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Dias PB, Messias-Reason I, Hokazono K, Nisihara R. The role of mannose-binding lectin (MBL) in diabetic retinopathy: A scoping review. Immunol Lett 2024; 267:106863. [PMID: 38705482 DOI: 10.1016/j.imlet.2024.106863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
Abstract
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic systemic disease characterized by a multifactorial nature, which may lead to several macro and microvascular complications. Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is one of the most severe microvascular complications of DM, which can result in permanent blindness. The mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of DR are multiple and still poorly understood. Factors such as dysregulation of vascular regeneration, oxidative and hyperosmolar stress in addition to inflammatory processes have been associated with the pathogenesis of DR. Furthermore, compelling evidence shows that components of the immune system, including the complement system, play a relevant role in the development of the disease. Studies suggest that high concentrations of mannose-binding lectin (MBL), an essential component of the complement lectin pathway, may contribute to the development of DR in patients with DM. This review provides an update on the possible role of the complement system, specifically the lectin pathway, in the pathogenesis of DR and discusses the potential of MBL as a non-invasive biomarker for both, the presence and severity of DR, in addition to its potential as a therapeutic target for intervention strategies.
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- Paula Basso Dias
- Clinical Hospital, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil; Department of Ophthalmology, Clinical Hospital, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Clinical Hospital, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil
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- Clinical Hospital, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil; Department of Medicine, Positivo University, Curitiba, Brazil.
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Rodrigues AFG, Ibelli AMG, Peixoto JDO, Cantão ME, de Oliveira HC, Savoldi IR, Souza MR, Mores MAZ, Carreño LOD, Ledur MC. Genes and SNPs Involved with Scrotal and Umbilical Hernia in Pigs. Genes (Basel) 2021; 12:genes12020166. [PMID: 33513662 PMCID: PMC7912685 DOI: 10.3390/genes12020166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2020] [Revised: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Hernia is one of the most common defects in pigs. The most prevalent are the scrotal (SH), inguinal (IH) and umbilical (UH) hernias. We compared the inguinal ring transcriptome of normal and SH-affected pigs with the umbilical ring transcriptome of normal and UH-affected pigs to discover genes and pathways involved with the development of both types of hernia. A total of 13,307 transcripts was expressed in the inguinal and 13,302 in the umbilical ring tissues with 94.91% of them present in both tissues. From those, 35 genes were differentially expressed in both groups, participating in 108 biological processes. A total of 67 polymorphisms was identified in the inguinal ring and 76 in the umbilical ring tissue, of which 11 and 14 were novel, respectively. A single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) with deleterious function was identified in the integrin α M (ITGAM) gene. The microtubule associated protein 1 light chain 3 γ (MAP1LC3C), vitrin (VIT), aggrecan (ACAN), alkaline ceramidase 2 (ACER2), potassium calcium-activated channel subfamily M α 1 (KCNMA1) and synaptopodin 2 (SYNPO2) genes are highlighted as candidates to trigger both types of hernia. We generated the first comparative study of the pig umbilical and inguinal ring transcriptomes, contributing to the understanding of the genetic mechanism involved with these two types of hernia in pigs and probably in other mammals.
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- Ariene Fernanda Grando Rodrigues
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Zootecnia, Departamento de Zootecnia, Centro de Educação Superior do Oeste (CEO), Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina, UDESC, 89815-630 Chapecó, Brazil; (A.F.G.R.); (I.R.S.); (M.R.S.)
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- Embrapa Suínos e Aves, Distrito de Tamanduá, 89715-899 Concórdia, Brazil; (A.M.G.I.); (J.d.O.P.); (M.E.C.); (M.A.Z.M.)
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Veterinárias, Departamento de Ciências Veterinárias, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, 85015-430 Guarapuava, Brazil
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- Embrapa Suínos e Aves, Distrito de Tamanduá, 89715-899 Concórdia, Brazil; (A.M.G.I.); (J.d.O.P.); (M.E.C.); (M.A.Z.M.)
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Veterinárias, Departamento de Ciências Veterinárias, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, 85015-430 Guarapuava, Brazil
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- Embrapa Suínos e Aves, Distrito de Tamanduá, 89715-899 Concórdia, Brazil; (A.M.G.I.); (J.d.O.P.); (M.E.C.); (M.A.Z.M.)
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Zootecnia, Departamento de Zootecnia, Centro de Educação Superior do Oeste (CEO), Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina, UDESC, 89815-630 Chapecó, Brazil; (A.F.G.R.); (I.R.S.); (M.R.S.)
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Zootecnia, Departamento de Zootecnia, Centro de Educação Superior do Oeste (CEO), Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina, UDESC, 89815-630 Chapecó, Brazil; (A.F.G.R.); (I.R.S.); (M.R.S.)
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Zootecnia, Departamento de Zootecnia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, UFRGS, 91540-000 Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Embrapa Suínos e Aves, Distrito de Tamanduá, 89715-899 Concórdia, Brazil; (A.M.G.I.); (J.d.O.P.); (M.E.C.); (M.A.Z.M.)
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Zootecnia, Departamento de Zootecnia, Centro de Educação Superior do Oeste (CEO), Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina, UDESC, 89815-630 Chapecó, Brazil; (A.F.G.R.); (I.R.S.); (M.R.S.)
- Embrapa Suínos e Aves, Distrito de Tamanduá, 89715-899 Concórdia, Brazil; (A.M.G.I.); (J.d.O.P.); (M.E.C.); (M.A.Z.M.)
- Correspondence: or ; Tel.: +55-49-3441-0411
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Lago-Rizzardi CD, de Siqueira JTT, de Siqueira SRDT. Spirituality of chronic orofacial pain patients: case-control study. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2014; 53:1236-1248. [PMID: 23990038 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-013-9768-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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The objective of this study was to investigate spirituality and blood parameters associated with stress in patients with facial musculoskeletal pain. Twenty-four women with chronic facial musculoskeletal pain (CFMP) and 24 healthy women were evaluated with a protocol for orofacial characteristics, research diagnostic criteria for temporomandibular disorders and the Spiritual Perspective Scale. Blood samples were collected to analyze blood count, cortisol, ACTH, C3, C4, thyroid hormones, total immunoglobulin, C-reactive protein and rheumatoid factor. The study group was more spiritualized than control group. Individuals with a high score of spirituality had less myofascial pain, less bruxism and fewer complaints. They also had lower levels of ACTH and IgE. Spirituality was higher in the study group and can be considered an important tool for coping with CFMP.
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