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Roy JM, Kazim SF, Macciola D, Rangel DN, Rumalla K, Karimov Z, Link R, Iqbal J, Riaz MA, Skandalakis GP, Venero CV, Sidebottom RB, Dicpinigaitis AJ, Kassicieh CS, Tarawneh O, Conlon MS, Thommen R, Alvarez-Crespo DJ, Chhabra K, Sridhar S, Gill A, Vellek J, Nguyen PA, Thompson G, Robinson M, Bowers CA. Frailty as a predictor of postoperative outcomes in neurosurgery: a systematic review. J Neurosurg Sci 2024; 68:208-215. [PMID: 37878249 DOI: 10.23736/s0390-5616.23.06130-1] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Baseline frailty status has been utilized to predict a wide range of outcomes and guide preoperative decision making in neurosurgery. This systematic review aims to analyze existing literature on the utilization of frailty as a predictor of neurosurgical outcomes. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION We conducted a systematic review following PRISMA guidelines. Studies that utilized baseline frailty status to predict outcomes after a neurosurgical intervention were included in this systematic review. Studies that utilized sarcopenia as the sole measure of frailty were excluded. PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane library was searched from inception to March 1st, 2023, to identify relevant articles. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS Overall, 244 studies met the inclusion criteria. The 11-factor modified frailty index (mFI-11) was the most utilized frailty measure (N.=91, 37.2%) followed by the five-factor modified Frailty Index (mFI-5) (N.=80, 32.7%). Spine surgery was the most common subspecialty (N.=131, 53.7%), followed by intracranial tumor resection (N.=57, 23.3%), and post-operative complications were the most reported outcome (N.=130, 53.2%) in neurosurgical frailty studies. The USA and the Bowers author group published the greatest number of articles within the study period (N.=176, 72.1% and N.=37, 15.2%, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Frailty literature has grown exponentially over the years and has been incorporated into neurosurgical decision making. Although a wide range of frailty indices exist, their utility may vary according to their ability to be incorporated in the outpatient clinical setting.
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- Joanna M Roy
- Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai, India
- Bowers Neurosurgical Frailty and Outcomes Data Science Lab, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Bowers Neurosurgical Frailty and Outcomes Data Science Lab, Albuquerque, NM, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of New Mexico Hospital, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- School of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Bowers Neurosurgical Frailty and Outcomes Data Science Lab, Albuquerque, NM, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of New Mexico Hospital, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- School of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Bowers Neurosurgical Frailty and Outcomes Data Science Lab, Albuquerque, NM, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of New Mexico Hospital, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of New Mexico Hospital, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Bowers Neurosurgical Frailty and Outcomes Data Science Lab, Albuquerque, NM, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of New Mexico Hospital, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Bowers Neurosurgical Frailty and Outcomes Data Science Lab, Albuquerque, NM, USA
- School of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USA
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- Bowers Neurosurgical Frailty and Outcomes Data Science Lab, Albuquerque, NM, USA
- School of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USA
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- Bowers Neurosurgical Frailty and Outcomes Data Science Lab, Albuquerque, NM, USA
- School of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USA
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- School of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USA
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- Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine, Las Cruces, NM, USA
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- Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine, Las Cruces, NM, USA
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- School of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Bowers Neurosurgical Frailty and Outcomes Data Science Lab, Albuquerque, NM, USA -
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of New Mexico Hospital, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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Maoga JB, Riaz MA, Mwaura AN, Mecha E, Omwandho COA, Scheiner-Bobis G, Meinhold-Heerlein I, Konrad L. Analysis of Membrane Type-1 Matrix Metalloproteinase (MT1-MMP, MMP14) in Eutopic and Ectopic Endometrium and in Serum and Endocervical Mucus of Endometriosis. Biomedicines 2023; 11:2730. [PMID: 37893104 PMCID: PMC10604514 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11102730] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Membrane type-matrix metalloproteinases (MT-MMPs) are a subgroup of the matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) family and are key molecules in the degradation of the extracellular matrix. Membrane type-1 matrix metalloproteinase (MT1-MMP, MMP14) is often deregulated in different cancer tissues and body fluids of human cancer patients; however, MT1-MMP levels in endometriosis and adenomyosis patients are currently unknown. MATERIALS AND METHODS Tissue samples from patients with and without endometriosis or adenomyosis were analyzed with immunohistochemistry for the localization of MT1-MMP. Serum and endocervical mucus samples from patients with and without endometriosis or adenomyosis were investigated with MT1-MMP ELISAs. RESULTS MT1-MMP was localized preferentially in the glands of eutopic and ectopic endometrium. MT1-MMP protein levels are significantly reduced in ovarian endometriosis (HSCORE = 31) versus eutopic endometrium (HSCORE = 91) and adenomyosis (HSCORE = 149), but significantly increased in adenomyosis (HSCORE = 149) compared to eutopic endometrium (HSCORE = 91). Similarly, analysis of the levels of MT1-MMP using enzyme-linked immune assays (ELISAs) demonstrated a significant increase in the concentrations of MT1-MMP in the serum of endometriosis patients (1.3 ± 0.8) versus controls (0.7 ± 0.2), but not in the endocervical mucus. Furthermore, MT1-MMP levels in the endocervical mucus of patients with endometriosis were notably reduced in patients using contraception (3.2 ± 0.4) versus those without contraception (3.8 ± 0.2). CONCLUSIONS Taken together, our findings showed an opposite regulation of MT1-MMP in the tissue of ovarian endometriosis and adenomyosis compared to eutopic endometrium without endometriosis but increased serum levels in patients with endometriosis.
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- Jane B. Maoga
- Center of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Justus Liebig University Giessen, 35392 Giessen, Germany; (J.B.M.); (M.A.R.); (A.N.M.); (I.M.-H.)
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- Center of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Justus Liebig University Giessen, 35392 Giessen, Germany; (J.B.M.); (M.A.R.); (A.N.M.); (I.M.-H.)
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- Center of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Justus Liebig University Giessen, 35392 Giessen, Germany; (J.B.M.); (M.A.R.); (A.N.M.); (I.M.-H.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi, Nairobi P.O. Box 30197-00100, Kenya;
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- Department of Health Sciences, Kirinyaga University, Kerugoya P.O. Box 143-10300, Kenya;
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- Institute for Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, School of Veterinary Medicine, Justus Liebig University Giessen, 35392 Giessen, Germany;
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- Center of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Justus Liebig University Giessen, 35392 Giessen, Germany; (J.B.M.); (M.A.R.); (A.N.M.); (I.M.-H.)
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- Center of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Justus Liebig University Giessen, 35392 Giessen, Germany; (J.B.M.); (M.A.R.); (A.N.M.); (I.M.-H.)
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Konrad L, Fruhmann Berger LM, Maier V, Horné F, Neuheisel LM, Laucks EV, Riaz MA, Oehmke F, Meinhold-Heerlein I, Zeppernick F. Predictive Model for the Non-Invasive Diagnosis of Endometriosis Based on Clinical Parameters. J Clin Med 2023; 12:4231. [PMID: 37445265 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12134231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Are other pain symptoms in addition to dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, dyschezia, dysuria, and chronic pelvic pain correlated to endometriosis and suitable for a clinical prediction model? METHODS We conducted a prospective study from 2016 to 2022, including a total of 269 women with numerous pain symptoms and other parameters. All women filled out two questionnaires and were examined by palpation and transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS). In cases of suspected deep endometriosis, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was performed. After the operation, endometriosis was diagnosed by histological examination. RESULTS All in all, 30 significant parameters and 6 significant numeric rating scale (NRS) scores associated with endometriosis could be identified: 7 pain adjectives, 8 endometriosis-associated pain symptoms, 5 pain localizations, 6 parameters from the PainDETECT, consumption of analgesics, and allergies. Furthermore, longer pain duration (before, during, and after menstruation) was observed in women with endometriosis compared to women without endometriosis (34.0% vs. 12.3%, respectively). Although no specific pain for endometriosis could be identified for all women, a subgroup with endometriosis reported radiating pain to the thighs/legs in contrast to a lower number of women without endometriosis (33.9% vs. 15.2%, respectively). Furthermore, a subgroup of women with endometriosis suffered from dysuria compared to patients without endometriosis (32.2% vs. 4.3%, respectively). Remarkably, the numbers of significant parameters were significantly higher in women with endometriosis compared to women without endometriosis (14.10 ± 4.2 vs. 7.75 ± 5.8, respectively). A decision tree was developed, resulting in 0.904 sensitivity, 0.750 specificity, 0.874 positive predictive values (PPV), 0.802 negative predictive values (NPV), 28.235 odds ratio (OR), and 4.423 relative risks (RR). The PPV of 0.874 is comparable to the positive prediction of endometriosis by the clinicians of 0.86 (177/205). CONCLUSIONS The presented predictive model will enable a non-invasive diagnosis of endometriosis and can also be used by both patients and clinicians for surveillance of the disease before and after surgery. In cases of positivety, as evaluated by the questionnaire, patients can then seek advice again. Similarly, patients without an operation but with medical therapy can be monitored with the questionnaire.
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- Lutz Konrad
- Institute of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Justus Liebig University Giessen, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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- Institute of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Justus Liebig University Giessen, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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- Institute of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Justus Liebig University Giessen, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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- Institute of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Justus Liebig University Giessen, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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- Institute of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Justus Liebig University Giessen, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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- Institute of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Justus Liebig University Giessen, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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- Institute of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Justus Liebig University Giessen, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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- Institute of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Justus Liebig University Giessen, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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- Institute of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Justus Liebig University Giessen, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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- Institute of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Justus Liebig University Giessen, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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Kabbesh H, Riaz MA, Jensen AD, Scheiner-Bobis G, Konrad L. Transmigration of macrophages through primary adult rat Sertoli cells. Tissue Barriers 2023; 11:2064179. [PMID: 35442143 PMCID: PMC9870002 DOI: 10.1080/21688370.2022.2064179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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The blood testis barrier (BTB) is often studied with isolated immature Sertoli cells (SCs), transepithelial resistance (TER) measurements and FITC dextran diffusion assays. Recently, it was found that even in the absence of SCs, only few immune cells enter the seminiferous tubules. Thus, in this study, we evaluated the testicular immunological barrier (TIB) in vitro by transmigration of macrophages through SCs with and without peritubular cells (PCs) and with or without matrigel (MG). Primary PCs were isolated from adult rat testis and kept in mono- or co-cultures with the conditionally reprogrammed primary adult Sertoli cell line (PASC1) from rat that has been recently generated by our group. Rat monocytes isolated from fresh blood were differentiated into M0 macrophages, and after polarization to M1 or M2 macrophages characterized by gene expression of CXCL11 and TNF-α for M1, or CCL17 and CCL22 for M2. Transmigration of LeukoTracker-labeled M0, M1, and M2 macrophages through mono- and co-cultures of PCs/SCs with and without MG demonstrated that SCs are the main constituent of the TIB in vitro with only a negligible contribution of PCs or MG. Moreover, M2 macrophages showed less migration activity compared to M0 or M1. Treatment of SCs with testosterone (T) showed positive effects on the barrier in contrast to negative effects by interleukin-6 (IL-6) or tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α). The new transmigration model is suitable to evaluate transmigration of macrophages through a barrier consisting of testicular cells and can be applied to study the integrity of testicular barriers with respect to immunological aspects.
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- Hassan Kabbesh
- Center of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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- Center of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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- Center of Radiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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- Institute for Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, School of Veterinary Medicine, Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany
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- Center of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Giessen, Germany,CONTACT Lutz Konrad Center of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Feulgenstr. 10-12, GiessenD-35392, Germany
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Mwaura AN, Riaz MA, Maoga JB, Mecha E, Omwandho COA, Scheiner-Bobis G, Meinhold-Heerlein I, Konrad L. Activin A Modulates Betaglycan Shedding via the ALK4-SMAD3-Dependent Pathway in Endometriotic Cells. Biomolecules 2022; 12:biom12121749. [PMID: 36551177 PMCID: PMC9776114 DOI: 10.3390/biom12121749] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Revised: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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The TGF-β superfamily members, activins and inhibins, are mainly involved in cell proliferation, cell survival, invasion, immune surveillance, and lesion growth in endometriosis. Herein, we investigated the modulation of the TGF-β type III receptor (betaglycan or BG) by activin A and inhibin A in endometriosis in vitro. Often, BG undergoes ectodomain shedding releasing soluble BG (sBG) which frequently antagonizes TGF-β signaling. The effects of activin A on BG shedding and signaling pathways involved were evaluated with the inhibitors LY364947 and SIS3, siRNA knockdown in human endometrial cells (12Z, THESC, Ishikawa, and primary stromal cells) and were quantified with BG ELISAs. The effects of activin A and inhibin A on the secretion of MMP2 and MMP3 were analyzed using ELISAs. The effects of activin A on the BG expression were analyzed using RT-qPCR and western blot. The CCK-8 and BrdU assays were used to evaluate the effects of the recombinant BG on cell viability and proliferation. Activin A stimulation resulted in a significant time- and dose-dependent reduction in BG shedding, which was found to be activin A/ALK-4/SMAD3- but not SMAD2-dependent. Activin A increased the BG mRNA expression but had no effect on the protein expression. Likewise, inhibin A was found to block BG shedding. Activin A, but not inhibin A, significantly enhanced the secretion of MMP2 and MMP3. The recombinant BG had no effect on the viability and proliferation of endometriotic cells. Together, these observations support a novel role for activin A with BG in modulating the TGF-β superfamily ligands in endometrial cells in vitro.
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- Agnes N. Mwaura
- Faculty of Medicine, Center of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Justus-Liebig-University, D-35392 Giessen, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine, Center of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Justus-Liebig-University, D-35392 Giessen, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine, Center of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Justus-Liebig-University, D-35392 Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi, Nairobi P.O. Box 30197-00100, Kenya
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi, Nairobi P.O. Box 30197-00100, Kenya
- Department of Health Sciences, Kirinyaga University, Kerugoya P.O. Box 143-10300, Kenya
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- Institute for Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, School of Veterinary Medicine, Justus-Liebig-University, D-35392 Giessen, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine, Center of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Justus-Liebig-University, D-35392 Giessen, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine, Center of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Justus-Liebig-University, D-35392 Giessen, Germany
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-641-985-45282; Fax: +49-641-985-45258
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Mwaura AN, Riaz MA, Maoga JB, Mecha E, Omwandho COA, Scheiner-Bobis G, Meinhold-Heerlein I, Konrad L. Role of Betaglycan in TGF-β Signaling and Wound Healing in Human Endometriotic Epithelial Cells and in Endometriosis. Biology 2022; 11:biology11040513. [PMID: 35453712 PMCID: PMC9027931 DOI: 10.3390/biology11040513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Revised: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Endometriosis is characterized by the presence of ectopic endometrium most often in the pelvis. The transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) superfamily is also involved in the pathogenesis; however, betaglycan (BG, syn. TGF-β type III receptor) as an important co-receptor was not studied. We analyzed mainly BG ectodomain shedding because released soluble BG (sBG) often antagonizes TGF-β signaling. Furthermore, we studied the role of TGF-βs and BG in wound healing and evaluated the suitability of BG measurements in serum and endocervical mucus for non-invasive diagnosis of endometriosis. Evaluation of the BG shedding and signaling pathways involved as well as wound healing was performed with enzyme-linked immune assays (ELISAs), reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR), small interfering RNA (siRNA) knockdown, and scratch assays with human endometriotic epithelial cells. TGF-β1/2 stimulation resulted in a significant dose-dependent reduction in BG shedding in endometriotic cells, which was TGF-β/activin receptor-like kinase-5 (ALK-5)/mother against decapentaplegic homolog3 (SMAD3)- but not SMAD2-dependent. Inhibition of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) using the pan-MMP inhibitor GM6001 and tissue inhibitor of MMPs (TIMP3) equally attenuated BG shedding, signifying the involvement of MMPs in shedding. Likewise, recombinant BG moderately reduced the secretion of TGF-β1/2 and wound healing of endometriotic cells. TGF-β1 significantly enhanced the secretion of MMP2 and MMP3 and moderately promoted wound healing. In order to evaluate the role of BG in endometriosis, serum (n = 238) and mucus samples (n = 182) were analyzed. Intriguingly, a significant reduction in the levels of sBG in endocervical mucus but not in the serum of endometriosis patients compared to controls was observed. Collectively, these observations support a novel role for BG in the pathophysiology of endometriosis.
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- Agnes N. Mwaura
- Center of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Justus-Liebig-University, Feulgenstr. 10-12, D-35392 Giessen, Germany; (A.N.M.); (M.A.R.); (J.B.M.); (I.M.-H.)
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- Center of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Justus-Liebig-University, Feulgenstr. 10-12, D-35392 Giessen, Germany; (A.N.M.); (M.A.R.); (J.B.M.); (I.M.-H.)
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- Center of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Justus-Liebig-University, Feulgenstr. 10-12, D-35392 Giessen, Germany; (A.N.M.); (M.A.R.); (J.B.M.); (I.M.-H.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi, Nairobi 00100, Kenya;
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- Institute for Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, School of Veterinary Medicine, Justus-Liebig-University, D-35392 Giessen, Germany;
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- Center of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Justus-Liebig-University, Feulgenstr. 10-12, D-35392 Giessen, Germany; (A.N.M.); (M.A.R.); (J.B.M.); (I.M.-H.)
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- Center of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Justus-Liebig-University, Feulgenstr. 10-12, D-35392 Giessen, Germany; (A.N.M.); (M.A.R.); (J.B.M.); (I.M.-H.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel./Fax: +49-641-985-45282
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Seppala M, Thivichon-Prince B, Xavier GM, Shaffie N, Sangani I, Birjandi AA, Rooney J, Lau JNS, Dhaliwal R, Rossi O, Riaz MA, Stonehouse-Smith D, Wang Y, Papageorgiou SN, Viriot L, Cobourne MT. Gas1 Regulates Patterning of the Murine and Human Dentitions through Sonic Hedgehog. J Dent Res 2021; 101:473-482. [PMID: 34796774 PMCID: PMC8935464 DOI: 10.1177/00220345211049403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [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] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
Abstract
The mammalian dentition is a serially homogeneous structure that exhibits wide numerical and morphological variation among multiple different species. Patterning of the dentition is achieved through complex reiterative molecular signaling interactions that occur throughout the process of odontogenesis. The secreted signaling molecule Sonic hedgehog (Shh) plays a key role in this process, and the Shh coreceptor growth arrest-specific 1 (Gas1) is expressed in odontogenic mesenchyme and epithelium during multiple stages of tooth development. We show that mice engineered with Gas1 loss-of-function mutation have variation in number, morphology, and size of teeth within their molar dentition. Specifically, supernumerary teeth with variable morphology are present mesial to the first molar with high penetrance, while molar teeth are characterized by the presence of both additional and absent cusps, combined with reduced dimensions and exacerbated by the presence of a supernumerary tooth. We demonstrate that the supernumerary tooth in Gas1 mutant mice arises through proliferation and survival of vestigial tooth germs and that Gas1 function in cranial neural crest cells is essential for the regulation of tooth number, acting to restrict Wnt and downstream FGF signaling in odontogenic epithelium through facilitation of Shh signal transduction. Moreover, regulation of tooth number is independent of the additional Hedgehog coreceptors Cdon and Boc, which are also expressed in multiple regions of the developing tooth germ. Interestingly, further reduction of Hedgehog pathway activity in Shhtm6Amc hypomorphic mice leads to fusion of the molar field and reduced prevalence of supernumerary teeth in a Gas1 mutant background. Finally, we demonstrate defective coronal morphology and reduced coronal dimensions in the molar dentition of human subjects identified with pathogenic mutations in GAS1 and SHH/GAS1, suggesting that regulation of Hedgehog signaling through GAS1 is also essential for normal patterning of the human dentition.
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- M Seppala
- Centre for Craniofacial & Regenerative Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK.,Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- Laboratoire de Biologie tissulaire et Ingénierie Thérapeutique (LBTI), UMR CNRS 5305/Université de Lyon 1, IBCP, Lyon, France.,Faculté d'Odontologie, Université de Lyon 1, Université de Lyon, Lyon, France.,Service d'Odontologie, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Centre for Craniofacial & Regenerative Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK.,Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- Centre for Craniofacial & Regenerative Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- Centre for Craniofacial & Regenerative Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- Centre for Craniofacial & Regenerative Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- Centre for Craniofacial & Regenerative Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- Centre for Craniofacial & Regenerative Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK.,Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- Centre for Craniofacial & Regenerative Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- Clinic of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Laboratoire de Biologie tissulaire et Ingénierie Thérapeutique (LBTI), UMR CNRS 5305/Université de Lyon 1, IBCP, Lyon, France
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- Centre for Craniofacial & Regenerative Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK.,Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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Mecha E, Makunja R, Maoga JB, Mwaura AN, Riaz MA, Omwandho COA, Meinhold-Heerlein I, Konrad L. The Importance of Stromal Endometriosis in Thoracic Endometriosis. Cells 2021; 10:180. [PMID: 33477657 PMCID: PMC7831500 DOI: 10.3390/cells10010180] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Revised: 01/13/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Thoracic endometriosis (TE) is a rare type of endometriosis, where endometrial tissue is found in or around the lungs and is frequent among extra-pelvic endometriosis patients. Catamenial pneumothorax (CP) is the most common form of TE and is characterized by recurrent lung collapses around menstruation. In addition to histology, immunohistochemical evaluation of endometrial implants is used more frequently. In this review, we compared immunohistochemical (CPE) with histological (CPH) characterizations of TE/CP and reevaluated arguments in favor of the implantation theory of Sampson. A summary since the first immunohistochemical description in 1998 until 2019 is provided. The emphasis was on classification of endometrial implants into glands, stroma, and both together. The most remarkable finding is the very high percentage of stromal endometriosis of 52.7% (CPE) compared to 10.2% (CPH). Chest pain, dyspnea, right-sided preference, and diaphragmatic endometrial implants showed the highest percentages in both groups. No significant association was found between the recurrence rate and the various appearances of endometriosis. Sometimes in CPE (6.8%) and CPH (30.6%) no endometrial implants were identified underlining the importance of sensitive detection of endometriosis during and after surgery. We suggest that immunohistochemical evaluation should become mandatory and will improve diagnosis and classification of the disease.
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- Ezekiel Mecha
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi, Nairobi 00100, Kenya; (E.M.); (R.M.); (C.O.A.O.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi, Nairobi 00100, Kenya; (E.M.); (R.M.); (C.O.A.O.)
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- Institute of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Justus Liebig University, 35392 Giessen, Germany; (J.B.M.); (A.N.M.); (M.A.R.); (I.M.-H.)
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- Institute of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Justus Liebig University, 35392 Giessen, Germany; (J.B.M.); (A.N.M.); (M.A.R.); (I.M.-H.)
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- Institute of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Justus Liebig University, 35392 Giessen, Germany; (J.B.M.); (A.N.M.); (M.A.R.); (I.M.-H.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi, Nairobi 00100, Kenya; (E.M.); (R.M.); (C.O.A.O.)
- Deputy Vice Chancellor, Kirinyaga University, Kerugoya 10300, Kenya
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- Institute of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Justus Liebig University, 35392 Giessen, Germany; (J.B.M.); (A.N.M.); (M.A.R.); (I.M.-H.)
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- Institute of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Justus Liebig University, 35392 Giessen, Germany; (J.B.M.); (A.N.M.); (M.A.R.); (I.M.-H.)
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Konrad L, Dietze R, Riaz MA, Scheiner-Bobis G, Behnke J, Horné F, Hoerscher A, Reising C, Meinhold-Heerlein I. Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition in Endometriosis-When Does It Happen? J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9061915. [PMID: 32570986 PMCID: PMC7357060 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9061915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [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: 05/05/2020] [Revised: 06/10/2020] [Accepted: 06/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is an important process of cell remodeling characterized by the gradual loss of the epithelial phenotype and progressive gain of a mesenchymal phenotype. EMT is not an all-or-nothing process, but instead a transition of epithelial to mesenchymal cells with intermediate cell states. Recently, EMT was described in endometriosis, and many EMT-specific pathways like Twist, Snail, Slug, Zinc finger E-box-binding homeobox 1/2 (ZEB1/2), E/N-cadherin, keratins, and claudins are involved. However, as pointed out in this review, a comparison of the eutopic endometrium of women with and without endometriosis yielded only subtle changes of these EMT markers. Furthermore, only very few alterations in cell-cell contacts could be found but without changes in the epithelial phenotype. This suggests only a partial EMT which is not a prerequisite for the detachment of endometrial cells and, thus, not critical for the first step(s) in the pathogenesis of endometriosis. In contrast, the majority of changes in the EMT-related marker expression were found in the ectopic endometrium, especially in the three endometriotic entities, ovarian, peritoneal, and deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE), compared with the eutopic endometrium. In this review, we examine the most important EMT pathways described in endometriosis and propose that partial EMT might result from the interaction of endometrial implants with their surrounding microenvironment.
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- Lutz Konrad
- Institute of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Justus Liebig University Giessen, 35392 Giessen, Germany; (M.A.R.); (F.H.); (A.H.); (C.R.); (I.M.-H.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-641-985-45282
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Tumor Research (IMT), Philipps University of Marburg, 35037 Marburg, Germany;
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- Institute of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Justus Liebig University Giessen, 35392 Giessen, Germany; (M.A.R.); (F.H.); (A.H.); (C.R.); (I.M.-H.)
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- Institute for Veterinary-Physiology and -Biochemistry, School of Veterinary Medicine, Justus-Liebig-University, 35390 Gießen, Germany;
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- Department of General Pediatrics and Neonatalogy, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Universities of Giessen and Marburg Lung Center (UGMLC), Member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL), 35392 Giessen, Germany;
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- Institute of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Justus Liebig University Giessen, 35392 Giessen, Germany; (M.A.R.); (F.H.); (A.H.); (C.R.); (I.M.-H.)
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- Institute of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Justus Liebig University Giessen, 35392 Giessen, Germany; (M.A.R.); (F.H.); (A.H.); (C.R.); (I.M.-H.)
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- Institute of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Justus Liebig University Giessen, 35392 Giessen, Germany; (M.A.R.); (F.H.); (A.H.); (C.R.); (I.M.-H.)
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- Institute of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Justus Liebig University Giessen, 35392 Giessen, Germany; (M.A.R.); (F.H.); (A.H.); (C.R.); (I.M.-H.)
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Tetreau G, Bayyareddy K, Jones CM, Stalinski R, Riaz MA, Paris M, David JP, Adang MJ, Després L. Larval midgut modifications associated with Bti resistance in the yellow fever mosquito using proteomic and transcriptomic approaches. BMC Genomics 2012; 13:248. [PMID: 22703117 PMCID: PMC3460780 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2164-13-248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2012] [Accepted: 05/25/2012] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis (Bti) is a natural larval mosquito pathogen producing pore-forming toxins targeting the midgut of Diptera larvae. It is used worldwide for mosquito control. Resistance mechanisms of an Aedes aegypti laboratory strain selected for 30 generations with field-collected leaf litter containing Bti toxins were investigated in larval midguts at two levels: 1. gene transcription using DNA microarray and RT-qPCR and 2. differential expression of brush border membrane proteins using DIGE (Differential In Gel Electrophoresis). RESULTS Several Bti Cry toxin receptors including alkaline phosphatases and N-aminopeptidases and toxin-binding V-ATPases exhibited altered expression levels in the resistant strain. The under-expression of putative Bti-receptors is consistent with Bt-resistance mechanisms previously described in Lepidoptera. Four soluble metalloproteinases were found under-transcribed together with a drastic decrease of metalloproteinases activity in the resistant strain, suggesting a role in resistance by decreasing the amount of activated Cry toxins in the larval midgut. CONCLUSIONS By combining transcriptomic and proteomic approaches, we detected expression changes at nearly each step of the ingestion-to-infection process, providing a short list of genes and proteins potentially involved in Bti-resistance whose implication needs to be validated. Collectively, these results open the way to further functional analyses to better characterize Bti-resistance mechanisms in mosquitoes.
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- Guillaume Tetreau
- Laboratoire d'Ecologie Alpine, LECA-UMR 5553, Université de Grenoble 1, BP 53, 38041 Grenoble cedex 09, France.
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Poupardin R, Riaz MA, Vontas J, David JP, Reynaud S. Transcription profiling of eleven cytochrome P450s potentially involved in xenobiotic metabolism in the mosquito Aedes aegypti. Insect Mol Biol 2010; 19:185-193. [PMID: 20041961 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2583.2009.00967.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Transcription profiles of 11 Aedes aegypti P450 genes from CYP6 and CYP9 subfamilies potentially involved in xenobiotic metabolism were investigated. Many genes were preferentially transcribed in tissues classically involved in xenobiotic metabolism including midgut and Malpighian tubules. Life-stage transcription profiling revealed important variations amongst larvae, pupae, and adult males and females. Exposure of mosquito larvae to sub-lethal doses of three xenobiotics induced the transcription of several genes with an induction peak after 48 to 72 h exposure. Several CYP genes were also induced by oxidative stress and one gene strongly responded to 20-hydroxyecdysone. Overall, this study revealed that these P450s show different transcription profiles according to xenobiotic exposures, life stages or sex. Their putative chemoprotective functions are discussed.
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- R Poupardin
- Laboratoire d'Ecologie Alpine (LECA, UMR 5553 CNRS-Université) Grenoble, France
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Klanrit P, Taebunpakul P, Flinterman MB, Odell EW, Riaz MA, Melino G, Salomoni P, Mymryk JS, Gäken J, Farzaneh F, Tavassoli M. PML involvement in the p73-mediated E1A-induced suppression of EGFR and induction of apoptosis in head and neck cancers. Oncogene 2009; 28:3499-512. [PMID: 19597475 DOI: 10.1038/onc.2009.191] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase is commonly overexpressed in human cancers; however, the cellular mechanisms regulating EGFR expression remain unclear. p53, p63 and p73 are transcription factors regulating many cellular targets involved in controlling the cell cycle and apoptosis. p53 activates EGFR expression, whereas TAp63 represses EGFR transcription. The involvement of p73 in the regulation of EGFR has not been reported. Here, a strong correlation between EGFR overexpression and increased levels of the oncogenic DeltaNp73 isoform in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) cell lines was observed. Ectopic expression of TAp73, particularly TAp73beta, resulted in suppression of the EGFR promoter, significant downregulation of EGFR protein and efficient induction of cell death in all six EGFR-overexpressing HNSCC cell lines. EGFR overexpression from a heterologous LTR promoter protected lung cancer cells from TAp73beta-induced EGFR suppression and apoptosis. Expression of TAp73beta efficiently induced promyelocytic leukaemia (PML) protein expression and PML knockdown by shRNA attenuated the downregulation of EGFR and induction of apoptosis by p73 in HNSCC cells. Furthermore, PML was found to be important for E1A-induced suppression of EGFR and subsequent killing of HNSCC cells. Our data therefore suggest a novel pathway involving PML and p73 in the regulation of EGFR expression.
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- P Klanrit
- Head and Neck Oncology Group, King's College London Dental Institute, Guy's Hospital Campus, London SE1 9RT, UK
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Successful embolisation of active bleeding from the superior gluteal artery seen in two patients within the last 12 months is described. Both patients had extensive abdominal and pelvic injuries. One patient eventually died from renal failure and a perforated colon. The other patient is mobile and has been periodically seen in the out-patient department over the past nine months. In both instances, haemorrhage was at the sacrosciatic notch. Early angiography, in patients with extensive pelvic trauma and major blood requirements, with intent to embolise any identifiable bleeding source would appear to be the best initial manoeuvre to prevent exsanguination.
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Joyce PF, Sundaram M, Riaz MA, Wolverson MK, Barner HB, Hoffman RJ. Embolization of extensive peripheral angiodysplasias. The alternative to radical surgery. Arch Surg 1980; 115:665-8. [PMID: 6445724 DOI: 10.1001/archsurg.1980.01380050085021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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We describe two patients with extensive pelvic and lower limb angiodysplasias, in whom hemodynamic complications subsequently developed. These have been treated by selective angiography and multiple percutaneous transcatheter embolizations with satisfactory results (1 1/2 to four years of follow-up). One patient had had three previous operations with no improvement; amputation was the only surgical alternative. In the other patient, hip disarticulation and hemipelvectomy was seriously considered because of cardiac failure not responding to medical therapy. We review the literature and use our cases to illustrate points of technique and reemphasize the essential role of therapeutic embolization in the management of extensive angiodysplasia.
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Wolverson MK, Jagannadharao B, Sundaram M, Riaz MA, Nalesnik WJ, Houttuin E. CT in localization of impalpable cryptorchid testes. AJR Am J Roentgenol 1980; 134:725-9. [PMID: 6102432 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.134.4.725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Computed tomography was used for preoperative localization in 12 patients with undescended testes. Because three patients had bilateral involvement, 15 absent or undescended testes were studied. Surgical confirmation of the CT findings was obtained in 12 instances. Confirmation was not obtained in one patient who refused operation and it was considered incomplete in another due to limited surgical exploration. There was one incorrect localization. The procedure is quick, simple, noninvasive, and can be performed at all ages. The testicular radiation exposure was considered acceptable on the basis of phantom measurement. The lowest possible exposure factors were used on all patients. CT findings assisted planning of operative procedures and in some cases enabled more limited and shorter operations.
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A recent publication showed the earliest signs of renal osteodystrophy in patients on maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) to occur in the tufts [1]. We present three patients on MHD, in two of whom the earliest unequivocal radiographic improvement was seen in the tufts. The third patient had been on MHD and, following subtotal parathyroidectomy, showed significant osseous improvement in the hands with relatively equal improvement in the hands with relatively equal improvement in the tufts and middle phalanges. It appears that, with the use of routine primary or secondary magnification, the tufts are radiographically a highly sensitive site for both the early occurrence and improvement of osteodystrophy in patients on MHD. We are not aware of any previous publication pointing out exclusive improvement in the tufts in patients on MHD with virtually no change in the mid-phalanges. Two of these three cases illustrate that renal osteodystrophy is reversible by maintenance hemodialysis alone.
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Wolverson MK, Jagannadharao B, Sundaram M, Joyce PF, Riaz MA, Shields JB. CT as a primary diagnostic method in evaluating intraabdominal abscess. AJR Am J Roentgenol 1979; 133:1089-95. [PMID: 116499 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.133.6.1089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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In 19 cases, a correct diagnosis of intraabdominal abscess was made by CT body scanning. There was one false-positive diagnosis and initially one false-negative diagnosis. CT proved to be an efficient imaging method for diagnosis, for planning of therapeutic procedures, and in monitoring response to operative or conservative treatment. It has advantages over ultrasound and gallium scanning especially in severely ill, postoperative, and obese subjects. In addition, needle aspiration under CT control is readily performed and can be undertaken at the same examination. Confirmation of the diagnosis and therapeutic aspiration with or without introduction of a drainage catheter can then be undertaken.
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Sundaram M, Joyce PF, Shields JB, Riaz MA, Sagar S. Terminal phalangeal tufts: earliest site of renal osteodystrophy findings in hemodialysis patients. AJR Am J Roentgenol 1979; 133:25-9. [PMID: 110065 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.133.1.25] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Direct magnificaiton of the hands of 44 patients on maintenance hemodialysis showed that the earliest unequivocal changes of renal osteodystrophy occur in the tufts. Some workers made a similar observation, but no previous objective study confirmed or refuted the sensitivity of the tufts in the diagnosis of renal osteodystrophy. The macroradiograph is consistently reproducible and serves as an excellent visual record of subtle changes.
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