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Pleural fluid interleukins for diagnosis of tuberculous pleural effusion: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Cytokine 2022; 159:156019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2022.156019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2022] [Revised: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Dong Z, Zhang W, Sun W, Zhang S, Yang C, Wu C, Fan L. Paradoxical development of pleural-based masses in patients with pleural tuberculosis during treatment: a clinical observational study in China. BMC Pulm Med 2022; 22:126. [PMID: 35379218 PMCID: PMC8981736 DOI: 10.1186/s12890-022-01910-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background To explored the clinical, pathological, and bacteriological characteristics of pleural-based masses occurred during anti-tuberculosis (TB) treatment in patients with pleural TB. Methods Patients referred with newly diagnosed pleural TB were prospectively enrolled into the study. Patients were followed up throughout the treatment, and clinical data were recorded. Percutaneous biopsy and surgical tissues from pleural-based masses were examined histologically and samples sent for PCR. Cytokines in the pleural effusions and clinical factors were collected and compared between different patients. Results A total of 122 patients with pleural TB were enrolled, and 34.4% (42/122) displayed newly observed pleural-based mass during the treatment. Twelve cases underwent surgical resection at the 12 ± 0.5 months during the treatment course. Based on the surgical observation, 58.3% (7 /12) were located in pleura, 41.7% (5/12) were located in the lung parenchyma. Pathological observations showed that the pleural-based masses were typed as granulomatous inflammation, fibrous hyperplasia and necrosis. Mycobacterium tuberculosis PCR was positive in 57.1% of the cases (24/42). Any first-line anti-TB drug resistance gene mutations were positive in only 9.5% (4/42). Aside from 12 cases who underwent the surgical operation, 86.7% of the patients (26/30) still had a pleural-based mass at the end of 12 months treatment course. Patients with a pleural-based mass were younger, had a thicker pleural, a higher proportion of pleural adhesive, loculated pleural effusion and residual pleural effusion, and a higher level of LDH, ADA and lower glucose in pleural effusion than those without a pleural-based mass occurrence during the treatment (all Pcorr < 0.05). Conclusions Pleural-based masses were observed in about one-third of patients with pleural TB. The masses were in the lung or pleura and were divided into three pathological types. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12890-022-01910-6.
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- Zhengwei Dong
- Department of Pathology, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Pathology, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Clinic and Research Center of Tuberculosis, Shanghai Key Lab of Tuberculosis, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, No. 507 Zhengmin Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Clinic and Research Center of Tuberculosis, Shanghai Key Lab of Tuberculosis, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, No. 507 Zhengmin Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pathology, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200433, China.
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- Clinic and Research Center of Tuberculosis, Shanghai Key Lab of Tuberculosis, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, No. 507 Zhengmin Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, 200433, China.
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Niu Y, Zhou Q. Th17 cells and their related cytokines: vital players in progression of malignant pleural effusion. Cell Mol Life Sci 2022; 79:194. [PMID: 35298721 PMCID: PMC11072909 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-022-04227-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Revised: 02/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) is an exudative effusion caused by primary or metastatic pleural carcinosis. Th17 cells and their cytokines are critical components in various disease including MPE. In this review, we summarize current published articles regarding the multifunctional roles of Th17 cells and their related cytokines in MPE. Th17 cells are accumulated in MPE compared with paired serum via certain manners. The upregulation of Th17 cells and the interactions between Th17 cells and other immune cells, such as Th1 cells, Th9 cells, regulatory T cells and B cells, are reported to be involved in the formation and development of MPE. In addition, cytokines, which are elaborated by Th17 cells, including IL-17A, IL-17F, IL-21, IL-22, IL-26, GM-CSF, or associated with Th17 cells differentiation, including IL-1β, IL-6, IL-23, TGF-β, are linked to the pathogenesis of MPE through exerting pro- or anti-tumorigenic functions on their own as well as regulating the generation and differentiation of Th17 cells in MPE. Based on these findings, we proposed that Th17 cells and their cytokines might be diagnostic or prognostic tools and potential therapeutic targets for MPE.
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- Yiran Niu
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Jiefang Avenue 1277, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Jiefang Avenue 1277, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
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Aggarwal AN, Agarwal R, Dhooria S, Prasad KT, Sehgal IS, Muthu V. Pleural fluid tumor necrosis factor for diagnosis of pleural tuberculosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Cytokine 2021; 141:155467. [PMID: 33609953 DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2021.155467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2020] [Revised: 01/31/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) is an important local host response mediator in tuberculous pleural effusion (TPE) and is proposed as a potential biomarker for diagnosing TPE. We assessed the performance of pleural fluid TNF in the diagnosis of TPE, and evaluated its ability to distinguish TPE from parapneumonic or malignant effusions. METHODS We queried the PubMed and Embase databases for studies indexed till August 2020. We included studies that (a) provided data on sensitivity and specificity of pleural fluid TNF for the diagnosis of TPE, or (b) compared pleural fluid TNF levels between TPE and malignant or parapneumonic effusions. We used a hierarchical summary receiver operating characteristic plot to model summary sensitivity and specificity. A random effects model was used to pool standardized mean differences (SMD) across studies comparing TPE and other effusions. We explored heterogeneity using subgroup analysis. We also performed meta-regression to identify factors significantly influencing results. RESULTS We retrieved 1090 citations, and included 38 publications, in our review. The summary estimates for sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic odds ratio were 0.79 (95% CI 0.72-0.84), 0.82 (95% CI 0.76-0.87), and 16.84 (95% CI 9.47-29.95) respectively. Pleural fluid TNF levels were significantly higher in TPE than in malignant effusions (summary SMD 1.50, 95% CI 1.13-1.87), but not parapneumonic effusions (summary SMD 0.61, 95% CI -0.14 to 1.35). None of the prespecified subgroup variables significantly influenced summary estimates. CONCLUSION Pleural fluid TNF has poor diagnostic accuracy for diagnosing TPE and imperfectly discriminates TPE from parapneumonic pleural effusions.
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- Ashutosh Nath Aggarwal
- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Expression of IL-1β, HMGB1, HO-1, and LDH in malignant and non-malignant pleural effusions. Respir Physiol Neurobiol 2020; 272:103330. [DOI: 10.1016/j.resp.2019.103330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2019] [Revised: 10/15/2019] [Accepted: 10/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Imai K, Kotani T, Tsuda H, Kobayashi T, Ushida T, Moriyama Y, Kikkawa F. Determination of the cytokine levels in fetal pleural effusion and their association with fetal/neonatal findings. Cytokine 2019; 127:154945. [PMID: 31805478 DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2019.154945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2019] [Revised: 10/16/2019] [Accepted: 11/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Few studies have investigated the distribution of multiple cytokines in fetal pleural effusion, and its clinical implications are uncertain. This study aimed to determine cytokine levels in fetal pleural effusion and their clinical role in affected fetuses. METHODS We obtained fetal pleural fluid samples from 18 infants and investigated the profiles of 40 cytokines using multiplex immunoassay. Relationships among cytokines were estimated by Spearman correlation analysis. Possible associations of cytokine levels with fetal adverse outcomes, including perinatal demise and neurodevelopmental impairment, were studied using univariate logistic regression analysis. RESULTS Several pro-inflammatory cytokines and CCL chemokines were highly correlated with each other. In contrast, CXCL chemokines had relatively weak correlations with other cytokines. The levels of IL-1β, IL-2, and CCL20 were significantly associated with the occurrence of fetal adverse outcomes. Based on our findings, IL-1β had the strongest causal link to adverse outcomes among the cytokines [odds ratio (OR): 19.74; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.14-341.9; p = 0.040]. CONCLUSIONS Cytokine levels in fetal pleural effusion varied considerably among cases with or without adverse outcomes. These results provide important information for further clarifying the pathophysiology of fetal pleural effusion and a novel clinical implication that could predict the occurrence of adverse outcomes.
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- Kenji Imai
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Japanese Red Cross Nagoya Daiichi Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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Gan Y, Guo S, Zhu Y, Jiang J, Tan Y. Exogenous intrapleural injection of interleukin-27 may improves outcome and prognosis in patients with tuberculous pleural effusion. Med Hypotheses 2019; 131:109319. [PMID: 31443751 DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2019.109319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2019] [Accepted: 07/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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We hypothesize that exogenous intrapleural injection of interleukin-27 may improve outcome and prognosis in patients with tuberculous pleural effusion (TPE). Studies have found that the balance of Th1/Th2 determines the development trend of TPE. High concentrations of IFN-γ and TNF-α in pleural effusion are associated with pleural adhesion in patients with TPE. Interleukin-27 is a member of the IL-12 family, and IL-27 has a dual regulatory effect on Th1 immunity. On one hand, IL-27 can promote the initial CD4+ T cell proliferation by inducing the expression of T-bet, IL-12Rβ2 and ICAM-1 in the initial CD4+ T cells, and also promote its differentiation into Th1 cells and IFN-γ production in the early infection. On the other hand, in the case of high Th1 polarization, IL-27 induced STAT3 phosphorylation and inhibited TNF and IL-12 production in activated peritoneal macrophages, indicating a novel feedback mechanism by which IL-27 can modulate excessive inflammation, thereby preventing damage to the body caused by excessive immune response. Studies haves confirmed that after stimulation of antigen by mononuclear cells in TPE, the Th1 and Th2 cell subsets and Th1/Th2 ratio markedly increase, and the increase of Th1 is more obvious than that of Th2. Therefore, compared to patients with TPE in the high-level IL-27 group, we hypothesized that pleural effusion is absorbed more slowly, pleural thickening is more obvious, pleural adhesions are more extensive, and the incidence of thoracic collapse is higher in the low-level IL-27 group under the same conditions of anti-tuberculosis treatment. However, exogenous intrapleural injection of IL-27 may induce Stat3 phosphorylation and inhibit TNF and IL-12 production, finally reduces the secretion of IFN-γ and TNF-α. This negative regulation inhibits the excessive inflammatory reaction caused by tuberculosis infection, reduces pleural adhesion, pleural thickening and local pleural tissue damage, thereby improving the prognosis of patients.
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- Yiling Gan
- Department of Respiration Medicine, Chongqing Prevention and Treatment Center for Occupational Diseases, No. 301, Nancheng Avenue, Nanan District, Chongqing, China.
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- Department of Respiration Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Respiration Medicine, Chongqing Prevention and Treatment Center for Occupational Diseases, No. 301, Nancheng Avenue, Nanan District, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Respiration Medicine, Chongqing Prevention and Treatment Center for Occupational Diseases, No. 301, Nancheng Avenue, Nanan District, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Respiration Medicine, Chongqing Prevention and Treatment Center for Occupational Diseases, No. 301, Nancheng Avenue, Nanan District, Chongqing, China
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A Retrospective Study of Ultrasound Characteristics and Macroscopic Findings in Confirmed Malignant Pleural Effusion. Pulm Med 2019; 2019:5628267. [PMID: 30911416 PMCID: PMC6398002 DOI: 10.1155/2019/5628267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2018] [Revised: 12/17/2018] [Accepted: 01/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background A definitive diagnosis of malignant pleural effusion (MPE) is reached by cytological or histological assessment, but thorough analysis of the ultrasound features of the effusion as well as pleural thickening or nodularity can also be of significant diagnostic help. Objective To assess the relationship of specific ultrasound characterisctics and macroscopic features of confirmed malignant pleural effusion, thus increasing the diagnostic potential of thoracic ultrasound. Methods The findings of thoracic ultrasonography performed prior to initial thoracentesis in 104 patients with subsequently confirmed malignant pleural effusion were analyzed with regard to the macroscopic features of the pleural effusion. Results Distribution in terms of frequency of hemorrhagic/sanguinolent (n=64) in relation to nonhemorrhagic transparent/opaque (n=40) MPE, regardless of their ultrasound characteristics, did not yield a statistically significant correlation (p=0.159). Conversely, the frequency distribution of hemorrhagic pleural effusions (n=8) in relation to nonhemorrhagic effusions (n=1), in the group of septated MPE, showed a statistically significant difference (p<0.001). The least number of patients (0.96%) had a complex septated MPE combined with the macroscopic appearance of a serous/transparent nonhemorrhagic effusion, which suggests that this combination is a sporadic occurrence and may have a diagnostic significance for this patient group. Conclusion The incidence of specific combinations of the ultrasound characteristics and macroscopic appearance of MPEs showed different frequency distributions, which may improve the diagnostic value of thoracic ultrasound in this patient population.
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Kotyza J, Havel D, Vrzalová J, Kulda V, Pešek M. Diagnostic and Prognostic Significance of Inflammatory Markers in Lung Cancer-Associated Pleural Effusions. Int J Biol Markers 2018; 25:12-20. [DOI: 10.1177/172460081002500102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Besides massive expression in inflammatory pleural effusions, inflammatory markers are also present in cancer-induced pleural effusions. Recent advances in cancer biology point to a role of inflammatory signaling in cancer and encourage reconsidering the diagnostic and prognostic value of inflammatory markers. Here an attempt was made to relate protein levels of inflammatory markers to underlying malignant processes in the pleural space. Pleural effusions from lung cancer patients (n=116) were subjected to a multifactorial analysis covering 13 inflammatory markers. The composition of tumor-associated effusions was compared with that of parainflammatory pleural effusions (n=30), transudates (n=18), and serum values, and evaluated in relation to cancer origin, histology, cytology, pleural involvement, treatment history, and survival time. Inflammatory markers were significantly expressed in pleural effusions of paraneoplastic origin when compared to transudates and most serum levels. Values in pleura-invading and metastatic tumor-associated effusions were typically higher than those of other tumors. Many markers correlated negatively with survival, most prominently IL-8 (r=–0.36, p=0.001) and VEGF (r=–0.35, p=0.001). It appears that most inflammatory markers are highly expressed in tumor-associated pleural effusions, reflecting to some extent tumor origin and localization. Despite the lower efficacy of inflammatory markers in the differentiation between exudative pleural effusions, some inflammatory markers may represent potential prognostic markers of malignant processes in the pleural space.
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- Jaromír Kotyza
- Department of Biochemistry, Medical Faculty, Charles University, Plzen?
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- Department of Pneumology, University Hospital, Plzen?
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- Laboratory of Immunoanalysis, Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital, Plzen? - Czech Republic
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- Department of Biochemistry, Medical Faculty, Charles University, Plzen?
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- Department of Pneumology, University Hospital, Plzen?
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Hwanga EH, Kim TH, Park JY, Hong JJ, Kim DH, Ha SJ, Yang SJ, Shin SJ, Park JH. TLR2 contributes to trigger immune response of pleural mesothelial cells against Mycobacterium bovis BCG and M. tuberculosis infection. Cytokine 2018; 95:80-87. [PMID: 28249177 DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2017.02.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2016] [Revised: 02/18/2017] [Accepted: 02/20/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis is a causative agent leading to pleural effusion, characterized by the accumulation of fluid and immune cells in the pleural cavity. Although this phenomenon has been described before, detailed processes or mechanisms associated with the pleural effusion are still not well understood. Pleural mesothelial cells (PMCs) are specialized epithelial cells that cover the body wall and internal organs in pleural cavity playing a central role in pleural inflammation. Toll-like receptors are expressed in various cell types including mesothelial cells and initiate the recognition and defense against mycobacterial infection. In the present study, we investigated direct immune responses of PMCs against two mycobacterial strains, M. bovis vaccine strain Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) and M. tuberculosis virulent strain H37Rv, and the role of TLR2 in such responses. Infection with BCG and H37Rv increased the production of IL-6, CXCL1, and CCL2 in WT PMCs, which was partially impaired in TLR2-deficient cells. In addition, the activation of NF-κB and MAPKs induced by BCG and H37Rv was suppressed in TLR2-deficient PMCs, as compared with the WT cells. TLR2 deficiency led to the decrease of nitric oxide (NO) production through the delayed gene expression of iNOS in PMCs. TLR2 was also shown to be essential for optimal expression of cellular adhesion molecules such as ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 in PMCs in response to BCG and H37Rv. These findings strongly suggest that TLR2 participates in mycobacteria-induced innate immune responses in PMCs and may play a role in pathogenesis of tuberculosis pleural effusion.
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- Eun-Ha Hwanga
- Laboratory Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and BK 21 PLUS Project Team, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea; National Primate Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chungbuk 28116, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, David H. Smith Center for Vaccine Biology and Immunology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
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- Laboratory Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and BK 21 PLUS Project Team, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
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- National Primate Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chungbuk 28116, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Integrative Rheumatoid Transcriptomics and Dynamics, The Catholic University, Seoul 06591, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- School of Bioresources and Bioscience, Chung-Ang University, Anseong 456-756, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Microbiology, Institute for Immunology and Immunological Diseases, Brain Korea 21 PLUS Project for Medical Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and BK 21 PLUS Project Team, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea.
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Wujak L, Schnieder J, Schaefer L, Wygrecka M. LRP1: A chameleon receptor of lung inflammation and repair. Matrix Biol 2017; 68-69:366-381. [PMID: 29262309 DOI: 10.1016/j.matbio.2017.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2017] [Revised: 12/12/2017] [Accepted: 12/12/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The lung displays a remarkable capability to regenerate following injury. Considerable effort has been made thus far to understand the cardinal processes underpinning inflammation and reconstruction of lung tissue. However, the factors determining the resolution or persistence of inflammation and efficient wound healing or aberrant remodeling remain largely unknown. Low density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 1 (LRP1) is an endocytic/signaling cell surface receptor which controls cellular and molecular mechanisms driving the physiological and pathological inflammatory reactions and tissue remodeling in several organs. In this review, we will discuss the impact of LRP1 on the consecutive steps of the inflammatory response and its role in the balanced tissue repair and aberrant remodeling in the lung.
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- Lukasz Wujak
- Department of Biochemistry, Justus Liebig University, Friedrichstrasse 24, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Biochemistry, Justus Liebig University, Friedrichstrasse 24, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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- Goethe University School of Medicine, University Hospital, Theodor-Stern Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Biochemistry, Justus Liebig University, Friedrichstrasse 24, 35392 Giessen, Germany; Member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Germany.
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Kutiyal AS, Gupta N, Garg S, Hira HS. A Study of Haematological and Haemostasis Parameters and Hypercoagulable State in Tuberculosis Patients in Northern India and the Outcome with Anti-Tubercular Therapy. J Clin Diagn Res 2017; 11:OC09-OC13. [PMID: 28384907 DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2017/24022.9249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2016] [Accepted: 11/19/2016] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Tuberculosis is one of the leading infectious diseases with high morbidity and mortality in the developing countries. Tuberculosis is also rarely associated with hypercoagulable state and very limited literature is available on this association. AIM To study the haematological and haemostasis laboratory parameters, to correlate the abnormalities for a hypercoagulable state and to study the outcome with anti-tubercular therapy. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study population included 128 patients with newly diagnosed tuberculosis. Anti-tubercular therapy naïve patients were studied for haemostasis parameters like Prothrombin time, Activated Partial Thromboplastin time, Factor VIII, Fibrinogen and D-dimer and haematological parameters like Haemoglobin, White Blood Cells, Platelet count, Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR), Lactate Dehydrogenase, C-reactive protein and albumin. At the end of the second month of anti-tubercular therapy, results were compared and analysed using statistical package for the social sciences software (SPSS). RESULTS Prothrombin levels were deranged in 50%. Activated Partial Thromboplastin time levels were deranged in 18%. Deranged Factor VIII levels were found in 35.15%. Fibrinogen levels were deranged in 57%. D-Dimer positivity was found in 57.8% patients. Anaemia was found in 75.78%, Leukocytosis in 49.21%, Thrombocytopenia in 37.5% and Hypoalbuminaemia in 75%. ESR levels were raised in 98.43%. Follow up comparison analysis revealed significant p-value for all the parameters except Factor VIII and Activated Partial Thromboplastin time. Similar trend was also observed within different groups of Tuberculosis patients. CONCLUSION Tuberculosis does favour a hypercoagulable state with increased risk of developing thrombosis and significant improvement with the anti-tubercular treatment alone.
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- Aditya Singh Kutiyal
- Senior Resident, Department of Internal Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College , New Delhi, India
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- Director- Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College , New Delhi, India
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- Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College , New Delhi, India
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- Director- Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College , New Delhi, India
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Chen KY, Feng PH, Chang CC, Chen TT, Chuang HC, Lee CN, Su CL, Lin LY, Lee KY. Novel biomarker analysis of pleural effusion enhances differentiation of tuberculous from malignant pleural effusion. Int J Gen Med 2016; 9:183-9. [PMID: 27354819 PMCID: PMC4910680 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s100237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Lymphocytic pleurisy is commonly observed in tuberculosis and cancer. Noninvasive biomarkers are needed to distinguish tuberculous pleural effusion (TPE) from malignant pleural effusion (MPE) because current clinical diagnostic procedures are often invasive. We identified immune response biomarkers that can discriminate between TPE and MPE. Fourteen pleural effusion biomarkers were compared in 22 MPE patients and five TPE patients. Of the innate immunity biomarkers, the median levels of interleukin (IL)-1β and interferon-induced protein-10 (IP-10) were higher in TPE patients than in MPE patients (P<0.05 and P<0.01, respectively). Of the adaptive immunity biomarkers, the median levels of IL-13 and interferon-γ (IFN-γ) were higher in TPE patients than in MPE patients (P<0.05). In addition, the levels of basic fibroblast growth factor were higher in MPE patients than in TPE patients (P<0.05). Receiver operator characteristic analysis of these biomarkers was performed, resulting in the highest area under the curve (AUC) for IP-10 (AUC =0.95, 95% confidence interval, P<0.01), followed by IL-13 (AUC =0.86, 95% confidence interval, P<0.05). Our study shows that five biomarkers (IL-1β, IP-10, IFN-γ, IL-13, and basic fibroblast growth factor) have a potential diagnostic role in differentiating TPE from MPE, particularly in lung cancer-related MPE.
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- Kuan-Yuan Chen
- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China; Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China; Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China; School of Respiratory Therapy, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China; School of Respiratory Therapy, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China; School of Respiratory Therapy, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China; Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
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Alemán C, Porcel JM, Alegre J, Ruiz E, Bielsa S, Andreu J, Deu M, Suñé P, Martínez-Sogués M, López I, Pallisa E, Schoenenberger JA, Bruno Montoro J, de Sevilla TF. Intrapleural Fibrinolysis with Urokinase Versus Alteplase in Complicated Parapneumonic Pleural Effusions and Empyemas: A Prospective Randomized Study. Lung 2015; 193:993-1000. [PMID: 26423784 DOI: 10.1007/s00408-015-9807-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2015] [Accepted: 09/21/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pleurofibrinolysis has been reported to be potentially beneficial in the management of complicated parapneumonic effusions (CPPE) and empyemas in the adult population. METHODS Prospective, controlled, randomized, and double-blind study, to evaluate intrapleural alteplase 10 mg (initially 20 mg was considered but bleeding events forced dose reduction) versus 100,000 UI urokinase every 24 h for a maximum of 6 days in patients with CPPE or empyemas. The primary aim was to evaluate the success rate of each fibrinolytic agent at 3 and 6 days. Success of therapy was defined as the presence of both clinical and radiological improvement, making additional fibrinolytic doses unnecessary, and eventually leading to resolution. Secondary outcomes included the safety profile of intrapleural fibrinolytics, referral for surgery, length of hospital stay, and mortality. RESULTS A total of 99 patients were included, of whom 51 received alteplase and 48 urokinase. Success rates for urokinase and alteplase at 3 and 6 days were not significantly different, but when only the subgroup of CPPE was considered, urokinase resulted in a high proportion of cures. There were no differences in mortality or surgical need (overall, 3 %). Five (28 %) patients receiving 20 mg of alteplase and 4 (12 %) receiving 10 mg presented serious bleeding events. CONCLUSIONS If intrapleural fibrinolytics are intended to be used, urokinase may be more effective than alteplase in patients with non-purulent CPPE and have a lower rate of adverse events.
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- Carmen Alemán
- Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Pleural Medicine Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Arnau de Vilanova University Hospital, Biomedical Research Institute of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Pleural Medicine Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Arnau de Vilanova University Hospital, Biomedical Research Institute of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacy, University Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacy, Arnau de Vilanova University Hospital, Biomedical Research Institute of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacy, Arnau de Vilanova University Hospital, Biomedical Research Institute of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacy, University Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis Upregulates TNF-α Expression via TLR2/ERK Signaling and Induces MMP-1 and MMP-9 Production in Human Pleural Mesothelial Cells. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0137979. [PMID: 26367274 PMCID: PMC4569295 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0137979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2014] [Accepted: 08/24/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are elevated in pleural fluids of tuberculous pleuritis (TBP) where pleural mesothelial cells (PMCs) conduct the first-line defense against Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB). However, the clinical implication of TNF-α and MMPs in TBP and the response of PMCs to MTB infection remain unclear. METHODS We measured pleural fluid levels of TNF-α and MMPs in patients with TBP (n = 18) or heart failure (n = 18) as controls. Radiological scores for initial effusion amount and residual pleural fibrosis at 6-month follow-up were assessed. In vitro human PMC experiments were performed to assess the effect of heat-killed M. tuberculosis H37Ra (MTBRa) on the expression of TNF-α and MMPs. RESULTS As compared with controls, the effusion levels of TNF-α, MMP-1 and MMP-9 were significantly higher and correlated positively with initial effusion amount in patients with TBP, while TNF-α and MMP-1, but not MMP-9, were positively associated with residual pleural fibrosis of TBP. Moreover, effusion levels of TNF-α had positive correlation with those of MMP-1 and MMP-9 in TBP. In cultured PMCs, MTBRa enhanced TLR2 and TLR4 expression, activated ERK signaling, and upregulated TNF-α mRNA and protein expression. Furthermore, knockdown of TLR2, but not TLR4, significantly inhibited ERK phosphorylation and TNF-α expression. Additionally, both MTBRa and TNF-α markedly induced MMP-1 and MMP-9 synthesis in human PMCs, and TNF-α neutralization substantially reduced the production of MMP-1, but not MMP-9, in response to MTBRa stimulation. CONCLUSION MTBRa activates TLR2/ERK signalings to induce TNF-α and elicit MMP-1 and MMP-9 in human PMCs, which are associated with effusion volume and pleural fibrosis and may contribute to pathogenesis of TBP. Further investigation of manipulation of TNF-α and MMP expression in pleural mesothelium may provide new insights into the mechanisms and rational treatment strategies for TBP.
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Hassan WA, Alkarn AF, Kamel M. Can chest ultrasonography differentiate between benign and malignant effusions? THE EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF BRONCHOLOGY 2015. [DOI: 10.4103/1687-8426.158061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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VEGF correlates with inflammation and fibrosis in tuberculous pleural effusion. ScientificWorldJournal 2015; 2015:417124. [PMID: 25884029 PMCID: PMC4391609 DOI: 10.1155/2015/417124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2014] [Accepted: 12/03/2014] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Objective. To investigate the relationship among angiogenic cytokines, inflammatory markers, and fibrinolytic activity in tuberculous pleural effusion (TBPE) and their clinical importance. Methods. Forty-two patients diagnosed with TBPE were studied. Based on chest ultrasonography, there were 26 loculated and 16 nonloculated TBPE patients. The effusion size radiological scores and effusion vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), interleukin- (IL-) 8, plasminogen activator inhibitor type-1 (PAI-1), and tissue type plasminogen activator (tPA) were measured. Treatment outcome and pleural fibrosis, defined as radiological residual pleural thickening (RPT), were assessed at 6-month follow-up.
Results. The effusion size and effusion lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), VEGF, IL-8, PAI-1, and PAI-1/tPA ratio were significantly higher, while effusion glucose, pH value, and tPA were significantly lower, in loculated than in nonloculated TBPE. VEGF and IL-8 correlated positively with LDH and PAI-1/tPA ratio and negatively with tPA in both loculated and nonloculated TBPE. Patients with higher VEGF or greater effusion size were prone to develop RPT (n = 14; VEGF, odds ratio 1.28, P = 0.01; effusion size, odds ratio 1.01, P = 0.02), and VEGF was an independent predictor of RPT in TBPE (receiver operating characteristic curve AUC = 0.985, P < 0.001). Conclusions. Effusion VEGF correlates with pleural inflammation and fibrosis and may be targeted for adjunct therapy for TBPE.
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Xia H, Ye ZJ, Zhou Q, You WJ, Cui A, Wang XJ, Zhai K, Jin XG, Tong ZH, Shi HZ. IL-27 and IL-27-producing CD4+ T cells in human tuberculous pleural effusion. Tuberculosis (Edinb) 2014; 94:579-88. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tube.2014.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2013] [Revised: 06/25/2014] [Accepted: 07/08/2014] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Li M, Wang H, Wang X, Huang J, Wang J, Xi X. Diagnostic accuracy of tumor necrosis factor-alpha, interferon-gamma, interleukin-10 and adenosine deaminase 2 in differential diagnosis between tuberculous pleural effusion and malignant pleural effusion. J Cardiothorac Surg 2014; 9:118. [PMID: 24984978 PMCID: PMC4227019 DOI: 10.1186/1749-8090-9-118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2013] [Accepted: 05/05/2014] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background The current study was performed to investigate the potential biomarkers for the differential diagnosis of tuberculous pleural effusion (TPE) and malignant pleural effusions (MPE). Methods Among ninety patients (n = 90) involved in the study, 47 with tuberculous pleural effusion aged from 18 to 70 and 43 with secondary malignant pleural effusion aged from 34 to 78. We tested the pleural levels of TNF-α, IFN-γ and IL-10 as well as the enzyme activity of ADA2, and then we compared the differential diagnostic efficiencies of those biochemical parameters with ADA between the two groups. Results Our results show that, the concentrations of pleural TNF-α (45.55 ± 15.85 ng/L), IFN-γ (114.97 ± 27.85 ng/L) as well as activities of ADA2 (35.71 ± 10.00 U/L) and ADA (39.39 ± 10.60 U/L) in tuberculous group were significantly higher compared to malignant group. Furthermore, according to the ROC curve analysis the thresholds of TNF-α, IFN-γ, ADA2 and ADA were found to be 30.3 ng/L, 103.65 ng/L, 29.45 U/L, and 39.00 U/L, respectively. TNF-α, IFN-γ and ADA2 yielded better sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of the diagnosis than ADA. Our investigation further revealed that the combinations of TNF-α and ADA2 further increased the specificity and accuracy for the differential diagnosis. Conclusion In conclusion, we found that TNF-α, IFN-γ, ADA and ADA2 all increased in TPE. Combinations of the TNF-α and ADA2 yielded the best specificity and accuracy for the differential diagnosis of TPE from MPE. Our investigation suggests that the applications of TNF-α together with ADA2 may contribute to more efficient diagnosis strategies in the management of discrimination between tuberculous and malignant pleural effusions.
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, No,88 Jiankang Road, Weihui 453100, Henan Province, China.
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Xuan WX, Zhang JC, Zhou Q, Yang WB, Ma LJ. IL-33 levels differentiate tuberculous pleurisy from malignant pleural effusions. Oncol Lett 2014; 8:449-453. [PMID: 24959294 PMCID: PMC4063658 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2014.2109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2013] [Accepted: 04/16/2014] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Tuberculous pleural effusions (TPEs) and malignant pleural effusions (MPEs) are difficult to differentiate between in certain clinical situations. Interleukin (IL)-33 is a cytokine that participates in inflammatory responses and may have a role in pleural effusions. The present study aimed to investigate the concentrations and potential differential significance of IL-33 in patients with TPE and MPE. IL-33 levels in pleural effusion and serum samples were detected using sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay in 23 patients with TPE and 21 patients with MPE. The concentration of IL-33 (mean ± standard deviation) in the TPE patients (22.962±0.976 ng/l) was significantly higher than that in the MPE patients (12.603±5.153 ng/l; P<0.001; z=−4.572); however, there was no significant difference in the serum level of IL-33 in the patients with TPE compared with those with MPE (P>0.05). The concentration of IL-33 in the pleural effusions was positively correlated with that in the serum samples in each group (TPE: r=0.563, P=0.05; MPE: r=0.535, P<0.05). The cut-off value of pleural IL-33 for TPE was 19.86 ng/l, which yielded a sensitivity of 0.869, a specificity of 0.905 and an area under the corresponding receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.903. The present study identified that the level of pleural IL-33 is significantly increased in TPEs and may serve as a novel biomarker to differentiate between patients with TPE and MPE.
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- Wei-Xia Xuan
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Medicine, The People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450003, P.R. China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Union Hospital Affiliated to Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430022, P.R. China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Union Hospital Affiliated to Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430022, P.R. China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Union Hospital Affiliated to Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430022, P.R. China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Medicine, The People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450003, P.R. China
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Ferreiro L, San José E, Valdés L. Tuberculous pleural effusion. Arch Bronconeumol 2014; 50:435-43. [PMID: 24721286 DOI: 10.1016/j.arbres.2013.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2013] [Revised: 07/12/2013] [Accepted: 07/12/2013] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Tuberculous pleural effusion (TBPE) is the most common form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis (TB) in Spain, and is one of the most frequent causes of pleural effusion. Although the incidence has steadily declined (4.8 cases/100,000population in 2009), the percentage of TBPE remains steady with respect to the total number of TB cases (14.3%-19.3%). Almost two thirds are men, more than 60% are aged between 15-44years, and it is more common in patients with human immunodeficiency virus. The pathogenesis is usually a delayed hypersensitivity reaction. Symptoms vary depending on the population (more acute in young people and more prolonged in the elderly). The effusion is almost invariably a unilateral exudate (according to Light's criteria), more often on the right side, and the tuberculin test is negative in one third of cases. There are limitations in making a definitive diagnosis, so various pleural fluid biomarkers have been used for this. The combination of adenosine deaminase and lymphocyte percentage may be useful in this respect. Treatment is the same as for any TB. The addition of corticosteroids is not advisable, and chest drainage could help to improve symptoms more rapidly in large effusions.
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- Lucía Ferreiro
- Servicio de Neumología, Complejo Hospitalario Clínico-Universitario de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña, España
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- Servicio de Análisis Clínicos, Complejo Hospitalario Clínico-Universitario de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña, España; Grupo Interdisciplinar de Investigación en Neumología, Instituto de Investigaciones Sanitarias de Santiago (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña, España
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- Servicio de Neumología, Complejo Hospitalario Clínico-Universitario de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña, España; Grupo Interdisciplinar de Investigación en Neumología, Instituto de Investigaciones Sanitarias de Santiago (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña, España.
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Histone deacetylase inhibitor impairs plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 expression via inhibiting TNF-α-activated MAPK/AP-1 signaling cascade. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2014; 2014:231012. [PMID: 24707477 PMCID: PMC3953480 DOI: 10.1155/2014/231012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2013] [Accepted: 01/06/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Tumor necrosis factor-(TNF-)-α upregulates plasminogen activator inhibitor-(PAI-) 1 expression in pleural mesothelial cells (PMCs), contributing to fibrin deposition and pleural fibrosis. Histone deacetylases (HDACs) have been found implicated in fibrogenesis. However, the roles of TNF-α or HDAC in the regulation of PAI-1 expression have not been well investigated. We aimed to examine the effects and mechanisms of HDAC inhibition on TNF-α-induced PAI-1 expression in human PMCs. MeT-5A human PMCs were treated with TNF-α in the presence or absence of the m-carboxycinnamic acid bishydroxamide (CBHA), an HDAC class II inhibitor, and the HDAC activity, PAI-1 protein expression, mRNA, and activated signalings were analyzed. CBHA abrogated TNF-α-induced HDAC activity, PAI-1 protein and, mRNA expression in MeT-5A cells. Moreover, CBHA significantly enhanced mitogen-activated protein kinase phosphatase-(MKP-) 5/MKP-1 expression and inhibited p38/JNK activations, ATF2/c-Jun translocation, and PAI-1 promoter activity. Altogether, our data suggest that HDAC inhibition may abrogate TNF-α-activated MAPK/AP-1 signaling and PAI-1 expression in human PMCs. Given the antifibrotic effect through PAI-1 abrogation, CBHA may be utilized as a novel agent in the treatment of fibrotic diseases.
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Pericardial cytokine patterns in various diseases are not well established. We have analyzed pericardial proinflammatory (interleukin (IL)-6 and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha) and immunoregulatory cytokines (transforming growth factor (TGF)-beta1 and interferon (IFN)-gamma) in patients with pericarditis, myocarditis, and ischemic heart disease. Pericardial fluid was obtained in 30 subsequent patients undergoing pericardiocentesis (Group 1: 60 % males, 52.4 ± 14.2 years) and in 21 patients during aortocoronary bypass surgery (Group 2: 42.9 % males, age 67.2 ± 7.4 years). After clinical, laboratory, echocardiography examination, fiberoptic pericardioscopy (Storz-AF1101Bl, Germany) and pericardial/epicardial biopsy Group 1 was subdivided to 40 % neoplastic, 36.6 % autoreactive, 10 % iatrogenic, and 13.3 % viral pericarditis. Samples were promptly aliquoted, frozen, and stored at -70 °C. The cytokines were estimated using quantikine enzyme amplified-sensitivity immuno-assays (R&D Systems, USA) and the results compared between neoplastic, viral, iatrogenic, and autoreactive pericarditis and surgical groups. IL-6 was significantly increased in PE versus serum in all forms of pericarditis (except in autoreactive) and increased in comparison with pericardial fluid of surgical patients. TNF-alpha was increased only in PE of patients with viral pericarditis in comparison with Group 2. TGF-beta1 was strikingly lower in the PE than in the serum of all pericarditis patients. However, TGF-beta1 levels in PE were significantly higher in Group 1 than in Group 2, except in viral pericarditis. IFN-gamma levels did not significantly differ between PE and serum or in comparison with Group 2. The cytokine pattern "high TNF-alpha/low TGF-beta1" was found in viral pericarditis and low IL-6 in autoreactive PE. Different etiologies of pericardial inflammation did not influence the IFN-gamma levels. IL-6 pericardial to serum ratio was significantly higher in autoreactive PE than in viral and neoplastic forms. However, TNF-alpha and IFN-gamma pericardial to serum ratios were significantly higher in viral than in autoreactive and neoplastic PE.
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D'Attilio L, Díaz A, Santucci N, Bongiovanni B, Gardeñez W, Marchesini M, Bogué C, Dídoli G, Bottasso O, Bay ML. Levels of inflammatory cytokines, adrenal steroids, and mRNA for GRα, GRβ and 11βHSD1 in TB pleurisy. Tuberculosis (Edinb) 2013; 93:635-41. [PMID: 23988280 DOI: 10.1016/j.tube.2013.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2013] [Revised: 07/12/2013] [Accepted: 07/30/2013] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Our previous work on the immune-endocrine features of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) showed markedly decreased plasma levels of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) together with augmented concentrations of Cortisol and pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines. Studies in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) indicated a lower mRNA α/β ratio of glucocorticoid receptors -GR- together with a higher 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11βHSD1) mRNA expression in cases with severe pulmonary TB. Since Pleural TB (PLTB) is a rather benign manifestation of TB, we now analyzed the systemic and local immune-endocrine profile as well as the GRα, GRβ, 11βHSD1 and 11βHSD2 transcripts in PBMC and pleural effusion mononuclear cells (PEMC) of patients with PLTB. PLTB patients had increased levels of IL-1β, IL-6 and IFNγ together with reduced Cortisol and DHEA concentrations in pleural fluids. Also, a significantly increased expression of 11βHSD1 and GRα was found in PEMC compared to PBMC. Findings point out to an appropriate immune response and a substantial inflammatory reaction, wherein the low Cortisol concentrations may be equally effective, because of the increased expression of GRα and 11βHSD1 transcripts which may optimize the immunomodulatory properties of Cortisol.
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- Luciano D'Attilio
- Institute of Immunology, School of Medical Sciences, National University of Rosario, Santa Fe 3100, CUAS IV 2° Flor, Rosario 2000, Argentina.
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Li X, Zhou Q, Yang WB, Xiong XZ, Du RH, Zhang JC. Pleural mesothelial cells promote expansion of IL-17-producing CD8+ T cells in tuberculous pleural effusion. J Clin Immunol 2013; 33:775-87. [PMID: 23299924 DOI: 10.1007/s10875-012-9860-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2012] [Accepted: 12/26/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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IL-17-producing CD8(+) T lymphocytes (Tc17 cells) have recently been detected in many cancers and autoimmune diseases. However, the possible implication of Tc17 cells in tuberculous pleural effusion remains unclarified. In this study, distribution and phenotypic features of Tc17 cells in both tuberculous pleural effusion (TPE) and peripheral blood from patients with tuberculosis were determined. The effects of proinflammatory cytokines and local accessory cells (pleural mesothelial cells) on Tc17 cell expansion were also explored. We found that TPE contained more Tc17 cells than the blood. Compared with IFN-γ-producing CD8(+) T cells, Tc17 cells displayed higher expression of chemokine receptors (CCRs) and lower expression of cytotoxic molecules. In particularly, Tc17 cells in TPE exhibited high expression levels of CCR6, which could migrate in response to CCL20. Furthermore, IL-1β, IL-6, IL-23, or their various combinations could promote Tc17 cell expansion from CD8(+) T cells, whereas the proliferative response of Tc17 cells to above cytokines was lower than that of Th17 cells. Pleural mesothelial cells (PMCs) were able to stimulate Tc17 cell expansion via cell contact in an IL-1β/IL-6/IL-23 independent fashion. Thus this study demonstrates that Tc17 cells marks a subset of non-cytotoxic, CCR6(+) CD8(+) T lymphocytes with low proliferative capacity. The overrepresentation of Tc17 cells in TPE may be due to Tc17 cell expansion stimulated by pleural proinflammatory cytokines and to recruitment of Tc17 cells from peripheral blood. Additionally, PMCs may promote the production of IL-17 by CD8(+) T cells at sites of TPE via cell-cell interactions.
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- X Li
- Department of Respiratory Diseases, Key Laboratory of Pulmonary Diseases of Health Ministry, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1277 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, 430022, China
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Antonangelo L, Vargas FS, Puka J, Seiscento M, Acencio MMP, Teixeira LR, Terra RM, Sales RKB. Pleural tuberculosis: is radiological evidence of pulmonary-associated disease related to the exacerbation of the inflammatory response? Clinics (Sao Paulo) 2012; 67. [PMID: 23184200 PMCID: PMC3488982 DOI: 10.6061/clinics/2012(11)06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Pleural tuberculosis is the most frequently occurring form of extra pulmonary disease in adults. In up to 40% of cases, the lung parenchyma is concomitantly involved, which can have an epidemiological impact. This study aims to evaluate the pleural and systemic inflammatory response of patients with pleural or pleuropulmonary tuberculosis. METHODS A prospective study of 39 patients with confirmed pleural tuberculosis. After thoracentesis, a high resolution chest tomography was performed to evaluate the pulmonary involvement. Of the 39 patients, 20 exhibited only pleural effusion, and high resolution chest tomography revealed active associated-pulmonary disease in 19 patients. The total protein, lactic dehydrogenase, adenosine deaminase, vascular endothelial growth factor, interleukin-8, tumor necrosis factor-α, and transforming growth factor-β(1) levels were quantified in the patient serum and pleural fluid. RESULTS All of the effusions were exudates with high levels of adenosine deaminase. The levels of vascular endothelial growth factor and transforming growth factor-β(1) were increased in the blood and pleural fluid of all of the patients with pleural tuberculosis, with no differences between the two forms of tuberculosis. The tumor necrosis factor-α levels were significantly higher in the pleural fluid of the patients with the pleuropulmonary form of tuberculosis. The interleukin-8 levels were high in the pleural fluid of all of the patients, without any differences between the forms of tuberculosis. CONCLUSION Tumor necrosis factor-α was the single cytokine that significantly increased in the pleural fluid of the patients with pulmonary involvement. However, an overlap in the results does not permit us to suggest that cytokine is a biological marker of concomitant parenchymal involvement. Although high resolution chest tomography can be useful in identifying these patients, the investigation of fast acid bacilli and cultures for M. tuberculosis in the sputum is recommended for all patients who are diagnosed with pleural tuberculosis.
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- Leila Antonangelo
- Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Heart Institute (InCor), Pulmonary Division, Pleural Laboratory, São Paulo/SP, Brazil
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Salah A, Shaker A, ElGazzar A, Fawzy A. The impact of repeated thoracentesis on the outcome of chemical pleurodesis in malignant pleural effusion. EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF CHEST DISEASES AND TUBERCULOSIS 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcdt.2012.08.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Chung CL, Sheu JR, Chen WL, Chou YC, Hsiao CJ, Hsiao SH, Hsu MJ, Cheng YW, Hsiao G. Histone deacetylase inhibitor m-carboxycinnamic acid bis-hydroxamide attenuates plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 expression in human pleural mesothelial cells. Am J Respir Cell Mol Biol 2012; 46:437-45. [PMID: 22033265 DOI: 10.1165/rcmb.2011-0118oc] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1), primarily up-regulated by transforming growth factor (TGF)-β, is essential in the development of fibrosis. Histone deacetylase (HDAC) was shown to modulate gene expression and fibrogenesis in various tissues. However, the implications of HDAC in terms of PAI-1 expression and pleural fibrosis remain unclear. In this study, we examined the effects of m-carboxycinnamic acid bis-hydroxamide (CBHA), a hybrid-polar HDAC inhibitor, on the TGF-β1-induced expression of PAI-1 in a human pleural mesothelial cell line (MeT-5A). MeT-5A cells were treated with TGF-β1 in the presence or absence of CBHA. We assayed the expression and stability of PAI-1 mRNA and protein, PAI-1 promoter activity, the activation of Smad signaling, the protein-protein interactions of Smads with transcriptional cofactors Sp1 and coactivator p300, and the expression of the mRNA-stabilizing protein nucleolin. The results indicate that CBHA significantly inhibited TGF-β1-induced PAI-1 mRNA and protein expression, and attenuated PAI-1 promoter activity in MeT-5A cells. CBHA abrogated TGF-β1-induced Smad4 nuclear translocation, but not Smad2/3 activation. Furthermore, the association of Smad4 with p300, but not with Sp1, was disrupted by CBHA. Alternatively, CBHA suppressed TGF-β1-induced nucleolin expression, and thereby destabilized PAI-1 mRNA and decreased PAI-1 protein concentrations. These findings suggest that the inhibition of HDAC activity by CBHA may attenuate PAI-1 expression through the modulation of cellular signaling at multiple levels. Given the down-regulating effect of CBHA on PAI-1 expression, HDAC inhibitors should be tested further in animal models as potential therapeutic agents for pleural fibrosis.
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- Chi-Li Chung
- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taiwan
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Kager LM, van der Windt GJW, Wieland CW, Florquin S, van 't Veer C, van der Poll T. Plasminogen activator inhibitor type I may contribute to transient, non-specific changes in immunity in the subacute phase of murine tuberculosis. Microbes Infect 2012; 14:748-55. [PMID: 22484384 DOI: 10.1016/j.micinf.2012.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2011] [Revised: 03/13/2012] [Accepted: 03/15/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Tuberculosis, caused by Mycobacterium (M.) tuberculosis, is a devastating infectious disease causing many deaths worldwide. Non-specific host defense mechanisms such as the coagulation and fibrinolytic system may give insight in possible new therapeutic targets. Plasminogen activator inhibitor type-1 (PAI-1), an important regulator of inflammation and fibrinolysis, might be of interest as tuberculosis patients have elevated plasma levels of PAI-1. In this study we set out to investigate the role of PAI-1 during tuberculosis in vivo. Wildtype (WT) and PAI-1 deficient (PAI-1⁻/⁻) mice were intranasally infected with M. tuberculosis H37rv and sacrificed after 2, 5 and 29 weeks. Five weeks post-infection, bacterial loads in lungs of PAI-1⁻/⁻ mice were significantly higher compared to WT mice, while no differences were seen 2 and 29 weeks post-infection. At two weeks post-infection increased influx of macrophages and lymphocytes was observed. PAI-1 deficiency was associated with a reduced cytokine response in the lungs; however, upon stimulation with tuberculin purified protein derivative (PPD), PAI-1⁻/⁻ splenocytes released increased levels of IFN-γ compared to WT. No clear differences were found between PAI-1⁻/⁻ and WT mice at 29 weeks after infection. In conclusion, these data suggest that PAI-1 contributes to transient, non-specific changes in immunity during the early phase of murine tuberculosis.
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- Liesbeth M Kager
- Center for Infection and Immunity Amsterdam-CINIMA, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Ye ZJ, Zhou Q, Yuan ML, Du RH, Yang WB, Xiong XZ, Huang B, Shi HZ. Differentiation and recruitment of IL-22-producing helper T cells stimulated by pleural mesothelial cells in tuberculous pleurisy. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2012; 185:660-9. [PMID: 22199006 DOI: 10.1164/rccm.201107-1198oc] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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RATIONALE IL-22-producing helper T cells (Th22 cells) have been reported to be involved in tuberculosis infection. However, differentiation and immune regulation of Th22 cells in tuberculous pleural effusion (TPE) remain unknown. OBJECTIVES To elucidate the mechanism by which Th22 cells differentiate and recruit into the pleural space. METHODS The distribution and phenotypic features of Th22 cells in both TPE and blood were determined. The impacts of proinflammatory cytokines and antigen presentation by pleural mesothelial cells (PMCs) on Th22-cell differentiation were explored. The chemoattractant activity of chemokines produced by PMCs for Th22 cells was observed. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Th22 cells were significantly higher in TPE than in blood. IL-1β, IL-6, and/or tumor necrosis factor-α promoted Th22-cell differentiation from CD4(+) T cells. It was found that PMCs expressed CCL20, CCL22, and CCL27, and that TPE and PMC supernatants were chemotactic for Th22 cells. This activity was partly blocked by anti-CCL20, anti-CCL22, and anti-CCL27 antibodies. IL-22 and IL-17 significantly improved PMC wound healing. Moreover, PMCs were able to stimulate CD4(+) T-cell proliferation and Th22-cell differentiation by presenting tuberculosis-specific antigen. CONCLUSIONS The overrepresentation of Th22 cells in TPE may be due to pleural cytokines and to PMC-produced chemokines. Our data suggest a collaborative loop between PMCs and Th22 cells in TPE. In particular, PMCs were able to function as antigen-presenting cells to stimulate CD4(+) T-cell proliferation and Th22-cell differentiation.
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- Zhi-Jian Ye
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Key Laboratory of Pulmonary Diseases of Health Ministry, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Imbalance of Th17 cells and regulatory T cells in tuberculous pleural effusion. CLINICAL AND VACCINE IMMUNOLOGY : CVI 2011; 18:1608-15. [PMID: 21813663 DOI: 10.1128/cvi.05214-11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Both T helper interleukin 17 (IL-17)-producing cells (Th17 cells) and regulatory T cells (Tregs) have been found to be increased in human tuberculous pleural effusion (TPE); however, the possible interaction between Th17 cells and Tregs in TPE remains to be elucidated. The objective of the present study was to investigate the distribution of Th17 cells in relation to Tregs, as well as the mechanism of Tregs in regulating generation and differentiation of Th17 cells in TPE. In the present study, the numbers of Th17 cells and Tregs in TPE and blood were determined by flow cytometry. The regulation and mechanism of CD39(+) Tregs on generation and differentiation of Th17 cells were explored. Our data demonstrated that the numbers of Th17 cells and CD39(+) Tregs were both increased in TPE compared with blood. Th17 cell numbers were correlated negatively with Tregs in TPE but not in blood. When naïve CD4(+) T cells were cultured with CD39(+) Tregs, Th17 cell numbers decreased as CD39(+) Treg numbers increased, and the addition of the anti-latency-associated peptide monoclonal antibody to the coculture reversed the inhibitory effect exerted by CD39(+) Tregs. This study shows that Th17/Treg imbalance exists in TPE and that pleural CD39(+) Tregs inhibit generation and differentiation of Th17 cells via a latency-associated peptide-dependent mechanism.
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McGrath EE, Warriner D, Anderson PB. Pleural fluid characteristics of tuberculous pleural effusions. Heart Lung 2010; 39:540-3. [PMID: 20561884 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2009.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2009] [Revised: 11/03/2009] [Accepted: 12/10/2009] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) infection of the pleural space is an important cause of pleural effusion in areas of high TB prevalence. Microbiological analyses of pleural fluid in the acute setting may be negative. Consequently, investigations may proceed to more invasive techniques, such as pleural biopsy or thoracoscopy. Ongoing research has led to implementing a number of additional fluid analyses that may lead to a diagnosis without a need for further invasive procedures. In this review, we discuss the characteristics of tuberculous pleural fluid that may assist in this important diagnosis, and we highlight the benefits of specific biomarker analyses. English-language publications from a MEDLINE search and references from relevant articles from January 1, 1990 to September 1, 2009 were reviewed. The key words searched included tuberculosis, pleural fluid, effusion, diagnosis, adenosine deaminase, and interferon.
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- Emmet E McGrath
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, United Kingdom.
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Wang JN, Shin JW, Chang TY, Wang JY, Wu JM. Decreased proinflammatory cytokines production in children with complicated parapneumonic pleural effusion after intrapleural fibrinolytic treatment. Inflammation 2009; 32:410-8. [PMID: 19731002 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-009-9150-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Intrapleural fibrinolytic therapy (IFT) provides clinical benefit in the treatment of complicated pleural parapneumonic effusion (CPE). Whether IFT influences the proinflammatory cytokines production and fibrinlytic activity is currently unclear. Therefore, we collected pleural effusion samples from CPE patients with IFT (study group) and patients without IFT (control group). A membrane human inflammatory cytokines array kit was used to compare the difference of targeted cytokine production between these two groups. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) methods were used for quantitative analysis of targeted cytokines and fibrinolytic enzymes. The results showed there were no significant differences between the study (n = 16) and control (n = 14) groups in patients' demographic data. After fibrinolytic therapy, the patients in the study group had significant lower plasminogen activator inhibitor (PAI) level (732.36+/-254.09 ng/mL vs 1,509.36+/-1,340.11 ng/mL, p<0.05) and higher urokinase plasminogen activator (u-PA) level (75.56+/-41.70 ng/mL vs 6.87+/-5.07 ng/mL, p<0.05) than they did before treatment. Moreover, the tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase-2 (TIMP-2) (1,560.03+/-403.49 pg/mL vs 3,686.45+/-1,263.83 pg/mL, p<0.05) and inflammatory chemokine, regulated on activation normal T-cell expressed and secreted/chemokine (C-C motif) ligand 5 (RANTES), (293.58+/-212.93 pg/mL vs 749.27+/-53.79 pg/mL, p<0.05), were also significantly lower in the study group after fibrinolytic therapy, but not in the control group. In conclusion, intrapleural fibrinolytic treatment with urokinase could enhance fibrinolytic activity and decrease TIMP-2 and RANTES production.
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- Jieh-Neng Wang
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Medical College, Tainan 70421, Taiwan
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Chang LC, Hua CC, Chu CM, Chiang BY, Chen HJ, Yu CC. Differential mRNA expression of Toll-like receptors and their adaptors in pleural effusions. Respirology 2009; 14:1194-9. [PMID: 19732390 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1843.2009.01614.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Binding of Toll-like receptors (TLRs) to microbial or endogenous ligands activates and triggers the associated signalling pathway, which leads to the production of inflammatory cytokines and type I interferons. The extent of TLR pathway activation may vary with the ligands present in different pleural diseases. METHODS The relative mRNA expression levels of TLRs and their adaptors in pleural fluid were determined by PCR and gel electrophoresis in 36 transudative, 25 infectious and 39 malignant pleural effusions. RESULTS The relative mRNA expression levels of TLR8 and myeloid differentiation factor 88 were low in infectious effusions and that of ras-related C3 botulinum toxin substrate 1 was low in malignant pleural effusions. Different cellular components correlated significantly with the relative mRNA expression of TLRs or their adaptors in pleural effusions with different aetiologies. CONCLUSIONS The relative mRNA expression profiles of TLRs and their adaptors in pleural fluid differ among transudative, infectious and malignant pleural effusions.
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- Liang-Che Chang
- Department of Pathology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Keelung, Taiwan, Republic of China
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Ahmad SF, Pandey A, Kour K, Bani S. Downregulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines by lupeol measured using cytometric bead array immunoassay. Phytother Res 2009; 24:9-13. [DOI: 10.1002/ptr.2844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Froudarakis ME, Kouliatsis G, Steiropoulos P, Anevlavis S, Pataka A, Popidou M, Mikroulis D, Pneumatikos I, Bouros D. Recombinant tissue plasminogen activator in the treatment of pleural infections in adults. Respir Med 2008; 102:1694-700. [PMID: 18824340 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2008.08.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2008] [Revised: 08/10/2008] [Accepted: 08/15/2008] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Intrapleural recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (r-TPA) has been successfully evaluated in pediatric patients with complicated parapneumonic pleural effusion (CPE) and pleural empyema (PE). Yet, there is no data concerning r-TPA in adults with CPE/PE. The aim of our study was to investigate the efficacy and complications of r-TPA in adult patients with CPE/PE. METHODS Twenty consecutive patients (mean age 50+/-18.9 years) with pleural infection (14 CPE and 6 PE) were included. Chest tube was inserted under guidance of chest ultrasound and/or computed tomography. After failure of pleural fluid drainage, 25mg of r-TPA was administered intrapleurally in a single daily dose. The evaluation was made according to imaging and clinical status. RESULTS The mean volume of fluid increased significantly after r-TPA administration (p<0.0001). White blood cells count (WBC) and C-reactive protein (CRP) were significantly improved after r-TPA instillations (both p<0.0001). Significant clinical and imaging improvement was noted in all but one patient after r-TPA administration (overall p<0.0001). Complications observed were mild: pain in 4 (25%) and local bleeding in 3 (15%) patients. The median number of r-TPA instillations was 3 (range 2-5). CONCLUSION Intrapleural instillation of r-TPA at a dose of 25 mg is a well-tolerated and effective treatment in 95% of our adult patients with CPE/PE.
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- Marios E Froudarakis
- Department of Pneumonology, Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece.
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Expression of soluble triggering receptor expression on myeloid cells-1 in pleural effusion. Chin Med J (Engl) 2008. [DOI: 10.1097/00029330-200809010-00012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Expression of soluble triggering receptor expression on myeloid cells-1 in pleural effusion. Chin Med J (Engl) 2008. [DOI: 10.1097/00029330-200809010-00013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Increased pleural soluble fas ligand (sFasL) levels in tuberculosis pleurisy and its relation with T-helper type 1 cytokines. Lung 2008; 186:337-43. [PMID: 18663530 DOI: 10.1007/s00408-008-9107-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2008] [Accepted: 06/18/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Tuberculosis (TB) pleurisy is accepted to be the best model for evaluating the local protective cellular immune response to Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) since it can be spontaneously self-cured. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the involvement of cytokines and the soluble apoptosis-modulating factors sFas and sFasL in local protective cellular immunity to MTB. Pleural fluid samples were collected from 35 patients with TB pleurisy, 39 patients with malignant pleurisy, and 14 patients with non-TB nonmalignant (n-TB n-M) pleurisy and were evaluated for the levels of several cytokines, soluble Fas (sFas), and sFas ligand (sFasL) by using ELISA. The levels of IFN-gamma, IL-12p40, IL-18, IL-8, and sFasL in TB pleurisy were significantly higher in comparison to those in the malignant pleurisy and n-TB n-M pleurisy groups. In addition, pleural sFasL levels were increased and positively correlated with IFN-gamma and IL-18 levels in TB patients. In conclusion, this study demonstrates that Th1-type-specific cellular immunity is responsible for protective immunity in TB and suggests that Fas-mediated apoptosis may be at least a part of protective immunity to tuberculosis and could be regulated by type 1 T-cell response. IFN-gamma and sFasL levels can be used as diagnostic markers for differing TB pleurisy from other pleurisies.
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Prolidase activity in serum and pleural fluids in patients with tuberculous pleural effussion. Clin Biochem 2008; 41:670-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2008.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2007] [Revised: 03/07/2008] [Accepted: 03/08/2008] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Repeated Thoracenteses Affect Proinflammatory Cytokines, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor, and Fibrinolytic Activity in Pleural Transudates. Am J Med Sci 2007; 334:452-7. [DOI: 10.1097/maj.0b013e318123eead] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Du H, Xie C, He Q, Deng X. Increased expression of aquaporin-1 on the pleura of rats with a tuberculous pleural effusion. Lung 2007; 185:325-36. [PMID: 17876668 DOI: 10.1007/s00408-007-9023-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2007] [Accepted: 07/23/2007] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to investigate whether the expression of AQP-1 on the pleura is altered in a rat model with a tuberculous pleural effusion (TPE) and to study its function. METHODS A TPE model was established by intrapleural inoculation with 0.03 mg (2 ml) standard tuberculosis bacillus (H(37)Rv). The rats with TPE were sacrificed at different time points (day 1, 3, or 5) after inoculation. The control group received a 2-ml intrapleural injection of saline. The visceral and parietal pleural tissues were harvested and processed for real-time RT-PCR, Western blot, immunohistochemistry, and determination of tissue AQP-1 levels. Recombinant adenovirus Ad-rAQP-1 containing full-length cDNA of AQP-1 was constructed. Six groups of seven Wistar rats were assigned to receive the following treatments: group 1: intrapleural administration of normal saline; group 2: intrapleural administration of tuberculosis bacilli (TB); group 3: intrapleural inoculation with TB at day 7 following intrapleural administration of Ad-rAQP-1 vector; group 4: intrapleural inoculation with 0.03 mg TB at day 7 following intrapleural administration of control Ad-GFP vector; group 5: intrapleural administration of Ad-rAQP-1; group 6: intrapleural administration of control Ad-GFP vector. The expression of AQP-l on the pleural tissue was detected by immunohistochemistry and Western blot analysis. Histopathologic changes of the pleura and the volume of pleural fluid were examined on day 7 following gene intervention or on day 3 following TB inoculation. RESULTS Bilateral pleural effusions appeared within 5 days in all rats who received an intrapleural inoculation with TB. The peak amount of pleural fluid occurred on day 3. The AQP-1 expression at protein and mRNA was increased in the early phase of TPE. The expression of AQP-1 was increased in the Ad-rAQP-1 gene transfer group, indicating successful adenovirus gene transfer. The volume of pleural fluid in group 3 (6.1 +/- 0.7 ml) was significantly increased compared with that in group 2 (3.8 +/- 1.0 ml) and group 4 (4.0 +/- 1.1 ml). CONCLUSION These findings suggested that AQP-1 was increased in TPE and it may be involved in the formation of TPE.
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- Hongchun Du
- Department of Internal Medicine of Respiratory Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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Lu XG, Mao JS, Tong JF, Zhu L, Liu J, Gong XB, Huang J. Fibrinolytic characteristics and their significance in malignant, tuberculous and cirrhotic pleural and ascitic fluids. Int J Lab Hematol 2007; 29:132-8. [PMID: 17474886 DOI: 10.1111/j.1751-553x.2006.00835.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The fibrinolytic characteristics and clinical pathological significance of pleural and ascitic fluid were studied in patients with malignant tumour, tuberculosis or liver cirrhosis. Urokinase plasminogen activator (uPA) and urokinase plaminogen activator receptor (uPAR) levels were measured by enzyme-linked immunoadsorbent assay and tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1), plasminogen (Plg), plasmin (Pl) and alpha(2) plasmin inhibitor (alpha(2)PI) by colorimetric assay. uPA and uPAR levels were higher in malignant tumour and tuberculosis compared with liver cirrhosis, whereas tPA levels were significantly higher in liver cirrhosis and malignant tumour than in tuberculosis patients. Tuberculosis patients showed statistically higher PAI-1, Plg and Pl concentrations than malignant tumour patients, which, in turn, were higher than those in liver cirrhosis patients. alpha(2)PI levels were markedly higher in malignant tumour and liver cirrhosis than in tuberculosis. In the malignant tumour group, only uPA level was significantly different between the samples that contained cancer cells and those that did not. We found significant differences between the fibrinolytic characteristics in pleural and ascitic fluid in patients with malignant tumour, tuberculosis and liver cirrhosis. The analysis of several fibrinolytic parameters could help to determine the quality of pleural and ascitic fluid, and also to further understand the pathological processes of these diseases.
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- X-G Lu
- Department of Hematology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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LU XG, MAO JS, TONG JF, ZHU L, LIU J, GONG XB, HUANG J. Fibrinolytic characteristics and their significance in malignant, tuberculous and cirrhotic pleural and ascitic fluids. Int J Lab Hematol 2006. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2257.2006.00835.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Dikensoy O, Stathopoulos GT, Zhu Z, Light RW. D-dimer levels in pleural effusions. Respir Med 2006; 100:1337-41. [PMID: 16427265 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2005.11.025] [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: 12/20/2004] [Revised: 11/26/2005] [Accepted: 11/28/2005] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION D-dimer is a degradation product of cross-linked fibrin. We hypothesized that hemorrhagic pleural effusions would have greater D-dimer levels than non-hemorrhagic pleural effusions, and that persistently bloody effusions would be distinguishable from thoracentesis-induced bloody effusions by the D-dimer level. METHODS Forty pleural effusions were studied. D-dimer levels (measured by ELISA), red blood cell (RBC) count, white blood cell (WBC) count, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and protein level was measured for each effusion. Ten effusions, five non-bloody, and five bloody were studied for each of the following disease states: parapneumonic effusion, congestive heart failure, post-coronary artery bypass grafting, and lung cancer. RESULTS No significant difference of the D-dimer level was noted between bloody and non-bloody effusions of different disease states (P=0.286). There was no significant difference in the median D-dimer levels between all the bloody and all the non-bloody effusions (P=0.88). There was no significant difference (P=0.51) in D-dimer levels between five diseases groups when the bloody and non-bloody fluids were combined. The D-dimer levels did not correlate with the RBC count (r=0.11, P=0.48), WBC count (r=0.13, P=0.53), LDH (r=0.01, P=0.93), or protein levels (r=-0.01, P=0.93) in any of the groups. CONCLUSION Measurement of pleural fluid D-dimer levels does not distinguish persistently bloody effusions from non-bloody effusions, and does not aid in narrowing the differential diagnosis of an effusion.
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- O Dikensoy
- Saint Thomas Hospital, 4220 Harding Road, and Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, USA
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Chen HJ, Hsu WH, Tu CY, Yu YH, Chiu KL, Hang LW, Hsia TC, Shih CM. Sonographic septation in lymphocyte-rich exudative pleural effusions: a useful diagnostic predictor for tuberculosis. JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE 2006; 25:857-63. [PMID: 16798896 DOI: 10.7863/jum.2006.25.7.857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the role of the sonographic features of lymphocyte-rich exudative pleural effusions in the differential diagnosis of tuberculosis and lung cancer in an area with a high incidence of tuberculosis. METHODS Medical records of patients undergoing chest sonography between January 2003 and June 2005 (30 months) were reviewed retrospectively. The enrolled patients included 73 with lung cancer-related pleural effusions and 93 with tuberculous pleural effusions. The sonographic appearances of the pleural effusions were defined in terms of 4 patterns: anechoic, homogeneously echogenic, complex septated, and complex nonseptated. RESULTS Among the 73 lung cancer-related pleural effusions, there were sonographic appearances of an anechoic pattern in 11% (8/73), a complex septated pattern in 4% (3/73), and a complex nonseptated pattern in 85% (62/73). In 93 tuberculous pleural effusions, there were sonographic appearances of an anechoic pattern in 12% (11/93), a complex septated pattern in 47% (44/93), and a complex non-septated pattern in 41% (38/93). Apparently, a complex septated pattern in the sonographic appearance of lymphocyte-rich pleural effusions is a useful diagnostic predictor for differentiating tuberculosis from lung cancer (95% confidence interval, -0.57 to -0.29). If we define the complex septated pattern in the sonographic appearance of lymphocyte-rich exudative pleural effusions as a predictor for tuberculous pleural effusions, we can achieve sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and positive likelihood ratio values of 47%, 96%, 94%, 59%, and 12, respectively. CONCLUSIONS A complex septated pattern in the sonographic appearance is a useful predictor of tuberculosis in lymphocyte-rich exudative pleural effusions.
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- Hung-Jen Chen
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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OBJECTIVES To describe the clinical and laboratory features of rheumatoid pleural effusion (RPE) and the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to this condition. METHODS The review is based on a MEDLINE (PubMed) search of the English literature from 1964 to 2005, using the keywords "rheumatoid arthritis" (RA), "pulmonary complication", "pleural effusion", and "empyema". RESULTS Pleural effusion is common in middle-aged men with RA and positive rheumatoid factor (RF). It has features of an exudate and a high RF titer. Underlying lung pathology is common. Generally RPE is small and resolves spontaneously but symptomatic RPE may require thoracocentesis. Rarely, RPE has features of a sterile empyematous exudate with high lipids and lactate dehydrogenase, and very low glucose and pH levels. This type of effusion eventually leads to fibrothorax and lung restriction. Superimposed infective empyema often complicates RPE. Oral, parenteral, and intrapleural corticosteroids, pleurodesis and decortication, have been used for the treatment of sterile RPE. Infected empyema is treated with drainage and antibiotics. CONCLUSIONS RPE may evolve into a sterile empyematous exudate with the development of fibrothorax. Symptomatic effusions or suspicion of other causes of exudate (infection, malignancy) require thoracocentesis. The "rheumatoid" nature of the pleural exudate in patients without arthritis mandates a pleural biopsy to exclude tuberculosis or malignancy. The optimal therapy of RPE has yet to be established. The role of cytokines in the course of RPE and the possible usefulness of cytokine blockade in the treatment of this RA complication require further evaluation.
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Wong CF, Leung SKF, Yew WW. Percentage reduction of pleural effusion as a simple predictor of pleural scarring in tuberculous pleuritis. Respirology 2006; 10:515-9. [PMID: 16135177 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1843.2005.00743.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the present study was to evaluate the utility of serum and pleural fluid biomarkers for predicting residual pleural scarring (RPS) in tuberculous pleuritis. METHODOLOGY A retrospective study of patients with pleural tuberculosis was performed. Demographic data, clinical parameters, haematological indices, serum and pleural fluid biochemistry and pleural effusion area were assessed for correlation with the extent of RPS. RESULTS RPS was found in 41.4% of the 70 cases evaluated, with significant pleural scarring being present in 7.1%. It was more common in males (odds ratio 5.55). Among the variables studied, only the percentage reduction of the effusion after 2 weeks of treatment was found to independently predict the extent of RPS (r=-0.502, P<0.001). CONCLUSION RPS was more common in males and the percentage reduction in pleural effusion on CXR after 2 weeks of treatment was found to be a useful predictor of RPS.
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- Chi-Fong Wong
- Tuberculosis and Chest Unit, Grantham Hospital, Hong Kong, China.
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