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Costa J, Saraiva N, Guerreiro P, Miranda J, Batinic-Haberle I, Castro M, Oliveira N, Fernandes A. Effect of the SOD mimetic MnTnHex-2-PyP on the generation of ROS and cytotoxicity induced by ochratoxin A. Toxicol Lett 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2015.08.840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Singh G, Bessler M, Costa J, Bacchetta M, D'Ovidio F, Biscotti M, Gorenstein L, Ginsburg M, Sonett J. V-114RIGHT-TO-LEFT ORIENTATION PROBLEMS DURING MINIMALLY INVASIVE IVOR-LEWIS OESOPHAGOGASTRECTOMY. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2015. [DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivv204.115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Mourão A, Santos M, Mendonça S, Ramos F, Bettencourt B, Bruges-Armas J, Martins F, Salgado M, Estanqueiro P, Melo Gomes J, Costa J, Furtado C, Figueira R, Brito I, Sousa M, Sequeira G, Branco J, Fonseca J, Canhão H. AB0965 Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in TNFA1P3 and PTPN2 Are Associated with a Poor Outcome in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. Data From Reuma.PT. Ann Rheum Dis 2015. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2015-eular.5221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Raposo A, Sousa Neves J, Cerqueira M, Teixeira F, Peixoto D, Costa J, Alcino S, Afonso C. AB1104 Influence of Sociodemographic and Clinical Factors in Health Related Quality of Life in Patients Followed in a Rheumatology Day-Care Unit. Ann Rheum Dis 2015. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2015-eular.3546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Raposo A, Lopes E, Sousa Neves J, Cerqueira M, Teixeira F, Costa J, Pina P, Afonso C. AB0230 Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety and Poor Sleep Quality in Patients Followed in a Rheumatology Day-Care Unit: Associated Sociodemographic and Disease-Related Factors. Ann Rheum Dis 2015. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2015-eular.3958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Ferreira E Mora H, Pinto de Sousa J, Devesa V, Barbosa J, Costa J, Portugal R, Costa Maia J. Gastrointestinal stromal tumor of the stomach and hepatocellular carcinoma: An unusual association. Int J Surg Case Rep 2015; 12:75-7. [PMID: 26026880 PMCID: PMC4486102 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2015.05.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2015] [Revised: 05/04/2015] [Accepted: 05/09/2015] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are uncommon, potentially malignant tumors, that arise in the wall of the gastrointestinal tract. Up to 50% can develop metastasis, mainly in the liver, but the occurrence of synchronous primary liver tumors is a rare event in these patients. PRESENTATION OF CASE The authors report a case of the association of gastric GIST and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in a non-cirrhotic liver in a 76 year-old patient. DISCUSSION The appearance of an hepatic lesion in a GIST patient does not necessarily imply its secondary nature. CONCLUSION In diagnosed GIST patients, all efforts should be pursued to characterize synchronous hepatic lesions, in order to plan a correct and tailored treatment of the patients.
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Costa J, Araújo CAC, Freitas CAV, Borges-Pereira J. Are Members of the Triatoma brasiliensis (Hemiptera, Reduviidae) Species Complex Able to Alter the Biology and Virulence of a Trypanosoma cruzi Strain? NEOTROPICAL ENTOMOLOGY 2015; 44:186-193. [PMID: 26013138 DOI: 10.1007/s13744-015-0271-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2014] [Accepted: 12/29/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Trypanosoma cruzi is the causative agent of Chagas disease, transmitted to humans and mammals by blood-sucking hemipteran insects belonging to the Triatominae subfamily. The two main genotypes of T. cruzi (TcI and TcII) differ in many characteristics concerning their genetic profile. Despite the extensive literature on vectors and the etiologic agent, several interactive aspects between these two elements of Chagas disease are still waiting to be further clarified. Here, biological and histological features resulting from the interaction between Albino Swiss mice and T. cruzi isolate PB913 after passages through vectors of the Triatoma brasiliensis species complex were evaluated. Comparing the four members of the T. brasiliensis species complex-Triatoma brasiliensis brasiliensis Neiva, Triatoma brasiliensis macromelasoma Galvão, Triatoma melanica Neiva & Lent, and Triatoma juazeirensis Costa & Felix-no significant differences in parasitemia of the infected mice were observed. At 20 days post-infection, the highest number of parasites was observed in the group of mice that were infected with parasites obtained from T. b. macromelasoma. Tropism of the parasites to different organs such as heart, bladder, and skeletal muscles followed by inflammatory cell infiltrates was observed with quantitative and qualitative differences. Even though the four members of the T. brasiliensis species complex differ in their geographical distribution, morphology, biology, ecology, and genetics, no significant influence on the parasitemia of the T. cruzi PB913 isolate was detected. After evaluation of the tissue samples, a higher pathogenicity of parasites obtained from T. b. brasiliensis was noticeable.
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Lau E, Freitas P, Costa J, Batista R, Máximo V, Coelho R, Matos-Lima L, Eloy C, Carvalho D. Loss of mitochondrial SDHB expression: what is its role in diffuse thyroid lipomatosis? Horm Metab Res 2015; 47:165-7. [PMID: 25679879 DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1398559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Diffuse lipomatosis of the thyroid gland is a very rare disease, characterized by extensive infiltration of thyroid parenchyma by mature adipose tissue, usually not accompanied by amyloid fibrils deposition. The pathophysiology of adipose tissue infiltration in the thyroid gland remains unknown. We report a clinical case of a diffuse thyroid lipomatosis, whose immunohistochemical study of succinate dehydrogenase - subunit B (SDHB) revealed loss of expression of this protein in the follicular or adipose cells. We detected the presence of a recently described SDHB gene large deletion. Loss of mitochondrial SDHB expression may have a key role in understanding the pathophysiology of thyrolipomatosis, by regulating status of lipid metabolism.
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Moller S, Lundemann M, Rosenschold PMA, Costa J, Engelholm S, Law I, Poulsen HS, Engelholm SA. RT-22 * MRI AND FET PET FOR RADIOTHERAPY PLANNING IN RECURRENT HIGH-GRADE GLIOMA (HGG) IN A PROSPECTIVE PHASE I TRIAL. Neuro Oncol 2014. [DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/nou270.19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Inês M, Rodrigues F, Saraiva J, Costa J. Pre-Symptomatic Genetic Testing In Familial Amyloid Polyneuropathy: The Reproductive Options. VALUE IN HEALTH : THE JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR PHARMACOECONOMICS AND OUTCOMES RESEARCH 2014; 17:A524. [PMID: 27201646 DOI: 10.1016/j.jval.2014.08.1643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Gouveia M, Borges M, Augusto M, Caldeira D, Alarcão J, Pinheiro L, Sousa R, Fareleira F, Ascenção R, Costa J, Laires P, Fiuza M, Dias NC, Martins S, Belo A, Vaz-Carneiro A. Cost and Burden Of Hypercholesterolemia In Portugal. VALUE IN HEALTH : THE JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR PHARMACOECONOMICS AND OUTCOMES RESEARCH 2014; 17:A339. [PMID: 27200619 DOI: 10.1016/j.jval.2014.08.668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Borges M, Gouveia M, Alarcão J, Sousa R, Teixeira E, Barata F, Laranjeira E, Lopes F, Parente B, Pinheiro L, Vaz-Carneiro A, Costa J. Cost and Burden of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer's in Portugal. VALUE IN HEALTH : THE JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR PHARMACOECONOMICS AND OUTCOMES RESEARCH 2014; 17:A626. [PMID: 27202212 DOI: 10.1016/j.jval.2014.08.2228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Lundemann M, Costa J, Law I, Engelholm SA. NI-56 * FET-PET ADDS PREDICTIVE VALUE TO LOCALIZATION OF TREATMENT FAILURE IN HIGH GRADE GLIOMAS. Neuro Oncol 2014. [DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/nou264.54] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Engelholm S, Costa J, Lundemann M, Law I, Rosenschold PMA, Engelholm S. RT-10 * DO WE NEED IMAGE-GUIDANCE OF GTV DEFINED BY FET-PET IN RADIOTHERAPY OF HIGH GRADE GLIOMA? Neuro Oncol 2014. [DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/nou270.7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Costa J, Carrapatoso I, Oliveira MBPP, Mafra I. Walnut allergens: molecular characterization, detection and clinical relevance. Clin Exp Allergy 2014; 44:319-41. [PMID: 24382327 DOI: 10.1111/cea.12267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Food-induced allergies have been regarded as an emergent problem of public health. Classified as important allergenic ingredients, the presence of walnut and other nuts as hidden allergens in processed foods constitutes a risk for sensitized individuals, being a real problem of allergen management. Attending to the increasing importance dedicated to walnut allergy, this review intends to provide the relevant and up-to-date information on main issues such as the prevalence of walnut allergy, the clinical threshold levels, the molecular characterization of walnut allergens and their clinical relevance, as well as the methodologies for walnut allergen detection in foods. As the walnut used in human diet comes from Juglans regia and Juglans nigra, the molecular characterization of the allergens from both species included in the prolamins (Jug r 1, Jug n 1 and Jug r 3), cupins (Jug r 2, Jug n 2 and Jug r 4) and profilins (Jug r 5), together with respective clinical relevance, were compiled in this review. The most recent progresses on walnut allergen detection techniques (protein- and DNA-based) are described and critically compared, including the emergent multitarget approaches.
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Marchant A, Mougel F, Almeida C, Jacquin-Joly E, Costa J, Harry M. De novo transcriptome assembly for a non-model species, the blood-sucking bug Triatoma brasiliensis, a vector of Chagas disease. Genetica 2014; 143:225-39. [PMID: 25233990 DOI: 10.1007/s10709-014-9790-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2014] [Accepted: 09/01/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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High throughput sequencing (HTS) provides new research opportunities for work on non-model organisms, such as differential expression studies between populations exposed to different environmental conditions. However, such transcriptomic studies first require the production of a reference assembly. The choice of sampling procedure, sequencing strategy and assembly workflow is crucial. To develop a reliable reference transcriptome for Triatoma brasiliensis, the major Chagas disease vector in Northeastern Brazil, different de novo assembly protocols were generated using various datasets and software. Both 454 and Illumina sequencing technologies were applied on RNA extracted from antennae and mouthparts from single or pooled individuals. The 454 library yielded 278 Mb. Fifteen Illumina libraries were constructed and yielded nearly 360 million RNA-seq single reads and 46 million RNA-seq paired-end reads for nearly 45 Gb. For the 454 reads, we used three assemblers, Newbler, CAP3 and/or MIRA and for the Illumina reads, the Trinity assembler. Ten assembly workflows were compared using these programs separately or in combination. To compare the assemblies obtained, quantitative and qualitative criteria were used, including contig length, N50, contig number and the percentage of chimeric contigs. Completeness of the assemblies was estimated using the CEGMA pipeline. The best assembly (57,657 contigs, completeness of 80 %, <1 % chimeric contigs) was a hybrid assembly leading to recommend the use of (1) a single individual with large representation of biological tissues, (2) merging both long reads and short paired-end Illumina reads, (3) several assemblers in order to combine the specific advantages of each.
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Luis L, Costa J, Munoz E, Schneider E, Valls-Sole J. F01 Vestibular Ocular Reflex Dynamics During Passive Head-impulses: Slow Phase And Quick-eye Movements In Huntington's Disease. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry 2014. [DOI: 10.1136/jnnp-2014-309032.136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Santos I, Rodrigues P, Silva C, Costa J, DeFilippis N. A-55 * Portuguese Norms of the Halstead Category Test: Preliminary Data. Arch Clin Neuropsychol 2014. [DOI: 10.1093/arclin/acu038.55] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Znini M, Majidi L, Desjobert JM, Paolini J, Costa J. GC-MS analysis and comparison of volatile compounds ofSalvia aucheriBoiss. var.mesatlanticaMaire., obtained by hydrodistillation and headspace solid phase microextraction (HS-SPME). ACTA CHROMATOGR 2014. [DOI: 10.1556/achrom.26.2014.3.8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Borges M, Gouveia M, Alarcão J, Sousa R, Barata F, Laranjeira E, Lopes F, Parente B, Pinheiro L, Teixeira M, Vaz-Carneiro A, Costa J. Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer'S Burden of Disease in Portugal. Ann Oncol 2014. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdu341.11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Valença-Filipe R, Costa J, Martins A. Mycobacterium bovis: a rare cause of hand tenosynovitis. J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2014; 39:780-1. [PMID: 23340760 DOI: 10.1177/1753193412475248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Costa J, Yau C, Aye L, Yusuf M. 40 * SCREENING FOR COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT IN PATIENTS OVER 65 YEARS OLD BY USING COGNITIVE SCREENING TOOLS SUCH AS ABBREVIATED MENTAL TEST SCORE (AMTS) FOR EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF DELIRIUM. Age Ageing 2014. [DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afu036.40] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Vilella M, Larramona H, Bosque M, Costa J, Espasa M, Valdesoiro L, Asensio O, Domingo X, Guijarro E. 143 Seasonality of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolation in patients with cystic fibrosis. J Cyst Fibros 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(14)60279-4] [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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Romao V, Santos M, Polido-Pereira J, Duarte C, Nero P, Miguel C, Costa J, Pimentel-Santos F, Barcelos F, Costa L, Melo Gomes J, Pereira da Silva J, Branco J, Canas da Silva J, Da Silva J, Fonseca J, Canhao H. OP0031 Tocilizumab is Associated with Higher CDai/Sdai Remission in Biologic-Naïve Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients – Data from Reuma.Pt: Table 1. Ann Rheum Dis 2014. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2014-eular.2668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Romao V, Santos M, Polido-Pereira J, Duarte C, Nero P, Miguel C, Costa J, Pimentel-Santos F, Barcelos F, Costa L, Melo Gomes J, Pereira da Silva J, Branco J, Canas da Silva J, Da Silva J, Fonseca J, Canhao H. AB0451 Changes in DAS28, CDAI and SDAI are Associated with Biologic Class, Gender, Previous Biologic Therapy and ACPA/RF Status – Results from Reuma.PT. Ann Rheum Dis 2014. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2014-eular.3414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Castro J, Costa J, Pinto S, de Carvalho M. P534: Motor unit number index (MUNIX) in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a prospective cohort study. Clin Neurophysiol 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/s1388-2457(14)50633-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Gartner S, Casals T, Marin J, Rovira S, Moreno A, Asensio O, Costa J, de Mir I, Torrent A, Sacoto G, Cols M, Bosque M. 20 Inconclusive diagnosis following newborn screening for cystic fibrosis (CF): clinical outcomes in 56 infants from three Spanish CF centres. J Cyst Fibros 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(14)60157-0] [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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Henriques M, Costa J, Domingues S, Alves M. Botulinum toxin type a in palmar hyperhidrosis: The role of iontophoresis. Ann Phys Rehabil Med 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rehab.2014.03.669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Caldeira D, David C, Santos AT, Costa J, Pinto FJ, Ferreira JJ. Efficacy and safety of low molecular weight heparin in patients with mechanical heart valves: systematic review and meta-analysis. J Thromb Haemost 2014; 12:650-9. [PMID: 24593838 DOI: 10.1111/jth.12544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Low molecular weight heparins (LMWHs) are not approved for patients with mechanical heart valves (MHVs). However, in several guidelines, temporary LMWH off-label use in this clinical setting is considered to be a valid treatment option. Therefore, we reviewed the efficacy and safety of LMWHs in patients with MHVs. METHODS MEDLINE and CENTRAL databases were searched from inception to June 2013. Review articles and references were also searched. We included experimental and observational studies that compared LMWHs with unfractionated heparin (UFH) or vitamin K antagonists (VKAs). Data were analyzed and pooled to estimate odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for thromboembolic and major bleeding events. Statistical heterogeneity was evaluated with the I(2) -test. RESULTS Nine studies were included: one randomized controlled trial (RCT) and eight observational studies, with a total of 1042 patients. No differences were found between LMWHs and UFH/VKAs in the risk of thromboembolic events (OR 0.67; 95% CI 0.27-1.68; I(2) = 9%) or major bleeding events (OR 0.66; 95% CI 0.36-1.19; I(2) = 0%). CONCLUSIONS The best evidence available might support the temporary use of LMWHs as a prophylactic treatment option in patients with MHVs. However, conclusions are mostly based on observational data (with large CIs), and an adequately powered RCT is urgently needed in this clinical setting.
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Costa J, Sonett J, Singh G, Bacchetta M, LaVelle M, Lederer D, Shah L, Robbins H, Raza K, Arcasoy S, D'Ovidio F. Lung Transplantation Using Allografts From Donation After Cardiac Death Donors. J Heart Lung Transplant 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2014.01.880] [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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Aramini B, Kim C, Peterson E, Lederer D, Costa J, Shah L, Robbins H, Raza K, Arcasoy S, Sonett J, D’Ovidio F. Donor Surfactant Protein A2 Gene Polymorphisms Are Associated With Early Lung Transplant Survival. J Heart Lung Transplant 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2014.01.375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Costa J, Ortiz-Ibañez K, Salerni G, Borges V, Carrera C, Puig S, Malvehy J. Dermoscopic patterns of melanoma metastases: interobserver consistency and accuracy for metastasis recognition. Br J Dermatol 2014; 169:91-9. [PMID: 23495915 DOI: 10.1111/bjd.12314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/10/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cutaneous metastases of malignant melanoma (CMMM) can be confused with other skin lesions. Dermoscopy could be helpful in the differential diagnosis. OBJECTIVES To describe distinctive dermoscopic patterns that are reproducible and accurate in the identification of CMMM. METHODS A retrospective study of 146 dermoscopic images of CMMM from 42 patients attending a melanoma unit between 2002 and 2009 was performed. Firstly, two investigators established six dermoscopic patterns for CMMM. The correlation of 73 dermoscopic images with their distinctive patterns was assessed by four independent dermatologists to evaluate the reproducibility in the identification of the patterns. Finally, 163 dermoscopic images, including CMMM and nonmetastatic lesions, were evaluated by the same four dermatologists to calculate the accuracy of the patterns in the recognition of CMMM. RESULTS Five CMMM dermoscopic patterns had a good interobserver agreement (blue naevus-like, naevus-like, angioma-like, vascular and unspecific). When CMMM were classified according to these patterns, correlation between the investigators and the four dermatologists ranged from κ = 0.56 to κ = 0.7. In total, 71 CMMM, 16 angiomas, 22 blue naevi, 15 malignant melanomas, 11 seborrhoeic keratoses, 15 melanocytic naevi with a globular pattern and 13 pink lesions with a vascular pattern were evaluated according to the previously described CMMM dermoscopy patterns, showing an overall sensitivity of 67.9% (range 54.9-76%) and a specificity of 79.9% (range 68.5-93.5%) for the diagnosis of CMMM. CONCLUSIONS Five dermoscopic patterns of CMMM with good interobserver agreement obtained a high sensitivity and specificity in the diagnosis of metastasis, with the accuracy varying according to the experience of the observer.
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Rodilla E, Millasseau S, Escriva M, Garcia J, Costa J, Pascual J. P7.9 ELEVATED ARTERIAL STIFFNESS PRECEDES DEVELOPMENT OF HYPERTENSION IN NEVER TREATED PREHYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS. Artery Res 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.artres.2014.09.171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Costa J, Ferrero V, Loureiro J, Castro M, Navarro L, Castro S. Sexual reproduction of the pentaploid, short-styled Oxalis pes-caprae allows the production of viable offspring. PLANT BIOLOGY (STUTTGART, GERMANY) 2014; 16:208-14. [PMID: 23594049 DOI: 10.1111/plb.12010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2012] [Accepted: 12/31/2012] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Reproduction is a key factor for the successful establishment and spread of introduced species. Oxalis pes-caprae is a tristylous species with a self- and morph-incompatibility sexual system that, in the invaded range of the western Mediterranean Basin, has been found to reproduce asexually because only the pentaploid, short-styled morph (5x S-morph) was introduced. The objective of this study was to test the ability of the 5x S-morph of O. pes-caprae to produce viable offspring in the absence of compatible mates, exploring the hypothesis that new morphs could have emerged by sexual reproduction events of the initially introduced morph. Pollen germination, pollen tube development, fruit and seed production, seed germination and offspring ploidy levels were analysed after controlled hand-pollinations to assess self- and morph-incompatibility and production of viable gametes by the 5x S-morph. The self-incompatibility system is still operating, but a partial breakdown in the morph-incompatibility system combined with the production of viable gametes was observed, allowing sexual reproduction of the 5x S-morph in the invaded range. The ability of the 5x S-morph to reproduce sexually may have major consequences for the dynamics of invasive populations of O. pes-caprae and could be one of the factors involved in the occurrence of new floral morphs in this invaded range.
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Rodilla E, Millasseau S, Escriva M, Garcia J, Costa J, Pascual J. P1.14 PWV IMPROVEMENT IN PREVIOUSLY UNTREATED MILD HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS AFTER 1 YEAR OF MONOTHERAPY. Artery Res 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.artres.2014.09.095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Pimentel-Santos FM, Matos M, Ligeiro D, Mourão AF, Ribeiro C, Costa J, Santos H, Barcelos A, Pinto P, Cruz M, Sousa E, Santos RA, Fonseca JE, Trindade H, Guedes-Pinto H, Branco JC. HLA alleles and HLA-B27 haplotypes associated with susceptibility and severity of ankylosing spondylitis in a Portuguese population. TISSUE ANTIGENS 2013; 82:374-9. [PMID: 24498993 DOI: 10.1111/tan.12238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2013] [Revised: 09/11/2013] [Accepted: 10/09/2013] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-B27 is the mostly known major histocompatibility complex (MHC) gene associated with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Nonetheless, there is substantial evidence that other MHC genes appear to be associated with the disease, although it has not yet been established whether these associations are driven by direct associations or by linkage disequilibrium (LD) mechanisms. We aimed to investigate the contributions of HLA class I and II alleles and B27-haplotypes for AS in a case-control study. A total of 188 HLA-B27 AS cases and 189 HLA-B27 healthy controls were selected and typed for HLA class I and II by the Luminex polymerase chain reaction-sequence specific oligonucleotide probe (PCR-SSOP) method. Allelic and haplotypic distributions were estimated by maximum likelihood method using Arlequin v3.11 and statistical analysis were performed by Stata10.1. No associations were found between non-HLA-B27 loci and AS susceptibility, but several associations were observed for phenotypic features of the disease. DRB1*08 was identified as a risk factor for uveitis and DQB1*04 seems to provide protection for AS severity (functional, metrological and radiological indexes). A*02/B27/C*02/DRB1*01/DQB1*05 [P<0.0001; odds ratio (OR) = 39.06; 95% confidence interval (CI) (2.34-651)] is the only haplotype that seems to confer susceptibility to AS. Moreover, the haplotype A*02/B27/C*01/DRB1*08/DQB1*04 seems to provide protection for disease functional and radiological repercussions. Our findings are compatible with the hypothesis that other genes within the HLA region besides HLA-B27 might play some role in AS susceptibility and severity.
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Costa J, Serafim KR, Gianlorenço ACL, Mattioli R. Low-dose thioperamide injected into the cerebellar vermis of mice immediately after exposure to the elevated plus-maze impairs their avoidance behavior on re-exposure to the apparatus. Braz J Med Biol Res 2013; 46:943-948. [PMID: 24270913 PMCID: PMC3854336 DOI: 10.1590/1414-431x20133179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2013] [Accepted: 08/15/2013] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The present study investigated the effect of thioperamide (THIO), an H3 histaminergic receptor antagonist, microinjected into the cerebellar vermis on emotional memory consolidation in male Swiss albino mice re-exposed to the elevated plus-maze (EPM). We implanted a guide cannula into the cerebellar vermis using stereotactic surgery. On the third day after surgery, we performed behavioral tests for two consecutive days. On the first day (exposure), the mice (n=10/group) were exposed to the EPM and received THIO (0.06, 0.3, or 1.5 ng/0.1 µL) immediately after the end of the session. Twenty-four hours later, the mice were re-exposed to the EPM under the same experimental conditions, but without drug injection. A reduction in the exploration of the open arms upon re-exposure to the EPM (percentage of number of entries and time spent in open arms) compared with the initial exposure was used as an indicator of learning and memory. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) followed by the Duncan post hoc test was used to analyze the data. Upon re-exposure, exploratory activity in the open arms was reduced in the control group, and with the two highest THIO doses: 0.3 and 1.5 ng/0.1 µL. No reduction was seen with the lowest THIO dose (0.06 ng/0.1 µL), indicating inhibition of the consolidation of emotional memory. None of the doses interfered with the animals' locomotor activity. We conclude that THIO at the lowest dose (0.06 ng/0.1 µL) microinjected into the cerebellum impaired emotional memory consolidation in mice.
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Anwar M, Lupo J, Molinaro A, Clarke J, Butowski N, Prados M, Chang S, HaasKogan D, Nelson S, Ashman J, Drazkowski J, Zimmerman R, Lidner T, Giannini C, Porter A, Patel N, Atean I, Shin N, Toltz A, Laude C, Freeman C, Seuntjens J, Roberge D, Back M, Kastelan M, Guo L, Wheeler H, Beauchesne P, Faure G, Noel G, Schmitt T, Martin L, Jadaud E, Carnin C, Bowers J, Bennion N, Lomas H, Spencer K, Richardson M, McAllister W, Sheehan J, Schlesinger D, Kersh R, Brower J, Gans S, Hartsell W, Goldman S, Chang JHC, Mohammed N, Siddiqui M, Gondi V, Christensen E, Klawikowski S, Garg A, McAleer M, Rhines L, Yang J, Brown P, Chang E, Settle S, Ghia A, Edson M, Fuller GN, Allen P, Li J, Garsa A, Badiyan S, Simpson J, Dowling J, Rich K, Chicoine M, Leuthardt E, Kim A, Robinson C, Gill B, Peskorski D, Lalonde R, Huq MS, Flickinger J, Graff A, Clerkin P, Smith H, Isaak R, Dinh J, Grosshans D, Allen P, de Groot J, McGovern S, McAleer M, Gilbert M, Brown P, Mahajan A, Gupta T, Mohanty S, Kannan S, Jalali R, Hardie J, Laack N, Kizilbash S, Buckner J, Giannini C, Uhm J, Parney I, Jenkins R, Decker P, Voss J, Hiramatsu R, Kawabata S, Furuse M, Niyatake SI, Kuroiwa T, Suzuki M, Ono K, Hobbs C, Vallow L, Peterson J, Jaeckle K, Heckman M, Bhupendra R, Horowitz D, Wuu CS, Feng W, Drassinower D, Lasala A, Lassman A, Wang T, Indelicato D, Rotondo R, Bradley J, Sandler E, Aldana P, Mendenhall N, Marcus R, Kabarriti R, Mourad WF, Mejia DM, Glanzman J, Patel S, Young R, Bernstein M, Hong L, Fox J, LaSala P, Kalnicki S, Garg M, Khatua S, Hou P, Wolff J, Hamilton J, Zaky W, Mahajan A, Ketonen L, Kim SH, Lee SR, Ji, Oh Y, Krishna U, Shah N, Pathak R, Gupta T, Lila A, Menon P, Goel A, Jalali R, Lall R, Lall R, Smith T, Schumacher A, McCaslin A, Kalapurakal J, Chandler J, Magnuson W, Robins HI, Mohindra P, Howard S, Mahajan A, Manfredi D, Rogers CL, Palmer M, Hillebrandt E, Bilton S, Robinson G, Velasco K, Mehta M, McGregor J, Grecula J, Ammirati M, Pelloski C, Lu L, Gupta N, Bell S, Moller S, Law I, Rosenschold PMA, Costa J, Poulsen HS, Engelholm SA, Morrison A, Cuglievan B, Khatib Z, Mourad WF, Kabarriti R, Young R, Santiago T, Blakaj DM, Welch M, Graber J, Patel S, Hong LX, Patel A, Tandon A, Bernstein MB, Shourbaji RA, Glanzman J, Kinon MD, Fox JL, Lasala P, Kalnicki S, Garg MK, Nicholas S, Salvatori R, Lim M, Redmond K, Quinones A, Gallia G, Rigamonti D, Kleinberg L, Patel S, Mourad W, Young R, Kabarriti R, Santiago T, Glanzman J, Bernstein M, Patel A, Yaparpalvi R, Hong L, Fox J, LaSala P, Kalnicki S, Garg M, Redmond K, Mian O, Degaonkar M, Sair H, Terezakis S, Kleinberg L, McNutt T, Wharam M, Mahone M, Horska A, Rezvi U, Melian E, Surucu M, Mescioglu I, Prabhu V, Clark J, Anderson D, Robbins J, Yechieli R, Ryu S, Ruge MI, Suchorska B, Hamisch C, Mahnkopf K, Lehrke R, Treuer H, Sturm V, Voges J, Sahgal A, Al-Omair A, Masucci L, Masson-Cote L, Atenafu E, Letourneau D, Yu E, Rampersaud R, Lewis S, Yee A, Thibault I, Fehlings M, Shi W, Palmer J, Li J, Kenyon L, Glass J, Kim L, Werner-wasik M, Andrews D, Susheela S, Revannasiddaiah S, Muzumder S, Mallarajapatna G, Basavalingaiah A, Gupta M, Kallur K, Hassan M, Bilimagga R, Tamura K, Aoyagi M, Ando N, Ogishima T, Yamamoto M, Ohno K, Maehara T, Xu Z, Vance ML, Schlesinger D, Sheehan J, Young R, Blakaj D, Kinon MD, Mourad W, LaSala PA, Hong L, Kalnicki S, Garg M, Young R, Mourad W, Patel S, Fox J, LaSala PA, Hong L, Graber JJ, Santiago T, Kalnicki S, Garg M, Zimmerman AL, Vogelbaum MA, Barnett GH, Murphy ES, Suh JH, Angelov L, Reddy CA, Chao ST. RADIATION THERAPY. Neuro Oncol 2013; 15:iii178-iii188. [PMCID: PMC3823902 DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/not187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/23/2023] Open
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Ramo-Tello C, Grau-López L, Tintoré M, Rovira A, Ramió i Torrenta L, Brieva L, Cano A, Carmona O, Saiz A, Torres F, Giner P, Nos C, Massuet A, Montalbán X, Martínez-Cáceres E, Costa J. A randomized clinical trial of oral versus intravenous methylprednisolone for relapse of MS. Mult Scler 2013; 20:717-25. [DOI: 10.1177/1352458513508835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background: Steroids improve multiple sclerosis (MS) relapses but therapeutic window and dose, frequency and administration route remain uncertain. Objective: The objective of this paper is to compare the clinical and radiologic efficacy, tolerability and safety of intravenous methylprednisolone (ivMP) vs oral methylprednisolone (oMP), at equivalent high doses, for MS relapse. Methods: Forty-nine patients with moderate or severe relapse within the previous 15 days were randomized in a double-blind, noninferiority, multicenter trial to receive ivMP or oMP and their matching placebos. Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) scores were determined at baseline and weeks 1, 4 and 12. Brain MRI were assessed at baseline and at weeks 1 and 4. Primary endpoint was a noninferiority assessment of EDSS improvement at four weeks (noninferiority margin of one point), with further key efficacy assessments of number and volume of T1 gadolinium-enhancing (Gd+), and new or enlarged T2 lesions at four weeks’ post-treatment initiation. Secondary outcomes were safety and tolerability. Results: The study achieved the main outcome of noninferiority at four weeks for improved EDSS score. No differences were found between ivMP and oMP in the number of Gd+ lesions (0 (0–1) vs 0 (0–0.5), p = 0.630), volume of Gd+ lesions (0 (0–88.0) vs 0 (0–32.9) mm3, p = 0.735), or new or enlarged T2 lesions (0 (0–194) vs 0 (0–123), p = 0.769). MP was well tolerated, and no serious adverse events were reported. Conclusions: This study provides confirmatory evidence that oMP is not inferior to ivMP in reducing EDSS, similar in MRI lesions at four weeks for MS relapses and is equally well tolerated and safe. Trial registration: clinicaltrials.gov identifier: NCT00753792
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Mendenhall N, Hoppe B, Morris C, Nichols R, Mendenhall W, Su Z, Li Z, Williams C, Costa J, Henderson R. Five-Year Outcomes of Proton Therapy in Localized Prostate Cancer on 3 Prospective Trials for Low-, Intermediate-, and High-Risk Prostate Cancer. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2013.06.400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Costa J, Verheye S, Webster M, Stewart J, Abizaid A, Yan J, Bhat V, Morrison L, Toyloy S, Ormiston J. Six-month intravascular ultrasound analysis of the DESolve FIM Trial with a novel PLLA-based fully biodegradable drug-eluting Scaffold. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht309.p3039] [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: 11/13/2022] Open
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Caldeira D, Martins C, Pereira H, Ferreira JJ, Costa J. Caffeine does not increase the risk of atrial fibrillation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht309.p4268] [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: 11/12/2022] Open
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Ramos MD, Trujillano D, Olivar R, Sotillo F, Ossowski S, Manzanares J, Costa J, Gartner S, Oliva C, Quintana E, Gonzalez MI, Vazquez C, Estivill X, Casals T. Extensive sequence analysis of CFTR, SCNN1A, SCNN1B, SCNN1G and SERPINA1 suggests an oligogenic basis for cystic fibrosis-like phenotypes. Clin Genet 2013; 86:91-5. [PMID: 23837941 DOI: 10.1111/cge.12234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2013] [Revised: 07/05/2013] [Accepted: 07/05/2013] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The term cystic fibrosis (CF)-like disease is used to describe patients with a borderline sweat test and suggestive CF clinical features but without two CFTR(cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator) mutations. We have performed the extensive molecular analysis of four candidate genes (SCNN1A, SCNN1B, SCNN1G and SERPINA1) in a cohort of 10 uncharacterized patients with CF and CF-like disease. We have used whole-exome sequencing to characterize mutations in the CFTR gene and these four candidate genes. CFTR molecular analysis allowed a complete characterization of three of four CF patients. Candidate variants in SCNN1A, SCNN1B, SCNN1G and SERPINA1 in six patients with CF-like phenotypes were confirmed by Sanger sequencing and were further supported by in silico predictive analysis, pedigree studies, sweat test in other family members, and analysis in CF patients and healthy subjects. Our results suggest that CF-like disease probably results from complex genotypes in several genes in an oligogenic form, with rare variants interacting with environmental factors.
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Colina F, Esplugas S, Costa J. High temperature reaction of kaolin with inorganic acids. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013. [DOI: 10.1179/096797801681468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Pacheco RS, Almeida CE, Costa J, Klisiowicz DR, Mas-Coma S, Bargues MD. RAPD analyses and rDNA intergenic-spacer sequences discriminate Brazilian populations ofTriatoma rubrovaria(Reduviidae: Triatominae). ANNALS OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND PARASITOLOGY 2013; 97:757-68. [PMID: 14613635 DOI: 10.1179/000349803225002372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Triatoma rubrovaria, a member of the 'infestans' subgroup, is a potential vector of Trypanosoma cruzi in southern Brazil. Surveillance data indicate a growing domiciliary and peridomiciliary invasion by Tri. rubrovaria in the rural areas of Rio Grande do Sul (RS). In fact, following effective control of Tri. infestans, Tri. rubrovaria, which seems to have pre-adaptative characteristics for anthropic ecotopes, has become the most frequent species of triatomine bug to be collected in these areas. To explore the intraspecific variability and domiciliation of Tri. rubrovaria, the ribosomal DNA (rDNA) of two RS populations of Tri. rubrovaria that were geographically separated by only 220 km was investigated. The RAPD profiles and nucleotide sequences of the intergenic region of the rDNA, including the internal transcribed spacers 1 and 2 (ITS-1 and ITS-2) and the 5.8S gene, were analysed. In the RAPD study, the use of three decameric primers revealed polymorphisms reflecting both genetic differences between the two populations and heterogeneity within each. A phenetic dendrogram of the Tri. rubrovaria specimens, based on the three-primer consensus and a simple-matching coefficient of similarity, showed two clusters, clearly differentiating the bugs from the two localities studied. The rDNA sequencing revealed four different nucleotide sequences, with two different genotypes in each locality. The level of intraspecific variability detected within ITS-1 and ITS-2 of the Tri. rubrovaria, which was remarkably high considering the physical closeness of the two populations sampled, may indicate that the two collection sites are separated by geographical barriers that ensure the reproductive isolation of each population. The ITS sequences, like the RAPD results, clearly distinguished the two populations while showing that there is heterogeneity within each of them. The present study appears to be the first to reveal ITS length differences between populations of the same triatomine species without any associated difference in the number of microsatellite repeats. These results are in agreement with those of earlier studies on iso-enzymes, chromatic patterns, the ecological effects of environmental modification by humans, and bloodmeal sources.
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Costa J, Oliveira MBPP, Mafra I. Applicability of a real-time PCR system to verify labelling compliance of nut allergens in chocolates. Clin Transl Allergy 2013. [PMCID: PMC3723836 DOI: 10.1186/2045-7022-3-s3-p129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Costa J, Oliveira MBPP, Mafra I. Development of a novel system based on single-tube nested real-time pcr system for the quantification of hazelnut in complex foods. Clin Transl Allergy 2013. [PMCID: PMC3723789 DOI: 10.1186/2045-7022-3-s3-p144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Peixoto D, Teixeira F, Lucas R, Costa J, Costa L, Araújo D. AB1128 Vitamin d status in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Ann Rheum Dis 2013. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2012-eular.1126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Teixeira F, Peixoto D, Costa J, Afonso C, Araujo D. THU0342 Neuropathic pain in patients with systemic sclerosis. Ann Rheum Dis 2013. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2012-eular.2307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Raposo A, Peixoto D, Teixeira F, Cerqueira M, Bogas M, Costa J, Afonso C, Araújo D. THU0446 Evaluation of Fatigue in Patients with Spondyloarthritis. Ann Rheum Dis 2013. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2013-eular.974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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