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Lupu VV, Sasaran MO, Jechel E, Starcea IM, Ioniuc I, Mocanu A, Rosu ST, Munteanu V, Nedelcu AH, Danielescu C, Salaru DL, Knieling A, Lupu A. Celiac disease - a pluripathological model in pediatric practice. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1390755. [PMID: 38715620 PMCID: PMC11074362 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1390755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/23/2024] Open
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Being defined as an autoimmune, chronic pathology, frequently encountered in any age group, but especially in pediatrics, celiac disease (also called gluten enteropathy), is gaining more and more ground in terms of diagnosis, but also interest in research. The data from the literature of the last decades attest the chameleonic way of its presentation, there may be both classic onset symptoms and atypical symptoms. Given the impact played by celiac disease, especially in the optimal growth and development of children, the current narrative review aims to highlight the atypical presentation methods, intended to guide the clinician towards the inclusion of the pathology in the differential diagnosis scheme. To these we add the summary presentation of the general data and therapeutic lines regarding the underlying condition and the existing comorbidities. In order to place the related information up to date, we performed a literature review of the recent articles published in international databases. We bring forward the current theories and approaches regarding both classic celiac disease and its atypical manifestations. Among these we note mainly constitutional, skin or mucous, bone, neuro-psychic, renal, reproductive injuries, but also disorders of biological constants and association with multiple autoimmunities. Knowing and correlating them with celiac disease is the key to optimal management of patients, thus reducing the subsequent burden of the disease.
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- Vasile Valeriu Lupu
- Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, “George Emil Palade” University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology, Targu Mures, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Medical Bioengineering, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania
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Mikulska J, Pietrzak D, Rękawek P, Siudaj K, Walczak-Nowicka ŁJ, Herbet M. Celiac disease and depressive disorders as nutritional implications related to common factors - A comprehensive review. Behav Brain Res 2024; 462:114886. [PMID: 38309373 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2024.114886] [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: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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Celiac disease (CD) is an immune-mediated disease affecting the small intestine. The only treatment strategy for CD is the gluten-free diet (GFD). One of the more common mental disorders in CD patients is major depressive disorder (MDD). The influence of GFD on the occurrence of MDD symptoms in patients with CD will be evaluated. This diet often reduces nutritional deficiencies in these patients and also helps to reduce depressive symptoms. Both disease entities are often dominated by the same deficiencies of nutrients such as iron, zinc, selenium, iodine, or B and D vitamins. Deficiencies of particular components in CD can favor MDD and vice versa. Gluten can adversely affect the mental state of patients without CD. Also, intestinal microbiota may play an important role in the described process. This work aims to comprehensively assess the common factors involved in the pathomechanisms of MDD and CD, with particular emphasis on nutrient imbalances. Given the complexity of both disease entities, and the many common links, more research related to improving mental health in these patients and the implementation of a GFD would need to be conducted, but it appears to be a viable pathway to improving the quality of life and health of people struggling with CD and MDD. Therefore, probiotics, micronutrients, macronutrients, and vitamin supplements are recommended to reduce the risk of MDD, given that they may alleviate the symptoms of both these disease entities. In turn, in patients with MDD, it is worth considering testing for CD.
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- Joanna Mikulska
- Chair and Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, 8 Chodźki Street, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, 8 Chodźki Street, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, 8 Chodźki Street, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, 8 Chodźki Street, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, 8 Chodźki Street, 20-093 Lublin, Poland.
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- Chair and Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, 8 Chodźki Street, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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Shisler Dawson ER, Lansell AN, Pelligra H, Sankararaman S. Edema, Hypotonia, and Refusal to Walk in a 16-month-old Boy. Pediatr Rev 2024; 45:152-157. [PMID: 38425165 DOI: 10.1542/pir.2021-005415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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- University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, Cleveland, OH
- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
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- University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, Cleveland, OH
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- University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, Cleveland, OH
- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
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Hujoel IA, Hujoel MLA. Investigating the role of iron status in the development of coeliac disease: a Mendelian randomisation study. BMJ Open Gastroenterol 2024; 11:e001236. [PMID: 38177066 PMCID: PMC10773400 DOI: 10.1136/bmjgast-2023-001236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE The environmental trigger behind the increasing prevalence of coeliac disease is not known. One suggested cause is iron deficiency, which is common in coeliac disease. We aimed to evaluate this possible association with Mendelian randomisation (MR), which under certain assumptions can suggest a causal relationship. DESIGN We conducted a two-sample MR study examining the relationship between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with iron status and the presence of coeliac disease. The SNPs were drawn from a meta-analysis of three genome-wide association studies (GWAS). The association between these SNPs and coeliac disease was assessed using GWAS summary statistics from the UK Biobank. This consists of 336 638 white British individuals, 1855 with coeliac disease. We performed an MR Egger test for pleiotropy and assessed the plausibility of the assumptions of MR to evaluate for possible causality. RESULTS There were four SNPs strongly associated with systemic iron status. These were not associated with known risk factors for coeliac disease. All four SNPs were available in the UK Biobank coeliac disease summary statistics. Harmonising exposure and outcome associations, we found that higher iron status was negatively associated with risk of coeliac disease (OR per 1 SD increase in serum iron: 0.65, 95% CI 0.47 to 0.91). Leave-one-out analyses had consistent results, and no single SNP drove the association. All three assumptions of MR appeared plausible. CONCLUSION We found that genetically lower iron levels were associated with an increased risk of coeliac disease. Our findings highlight a potential opportunity for coeliac disease prevention.
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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Du Z, Guo S, Sun Y, Zhou Q, Jiang Y, Shen Y, Zhu H, Zhou Z, Zhou H. Causal relationships between dietary habits and five major mental disorders: A two-sample Mendelian randomization study. J Affect Disord 2023; 340:607-615. [PMID: 37598719 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2023.08.098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the causal relationship between dietary habits and five major mental disorders using the two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis. METHODS This study was based on the summary data of the genome-wide association study (GWAS) on diet and five major mental disorders in the European population. The genetic locus data of five major mental disorders (mania, bipolar disorder, manic depression, depression, schizophrenia) from those who never eat eggs, dairy, wheat, and sugar were used. Two-sample MR analysis was conducted to evaluate the causal relationship between diet and five major mental disorders. RESULTS This study revealed a causal relationship between "Never eat Wheat products" and all five types of mental disorders (mania, bipolar disorder, manic depression, depression, schizophrenia), demonstrating a significant negative correlation (P < 0.05). However, no significant causal relationship was observed between "Never eat Sugar or foods/drinks containing sugar" and any of the five mental disorders (P > 0.05). Furthermore, the study found that the statement "Never eat eggs, dairy, wheat, sugar: I eat all of the above" had a causal relationship with mania, bipolar disorder, and manic depression, showing a significant positive correlation (P < 0.05). However, this statement did not exhibit a significant causal relationship with depression and schizophrenia (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION There was a negative correlation between never eating wheat products and the five mental disorders (mania, bipolar disorder, manic depression, depression, schizophrenia), indicating that never eating wheat products may reduce the risk of mental disorders.
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- Zhiqiang Du
- Wuxi Mental Health Center, Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- Wuxi Mental Health Center, Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- Wuxi Mental Health Center, Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- Wuxi Mental Health Center, Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- Wuxi Mental Health Center, Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- Wuxi Mental Health Center, Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- Wuxi Mental Health Center, Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China.
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- Wuxi Mental Health Center, Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Psychology, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China.
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Bari Z, Hadipour M, Fakheri H, Kazemi A, Maleki I, Taghvaei T, Hosseini V, Valizadeh SM, Masoumi D, Shahbazkhani B, Shokri Shirvani J, Tirgar Fakheri S, Ebrahimi R. Epidemiological, Endoscopic, Clinical, and Pathological Features of Patients with Celiac Diseases in Southern Littoral of Caspian Sea. Middle East J Dig Dis 2023; 15:257-262. [PMID: 38523893 PMCID: PMC10955989 DOI: 10.34172/mejdd.2023.355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/29/2023] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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Background: Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder resulting from gluten consumption in genetically predisposed individuals. The present study investigated the epidemiological, endoscopic, and clinicopathological features of patients with celiac disease in the southern littoral of the Caspian Sea. Methods: 140 patients with celiac disease were interviewed and examined regarding demographic characteristics, clinical symptoms, and serologic, endoscopic, and pathological findings. Results: 44 (31.4%) of the patients were male and 68.6% were female. The mean age of the patients at diagnosis was 27.13±13.4 years (ranging from 2 to 60 years). The most common gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms were bloating (47.8%), abdominal pain (47.1%) and diarrhea (30.7%), respectively. Also, 17 (12.1%) patients did not complain of any GI symptoms.18 (12.8%) patients had aphthous stomatitis, 10.7% had dermatitis herpetiformis, 3.6% suffered from itching without a rash, two (1.4%) mentioned psoriasis and one (0.7%) had lichen planus. 19 (19.7%) of the female patients complained of menstrual bleeding disorders, 4% mentioned infertility, and 2% experienced primary amenorrhea. The most common comorbid condition was hypothyroidism in 16 (11.4%) patients. The most common endoscopic finding was duodenal scalloping (37.25%). In addition, 7.8% of the patients had a normal endoscopic appearance. 43 (30.7%) patients were classified as Marsh IIIC, 25.7% Marsh IIIB, 17.8% Marsh IIIA, 12.8% Marsh II and 12.8% were classified as Marsh I. Conclusion: Since celiac disease can present with non-GI manifestations and the majority of our patients had Marsh III classification, it seems that celiac disease must be considered as a routine screening test in GI clinics, and also, it should be kept in mind as a differential diagnosis in other specialty fields.
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- Zohreh Bari
- Department of Internal Medicine, Gut and Liver Research Center, Non-communicable Disease Research Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gut and Liver Research Center, Non-communicable Disease Research Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gut and Liver Research Center, Non-communicable Disease Research Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gut and Liver Research Center, Non-communicable Disease Research Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gut and Liver Research Center, Non-communicable Disease Research Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gut and Liver Research Center, Non-communicable Disease Research Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gut and Liver Research Center, Non-communicable Disease Research Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Student of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Imam Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Rouhani Hospital, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Gut and Liver Research Center, Non-communicable Disease Research Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Gut and Liver Research Center, Non-communicable Disease Research Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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Ventura I, Rodriguez B, Suescum S, Revert F, Revert-Ros F, Moreno MA, Prieto-Ruiz JA, Pérez-Bermejo M. More Than Three Years for Normalisation of Routine Laboratory Values after Gluten Withdrawal in Paediatric Coeliac Patients. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:1580. [PMID: 37761542 PMCID: PMC10529408 DOI: 10.3390/children10091580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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The assessment of the nutritional and inflammatory status of paediatric patients with coeliac disease is an interesting approach to early diagnosis and functional follow-up. Most authors agree that the normalisation of symptoms takes about one year. The aim of the study was to evaluate the clinical manifestation and normalisation of routine analytics in Spanish children diagnosed with celiac disease. METHODS We performed a retrospective case-control study in Spanish paediatric patients, including 21 celiac patients and 20 healthy controls. The 21 patients selected in the case-control study were followed for 5 years after starting a gluten-free diet (GFD). All patients had type 3 villous atrophy according to the Marsh-Oberhuber classification. A total of 39 blood samples were taken before the start of the GFD, and 109 were taken after. Twenty control sera from healthy donors were used for comparison. RESULTS We found that patients had a subclinical but statistically significant increase in blood calcium, transaminases, and white blood cells, and a decrease in serum iron, at the time of diagnosis. Our study also shows that analytical values normalise within five years on a gluten-free diet. CONCLUSIONS The use of a combination of subclinical changes, including low iron, high calcium, elevated leukocytes, lymphocytes, and ALT levels in blood samples, together with a low growth percentile, is pertinent in detecting coeliac disease. This set of parameters could help in the diagnosis of patients without clinical symptoms. We can also show that the levels of Fe, Ca, transaminases, and leucocytes remain subclinically altered after 3 years, despite the gluten-free diet.
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- Ignacio Ventura
- Molecular and Mitochondrial Medicine Research Group, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad Católica de Valencia ‘San Vicent Mártir’, 46001 Valencia, Spain; (I.V.); (B.R.); (S.S.); (F.R.); (F.R.-R.); (M.A.M.); (J.A.P.-R.)
- Translational Research Center “San Alberto Magno” CITSAM, Universidad Católica de Valencia ‘San Vicente Mártir’, 46001 Valencia, Spain
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- Molecular and Mitochondrial Medicine Research Group, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad Católica de Valencia ‘San Vicent Mártir’, 46001 Valencia, Spain; (I.V.); (B.R.); (S.S.); (F.R.); (F.R.-R.); (M.A.M.); (J.A.P.-R.)
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- Molecular and Mitochondrial Medicine Research Group, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad Católica de Valencia ‘San Vicent Mártir’, 46001 Valencia, Spain; (I.V.); (B.R.); (S.S.); (F.R.); (F.R.-R.); (M.A.M.); (J.A.P.-R.)
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- Molecular and Mitochondrial Medicine Research Group, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad Católica de Valencia ‘San Vicent Mártir’, 46001 Valencia, Spain; (I.V.); (B.R.); (S.S.); (F.R.); (F.R.-R.); (M.A.M.); (J.A.P.-R.)
- Translational Research Center “San Alberto Magno” CITSAM, Universidad Católica de Valencia ‘San Vicente Mártir’, 46001 Valencia, Spain
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- Molecular and Mitochondrial Medicine Research Group, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad Católica de Valencia ‘San Vicent Mártir’, 46001 Valencia, Spain; (I.V.); (B.R.); (S.S.); (F.R.); (F.R.-R.); (M.A.M.); (J.A.P.-R.)
- Translational Research Center “San Alberto Magno” CITSAM, Universidad Católica de Valencia ‘San Vicente Mártir’, 46001 Valencia, Spain
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- Molecular and Mitochondrial Medicine Research Group, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad Católica de Valencia ‘San Vicent Mártir’, 46001 Valencia, Spain; (I.V.); (B.R.); (S.S.); (F.R.); (F.R.-R.); (M.A.M.); (J.A.P.-R.)
- Department of Pediatrics, Manises Hospital, 46940 Manises, Spain
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- Molecular and Mitochondrial Medicine Research Group, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad Católica de Valencia ‘San Vicent Mártir’, 46001 Valencia, Spain; (I.V.); (B.R.); (S.S.); (F.R.); (F.R.-R.); (M.A.M.); (J.A.P.-R.)
- Translational Research Center “San Alberto Magno” CITSAM, Universidad Católica de Valencia ‘San Vicente Mártir’, 46001 Valencia, Spain
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- SONEV Research Group, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Catholic University of Valencia, 46001 Valencia, Spain
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Dassah SD, Nyaah KE, Senoo DKJ, Ziem JB, Aniweh Y, Amenga-Etego L, Awandare GA, Abugri J. Co-infection of Plasmodium falciparum and Schistosoma mansoni is associated with anaemia. Malar J 2023; 22:272. [PMID: 37710279 PMCID: PMC10503114 DOI: 10.1186/s12936-023-04709-w] [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: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Malaria and schistosomiasis persist as major public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa. These infections have independently and also in polyparasitic infection been implicated in anaemia and nutritional deficiencies. This study aimed at assessing asymptomatic malaria, intestinal Schistosoma infections and the risk of anaemia among school children in the Tono irrigation area in the Kassena Nankana East Municipal (KNEM) in the Upper East Region of Northern Ghana. METHODS A cross sectional survey of 326 school children was conducted in the KNEM. Kato Katz technique was used to detect Schistosoma eggs in stool. Finger-prick capillary blood sample was used for the estimation of haemoglobin (Hb) concentration and blood smear for malaria parasite detection by microscopy. RESULTS The average age and Hb concentration were 10.9 years (standard deviation, SD: ± 2.29) and 11.2 g/dl (SD: ± 1.39) respectively with 58.9% (n = 192) being females. The overall prevalence of infection with any of the parasites (single or coinfection) was 49.4% (n = 161, 95% confidence interval, CI [44.0-54.8]). The prevalence of malaria parasite species or Schistosoma mansoni was 32.0% (n = 104) and 25.2% (n = 82), respectively with 7.7% (n = 25) coinfection. The prevalence of anaemia in the cohort was 40.5% (95%CI [35.3-45.9]), of which 44.4% harboured at least one of the parasites. The prevalence of anaemia in malaria parasite spp or S. mansoni mono-infections was 41.8% and 38.6%, respectively and 64.0% in coinfections. There was no statistically significant difference in the odds of being anaemic in mono-infection with malaria (OR = 1.22, 95% CI 0.71-2.11, p = 0.47) or S. mansoni (OR = 1.07, 95% CI 0.58-1.99, p = 0.83) compared to those with no infection. However, the odds of being anaemic and coinfected with malaria parasite species and S. mansoni was 3.03 times higher compared to those with no infection (OR = 3.03, 95% CI 1.26-7.28, p = 0.013). Conclusion The data show a high burden of malaria, S. mansoni infection and anaemia among school children in the irrigation communities. The risk of anaemia was exacerbated by coinfections with malaria parasite(s) and S. mansoni. Targeted integrated interventions are recommended in this focal area of KNEM.
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- Sylvester Donne Dassah
- Department of Biochemistry and Forensic Sciences, School of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences, C. K. Tedam University for Technology and Applied Sciences, Navrongo, Ghana.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Forensic Sciences, School of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences, C. K. Tedam University for Technology and Applied Sciences, Navrongo, Ghana
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- School of Medicine, C. K. Tedam University for Technology and Applied Sciences, Navrongo, Ghana
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- West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP), Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, College of Basic and Applied Sciences, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana
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- West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP), Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, College of Basic and Applied Sciences, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana
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- West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP), Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, College of Basic and Applied Sciences, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana
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- Department of Biochemistry and Forensic Sciences, School of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences, C. K. Tedam University for Technology and Applied Sciences, Navrongo, Ghana.
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Song WX, Yu ZH, Ren XF, Chen JH, Chen X. Role of micronutrients in inflammatory bowel disease. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2023; 31:711-731. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v31.i17.711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023] Open
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an autoimmune intestinal disease that includes ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and indeterminate colitis. Patients with IBD are often at risk for malnutrition, including micronutrient deficiencies, due to dietary restrictions and poor intestinal absorption. Micronutrients, including vitamins and minerals, play an important role in the human body's metabolism and maintenance of tissue functions. This article reviews the role of micronutrients in IBD. Micronutrients can affect the occurrence and progression of IBD by regulating immunity, intestinal flora, oxidative stress, intestinal barrier function, and other aspects. Monitoring and timely supplementation of micronutrients are important to delay progression and improve clinical symptoms in IBD patients.
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- Wen-Xuan Song
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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Shatnawei A, AlNababteh AH, Govender RD, Al-Shamsi S, AlJarrah A, Al-Rifai RH. Mode of presentation and performance of serology assays for diagnosing celiac disease: A single-center study in the United Arab Emirates. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1107017. [PMID: 37090770 PMCID: PMC10113562 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1107017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 04/09/2023] Open
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ObjectiveTo characterize patients with celiac disease (CD), examines the clinical spectrum of CD, and evaluate the performance of serologic tests used for CD screening, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).MethodsMedical charts of patients received at the Digestive Diseases Institute of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi from January 2015 to December 2020 were reviewed. Patients who were screened for four serologic biomarkers (anti-tissue transglutaminase IgA [Anti-tTG-IgA], anti-tissue transglutaminase IgG [Anti-TtG-IgG], anti-deamidated gliadin peptide IgG [Anti-DGP-IgG], and anti-deamidated gliadin peptide IgA [Anti-DGP-IgA]) were included. Histopathology was performed on patients with the seropositive test. Marsh score > 1 considered to confirm CD. Characteristics of the Anti-tTG-IgA seropositive patients were described and that correlated with histopathologically confirmed CD were explored.ResultsOf the 6,239 patients, 1.4, 2.9, 4.7, and 4.9%, were seropositive to Anti-tTG-IgG, Anti-TtG-IgA, Anti-DGP-IgA, and Anti-DGP-IgG, respectively. Overall, 7.7% were seropositive to either of the four biomarkers. Of the biopsy-screened 300 patients, 38.7% (1.9% of the total serologically screened) were confirmed with CD. The mean age of Anti-TtG-IgA seropositive patients was 32.1 ± 10.3 SD years, 72% of them were females, and 93.4% were Emirati. In those patients, overweight (28.7%) and obesity (24.7%) were common while 5.8% of patients were underweight. Anemia prevalence was 46.7%, 21.3% had Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), 7.7% with autoimmune thyroid disease, 5.5% (type 1), and 3.3% (type 2) were diabetic. Vitamin D deficiency was observed in 47.8% of the Anti-TtG IgA seropositive patients. Twelve (10.3%) histopathologically confirmed CD patients were seronegative to Anti-TtG-IgA but seropositive to anti-DGP-IgA and/or Anti-DGP-IgG. Body mass index, GERD, autoimmune thyroid disease, type 1 diabetes, asthma, hemoglobin, and vitamin D concentration, were all correlated with biopsy-confirmed CD (P < 0.05). Compared to the gold-standard biopsy test, Anti-TtG-IgA had the highest sensitivity (89.7%) and specificity (83.7%).ConclusionThree and two of every 100 patients were serologically (anti-tTG-IgA positive) and histopathologically diagnosed with CD, respectively. Although Anti-TtG-IgA is the most sensitive, specific, and commonly used test, one of every ten histopathologically confirmed patients and Anti-tTG-IgA seronegative were seropositive to Anti-DGP. To avoid missing patients with CD, a comprehensive serological investigation covering DGP-IgG/IgA is warranted.
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- College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Institute of Public Health, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Family Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Clinical Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
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- College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Institute of Public Health, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
- Zayed Center for Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
- *Correspondence: Rami H. Al-Rifai,
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Vajpayee S, Gupta RK, Goyal AK, Ramrakhiani D. Pancytopenia in celiac disease-A case series of 20 children. Indian J Gastroenterol 2023; 42:279-285. [PMID: 37162701 DOI: 10.1007/s12664-022-01327-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/18/2022] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Pancytopenia in children with celiac disease (CeD) is postulated to be due to nutritional deficiency such as vitamin B12, folate and copper or an autoimmune process resulting in aplastic anemia with hypoplastic marrow. In the present case series, we report the profile and explore the etiology of pancytopenia among children with CeD. There are only a few case reports of pancytopenia in children with CeD. We enrolled newly diagnosed cases of CeD and pancytopenia presenting in the celiac disease clinic over three years. Detailed evaluation was carried out for the cause of pancytopenia. We followed up on the cases for compliance and response to gluten-free diet at three months, six months and 12 months. Twenty patients were eligible for inclusion. They were divided into two groups: one with aplastic anemia with hypoplastic marrow labeled as Gp CeD-AA and the other with megaloblastic/nutritional anemia labeled as Gp CeD-MA. Patients in Gp CeD-MA presented with classical symptoms of CeD as recurrent diarrhea, abdomen distension, pallor and poor weight gain. They had none or just one transfusion requirement and had an early and complete recovery from pancytopenia. Patients in Gp CeD-AA presented with atypical symptoms such as epistaxis, short stature, fever, pallor and weakness. They had a multiple blood transfusion requirement and had delayed and partial recovery from pancytopenia. Pancytopenia is not a disease in itself but is the presentation of an underlying disease. It can occur due to various coexisting disorders in children with CeD, which can be as simple as nutritional deficiencies to as complex as an autoimmune process or malignancy. CeD should be included in the differential diagnosis of aplastic anemia as CeD and aplastic anemia both have a similar pathological process involving T cell destruction of tissues.
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- Shailja Vajpayee
- Pediatric Medicine Department, Sawai Man Singh Medical College, Jaipur, 302 004, India
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- Pediatric Medicine Department, Sawai Man Singh Medical College, Jaipur, 302 004, India.
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- Pediatric Medicine Department, Sawai Man Singh Medical College, Jaipur, 302 004, India
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- Pathology Department, Sawai Man Singh Medical College, Jaipur, 302 004, India
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Abdi F, Zuberi S, Blom JJ, Armstrong D, Pinto-Sanchez MI. Nutritional Considerations in Celiac Disease and Non-Celiac Gluten/Wheat Sensitivity. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15061475. [PMID: 36986205 PMCID: PMC10058476 DOI: 10.3390/nu15061475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 03/12/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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A gluten-free diet (GFD) is the only available treatment for celiac disease (CeD), and it may also improve symptoms in non-celiac gluten/wheat sensitivity (NCGWS). In CeD, gluten triggers an immune reaction leading to enteropathy, malabsorption, and symptoms; in NCGWS, the mechanism leading to symptoms is unknown, and neither wheat nor gluten triggers enteropathy or malabsorption. A strict GFD is, therefore, necessary for CeD, but a gluten-restricted diet (GRD) may suffice to achieve symptom control for NCGWS. Regardless of this distinction, the risk of malnutrition and macro- and micronutrient deficiencies is increased by the adoption of a GFD or GRD. Thus, patients with CeD or NCGWS should undergo nutritional assessment and subsequent monitoring, based on evidence-based tools, under the care of a multidisciplinary team involving physicians and dietitians, for the long-term management of their nutrition. This review gives an overview of available nutrition assessment tools and considerations for the nutritional management of CeD and NCGWS populations.
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- Fardowsa Abdi
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1, Canada
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Repo M, Kurppa K, Huhtala H, Luostarinen L, Kaukinen K, Kivelä L. Significance of low ferritin without anaemia in screen-detected, adult coeliac disease patients. J Intern Med 2022; 292:904-914. [PMID: 35925673 PMCID: PMC9805163 DOI: 10.1111/joim.13548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Low ferritin without anaemia has been linked to adverse health effects. OBJECTIVES To investigate the prevalence and clinical significance of low ferritin in screen-detected coeliac disease. METHODS Seventy-six screen-detected coeliac disease patients were enrolled in the prospective collection of comprehensive clinical, laboratory and histological data at diagnosis and after 1-2 years on a gluten-free diet (GFD). All variables were compared between patients with different ferritin levels. RESULTS At coeliac disease diagnosis, six patients had anaemia. Of the 70 nonanaemic patients, ferritin levels were <15 μg/L in 21%, 15-29 μg/L in 19%, 30-99 μg/L in 36% and ≥100 μg/L in 24%. Those with lower ferritin were more often females, had lower body mass index, haemoglobin and villous height-crypt depth ratio and also had higher intra-epithelial lymphocyte CD3+ levels in duodenal biopsies. The groups did not differ in neurological or gastrointestinal symptoms, health-related quality of life, bone mineral density, liver values, vitamin, albumin or coeliac autoantibody levels or the prevalence of comorbidities. Median ferritin levels increased from 41.5 μg/L to 86.0 μg/L on GFD (p < 0.001). Ferritin remained <30 μg/L in 21% of patients but was not associated with dietary compliance, nor was any correlation between changes in ferritin and quality of life, gastrointestinal symptoms, autoantibody levels or degree of histological damage detected. CONCLUSION Decreased ferritin is a frequent finding in screen-detected coeliac disease and may not be fully restored on a GFD. However, low ferritin levels are not associated with more severe symptoms or poorer quality of life.
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- Marleena Repo
- Tampere Centre for Child, Adolescent and Maternal Health Research, Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland.,Celiac Disease Research Center, Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland.,Department of Pediatrics, Central Finland Central Hospital, Jyväskylä, Finland
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- Tampere Centre for Child, Adolescent and Maternal Health Research, Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland.,Celiac Disease Research Center, Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland.,The University Consortium of Seinäjoki and Seinäjoki Central Hospital, Seinäjoki, Finland
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- Faculty of Social Sciences, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Neurology, Päijät-Häme Central Hospital, Lahti, Finland
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- Celiac Disease Research Center, Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland.,Department of Internal Medicine, Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland
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- Tampere Centre for Child, Adolescent and Maternal Health Research, Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland.,Celiac Disease Research Center, Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland.,Children's Hospital and Pediatric Research Center, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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Anemia Etiology and the Response to a Gluten-Free Diet in Untreated Patients With Celiac Disease: A 2-Year Follow-Up. Am J Gastroenterol 2022; 117:1684-1692. [PMID: 35973187 DOI: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000001875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Anemia and micronutrient deficiencies are common in newly diagnosed patients with celiac disease (CeD). We aim to determine the prevalence and etiology of anemia in a cohort of patients with CeD in the United States and examine the effect of a gluten-free diet (GFD) on the laboratory parameters related to anemia in CeD. METHODS We analyzed a prospectively collected cohort of adults with biopsy-proven CeD followed in a specialized CeD center between January 2000 and June 2016. We used the level of hemoglobin (Hb) and micronutrients suggested by the World Health Organization to establish the diagnosis of anemia or deficiencies. Demographic data and laboratory parameters related to anemia and micronutrients were recorded at the time of diagnosis and on a GFD. A celiac expert nutritionist or gastroenterologist evaluated all patients. RESULTS In 572 patients with laboratory evaluation before starting a GFD, approximately 25% presented with anemia at the time of diagnosis of CeD. Iron deficiency was present in 50.8% of the cohort and in 78.8% of the patients with anemia. Within the anemic population, 84.4% of female patients as compared with 58.3% of male patients ( P = 0.02) showed iron deficiency. Folate deficiency (23.2%), vitamin B12 deficiency (11%), and anemia of chronic diseases (7.8%) were also part of both sexes' anemia etiology. Of the initially anemic patients, 81% and 89% normalized their Hb levels within 1 year and 2 years of beginning a GFD, respectively. All patients received appropriate supplementation when needed. DISCUSSION Approximately 25% of individuals have anemia at CeD diagnosis. The anemia etiology included iron deficiency, vitamin deficiencies, and anemia of chronic diseases. Most of the patients will normalize their Hb levels and the anemia laboratory parameters 1 year after starting a strict GFD.
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Seidita A, Mansueto P, Compagnoni S, Castellucci D, Soresi M, Chiarello G, Cavallo G, De Carlo G, Nigro A, Chiavetta M, Mandreucci F, Giuliano A, Disclafani R, Carroccio A. Anemia in Celiac Disease: Prevalence, Associated Clinical and Laboratory Features, and Persistence after Gluten-Free Diet. J Pers Med 2022; 12:jpm12101582. [PMID: 36294721 PMCID: PMC9604793 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12101582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2022] [Revised: 09/18/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Anemia is considered to be the most frequent extra-intestinal manifestation of Celiac Disease (CD). We assessed frequency, severity, morphologic features, and pathogenic factors of anemia in patients of the Sicilian Regional Network of Celiac Disease and attempted to identify putative pre-diet factors influencing anemia persistence. We retrospectively analyzed CD patients admitted to three centers between 2016–2020. 159 patients entered the study (129 females). More than half (54.7%) had mild-moderate, hypochromic and microcytic anemia, associated with below normal total serum iron and ferritin, indicative of iron deficiency anemia (IDA). One year after diagnosis, 134 patients were following ‘strict’ GFD. Hypochromic and microcytic anemia persisted in 46% of subjects who were anemic at diagnosis. Patients with persistent anemia had at diagnosis a higher prevalence of female gender (p = 0.02), lower body mass index (BMI, p = 0.01), higher prevalence of poly/hypermenorrhea (p = 0.02) and atopy (p = 0.04), and lower ferritin levels (p = 0.05) than the whole group of non-anemic ones. IDA is found in more than 50% of CD patients at diagnosis; nevertheless, in a lot of women IDA is not corrected by ‘strict’ GFD. Low BMI and poly/hypermenorrhea at diagnosis characterize this subgroup, suggesting that IDA might be due to iron loss rather than malabsorption, or to their coexistence/overlap.
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- Aurelio Seidita
- Unit of Internal Medicine, Department of Health Promotion Sciences, Maternal and Infant Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Unit of Internal Medicine, Department of Health Promotion Sciences, Maternal and Infant Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Unit of Internal Medicine, “V. Cervello” Hospital, Ospedali Riuniti “Villa Sofia-Cervello”, Palermo, Italy, and Department of Health Promotion Sciences, Maternal and Infant Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, 90146 Palermo, Italy
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- Unit of Internal Medicine, “V. Cervello” Hospital, Ospedali Riuniti “Villa Sofia-Cervello”, Palermo, Italy, and Department of Health Promotion Sciences, Maternal and Infant Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, 90146 Palermo, Italy
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- Unit of Internal Medicine, Department of Health Promotion Sciences, Maternal and Infant Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Unit of Internal Medicine, Department of Health Promotion Sciences, Maternal and Infant Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Unit of Internal Medicine, “V. Cervello” Hospital, Ospedali Riuniti “Villa Sofia-Cervello”, Palermo, Italy, and Department of Health Promotion Sciences, Maternal and Infant Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, 90146 Palermo, Italy
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- Unit of Internal Medicine, “V. Cervello” Hospital, Ospedali Riuniti “Villa Sofia-Cervello”, Palermo, Italy, and Department of Health Promotion Sciences, Maternal and Infant Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, 90146 Palermo, Italy
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- Unit of Internal Medicine, “V. Cervello” Hospital, Ospedali Riuniti “Villa Sofia-Cervello”, Palermo, Italy, and Department of Health Promotion Sciences, Maternal and Infant Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, 90146 Palermo, Italy
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- Unit of Internal Medicine, “V. Cervello” Hospital, Ospedali Riuniti “Villa Sofia-Cervello”, Palermo, Italy, and Department of Health Promotion Sciences, Maternal and Infant Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, 90146 Palermo, Italy
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- Unit of Internal Medicine, “V. Cervello” Hospital, Ospedali Riuniti “Villa Sofia-Cervello”, Palermo, Italy, and Department of Health Promotion Sciences, Maternal and Infant Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, 90146 Palermo, Italy
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- Unit of Internal Medicine, “V. Cervello” Hospital, Ospedali Riuniti “Villa Sofia-Cervello”, Palermo, Italy, and Department of Health Promotion Sciences, Maternal and Infant Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, 90146 Palermo, Italy
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- Institute Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Sicilia (IZSS), 90129 Palermo, Italy
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- Unit of Internal Medicine, “V. Cervello” Hospital, Ospedali Riuniti “Villa Sofia-Cervello”, Palermo, Italy, and Department of Health Promotion Sciences, Maternal and Infant Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, 90146 Palermo, Italy
- Correspondence: or ; Tel.: +39-091-655-4815
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Beaurain M, Rioufol C, Vantard N, Teixeira A, Baudouin A, Herledan C, Souquet PJ, Couraud S, Ranchon F. Intravenous route for folate supplementation in a patient with celiac disease treated by pemetrexed-based chemotherapy for non-small-cell lung cancer. J Oncol Pharm Pract 2022; 29:750-754. [PMID: 35918825 DOI: 10.1177/10781552221117734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Oral folic acid supplementation is essential for patients treated with pemetrexed, to prevent the risk of severe hematologic toxicity. In case of intestinal absorption disorder, no recommendations exist for intravenous folic acid supplementation. CASE REPORT We describe a 74-year-old patient with multimetastatic non-small-cell lung adenocarcinoma, receiving first-line chemotherapy with carboplatin AUC5, pemetrexed 500 mg/m2 and pembrolizumab 200 mg intravenously every 3 weeks. The patient presented neglected celiac disease, resulting in malabsorption syndrome with iron and folic acid deficiency. The question was how to administer folic acid supplementation during the pemetrexed-based chemotherapy. MANAGEMENT AND OUTCOMES Intravenous injection of 200 mg levoleucovorin on day 1 of cycle 1 of pemetrexed-based chemotherapy was administered and well tolerated. During the second cycle, the levoleucovorin perfusion was not renewed by omission. The patient was hospitalized for 7 days because of febrile aplasia. Piperacillin-tazobactam was started, and then switched to amoxicillin-clavulanate plus ciprofloxacin. After this episode of post-chemotherapy febrile aplasia, it was decided to systematically supplement the patient with intravenous levoleucovorin, with blood folate concentration monitoring at each cycle. At 16 months after start of treatment, the patient was in complete remission, indicating that the immune-chemotherapy was effective, with no further febrile neutropenia. DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION This case report highlights intravenous levoleucovorin supplementation as an alternative to oral folic acid if needed during pemetrexed-antifolate-based chemotherapy.
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- Marie Beaurain
- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Groupement Hospitalier Sud, Unité de Pharmacie Clinique Oncologique, Pierre-Bénite, France
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- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Groupement Hospitalier Sud, Unité de Pharmacie Clinique Oncologique, Pierre-Bénite, France.,Université Lyon 1- EA 3738, CICLY Centre pour l'Innovation en Cancérologie de Lyon, Lyon, Oullins cedex F-69921, France
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- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Groupement Hospitalier Sud, Unité de Pharmacie Clinique Oncologique, Pierre-Bénite, France
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- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Groupement Hospitalier Sud, Unité de Pharmacie Clinique Oncologique, Pierre-Bénite, France
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- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Groupement Hospitalier Sud, Unité de Pharmacie Clinique Oncologique, Pierre-Bénite, France
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- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Groupement Hospitalier Sud, Unité de Pharmacie Clinique Oncologique, Pierre-Bénite, France
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- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Groupement Hospitalier Sud, Service de Pneumologie Aigue Spécialisée et Cancérologie Thoracique, Pierre-Bénite, France
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- Université Lyon 1- EA 3738, CICLY Centre pour l'Innovation en Cancérologie de Lyon, Lyon, Oullins cedex F-69921, France.,Hospices Civils de Lyon, Groupement Hospitalier Sud, Service de Pneumologie Aigue Spécialisée et Cancérologie Thoracique, Pierre-Bénite, France
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- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Groupement Hospitalier Sud, Unité de Pharmacie Clinique Oncologique, Pierre-Bénite, France.,Université Lyon 1- EA 3738, CICLY Centre pour l'Innovation en Cancérologie de Lyon, Lyon, Oullins cedex F-69921, France
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Felber J, Bläker H, Fischbach W, Koletzko S, Laaß M, Lachmann N, Lorenz P, Lynen P, Reese I, Scherf K, Schuppan D, Schumann M, Aust D, Baas S, Beisel S, de Laffolie J, Duba E, Holtmeier W, Lange L, Loddenkemper C, Moog G, Rath T, Roeb E, Rubin D, Stein J, Török H, Zopf Y. Aktualisierte S2k-Leitlinie Zöliakie der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Gastroenterologie, Verdauungs- und Stoffwechselkrankheiten (DGVS). ZEITSCHRIFT FUR GASTROENTEROLOGIE 2022; 60:790-856. [PMID: 35545109 DOI: 10.1055/a-1741-5946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Jörg Felber
- Medizinische Klinik II - Gastroenterologie, Hepatologie, Endokrinologie, Hämatologie und Onkologie, RoMed Klinikum Rosenheim, Rosenheim, Deutschland
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- Institut für Pathologie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig AöR, Leipzig, Deutschland
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- Kinderklinik und Kinderpoliklinik im Dr. von Haunerschen Kinderspital, LMU-Klinikum München, München, Deutschland.,Department of Pediatrics, Gastroenterology and Nutrition, School of Medicine Collegium Medicum University of Warmia and Mazury, 10-719 Olsztyn, Polen
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus an der Technischen Universität Dresden, Dresden, Deutschland
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- Institut für Transfusionsmedizin, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Deutsche Gesellschaft für Gastroenterologie, Verdauungs- und Stoffwechselkrankheiten (DGVS), Berlin, Deutschland
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- Deutsche Gesellschaft für Gastroenterologie, Verdauungs- und Stoffwechselkrankheiten (DGVS), Berlin, Deutschland
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- Ernährungsberatung und -therapie Allergologie, München, Deutschland
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- Institute of Applied Biosciences Department of Bioactive and Functional Food Chemistry, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Karlsruhe, Deutschland
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- Institut für Translationale Immunologie, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Mainz, Deutschland.,Division of Gastroenterology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Medizinische Klinik I für Gastroenterologie, Infektiologie und Rheumatologie, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Benjamin Franklin, Berlin, Deutschland
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Essien F, Jacocks C, Carroll M. Sailing the ship of life: scurvy and autoimmunity . . .. Ther Adv Chronic Dis 2022; 13:20406223221078080. [PMID: 35386121 PMCID: PMC8977701 DOI: 10.1177/20406223221078080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Celiac disease (CD) is a multisystem disorder known to manifest in a multitude of ways to
include diarrhea, anemia, and nutritional deficiencies. The malabsorptive state can
present as certain classical conditions such as autoimmune gastritis and
osteopenia/osteoporosis but scurvy is less recognized within the literature. In this case,
we present a unique presentation of scurvy as a result of an undiagnosed CD.
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- Francis Essien
- Department of Internal Medicine, David Grant Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base, 101 Bodin Circle, Fairfield, CA 94533, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Keesler Medical Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, MS, USA
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- Department of Rheumatology, Singing River Health System, Ocean Springs, MS, USA
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Application of a Platform for Gluten-Free Diet Evaluation and Dietary Advice: From Theory to Practice. SENSORS 2022; 22:s22030732. [PMID: 35161479 PMCID: PMC8838721 DOI: 10.3390/s22030732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Revised: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The present work aimed to analyze, through the GlutenFreeDiet digital platform, the evolution over one year of the nutritional status, dietary profile and symptoms present among celiac people on a gluten-free diet (GFD) while receiving individualized dietary advice. Twenty-seven adults and thirty-one celiac children/adolescents participated in the study. This was then followed up by three visits, at diagnosis, and after 3 and 12 months (vt0, vt3 and vt12). Participants filled out dietary and gastrointestinal symptoms questionnaires. All patients received written personalized dietary advice from dietitians who interpreted data from the platform. Results obtained indicated that participants consumed proteins and lipids in excess and carbohydrates in defect. Low intakes of cereals, fruit and vegetables and high meat intakes were observed. However, gluten-free product (GFP) consumption and that of ultra-processed foods was reduced after 1 year in adults. Symptoms decreased after vt3 but recurred in vt12. Changes in ultra-processed foods and GFP intake, but lack of changes in the rest of the parameters suggested that the platform support was not effective enough. Even though the platform represents a useful tool for monitoring celiac patients and giving dietary advice, modules that require more continuous attention and nutritional education of patients should be provided for interventions to be more effective.
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Anemia feriprivă – manifestare de debut al unei boli celiace oculte. ONCOLOG-HEMATOLOG.RO 2022. [DOI: 10.26416/onhe.60.3.2022.7153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Mansour H, Banaganapalli B, Nasser KK, Al-Aama JY, Shaik NA, Saadah OI, Elango R. Genome-Wide Association Study-Guided Exome Rare Variant Burden Analysis Identifies IL1R1 and CD3E as Potential Autoimmunity Risk Genes for Celiac Disease. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:837957. [PMID: 35237542 PMCID: PMC8882628 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.837957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Celiac disease (CeD) is a multifactorial autoimmune enteropathy characterized by the overactivation of the immune system in response to dietary gluten. The molecular etiology of CeD is still not well-understood. Therefore, this study aims to identify potential candidate genes involved in CeD pathogenesis by applying multilayered system biology approaches. Initially, we identified rare coding variants shared between the affected siblings in two rare Arab CeD families by whole-exome sequencing (WES). Then we used the STRING database to construct a protein network of rare variants and genome-wide association study (GWAS) loci to explore their molecular interactions in CeD. Furthermore, the hub genes identified based on network topology parameters were subjected to a series of computational validation analyses like pathway enrichment, gene expression, knockout mouse model, and variant pathogenicity predictions. Our findings have shown the absence of rare variants showing classical Mendelian inheritance in both families. However, interactome analysis of rare WES variants and GWAS loci has identified a total of 11 hub genes. The multidimensional computational analysis of hub genes has prioritized IL1R1 for family A and CD3E for family B as potential genes. These genes were connected to CeD pathogenesis pathways of T-cell selection, cytokine signaling, and adaptive immune response. Future multi-omics studies may uncover the roles of IL1R1 and CD3E in gluten sensitivity. The present investigation lays forth a novel approach integrating next-generation sequencing (NGS) of familial cases, GWAS, and computational analysis for solving the complex genetic architecture of CeD.
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- Haifa Mansour
- Department of Genetic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.,Princess Al-Jawhara Al-Brahim Center of Excellence in Research of Hereditary Disorders, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Genetic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.,Princess Al-Jawhara Al-Brahim Center of Excellence in Research of Hereditary Disorders, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Princess Al-Jawhara Al-Brahim Center of Excellence in Research of Hereditary Disorders, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.,Pediatric Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Genetic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.,Princess Al-Jawhara Al-Brahim Center of Excellence in Research of Hereditary Disorders, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Genetic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.,Princess Al-Jawhara Al-Brahim Center of Excellence in Research of Hereditary Disorders, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.,Centre of Artificial Intelligence in Precision Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Genetic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.,Princess Al-Jawhara Al-Brahim Center of Excellence in Research of Hereditary Disorders, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Légeret C, Furlano R, Stienen Y, Köhler H. Coeliac disease: Evaluation of diagnosis in children and teenagers. ZEITSCHRIFT FUR EVIDENZ, FORTBILDUNG UND QUALITAT IM GESUNDHEITSWESEN 2021; 167:1-5. [PMID: 34815196 DOI: 10.1016/j.zefq.2021.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2021] [Revised: 09/26/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Coeliac disease is no longer a rare disease, but has a rising prevalence, especially in children, with a shift from malabsorption syndrome to a more subtle presentation. Therefore, European guidelines regarding the diagnosis of coeliac disease were changed in 2012. If laboratory tests are positive, children can now be diagnosed without performing an endoscopy. The aim of this study was to characterize the Swiss patients, who have been diagnosed with coeliac disease. METHODS This is a retrospective study of Swiss paediatric patients who have been diagnosed with coeliac disease according to European guidelines between 01/2011 and 11/2020. The data needed was extracted from medical records. RESULTS A total of 369 children were included in the study. The main complain was abdominal pain (118; 32%), followed by failure to thrive/gain weight (92; 24.9%). 10% (37/367) of all patients had no symptoms at all. In 72.6% (268/369) of all patients, an endoscopy was performed due to lower antibodies. Mean values for ferritin, vitamins D and B12 as well as folic acid were within normal range. CONCLUSION In our cohort of patients, females were clearly more often affected and also showed a small deviation in height and weight. Our finding of 10% of all patients having no symptoms at all is in line with other studies observing a decline in symptoms. A complicating factor for the clinician is the fact that overall no vitamin deficiencies were detected. As the incidence continues to rise but the clinical presentation of coeliac disease is changing from a malabsorption syndrome to a silent disease, further observational studies are needed to monitor this trend.
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- Corinne Légeret
- University Children's Hospital Basel, Paediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition, Basel, Switzerland.
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- University Children's Hospital Basel, Paediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition, Basel, Switzerland
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- University Children's Hospital Basel, Paediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition, Basel, Switzerland; Children's Hospital of Aarau, Tellstrasse 9, 5001, Aarau, Switzerland
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- Children's Hospital of Aarau, Tellstrasse 9, 5001, Aarau, Switzerland
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Iron Deficiency in Celiac Disease: Prevalence, Health Impact, and Clinical Management. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13103437. [PMID: 34684433 PMCID: PMC8537360 DOI: 10.3390/nu13103437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2021] [Revised: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Iron is an essential nutrient to life and is required for erythropoiesis, oxidative, metabolism, and enzymatic activities. It is a cofactor for mitochondrial respiratory chain enzymes, the citric acid cycle, and DNA synthesis, and it promotes the growth of immune system cells. Thus, iron deficiency (ID) leads to deleterious effects on the overall health of individuals, causing significant morbidity. Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is the most recognized type of anemia in patients with celiac disease (CD) and may be present in over half of patients at the time of diagnosis. Folate and vitamin B12 malabsorption, nutritional deficiencies, inflammation, blood loss, development of refractory CD, and concomitant Heliobacter pylori infection are other causes of anemia in such patients. The decision to replenish iron stores and the route of administration (oral or intravenous) are controversial due, in part, to questions surrounding the optimal formulation and route of administration. This paper provides an algorithm based on the severity of symptoms; its impact on the health-related quality of life (HRQL); the tolerance and efficiency of oral iron; and other factors that predict a poor response to oral iron, such as the severity of histological damage, poor adherence to GFD, and blood loss due to mucosal lesions.
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Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Typing Study Identifies Maternal DQ2 Susceptibility Alleles among Infertile Women: Potential Associations with Autoimmunity and Micronutrients. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13093270. [PMID: 34579148 PMCID: PMC8471830 DOI: 10.3390/nu13093270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2021] [Revised: 09/11/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The interplay between female fertility and autoimmune diseases (AIDs) can involve HLA haplotypes and micronutrients. We analyzed the distribution of HLA-DQ2/-DQ8 in women with infertility or recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA) and possible associations with AIDs and micronutrient status. METHODS Consecutive women (n = 187) with infertility and RSA, and controls (n = 350) were included. All women were genotyped for HLA-DQ2 (DQA1*0201, A1*05, and B1*02) and -DQ8 (DQA1*03 and DQB1*0302) alleles. Serum 25(OH)D, VB12, folate, and ferritin were evaluated. RESULTS DQA1*05/B1*02 and the occurrence of at least one DQ2 allele were more prevalent among RSA and infertile women than controls. Infertile women showed lower 25(OH)D and higher prevalence of AIDs than RSA women. In the multivariate analysis, DQA1*05/B1*02 was associated with a significantly higher risk of AIDs in infertile women, and DQA1*05 was independently associated with both 25(OH)D deficiency and AIDs. In RSA women, the presence of AIDs was associated with a significantly higher risk of 25(OH)D deficiency. CONCLUSION Our findings showed, for the first time, a higher proportion of DQ2 alleles in infertile and RSA women as compared to controls. Predisposing DQ2 alleles are independent risk factors for AIDs and 25(OH)D deficiency in infertile women and could represent biomarkers for performing early detection of women requiring individually tailored management.
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Our Celiac Disease Experience: Demographic Characteristics, Laboratory Findings and Concomitant Diseases of 94 Patients. JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY MEDICINE 2021. [DOI: 10.16899/jcm.870394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Talarico V, Giancotti L, Mazza GA, Miniero R, Bertini M. Iron Deficiency Anemia in Celiac Disease. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13051695. [PMID: 34067622 PMCID: PMC8156426 DOI: 10.3390/nu13051695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2021] [Revised: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The iron absorption process developsmainly in the proximal duodenum. This portion of the intestine is typically destroyed in celiac disease (CD), resulting in a reduction in absorption of iron and subsequent iron deficiency anemia (IDA). In fact, the most frequent extra-intestinal manifestation (EIM) of CD is IDA, with a prevalence between 12 and 82% (in relation with the various reports) in patients with new CD diagnosis. The primary treatment of CD is the gluten-free diet (GFD), which is associated with adequate management of IDA, if present. Iron replacement treatment historically has been based on oral products containing ferrous sulphate (FS). However, the absorption of FS is limited in patients with active CD and unpredictable in patients on a GFD. Furthermore, a poor tolerability of this kind of ferrous is particularly frequent in patients with CD or with other inflammatory bowel diseases. Normalization from anemic state typically occurs after at least 6 months of GFD, but the process can take up to 2 years for iron stores to replenish.
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- Valentina Talarico
- Department of Pediatric, Pugliese-Ciaccio Hospital, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39–34–0245–7848
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- Unit of Pediatrics, University “Magna Graecia”, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy;
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Regina Margherita Hospital, Città della Salute e della Scienza, 10126 Torino, Italy;
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- Department of Pediatric, Pugliese-Ciaccio Hospital, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy;
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- R&D Department, Laboratori Baldacci SpA, 56121 Pisa, Italy;
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Nutritional Status in Spanish Adults with Celiac Disease Following a Long-Term Gluten-Free Diet Is Similar to Non-Celiac. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13051626. [PMID: 34066195 PMCID: PMC8151936 DOI: 10.3390/nu13051626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2021] [Revised: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The only available treatment for celiac disease is life-long gluten exclusion. We conducted a cross-sectional age- and gender-matched study in 64 celiac adults on a long-term (>1 year) gluten-free diet and 74 non-celiac volunteers from Spain, using dietary, anthropometric, and biochemical parameters, as well as assessing bone mineral density and physical activity. Celiac adults had deficient intake (below 2/3 of the recommended intake) for folates, vitamin E, and iodine and low intake of calcium (below 80% of the recommended intake). Iron intake was also below 2/3 of the recommended intake in celiac women. Vitamin D intake was extremely low, and 34% of celiac patients had moderately deficient plasma levels. According to bone mineral density, celiac women may be more prone to osteopenia and osteoporosis. However, we found a perfectly analogous nutritional status scenario in celiac as compared to healthy volunteers, with the dietary deviations found being similar to those of the Spanish population, i.e., both groups followed a high-lipid, high-protein, and low-carbohydrate diet. Values for biochemical parameters were found within the reference ranges. Celiac disease had no influence on body weight, but body fat in celiac patients tended to be higher. According to our results, vitamin D, calcium, folates, vitamin E, iodine, and iron nutritional status should be specifically assessed and monitored in the celiac population.
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Montoro-Huguet MA, Belloc B, Domínguez-Cajal M. Small and Large Intestine (I): Malabsorption of Nutrients. Nutrients 2021; 13:1254. [PMID: 33920345 PMCID: PMC8070135 DOI: 10.3390/nu13041254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2021] [Revised: 04/06/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Numerous disorders can alter the physiological mechanisms that guarantee proper digestion and absorption of nutrients (macro- and micronutrients), leading to a wide variety of symptoms and nutritional consequences. Malabsorption can be caused by many diseases of the small intestine, as well as by diseases of the pancreas, liver, biliary tract, and stomach. This article provides an overview of pathophysiologic mechanisms that lead to symptoms or complications of maldigestion (defined as the defective intraluminal hydrolysis of nutrients) or malabsorption (defined as defective mucosal absorption), as well as its clinical consequences, including both gastrointestinal symptoms and extraintestinal manifestations and/or laboratory abnormalities. The normal uptake of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals by the gastrointestinal tract (GI) requires several steps, each of which can be compromised in disease. This article will first describe the mechanisms that lead to poor assimilation of nutrients, and secondly discuss the symptoms and nutritional consequences of each specific disorder. The clinician must be aware that many malabsorptive disorders are manifested by subtle disorders, even without gastrointestinal symptoms (for example, anemia, osteoporosis, or infertility in celiac disease), so the index of suspicion must be high to recognize the underlying diseases in time.
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- Miguel A. Montoro-Huguet
- Departamento de Medicina, Psiquiatría y Dermatología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud y del Deporte, University of Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
- Unidad de Gastroenterología, Hepatología y Nutrición, Hospital Universitario San Jorge de Huesca, 22004 Huesca, Spain; (B.B.); (M.D.-C.)
- Aragonese Institute of Health Sciences (IACS), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Unidad de Gastroenterología, Hepatología y Nutrición, Hospital Universitario San Jorge de Huesca, 22004 Huesca, Spain; (B.B.); (M.D.-C.)
- Aragonese Institute of Health Sciences (IACS), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Unidad de Gastroenterología, Hepatología y Nutrición, Hospital Universitario San Jorge de Huesca, 22004 Huesca, Spain; (B.B.); (M.D.-C.)
- Aragonese Institute of Health Sciences (IACS), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
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Diagnosis and Management of Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia in Patients with Liver and Bowel Disorders. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10030423. [PMID: 33499290 PMCID: PMC7865399 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10030423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2020] [Revised: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Anemia is a common feature of liver and bowel diseases. Although the main causes of anemia in these conditions are represented by gastrointestinal bleeding and iron deficiency, autoimmune hemolytic anemia should be considered in the differential diagnosis. Due to the epidemiological association, autoimmune hemolytic anemia should particularly be suspected in patients affected by inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, such as autoimmune or acute viral hepatitis, primary biliary cholangitis, and inflammatory bowel disease. In the presence of biochemical indices of hemolysis, the direct antiglobulin test can detect the presence of warm or cold reacting antibodies, allowing for a prompt treatment. Drug-induced, immune-mediated hemolytic anemia should be ruled out. On the other hand, the choice of treatment should consider possible adverse events related to the underlying conditions. Given the adverse impact of anemia on clinical outcomes, maintaining a high clinical suspicion to reach a prompt diagnosis is the key to establishing an adequate treatment.
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Rempel J, Grover K, El-Matary W. Micronutrient Deficiencies and Anemia in Children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13010236. [PMID: 33467587 PMCID: PMC7830649 DOI: 10.3390/nu13010236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2020] [Revised: 01/05/2021] [Accepted: 01/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at risk of developing nutrition deficiencies, particularly because of reduced intake, restrictive diets, malabsorption, and excessive nutrient loss. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and predictors of anemia and micronutrient deficiencies at diagnosis and one year follow up in children and adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Children and young adults diagnosed with IBD before the age of 17 years between 2012 and 2018 were included. Laboratory measurements including serum levels of iron, ferritin, zinc, vitamin D, vitamin A, vitamin E, selenium, copper, vitamin B12, and red blood cell (RBC) folate at diagnosis and one-year follow-up were documented as part of the Manitoba Longitudinal Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease (MALPID) Cohort. A total of 165 patients with IBD were included, 87 (53%) with Crohn’s disease (CD) and 78 (47%) with ulcerative colitis (UC). The prevalence of deficiencies in our cohort at diagnosis and one year follow-up, respectively, were iron (56% and 27%), ferritin (39% and 27%), zinc (10% and 6%), vitamin D (22% and 13%), vitamin A (25% and 25%), vitamin E (5% and 4%), selenium (10 and 7%), copper (17% and 27%), vitamin B12 (2% and 5%), and Red blood cell (RBC) folate (1% and 17%). Anemia was present in 57% and 25% at diagnosis and follow up respectively. In CD patients, age of diagnosis (15y–younger than 18y) was a predictor of moderate to severe anemia and albumin levels (<33 g/L) were protective against anemia. Many children with IBD suffer from anemia and micronutrient deficiencies at diagnosis and some fail to recover after one year despite being in clinical remission.
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Escudero-Hernández C. Epithelial cell dysfunction in coeliac disease. INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2020; 358:133-164. [PMID: 33707053 DOI: 10.1016/bs.ircmb.2020.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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The intestinal epithelium limits host-luminal interactions and maintains gut homeostasis. Breakdown of the epithelial barrier and villous atrophy are hallmarks of coeliac disease. Besides the well characterized immune-mediated epithelial damage induced in coeliac mucosa, constitutional changes and early gluten direct effects disturb intestinal epithelial cells. The subsequent modifications in key epithelial signaling pathways leads to outnumbered immature epithelial cells that, in turn, facilitate epithelial dysfunction, promote crypt hyperplasia, and increase intestinal permeability. Consequently, underlying immune cells have a greater access to gluten, which boosts the proinflammatory immune response against gluten and positively feedback the epithelial damage loop. Gluten-free diet is an indispensable treatment for coeliac disease patients, but additional therapies are under development, including those that reinforce intestinal epithelial healing. In this chapter, we provide an overview of intestinal epithelial cell disturbances that develop during gluten intake in coeliac disease mucosa.
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Stefanelli G, Viscido A, Longo S, Magistroni M, Latella G. Persistent Iron Deficiency Anemia in Patients with Celiac Disease Despite a Gluten-Free Diet. Nutrients 2020; 12:E2176. [PMID: 32708019 PMCID: PMC7468819 DOI: 10.3390/nu12082176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2020] [Revised: 07/15/2020] [Accepted: 07/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by intolerance to dietary gluten in genetically predisposed subjects. Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a common sign in CD, being the only abnormality in approximately 40% of celiac patients. A multifactorial etiology leads to IDA in CD. The two main causes are the villous atrophy of the mucosa at the site of iron absorption (the duodenum) and the resulting inflammation, which triggers the mechanism that leads to the anemia of chronic disease. Until now, it has been unclear why some patients with CD continue to have IDA despite a careful gluten-free diet (GFD) and the normalization of villous atrophy. Furthermore, some celiac patients are refractory to oral iron supplementation despite the healing of the mucosa, and they thus require periodic intravenous iron administration. The Marsh classification evaluates the degree of inflammation and villous atrophy, but it does not assess the possible persistence of ultrastructural and molecular alterations in enterocytes. The latter was found in CD in remission after adopting a GFD and could be responsible for the persistently reduced absorption of iron and IDA. Even in non-celiac gluten sensitivity, anemia is present in 18.5-22% of patients and appears to be related to ultrastructural and molecular alterations in intestinal microvilli. It is possible that a genetic component may also play a role in IDA. In this review, we evaluate and discuss the main mechanisms of IDA in CD and the possible causes of its persistence after adopting a GFD, as well as their therapeutic implications.
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- Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Division, Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy; (G.S.); (A.V.); (S.L.); (M.M.)
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Romano AD, Paglia A, Bellanti F, Villani R, Sangineto M, Vendemiale G, Serviddio G. Molecular Aspects and Treatment of Iron Deficiency in the Elderly. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E3821. [PMID: 32481481 PMCID: PMC7313036 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21113821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2020] [Revised: 05/18/2020] [Accepted: 05/27/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Iron deficiency (ID) is the most frequent nutritional deficiency in the whole population worldwide, and the second most common cause of anemia in the elderly. The prevalence of anemia is expecting to rise shortly, because of an ageing population. Even though WHO criteria define anemia as a hemoglobin serum concentration <12 g/dL in women and <13 g/dL in men, several authors propose different and specific cut-off values for the elderly. Anemia in aged subjects impacts health and quality of life, and it is associated with several negative outcomes, such as longer time of hospitalization and a higher risk of disability. Furthermore, it is an independent risk factor of increased morbidity and mortality. Even though iron deficiency anemia is a common disorder in older adults, it should be not considered as a normal ageing consequence, but a sign of underlying dysfunction. Relating to the molecular mechanism in Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA), hepcidin has a key role in iron homeostasis. It downregulates the iron exporter ferroportin, inhibiting both iron absorption and release. IDA is frequently dependent on blood loss, especially caused by gastrointestinal lesions. Thus, a diagnostic algorithm for IDA should include invasive investigation such as endoscopic procedures. The treatment choice is influenced by the severity of anemia, underlying conditions, comorbidities, and the clinical state of the patient. Correction of anemia and iron supplementation should be associated with the treatment of the causal disease.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Foggia, 71121 Foggia, Italy; (A.D.R.); (A.P.); (F.B.); (R.V.); (M.S.); (G.V.)
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Iron Absorption in Celiac Disease and Nutraceutical Effect of 7-Hydroxymatairesinol. Mini-Review. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25092041. [PMID: 32349426 PMCID: PMC7249079 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25092041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2020] [Revised: 04/19/2020] [Accepted: 04/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Anemia is the main extra-gastrointestinal symptom in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs). Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and other cytokines are secreted and act in the microenvironment of the small intestine mucous membrane of IBD patients. Iron is essential for multiple cell functions and its homeostasis is regulated by the hepcidin–ferroportin axis. Hepcidin (HEPC) is mainly produced by the liver in response to iron needs but is also an acute phase protein. During inflammation, hepcidin is upregulated by IL-6 and is responsible for iron compartmentalization within cells, in turn causing anemia of inflammation. Tissues other than liver can produce hepcidin in response to inflammatory stimuli, in order to decrease iron efflux at a local level, then acting in an autocrine–paracrine manner. In IBDs and, in particular, in celiac disease (CeD), IL-6 might trigger the expression, upregulation and secretion of hepcidin in the small intestine, reducing iron efflux and exacerbating defective iron absorption. 7-Hydroxymatairesinol (7-HMR) belongs to the family of lignans, polyphenolic compounds produced by plants, and has nutraceutical antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and estrogenic properties. In this mini-review we revise the role of inflammation in IBDs and in particular in CeD, focusing our attention on the close link among inflammation, anemia and iron metabolism. We also briefly describe the anti-inflammatory and estrogenic activity of 7-HMR contained in foods that are often consumed by CeD patients. Finally, considering that HEPC expression is regulated by iron needs, inflammation and estrogens, we explored the hypothesis that 7-HMR consumption could ameliorate anemia in CeD using Caco-2 cells as bowel model. Further studies are needed to verify the regulation pathway through which 7-HMR may interfere with the local production of HEPC in bowel.
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Nestares T, Martín-Masot R, Labella A, Aparicio VA, Flor-Alemany M, López-Frías M, Maldonado J. Is a Gluten-Free Diet Enough to Maintain Correct Micronutrients Status in Young Patients with Celiac Disease? Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12030844. [PMID: 32245180 PMCID: PMC7146183 DOI: 10.3390/nu12030844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2020] [Revised: 03/18/2020] [Accepted: 03/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The current study assesses whether the use of a gluten-free diet (GFD) is sufficient for maintaining correct iron status in children with celiac disease (CD). The study included 101 children. The celiac group (n = 68) included children with CD, with long (> 6 months) (n = 47) or recent (< 6 months) (n = 21) adherence to a GFD. The control group (n = 43) included healthy children. Dietary assessment was performed by a food frequency questionnaire and a 3-day food record. Celiac children had lower iron intake than controls, especially at the beginning of GFD (p < 0.01). The group CD-GFD >6 months showed a higher intake of cobalamin, meat derivatives and fish compared to that of CD-GFD <6 months (all, p < 0.05). The control group showed a higher consumption of folate, iron, magnesium, selenium and meat derivatives than that of children CD-GFD >6 months (all, p < 0.05). Control children also showed a higher consumption of folate and iron compared to that of children CD-GFD <6 months (both, p < 0.05). The diet of celiac children was nutritionally less balanced than that of the control. Participation of dietitians is necessary in the management of CD to guide the GFD as well as assess the inclusion of iron supplementation and other micronutrients that may be deficient.
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- Teresa Nestares
- Department of Physiology and “José MataixVerdú” Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology (INYTA), University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; (V.A.A.); (M.F.-A.); (M.L.-F.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-696989989
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Unit, Hospital Regional Universitario de Malaga, 29010 Málaga, Spain;
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- Pediatric Clinical Management Unit., “San Cecilio” University Hospital, 18016 Granada, Spain;
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- Department of Physiology and “José MataixVerdú” Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology (INYTA), University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; (V.A.A.); (M.F.-A.); (M.L.-F.)
- Sport and Health University Research Institute (iMUDS), 18071 Granada, Spain
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- Department of Physiology and “José MataixVerdú” Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology (INYTA), University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; (V.A.A.); (M.F.-A.); (M.L.-F.)
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- Department of Physiology and “José MataixVerdú” Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology (INYTA), University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; (V.A.A.); (M.F.-A.); (M.L.-F.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain;
- Biosanitary Research Institute, 18071 Granada, Spain
- Maternal and Child Health Network, Carlos III Health Institute, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Pediatric Clinical Management Unit. “Virgen de las Nieves” University Hospital, 18071 Granada, Spain
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Cyrkot S, Anders S, Kamprath C, Liu A, Mileski H, Dowhaniuk J, Nasser R, Marcon M, Brill H, Turner JM, Mager DR. Folate content of gluten-free food purchases and dietary intake are low in children with coeliac disease. Int J Food Sci Nutr 2020; 71:863-874. [DOI: 10.1080/09637486.2020.1734545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Samantha Cyrkot
- Department of Agricultural Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Department of Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Department of Agricultural Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Department of Agricultural Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, McMaster Children's Hospital, Hamilton, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, McMaster Children's Hospital, Hamilton, Canada
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Services, Pasqua Hospital, Saskatchewan Health Authority, Regina, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, McMaster Children's Hospital, Hamilton, Canada
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- Department of Agricultural Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Department of Agricultural Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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