1
|
Leukel PJ, Piette JD, Lee AA. Impact of Loneliness and Social Support on Acute Health Service Use and Symptom Exacerbation Among Adults with Asthma and COPD. J Clin Psychol Med Settings 2025; 32:375-384. [PMID: 39369147 PMCID: PMC12081591 DOI: 10.1007/s10880-024-10046-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/20/2024] [Indexed: 10/07/2024]
Abstract
Loneliness and low social support are associated with negative health outcomes among adults with asthma or COPD. Although social support is correlated with loneliness, low social support is neither necessary nor sufficient for the experience of loneliness. This study compares the relative association of loneliness and social support on symptom exacerbation (i.e., acute deteriorations in respiratory health) and acute health service utilization (i.e., hospitalizations, emergency department visits) among 206 adults with asthma and 308 adults with COPD. Separate logistic regression models were used to simultaneously examine the association of loneliness and social support with each outcome. Among adults with asthma, loneliness was associated with greater odds of hospitalization (AOR = 2.81, 95%CI [1.13, 7.02]), while low social support was not (AOR = 1.44, 95%CI [0.78, 2.65]). However, neither loneliness nor social support were associated with any other acute health service use or symptom exacerbation among adults with asthma. Among adults with COPD, loneliness, and greater social support were associated with increased odds of symptom exacerbation (AOR = 1.67, 95%CI [1.03, 2.69]; AOR = 1.36, 95%CI 1.02, 1.83]) and hospitalization (AOR = 3.46, 95%CI [1.65, 7.24]; AOR = 1.92, 95%CI [1.15, 3.22]), but only social support was significantly associated with ED visits (AOR = 1.72, 95%CI 1.12, 2.66]). These findings support prior research demonstrating that loneliness and social support are related but separate determinants of patients' physical symptoms and service utilization.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Patric J Leukel
- Department of Psychology, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS, 38677, USA.
| | - John D Piette
- Ann Arbor Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Clinical Management Research and Department of Mental Health, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
| | - Aaron A Lee
- Department of Psychology, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS, 38677, USA
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Qiu Y, Hu G. Lung-on-a-chip: From design principles to disease applications. BIOMICROFLUIDICS 2025; 19:021501. [PMID: 40161998 PMCID: PMC11954643 DOI: 10.1063/5.0257908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2025] [Accepted: 02/12/2025] [Indexed: 04/02/2025]
Abstract
To address the growing need for accurate lung models, particularly in light of respiratory diseases, lung cancer, and the COVID-19 pandemic, lung-on-a-chip technology is emerging as a powerful alternative. Lung-on-a-chip devices utilize microfluidics to create three-dimensional models that closely mimic key physiological features of the human lung, such as the air-liquid interface, mechanical forces associated with respiration, and fluid dynamics. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental components of lung-on-a-chip systems, the diverse fabrication methods used to construct these complex models, and a summary of their wide range of applications in disease modeling and aerosol deposition studies. Despite existing challenges, lung-on-a-chip models hold immense potential for advancing personalized medicine, drug development, and disease prevention, offering a transformative approach to respiratory health research.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yan Qiu
- Department of Engineering Mechanics, State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
| | - Guoqing Hu
- Department of Engineering Mechanics, State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Kim HJ, Lee JH, Kwon SY, Kwon YJ, Park MS, Kim KH, Shin CH, Joo JC, Park SJ. Effect of a Combination of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum KC3 and Leonurus japonicus Extracts in Respiratory Discomfort: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Nutrients 2024; 16:2128. [PMID: 38999876 PMCID: PMC11243513 DOI: 10.3390/nu16132128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2024] [Revised: 06/26/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
Abstract
The increased global prevalence of chronic respiratory diseases in recent years has caused a substantial public health burden. Lactiplantibacillus plantarum KC3 and Leonurus japonicus Houtt. (LJH) extracts can alleviate respiratory symptoms and improve lung function in vitro and in vivo. However, the clinical efficacy and safety profile of this combination in patients with respiratory diseases remain unclear. Therefore, this multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of L. plantarum KC3 and LJH extracts in adults with respiratory discomfort. This mixture was termed 'CKDB-315'. Participants, randomly assigned to the CKDB-315 or placebo groups, were treated for 12 weeks. Assessments included the St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) and the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Assessment Test (CAT). The CKDB-315 group showed considerably improved SGRQ and CAT scores compared with the placebo group. Secondary outcomes, including dyspnea, pulmonary function, total antioxidant status, and inflammatory cytokine levels, were consistent with the primary outcomes. Exploratory analyses of the gut microbiota and short-chain fatty acid contents revealed the potential mechanisms underlying the effects of CKDB-315. Finally, safety analysis indicated that CKDB-315 was well tolerated and caused few adverse events. Our findings indicate that CKDB-315 is a promising therapeutic option for respiratory discomfort in adults.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hyung-jin Kim
- College of Korean Medicine, Woosuk University, Jeonju-si 54986, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea; (H.-j.K.); (J.-H.L.)
| | - Jun-Ho Lee
- College of Korean Medicine, Woosuk University, Jeonju-si 54986, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea; (H.-j.K.); (J.-H.L.)
| | - So-Young Kwon
- CKD BiO Research Institute, 8 Chungjeong-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03742, Republic of Korea; (S.-Y.K.); (Y.J.K.); (M.-S.P.); (K.H.K.); (C.H.S.)
| | - Yoo Jin Kwon
- CKD BiO Research Institute, 8 Chungjeong-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03742, Republic of Korea; (S.-Y.K.); (Y.J.K.); (M.-S.P.); (K.H.K.); (C.H.S.)
| | - Mi-Sun Park
- CKD BiO Research Institute, 8 Chungjeong-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03742, Republic of Korea; (S.-Y.K.); (Y.J.K.); (M.-S.P.); (K.H.K.); (C.H.S.)
| | - Kyung Hwan Kim
- CKD BiO Research Institute, 8 Chungjeong-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03742, Republic of Korea; (S.-Y.K.); (Y.J.K.); (M.-S.P.); (K.H.K.); (C.H.S.)
| | - Chang Hun Shin
- CKD BiO Research Institute, 8 Chungjeong-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03742, Republic of Korea; (S.-Y.K.); (Y.J.K.); (M.-S.P.); (K.H.K.); (C.H.S.)
| | - Jong-Cheon Joo
- Department of Constitutional Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan-si 54538, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
| | - Soo-Jung Park
- Department of Sasang Constitutional Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Woosuk University, Jeonju-si 55338, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Gao J, Um-Bergström P, Pourbazargan M, Berggren-Broström E, Li C, Merikallio H, Kaarteenaho R, Reinke NS, Wheelock CE, Melén E, Anders L, Wheelock ÅM, Rassidakis G, Ortiz-Villalon C, Sköld MC. Large airway T cells in adults with former bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Respir Res 2024; 25:86. [PMID: 38336805 PMCID: PMC10858477 DOI: 10.1186/s12931-024-02717-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) in infants born prematurely is a risk factor for chronic airway obstruction later in life. The distribution of T cell subtypes in the large airways is largely unknown. OBJECTIVE To characterize cellular and T cell profiles in the large airways of young adults with a history of BPD. METHODS Forty-three young adults born prematurely (preterm (n = 20), BPD (n = 23)) and 45 full-term-born (asthma (n = 23), healthy (n = 22)) underwent lung function measurements, and bronchoscopy with large airway bronchial wash (BW). T-cells subsets in BW were analyzed by immunocytochemistry. RESULTS The proportions of both lymphocytes and CD8 + T cells in BW were significantly higher in BPD (median, 6.6%, and 78.0%) when compared with asthma (3.4% and 67.8%, p = 0.002 and p = 0.040) and healthy (3.8% and 40%, p < 0.001 and p < 0.001). In all adults born prematurely (preterm and BPD), lymphocyte proportion correlated negatively with forced vital capacity (r= -0.324, p = 0.036) and CD8 + T cells correlated with forced expiratory volume in one second, FEV1 (r=-0.448, p = 0.048). Correlation-based network analysis revealed that lung function cluster and BPD-birth cluster were associated with lymphocytes and/or CD4 + and CD8 + T cells. Multivariate regression analysis showed that lymphocyte proportions and BPD severity qualified as independent factors associated with FEV1. CONCLUSIONS The increased cytotoxic T cells in the large airways in young adults with former BPD, suggest a similar T-cell subset pattern as in the small airways, resembling features of COPD. Our findings strengthen the hypothesis that mechanisms involving adaptive and innate immune responses are involved in the development of airway disease due to preterm birth.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jing Gao
- Respiratory Medicine Division, Department of Medicine Solna, Center for Molecular Medicine (CMM), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, 171 76, Sweden.
| | - Petra Um-Bergström
- Respiratory Medicine Division, Department of Medicine Solna, Center for Molecular Medicine (CMM), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, 171 76, Sweden
- Department of Pediatrics, Sachs' Children and Youth Hospital, Södersjukhuset, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Science and Education, Karolinska Institutet, Södersjukhuset, Stockholm, Sweden
| | - Melvin Pourbazargan
- Respiratory Medicine Division, Department of Medicine Solna, Center for Molecular Medicine (CMM), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, 171 76, Sweden
- Department of Emergency and Reparative Medicine, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
| | - Eva Berggren-Broström
- Department of Pediatrics, Sachs' Children and Youth Hospital, Södersjukhuset, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Emergency and Reparative Medicine, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
| | - ChuanXing Li
- Respiratory Medicine Division, Department of Medicine Solna, Center for Molecular Medicine (CMM), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, 171 76, Sweden
| | - Heta Merikallio
- Respiratory Medicine Division, Department of Medicine Solna, Center for Molecular Medicine (CMM), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, 171 76, Sweden
- Research Unit of Internal Medicine and Medical Research Center Oulu, University of Oulu, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland
| | - Riitta Kaarteenaho
- Research Unit of Internal Medicine and Medical Research Center Oulu, University of Oulu, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland
| | - Nichole Stacey Reinke
- Unit of Integrative Metabolomics, Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Centre for Integrative Metabolomics and Computational Biology, School of Science, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia
| | - Craig E Wheelock
- Unit of Integrative Metabolomics, Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Respiratory Medicine and Allergy, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
- Gunma University Initiative for Advanced Research (GIAR), Gunma University, Maebashi, Japan
| | - Erik Melén
- Department of Pediatrics, Sachs' Children and Youth Hospital, Södersjukhuset, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Science and Education, Karolinska Institutet, Södersjukhuset, Stockholm, Sweden
- Division of Lung and Airway Research, Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
| | - Lindén Anders
- Department of Respiratory Medicine and Allergy, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
- Division of Lung and Airway Research, Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
| | - Åsa M Wheelock
- Respiratory Medicine Division, Department of Medicine Solna, Center for Molecular Medicine (CMM), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, 171 76, Sweden
- Department of Respiratory Medicine and Allergy, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
| | - Georgios Rassidakis
- Department of Oncology and Pathology, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
| | - Cristian Ortiz-Villalon
- Department of Oncology and Pathology, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Pathology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
| | - Magnus Carl Sköld
- Respiratory Medicine Division, Department of Medicine Solna, Center for Molecular Medicine (CMM), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, 171 76, Sweden
- Department of Respiratory Medicine and Allergy, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Khan MA. Monthly and seasonal prevalence of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the District Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. THE EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF BRONCHOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1186/s43168-022-00166-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are the major airway diseases and are increasingly important causes of mortality, morbidity, and disability globally. This cross-sectional study was conducted to determine monthly and seasonal patterns of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the study area during 2020–2021. The data of the indoor patients for the study period were obtained from the official records maintained in the District Head Quarter teaching hospital Dera Ismail Khan.
Results
A total of 2179 cases of asthma were recorded including 1609 (73.8%) in 2020 and 570 (26.2%) in 2021, and 740 cases of the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease were also recorded in 2020. Overall asthma was highest in March with 1128 (51.8%) cases and was lowest in July with 29 (1.3%) cases. Seasonal prevalence/pattern show that asthma relatively more prevailed during winter and early spring (December through March). Out of a total of 740 cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the highest 405 (54.7%) cases were recorded in February and the lowest 0 in April. Seasonal distribution indicated that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease was relatively higher in winter (January–February).
Conclusions
Seasonal variation and pattern in prevalence exist both in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease as both indicated relatively higher prevalence in winter compared to summer and autumn.
Collapse
|
6
|
Ghozali MT, Satibi S, Ikawati Z, Lazuardi L. The efficient use of smartphone apps to improve the level of asthma knowledge. J Med Life 2022; 15:625-630. [PMID: 35815086 PMCID: PMC9262265 DOI: 10.25122/jml-2021-0367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Patient education is one of the important aspects of improving knowledge and quality of asthma control. In this digital era, it can be made with the support of an app - or known as mHealth. Unfortunately, implementing applications for patient education is relatively new among asthmatic patients in Indonesia. This study aimed to determine the efficacy of the educational content of the AsmaDroid® app on the levels of asthma knowledge among asthmatic patients. This study was a randomized controlled trial carried out from December 2019 to March 2020 in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. A quota sampling was employed, resulting in 140 study participants being categorized into control and treatment groups. Before and after the 4-week treatment period, all participants were asked to complete a pre-test and post-test of the Asthma General Knowledge Questionnaire for Adults (AGKQA) questionnaire. All the scores were then compared to determine the efficacy of educational content on the levels of asthma knowledge. The results of descriptive statistics reported that the pretest scores of AGKQA from the control group (minimum, maximum, and mean) were 9, 25, and 19.04±2.56, respectively, and post-test scores were 10, 27, and 18.79±3.59 (p=0.47). Meanwhile, in the treatment group, these were 13, 25, and 19.11±2.87, while post-test scores were 16, 31, 23.6±3.95 (p=0.01). Additionally, there was a difference between the post-test scores of the control and treatment groups, namely 4.81 (p=0.01). The educational content of the app significantly improved the levels of asthma knowledge.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Satibi Satibi
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia,Corresponding Author: Satibi Satibi, Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. E-mail:
| | - Zullies Ikawati
- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
| | - Lutfan Lazuardi
- Department of Health Policy and Management, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Schick MA, Schlegel N. Clinical Implication of Phosphodiesterase-4-Inhibition. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:1209. [PMID: 35163131 PMCID: PMC8835523 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23031209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2021] [Revised: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
Abstract
The pleiotropic function of 3',5'-cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP)-dependent pathways in health and disease led to the development of pharmacological phosphodiesterase inhibitors (PDE-I) to attenuate cAMP degradation. While there are many isotypes of PDE, a predominant role of PDE4 is to regulate fundamental functions, including endothelial and epithelial barrier stability, modulation of inflammatory responses and cognitive and/or mood functions. This makes the use of PDE4-I an interesting tool for various therapeutic approaches. However, due to the presence of PDE4 in many tissues, there is a significant danger for serious side effects. Based on this, the aim of this review is to provide a comprehensive overview of the approaches and effects of PDE4-I for different therapeutic applications. In summary, despite many obstacles to use of PDE4-I for different therapeutic approaches, the current data warrant future research to utilize the therapeutic potential of phosphodiesterase 4 inhibition.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Martin Alexander Schick
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Medical Center—University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79110 Freiburg, Germany
| | - Nicolas Schlegel
- Department of General, Visceral, Transplant, Vascular and Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital Wuerzburg, 97080 Würzburg, Germany;
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Proboszcz M, Goryca K, Nejman-Gryz P, Przybyłowski T, Górska K, Krenke R, Paplińska-Goryca M. Phenotypic Variations of Mild-to-Moderate Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases According to Airway Inflammation and Clinical Features. J Inflamm Res 2021; 14:2793-2806. [PMID: 34234506 PMCID: PMC8254142 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s309844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2021] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Purpose Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are complex and heterogeneous inflammatory diseases. We sought to investigate distinct disease profiles based on clinical, cellular and molecular data from patients with mild-to-moderate obstructive pulmonary diseases. Patients and Methods Patients with mild-to-moderate allergic asthma (n=30) and COPD (n=30) were prospectively recruited. Clinical characteristics and induced sputum were collected. In total, 35 mediators were assessed in induced sputum. Logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify the optimal factors that were able to discriminate between asthma and COPD. Further, the data were explored using hierarchical clustering in order to discover and compare clusters of combined samples of asthma and COPD patients. Clinical parameters, cellular composition, and sputum mediators of asthma and COPD were assessed between and within obtained clusters. Results We found five clinical and biochemical variables, namely IL-6, IL-8, CCL4, FEV1/VC ratio pre-bronchodilator (%), and sputum neutrophils (%) that differentiated asthma and COPD and were suitable for discrimination purposes. A combination of those variables yielded high sensitivity and specificity in the differentiation between asthma and COPD, although only FEV1/VC ratio pre-bronchodilator (%) proven significant in the combined model. In cluster analysis, two main clusters were identified: cluster 1, asthma predominant with evidence of eosinophilic airway inflammation and low level of Th1 and Th2 cytokines; and cluster 2, COPD predominant with elevated levels of Th1 and Th2 mediators. Conclusion The inflammatory profile of sputum samples from patients with stable mild-to-moderate asthma and COPD is not disease specific, varies within the disease and might be similar between these diseases. This study highlights the need for phenotyping the mild-to-moderate stages according to their clinical and molecular features.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Małgorzata Proboszcz
- Department of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases and Allergy, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
| | - Krzysztof Goryca
- Genomics Core Facility, Centre of New Technologies, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
| | - Patrycja Nejman-Gryz
- Department of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases and Allergy, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
| | - Tadeusz Przybyłowski
- Department of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases and Allergy, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
| | - Katarzyna Górska
- Department of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases and Allergy, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
| | - Rafał Krenke
- Department of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases and Allergy, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
| | - Magdalena Paplińska-Goryca
- Department of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases and Allergy, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Lee BW, Ha JH, Shin HG, Jeong SH, Kim JH, Lee J, Park JY, Kwon HJ, Jung K, Lee WS, Ryu YB, Jeong JH, Lee IC. Lindera obtusiloba Attenuates Oxidative Stress and Airway Inflammation in a Murine Model of Ovalbumin-Challenged Asthma. Antioxidants (Basel) 2020; 9:antiox9070563. [PMID: 32605045 PMCID: PMC7402094 DOI: 10.3390/antiox9070563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2020] [Revised: 06/17/2020] [Accepted: 06/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Lindera obtusiloba is widespread in northeast Asia and used for treatment of improvement of blood circulation and anti-inflammation. In this study, we investigated anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects of the methanolic extract of L. obtusiloba leaves (LOL) in an ovalbumin (OVA)-challenged allergic asthma model and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α-stimulated NCI-H292 cell. Female BALB/c mice were sensitized with OVA by intraperitoneal injection on days 0 and 14, and airway-challenged with OVA from days 21 to 23. Mice were administered 50 and 100 mg/kg of LOL by oral gavage 1 h before the challenge. LOL treatment effectively decreased airway hyper-responsiveness and inhibited inflammatory cell recruitment, Th2 cytokines, mucin 5AC (MUC5AC) in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in OVA-challenged mice, which were accompanied by marked suppression of airway inflammation and mucus production in the lung tissue. LOL pretreatment inhibited the phosphorylation of mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) with suppression of activator protein (AP)-1 and MUC5AC in the lung tissue. LOL also down-regulated expression of inflammatory cytokines, and inhibited the activation of NF-κB in TNF-α-stimulated NCI-H292 cells. LOL elevated the translocation of nuclear factor-erythroid 2-related factor (Nrf-2) into nucleus concurrent with increase of heme oxyngenase-1 (HO-1) and NAD(P)H quinine oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1). Moreover, LOL treatment exhibited a marked increase in the anti-oxidant enzymes activities, whereas effectively suppressed the production of reactive oxygen species and nitric oxide, as well as lipid peroxidation in lung tissue of OVA-challenged mice and TNF-α-stimulated NCI-H292 cells. These findings suggest that LOL might serve as a therapeutic agent for the treatment of allergic asthma.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ba-Wool Lee
- Functional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup-si, Jeollabuk-do 56212, Korea; (B.-W.L.); (J.-H.H.); (H.-G.S.); (S.-H.J.); (J.-H.K.); (J.L.); (J.-Y.P.); (H.-J.K.); (K.J.); (W.-S.L.); (Y.-B.R.)
- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea
| | - Ji-Hye Ha
- Functional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup-si, Jeollabuk-do 56212, Korea; (B.-W.L.); (J.-H.H.); (H.-G.S.); (S.-H.J.); (J.-H.K.); (J.L.); (J.-Y.P.); (H.-J.K.); (K.J.); (W.-S.L.); (Y.-B.R.)
- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea
| | - Han-Gyo Shin
- Functional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup-si, Jeollabuk-do 56212, Korea; (B.-W.L.); (J.-H.H.); (H.-G.S.); (S.-H.J.); (J.-H.K.); (J.L.); (J.-Y.P.); (H.-J.K.); (K.J.); (W.-S.L.); (Y.-B.R.)
| | - Seong-Hun Jeong
- Functional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup-si, Jeollabuk-do 56212, Korea; (B.-W.L.); (J.-H.H.); (H.-G.S.); (S.-H.J.); (J.-H.K.); (J.L.); (J.-Y.P.); (H.-J.K.); (K.J.); (W.-S.L.); (Y.-B.R.)
| | - Ju-Hong Kim
- Functional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup-si, Jeollabuk-do 56212, Korea; (B.-W.L.); (J.-H.H.); (H.-G.S.); (S.-H.J.); (J.-H.K.); (J.L.); (J.-Y.P.); (H.-J.K.); (K.J.); (W.-S.L.); (Y.-B.R.)
| | - Jihye Lee
- Functional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup-si, Jeollabuk-do 56212, Korea; (B.-W.L.); (J.-H.H.); (H.-G.S.); (S.-H.J.); (J.-H.K.); (J.L.); (J.-Y.P.); (H.-J.K.); (K.J.); (W.-S.L.); (Y.-B.R.)
| | - Ji-Young Park
- Functional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup-si, Jeollabuk-do 56212, Korea; (B.-W.L.); (J.-H.H.); (H.-G.S.); (S.-H.J.); (J.-H.K.); (J.L.); (J.-Y.P.); (H.-J.K.); (K.J.); (W.-S.L.); (Y.-B.R.)
| | - Hyung-Jun Kwon
- Functional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup-si, Jeollabuk-do 56212, Korea; (B.-W.L.); (J.-H.H.); (H.-G.S.); (S.-H.J.); (J.-H.K.); (J.L.); (J.-Y.P.); (H.-J.K.); (K.J.); (W.-S.L.); (Y.-B.R.)
| | - Kyungsook Jung
- Functional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup-si, Jeollabuk-do 56212, Korea; (B.-W.L.); (J.-H.H.); (H.-G.S.); (S.-H.J.); (J.-H.K.); (J.L.); (J.-Y.P.); (H.-J.K.); (K.J.); (W.-S.L.); (Y.-B.R.)
| | - Woo-Song Lee
- Functional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup-si, Jeollabuk-do 56212, Korea; (B.-W.L.); (J.-H.H.); (H.-G.S.); (S.-H.J.); (J.-H.K.); (J.L.); (J.-Y.P.); (H.-J.K.); (K.J.); (W.-S.L.); (Y.-B.R.)
| | - Young-Bae Ryu
- Functional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup-si, Jeollabuk-do 56212, Korea; (B.-W.L.); (J.-H.H.); (H.-G.S.); (S.-H.J.); (J.-H.K.); (J.L.); (J.-Y.P.); (H.-J.K.); (K.J.); (W.-S.L.); (Y.-B.R.)
| | - Jae-Ho Jeong
- Department of Microbiology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju 61186, Korea
- Correspondence: (J.-H.J.); (I.-C.L.); Tel.: +82-61-379-2747 (J.-H.J.); +82-63-570-5241 (I.-C.L.); Fax: +82-62-232-9708 (J.-H.J.); +82-63-570-5239 (I.-C.L.)
| | - In-Chul Lee
- Functional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup-si, Jeollabuk-do 56212, Korea; (B.-W.L.); (J.-H.H.); (H.-G.S.); (S.-H.J.); (J.-H.K.); (J.L.); (J.-Y.P.); (H.-J.K.); (K.J.); (W.-S.L.); (Y.-B.R.)
- Correspondence: (J.-H.J.); (I.-C.L.); Tel.: +82-61-379-2747 (J.-H.J.); +82-63-570-5241 (I.-C.L.); Fax: +82-62-232-9708 (J.-H.J.); +82-63-570-5239 (I.-C.L.)
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Zuo H, Cattani-Cavalieri I, Musheshe N, Nikolaev VO, Schmidt M. Phosphodiesterases as therapeutic targets for respiratory diseases. Pharmacol Ther 2019; 197:225-242. [PMID: 30759374 DOI: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2019.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
Chronic respiratory diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, affect millions of people all over the world. Cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) which is one of the most important second messengers, plays a vital role in relaxing airway smooth muscles and suppressing inflammation. Given its vast role in regulating intracellular responses, cAMP provides an attractive pharmaceutical target in the treatment of chronic respiratory diseases. Phosphodiesterases (PDEs) are enzymes that hydrolyze cyclic nucleotides and help control cyclic nucleotide signals in a compartmentalized manner. Currently, the selective PDE4 inhibitor, roflumilast, is used as an add-on treatment for patients with severe COPD associated with bronchitis and a history of frequent exacerbations. In addition, other novel PDE inhibitors are in different phases of clinical trials. The current review provides an overview of the regulation of various PDEs and the potential application of selective PDE inhibitors in the treatment of COPD and asthma. The possibility to combine various PDE inhibitors as a way to increase their therapeutic effectiveness is also emphasized.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Haoxiao Zuo
- Department of Molecular Pharmacology, University of Groningen, the Netherlands; Institute of Experimental Cardiovascular Research, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246 Hamburg, Germany.
| | - Isabella Cattani-Cavalieri
- Department of Molecular Pharmacology, University of Groningen, the Netherlands; Groningen Research Institute for Asthma and COPD, GRIAC, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands; Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
| | - Nshunge Musheshe
- Department of Molecular Pharmacology, University of Groningen, the Netherlands
| | - Viacheslav O Nikolaev
- Institute of Experimental Cardiovascular Research, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246 Hamburg, Germany; German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), 20246 Hamburg, Germany
| | - Martina Schmidt
- Department of Molecular Pharmacology, University of Groningen, the Netherlands; Groningen Research Institute for Asthma and COPD, GRIAC, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Asthma and COPD: Similarities and Differences in the Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Therapy. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2017; 910:31-8. [PMID: 26820733 DOI: 10.1007/5584_2015_206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
Abstract
Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are two of the most common chronic lung diseases worldwide. Distinguishing between these different pulmonary diseases can be difficult in practice because of symptomatic similarities. A definitive diagnosis is essential for correct treatment. This review article presents the different symptoms of these two chronic inflammatory lung diseases following a selective search of the PubMed database for relevant literature published between 1996 and 2012. While cough occurs in both diseases, asthmatics often have a dry cough mainly at night, which is often associated with allergies. In contrast, COPD is usually caused by years of smoking. Paroxysmal dyspnea, which occurs in asthma, is characterized by shortness of breath, while in COPD it occurs during physical exertion in early stages and at rest in later stages of the disease. Asthma often begins in childhood or adolescence, whereas COPD occurs mainly in smokers in later life. It is possible to live with asthma into old age, whereas the life expectancy of patients with COPD is significantly limited. Currently, there is no general curative treatment for either disorder.
Collapse
|
12
|
Association between IL-13 +1923C/T polymorphism and asthma risk: a meta-analysis based on 26 case-control studies. Biosci Rep 2017; 37:BSR20160505. [PMID: 28057889 PMCID: PMC5270317 DOI: 10.1042/bsr20160505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2016] [Revised: 01/02/2017] [Accepted: 01/05/2017] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
Abstract
Asthma is a serious and hereditary respiratory disorder affecting all age groups. Interleukin-13 (IL-13) is a central regulator of allergic inflammation. The purpose of the present study was to estimate the relationship between IL-13 +1923C/T polymorphism and asthma susceptibility. Relevant case-control studies published between January 2000 and July 2016 were searched in the online databases. Review Manage (RevMan) 5.3 was used to conduct the statistical analysis. The pooled odds ratio (OR) with its 95% confidence interval (CI) was employed to calculate the strength of association. A total of 26 articles were retrieved, including 17642 asthma patients and 42402 controls. Overall, our results found that IL-13 +1923C/T polymorphism was significantly associated with increased risk of asthma under each genetic model (P<0.00001). Subgroup analysis by ethnicity showed that alleles and genotypes of this variant correlated with asthma among Asians and Caucasians, but only TT genotype under the homozygote model in Africans. When stratified by age group, this variant highly correlated with asthma in children and moderately in adults. Furthermore, the TT, CT and CC genotypes in asthma group were all significantly associated with increased IgE levels in sera of asthma patients when compared with controls. Our results suggested that IL-13 +1923C/T polymorphism contributed to the development of asthma. Further case-control studies with more ethnicities are still needed.
Collapse
|
13
|
Kovacs L, Su Y. Redox-Dependent Calpain Signaling in Airway and Pulmonary Vascular Remodeling in COPD. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2017; 967:139-160. [PMID: 29047085 PMCID: PMC7036267 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-63245-2_9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
Abstract
The calcium-dependent cytosolic, neutral, thiol endopeptidases, calpains, perform limited cleavage of their substrates thereby irreversibly changing their functions. Calpains have been shown to be involved in several physiological processes such as cell motility, proliferation, cell cycle, signal transduction, and apoptosis. Overactivation of calpain or mutations in the calpain genes contribute to a number of pathological conditions including neurodegenerative disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, and lung diseases. High concentrations of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) originated from cigarette smoke or released by numerous cell types such as activated inflammatory cells and other respiratory cells cause oxidative and nitrosative stress contributing to the pathogenesis of COPD. RONS and calpain play important roles in the development of airway and pulmonary vascular remodeling in COPD. Published data show that increased RONS production is associated with increased calpain activation and/or elevated calpain protein level, leading to epithelial or endothelial barrier dysfunction, neovascularization, lung inflammation, increased smooth muscle cell proliferation, and deposition of extracellular matrix protein. Further investigation of the redox-dependent calpain signaling may provide future targets for the prevention and treatment of COPD.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Laszlo Kovacs
- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA, 30912, USA
| | - Yunchao Su
- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA, 30912, USA.
- Department of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, 30912, USA.
- Vascular Biology Center, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, 30912, USA.
- Research Service, Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Augusta, GA, 30912, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Abdo N, Khader YS, Abdelrahman M, Graboski-Bauer A, Malkawi M, Al-Sharif M, Elbetieha AM. Respiratory health outcomes and air pollution in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: a systematic review. REVIEWS ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 2016; 31:259-280. [PMID: 27101544 DOI: 10.1515/reveh-2015-0076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2015] [Accepted: 02/11/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
Abstract
Exposure to air pollution can cause detrimental health and be an economic burden. With newly developed equipment, monitoring of different air pollutants, identifying the sources, types of air pollutants and their corresponding concentrations, and applying mitigation intervention techniques became a crucial step in public health protection. Countries in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) are highly exposed to dust storms, have high levels of particulate matter (PM) concentrations, and have a unique climatic as well as topographic and socio-economic structure. This is the first study conducted to systemically and qualitatively assess the health impacts of air pollution in the EMR, identify susceptible populations, and ascertain research and knowledge gaps in the literature to better inform decisions by policy makers. We screened relevant papers and reports published between 2000 and 2014 in research databases. A total of 36 published studies met the inclusion criteria. A variety of indoor and outdoor exposures associated with various acute and chronic respiratory health outcomes were included. Respiratory health outcomes ranged in severity, from allergies and general respiratory complaints to lung cancer and mortality. Several adverse health outcomes were positively associated with various indoor/outdoor air pollutants throughout the EMR. However, epidemiological literature concerning the EMR is limited to a few studies in a few countries. More research is needed to elucidate the health outcomes of air pollution. Standardized reliable assessments on the national level for various air pollutants in different regions should be implemented and made publically available for researchers to utilize in their research. Moreover, advancing and utilizing more sound epidemiological designs and studies on the effect of air pollution on the respiratory health outcomes is needed to portray the actual situation in the region.
Collapse
|
15
|
McLaren J, Williams ID. The impact of communicating information about air pollution events on public health. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2015; 538:478-491. [PMID: 26318685 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2015.07.149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2015] [Revised: 07/22/2015] [Accepted: 07/30/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
Abstract
Short-term exposure to air pollution has been associated with exacerbation of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This study investigated the relationship between emergency hospital admissions for asthma, COPD and episodes of poor air quality in an English city (Southampton) from 2008-2013. The city's council provides a forecasting service for poor air quality to individuals with respiratory disease to reduce preventable admissions to hospital and this has been evaluated. Trends in nitrogen dioxide, ozone and particulate matter concentrations were related to hospital admissions data using regression analysis. The impacts of air quality on emergency admissions were quantified using the relative risks associated with each pollutant. Seasonal and weekly trends were apparent for both air pollution and hospital admissions, although there was a weak relationship between the two. The air quality forecasting service proved ineffective at reducing hospital admissions. Improvements to the health forecasting service are necessary to protect the health of susceptible individuals, as there is likely to be an increasing need for such services in the future.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- J McLaren
- Centre for Environment Sciences, Faculty of Engineering and the Environment, University of Southampton, Lanchester Building, University Rd., Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire SO17 1BJ, UK
| | - I D Williams
- Centre for Environment Sciences, Faculty of Engineering and the Environment, University of Southampton, Lanchester Building, University Rd., Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire SO17 1BJ, UK.
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Park JW, Lee IC, Shin NR, Jeon CM, Kwon OK, Ko JW, Kim JC, Oh SR, Shin IS, Ahn KS. Copper oxide nanoparticles aggravate airway inflammation and mucus production in asthmatic mice via MAPK signaling. Nanotoxicology 2015; 10:445-52. [PMID: 26472121 DOI: 10.3109/17435390.2015.1078851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
Abstract
Copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs), metal oxide nanoparticles were used in multiple applications including wood preservation, antimicrobial textiles, catalysts for carbon monoxide oxidation and heat transfer fluid in machines. We investigated the effects of CuONPs on the respiratory system in Balb/c mice. In addition, to investigate the effects of CuONPs on asthma development, we used a murine model of ovalbumin (OVA)-induced asthma. CuONPs markedly increased airway hyper-responsiveness (AHR), inflammatory cell counts, proinflammatory cytokines and reactive oxygen species (ROS). CuONPs induced airway inflammation and mucus secretion with increases in phosphorylation of the MAPKs (Erk, JNK and p38). In the OVA-induced asthma model, CuONPs aggravated the increased AHR, inflammatory cell count, proinflammatory cytokines, ROS and immunoglobulin E induced by OVA exposure. In addition, CuONPs markedly increased inflammatory cell infiltration into the lung and mucus secretions, and MAPK phosphorylation was elevated compared to OVA-induced asthmatic mice. Taken together, CuONPs exhibited toxicity on the respiratory system, which was associated with the MAPK phosphorylation. In addition, CuONPs exposure aggravated the development of asthma. We conclude that CuONPs exposure has a potential toxicity in humans with respiratory disease.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ji-Won Park
- a Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology , Ochang-eup, Cheongwon-gu , Chungju-si, Chungbuk , Republic of Korea .,b College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Korea University , Seoul , Republic of Korea , and
| | - In-Chul Lee
- c College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonnam National University , Gwangju , Republic of Korea
| | - Na-Rae Shin
- a Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology , Ochang-eup, Cheongwon-gu , Chungju-si, Chungbuk , Republic of Korea
| | - Chan-Mi Jeon
- a Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology , Ochang-eup, Cheongwon-gu , Chungju-si, Chungbuk , Republic of Korea
| | - Ok-Kyoung Kwon
- a Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology , Ochang-eup, Cheongwon-gu , Chungju-si, Chungbuk , Republic of Korea
| | - Je-Won Ko
- c College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonnam National University , Gwangju , Republic of Korea
| | - Jong-Choon Kim
- c College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonnam National University , Gwangju , Republic of Korea
| | - Sei-Ryang Oh
- a Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology , Ochang-eup, Cheongwon-gu , Chungju-si, Chungbuk , Republic of Korea
| | - In-Sik Shin
- c College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonnam National University , Gwangju , Republic of Korea
| | - Kyung-Seop Ahn
- a Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology , Ochang-eup, Cheongwon-gu , Chungju-si, Chungbuk , Republic of Korea
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Linhares D, Garcia PV, Viveiros F, Ferreira T, Rodrigues ADS. Air Pollution by Hydrothermal Volcanism and Human Pulmonary Function. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2015; 2015:326794. [PMID: 26301247 PMCID: PMC4537725 DOI: 10.1155/2015/326794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2014] [Accepted: 03/13/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
The aim of this study was to assess whether chronic exposure to volcanogenic air pollution by hydrothermal soil diffuse degassing is associated with respiratory defects in humans. This study was carried in the archipelago of the Azores, an area with active volcanism located in the Atlantic Ocean where Eurasian, African, and American lithospheric plates meet. A cross-sectional study was performed on a study group of 146 individuals inhabiting an area where volcanic activity is marked by active fumarolic fields and soil degassing (hydrothermal area) and a reference group of 359 individuals inhabiting an area without these secondary manifestations of volcanism (nonhydrothermal area). Odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were adjusted for age, gender, fatigue, asthma, and smoking. The OR for restrictive defects and for exacerbation of obstructive defects (COPD) in the hydrothermal area was 4.4 (95% CI 1.78-10.69) and 3.2 (95% CI 1.82-5.58), respectively. Increased prevalence of restrictions and all COPD severity ranks (mild, moderate, and severe) was observed in the population from the hydrothermal area. These findings may assist health officials in advising and keeping up with these populations to prevent and minimize the risk of respiratory diseases.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Diana Linhares
- Department of Biology, University of the Azores, Ponta Delgada, 9501-801 Azores, Portugal
- CVARG, Center for Volcanology and Geological Risks Assessment (CVARG), University of the Azores, Ponta Delgada, 9501-801 Azores, Portugal
| | - Patrícia Ventura Garcia
- Department of Biology, University of the Azores, Ponta Delgada, 9501-801 Azores, Portugal
- CE3C, Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Changes (CE3C) and Azorean Biodiversity Group, University of the Azores, 9501-801 Ponta Delgada, Portugal
| | - Fátima Viveiros
- CVARG, Center for Volcanology and Geological Risks Assessment (CVARG), University of the Azores, Ponta Delgada, 9501-801 Azores, Portugal
- Department of Geosciences, University of the Azores, Ponta Delgada, 9501-801 Azores, Portugal
| | - Teresa Ferreira
- CVARG, Center for Volcanology and Geological Risks Assessment (CVARG), University of the Azores, Ponta Delgada, 9501-801 Azores, Portugal
- Department of Geosciences, University of the Azores, Ponta Delgada, 9501-801 Azores, Portugal
| | - Armindo dos Santos Rodrigues
- Department of Biology, University of the Azores, Ponta Delgada, 9501-801 Azores, Portugal
- CVARG, Center for Volcanology and Geological Risks Assessment (CVARG), University of the Azores, Ponta Delgada, 9501-801 Azores, Portugal
| |
Collapse
|
18
|
Ryu HW, Song HH, Shin IS, Cho BO, Jeong SH, Kim DY, Ahn KS, Oh SR. Suffruticosol A isolated from Paeonia lactiflora seedcases attenuates airway inflammation in mice induced by cigarette smoke and LPS exposure. J Funct Foods 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2015.06.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/09/2022] Open
|
19
|
Ghozikali MG, Mosaferi M, Safari GH, Jaafari J. Effect of exposure to O₃ , NO₂, and SO₂ on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease hospitalizations in Tabriz, Iran. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2015; 22:2817-23. [PMID: 25217280 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-014-3512-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2014] [Accepted: 08/24/2014] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
Abstract
Air pollution in cities is a serious environmental problem especially in the developing countries. We examined the associations between gaseous pollutants and hospitalizations for chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) among people living in Tabriz, a city in north western of Iran. We used the approach proposed by the World Health Organization (WHO) using the AirQ 2.2.3 software developed by the WHO European Center for Environment and Health, Bilthoven Division. To assess human exposure and health effect, data were used for ozone as a1h average; for nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide as daily average concentrations. The association between air pollution and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was assessed using AirQ 2.2.3 model. The results of this study showed that 3 % (95 % CI 1.2-4.8 %) of HA COPD were attributed to O3 concentrations over 10 μg/m(3). Also, 0.9 % (95 % CI 0.1-2.2 %) and 0.4 % (95 % CI 0-1.1 %) of HA COPD were attributed to NO2 and SO2 concentrations over 10 μg/m(3), respectively. For every 10 μg/m(3) increase in O3, NO2, and SO2 concentrations, the risk of HA COPD increase to about 0.58, 0.38, and 0.44 %, respectively. We found significant positive associations between the levels of all air pollution and hospital admissions COPD. Otherwise, O3, NO2, and SO2 have a significant impact on COPD hospitalization.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mohammad Ghanbari Ghozikali
- Environmental Health Department of East Azerbaijan Province Health Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran,
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
20
|
Shin IS, Park JW, Shin NR, Jeon CM, Kwon OK, Lee MY, Kim HS, Kim JC, Oh SR, Ahn KS. Melatonin inhibits MUC5AC production via suppression of MAPK signaling in human airway epithelial cells. J Pineal Res 2014; 56:398-407. [PMID: 24720799 DOI: 10.1111/jpi.12127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2014] [Accepted: 02/14/2014] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
Abstract
Mucus acts as a primary defense system in the airway against various stimuli. However, excess mucus production causes a reduction in lung function via limitation of the airflow in the airway of patients suffering from asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In this study, we evaluated the effects of melatonin on the production of MUC5AC, a major constituent of the mucin that is secreted from the airway, using epidermal growth factor (EGF)-stimulated NCI-H292 cells, a human mucoepidermoid carcinoma cell line, and an ovalbumin (OVA)-induced asthma murine model. Melatonin treatment significantly reduced the mRNA and protein levels of MUC5AC and reduced interleukin (IL)-6 production in EGF-stimulated H292 cells. Melatonin markedly decreased the phosphorylation of MAPKs, including ERK1/2, JNK, and p-38, induced by EGF stimulation. These findings were consistent with the results using MAPK inhibitors. Particularly, co-treatment with melatonin and a MAPK inhibitor more effectively suppressed MAPK phosphorylation than treatment with a MAPK inhibitor alone, which resulted in a reduction in MUC5AC expression. In the asthma murine model, melatonin-treated mice exhibited a marked reduction in MUC5AC expression in the airway compared with the OVA-induced mice. These reductions were accompanied by reductions in proinflammatory cytokine production and inflammatory cell infiltration. Collectively, these findings indicate that melatonin effectively inhibits MUC5AC expression. These effects may be closely associated with the inhibition of MAPK phosphorylation. Furthermore, our study suggests that melatonin could represent a potential therapeutic for chronic airway diseases, such as asthma and COPD.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- In-Sik Shin
- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chungbuk, Korea; College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Korea
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
21
|
Ikeda G, Miyahara N, Koga H, Fuchimoto Y, Waseda K, Kurimoto E, Taniguchi A, Tanimoto Y, Kataoka M, Tanimoto M, Kanehiro A. Effect of a cysteinyl leukotriene receptor antagonist on experimental emphysema and asthma combined with emphysema. Am J Respir Cell Mol Biol 2014; 50:18-29. [PMID: 23937413 DOI: 10.1165/rcmb.2012-0418oc] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
Abstract
The incidence of overlapping bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has increased in recent years. Cysteinyl leukotrienes (CysLTs) play an important role in asthma, and the type 1 CysLT receptor (CysLT1R) is expressed by many inflammatory cells. We evaluated the effect of montelukast, a CysLT1R antagonist, on mouse models of asthma, porcine pancreatic elastase (PPE)-induced emphysema, and asthma combined with emphysema. Mice were sensitized with ovalbumin (OVA) on Days 0 and 14 and subsequently challenged with OVA on Days 28, 29, and 30. Pulmonary emphysema was induced by intratracheal instillation of PPE on Day 25. Mice were treated subcutaneously with montelukast or vehicle from Day 25 to Day 31. Airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR), static compliance; the number of inflammatory cells, the levels of cytokines, chemokines, LTs, and perforin in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, and the quantitative morphometry of lung sections were analyzed on Day 32. Treatment with montelukast significantly attenuated the AHR and eosinophilic airway inflammation in OVA-sensitized and OVA-challenged mice. Administration of montelukast significantly reduced the AHR, static compliance, and neutrophilic airway inflammation, while attenuating emphysematous lung changes, in PPE-treated mice. In PPE-treated mice subjected to allergen sensitization and challenges, montelukast significantly suppressed the AHR, static compliance, and eosinophilic and neutrophilic airway inflammation in addition to the development of experimentally induced emphysema in the lungs. Our data suggest that CysLT1R antagonists may be effective in ameliorating the consequences of PPE-induced lung damage and the changes that follow allergen sensitization and challenges.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Genyo Ikeda
- 1 Department of Hematology, Oncology, Allergy and Respiratory Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
22
|
Springer J, Scholz FR, Peiser C, Dinh QT, Fischer A, Quarcoo D, Groneberg DA. Transcriptional down-regulation of suppressor of cytokine signaling (SOCS)-3 in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. J Occup Med Toxicol 2013; 8:29. [PMID: 24138793 PMCID: PMC4015747 DOI: 10.1186/1745-6673-8-29] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2012] [Accepted: 10/10/2013] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Tobacco is a leading environmental factor in the initiation of respiratory diseases and causes chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Suppressor of cytokine signaling (SOCS) family members are involved in the pathogenesis of many inflammatory diseases and SOCS-3 has been shown to play an important role in the regulation, onset and maintenance of airway allergic inflammation indicating that SOCS-3 displays a potential therapeutic target for anti-inflammatory respiratory drugs development. Since chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is also characterized by inflammatory changes and airflow limitation, the present study assessed the transcriptional expression of SOCS-3 in COPD. METHODS Real-time PCR was performed to assess quantitative changes in bronchial biopsies of COPD patients in comparison to unaffected controls. RESULTS SOCS-3 was significantly down-regulated in COPD at the transcriptional level while SOCS-4 and SOCS-5 displayed no change. CONCLUSIONS It can be concluded that the presently observed inhibition of SOCS-3 mRNA expression may be related to the dysbalance of cytokine signaling observed in COPD.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jochen Springer
- Allergy-Centre-Charité, Pneumology and Immunology, Charité – Unversitätsmedizin Berlin, Free University and Humboldt University, Berlin D-13353, Germany
- Division of Applied Cachexia Research, Dept. of Medicine, Charité – Unversitätsmedizin Berlin, Free University and Humboldt-University, Berlin D-13353, Germany
| | - Frank R Scholz
- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Charité – Unversitätsmedizin Berlin, Free University and Humboldt University, Berlin D-13353, Germany
| | - Christian Peiser
- Allergy-Centre-Charité, Pneumology and Immunology, Charité – Unversitätsmedizin Berlin, Free University and Humboldt University, Berlin D-13353, Germany
| | - Q Thai Dinh
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Medical School of Hannover, Hannover D-30625, Germany
| | - Axel Fischer
- Allergy-Centre-Charité, Pneumology and Immunology, Charité – Unversitätsmedizin Berlin, Free University and Humboldt University, Berlin D-13353, Germany
| | - David Quarcoo
- Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe-University, Frankfurt 60590, Germany
| | - David A Groneberg
- Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe-University, Frankfurt 60590, Germany
| |
Collapse
|
23
|
Tintinger GR, Anderson R, Feldman C. Pharmacological approaches to regulate neutrophil activity. Semin Immunopathol 2013; 35:395-409. [PMID: 23494251 DOI: 10.1007/s00281-013-0366-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2012] [Accepted: 02/07/2013] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
Although indispensable in host defense against microbial pathogens, misdirected hyperacute and chronic activation of neutrophils presents the potential hazard of tissue damage, organ dysfunction, and carcinogenesis. In many clinical settings, particularly inflammatory disorders of the airways, over-reactivity of neutrophils is exacerbated by their relative resistance to conventional, pharmacological anti-inflammatory therapies, including, but not limited to, corticosteroids. Notwithstanding their sheer numbers, which can increase rapidly and dramatically during inflammatory responses, these cells are not only pre-programmed to release reactive oxygen species, proteinases, and eicosanoids/prostanoids immediately on exposure to pro-inflammatory stimuli but may also subsequently undergo the process of netosis, thereby enhancing and protracting their inflammatory potential. All of these mechanisms are likely to underpin the resistance of neutrophils to pharmacological control and have triggered the search for alternatives to corticosteroids. In addition to macrolides and adenosine 3',5'-cyclic adenosine monophospate-elevating agents, more recent innovations in the control of neutrophilic inflammation include activators of histone deacetylases and antagonists of chemokine receptors, as well as monoclonal antibodies which target neutrophil-activating cytokines and their receptors. These and other neutrophil-targeted strategies represent the focus of the current review.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- G R Tintinger
- Medical Research Council Unit for Inflammation and Immunity, Department of Immunology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0001, South Africa.
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
24
|
Van Scott MR, Chandler J, Olmstead S, Brown JM, Mannie M. Airway Anatomy, Physiology, and Inflammation. THE TOXICANT INDUCTION OF IRRITANT ASTHMA, RHINITIS, AND RELATED CONDITIONS 2013. [PMCID: PMC7122617 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-9044-9_2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
|
25
|
Dekkers BGJ, Racké K, Schmidt M. Distinct PKA and Epac compartmentalization in airway function and plasticity. Pharmacol Ther 2012; 137:248-65. [PMID: 23089371 DOI: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2012.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2012] [Accepted: 10/09/2012] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are obstructive lung diseases characterized by airway obstruction, airway inflammation and airway remodelling. Next to inflammatory cells and airway epithelial cells, airway mesenchymal cells, including airway smooth muscle cells and (myo)fibroblasts, substantially contribute to disease features by the release of inflammatory mediators, smooth muscle contraction, extracellular matrix deposition and structural changes in the airways. Current pharmacological treatment of both diseases intends to target the dynamic features of the endogenous intracellular suppressor cyclic AMP (cAMP). This review will summarize our current knowledge on cAMP and will emphasize on key discoveries and paradigm shifts reflecting the complex spatio-temporal nature of compartmentalized cAMP signalling networks in health and disease. As airway fibroblasts and airway smooth muscle cells are recognized as central players in the development and progression of asthma and COPD, we will focus on the role of cAMP signalling in their function in relation to airway function and plasticity. We will recapture on the recent identification of cAMP-sensing multi-protein complexes maintained by cAMP effectors, including A-kinase anchoring proteins (AKAPs), proteins kinase A (PKA), exchange protein directly activated by cAMP (Epac), cAMP-elevating seven-transmembrane (7TM) receptors and phosphodiesterases (PDEs) and we will report on findings indicating that the pertubation of compartmentalized cAMP signalling correlates with the pathopysiology of obstructive lung diseases. Future challenges include studies on cAMP dynamics and compartmentalization in the lung and the development of novel drugs targeting these systems for therapeutic interventions in chronic obstructive inflammatory diseases.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Bart G J Dekkers
- Department of Molecular Pharmacology, University Center of Pharmacy, University of Groningen, The Netherlands.
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
26
|
Kroegel C, Bakakos P. The inflammatory effector cell pattern in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - what is it good for? ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011; 83:17-9. [PMID: 22116055 DOI: 10.1159/000334231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
|
27
|
Kim SR, Rhee YK. Overlap Between Asthma and COPD: Where the Two Diseases Converge. ALLERGY, ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY RESEARCH 2010; 2:209-14. [PMID: 20885905 PMCID: PMC2946698 DOI: 10.4168/aair.2010.2.4.209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2010] [Accepted: 07/23/2010] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
Abstract
Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are traditionally recognized as distinct diseases, with some clearly separate characteristic. Asthma originates in childhood, is associated with allergies and eosinophils, and is best treated by targeting inflammation, whereas COPD occurs in adults who smoke, involves neutrophils, and is best treated with bronchodilators and the removal of risk factors. However, the distinction between the two is not always clear. Patients with severe asthma may present with fixed airway obstruction, and patients with COPD may have hyperresponsiveness and eosinophilia. Recognizing and understanding these overlapping features may offer new insight into the mechanisms and treatment of chronic airway inflammatory diseases.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- So Ri Kim
- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Korea
| | | |
Collapse
|
28
|
Csanky E, Rühl R, Scholtz B, Vasko A, Takacs L, Hempel WM. Lipid metabolite levels of prostaglandin D2and eicosapentaenoic acid recovered from bronchoalveolar lavage fluid correlate with lung function of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients and controls. Electrophoresis 2009; 30:1228-34. [DOI: 10.1002/elps.200800722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
|
29
|
Doukas J, Eide L, Stebbins K, Racanelli-Layton A, Dellamary L, Martin M, Dneprovskaia E, Noronha G, Soll R, Wrasidlo W, Acevedo LM, Cheresh DA. Aerosolized phosphoinositide 3-kinase gamma/delta inhibitor TG100-115 [3-[2,4-diamino-6-(3-hydroxyphenyl)pteridin-7-yl]phenol] as a therapeutic candidate for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. J Pharmacol Exp Ther 2009; 328:758-65. [PMID: 19056934 DOI: 10.1124/jpet.108.144311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinases (PI3Ks) are key elements in the signaling cascades that lie downstream of many cellular receptors. In particular, PI3K delta and gamma isoforms contribute to inflammatory cell recruitment and subsequent activation. For this reason, in a series of preclinical studies, we tested the potential of a recently developed small-molecule inhibitor of these two isoforms, TG100-115 [3-[2,4-diamino-6-(3-hydroxyphenyl)pteridin-7-yl]phenol], as a form of anti-inflammatory therapy for respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). To determine pharmacokinetic profiles, aerosolized formulations of the drug were delivered to mice by a nose-only inhalation route, yielding high pulmonary TG100-115 levels with minimal systemic exposure. Safety assessments were favorable, with no clinical or histological changes noted after 21 days of daily dosing. In a murine asthma model, aerosolized TG100-115 markedly reduced the pulmonary eosinophilia and the concomitant interleukin-13 and mucin accumulation characteristic of this disease. As a functional benefit, interventional dosing schedules of this inhibitor also reduced airway hyper-responsiveness. To model the pulmonary neutrophilia characteristic of COPD, mice were exposed to either intranasal lipopolysaccharide or inhaled smoke. Aerosolized TG100-115 again inhibited these inflammatory patterns, most notably in the smoke model, where interventional therapy overcame the steroid-resistant nature of the pulmonary inflammation. In conclusion, aerosolized TG100-115 displays pharmacokinetic, safety, and biological activity profiles favorable for further development as a therapy for both asthma and COPD. Furthermore, these studies support the hypothesis that PI3K delta and gamma are suitable molecular targets for these diseases.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- John Doukas
- TargeGen, Inc., 9380 Judicial Drive, San Diego, CA 92121, USA.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
30
|
Sehlstedt M, Andersen GN, Nilsson K, Blomberg A, Mincheva-Nilsson L, Waldenström A, Rantapää-Dahlqvist S, Sandström T. Suppressed signal transduction in the bronchial epithelium of patients with systemic sclerosis. Respir Med 2008; 103:301-8. [PMID: 18819788 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2008.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2008] [Revised: 07/16/2008] [Accepted: 08/11/2008] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune disorder, which frequently affects the lungs, with manifestations of interstitial lung disease (ILD) with lung fibrosis and of pulmonary hypertension. The pathogenesis remains largely unrecognised. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to elucidate the inflammation in the bronchial mucosa in patients with SSc. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Twenty-three subjects diagnosed with SSc participated. Twelve of the SSc patients showed signs of ILD, four were smokers and seven were treated with oral corticosteroids. Seventeen non-smoking, age- and sex-matched healthy subjects served as controls. Bronchoscopy was performed to sample endobronchial mucosal biopsies, which were immunohistochemically stained using a panel of antibodies against inflammatory markers. RESULTS The number of neutrophils was significantly elevated in the submucosa of SSc patients, regardless of ILD, or whether the subject was smoking or using oral corticosteroids. No up-regulation of neutrophil chemoattractants or cytokines was seen in the bronchial epithelium. The signal transduction pathways and adhesion molecule expression tended to be suppressed or unchanged in SSc patients compared with controls. CONCLUSION It is concluded that SSc is associated with a chronic neutrophilic inflammation in the bronchial mucosal, with signs of suppressed signal transduction, regardless of the presence of interstitial lung disease.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Maria Sehlstedt
- Department of Respiratory Medicine and Allergy, University Hospital, 901 85 Umeå, Sweden.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
31
|
Pathologic similarities and differences between asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Curr Opin Pulm Med 2008; 14:31-8. [PMID: 18043273 DOI: 10.1097/mcp.0b013e3282f19846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW Classically, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease present distinct clinical, physiologic and pathologic features. However, not infrequently, patients may present with overlapping clinical symptoms and physiological abnormalities: patients with severe asthma may present with fixed airway obstruction and patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may have hyperresponsiveness and eosinophilia. At pathological level, inflammatory and structural similarities also occur and may be related to the phenotypic overlaps. RECENT FINDINGS In patients with asthma overlaps at inflammatory level exist with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, such as increased neutrophilia in patients with severe asthma or an association of CD8+ T cells and lung-function decline. In chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, minimizing eosinophilia may be important to reduce exacerbations. Structural alterations occur in both diseases, but involving airway compartments differently. Airway epithelial changes, extracellular matrix deposition and mucus gland hypertrophy occur in both diseases. Asthmatics have thicker reticular basement membrane and more prominent smooth-muscle abnormalities, whereas emphysema is a distinct feature of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. SUMMARY Recognizing the differences and similarities at pathological level in both diseases may lead to a better understanding of the overlapping clinical and physiological phenotypes, thereby helping to better plan specific treatment and long-term management.
Collapse
|
32
|
Cooper DM, Radom-Aizik S, Schwindt C, Zaldivar F. Dangerous exercise: lessons learned from dysregulated inflammatory responses to physical activity. J Appl Physiol (1985) 2007; 103:700-9. [PMID: 17495117 DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00225.2007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
Abstract
Exercise elicits an immunological “danger” type of stress and inflammatory response that, on occasion, becomes dysregulated and detrimental to health. Examples include anaphylaxis, exercise-induced asthma, overuse syndromes, and exacerbation of intercurrent illnesses. In dangerous exercise, the normal balance between pro- and anti-inflammatory responses is upset. A possible pathophysiological mechanism is characterized by the concept of exercise modulation of previously activated leukocytes. In this model, circulating leukocytes are rendered more responsive than normal to the immune stimulus of exercise. For example, in the case of exercise anaphylaxis, food-sensitized immune cells may be relatively innocuous until they are redistributed during exercise from gut-associated circulatory depots, like the spleen, into the central circulation. In the case of asthma, the prior activation of leukocytes may be the result of genetic or environmental factors. In the case of overuse syndromes, the normally short-lived neutrophil may, because of acidosis and hypoxia, inhibit apoptosis and play a role in prolongation of inflammation rather than healing. Dangerous exercise demonstrates that the stress/inflammatory response caused by physical activity is robust and sufficiently powerful, perhaps, to alter subsequent responses. These longer term effects may occur through as yet unexplored mechanisms of immune “tolerance” and/or by a training-associated reduction in the innate immune response to brief exercise. A better understanding of sometimes failed homeostatic physiological systems can lead to new insights with significant implication for clinical translation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Dan Michael Cooper
- Pediatric Exercise Research Center, Department of Pediatrics, University of California, Irvine, California, USA.
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
33
|
Ito K, Charron CE, Adcock IM. Impact of protein acetylation in inflammatory lung diseases. Pharmacol Ther 2007; 116:249-65. [PMID: 17720252 DOI: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2007.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2007] [Accepted: 06/25/2007] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
Abstract
Chronic inflammatory lung diseases are characterized by increased expression of multiple inflammatory genes following activation by proinflammatory transcription factors, such as nuclear factor kappaB (NF-kappaB) and AP-1. Gene expression is, at least in part, regulated by acetylation of core histones through the action of coactivators, such as CREB-binding protein (CBP), which have intrinsic histone acetyltransferase (HAT) activity. Conversely gene repression is mediated via a combination of histone deacetylases (HDAC) and other corepressors. In asthma, the level of HAT activity is elevated in bronchial biopsies, whereas HDAC activity levels are only partially reduced and inhaled corticosteroids are able to reduce the increased HAT activity back to those seen in normal subjects. In contrast, in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), there is a greater reduction in HDAC activity and HDAC2 expression but no difference in HAT activity. HAT and HDAC are also reported to modify a large and expanding number of nonhistone proteins, including nuclear import proteins, chaperones, cytoskeletal proteins, and other transcriptional factors, such as NF-kappaB and signal transducer and activation of transcription (STAT). Acetylation regulates several aspects of protein function and stability leading to differing effects on inflammatory gene expression and cell recruitment involved in the pathogenesis of inflammatory diseases. This review will examine the impact of acetylation on the function of key proteins involved in airway inflammatory disease and the effects of current therapies on acetylation status of key proteins. Further appreciation of the role of these changes may lead to the development of novel therapeutic approaches to inflammatory lung diseases that are currently difficult to treat.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kazuhiro Ito
- Airway Disease, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College School of Medicine, Dovehouse Street, London SW3 6LY, United Kingdom.
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
34
|
Wagner U, Staats P, Fehmann HC, Fischer A, Welte T, Groneberg DA. Analysis of airway secretions in a model of sulfur dioxide induced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). J Occup Med Toxicol 2006; 1:12. [PMID: 16759388 PMCID: PMC1559628 DOI: 10.1186/1745-6673-1-12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2005] [Accepted: 06/07/2006] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
Abstract
Hypersecretion and chronic phlegm are major symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) but animal models of COPD with a defined functional hypersecretion have not been established so far. To identify an animal model of combined morphological signs of airway inflammation and functional hypersecretion, rats were continuously exposed to different levels of sulfur dioxide (SO2, 5 ppm, 10 ppm, 20 ppm, 40 ppm, 80 ppm) for 3 (short-term) or 20–25 (long-term) days. Histology revealed a dose-dependent increase in edema formation and inflammatory cell infiltration in short-term-exposed animals. The submucosal edema was replaced by fibrosis after long-term-exposure. The basal secretory activity was only significantly increased in the 20 ppm group. Also, stimulated secretion was significantly increased only after exposure to 20 ppm. BrdU-assays and AgNOR-analysis demonstrated cellular metaplasia and glandular hypertrophy rather than hyperplasia as the underlying morphological correlate of the hypersecretion. In summary, SO2-exposure can lead to characteristic airway remodeling and changes in mucus secretion in rats. As only long-term exposure to 20 ppm leads to a combination of hypersecretion and airway inflammation, only this mode of exposure should be used to mimic human COPD. Concentrations less or higher than 20 ppm or short term exposure do not induce the respiratory symptom of hypersecretion. The present model may be used to characterize the effects of new compounds on mucus secretion in the background of experimental COPD.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ulrich Wagner
- Department of Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care Division, Philipps-University, Baldingerstr., D-35043 Marburg, Germany
- Department of Medicine/Respiratory Medicine, Klinik Löwenstein, Geißhölzle 62, D-74245 Löwenstein, Germany
| | - Petra Staats
- Department of Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care Division, Philipps-University, Baldingerstr., D-35043 Marburg, Germany
| | - Hans-Christoph Fehmann
- Department of Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care Division, Philipps-University, Baldingerstr., D-35043 Marburg, Germany
| | - Axel Fischer
- Allergy-Centre-Charité, Otto-Heubner-Centre, Pneumology and Immunology, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Free and Humboldt-University Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1 OR-1, D-13353 Berlin, Germany
| | - Tobias Welte
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1 OE 6870, D-30625 Hannover, Germany
| | - David A Groneberg
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1 OE 6870, D-30625 Hannover, Germany
- Institute of Occupational Medicine, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Free and Humboldt-University Berlin, Ostpreussendamm 111, D-12207 Berlin, Germany
| |
Collapse
|