and then cultured with PBMCs-derived T cells. MoDCs and/or T subsets cells were identified for phenotypic activation by FACS analysis. The cytokine secretion of IL-4, IL-12, and IFN-γ in the culture supernatants was detected. Results The MoDCs were restored for their activation upon pulsing with HBVsvp in vitro, as identified by significantly overexpression of both CD86 and HLA-DR, and overproduction of IL-4 and IL-12. Furthermore, MoDCs-pulsed-HBVsvp induced Th1 frequencies and activated HBV-specific CTL to produce significantly highest amount of IFN-γ. Enhanced HBV-specific CTL led to strong cytolytic capacity against HepG2.2.15. Conclusion Overall, our data suggest that in vitro activation of MoDCs with HBVsvp overcomes the functionally impaired DCs and T cells in CHB patients offering a promising tool for therapeutic or vaccine-based approaches against HBV.
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- Mohamed M S Farag
- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo 11884, Egypt
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo 11884, Egypt
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- Virology & Immunology Department, Children's Cancer Hospital, Cairo 57357, Egypt
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo 11884, Egypt
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo 11884, Egypt
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- Clinical Pathology Department, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University and Children Cancer Hospital, Cairo 57357, Egypt
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- Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine Department, National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Al Minufya, Egypt
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- Hepatology Department, National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Al Minufya, Egypt
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- Virology & Immunology Department, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University and Children Cancer Hospital, Cairo 57357, Egypt
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Al-Sadek WM, Rizk SN, Selim MA. Ultrasound guided transversus abdominis plane block in pediatric patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery. Egyptian Journal of Anaesthesia 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.egja.2014.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Blanchard SK, Sullivan KM, Hooten JN, Holcomb ZE, Rowe Nichols K, Selim MA, Rao CL, Hall RP, Chao NJ, Cardones AR. High-dose intravenous immunoglobulin as adjuvant treatment for grade IV acute cutaneous graft-versus-host disease. Br J Dermatol 2019; 181:869-871. [PMID: 31017659 DOI: 10.1111/bjd.18028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- S K Blanchard
- Department of Dermatology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, U.S.A
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- Division of Hematological Malignancies and Cellular Therapy, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, U.S.A.,Duke Cancer Institute, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, U.S.A
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- Department of Dermatology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, U.S.A
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- Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, U.S.A
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- Division of Hematological Malignancies and Cellular Therapy, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, U.S.A
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- Department of Dermatology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, U.S.A.,Department of Pathology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, U.S.A
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- Department of Dermatology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, U.S.A.,Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC, U.S.A
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- Department of Dermatology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, U.S.A
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- Division of Hematological Malignancies and Cellular Therapy, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, U.S.A.,Duke Cancer Institute, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, U.S.A
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- Department of Dermatology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, U.S.A.,Duke Cancer Institute, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, U.S.A.,Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC, U.S.A
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Marano AL, Clarke JM, Morse MA, Shah A, Barrow W, Selim MA, Hall RP, Cardones AR. Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus and dermatomyositis associated with anti-programmed cell death 1 therapy. Br J Dermatol 2018; 181:580-583. [PMID: 30244487 DOI: 10.1111/bjd.17245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
Programmed cell death 1 (PD-1) blockade has rapidly emerged as an effective therapy for a wide variety of metastatic malignancies. It has been associated with multiple immune-related adverse effects, including cutaneous eruptions. We describe two patients with clinical and histological findings that were consistent with subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE) after receiving PD-1 inhibitor therapy for metastatic lung cancer. We successfully treated our first patient with systemic and topical steroids, photoprotection and hydroxychloroquine. However, he subsequently developed dermatomyositis after continuing PD-1 inhibitor therapy. Our second patient presented with a protracted course of a cutaneous eruption in spite of discontinuation of anti-PD-1 therapy and treatment with systemic corticosteroids and infliximab. This patient's SCLE resolved after the addition of topical steroids and photoprotection and discontinuation of anti-tumour necrosis factor therapy. She and her oncology team decided to pursue non-PD-1 inhibitor treatment for lung cancer owing to a lack of tumour response. We add SCLE and dermatomyositis to the growing list of autoimmune complications of PD-1 blockade. Our cases raise a number of questions, particularly in relation to the viability of continuing anti-PD-1 therapy after developing SCLE and the role of immunosuppressive therapy in patients with PD-1 inhibitor-associated connective tissue disease. What's already known about this topic? Programmed cell death 1 (PD-1) blockade, which is rapidly emerging as a therapy for a wide variety of metastatic malignancies, has been associated with multiple immune-related adverse effects. These include systemic autoimmune diseases such as colitis and thyroiditis in addition to numerous cutaneous adverse events. Cutaneous side-effects of PD-1 inhibitors most commonly reported in clinical trials include lichenoid reactions, eczematous dermatitis and vitiligo. What does this study add? We report two cases of PD-1 inhibitor-associated subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE), with one patient progressing to dermatomyositis with continued PD-1 inhibitor treatment. In addition to being a novel cutaneous adverse event, we also demonstrate the possibility of development of multiple autoimmune diseases in one patient, which is different from classic drug-related SCLE. We discuss the treatment challenges for patients with autoimmune skin disease receiving PD-1 inhibitor therapy.
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- A L Marano
- Department of Dermatology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, U.S.A
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- Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, U.S.A.,Duke Cancer Institute, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, U.S.A
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- Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, U.S.A.,Duke Cancer Institute, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, U.S.A
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- Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, U.S.A.,Division of Rheumatology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, U.S.A
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- Ameripath Inc., Palm Beach Gardens, FL, U.S.A
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- Department of Dermatology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, U.S.A.,Department of Pathology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, U.S.A
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- Department of Dermatology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, U.S.A.,Department of Immunology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, U.S.A
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- Department of Dermatology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, U.S.A.,Duke Cancer Institute, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, U.S.A
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Leung N, Oliveira M, Selim MA, McKinley-Grant L, Lesesky E. Erythema dyschromicum perstans: A case report and systematic review of histologic presentation and treatment. Int J Womens Dermatol 2018; 4:216-222. [PMID: 30627620 PMCID: PMC6322153 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijwd.2018.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2018] [Revised: 07/28/2018] [Accepted: 08/08/2018] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Objective Erythema dyschromicum perstans (EDP) can be difficult to diagnose and treat; therefore, we reviewed the literature to assess whether histology can be used to differentiate lichen planus pigmentosus (LPP) from EDP and determine which treatments are the most effective for EDP. We also present a case of a patient who was treated successfully with narrow-band ultraviolet B (NB-UVB). Methods A systematic review in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses was conducted up to July 2017 using four databases. Results Histologic analyses from the literature reveal a significant percentage of melanophages, lymphocytic infiltrates, and basal vacuolar degeneration in EDP, and a significant histologic overlap with LPP. The review of the literature on treatment outcomes showed that NB-UVB and tacrolimus were effective with minimal side effects. Clofazimine was effective, but demonstrated significant-to-intolerable side effects. Griseofulvin, isotretinoin, and dapsone provided unsatisfactory results as lesions recurred after discontinuation. Lasers were largely ineffective and may cause postinflammatory hyperpigmentation and fibrosis. Conclusion A diagnosis of EDP should not be based on histologic findings alone. Clinical history, morphology, and distribution should be used to differentiate EDP and LPP. NB-UVB and tacrolimus are promising treatments for EDP with minimal side effects. This is the first report to our knowledge of sustained resolution of EDP after treatment with NB-UVB at long-term follow-up of 4 years. Larger studies are needed to confirm these findings.
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- N Leung
- Duke University School of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
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- Department of Dermatology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- Department of Dermatology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina.,Department of Pathology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- Department of Dermatology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- Department of Dermatology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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Dias-Santagata D, Selim MA, Su Y, Peng Y, Vollmer R, Chłopik A, Tell-Marti G, Paral KM, Shalin SC, Shea CR, Puig S, Fernandez-Figueras MT, Biernat W, Ryś J, Marszalek A, Hoang MP. KIT mutations and CD117 overexpression are markers of better progression-free survival in vulvar melanomas. Br J Dermatol 2017; 177:1376-1384. [PMID: 28734009 DOI: 10.1111/bjd.15836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/13/2017] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Few studies have addressed prognostic markers and none has correlated molecular status and prognosis in vulvar melanomas. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the clinicopathological features of 95 cases of vulvar melanoma. METHODS p53, CD117, Ki-67, neurofibromin, brafv600e and nrasq61r immunostains, and molecular analyses by either targeted next-generation or direct sequencing, were performed on available archival materials. RESULTS Molecular testing detected mutations in KIT (44%), BRAF (25%), NF1 (22%), TP53 (17%), NRAS (9%) and TERT promoter (9%). Co-mutation of KIT and NF1 and of KIT and NRAS were identified in two and one cases, respectively. KIT mutations were significantly associated with better progression-free survival in univariate analyses. In multivariate analyses CD117 expression was significantly associated with better progression-free survival. Tumour thickness was significantly associated with worse progression-free and overall survival, and perineural invasion significantly correlated with reduced melanoma-specific survival and reduced overall survival. Cases were from multiple centres and only a subset of samples was available for molecular testing. CONCLUSIONS KIT mutations and CD117 overexpression are markers of better progression-free survival. In addition to its prognostic value, molecular testing may identify cases that might respond to targeted agents or immunotherapeutic approaches.
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- D Dias-Santagata
- Department of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, U.S.A
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- Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, U.S.A
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- Department of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, U.S.A
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- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, U.S.A
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- Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, U.S.A
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- Poznan University Medical Sciences and Greater Poland Cancer Center, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Dermatology, Melanoma Unit, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, IDIBAPS, and Centre of Biomedical Research on Rare Diseases (CIBERER), ISCIII, Barcelona, Spain
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- Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, U.S.A
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- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, U.S.A
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Dermatology, University of Chicago, IL, U.S.A
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- Department of Dermatology, Melanoma Unit, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, IDIBAPS, and Centre of Biomedical Research on Rare Diseases (CIBERER), ISCIII, Barcelona, Spain
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- Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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- Center of Oncology, M. Sklodowska-Curie Memorial Institute, Krakow, Poland
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- Poznan University Medical Sciences and Greater Poland Cancer Center, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, U.S.A
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Beasley GM, Coleman AP, Raymond A, Sanders G, Selim MA, Peterson BL, Brady MS, Davies MA, Augustine C, Tyler DS. A phase I multi-institutional study of systemic sorafenib in conjunction with regional melphalan for in-transit melanoma of the extremity. Ann Surg Oncol 2012; 19:3896-3905. [PMID: 22549288 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-012-2373-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2012] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Isolated limb infusion with melphalan (ILI-M) corrected for ideal body weight (IBW) is a well-tolerated treatment for patients with in-transit extremity melanoma with an approximate 29 % complete response (CR) rate. Sorafenib, a multi-kinase inhibitor, has been shown to augment tumor response to chemotherapy in preclinical studies. METHODS A multi-institutional, dose-escalation, phase I study was performed to evaluate the safety and antitumor activity of sorafenib in combination with ILI-M. Patients with AJCC stage IIIB/IIIC/IV melanoma were treated with sorafenib starting at 400 mg daily for 7 days before and 7 days after ILI-M corrected for IBW. Toxicity, drug pharmacokinetics, and tumor protein expression changes were measured and correlated with clinical response at 3 months. RESULTS A total of 20 patients were enrolled at two institutions. The maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of sorafenib in combination with ILI-M was 400 mg. Four dose-limiting toxicities occurred, including soft tissue ulcerations and compartment syndrome. There were three CRs (15 %) and four partial responses (20 %). Of patients with the Braf mutation, 83 % (n = 6) progressed compared with only 33 % without (n = 12). Short-term sorafenib treatment did alter protein expression as measured with reverse phase protein array (RPPA) analysis, but did not inhibit protein expression in the MAP kinase pathway. Sorafenib did not alter melphalan pharmacokinetics. CONCLUSION This trial defined the MTD of systemically administered sorafenib in combination with ILI-M. Although some responses were seen, the addition of sorafenib to ILI-M did not appear to augment the effects of melphalan but did increase regional toxicity.
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- G M Beasley
- Department of Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC
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- Department of Pathology, Duke University, Durham, NC
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- Cancer Center Biostatistics, Duke University, Durham, NC
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- Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York
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- Department of Melanoma Medical Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.,Department of Systems Biology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC.,VA Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC.,VA Medical Center, Durham, NC
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Eruptive vellus hairs cysts are benign papules consisting of small cysts containing multiple vellus hairs. An eruption commonly develops on the chest and sometimes the upper extremities. These papules are asymptomatic or rarely pruritic. Only a few cases of familial association have been described. We report the development of eruptive vellus hair cysts on the trunk of an 8- and 12-year-old sister and brother.
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- Sarah A Rodgers
- Department of Dermatology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina 27710, USA
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Melek FR, Tadros MM, Yousif F, Selim MA, Hassan MH. Screening of marine extracts for schistosomicidal activity in vitro. Isolation of the triterpene glycosides echinosides A and B with potential activity from the Sea Cucumbers Actinopyga echinites and Holothuria polii. Pharm Biol 2012; 50:490-496. [PMID: 22136393 DOI: 10.3109/13880209.2011.615842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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CONTEXT Praziquantel (PZQ) is the drug available for the treatment of schistosomiasis. The reported reduced cure rates, the failure of treatment after PZQ administration in patients and the existence of resistant parasite strains, reinforce the need to rapidly discover new effective molecules against Schistosoma parasite. OBJECTIVE To screen the methanol extracts of 79 marine organisms for their schistosomicidal activities against Schistosoma mansoni adult worms in vitro and perform bio-assay directed chromatography for the most active extracts to isolate the active compounds. MATERIALS AND METHODS Screening of the marine organisms and bio-assay directed chromatography of the most active extracts together with identification of the active isolates using 1D and 2D NMR analysis, were investigated. RESULTS RESULTS indicated that the isolates echinosides A and B from the sea cucumbers Actinopyga echinites Jaeger and Holothuria polii Delle Chiaie (Holothuriidae) were highly active. Their LC(50) values were equal to 0.19 μg/ml and 0.27 μg/ml, respectively. Detailed (1)HNMR data for echinosides A and B are reported here for the first time. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION These findings demonstrate that the isolated echinosides possess potential in vitro schistosomicidal activity against S. mansoni adult worms. Therefore, echinosides are promising as lead compounds for the development of new schistosomicidal agents.
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- Farouk R Melek
- Natural Compounds Department, National Research Center, Giza, Egypt.
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Miyase T, Melek FR, Warashina T, Selim MA, El Fiki NM, Kassem IAA. Cytotoxic triterpenoid saponins acylated with monoterpenic acids from fruits of Gleditsia caspica Desf. Phytochemistry 2010; 71:1908-1916. [PMID: 20801465 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2010.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2010] [Revised: 07/19/2010] [Accepted: 08/02/2010] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Four bisdesmosidic triterpenoid saponins named caspicaosides A-D, were isolated from the fruits of Gleditsia caspica Desf. Their structures were determined by NMR spectroscopy including HOHAHA, ¹H-¹H COSY, ROE, HMQC, HMBC experiments and HRFAB-MS as well as acid hydrolysis. The four 3,28-O-bisdesmosidic triterpenoid saponins comprised echinocystic acid as the aglycone and common oligosaccharide moieties at C3 and C28. The saccharide moiety at C-3 was identified as β-D-xylopyranosyl-(1→2)-α-L-arabinopyranosyl-(1→6)-β-D-glucopyranosyl while that at C-28 was determined as β-D-xylopyranosyl-(1→3)-β-d-xylopyranosyl-(1→4)-α-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→2)-[α-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→6)-]β-D-glucopyranosyl. The pentasaccharide moiety linked to C-28 was acylated with monoterpenic acid and or monoterpene-arabinoside moieties at C-2 or C-2 and C-3 of the terminal rhamnose unit. The isolated saponins were assayed for their in vitro cytotoxicities against the three human tumor cell lines HepG2, A549 and HT29 using MTT method. The results showed that caspicaosides B and C bearing two and three monoterpene units, respectively, exhibited significant cytotoxic activities against the used cell lines with IC₅₀ values 1.5-6.5 μM. Caspicaosides A and D with one monoterpene unit exhibited significant cytotoxic activities on HepG2 cell line with IC₅₀ values equal to 4.5 and 5.4 μM, respectively, and IC₅₀ values > 10 μM against the other two cell lines. The number of monoterpene units seems to play a main role in determining the activity.
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- Toshio Miyase
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Shizuoka, Shizuoka 422-8526, Japan
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Ebead YH, Selim MA, Ibrahim SA. Solvatochromic, acid-base features and time effect of some azo dyes derived from 1,3-benzothiazol-2-ylacetonitrile: experimental and semiempirical investigations. Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc 2010; 75:760-768. [PMID: 20047858 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2009.11.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2009] [Accepted: 11/19/2009] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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The solvatochromism and other spectroscopic properties of seven azo dyes were studied, with a particular respect to the role of the solvent basicity, and interpreted with the aid of experimental findings and semiempirical data. The electronic absorption spectra of the dyes examined in different solvents combined with theoretical calculations showed that most of the investigated compounds coexist in the hydrazone and/or azo-enamine-common anion equilibrium or in the solely anionic form depending upon the nature of the solvent employed. These interesting features open up possibilities for the use of these compounds in analytical chemistry as acid-base indicators. Furthermore, both of intermolecular and intramolecular charge transfer equilibria have been reflected by experimental absorption spectra of compounds 4 and 5. The enthalpies of formation predicted at PM6 (COSMO) and PM6/CI (COSMO) for the ground (S(0)) and excited (S(1)) states, respectively have been successfully used for the explanation of the observed bathchromic shift in non-polar solvents. The effect of time on the longer wavelength visible band of compound 7 has been thoroughly investigated.
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- Y H Ebead
- South Valley University, Faculty of Science, Chemistry Department, 83523 Qena, Egypt.
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Column chromatography of the hexane fraction of a methanol extract of Padina pavonia (L.) Gaill. collected from the Red Sea at Hurghada, Egypt yielded 18,19-epoxyxenic-19-methoxy-18-hydroxy-4-acetoxy-6,9,13-triene (1) and 18,19-epoxyxenic-18,19-dimethoxy-4-hydroxy-6,9,13-triene (2). The isolated compounds have various antitumor activities against lung carcinoma (H460) and liver carcinoma (HepG2) human cell lines (in vitro).
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- Nagwa E Awad
- Pharmacognosy Department, National Research Center, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt.
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Reutter JC, Hoang M, Vollmer RT, Groben PA, Thomas DB, Selim MA. The Role of Ki-67 in Predicting Prognosis of Malignant Melanoma of the Vulva. J Cutan Pathol 2008. [DOI: 10.1111/j.0303-6987.2005.320gc.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: 11/28/2022]
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Turner J, Markert ML, Burchette J, Herman C, Selim MA. Patients with Complete Digeorge Syndrome and Cutaneous Manifestations: A Histopathologic and Immunohistochemical Study. J Cutan Pathol 2008. [DOI: 10.1111/j.0303-6987.2005.320hj.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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Awad NE, Selim MA, Saleh MM, Matloub AA. Seasonal variation of the lipoidal matters and hypolipidaemic activity of the red alga Corallina officinalis L. Phytother Res 2003; 17:19-25. [PMID: 12557241 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.1005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [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: 11/09/2022]
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The lipoidal matters of Corallina officinalis L. showed a seasonal nonsignificant quantitative variation. However, the fatty acids revealed a relative increase in the summer and winter, while unsaponifiable matter exhibited a slight increase in the spring. The GC/MS analysis of saponifiable and unsaponifiable matter of the algal samples collected in different seasons revealed that samples collected in the spring contained a low cholesterol content and high steroidal compounds as well as high polyunsaturated fatty acids. The alcohol extract, hexane extract and fatty acid fraction of this algal sample exhibited a significant hypolipidaemic activity. Also, two biologically active fractions of hydrocarbons were isolated by CC technique from the hexane fraction of C. officinalis L. and identified by GC/MS.
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- N E Awad
- Pharmacognosy and Chemistry of Medicinal Plants Department, National Research Center, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt
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BACKGROUND Primary and metastatic malignant melanoma can simulate various soft tissue tumors, including dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP). Expression of CD34, a marker characteristic of DFSP, as well as other spindle cell tumors, has not been previously documented in malignant melanoma. METHODS We present here an unusual case of metastatic malignant melanoma with a strong histologic resemblance to DFSP and also CD34 expression. RESULTS The patient, a 72-year-old man with a history of an invasive malignant melanoma of the skin of the right lower abdomen, presented with a right axillary mass. Histologic sections revealed intersecting fascicles of spindle cells with nuclear pleomorphism and numerous mitotic figures, diffusely infiltrating the adipose tissue in a pattern closely simulating that seen in DFSP. In other foci, epithelioid neoplastic cells with abundant cytoplasm, prominent nucleoli, nuclear pseudoinclusions, and focal cytoplasmic melanin pigment were seen. The neoplastic spindle cells were strongly labeled by two anti-CD34 monoclonal antibodies. Some of the spindle cells and the majority of the epithelioid neoplastic cells expressed S-100 protein and focally tyrosinase. The tumor cells were negative for HMB-45 and MART-1. Melanosomes were not identified by electron microscopy. CONCLUSION This case demonstrates the potential of melanoma to simulate DFSP closely, on both morphologic and immunohistochemical grounds, and confirms the utility of employing a broad panel of immunohistochemical reagents in problematic cases.
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- M P Hoang
- Department of Pathology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas 75390-9073, USA.
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Hoang MP, Owen SA, Haisley-Royster C, Allen MH, Shea CR, Selim MA. Papular eruption of the scalp accompanied by axillary and vulvar ulcerations. Arch Dermatol 2001; 137:1241-6. [PMID: 11559225] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2023]
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- M P Hoang
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, USA
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Waxy keratoses of childhood is a rare genodermatosis previously noted in both familial and isolated presentations. Three previous cases have been described in which the lesions appeared over the trunk and extremities. We report a case in which the waxy keratoses of childhood lesions appeared in a segmental distribution along a single lower extremity, differing from the more extensive patterns reported previously. We suggest a possible postzygotic mutation hypothesis for this unique segmental distribution, addressing both the possibility of a genomic mosaicism and loss of heterozygosity.
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- D Mehrabi
- Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, Rootstown, Ohio, USA
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Selim MA. Effect of pre-instruction on anxiety levels of patients undergoing magnetic resonance imaging examination. East Mediterr Health J 2001; 7:519-25. [PMID: 12690774] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/01/2023]
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This study investigated differences in anxiety level of patients who received instruction prior to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) compared to a control group that did not. Thus, 60 patients were randomly assigned to two groups. Patients in the study group received instructions designed by the researcher plus the routine hospital instructions, while the control group received the routine hospital instructions only. The State--Trait Anxiety Inventory was administered to both groups before and after MRI examination. Patients who received the designed instructions reported significantly lower levels of anxiety than the controls. The findings also indicated that 60% of the total sample used prayer to reduce anxiety. The study emphasizes the need for detailed information about the procedure and training in relaxation techniques.
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- M A Selim
- Faculty of Nursing, Kasr El-Ainy Hospital, Cairo, Egypt
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Anwar K, Haque R, Karim MA, Tanvir A, Rahman SM, Rahman L, Hamidur ASM, Selim MA, Aslam M, Habiba U, Ali IKM. Ascaris lumbricoides infection in an urban slum community in Bangladesh. Parasitol Int 1998. [DOI: 10.1016/s1383-5769(98)80424-8] [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: 10/18/2022]
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Mohan DS, Samuels MA, Selim MA, Shalodi AD, Ellis RJ, Samuels JR, Yun HJ. Long-term outcomes of therapeutic pelvic lymphadenectomy for stage I endometrial adenocarcinoma. Gynecol Oncol 1998; 70:165-71. [PMID: 9740684 DOI: 10.1006/gyno.1998.5098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 146] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [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: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The treatment of patients with stage I endometrial adenocarcinoma is often shorter and less expensive if total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH), bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO), and therapeutic lymphadenectomy are used rather than TAH, BSO, pelvic lymph node sampling, and pelvic external beam radiation. We studied whether the survival and morbidity of patients treated with therapeutic lymphadenectomy are equal to or better than with these alternative treatments. METHODS We reviewed the medical records of patients with stage I endometrial adenocarcinoma who were enrolled in the MetroHealth Medical Center tumor registry between 1970 and 1993 after undergoing full pelvic lymph node dissection, in addition to total abdominal hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, and vaginal brachytherapy. The mean number of resected nodes was 33 (median, 31; interquartile range, 19). Patients were followed for 1. 6-20 years (median, 8 years; interquartile range, 5.8 years). Morbidity and survival rates were compared to published series using similar treatment strategies and to those from studies using pelvic external beam radiation and pelvic lymph node sampling rather than lymphadenectomy. RESULTS Of 192 patients with pathologic stage I (FIGO 1988) endometrial adenocarcinoma, 178 patients had full pelvic lymph node dissection; 159 patients were evaluable. The 15-year overall survival was 98%; 10- and 15- year disease-free survivals were 96 and 94%, respectively. Overall morbidity was 18% (29/159), and moderate-to-severe morbidity was 13% (21/159). Recurrences were seen in 4.4% (7/159) of patients. Grade and myometrial invasion were not significant predictors of disease-free survival after full pelvic lymph node dissection (grade, P = 0.42; stage, P = 0.67). The results compare favorably with those of similar studies and with studies of pelvic external beam radiation. CONCLUSIONS Primary surgical management with total abdominal hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, therapeutic pelvic lymphadenectomy, and vaginal brachytherapy is a viable and possibly preferable option for patients with stage I endometrial adenocarcinoma.
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- D S Mohan
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospitals of Cleveland/Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA
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Selim MA. Parity as an independent prognostic factor in malignant mixed mesodermal tumors of the endometrium. Gynecol Oncol 1997; 66:164-5. [PMID: 9234940 DOI: 10.1006/gyno.1997.4729] [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: 02/04/2023]
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Selim MA, Nada SM, Abaza BE, Selim AG, Mangoud AM, Ramadan ME, Morsy TA. P 53 suppressor gene and cathepsin D expression in correlation with cellular and humoral immunity in cutaneous leishmaniasis. J Egypt Soc Parasitol 1996; 26:743-53. [PMID: 8918047] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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A total of fifteen clinically and parasitologically proven adult cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis were studied for the demonstration of premalignant factor(s). The levels of antibodies against Leishmania parasite were measured with the indirect haemagglutination test (IHAT) and evaluated with the results of lymphoblast transformation test (LTT), a tumour suppressor gene (P53) and an asportic proteinase enzyme (Cathepsin D). Three patients (females) refused to be biopsied. The results showed a direct correlation between elevation of IHAT in 7/12 patients (Titers 1/128 to 1/512) and elevation of LTT in 7/12 patients (82 to 90%). On the other hand, two males with low (?) seropositive IHAT (1/64) and low LTT (20 & 40%) gave positive P53 antibody and moderate (1) and marked (1) degrees Cathepsin D. So, it is concluded that cutaneous leishmaniasis infection particularly chronic one favours the premalignant changes in the granulomatous lesions.
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- M A Selim
- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Egypt
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Habeeb YS, Selim MA, Ali MS, Mahmoud LA, Abdel Hadi AM, Shafei A. Serological diagnosis of extraintestinal Sarcocystosis. J Egypt Soc Parasitol 1996; 26:393-400. [PMID: 8754648] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The present study was carried out on eighty patients attending Zagazig University Hospitals. Forty cases suffered idiopathic cardiac diseases (28 with cardiomyopathy, 8 with myocarditis & 4 with valvular lesions) and forty cases suffered idiopathic rheumatic diseases (30 with musculoskeletal complaints and 10 with myositis). Sera were investigated by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and indirect fluorescent antibody technique (IFAT) using Sarcocystis fusiformis antigen in order to detect the role of Sarcocystis in initiation of these diseases. Twenty positive toxoplasmic sera and sera from twenty normal individuals were considered as control group. The sera of the investigated cases were tested against Toxoplasma gondii antigen to exclude it as one of the causative agents of these idiopathic lesions. No statistical difference was found between IFAT and ELISA in diagnosis of sarcocystosis (P < 0.05). Also, there was no cross reaction between Sarcocystis and Toxoplasma. This study showed that Sarcocystis can be considered as one of the possible causes of some idiopathic diseases.
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- Y S Habeeb
- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Egypt
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Endometrial adenocarcinoma in young women below the age of 45 years and in a functioning endometrium is rare. We present the case of a 41-year-old woman, who without clinical risk factors, was found to have a focal well-differentiated endometrial adenocarcinoma in the background of a histologically secretory endometrium. Endometrial evaluation for abnormal vaginal bleeding in a young ovulating female and thorough examination of the endometrium in its entirety in the hysterectomized uterus are reemphasized.
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- U L Pai
- Department of Pathology, MetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio 44109
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Kiwi R, Neuman MR, Merkatz IR, Selim MA, Lysikiewicz A. Determination of the elastic properties of the cervix. Obstet Gynecol 1988; 71:568-74. [PMID: 3353048] [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] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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The elastance of the uterine cervix of nonpregnant women was measured by placing a 3- or 4-cm compliant balloon in the cervical canal and determining its pressure-volume characteristic while filling with up to 5 mL of sterile water at a rate of 12 mL/minute. The mean elastance for 247 patients who had previously suffered either one or more spontaneous midterm pregnancy losses, preterm birth, or three or more early spontaneous abortions was significantly lower than that of 42 controls who did not meet these criteria. Elastances were significantly lower in groups having a clinically observed patulous cervix or laceration, or a clinically diagnosed incompetent cervix, than in the normal cervix group. No significant difference was found between the follicular and luteal phases for 64 regularly cycling women. Values were significantly reduced in women showing a widened cervix on a hysterosalpingogram when compared with those with a normal-appearing cervix. When larger Hegar dilators were passed without resistance, the elastance was generally lower, although there was not always good correlation between the largest dilator passed and elastance.
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- R Kiwi
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mt. Sinai Medical Center, New York
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Only three cases of adenocarcinoma of the fallopian tube in an adolescent have been reported previously in the literature, and we report the fourth such case. The main presenting symptom in those patients was lower abdominal pain. Type of therapy and outcome of these four cases is reviewed. The small number of patients precludes definitive conclusion on optimal therapy. For this reason, we urge continued reporting of cases to insure the formation of concrete therapeutic recommendations.
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Selim MA, Derda H, Neuman MR, Shalodi AD, Sharan VM. Improvement of the Botstein-Zacharopolous radiation applicator. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 1986; 12:251-4. [PMID: 3949575 DOI: 10.1016/0360-3016(86)90105-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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The Botstein-Zacharopolous afterloading radiation source has been modified to facilitate its application to patients receiving intracavitary irradiation therapy. A new clamp assembly, in which each ovoid and the tandum can be separately controlled, has been designed and implemented. A study of 74 patients who alternately received the original or the modified applicator showed the time of the application procedure to be significantly less (p less than 0.001) with the modified device than it was with the original instrument. Fewer X rays were required for evaluating the placement of the modified instrument than the original applicator (p = .055).
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The ototoxicity associated with long-term cisplatin therapy in gynecologic cancer patients was investigated. Twenty-three of 31 patients developed hearing loss and 21 patients reported the onset of tinnitus. The hearing loss was bilateral, cochlear, and permanent. The tinnitus was transient and not predictive of change in hearing level. The likelihood of developing hearing loss appeared to be greatest in patients older than 40 years and in patients with preexisting hearing loss. The amount of change did not appear to be related to the degree of preexisting hearing loss.
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Diwan RV, Brennan JN, Selim MA, McGrew TL, Rashad FA, Rustia MU, Bellon EM. Sonographic diagnosis of arteriovenous malformation of the uterus and pelvis. J Clin Ultrasound 1983; 11:295-298. [PMID: 6409944 DOI: 10.1002/jcu.1870110512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Cryosurgery was used as the means of therapy in 203 patients with intraepithelial neoplasia of the cervix. One hundred and ten patients were diagnosed by colposcopy, directed biopsy, and endocervical curettings. The histological diagnosis varied between mild dysplasia and carcinoma in situ. Carbon dioxide gas was used as the refrigerant. Cryosurgery was effective in 96% of the 203 patients treated. The main causes of failure were: lack of colposcopy, endocervical involvement, the size of the lesion, single freeze, and severity of the lesion. False-negative Pap smear rates were 12.8%. The results suggest that carefully selected patients with early intraepithelial neoplasia can be treated adequately by cryosurgery with low incidence of recurrence and without risk and the cost of hospitalization. Meanwhile, this study reaffirms the need to perform biopsies and investigate any abnormal changes of the cervix, even in the absence of an abnormal cytology smear, before any treatment.
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Selim MA, Vasquez HH. Modified Marshall, Marchetti and Krantz operation. J Reprod Med 1979; 22:271-4. [PMID: 572428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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A modification of the Marshall, Marchetti and Krantz procedure is described that uses the Babcock clamp for exposure and the rectus muscle for suspension in order to reduce the complications and technical difficulties. The procedure was utilized for 30 patients, and in the same period 27 patients were treated with the nonmodified procedure. A follow-up from one to six years resulted in one patient with a complete failure and another with a partial failure in the modified group and five patients with complete failure in the nonmodified group. The complications rates were essentially the same. However, in the nonmodified group there was one patient with osteitis pubis, one patient with urethral stenosis and two patients with prolonged urinary retention. The results suggest that the modified technique is simple and successful in correcting stress urinary incontinence in women if coupled with adequate study of the patient and careful selection of the treatment.
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Selim MA, Lankerani MR. Verrucous carcinoma of the vulva. J Reprod Med 1979; 22:93-6. [PMID: 439085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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A case of invasive verrucous carcinoma of the vulva is reported. The English literature is reviewed and the mode of therapy discussed.
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Selim MA, Vasquez H, Masri R. Indications for and experience with colposcopy in the management of neoplasia of cervix. Surg Gynecol Obstet 1977; 145:529-32. [PMID: 897974] [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: 12/24/2022]
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Selim MA, So-Bosita JL, Neuman MR. Carcinoma in situ of the cervix uteri. Surg Gynecol Obstet 1974; 139:697-700. [PMID: 4428326] [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: 01/10/2023]
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Selim MA, So-Bosita JL, Little AB, Topolnicki W. Carcinoma of the cervix. Clinical experience during a 10-year period 1958-1967. Obstet Gynecol 1974; 44:77-83. [PMID: 4834801] [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: 01/12/2023]
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Selim MA, So-Bosita JL, Blair OM, Little BA. Cervical biopsy versus conization. Obstet Gynecol 1973; 41:177-82. [PMID: 4684200] [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: 01/11/2023]
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Selim MA, Kurohara SS, Webster JH. Surgical or radiation therapy for cancer of the cervix stage I. Obstet Gynecol 1971; 38:251-5. [PMID: 5560107] [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: 01/15/2023]
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Selim MA, Kurohara SS, Badib AO, Webster JH. Recurrent cancer of the corpus uteri. Clinical significance of the relationship between survival and recurrence time. Acta Radiol Ther Phys Biol 1969; 8:505-12. [PMID: 5363506 DOI: 10.3109/02841866909134476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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