1
|
Braczkowski RS, Kwiatkowski R, Danikiewicz A, Górczyńska-Kosiorz S, Trautsolt W, Braczkowska B, Grzeszczak W. Vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms and prostate cancer. J BIOL REG HOMEOS AG 2018; 32:1245-1248. [PMID: 30334420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
Abstract
Prostate cancer (PC) is the most common cancer among men worldwide and its pathogenesis is complex. The development of PC depends on family and environmental factors. Vitamin D can be associated with both of these factors. Its reduced serum concentration has been reported in a number of tumors. However, in the case of PC, the study results are conflicting. Polymorphism of VDR gene may also be involved in the development of this cancer. The aim of the study was to compare the frequency of selected polymorphisms in patients with PC and in men without this disease. Seventy-two Caucasian males aged 35-75 years with histologically proven PC (T1/T2) were enrolled in the study group. Seventy-two random age-matched Caucasian out-patient subjects formed the control group. VDR (FokI, BsmI and TaqI) gene polymorphism (rs2228570, rs1544410, rs731236) was determined by TaqMan® SNP Genotyping. The Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium (HWE) - p> 0.05 was in all studied polymorphisms. Deviations from the HWE were not found. There were no differences between the study group and the control group. No difference was found when the groups were compared in terms of age or the Gleason score.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - R Kwiatkowski
- S. Leszczyński Memory, City Hospital Katowice, Radiotherapy Branch, Katowice, Poland
| | - A Danikiewicz
- Deptartment of Nutrition-Related Disease Prevention, School of Public Health Bytom, Medical University of Silesia Katowice, Poland
| | - S Górczyńska-Kosiorz
- Department of Internal Medicine, Diabetology and Nephrology Zabrze Medical University of Silesia Katowice, Poland
| | - W Trautsolt
- Department of Internal Medicine, Diabetology and Nephrology Zabrze Medical University of Silesia Katowice, Poland
| | - B Braczkowska
- Department of Epidemiology Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
| | - W Grzeszczak
- Department of Internal Medicine, Diabetology and Nephrology Zabrze Medical University of Silesia Katowice, Poland
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Adamczyk P, Werner A, Bach M, Żywiec J, Czekajło A, Grzeszczak W, Drozdzowska B, Pluskiewicz W. Risk Factors for Fractures Identified in the Algorithm Developed in 5-Year Follow-Up of Postmenopausal Women From RAC-OST-POL Study. J Clin Densitom 2018; 21:213-219. [PMID: 28826886 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocd.2017.07.005] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2017] [Revised: 07/07/2017] [Accepted: 07/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
The aim of the study was to establish factors with an impact on fracture risk and to develop an algorithm to predict osteoporotic fracture. A total of 978 postmenopausal women from the epidemiological, population-based RAC-OST-POL study with a mean age of 65.7 ± 7.3 years were enrolled. At baseline, bone mineral density at hip and clinical risk factors for fracture were collected. Afterward, each person was asked annually on fracture incidence in the 5-year follow-up. Finally, data for complete 5-year observation were gathered for the group of 802 patients. During the follow-up, 92 osteoporotic fractures occurred in 78 women. The most common fracture site was the forearm (n = 45). The following baseline factors were found as significant for fracture incidence: femoral neck bone mineral density, prior fractures, steroid use, falls within previous 12 months, and height. Fracture risk was predicted by the following formula: Riskoffractureincidence=11+e-(-9.899+1.077∗STEROIDS+0.681∗PRIORFALLS+0.611∗PRIORFRACTURES-0.483∗FNTscore+0.042∗HEIGHT). In our current longitudinal study, an algorithm predicting fracture occurrence over a period of 5 years was developed. It may find application in daily medical practice.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- P Adamczyk
- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland.
| | - A Werner
- Faculty of Automatic Control, Electronics and Computer Science, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland
| | - M Bach
- Faculty of Automatic Control, Electronics and Computer Science, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland
| | - J Żywiec
- Department of Internal Medicine, Diabetology and Nephrology, School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland
| | - A Czekajło
- Dialysis Station Fresenius NefroCare, Wodzisław, Poland
| | - W Grzeszczak
- Department of Internal Medicine, Diabetology and Nephrology, School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland
| | - B Drozdzowska
- Department of Pathomorphology, School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland
| | - W Pluskiewicz
- Department of Internal Medicine, Diabetology and Nephrology-Metabolic Bone Diseases Unit, School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Balcerzyk A, Niemiec P, Iwanicki T, Nowak T, Kopyta I, Emich-Widera E, Pilarska E, Pienczk-Ręcławowicz K, Kaciński M, Wendorff J, Górczyńska-Kosiorz S, Grzeszczak W, Żak I. Upstream Stimulating Factor 1 (USF-1) Gene Polymorphisms and the Risk, Symptoms, and Outcome of Pediatric Ischemic Stroke. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2018; 27:1885-1889. [PMID: 29598907 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2018.02.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2017] [Revised: 01/03/2018] [Accepted: 02/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Pediatric ischemic stroke is an important cause of morbidity and mortality. As previous studies of children after stroke showed, dyslipidemias were very common in Polish and other European populations. Thus, looking for genetic factors predisposing to pediatric stroke, its symptoms, and outcome, we have analyzed 2 polymorphisms of the upstream stimulating factor 1 (USF-1) gene. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study group consisted of 82 children with stroke, 156 parents, and 146 controls. We used 2 alternative methods: the case-control model and the analysis of families using the transmission disequilibrium test. The 2 polymorphisms, rs2516839 and rs3737787, were genotyped using the TaqMan Pre-Designed SNP Genotyping Assay. The Statistica 10.0 software was used in all statistical analyses. RESULTS We did not observe any statistical differences in genotype and allele frequencies between patients and controls. There were also no significant differences in the transmission of alleles from the parents to the affected children. However, we have observed that the TT genotype of the rs2516839 polymorphism was more common in patients with epilepsy and dysarthria, whereas the TT genotype of the rs3737787 polymorphism was more frequent in the group of patients with a decrease in intellectual functioning. CONCLUSIONS Our study did not show any associations between the 2 analyzed polymorphisms of the USF-1 gene and pediatric ischemic stroke. However, we have observed an influence of specific genotypes on the outcome of stroke, including epilepsy, dysarthria, and a decrease in intellectual functioning.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Anna Balcerzyk
- Department of Biochemistry and Medical Genetics, School of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Katowice, Poland.
| | - Paweł Niemiec
- Department of Biochemistry and Medical Genetics, School of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
| | - Tomasz Iwanicki
- Department of Biochemistry and Medical Genetics, School of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
| | - Tomasz Nowak
- Department of Biochemistry and Medical Genetics, School of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
| | - Ilona Kopyta
- Department of Neuropediatrics, School of Medicine in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
| | - Ewa Emich-Widera
- Department of Neuropediatrics, School of Medicine in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
| | - Ewa Pilarska
- Department of Developmental Neurology, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
| | | | - Marek Kaciński
- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Neurology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
| | - Janusz Wendorff
- Department of Neurology, Polish Mother's Memorial Hospital Research Institute, Łódź, Poland
| | - Sylwia Górczyńska-Kosiorz
- Department of Internal Medicine, Diabetes and Nephrology, School of Medicine in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Zabrze, Poland
| | - Władyslaw Grzeszczak
- Department of Internal Medicine, Diabetes and Nephrology, School of Medicine in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Zabrze, Poland
| | - Iwona Żak
- Department of Biochemistry and Medical Genetics, School of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Brzoza Z, Grzeszczak W, Trautsolt W, Moczulski D. Inducible T-cell costimulator (ICOS) and CD28 polymorphisms possibly play a role in the pathogenesis of chronic autoreactive urticaria. Clin Exp Dermatol 2017; 42:863-867. [PMID: 28940644 DOI: 10.1111/ced.13212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/30/2016] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Clinical experience emphasizes the coexistence of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) and autoimmune disturbances. In chromosome 2q33-34, there is a cluster of homologous genes that are considered promising candidate genes for susceptibility to autoimmune diseases. AIM To examine the possible role of polymorphisms in the genes for CD28 and inducible T-cell costimulator (ICOS) in the background of CSU. METHODS In total, 149 patients with CSU with positive autologous serum skin test were enrolled in the study. The healthy control (HC) group consisted of 100 healthy volunteers. In all subjects, the CD28 rs2140148 and rs3116496 and the ICOS rs6726035 polymorphisms were analysed. Disease severity was assessed by means of Urticaria Activity Score. RESULTS We found a statistically significantly lower prevalence of the ICOS rs6726035 TT genotype among patients with CSU compared with HCs. Furthermore, the haplotype rs2140148A, rs3116496T and rs6726035C presented a possible association with CSU. We did not find any association between the examined polymorphisms and either urticaria severity or age of disease onset. CONCLUSIONS Our results underline the role of autoimmune components in the pathogenesis of chronic autoreactive urticaria, and indicate it as a potentially genetically related disorder.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Z Brzoza
- Department of Internal Diseases, Allergology and Clinical Immunology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
| | - W Grzeszczak
- Department of Internal Diseases, Diabetology and Nephrology, School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
| | - W Trautsolt
- Department of Internal Diseases, Diabetology and Nephrology, School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
| | - D Moczulski
- Department of Internal Diseases and Nephrodiabetology, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Życzkowski M, Żywiec J, Nowakowski K, Paradysz A, Grzeszczak W, Gumprecht J. Estimation of the relationship between the polymorphisms of selected genes: ACE, AGTR1, TGFβ1 and GNB3 with the occurrence of primary vesicoureteral reflux. Int Urol Nephrol 2016; 49:387-397. [PMID: 27988909 PMCID: PMC5321692 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-016-1483-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2016] [Accepted: 12/07/2016] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE Etiopathogenesis of VUR is composite and not fully understood. Many data indicate the importance of genetic predisposition. The aim of this study was to establish the relationship of selected polymorphisms: 14094 polymorphism of the ACE, polymorphism rs1800469 of TGFβ-1, rs5443 gene polymorphism of the GNB3 and receptor gene polymorphism rs5186 type 1 AGTR1 with the occurrence of the primary vesicoureteral reflux. MATERIAL The study included 190 children: 90 with the primary VUR confirmed with the voiding cystourethrogram and excluded secondary VUR and a control group of 100 children without a history of the diseases of the genitourinary tract. METHODS The study was planned in the scheme: "tested case versus control." Genomic DNA was isolated from the leukocytes of peripheral blood samples. The results were statistically analyzed in the Statistica 10 using χ 2 test and analysis of the variance Anova. RESULTS Any of the four studied polymorphisms showed no difference in the distribution of genotypes between patients with primary vesicoureteral reflux and the control group. In patients with VUR and TT genotype polymorphism rs5443 GNB3 gene, the glomerular filtration rate was significantly higher than in patients with genotype CC or CT. CONCLUSIONS (1) No relationship was found between the studied polymorphisms (14094 ACE gene, rs1800469 gene TGFβ1, GNB3 gene rs5443, rs5186 AGTR1 gene) and the occurrence of primary vesicoureteral reflux. (2) TT genotype polymorphism rs5443 GNB3 gene may be a protective factor for the improved renal function in patients with primary vesicoureteral reflux in patients with genotype CC or CT.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Marcin Życzkowski
- Department of Urology, School of Medicine with Division of Dentistry in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
| | - Joanna Żywiec
- Department of Internal Medicine, Diabetology and Nephrology, School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
| | - Krzysztof Nowakowski
- Department of Urology, School of Medicine with Division of Dentistry in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland.
| | - Andrzej Paradysz
- Department of Urology, School of Medicine with Division of Dentistry in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
| | - Władyslaw Grzeszczak
- Department of Internal Medicine, Diabetology and Nephrology, School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
| | - Janusz Gumprecht
- Department of Internal Medicine, Diabetology and Nephrology, School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Pluskiewicz W, Adamczyk P, Czekajło A, Grzeszczak W, Drozdzowska B. High fracture probability predicts fractures in a 4-year follow-up in women from the RAC-OST-POL study. Osteoporos Int 2015; 26:2811-20. [PMID: 26168766 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-015-3196-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2015] [Accepted: 05/28/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
Abstract
UNLABELLED In 770 postmenopausal women, the fracture incidence during a 4-year follow-up was analyzed in relation to the fracture probability (FRAX risk assessment tool) and risk (Garvan risk calculator) predicted at baseline. Incident fractures occurred in 62 subjects with a higher prevalence in high-risk subgroups. Prior fracture, rheumatoid arthritis, femoral neck T-score and falls increased independent of fracture incidence. INTRODUCTION The aim of the study was to analyze the incidence of fractures during a 4-year follow-up in relation to the baseline fracture probability and risk. METHODS Enrolled in the study were 770 postmenopausal women with a mean age of 65.7 ± 7.3 years. Bone mineral density (BMD) at the proximal femur, clinical data, and fracture probability using the FRAX tool and risk using the Garvan calculator were determined. Each subject was asked yearly by phone call about the incidence of fracture during the follow-up period. RESULTS Of the 770 women, 62 had a fracture during follow-up, and 46 had a major fracture. At baseline, BMD was significantly lower, and fracture probability and fracture risk were significantly higher in women who had a fracture. Among women with a major fracture, the percentage with a high baseline fracture probability (>10 %) was significantly higher than among those without a fracture (p < 0.01). Fracture incidence during follow-up was significantly higher among women with a high baseline fracture probability (12.7 % vs. 5.2 %) and a high fracture risk (9.2 vs. 5.3 %) so that the "fracture-free survival" curves were significantly different (p < 0.05). The number of clinical risk factors noted at baseline was significantly associated with fracture incidence (chi-squared = 20.82, p < 0.01). Prior fracture, rheumatoid arthritis, and femoral neck T-score were identified as significant risk factors for major fractures (for any fractures, the influence of falls was also significant). CONCLUSIONS During follow-up, fracture incidence was predicted by baseline fracture probability (FRAX risk assessment tool) and risk (Garvan risk calculator). A number of clinical risk factors and a prior fracture, rheumatoid arthritis, femoral neck T-score, and falls were independently associated with an increased incidence of fractures. [Corrected]
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- W Pluskiewicz
- School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry, Metabolic Bone Diseases Unit, Department and Clinic of Internal Diseases, Diabetology and Nephrology, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, 3-Maja 13/15 street, 41-800, Zabrze, Poland.
| | - P Adamczyk
- School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry, Department and Clinic of Pediatrics, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Zabrze, Poland
| | - A Czekajło
- Department of Nephrology, Wodzisław, Poland
| | - W Grzeszczak
- School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry, Department and Clinic of Internal Diseases, Diabetology and Nephrology, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Zabrze, Poland
| | - B Drozdzowska
- School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry, Department of Pathomorphology, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Zabrze, Poland
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Pluskiewicz W, Adamczyk P, Czekajło A, Grzeszczak W, Drozdzowska B. Erratum to: High fracture probability predicts fractures in a 4-year follow-up in women from the RAC-OST-POL study. Osteoporos Int 2015. [PMID: 26202490 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-015-3252-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- W Pluskiewicz
- School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry, Metabolic Bone Diseases Unit, Department and Clinic of Internal Diseases, Diabetology and Nephrology, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Maja 13/15 street, 41-800, Zabrze, Poland.
| | - P Adamczyk
- School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry, Department and Clinic of Pediatrics, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Zabrze, Poland
| | - A Czekajło
- Department of Nephrology, Wodzisław, Poland
| | - W Grzeszczak
- School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry, Department and Clinic of Internal Diseases, Diabetology and Nephrology, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Zabrze, Poland
| | - B Drozdzowska
- School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry, Department of Pathomorphology, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Zabrze, Poland
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Kokot F, Grzeszczak W, Duława J. Gonadal function in patients with acute and chronic renal failure. Contrib Nephrol 2015; 50:130-8. [PMID: 3100132 DOI: 10.1159/000412994] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
|
9
|
Kokot F, Duława J, Bar A, Klin M, Grzeszczak W, Darocha Z. Water-immersion-induced alterations of atrial natriuretic peptide, plasma renin activity, aldosterone and vasopressin in diabetic patients. Contrib Nephrol 2015; 73:102-10; discussion 110-1. [PMID: 2532119 DOI: 10.1159/000417383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- F Kokot
- Department of Nephrology, Silesian School of Medicine, Katowice, Poland
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
10
|
Affiliation(s)
- F Kokot
- Department of Nephrology, Silesian School of Medicine, Katowice, Poland
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
11
|
Kokot F, Wiecek A, Grzeszczak W, Klin M, Zukowska-Szczechowska E. Influence of erythropoietin treatment on glucose tolerance, insulin, glucagon, gastrin and pancreatic polypeptide secretion in haemodialyzed patients with end-stage renal failure. Contrib Nephrol 2015; 87:42-51. [PMID: 2093540 DOI: 10.1159/000419478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- F Kokot
- Department of Nephrology, Silesian School of Medicine, Katowice, Poland
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
12
|
Wystrychowski W, Wystrychowski G, Żukowska-Szczechowska E, Obuchowicz E, Grzeszczak W, Więcek A, Wystrychowski A. Nephroprotective Effect of Pentoxifylline in Renal Ischemia–Reperfusion in Rat Depends on the Timing of Its Administration. Transplant Proc 2014; 46:2555-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2014.09.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
|
13
|
Brzoza Z, Grzeszczak W, Rogala B, Trautsolt W, Moczulski D. Possible contribution of chemokine receptor CCR2 and CCR5 polymorphisms in the pathogenesis of chronic spontaneous autoreactive urticaria. Allergol Immunopathol (Madr) 2014; 42:302-6. [PMID: 23727176 DOI: 10.1016/j.aller.2013.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [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: 12/03/2012] [Revised: 02/11/2013] [Accepted: 02/18/2013] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Autoimmune mechanisms play a role in the pathophysiology of chronic urticaria. As the genetic background of autoimmunity is well proven, the role of genetics in chronic urticaria is hypothesised. METHODS 153 unrelated chronic spontaneous urticaria patients with a positive result of autologous serum skin test were included into the study, as were 115 healthy volunteers as control group. In all subjects we analysed CCR2 G190A and CCR5 d32 polymorphisms. RESULTS We noticed higher prevalence of CCR2 A allele as well as lower frequency of CCR5 d32 in chronic urticaria group in comparison to control group, with borderline statistical significance. Additionally, we assumed haplotype Gd statistically significant negative chronic urticaria association with tendency to higher frequency of Aw haplotype in this group. CONCLUSIONS The results of our study imply the role of autoimmune components in chronic urticaria pathogenesis and present chronic urticaria as possibly genetically related disorder.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Z Brzoza
- Chair and Clinical Department of Internal Diseases, Allergology and Clinical Immunology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland.
| | - W Grzeszczak
- Chair and Clinical Department of Internal Diseases, Diabetology and Nephrology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
| | - B Rogala
- Chair and Clinical Department of Internal Diseases, Allergology and Clinical Immunology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
| | - W Trautsolt
- Chair and Clinical Department of Internal Diseases, Diabetology and Nephrology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
| | - D Moczulski
- Chair and Clinical Department of Internal Diseases and Nephrodiabetology, Medical University of Łódź, Łódź, Poland
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Brzoza Z, Grzeszczak W, Rogala B, Trautsolt W, Moczulski D. CTLA-4 polymorphism in the pathogenesis of chronic spontaneous autoreactive urticaria. Allergol Immunopathol (Madr) 2014; 42:241-4. [PMID: 23597501 DOI: 10.1016/j.aller.2013.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2012] [Revised: 12/17/2012] [Accepted: 01/02/2013] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Autoimmune mechanisms are considered to play a significant role in chronic urticaria pathophysiology. Additionally, clinical experience emphasises the coexistence of chronic urticaria manifestation with thyroid autoimmunity. As the role of CTLA-4 polymorphism in autoimmune thyroid diseases is well proven we speculated on the possible role of this polymorphism in the background of chronic urticaria. MATERIALS AND METHODS We included 128 chronic spontaneous autoreactive urticaria patients (87 females and 41 males) and 101 healthy volunteers (71 females and 30 males). In all examined subjects CTLA-4 A49G polymorphism was analysed. Disease severity with Urticaria Activity Score as well as age of disease onset was also studied. RESULTS No statistically significant differences in the allele or genotype distribution between urticaria patients and controls were observed. Furthermore, we found no association between CTLA4 polymorphism and urticaria severity as well as the age of disease onset. CONCLUSIONS Our data suggest that there is no contribution of CTLA-4 A49G polymorphism to chronic spontaneous autoreactive urticaria susceptibility. We recommend further research on other polymorphisms in chronic urticaria patients to explore in detail the potent role of the genetic background in the pathogenesis of this disorder.
Collapse
|
15
|
Chan JSD, Abdo S, Ghosh A, Alquier T, Chenier I, Filep JG, Ingelfinger JR, Zhang SL, Ross EA, Willenberg BJ, Oca-Cossio J, Clapp WL, Terada N, Abrahamson DR, Ellison GW, Matthews CE, Batich CD, Ihoriya C, Satoh M, Sasaki T, Kashihara N, Piwkowska A, Rogacka D, Angielski S, Jankowski M, Pontrelli P, Conserva F, Papale M, Accetturo M, Gigante M, Vocino G, Dipalma AM, Grandaliano G, Di Paolo S, Gesualdo L, Franzen S, Pihl L, Khan N, Gustafsson H, Palm F, Koszegi S, Hodrea J, Lenart L, Hosszu A, Wagner L, Vannay A, Tulassay T, Szabo A, Fekete A, Aoki R, Sekine F, Kikuchi K, Miyazaki S, Yamashita Y, Itoh Y, Kolling M, Park JK, Haller H, Thum T, Lorenzen J, Hirayama A, Yoh K, Ueda A, Itoh H, Owada S, Kokeny G, Szabo L, Fazekas K, Rosivall L, Mozes MM, Kim Y, Koh ES, Lim JH, Kim MY, Chang YS, Park CW, Kim Y, Kim HW, Kim MY, Lim JH, Chang YS, Park CW, Shin BC, Kim HL, Chung JH, Chan JS, Wu TC, Chen JW, Rogacka D, Piwkowska A, Angielski S, Jankowski M, Clotet S, Soler MJ, Rebull M, Pascual J, Riera M, Patinha D, Afonso J, Sousa T, Morato M, Albino-Teixeira A, Kim H, Min HS, Kang MJ, Kim JE, Lee JE, Kang YS, Cha DR, Jo YI, Seo EH, Kim JD, Lee SH, Jorge L, Silva KAS, Luiz RS, Rampaso RR, Lima W, Cunha TS, Schor N, Lee HJ, Park JY, Kim SK, Moon JY, Lee SH, Ihm CG, Lee TW, Jeong KH, Moon JY, Kim S, Park JY, Kim SY, Kim YG, Jeong KH, Lee SH, Ihm CG, Marques C, Mega C, Goncalves A, Rodrigues-Santos P, Teixeira-Lemos E, Teixeira F, Fontes Ribeiro C, Reis F, Fernandes R, Sutariya BK, Badgujar LB, Kshtriya AA, Saraf MN, Chiu CH, Lee WC, Chau YY, Lee LC, Lee CT, Chen JB, Dahan I, Nakhoul F, Thawho N, Ben-Itzhaq O, Levy AP, Conserva F, Pontrelli P, Accetturo M, Cordisco G, Fiorentino L, Federici M, Grandaliano G, Di Paolo S, Gesualdo L, Wystrychowski G, Havel PJ, Graham JL, Zukowska-Szczechowska E, Obuchowicz E, Psurek A, Grzeszczak W, Wystrychowski A, Clotet S, Soler MJ, Rebull M, Gimeno J, Pascual J, Riera M, Almeida BZD, Seraphim DCC, Punaro G, Nascimento M, Mouro M, Lanzoni VP, Lopes GS, Higa EMS, Roca-Ho H, Riera M, Marquez E, Pascual J, Soler MJ. DIABETES EXPERIMENTAL. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2014. [DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfu149] [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: 11/13/2022] Open
|
16
|
Kalra S, Sahay RK, Schnell O, Sheu W, Grzeszczak W, Watada H, Soegondo S, Yamamoto N, Weng J, Rathod R. Acarbose improves glycemic control and reduces body weight: Subanalysis data of South Asia region. Indian J Endocrinol Metab 2013; 17:S304-S306. [PMID: 24251195 PMCID: PMC3830341 DOI: 10.4103/2230-8210.119632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
Abstract
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (AGIs) are widely used especially in Asian countries as a treatment option for type 2 diabetes patients with high postprandial glycaemia. However, data from South Asia region is very limited. In order to examine the effect of AGI in real-life setting, 10 PMS/NIS from all over the world from the launch of acarbose to date were pooled in one database and exploratory analysis was performed for glycemic parameters and weight. In total 62,905 patients were pooled from 21 countries and regions. Mean follow up (± SD) was 12.2 ± 4.8 weeks (range 0.1-108.9). From South Asia region (India and Pakistan), 8,738 Asian patients were enrolled. Mean PPG decreased from 240.0 and 261.1 mg/dl at baseline by 70.26 ± 65.10 and 82.96 ± 56.59 mg/dl at the last visit in total and South Asian populations, respectively (n = 53,883; n = 7,991, P < 0.0001 for both). Mean FPG decreased from 171.6 and 176.5 mg/dl at baseline by 38.48 ± 47.83 and 49.59 ± 41.41 mg/dl at the last visit in total and South Asian populations, respectively (n = 56,672; n = 7,837, P < 0.0001 for both). Mean HbA1c decreased from 8.4 and 8.4% at baseline by 1.11 ± 1.31% and 0.91 ± 0.93% at the last visit in total and South Asian populations, respectively (n = 38,843; n = 2,343, P < 0.0001 for both). Mean relative reduction of body weight (BW) was 1.40 ± 3.28% and 1.10 ± 3.39% at the last visit for mean baseline BW 73.6 and 74.2 kg in total and South Asian populations, respectively (n = 54,760; n = 7,718, P < 0.0001 for both). Consistent with RCT meta-analyses, post-hoc analysis of real-life data showed acarbose treatment improved glycaemic control and reduced the BW. Acarbose treatment in real life setting showed significant reductions in all glycemic parameters and BW in Asian patients from South Asia region.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- S Kalra
- Bharti Research Institute of Diabetes and Endocrinology Bharti Hospital, Department of Endocrinology, Karnal, India
| | - R. K. Sahay
- Department of Endocrinology, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, India
| | - O. Schnell
- Forschergruppe Diabetes e.V. at the Helmholtz Center Munich, Munich, Germany
| | - W.H.H. Sheu
- Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Taichung, Taiwan
| | - W. Grzeszczak
- Medical University of Silesia, Department of Internal Medicine, Zabrze, Poland
| | - H. Watada
- Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tokyo, Japan
| | - S. Soegondo
- University of Indonesia, Department of Internal Medicine, Jakarta, Indonesia
| | - N. Yamamoto
- Bayer Healthcare, Global Medical Affairs, Beijing, China
| | - J. Weng
- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat Sen University, Department of Endocrinology, Guangzhou, China
| | - R. Rathod
- Bayer Healthcare, Bayer Zydus Pharma Private Limited, Thane, India
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Kalra S, Sahay RK, Schnell O, Sheu WHH, Grzeszczak W, Watada H, Soegondo S, Yamamoto N, Weng J, Rathod R. Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor, acarbose, improves glycamic control and reduces body weight in type 2 diabetes: Findings on indian patients from the pooled data analysis. Indian J Endocrinol Metab 2013; 17:S307-S309. [PMID: 24251196 PMCID: PMC3830342 DOI: 10.4103/2230-8210.119634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
Abstract
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors are widely used especially in Asian countries as a treatment option for type 2 diabetes patients with high postprandial glycemia (PPG). The higher carbohydrate in the Indian diets lead to greater prandial glycemic excursion, increased glucosidase, and incretin activity in the gut and may need special therapeutic strategies to tackle these glucose peaks. This is the subgroup analysis of Indian subjects who participated in the GlucoVIP study that investigated the effectiveness and tolerability of acarbose as add-on or monotherapy in a range of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. A total of 1996 Indian patients were included in the effectiveness analysis. After 12.5 weeks (mean), the mean change in 2-hour PPG from baseline was -74.4 mg/dl, mean HbA1c decreased by -1.0%, and mean fasting blood glucose decreased by -37.9 mg/dl. The efficacy of acarbose was rated "very good" or "good" in 91.1% of patients, and tolerability as "very good" or "good" in 88.0% of patients. The results of this observational study suggest that acarbose was effective and well tolerated in the Indian patients with T2DM.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sanjay Kalra
- Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Research Institute of Diabetes and Endocrinology Bharti Hospital, Karnal, India
| | - R. K. Sahay
- Department of Endocrinology, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, India
| | - O. Schnell
- Forschergruppe Diabetes e.V. at the Helmholtz Center Munich, Munich, Germany
| | - W. H. H. Sheu
- Internal Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
| | | | - H. Watada
- Endocrinology and Metabolism, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
| | | | - N. Yamamoto
- Bayer Healthcare, Global Medical Affairs, Beijing, China
| | - J. Weng
- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat Sen University, Guangzhou, China
| | - R. Rathod
- Bayer Healthcare, Bayer Zydus Pharma Private Limited, Thane, India
| |
Collapse
|
18
|
Podolecka E, Tomaszewski M, Wystrychowski G, Grzeszczak W, Zukowska-Szczechowska E. The correlation between ldl-cholesterol and the arterial wall elasticity indices. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht309.p4179] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
|
19
|
Brzoza Z, Grzeszczak W, Rogala B, Trautsolt W, Moczulski D. PTPN22 polymorphism presumably plays a role in the genetic background of chronic spontaneous autoreactive urticaria. Dermatology 2012; 224:340-5. [PMID: 22722472 DOI: 10.1159/000339332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2012] [Accepted: 05/04/2012] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The association of chronic urticaria (CU) with autoimmune disorders is relatively well proved. Protein tyrosine phosphatase-22 (PTPN22) is considered to be one of the strongest genetic factors for human autoimmunity. We decided to evaluate whether additional, non 1858C>T, PTPN22 variants are independent contributors to the risk of CU occurrence in the Polish population. METHODS A total of 91 CU patients with a positive result of autologous serum skin test and 100 healthy volunteers were enrolled in the study. The Urticaria Activity Score was used in disease intensity assessment. In all subjects rs3811021, rs1310182 and rs2488457 polymorphisms were genotyped. RESULTS We found a higher prevalence of -1123 C allele among CU patients. No differences in the allele and genotype distribution were found in the other analyzed polymorphisms. Haplotype construction of the three SNPs revealed statistically significant CU association of rs2488457C, rs1310182T and rs3811021T. CONCLUSIONS Contrary to previous findings, the contribution of PTPN22 to disease susceptibility is suggested. We can speculate that CU is a genetically complex disease and that its occurrence needs multiple genetic and environmental risk factors.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Z Brzoza
- Chair and Clinical Department of Internal Diseases, Allergology and Clinical Immunology, Medical University of Silesia, ul. Ceglana 35, Katowice, Poland.
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
20
|
Kaynar K, Kaynar K, Ersoz S, Aliyazioglu R, Uzun A, Ulusoy S, Al S, Ozkan G, Cansiz M, Bertocchio JP, Lancon J, El Moghrabi S, Galmiche G, Duong Van Huyen JP, Rieu P, Jaisser F, Albertoni G, Andrade S, Barreto JA, Borges F, Schor N, Ho WY, Chen SH, Tseng CJ, Bienholz A, Feldkamp T, Weinberg JM, Suller Garcia J, Naves M, Borges F, Schor N, Borges F, Aparecida Reis L, Simoes MDJ, Schor N, S Almeida W, Moreau Longo V, Segreto HRC, Schor N, Ghoneim A, Elkholy A, Medhat Abbas T, El Hadeedy M, Elhusseini F, Elessawey B, Eltanaihy E, Lotfy A, Eldesoky S, Sheashaa H, Sobh M, Minning DM, Warnock D, Mohamed AS, Wirthlin JB, Chintalacharuvu SR, Boone L, Brenner RM, Borges F, Aparecida Reis L, Simoes MDJ, Schor N, Santina Christo J, Dos Santos Passos C, Aparecida Reis L, Rene de Alencar D, Suller Garcia J, Schor N, De Braganca AC, Canale D, Goncalves JG, Brandao TPB, Shimizu MHM, Volpini RA, Seguro AC, Andrade L, Canale D, De Braganca AC, Goncalves JG, Brandao TPB, Shimizu MHM, Volpini RA, Andrade L, Seguro AC, Lee JW, Kim HK, Cho WY, Jo SK, Cho E, Hocherl K, Schmidt C, Mulay SR, Kulkarni OP, Rupanagudi KV, Migliorini A, Liapis H, Anders HJ, Pevzner I, Chupyrkina A, Plotnikov E, Zorov D, Lopez-Novoa JM, Eleno N, Perez-Barriocanal F, Arevalo M, Docherty N, Castellano G, Divella C, Loverre A, Stasi A, Curci C, Rossini M, Ditonno P, Battaglia M, Daha MR, Van Kooten C, Gesualdo L, Schena FP, Grandaliano G, Tsuda H, Kawada N, Iwatani H, Moriyama T, Takahara S, Rakugi H, Isaka Y, Schley G, Kalucka J, Klanke B, Jantsch J, Olbrich S, Baumgartl J, Amann K, Eckardt KU, Weidemann A, Dolgolikova A, Pilotovich V, Ivanchik G, Shved I, Banki NF, Antal Z, Hosszu A, Koszegi S, Vannay A, Wagner L, Prokai A, Muller V, Szabo AJ, Fekete A, Farrag S, Abulasrar S, Salama ,M, Amin M, Ali A, Sheashaa H, Sobh M, Rubera I, Duranton C, Cougnon M, Melis N, Tauc M, Plotnikov E, Zorov D, Chupyrkina A, Jankauskas S, Morosanova M, Pevzner I, Pulkina N, Zorova L, Shin YT, Kim SS, Chang YK, Choi DE, Na KR, Lee KW, Choi JY, Jin DC, Cha JH, Schneider R, Betz B, Meusel M, Held C, Wanner C, Gekle M, Sauvant C, Pisani A, Rossano R, Mancini A, Arfian N, Yagi K, Nakayama K, Ali H, Mayasari DS, Purnomo E, Emoto N, Efrati S, Berman S, Abu Hamad R, Weissgarten J, Scherbaum CR, Allam R, Lichtnekert J, Darisipudi MN, Hagele H, Mulay SR, Rupanagudi KV, Hohenstein B, Hugo C, Schaefer L, Anders HJ, Corsi C, Ferramosca E, Grandi E, Pisoni L, Rivolta I, Dalpozzo B, Hoxha E, Severi S, Santoro A, Laurent M, Cedric R, Dominique C, Sophie V, Nochy D, Loic G, Patrice C, Chantal J, Marie-Christine V, Alexandre H, Eric R, Cantaluppi V, Medica D, Quercia AD, Figliolini F, Dellepiane S, Randone O, Segoloni GP, Camussi G, Shin YT, Choi DE, Na KR, Chang YK, Kim SS, Ahn BH, Kim SH, Lee KW, Yasue Saito Miyagi M, Camara N, Cerqueira Leite Seelaender M, Maceratesi Enjiu L, Estler Rocha Guilherme P, Pisciottano M, Hiyane M, Yuri Hayashida C, De Andrade Oliveira V, Olsen Saraiva Camara N, Tami Amano M, Sancho-Martinez SM, Sanchez-Juanes F, Vicente L, Gonzalez-Buitrago JM, Morales AI, Lopez-Novoa JM, Lopez-Hernandez FJ, Chen JS, Chang LC, Chen CC, Park MY, Choi SJ, Kim JG, Hwang SD, Vicente-Vicente L, Ferreira L, Prieto M, Garcia-Sanchez O, Sevilla MA, Lopez-Hernandez FJ, Lopez-Novoa JM, Morales AI, Vicente-Vicente L, Ferreira L, Gonzalez-Buitrago JM, Lopez-Novoa FJ, Lopez-Novoa JM, Morales AI, Christoph K, Kuper C, Maria-Luisa F, Franz-Xaver B, Neuhofer W, Vervaet B, Le Clef N, Verhulst A, D'haese P, Tanaka T, Yamaguchi J, Eto N, Kojima I, Fujita T, Nangaku M, Wystrychowski A, Wystrychowski G, Obuchowicz E, Grzeszczak W, Wiecek A, Esposito C, Torreggiani M, Castoldi F, Migotto C, Serpieri N, Grosjean F, Manini A, Pertile E, Dal Canton A. AKI - Experimental. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2012. [DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfs234] [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: 11/13/2022] Open
|
21
|
Wystrychowski G, Kolonko A, Chudek J, Zukowska-Szczechowska E, Wiecek A, Grzeszczak W. Systemic vascular hemodynamics and transplanted kidney survival. Transplant Proc 2012; 43:2922-5. [PMID: 21996190 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2011.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION High blood pressure and arterial stiffness contribute independently to cardiovascular mortality in uremic patients. High blood pressure is an established risk factor for chronic allograft nephropathy, recently named interstitial fibrosis/tubular atrophy (IF/TA). We sought to assess whether heart afterload determinants: arterial stiffness and vascular resistance or impedance accelerate kidney graft failure upon long-term observation. METHODS Using a noninvasive method of blood pressure waveform analysis, (HDI/PulseWave/CR-2000), we studied 160 consecutive kidney transplant recipients, who were at least 3 months after transplantation, for systolic (SBP), diastolic, and mean blood pressure; pulse rate; systemic vascular resistance and impedance as well as large and small artery compliance. The associations of the hemodynamic parameters with relative increases in serum creatinine for every year of graft survival (ΔCreat) were assessed using multiple linear regression analysis. Relationships between systemic hemodynamics and kidney graft loss due to IF/TA were evaluated by Cox regression analysis, including serum creatinine, time after transplantation, delayed graft function, human leukocyte antigen mismatch, panel-reactive antibodies, cold ischemia time, donor age glomerular filtration rate as well as prescribed cardiovascular and immunosuppressive drugs. RESULTS Over 6.6±0.4 years of follow-up, excluding four noncompliant patients, 11 patients died and 32 lost their kidney grafts, including 25 due to IF/TA. ΔCreat (10.3%±22.0%/y) was independently and positively associated with the initial SBP (β=0.26; P=.001) and serum creatinine values (β=0.16; P=.04). The risk of graft loss due to IF/TA was greater among patients with an increased serum creatinine (relative risk [RR]=59.5 per nlog-unit increase; P<.001) or higher SBP (RR=51.1 per nlog-unit increase; P=.04). Besides SBP, no other hemodynamic parameter was associated with graft failure. CONCLUSIONS The rate of kidney graft function deterioration and risk of transplant loss due to IF/TA are not independently influenced by systemic arterial compliance, resistance, or impedance. SBP appears to be the key circulatory parameter independently affecting the progression of IF/TA, and should be a therapeutic target.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- G Wystrychowski
- Department of Internal Medicine, Diabetology and Nephrology, Medical University of Silesia, Zabrze, Poland.
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
22
|
Brzoza Z, Grzeszczak W, Trautsolt W, Moczulski D. Lack of association of programmed cell death 1 gene (PDCD1) polymorphisms with susceptibility to chronic urticaria in patients with positive autologous serum skin test. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2012; 22:432-436. [PMID: 23101188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Autoimmune mechanisms play an important role in the pathophysiology of chronic urticaria (CU), and the autologous serum skin test (ASST) helps to identify patients with autoreactive CU. One of the factors involved in autoreactive mechanisms is the cell surface receptor programmed death-1 which is encoded by the programmed cell death 1 gene (PDCD1). OBJECTIVE To investigate whether PDCD1 polymorphisms influence susceptibility to CU. METHODS We enrolled 93 ASST-positive patients with CU and a control group consisting of 105 healthy volunteers. In all individuals, PD1.3 (7146 A/G; rs 11568821) and PD1.5 (7785 C/T; rs 2227981) polymorphisms were analyzed. RESULTS No statistically significant differences were found between CU patients and controls for allele or genotype distribution. We also did not observe any association between PDCD1 genotypes and severity of urticaria or age of disease onset. CONCLUSIONS PD1.3 and PD1.5 polymorphisms were not proven to be implicated in susceptibility to ASST-positive CU in the Polish population. A more comprehensive analysis of the 2q33-2q37 genomic region might reveal whether variants of 1 or more of the genes in this region are involved in susceptibility to CU.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Z Brzoza
- Clinical Department of Internal Diseases, Allergology and Clinical Immunology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland.
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
23
|
Adler G, Parczewski M, Czerska E, Loniewska B, Kaczmarczyk M, Gumprecht J, Grzeszczak W, Szybinska A, Mossakowska M, Ciechanowicz A. An age-related decrease in factor V Leiden frequency among Polish subjects. J Appl Genet 2010; 51:337-41. [PMID: 20720309 DOI: 10.1007/bf03208864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [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: 10/18/2022]
Abstract
Factor V Leiden (G1691A FV mutation) is a widely acknowledged risk factor of deep vein thrombosis, including pulmonary embolism as the most serious complication. However, its high prevalence of ~5%in the Caucasian population might be related to an unknown evolutionary advantage. It might exert a beneficial effect on the carrier, e.g. protecting women from excessive bleeding during labour or allowing increased survival in severe sepsis or with other inflammatory diseases. The aim of our study was to verify or contradict the hypothesis of a favourable association between the A allele (A1691) and longevity in the Polish population. For this purpose, the G1691A mutation was analyzed by PCR-RFLP in 1016 Poles: 400 neonates (187 female and 312 male), 184 healthy adults (129 female and 55 male), and 432 long-lived individuals (age ≥95 years: 343 women and 89 men). Frequencies of G1691A carriers and the A1691 allele in long-lived individuals (0.2% and 0.1%, respectively) were significantly lower than in neonates (4.2% and 2.2%, respectively) and adults (3.3% and 1.6%). The frequency of the G1691A factor V Leiden mutation decreased with age, which indicates a shorter survival time among A1691 allele carriers in the Polish population.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- G Adler
- Department of Laboratory Diagnostics & Molecular Medicine, Pomeranian Medical University, Powstancow Wlkp. 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
24
|
Kaess BM, Jozwiak J, Mastej M, Lukas W, Grzeszczak W, Windak A, Piwowarska W, Tykarski A, Konduracka E, Rygiel K, Manasar A, Samani NJ, Tomaszewski M. Association between anthropometric obesity measures and coronary artery disease: a cross-sectional survey of 16 657 subjects from 444 Polish cities. Heart 2009; 96:131-5. [DOI: 10.1136/hrt.2009.171520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
|
25
|
Wittek A, Sokalski B, Grzeszczak W, Strojek K. Prevalence of diabetes and cardiovascular risk factors of industrial area in southern Poland. Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes 2009; 117:350-3. [PMID: 19536734 DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1220689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a serious health and social problem. We assessed the prevalence of DM and metabolic syndrome in an urban population in southern Poland. METHODS Sample of 782 subjects randomly selected from adult inhabitants of industrial district (23 442 voters registered) was invited. The response rate was 56% (including 85% of those aged over 50 years) mean age 53+/-15 years. 75 g OGTT and serum concentration of triglycerides, total cholesterol and HDL/LDL fractions were measured. The percentage+/-assessment error for the disorders were calculated assuming not-responders represented normal glucose tolerance. RESULTS Prevalence of DM was 8.06+/-0.9% (7.15+/-1.25 M and 8.94+/-1.3 F) including 5.56+/-0.77% (5.56+/-1.13 M and 5.56+/-1.06 F) with known and 2.52+/-0.55 (1.59+/-0.64 M and 3.37+/-0.89 F) newly diagnosed. Impaired glucose tolerance (IGT and/or IFG) was found in additional 8.44+/-0.93% (6.09+/-1.17 M and 10.7+/-1.41 F). Extrapolated to the general population shown the prevalence 6.54+/-0.73% (5.8+/-1.02 M and 7.25+/-1.05 F). Features of the metabolic syndrome (IDF criteria) were found in 34% of the participants - 75% of patients with DM, 63% with glucose intolerance (IGT and/or IFG) and 19% of individuals with NGT (p<0.001 as compared to other groups). CONCLUSIONS The study confirmed high prevalence of diabetes mellitus with lower percentage of undiagnosed disease. Presence of impaired glucose tolerance allows to identify the high risk of metabolic syndrome and in consequence high risk of cardiovascular disease.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- A Wittek
- Outpatient Clinic for Diabetics Ruda Slaska, Silesian Medical University Zabrze, 3-Maja 13/15, Zabrze, Poland
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
26
|
Gumprecht J, Zelobowska K, Gosek K, Zywiec J, Adamski M, Grzeszczak W. Quality of life among diabetic and non-diabetic patients on maintenance haemodialysis. Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes 2009; 118:205-8. [PMID: 19226477 DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1192023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
Abstract
AIMS To compare the quality of life of end stage renal disease (ESRD) diabetic and non-diabetic patients undergoing chronic haemodialysis. METHODS A case-control study of 54 diabetic and 60 non-diabetic patients undergoing maintenance haemodialysis. All subjects completed the Kidney Disease Quality of Life Short Form (KDQOL-SF) version 1.3 questionnaire as well as the SF-36 Health Survey (SF-36). RESULTS When compared to the control non-diabetic group, physical health was significantly impaired in diabetic dialysis patients (P<0.005) and staff encouragement was significantly worse (P<0.05). In both groups, all other compounds of the SF-46 and variables related to kidney disease were similar. CONCLUSIONS To improve diabetic haemodialysis patients' quality of life, physical activity should be incorporated to the routine dialysis care and health care professionals should support them more intensively.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- J Gumprecht
- Department and Clinic of Internal Medicine, Diabetology and Nephrology, Silesian University of Medicine, Zabrze, Poland
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
27
|
Tomaszewski M, Charchar FJ, Maric C, Kuzniewicz R, Gola M, Grzeszczak W, Samani NJ, Zukowska-Szczechowska E. Inverse associations between androgens and renal function: the Young Men Cardiovascular Association (YMCA) study. Am J Hypertens 2009; 22:100-5. [PMID: 19096379 DOI: 10.1038/ajh.2008.307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Men exhibit higher risk of nondiabetic renal diseases than women. This male susceptibility to renal disease may be mediated by gender-specific factors such as sex hormones. METHODS We have undertaken a cross-sectional examination of associations between renal function (creatinine clearance estimated based on Cockcroft-Gault equation) and circulating levels of sex steroids (total testosterone, total estradiol, estrone, androstenedione, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S), and dihydrotestosterone) in 928 young (mean age: 18.5 +/- 1.2 years) men. RESULTS Both androstenedione and DHEA-S showed inverse linear associations with renal function in the crude analysis of lean men (those with body mass index (BMI) less than median). However, only DHEA-S retained its association with renal function in lean subjects after adjustment--assuming no changes in other independent variables 1 s.d. increase in DHEA-S was associated with 13%-s.d. decrease in creatinine clearance (P = 0.004). Testosterone decreased across tertiles of creatinine clearance only in the crude analysis of nonlean (BMI greater than median) subjects (P < 0.001). The adjusted regression analysis that assumed no changes in other independent variables showed that 1 s.d. increase in total testosterone was associated with 11%-s.d. decrease in creatinine clearance of nonlean men (P = 0.006). Factor analysis confirmed an inverse association of renal function with both sex steroids and a different pattern of their loadings on glomerular filtration-related factors in lean (DHEA-S) and nonlean (testosterone) subjects. CONCLUSIONS Our data may suggest that androgens are inversely associated with estimated renal function in apparently healthy men without history of cardiovascular disease.
Collapse
|
28
|
Andel M, Grzeszczak W, Michalek J, Medvescek M, Norkus A, Rasa I, Niewada M, Kamiński B, Kraml P, Madacsy L. A multinational, multi-centre, observational, cross-sectional survey assessing diabetes secondary care in Central and Eastern Europe (DEPAC Survey). Diabet Med 2008; 25:1195-203. [PMID: 19046198 DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-5491.2008.02570.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
Abstract
AIMS The objective of this study was to assess diabetes care in outpatient diabetes clinics in the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia. METHODS Questionnaires for each randomly enrolled patient were completed by an endocrinologist or diabetologist. Data concerning age, sex, diabetes duration, diabetes type, treatment type, glycated haemoglobin (HbA(1c)), total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), triglycerides (TG) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), blood pressure (BP) and short- and long-term diabetes complications were recorded. Questionnaires were analysed centrally for each country and stratified for Type 1 diabetes (T1D), Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and other types of diabetes. RESULTS Data on 10 950 individuals were analysed (mean population age 56.2 years; females 52%; T1D 22.9%; T2D 75.3%; mean time from diagnosis 11 years). Patients with HbA(1c) within target (< 6.5%): T1D 13.1%, T2D 21.4%; for TC levels (< 4.5 mmol/l): T1D 37%, T2D 20%; for TG levels (< 1.7 mmol/l): T1D 78%, T2D 44%; for HDL-C (> 1.1 mmol/l): T1D 81%, T2D 60%; for LDL-C (< 2.5 mmol/l): T1D 36%, T2D 23%; for BP (< 130/80 mm Hg): T1D 42%, T2D 9%. The prevalence of severe hypoglycaemia (within the last 6 months) was 12% in T1D and 2% in T2D. Prevalence of diabetic ketoacidosis was 0.3-6.6%, blindness 0.15-1.3% and diabetic nephropathy 19-42%. CONCLUSIONS The data show the current quality of care and potential areas for improvement. The quality of care is generally comparable with that in Western Europe.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- M Andel
- Center for Research of Diabetes, Metabolism and Nutrition and 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University Prague, Czech Republic.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
29
|
Pluskiewicz W, Zywiec J, Zwiec J, Gumprecht J, Grzeszczak W. Quantitative ultrasound of phalanges of adults with end-stage renal disease or who have undergone renal transplantation. Ultrasound Med Biol 2007; 33:1353-61. [PMID: 17544569 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2007.03.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2006] [Revised: 02/14/2007] [Accepted: 03/24/2007] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
Abstract
In patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), bone disturbances are common. The aim of this study was to compare the bone mineral status in patients with ESRD, in patients post renal transplantation and in healthy controls. The groups were composed of 218 males and 126 females (ESRD), 43 males and 23 females (renal transplantation) and 614 males and 927 females (healthy controls). Skeletal status was evaluated by quantitative ultrasound measurements of the phalanges using a DBM 1200 (IGEA, Carpi, Italy), which measures the amplitude-dependent speed of sound (Ad-SoS) in m/s. Data analyses were performed with Statistica 6 for Windows (StatSoft, Inc., Tulsa, OK, USA). The Z-scores in gender subgroups were significantly lower in patients undergoing dialysis and after transplantation than in controls (p<0.00001). The Z-scores did not differ between gender subgroups after transplantation and the Z-scores of dialyzed males were significantly better than in females (p<0.00001). The mean value of Z-scores in patients after transplantation was significantly lower than in all patients with ESRD (p<0.05) and in males (p<0.01). The duration of dialysis negatively influenced the Ad-SoS; however, the time elapsed since transplantation did not. The cumulative corticosteroid dose did not correlate with skeletal variables. In conclusion, patients with ESRD treated with hemodialysis and postrenal transplantation patients, across both genders, were observed to have skeletal disturbances.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- W Pluskiewicz
- Metabolic Bone Diseases Unit, Department and Clinic of Internal Diseases, Diabetology and Nephrology, Silesian School of Medicine, Katowice, Poland.
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
30
|
Moczulski D, Remiszewska B, Grzeszczak W. Zusammenhang zwischen TCF7L2 Gen und diabetischer Nephropathie. DIABETOL STOFFWECHS 2007. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-984774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
|
31
|
Moczulski DK, Fojcik H, Wielgorecki A, Trautsolt W, Gawlik B, Kosiorz-Gorczynska S, Oczko-Wojciechowska M, Wiench M, Strojek K, Zukowska-Szczechowska E, Grzeszczak W. Expression pattern of genes in peripheral blood mononuclear cells in diabetic nephropathy. Diabet Med 2007; 24:266-71. [PMID: 17263765 DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-5491.2006.02067.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Abstract
AIMS Only one-third of Type 1 diabetes patients develop diabetic nephropathy, and a genetic predisposition is postulated. To obtain more insight into processes that lead to diabetic nephropathy, messenger RNA expression profiles of peripheral blood mononuclear cells from patients with and without diabetic nephropathy were compared. METHODS We studied seven male patients with Type 1 diabetes and proteinuria and 12 male patients with Type 1 diabetes and normoalbuminuria after at least 20 years of diabetes duration. The expression of genes was examined using the microarray method with Human Genome U133A Arrays (Affymetrix, Santa Clara, CA, USA). We analysed the expression of all candidate genes suggested to be involved in the pathogenesis of diabetic nephropathy in previously published articles. Altogether, expression of 198 genes was analysed. RESULTS We found that thrombospondin 1 (THBS1) and cyclooxygenase 1(COX1) genes were over-expressed in patients with diabetic nephropathy, and matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP9) and cyclooxygenase 2 (COX2) genes had lower expression in diabetic nephropathy. For other genes, we did not observe different expression between patients with and without diabetic nephropathy,or the expression was too low for analysis. CONCLUSIONS The different gene expression pattern in peripheral blood mononuclear cells in patients with diabetic nephropathy might indicate an important pathway in the pathogenesis of this complication.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- D K Moczulski
- Department of Internal Medicine, Diabetology and Nephrology in Zabrze, Poland.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
32
|
Tomaszewski M, Charchar FJ, Maric C, McClure J, Crawford L, Grzeszczak W, Sattar N, Zukowska-Szczechowska E, Dominiczak AF. Glomerular hyperfiltration: a new marker of metabolic risk. Kidney Int 2007; 71:816-21. [PMID: 17332732 DOI: 10.1038/sj.ki.5002160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 180] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
Abstract
Chronic kidney disease coexists with metabolic syndrome and this relationship may be apparent before overt manifestations of cardiovascular disease. To investigate early stages of the natural history of associations between renal function and metabolic syndrome, we phenotyped 1572 young (mean age=18.4 years), apparently healthy men for metabolic risk factors and estimated their creatinine clearance based on the Cockcroft-Gault equation. High metabolic risk (clustering of at least three metabolic risk factors) was revealed in 8.7% (137) of the subjects and was associated with a 6.9-fold increase in the odds of glomerular hyperfiltration (95% confidence interval (CI): 3.9-11.5) when compared to reference (from none to two metabolic risk factors). Overweight, elevated blood pressure, and low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol increased the multivariate-adjusted odds ratio of glomerular hyperfiltration to 6.6 (95% CI: 3.8-11.6), 1.8 (95% CI: 1.0-3.0), and 2.5 (95% CI: 1.5-4.3), respectively. Systolic and diastolic blood pressures clustered together with leptin in the factor analysis and this blood pressure-adiposity component correlated with estimated creatinine clearance (r=0.329, P<0.0001) and explained on its own 10.2% of the variance in the estimated renal function. Our data reveal the silent epidemics of metabolic risk among young, apparently healthy men. Furthermore, the results indicate that high metabolic risk is associated with glomerular hyperfiltration before overt manifestations of cardiovascular disease.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- M Tomaszewski
- BHF Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
33
|
Wróbel M, Szymborska-Kajanek A, Skiba M, Karasek D, Górska J, Wittek A, Grzeszczak W, Strojek K. Charcot's Joint of the Wrist in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes 2007; 115:55-7. [PMID: 17286237 DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-958712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
Abstract
In patients with diabetes mellitus, Charcot's neuroarthropathy mainly affects major weight-bearing joints, especially the foot and ankle. Remarkably, we report a case of Charcot's joint of the wrist - an unusually rare localization in type 2 diabetic patient. A review of medical literature identified only three such cases so far.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- M Wróbel
- Diabetological Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Diabetology and Nephrology, Medical University of Silesia, Zabrze, Poland.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
34
|
Zychma MJ, Gumprecht J, Rutkowski P, Grzeszczak W. -to: Rippin JD, Patel A, Belyaev ND, Gill GV, Barnett AH, Bain SC (2003) Nitric oxide synthase gene polymorphisms and diabetic nephropathy. Diabetologia 46:426-428. Diabetologia 2003; 46:1707-8. [PMID: 14614557 DOI: 10.1007/s00125-003-1230-5] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
|
35
|
Tomaszewski M, Charchar FJ, Padmanabhan S, Zukowska-Szczechowska E, Grzeszczak W, Dominiczak AF. Cardiovascular diseases and G-protein beta3 subunit gene (GNB3) in the era of genomewide scans. J Hum Hypertens 2003; 17:379-80. [PMID: 12764399 DOI: 10.1038/sj.jhh.1001559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- M Tomaszewski
- BHF Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre, Division of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK.
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
36
|
Grzeszczak W. [Genetics of late complications of diabetes--importance of gene candidates in development of diabetic nephropathy]. Pol Arch Med Wewn 2003; 105 Suppl:365-70. [PMID: 12412269] [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: 02/27/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- W Grzeszczak
- Katedra i Klinika Chorób Wewnetrznych, Diabetologii i Nefrologii Sl. AM w Zabrzu
| |
Collapse
|
37
|
Rogala B, Rymarczyk B, Moczulski D, Grzeszczak W. The role of R576Q polymorphism of interleukin-4 receptor alpha gene in atopy: results of a family-based study design. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2002; 11:285-9. [PMID: 11908817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
Abstract
INTRODUCTION There is strong evidence that the R576 allele of interleukin-4 receptor alpha gene (IL-4R) might predispose to atopy. To test this hypothesis, we examined the association between the R576Q polymorphism and atopy in a Polish population using the family-based study design. MATERIALS AND METHODS 44 atopic patients (age range from 11 to 34 years) with pollen and house dust mite allergy or/and mild asthma together with both parents were studied. The R576Q polymorphism of the IL-4R gene was genotyped in each patient and both parents, respectively, using the PCR-based protocol. The results were analyzed by the transmission disequilibrium test (TDT). The total IgE serum level, allergen-specific IgE to the common aeroallergens, IL-4, and sIL-4Ralpha were assessed in each patient and both parents. RESULTS In the TDT test the R576 and Q576 alleles were transmitted from the heterozygous parents to the affected offspring 20 and 15 times, respectively (McNemar test: p = 0.19). The results of the transmission disequilibrium test did not reach statistical significance. Thus, the R576 allele might contribute to the pathogenesis of allergic diseases in patients with high total IgE serum level (p < 0.05). A larger study group has to be studied to prove the observed linkage and association.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- B Rogala
- Dept of Internal Medicine, Allergology and Clinical Immunology, Silesian School of Medicine, Zabrze, Poland.
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
38
|
Grzeszczak W. [The effect of improved glycemic control on quality of life in patients with type I and type II diabetes]. Wiad Lek 2002; 54:674-83. [PMID: 11928556] [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: 02/24/2023]
Abstract
Patients with diabetes (type 1 or type 2) live shorter because of the long-term complications of hyperglycemia. One of the most important aims of therapy in diabetic subjects is delay in the development of long-term diabetes complications. However, another important aim of therapy in diabetic patients is the use of drugs, which not only delay the time of long-term complications development but also improve the quality of life. The paper presents the results of studies on quality of life in diabetic subjects basing on contemporary literature. In patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus a quality of life decreases gradually with the duration of diabetes. The influence of intensive insulin therapy on quality of life is minimal or absent. In UKPDS study no differences in quality of live between conventionally or intensively treated patients were observed. In subjects with macrovascular complications the quality of life is significantly worse. Generally, the authors of UKPDS suggested that better glycemic control is not associated with better quality of life. Only Testa and Simonsen demonstrated that type 2 diabetic subjects treated by new "intelligent" drug--glipizide GITS (Glibenese GITS) is associated not only with better metabolic control but also with better quality of life.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- W Grzeszczak
- Katedry i Kliniki Chorób Wewnetrznych i Diabetologii w Zabrzu
| |
Collapse
|
39
|
Zywiec J, Grzeszczak W, Pierzchała K. [Bone complications in diabetic subjects with good metabolic control and without any long-term complications--certain problems. Part III: The influence of hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus co-incidence of calcium, phosphorus and magnesium metabolism]. Przegl Lek 2002; 58:778-81. [PMID: 11769386] [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: 02/23/2023]
Abstract
Both high morbidity and potentiation of systemic complications emphasise significance of diabetes mellitus and hypertension co-incidence. The aim of the study was to analyse the influence of hypertension accompanied with type 2 diabetes mellitus on calcium phosphorus and magnesium metabolism. The study was performed in standard low-calcium diet conditions on the group of 49 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (among them 27 had hypertension), 14 patients with essential hypertension and 20 healthy persons. Both serum and urine concentration of creatinine, calcium, phosphorus, hydroxyproline, hydroxylysine and uric acid were analysed. Oral calcium load test was done. Serum alkaline phosphatase activity and oxalic acid urine excretion were also estimated. There were no significant differences between diabetic patients with and without hypertension as far as calcium, phosphorus or magnesium metabolism were concerned.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- J Zywiec
- Katedra i Klinika chorób Wewnetrznych i diabetologii Slaskiej Akademii Medycznej w Zabrzu
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
40
|
Zywiec J, Grzeszczak W, Pierzchała K. [Bone complication in diabetes subjects with good metabolic control and without longterm complications: certain problems. Part II. Basal parameters of bone turnover]. Przegl Lek 2002; 58:495-7. [PMID: 11816739] [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: 02/23/2023]
Abstract
The resorption and osteogenesis equilibrium is commonly known basal condition of bone tissue homeostasis. For the purpose of bone turnover analysis in the group of good controlled diabetic patients without any diabetic complications basal biochemical parameters of osteogenesis and resorption were estimated. During low-calcium diet conditions both serum concentration and urine excretion of creatinine, hydroxyproline, hydroxylysine and uric acid were investigated. Serum alkaline phosphatase activity and oxalic acid urine excretion were also measured. As the result of the study the higher serum alkaline phosphatase activity and hydroksyproline urine excretion in type 1 diabetic patients as well as higher hydroxyproline and hydroxylysine urine excretion in type 2 diabetic patients were found.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- J Zywiec
- Katedra i Kliniki Chorób Wewnetrznych i Diabetologii Slaskiej Akademii Medycznej w Zabrzu
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
41
|
Zywiec J, Grzeszczak W, Pierzchała K. [Bone complication in diabetic subjects with good metabolic control and without any late complications: selected problems. Part I: calcium, phosphorus and magnesium metabolism]. Przegl Lek 2002; 58:426-30. [PMID: 11603176] [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: 02/21/2023]
Abstract
The aim of the study was to evaluate whether in diabetics with good metabolic control and without any diabetic complications, disturbances of calcium, phosphorus and magnesium metabolism or hormonal regulation (parathormone/calcitonin) were present, and if they depended on type of diabetes, duration time of diabetes, kind of hypoglycaemic treatment, sex or age of patients. 83 subjects were examined, including: 14 with type 1 diabetes mellitus, 49 with type 2 diabetes mellitus and 20 healthy persons. All tests were performed in standarized low-calcium diet conditions. In basal conditions both serum concentrations and daily urine excretion of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium were estimated. Oral and intravenous calcium load tests with simultaneous parathormone, calcitonin, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus concentrations estimation were done. The final conclusions were as follow: Both in type 1 diabetes mellitus and type 2 diabetes mellitus subjects with good metabolic compensation and without advanced diabetic complications a tendency to early disturbances of calcium-phosphorus metabolism is observed. Physiological hormonal control (parathormone/calcitonin) is preserved. Correlations between mineral metabolism and type of diabetes, duration time of diabetes, daily insulin dose, body mass index and sex are observed. Kind of hypoglycaemic treatment has only slight influence on the mineral metabolism.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- J Zywiec
- Katedra i Klinika Chorób Wewnetrznych i Diabetologii Slaskiej Akademii Medycznej w Zabrzu
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
42
|
Tomaszewski M, Kacka B, Zukowska-Szczechowska E, Grzeszczak W. Should audiorecordings be used in the assessment of adherence to antihypertensive medication? Int J Cardiol 2001; 81:85-6. [PMID: 11690668 DOI: 10.1016/s0167-5273(01)00523-x] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
|
43
|
Zukowska-Szczechowska E, Tomaszewski M, Grzeszczak W. [Hypertension in patients with diabetes mellitus--selected pathogenetic and therapeutic aspects]. Przegl Lek 2001; 58:124-6. [PMID: 11475857] [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: 02/20/2023]
Abstract
The pathogenesis of hypertension in diabetes type 1 and type 2 is different. Diabetic nephropathy is regarded as the most essential factor contributing to the development of hypertension in patients with diabetes mellitus type 1. Obesity, insulin resistance and hyperinsulinaemia are responsible for hypertension in diabetes mellitus type 2. In both types of diabetes, hypertension is involved in fast progress of diabetic renal disease. Antihypertensive treatment in diabetic patients should include: non-pharmacological interventions, drug-therapy, regular blood pressure monitoring, educational efforts. ACE-inhibitors, calcium antagonists, diuretics, beta-blockers, angiotensin II receptor antagonists and alpha 1-blockers are used as antihypertensive agents in diabetic patients. Neutral endopeptidase inhibitors are the new, promising therapeutic option.
Collapse
|
44
|
Gumprecht J, Zychma MJ, Grzeszczak W, Zukowska-Szczechowska E. Transmission of G-protein beta3 subunit C825T alleles to offspring affected with end-stage renal disease. Am J Nephrol 2001; 21:368-72. [PMID: 11684796 DOI: 10.1159/000046276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [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: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Results of epidemiological studies have suggested that a hereditary predisposition to the development of chronic renal failure exists, and that such predisposition might be independent from underlying etiology of kidney disease. On the other hand, high blood pressure contributes substantially to a faster rate of progression of renal damage, regardless of underlying etiology of kidney disease. In this study we tested whether GNB3 C825T polymorphism, previously reported to be associated with hypertension, contributes to predisposition to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). METHODS GNB3 polymorphism was genotyped in 247 family trios: offspring affected with ESRD and both parents, and transmission/disequilibrium test was used to establish the allele-phenotype association. Among the examined offspring, 47 patients had ESRD in the course of type 1 diabetes and diabetic nephropathy, 120 had primary glomerulonephritis and 80 had interstitial nephritis. We observed no significant differences between the GNB3 C and T allele transmission from heterozygous parents to affected offspring. RESULTS In the overall group of examined patients, the C:T allele transmission (%) was 48:52, while in patients with diabetic nephropathy, chronic glomerulonephritis and chronic interstitial nephritis the transmission was (%) 50:50, 48:52 and 48:52, respectively. CONCLUSION The results of our study suggest that GNB3 C825T polymorphism does not contribute substantially to the increased risk of the development of ESRD.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- J Gumprecht
- Department and Clinic of Internal Medicine and Diabetology, Silesian School of Medicine, 3-go Maja 13-15, PL-41 800 Zabrze, Poland.
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
45
|
Tomaszewski M, Zukowska-Szczechowska E, Zywiec J, Grzeszczak W. Transient anuria in a patient with chronic renal failure and liver affection after a single oral dose of diclofenac. Nephron Clin Pract 2001; 88:287-8. [PMID: 11423768 DOI: 10.1159/000046009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
|
46
|
Abstract
OBJECTIVE In patients with clinical hemochromatosis, the frequency of diabetes ranges from 20 to 50%, and the heterozygosity for the C282Y mutation in the HFE gene might be associated with an increased risk for diabetes. There are also some reports that suggest that iron overload might cause diabetic nephropathy. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS We performed an association study to assess the role of the C282Y and H63D mutations in the HFE gene as a risk factor for type 2 diabetes and diabetic nephropathy. Altogether, 563 patients with type 2 diabetes were included in the study. In the analyzed group, 108 patients had overt proteinuria, 154 had microalbuminuria, and 301 had normoalbuminuria. Among the patients with normoalbuminuria, only those with known diabetes duration > or = 10 years were considered normoalbuminuric (n = 162). A total of 196 unrelated healthy subjects were used as a control group. All subjects were genotyped for C282Y and H63D using the polymerase chain reaction-based protocol. RESULTS There was an increased frequency of 282Y allele carriers among patients with type 2 diabetes versus healthy control subjects (OR 5.3, 95% CI 1.6-17.3). We observed an increased frequency of the 63D allele carriers among patients with diabetic nephropathy (1.8, 1.2-2.8). CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, our study is the first to indicate that being a carrier of the H63D hemochromatosis mutation is a risk factor for nephropathy in type 2 diabetic patients. We also confirmed previous observations that the frequency of the 282Y mutation was higher in patients with type 2 diabetes than it was in the general population of healthy subjects.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- D K Moczulski
- Department of Internal Medicine and Diabetes, Silesian School of Medicine, Zabrze, Poland
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
47
|
Grzeszczak W. [Cardura XL--a unique drug formulation--doxazosine administered in a slow-release form (doxazosine GITS)]. Przegl Lek 2001; 57:643-54. [PMID: 11293213] [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: 02/19/2023]
Abstract
An active component in the tablet Cardura XL is doxazosine. Doxazosine belongs to the third generation of alpha 1-adrenolytics. It is a blocker of post-synaptic alpha 1-receptors both in humans and in animals. It is a long acting preparation. A tablet cover of Cardura XL is built of two layers (GITS system). It has enabled administration of doxazosine once a day. A great advance of the GITS system is a verly slow and systematic release of the drug from the tablet. This release is independent of pH of gastro-intestinal content or peristalsis. After administration of the tablet of Cardura XL, over 85% of the drug is released after 12 hours and the release ends after 12-16 hours. Maximal serum drug level after administration of doxazosine GITS is observed after 14-16 hours. Higher maximal serum drug level is achieved when the drug is administered together with a meal. Using doxazosine in the GITS form, minimal and maximal serum drug levels during the whole 24 hours differ non significantly. GITS technology enabled achieving stable daily serum drug concentration. Introducing doxazosine GITS caused: 1. decrease of Cmax; 2. elongation of Tmax; and 3. decrease of Cmin compared to doxazosine. It became possible due to gradual absorption of the preparation from gastrointestinal tract and improved coefficient of the drug fluctuation. It should be stated that the described pharmacological differences of doxazosine GITS in younger and elderly, in female and male patients do not influence significantly initial dosing of the drug. Stenosis of the gastrointestinal tract or chronic diarrhea affecting bowel passage of the drug, change its therapeutic effect. An effect of doxazosine GITS, doxazosine and placebo on blood pressure was studied in 392 patients with mild and moderate hypertension (< or = 220/95-115 mm Hg). Doxazosine GITS similarly to doxazosine effectively decreases blood pressure. The value of diastolic blood pressure decrease increases together with the therapy duration. Use of the unique GITS technology assures stable daily serum drug concentration. It results in: mild but permanent decrease of the blood pressure, decreased risk of side-effects, including orthostatic hypotony. Based on the performed post-registration studies it should be stated that doxazosine GITS is not only a very effective but also a safe preparation, which may be administered once daily. The treatment should be initialized with a dose of 4 mg daily. In as much as 60% of the patients with mild or moderate arterial hypertension, an initial dose (4 mg of Cardura XL) effectively lowers blood pressure. Taking into consideration unique features of the described preparation, it is worth thinking of Cardura XL while initializing or switching therapy in hypertensive patients. Cardura XL, due to favourable metabolic effects as well as the unique GITS technology seems to be the drug particularly suitable in hypertensive patients with accompanying dyslipidaemia, diabetes mellitus type 2 and/or benign prostata hypertrophy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- W Grzeszczak
- Katedra i Klinika Chorób Wewnetrznych i Diabetologii w Zabrzu
| |
Collapse
|
48
|
Tomaszewski M, Łacka B, Zukowska-Szczechowska E, Grzeszczak W, Gosek K. [Evaluation of the relationship between the occurrence of headache, use of analgesics and realizing a therapeutic effect among patients with hypertension]. Przegl Lek 2001; 57:639-42. [PMID: 11293212] [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: 02/19/2023]
Abstract
The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of headaches and analgesic use in hypertensive patients and to evaluate the relationship between taking analgesic drugs and adherence to antihypertensive therapy. 754 consecutive hypertensive patients (446 women and 308 men, aged 18-89 years, median age--58 years) from 7 out-patient centres participated in the study. Anonymous questionnaires consisted of 13 simple questions concerning demographic parameters (age, gender), clinical data (the duration of hypertension and antihypertensive therapy), the history of headache and use of analgesics were distributed among the participants. Among the hypertensives participating in the study, 82.9% (625) reported headaches. Analgesics were used by 65.3% (408) of hypertensive patients with headaches. There was significant, positive linear correlation between the history of headaches and the duration of analgesic use in hypertensive patients. The rate of non-compliance was significantly higher among patients with headaches who reported regular use of analgesics when compared to non-users of analgesics. There were statistically more non-compliants among patients taking more than 1 type of analgesics than in hypertensives reporting use of only 1 analgesic drug. The prevalence of headaches and the rate of analgesic use is considerably significant among hypertensive patients. Analgesic consumption seems to be a risk factor for non-adherence to antihypertensive medication.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- M Tomaszewski
- Katedra i Klinika Chorób Wewnetrznych i Diabetologii, Slaskiej Akademii Medycznej w Katowicach
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
49
|
Grzeszczak W. [Genetic factors with significance in pathogenesis of diabetic nephropathy--the role of polymorphism of renin-angiotensin system genes]. Przegl Lek 2001; 57 Suppl 3:19-24. [PMID: 11293230] [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: 02/19/2023]
Abstract
The article presents the contemporary view about the role of polymorphisms of renin-angiotensin system genes in the pathogenesis of diabetic nephropathy in subjects with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- W Grzeszczak
- Katedra i Klinika Chorób Wewnetrznych i Diabetologii Slaskiej Akademii Medycznej w Zabrzu.
| |
Collapse
|
50
|
Zychma MJ, Gumprecht J, Grzeszczak W. Ace gene insertion/deletion alleles: transmission from parents to dialysis and nondialysis patients with chronic renal failure. Nephron Clin Pract 2001; 88:187-8. [PMID: 11399927 DOI: 10.1159/000045985] [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: 11/19/2022] Open
|