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Presence of ectopic germinal center structures in autoimmune hepatitis. Clin Immunol 2024; 259:109876. [PMID: 38145857 DOI: 10.1016/j.clim.2023.109876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/27/2023]
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Autoimmune tissues may contain ectopic germinal centers (EGCs). However, these structures have never been described in the liver of patients suffering from autoimmune hepatitis (AIH). We retrospectively reviewed histological features of 120 definite AIH cases, and found 10 cases harboring markers of EGCs. In these cases, CD21+ follicular dendritic cells were intermixed with CD3+ T and CD20+ B lymphocytes. The latter expressed the GC-specific marker bcl6, and some were proliferative as assessed by Ki67 expression. Antibody-secreting cells (ASCs) defined by expression of the mum-1 transcription factor and presence of cytoplasmic IgMs were usually present in the periphery of these structures, but some were also present within the EGCs. Notably, some ASCs were IgG-switched. Common treatment applied to AIH patients achieved biochemical normalization as efficiently as in patients without EGCs. In the present study, we provide the proof for the occurrence of functional EGCs enabling differentiation of B cells into ASCs and occurrence of immunoglobulin switch in AIH livers.
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Digital support for quality assurance in 24-hour caregiving at home: a randomized controlled trial investigating the effects on quality of life and professional skills of paid 24h-caregivers. BMC Geriatr 2023; 23:750. [PMID: 37974112 PMCID: PMC10655364 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-023-04454-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Regarding the care of older adults, 24-h home-care represents a cornerstone, with > 32,000 service users in Austria. Our research project 24hQuAALity aimed to develop and evaluate a distributed client-server software solution for the support and quality assurance of this home-care service. In this trial, we investigated the effects of this intervention on the quality of life and professional skills of paid 24h-caregivers in Austria. METHODS The application used in our study comprises an e-learning platform, an integrated emergency management, networking opportunities, and an electronic care documentation system in the native language of the 24h-caregivers. The trial was conducted using a parallel three-arm study design to evaluate (i) a control group, which performed usual home care, (ii) a partial intervention group, which used the e-learning and networking platforms, and (iii) a full intervention group, which used the entire intervention (e-learning platform, networking platform, and digital care documentation). Primary self-reported outcomes were the standardized ASCOT for Carers score and a score based on responses to project-specific efficacy questions. RESULTS Among the 110 24h-caregivers who were randomly classified into the three groups, ASCOT for Carers score data were available for 57 and 35 24h-caregivers at 5- and 9-month follow-up examinations, respectively. At 9 months, 24h-caregivers receiving any intervention rated the ASCOT for Carers score (not significantly) better than the controls (p = 0.05, ηp2 = 0.15), mainly in the domain "feeling encouraged and supported". At 9 months, 24h-caregivers receiving any intervention rated the project-specific Efficacy score significantly better than the controls (p = 0.02, ηp2 = 0.20), mainly due to better ratings in the subitems "satisfaction with current docu", "docu supports doing my job", " I'm well prepared for emergencies", "my professional skills are adequate for doing my job", and "communication with contacts". CONCLUSIONS Providing e-learning and e-documentation devices to 24h-caregivers improved their care-related quality of life, mainly because they felt more encouraged and supported. Moreover, these interventions improved their self-perceived professional skills. As an extrapolation of findings, we found that these interventions could empower 24h-caregivers and improve the quality of home-care services provided by them. TRIAL REGISTRATION Digital Support for Quality Assurance in 24-h Caregiving at Home was registered and posted on the ClinicalTrials.gov public website (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04581538).
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3-O sulfation of syndecan-1 mediated by the sulfotransferase HS3ST3a1 enhances myeloma aggressiveness. Matrix Biol 2023; 120:60-75. [PMID: 37201729 DOI: 10.1016/j.matbio.2023.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Multiple myeloma is a hematological neoplasm derived from plasma cells invariably developing in the bone marrow (BM). The persisting clinical challenge in MM resides in its high ability to resist drugs as shown by the frequent relapses observed in patients regardless of the treatment applied. In a mouse model of MM, we identified a subpopulation of cells harboring increased resistance to current MM drugs. These cells bound a proliferation inducing ligand (APRIL), a key MM promoting/survival factor. APRIL binding involved the heparan sulfate (HS) chain present on syndecan-1 (SDC-1), and correlated with reactivity to the anti-HS antibody 10e4. 10e4+cells had a high proliferation activity, and were able to form colonies in 3-D cultures. 10e4+ cells were the only cells able to develop in BM after intravenous injection. They also resisted drugs in vivo, since their number increased after treatment in BM. Notably, 10e4+ cells differentiated into 10e4- cells upon in vitro and in vivo expansion. Expression of one sulfotransferase, HS3ST3a1, allowed modification of syndecan-1 to confer reactivity to 10e4 and binding to APRIL. HS3ST3a1 deletion inhibited tumorigenesis in BM. Notably, the two populations coexisted at a variable frequency in the BM of MM patients at diagnosis. In total, our results indicate that 3-O-sulfation on SDC-1 carried out by HS3ST3a1 defines aggressive MM cells, and that targeting of this enzyme could possibly be used to better control drug resistance.
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Results of the requirement analysis as part of the Austrian research project linked care. Eur J Public Health 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckac131.291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Sufficient information is the foundation for efficient and high-quality health care services. In the field of extramural health care, this challenge is particularly evident: missing or insufficient information can lead to underuse, overuse, or misuse of health care, e.g. due to the necessity of multiple assessments or lack of relevant information. The noticeable shortage of health care professionals further underscores the urgent need for efficient and quality-assured health care services. The aim of the project LICA - linked care - is to provide a platform for better coordination and information exchange between health professionals involved in home care, with a focus on ICT in nursing in Austria. The project is funded by the Austrian Research Promotion agency (FFG) as part of the “benefit - demografischer Wandel als Chance” program (April 2020-March 2025). The requirement analysis was conducted from April to December 2021. In light of the user-centered approach a mix of methods was chosen, consisting of: literature analysis, 5 guideline-based focus group interviews, guideline-based expert interviews n = 44 (people in need of care n = 23, health professionals n = 21), documentation-analysis (4 care documentation systems - from participating project partners) and working diaries: n = 5 on 5 consecutive working days (=25 diaries). Therefore, three main target groups were identified: i) people in need of care, ii) healthcare professionals and iii) healthcare providers. The data were analyzed using a qualitative content analysis based on Kuckartz. The main results regarding the status quo are: i) different documentation systems are utilized, ii) lack of digitized documents, iii) currently no standardized documentation system is in use. Thus, following requirements could be identified: i) interoperability with existing systems, ii) setting comprehensive function, iii) usability, iv) interdisciplinary readability, v) error-management, and vi) proper data protection measures.
Key messages
• Healthcare systems are under great pressure worldwide. Innovative solutions can help maintain and improve the quality and efficacy of healthcare services.
• Gapless and efficient information provision is a key essential to high quality healthcare. The project offers a user-centric approach to develop a platform for connectivity of existing systems.
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Using an off-the-Shelf Platform to Develop a Gender-Sensitive Health Care Robot for Older Adults and Chronically Ill People. AGING AND HEALTH RESEARCH 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ahr.2022.100072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Fatal autochthonous fulminant hepatitis E early after allogeneic stem cell transplantation. Bone Marrow Transplant 2017; 52:643-645. [PMID: 28067868 DOI: 10.1038/bmt.2016.337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Assistive Solutions in Practice: Experiences from AAL Pilot Regions in Austria. Stud Health Technol Inform 2017; 236:184-195. [PMID: 28508795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Since 2012 six AAL pilot regions were launched in Austria. The main goal of these pilot regions is to evaluate the impact of AAL technologies in daily use considering the entire value chain. Additionally, go-to market strategies for assistive technologies based on an involvement of all relevant stakeholders are developed. Within this paper an overview of the specific objectives, approaches and the status of all Austrian AAL pilot regions is given. Taking into account the different experiences of the different pilot regions, specific challenges in establishing, implementing and sustaining pilot region projects are discussed and lessons-learned are presented. Results show that a careful planning of all project phases taking into account available resources is crucial for the successful implementation of an AAL pilot region. In particular, this applies to all activities related to the active involvement of end-users.
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Cracking word problems with sketches, tables, calculations and reasoning: Do all Primary students benefit equally from using them? PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2016.05.317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Ultrasonographic assessment of liver fibrosis with computer-assisted analysis of liver surface irregularities. Diagn Interv Imaging 2015; 96:941-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.diii.2015.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2014] [Revised: 01/06/2015] [Accepted: 02/16/2015] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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P134 IL28B associated polymorphism, RS12979860, controls the activity of liver lymphocytes. Cytokine 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2012.06.226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Fibrosis progression under maintenance interferon in hepatitis C is better detected by blood test than liver morphometry. J Viral Hepat 2012; 19:e143-53. [PMID: 22239512 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2893.2011.01531.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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We evaluated whether quantitative measurements of liver fibrosis with recently developed diagnostics outperform histological staging in detecting natural or interferon-induced changes. We compared Metavir staging, morphometry (area and fractal dimension) and six blood tests in 157 patients with chronic hepatitis C from two trials testing maintenance interferon for 96 weeks. Paired liver biopsies and blood tests were available for 101 patients, and there was a significant improvement in Metavir activity and a significant increase in blood tests reflecting fibrosis quantity in patients treated with interferon when compared with controls - all per cent changes in histological fibrosis measures were significantly increased in F1 vs F2-4 stages only in the interferon group. For the whole population studied between weeks 0 and 96, there was significant progression only in the area of fibrosis (AOF) (P = 0.026), FibroMeter (P = 0.020) and CirrhoMeter (P = 0.003). With regards to dynamic reproducibility, agreement was good (r(ic) ≥ 0.72) only for Metavir fibrosis score, FibroMeter and CirrhoMeter. The per cent change in AOF was significantly higher than that of fractal dimension (P = 0.003) or Metavir fibrosis score (P = 0.015). CirrhoMeter was the only blood test with a change significantly higher than that of AOF (P = 0.039). AOF and two blood tests, reflecting fibrosis quantity, have high sensitivity and/or reproducibility permitting the detection of a small progression in liver fibrosis over two years. A blood test reflecting fibrosis quantity is more sensitive and reproducible than morphometry. The study also shows that maintenance interferon does not improve fibrosis, whatever its stage.
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Metformin plus pentoxifylline versus prescriptive diet in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH): a randomized controlled pilot trial. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009; 33:984-6. [PMID: 19646832 DOI: 10.1016/j.gcb.2009.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2009] [Revised: 04/21/2009] [Accepted: 05/18/2009] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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P640 Fatal viral opportunistic infections and Epstein-Barr virus positive large B-cell lymphoma after alemtuzumab treatment for a refractory Sezary syndrome. Int J Antimicrob Agents 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/s0924-8579(07)70482-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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P1886 Meta-analysis of blood scores for liverfibrosis in chronic hepatitis C. Int J Antimicrob Agents 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/s0924-8579(07)71725-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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[Diagnosis and post-operative evolution of patients operated for adrenal adenoma (Conn syndrome). A 12-years retrospective study]. ARCHIVES DES MALADIES DU COEUR ET DES VAISSEAUX 2007; 100:121-5. [PMID: 17474497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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The prevalence and characteristics of patients operated for adrenal adenoma (Conn syndrome) as well as their post-operative arterial pressure evolution are varying through literature. Our aim was to report the Grenoble University Hospital experience. From 1993 to 2005, 24 patients (mean age = 46 +/-11 years) presented the biological criteria of primary hyperaldosteronism and benefited from adrenalectomy with confirmation of adrenal adenoma. All had an uncontrolled hypertension, refractory in 42% of cases, with a hypokaliemia (mean = 2.65 +/- 0.47 mmol/l). All adenomas measured more than 10 mm in scanner imaging. After a mean post-operative follow-up of 46 +/- 43 months, 70% of them were normotensive, with (45%) or without (25%) anti-hypertensive therapy. the post-operative kaliemia was normal in all cases. Only 25% had post-operative hormonal dosages for control. Post-operative spontaneous normotensive patients had, at the diagnosis of adrenal adenoma, a more recent and non-refractory hypertension, with a lower number of antihypertensive drugs, a better response to spirinolactone and higher aldosterone plasmatic levels. Two lessons can be taken from this study: 1) Whether 70% of patients operated for adrenal adenoma are normotensive (with or without treatement) post-operatively, only 25% are definitely cured after 4 years. Factors associated to a post-operative cure highlight the interest of an ealy diagnosis. 2) There is probably an underdiagnosis of adrenal adenoma (Conn syndrome) because neither adenomas with normokaliemia, nor adenomas <10 mm in scanner imaging have ever been diagnosed or at least, sent to surgery.
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Inflammatory pseudotumour of the liver: a variant rich in giant atypical reactive dendritic cells. Histopathology 2007; 50:400-3. [PMID: 17257145 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2559.2007.02593.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Caractérisation moléculaire d’un adénome de Conn sensible à l’orthostatisme mimant un hyperaldostéronisme primaire idiopathique. Ann Pathol 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/s0242-6498(06)78471-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Longitudinal evaluation of a fibrosis index combining MMP-1 and PIIINP compared with MMP-9, TIMP-1 and hyaluronic acid in patients with chronic hepatitis C treated by interferon-alpha and ribavirin. J Viral Hepat 2006; 13:643-51. [PMID: 16970595 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2893.2006.00730.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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We have recently described a fibrosis index combining serum procollagen type III N-terminal peptide (PIIINP) and matrix metalloproteinase 1 (MMP-1) concentrations for evaluating the amount of liver fibrosis in chronic hepatitis C patients. The aims of the present study were to validate this score in another cohort of patients and to assess its variations along those of TIMP-1, hyaluronic acid (HA) and MMP-9 during antiviral treatment. Seventy-nine patients treated by interferon-alpha and ribavirin for 24 or 48 weeks were included. A liver biopsy was performed within the 6 months before the start of treatment. Serum markers were measured in serum collected the day of the liver biopsy, at start of treatment, and every 3 months during treatment and a 6-month follow-up period. The PIIINP/MMP-1 index was significantly correlated to the METAVIR fibrosis (r = 0.68, P < 0.001). Its overall diagnostic value defined by the area under the receiver operating characteristics curves was 0.77 for discriminating F1 vs F2F3F4, and 0.81 for discriminating F1F2 vs F3F4, and was better than that observed for HA and TIMP-1. At the end of follow-up, the PIIINP/MMP-1 index significantly decreased in responders and remained stable in nonresponder patients. This decrease occurred early and continued regularly during the treatment period. This variation was because of both a decrease of PIIINP and an increase of MMP-1 concentrations. HA and TIMP-1 serum concentrations were also significantly lower at the end of follow-up in responder patients, but early changes were minimal and not influenced by the response to treatment. Our study shows that a noninvasive index combining PIIINP and MMP-1 is a useful tool to follow-up fibrosis change during and after antiviral therapy chronic hepatitis C patients.
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P.047 Diagnostic accuracy of MP3 score compared to hyaluronate and fibrotest for evaluating liver fibrosis in chronic hepatitis B. J Clin Virol 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/s1386-6532(06)80230-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Métastase pelvienne intramusculaire d’un carcinome différencié de la thyroïde. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2004; 129:100-2. [PMID: 15050181 DOI: 10.1016/j.anchir.2003.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2003] [Accepted: 11/19/2003] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Authors report on a case of one intramuscular metastasis from a non-medullary differentiated thyroid carcinoma. Muscular metastasis are rare in this pathology. Moreover, body-scanning scintigraphic interpretation is difficult for the pelvic area. False-positive are numerous and a very precise topographical diagnosis is required to choose the best surgical approach. Authors propose a specific management of different imaging methods for such a metastatic site. They associate a CT scan and a multiplanar iodine and technetium scintigraphy.
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34BetaE12 expression along the whole spectrum of neuroendocrine proliferations of the lung, from neuroendocrine cell hyperplasia to small cell carcinoma. Histopathology 2003; 42:156-66. [PMID: 12558748 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2559.2003.01541.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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AIMS Monoclonal antibody 34betaE12 (Ck34betaE12) recognizes a set of cytokeratins (1, 5, 10, 14) expressed in normal stratified squamous epithelium. We have recently reported its expression in squamous cell carcinoma and basaloid carcinoma, in contrast to large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma, an entity with overlapping morphological features with basaloid carcinoma. We have now examined the role of Ck34betaE12 in discriminating between neuroendocrine and non-neuroendocrine proliferations. METHODS AND RESULTS We performed an immunohistochemical study of 228 cases, comprising the whole spectrum of lung neuroendocrine proliferations and tumours. All cases of neuroendocrine cell hyperplasia (n = 15), tumorlet (n = 23), typical carcinoid (n = 27) and atypical carcinoid (n = 23) were completely negative for Ck34betaE12. Although the neuroendocrine cells of small cell lung carcinoma and large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma were consistently negative, a strong and diffuse positive staining was found in the non-neuroendocrine components of combined small cell carcinoma (three of eight cases) and combined large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (11 of 12 cases). In addition, scattered Ck34betaE12+ cells were noted in 11 of 64 (17%) large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma and in seven of 56 (12.5%) small cell carcinoma, which were not obviously histologically combined. This heterogeneity of high-grade neuroendocrine tumours was not observed in carcinoids which lack Ck34betaE12 clusters of reactive cells. There was mutual exclusion between expression of neuroendocrine markers and that of Ck34betaE12. CONCLUSION We conclude that 34betaE12 expression excludes the neuroendocrine nature of tumour cells and uncovers the real frequency of combined forms in high-grade neuroendocrine tumours.
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Thyroid transcription factor 1 and cytokeratins 1, 5, 10, 14 (34betaE12) expression in basaloid and large-cell neuroendocrine carcinomas of the lung. Hum Pathol 2001; 32:918-25. [PMID: 11567220 DOI: 10.1053/hupa.2001.27110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 140] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Basaloid carcinoma (BC) and large-cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC) are 2 recently recognized variants of large-cell lung carcinomas that may overlap in their morphology, and are discriminated by expression of neuroendocrine markers in LCNEC. Because thyroid transcription factor 1 (TTF-1) is expressed in lung adenocarcinomas but not in squamous cell carcinomas (SCC), and 34betaE12 recognizes a set of high-molecular-weight cytokeratins characteristic of basal stem cells, we hypothesized that these 2 markers could help in distinguishing BC from LCNEC. Immunostaining for TTF-1 was detected in 40.9% of pure LCNEC but in no BC or basaloid variant of SCC. In contrast, immunoreactivity for 34betaE12 was shown in all BC and basaloid variant of SCC but in only 1 LCNEC. Bouin fixation was less efficient than formalin in the immunodetection of both markers for its well-known deleterious effect on antigen preservation. Specificity of TTF-1 for LCNEC (100%) and that of 34betaE12 for BC (98.3%) exceeded that of NE markers for distinction of these 2 entities. These data show that TTF-1 and 34betaE12, in association with specific neuroendocrine markers, represent a useful panel of antibodies in differentiating carcinomas presenting with a solid pattern, palisading, or pseudorosettes, the expression of TTF-1 excluding the diagnosis of BC, and staining with 34betaE12 excluding pure LCNEC.
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Divergent differentiation in neuroendocrine lung tumors. Semin Diagn Pathol 2000; 17:138-48. [PMID: 10839614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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The classification of neuroendocrine (NE) lung tumors has been revised in the 1999 World Health Organization (WHO) classification of lung tumors, allowing sharp morphological definition of typical versus atypical carcinoids, and atypical carcinoids versus large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC), a newly described class of high-grade NE lung tumors which differs from small-cell lung cancer by a large-cell phenotype. Divergent differentiation accounts for the high frequency of glandular differentiation with mucin production, and ultrastructural features in carcinoids and LCNEC, and low frequency of squamous differentiation in both LCNEC and SCLC. Specific NE markers (chromogranin, synaptophysin, neural cell adhesion molecule) and epithelial markers consistently negative in neuroendocrine components (cytokeratins 1, 5, 10, 14; epidermal growth factor (EGF)-receptor, human leukocyte antigen beta 2 (HLA-beta2) microglobuline) help to recognize divergent differentiation in NE tumors. At morphological level, divergent differentiation in NE tumors is recognized in WHO classification as variants: combined SCLC and combined LCNEC. The derivation of all lung tumors from a common endodermal stem cell and adoption of amine precursor uptake and decarboxylation properties by this endodermal stem cell explains divergent differentiation in NE lung tumors and the occurrence of NE subsets in NSCLC.
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MESH Headings
- Biomarkers, Tumor/analysis
- Carcinoid Tumor/chemistry
- Carcinoid Tumor/classification
- Carcinoid Tumor/diagnosis
- Carcinoid Tumor/secondary
- Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine/chemistry
- Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine/classification
- Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine/diagnosis
- Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine/secondary
- Carcinoma, Small Cell/chemistry
- Carcinoma, Small Cell/classification
- Carcinoma, Small Cell/diagnosis
- Carcinoma, Small Cell/secondary
- Cell Differentiation
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Humans
- Hyperplasia
- Immunohistochemistry
- Lung Neoplasms/chemistry
- Lung Neoplasms/classification
- Lung Neoplasms/diagnosis
- Neoplasm Proteins/analysis
- Neurosecretory Systems/pathology
- World Health Organization
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Neural cell adhesion molecules (NCAM) are adhesion molecules expressed by neural and neuroendocrine tumors and a few biphasic tumors such as synovialosarcomas and breast phyllode tumors. To investigate NCAM expression in mesotheliomas, we studied 26 cases of epithelioid (n = 12), biphasic (n = 11), and sarcomatoid (n = 3) malignant mesotheliomas (MM), in comparison with normal mesothelium, and 50 primary non-small cell lung carcinomas (NSCLC) (25 adenocarcinomas [ADC] and 25 squamous cell carcinomas [SCC]), using electron microscopy as a gold standard for recognition of MM. NCAM reactivity using 123C3 antibody was compared with that of NE markers such as chromogranin A and synaptophysin. Although normal mesothelium remains negative, NCAM was expressed in 19 of 26 MM (73%) with a membranous staining on frozen or paraffin sections. In 6 of 12 epithelioid MM, the tumor cells expressed NCAM, whereas in 5 cases stromal fibroblasts showed a strong but focal staining. In 11 biphasic MM, 4 presented an NCAM reactivity of both epithelioid and spindle cell components, whereas in 7, only fusiform component was NCAM positive. Two of 3 sarcomatoid MM showed an NCAM expression. Chromogranin expression was never seen, whereas synaptophysin was noticed in 2 cases. No case of NSCLC showed membranous 123C3 staining, whereas 2 ADC weakly expressed synaptophysin. We conclude that NCAM expression in MM is reminiscent of its expression in mesoderm during fetal life and consistent with that reported in other biphasic tumors. These data show that NCAM expression occurs in 73% of MM, highly exceeding that observed in lung cancer.
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P1 Facteurs pronostiques d'une série de 104 carcinomes canalaires in situ traités par chirurgie ou association radiochirurgicale. Cancer Radiother 1998. [DOI: 10.1016/s1278-3218(98)80043-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Effects of a 33 residue interleukin-1 beta peptide and the antioxidant PQQ on interleukin-1 beta-mediated inhibition of glucose-stimulated insulin release from cultured mouse pancreatic islets. RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS IN MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 1996; 94:115-28. [PMID: 8987109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Interleukin-1 beta (IL-1 beta) significantly inhibits insulin secretion from glucose stimulated islet cells. The mechanism for this inhibition has been hypothesized to be due to stimulation of the inducible form of nitric oxide synthase and a resulting increase in nitric oxide (NO) concentration. Ways to block the effect of IL-1 beta have focused on blocking the binding of IL-1 beta to the IL-1 receptor and the use of antioxidants to neutralize increases in NO. This report focuses on a 33 residue peptide synthesized based on the C-terminal region of the IL-1 beta molecule, a reported binding site of the IL-1 beta molecule, and the redoxcycling antioxidant pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ). The 33 residue peptide did not function as an antagonist, but as a weak agonist. High concentrations of PQQ itself inhibited glucose-dependent insulin release while low concentrations did not. PQQ had no effect on the actions of IL-1 beta. Three isosteric and isomeric analogues of PQQ were also investigated. One of the PQQ isomers had an inhibitory effect on insulin secretion at low concentrations where PQQ had no effect. These results reflect the sensitivity of islets to oxidative stress.
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RNA editing in the mitochondria of kinetoplastid protoza involves the insertion and/or deletion of precise numbers of uridine residues at precise locations in the numbers of uridine residues at precise locations in the transcribed RNA of certain genes. These genes are known as cryptogenes. In this paper we study computational algorithms to search for unknown cryptogenes and for the associated templates for insertion of uridines, gRNA sequences. The pairwise similarity search algorithm of Smith and Waterman (1) is modified to study this problem. The algorithm searches for unknown gRNAs given the cryptogene sequence. The method is tested on 4 known cryptogenes from L.tarentolae which are known to have 7 associated gRNAs. The statistical distribution of the longest gRNA when comparing random sequences is derived. Finally we develop an algorithm to search for cryptogenes using amino acid sequences from related proteins.
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