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Jakubczyk E, Pazurek M, Mokrowiecka A, Woźniak B, Małecka-Panas E, Podgórski M, Polguj M, Topol M. The position of a duodenal diverticulum in the area of the major duodenal papilla and its potential clinical implications. Folia Morphol (Warsz) 2020; 80:106-113. [PMID: 32020575 DOI: 10.5603/fm.a2020.0012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2019] [Revised: 01/04/2020] [Accepted: 01/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although duodenal diverticula are associated with less frequent pathology than the colonic diverticula in the large intestine, their periampullary position may have significant clinical implications. The aim of the study was to identify any possible correlation between the type of localisation of the major duodenal papilla, duodenal diverticula, and some particular clinical issues. MATERIALS AND METHODS In total, 628 patients (408 females and 220 males; aged 21-91 years), who underwent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography were included in this study. The patients were divided into two groups: a study group comprising 66 (10.5%) patients with periampullary position of diverticula (group A), and a control group comprising 562 (89.5%) patients without diverticula (group B). RESULTS A duodenal diverticulum was diagnosed in the periampullary position in 66/628 (10.5%) patients: 41 women (aged 52-91 years) and 25 men (aged 54-83 years). CONCLUSIONS Three types of localisation were observed for the major duodenal papilla with regard to the diverticula, with the most common type being next to each other (type III). In patients with diverticula, similar frequencies of gallstone occurrence are observed in men and women. Patients with papilla in the diverticulum who underwent cholecystectomy are more prone to develop lithiasis.
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- E Jakubczyk
- Department of Normal and Clinical Anatomy, Chair of Anatomy and Histology, Medical University of Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Digestive Tract Diseases, Chair of Gastroenterology, Medical University of Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Digestive Tract Diseases, Chair of Gastroenterology, Medical University of Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Digestive Tract Diseases, Chair of Gastroenterology, Medical University of Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Digestive Tract Diseases, Chair of Gastroenterology, Medical University of Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Polish Mother's Memorial Hospital - Research Institute, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Normal and Clinical Anatomy, Chair of Anatomy and Histology, Medical University of Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Angiology, Chair of Anatomy and Histology, Medical University of Lodz, Poland.
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Mosińska P, Jacenik D, Sałaga M, Wasilewski A, Cygankiewicz A, Sibaev A, Mokrowiecka A, Małecka-Panas E, Pintelon I, Storr M, Timmermans JP, Krajewska WM, Fichna J. FABP4 blocker attenuates colonic hypomotility and modulates white adipose tissue-derived hormone levels in mouse models mimicking constipation-predominant IBS. Neurogastroenterol Motil 2018; 30:e13272. [PMID: 29266569 DOI: 10.1111/nmo.13272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2017] [Accepted: 11/28/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND The role of fatty acid binding protein 4 (FABP4) in lower gastrointestinal (GI) motility is unknown. We aimed to verify the effect of inhibition of FABP4 on GI transit in vivo, and to determine the expression of FABP4 in mouse and human tissues. METHODS Fatty acid binding protein 4 inhibitor, BMS309403, was administered acutely or chronically for 6 and 13 consecutive days and its effect on GI transit was assessed in physiological conditions and in loperamide-induced constipation. Intracellular recordings were made to examine the effects of BMS309403 on colonic excitatory and inhibitory junction potentials. Abdominal pain was evaluated using behavioral pain response. Localization and expression of selected adipokines were determined in the mouse colon and serum using immunohistochemistry and Enzyme-Linked ImmunoSorbent Assay respectively. mRNA expression of FABP4 and selected adipokines in colonic and serum samples from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients and control group were assessed. KEY RESULTS Acute injection of BMS309403 significantly increased GI motility and reversed inhibitory effect of loperamide. BMS309403 did not change colonic membrane potentials. Chronic treatment with BMS309403 increased the number of pain-induced behaviors. In the mouse serum, level of resistin was significantly decreased after acute administration; no changes in adiponectin level were detected. In the human serum, level of adiponectin and resistin, but not of FABP4, were significantly elevated in patients with constipation-IBS (IBS-C). FABP4 mRNA expression was significantly downregulated in the human colon in IBS-C. CONCLUSIONS AND INFERENCES Fatty acid binding protein 4 may be involved in IBS pathogenesis and become a novel target in the treatment of constipation-related diseases.
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- P Mosińska
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Cytobiochemistry, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Cytobiochemistry, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Walter Brendel Center of Experimental Medicine, Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Digestive Tract Disease, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Digestive Tract Disease, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Laboratory of Cell Biology and Histology, Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Walter Brendel Center of Experimental Medicine, Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich, Munich, Germany.,Center of Endoscopy, Stanberg, Germany
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- Laboratory of Cell Biology and Histology, Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Cytobiochemistry, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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Salaga M, Mokrowiecka A, Jacenik D, Cygankiewicz AI, Malecka-Panas E, Kordek R, Krajewska WM, Sobocinska MK, Kamysz E, Fichna J. Systemic Administration of Sialorphin Attenuates Experimental Colitis in Mice via Interaction With Mu and Kappa Opioid Receptors. J Crohns Colitis 2017; 11:988-998. [PMID: 28333341 DOI: 10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjx043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2016] [Accepted: 03/17/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Pharmacological treatment and/or maintenance of remission in inflammatory bowel disease [IBD] is currently one of the biggest challenges in the field of gastroenterology. Here we aimed to assess the anti-inflammatory effect and the mechanism of action of sialorphin, the natural blocker of the endogenous opioid peptide-degrading enzymes neprilysin [NEP] and aminopeptidase N [APN], in mouse models of IBD and the changes in the expression of these enzymes in IBD patients. METHODS We used two models of experimental colitis in mice [2,4,6-trinitrobenzene sulphonic acid [TNBS]- and dextran sulphate sodium [DSS]-induced]. Macroscopic score, ulcer score, colonic wall thickness, and myeloperoxidase [MPO] activity were recorded. Additionally, we measured the expression of NEP and APN in the colon of IBD patients and healthy controls. RESULTS We showed that sialorphin attenuated acute, semichronic, and relapsing TNBS-induced colitis in mice after systemic administration, and its anti-inflammatory action is associated with mu and kappa opioid receptors. CONCLUSIONS We show that indirect stimulation of opioid receptors by the blockade of NEP and APN is a promising pharmacological strategy for the treatment of IBD, and may become of greater importance than the use of classical opioid agonists.
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- M Salaga
- Department Biochemistry, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Digestive Tract Diseases, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Cytobiochemistry, University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Molecular Biotechnology, University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Digestive Tract Diseases, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine,Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Cytobiochemistry, University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Molecular Biotechnology, University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Molecular Biotechnology, University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department Biochemistry, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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Fichna J, Poole DP, Veldhuis N, MacEachern SJ, Saur D, Zakrzewski PK, Cygankiewicz AI, Mokrowiecka A, Małecka-Panas E, Krajewska WM, Liedtke W, Steinhoff MS, Timmermans JP, Bunnett NW, Sharkey KA, Storr MA. Transient receptor potential vanilloid 4 inhibits mouse colonic motility by activating NO-dependent enteric neurotransmission. J Mol Med (Berl) 2015; 93:1297-309. [PMID: 26330151 DOI: 10.1007/s00109-015-1336-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2015] [Revised: 07/12/2015] [Accepted: 08/17/2015] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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UNLABELLED Recent studies implicate TRPV4 receptors in visceral pain signaling and intestinal inflammation. Our aim was to evaluate the role of TRPV4 in the control of gastrointestinal (GI) motility and to establish the underlying mechanisms. We used immunohistochemistry and PCR to study TRPV4 expression in the GI tract. The effect of TRPV4 activation on GI motility was characterized using in vitro and in vivo motility assays. Calcium and nitric oxide (NO) imaging were performed to study the intracellular signaling pathways. Finally, TRPV4 expression was examined in the colon of healthy human subjects. We demonstrated that TRPV4 can be found on myenteric neurons of the colon and is co-localized with NO synthase (NOS-1). In vitro, the TRPV4 agonist GSK1016790A reduced colonic contractility and increased inhibitory neurotransmission. In vivo, TRPV4 activation slowed GI motility and reduced stool production in mouse models mimicking pathophysiological conditions. We also showed that TRPV4 activation inhibited GI motility by reducing NO-dependent Ca(2+) release from enteric neurons. In conclusion, TRPV4 is involved in the regulation of GI motility in health and disease. KEY MESSAGES • Recent studies implicate TRPV4 in pain signaling and intestinal inflammation. • Our aim was to characterize the role of TRPV4 in the control of GI motility. • We found that TRPV4 activation reduced colonic contractility. • Our studies also showed altered TRPV4 mRNA expression in IBS-C patients. • TRPV4 may be a novel pharmacological target in functional GI diseases.
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- J Fichna
- Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.,Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.,Department of Biochemistry, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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- Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Physiology & Pharmacology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.,Hotchkiss Brain Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- II Medizinische Klinik, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Cytobiochemistry, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Cytobiochemistry, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Digestive Tract Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Digestive Tract Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Cytobiochemistry, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Center for Translational Neuroscience, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Dermatology and Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Laboratory of Cell Biology and Histology, Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Pharmacology, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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- Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.,Department of Physiology & Pharmacology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.,Hotchkiss Brain Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada. .,Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada. .,Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich, Marchioninistrasse 15, 81377, Munich, Germany.
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Fichna J, Sobczak M, Mokrowiecka A, Cygankiewicz AI, Zakrzewski PK, Cenac N, Sałaga M, Timmermans JP, Vergnolle N, Małecka-Panas E, Krajewska WM, Storr M. Activation of the endogenous nociceptin system by selective nociceptin receptor agonist SCH 221510 produces antitransit and antinociceptive effect: a novel strategy for treatment of diarrhea-predominant IBS. Neurogastroenterol Motil 2014; 26:1539-50. [PMID: 25041572 DOI: 10.1111/nmo.12390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2014] [Accepted: 06/06/2014] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) is a functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorder, defined by the presence of loose stools and abdominal pain. In search for a novel anti-IBS-D therapy, here we investigated the nociceptin receptor (NOP)-dependent effects in the GI tract. METHODS A novel potent and selective NOP agonist SCH 221510 was used in the study. The effect of NOP activation on mouse intestinal motility was characterized in vitro and in vivo, in physiological conditions and in animal models of hypermotility and diarrhea. Well-established mouse models of visceral pain were used to characterize the antinociceptive effect of the NOP activation. To provide additional evidence that the endogenous nociceptin system is a relevant target for IBS, NOP expression and nociceptin levels were quantified in serum and colonic biopsies from IBS-D patients. KEY RESULTS SCH 221510 produced a potent NOP-mediated inhibitory effect on mouse intestinal motility in vitro and in vivo in physiological conditions. The NOP agonist displayed an antidiarrheal and analgesic action after oral administration in animal models mimicking the symptoms of IBS-D. Studies on human samples revealed a strong decrease in endogenous nociceptin system expression in IBS-D patients compared with healthy controls. CONCLUSIONS & INFERENCES Collectively, mouse and human data suggest that the endogenous nociceptin system is involved in IBS-D and may become a target for anti-IBS-D treatments using potent and selective synthetic NOP agonists.
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- J Fichna
- Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada; Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada; Department of Biochemistry, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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Mokrowiecka A, Sokolowska M, Luczak E, Dudojc M, Wieczfinska J, Kacprzak D, Wierzchniewska-Lawska A, Pawliczak R, Malecka-Panas E. Adiponectin and leptin receptors expression in Barrett's esophagus and normal squamous epithelium in relation to central obesity status. J Physiol Pharmacol 2013; 64:193-199. [PMID: 23756394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2012] [Accepted: 03/26/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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UNLABELLED Esophageal adenocarcinoma incidence is rapidly increasing which may be due to the growing incidence of Barrett's esophagus (BE) and obesity. The mechanisms linking obesity and progression of Barrett's carcinogenesis is poorly understood. The aim of the study was to evaluate the expression of adipokines receptors in BE and in normal squamous epithelium in the same patients in correlation with obesity parameters. METHODS Expression of adiponectin receptors 1 and 2 protein (AdipoR1, AdipoR2) as well as leptin receptor protein (ObR) in biopsies from 27 BE and normal squamous epithelium (N) in the same patients as well as in obese and normal controls were assessed with Western-blot analysis. These correlations were confirmed with the quantitative RT-PCR (qRT-PCR). AdipoR1 and ObR protein levels were similar in BE mucosa and squamous epithelium in the same patients in Western-blot analysis (2303 vs. 2448 OB units; 106927 vs. 103390, respectively; p>0.05). RT-PCR analysis confirmed this observation for AdipoR1, R2 and ObR genes expression (0.11±0.08 vs. 0.19±0.24, p=0.78; 0.24±0.36 vs. 0.33±0.49, p=0.5375; 0.71±0.8 vs. 1.33±2.95, p=1.0; respectively). Using linear correlation analysis we found the positive correlation between AdipoR1 expression in Barrett's epithelium compared to squamous epithelium in the same patients (N) (r=0.5; p=0.008) and between ObR expression in BE and N (r=0.8; p<0.001). The AdipoR1 and ObR protein levels were significantly higher in BE patients compared to controls and obese controls (2303 vs. 895 vs. 1674 and OD units, p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS in opposite to the prior hypothesis adiponectin and leptin receptors activation in BE may be not caused by obesity.
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- A Mokrowiecka
- Department of Digestive Tract Diseases, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.
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Fichna J, Mokrowiecka A, Cygankiewicz AI, Zakrzewski PK, Małecka-Panas E, Janecka A, Krajewska WM, Storr MA. Transient receptor potential vanilloid 4 blockade protects against experimental colitis in mice: a new strategy for inflammatory bowel diseases treatment? Neurogastroenterol Motil 2012; 24:e557-60. [PMID: 22882778 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2982.2012.01999.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Recent reports suggested that the activation of Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid 4 (TRPV4) receptors in the gastrointestinal tract has pro-inflammatory effects. In this study, we demonstrated for the first time that TRPV4 mRNA expression is up-regulated in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). Furthermore, selective blockade of TRPV4 in the 2,4,6-trinitrobenzenesulfonic acid animal model alleviates colitis and pain associated with the intestinal inflammation. Our study indicates that TRPV4 may play a role in mechanisms of defense in intestinal inflammation and that TRPV4 may be an attractive target for future systemic or topic anti-inflammatory treatment in patients with IBD.
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- J Fichna
- Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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Mokrowiecka A, Pinkowski D, Malecka-Panas E, Johnson CD. Clinical, emotional and social factors associated with quality of life in chronic pancreatitis. Pancreatology 2010; 10:39-46. [PMID: 20332660 DOI: 10.1159/000225920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2008] [Accepted: 05/31/2009] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND In chronic pancreatitis (CP), a debilitating, progressive and incurable disease, patients' wellbeing is considerably impaired, but the different factors affecting quality of life (QoL), have not been identified yet. METHODS 69 patients with CP were evaluated (M/F 55/14; mean age 46.6 +/- 10.05 years). Different degrees of pancreatic damage were defined using the Cambridge classification; pain intensity and frequency were assessed using pain index. QoL was measured using EORTC QLQ-C30 and the PAN26 questionnaire. Although developed for pancreatic cancer, the C30/PAN26 has been validated for chronic pancreatitis. RESULTS Digestive symptoms, financial difficulties, fear of future health and general pain scales showed considerable effects of CP on QoL. We observed significant negative correlation between mean QoL scores and pain index in almost all domains (p < 0.001, p < 0.05). Pain intensity affects QoL scales more often than pain frequency. BMI correlated positively with QoL in global health status, altered bowel habits, body image and satisfaction with health care domains (p < 0.01, p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Pain index, BMI, Cambridge classification and disease duration are the most important factors adversely affecting QoL in CP. Measurement of QoL is essential in the disease management and improves the knowledge of psychosocial functioning of these patients. and IAP.
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- A Mokrowiecka
- Department of Digestive Tract Diseases, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.
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Mokrowiecka A, Gasiorowska A, Malecka-Panas E. pANCA and ASCA in the diagnosis of different subtypes of inflammatory bowel disease. Hepatogastroenterology 2007; 54:1443-8. [PMID: 17708273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS The measurement of perinuclear antineutrophil cytoplasmic (pANCA) and anti-Saccharomyces cerevisiae antibodies (ASCA) has recently been suggested as a valuable and noninvasive diagnostic approach in the differentiation of ulcerative colitis (UC), Crohn's disease (CD) and indeterminate colitis (IC). The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of pANCA and ASCA in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) subgroups of different clinical course and to assess their accuracy in differential diagnosis. METHODOLOGY The study was performed in 109 patients: 50 patients with UC, 17 with CD, 18 with IC and 24 non-IBD controls. Antibodies status has been measured with ELISA, using commercial antibody panel by MedTek kits, confirmed by IIF technique using Euroimmun panels. RESULTS Sensitivity and specificity of pANCA+/ ASCA- pattern for UC diagnosis was 36% and 98%; pANCA-/ASCA+ for CD: 35% and 88%, pANCA/ASCA- for IC: 72% and 63%, respectively. In addition the significant positive correlation between antibodies profiles: pANCA+/ASCA- and active disease; pANCA-/ASCA+ and number of operations, as well as the negative correlation between pANCA-/ASCA- and patient's age has been found. CONCLUSIONS Our study lends further support to the opinions that serologic assessment identifies a large subset of different subtypes of IBD patients.
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- A Mokrowiecka
- Department of Digestive Tract Diseases, Medical University of Lodz, Poland.
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Mokrowiecka A, Jurek K, Pińkowski D, Małecka-Panas E. The comparison of Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQL) in patients with GERD, peptic ulcer disease and ulcerative colitis. Adv Med Sci 2006; 51:142-7. [PMID: 17357295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of the study was to compare HRQL in patients with three common gastroenterological chronic conditions: gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease (PUD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), as well as to assess the correlation between HRQL scores and the disease activity in patients with ulcerative colitis. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study group comprised of 45 patients with GERD, 35--with PUD and 30--with UC. Among patients with UC, 7 were in remission, 13--in mild active and 10--with severe phase of the disease, according to Rachmilewitz. HRQL was assessed using 8 domains of Polish version of 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36). RESULTS The highest mean HRQL scores in all groups were obtained in physical and social functioning SF-36 domains. Among patients with GERD and PUD the worst HRQL results were noted in bodily pain subscale; in patients with UC--in general health perception subscale. UC patients with remission showed significantly higher HRQL scores compared with those with mild active and severe phase of the disease; especially in social functioning, mental health and vitality (p < 0.001). Patients with severe UC clinical course had mean HRQL scores statistically lower than those with mild active disease only in vitality and social functioning domains. Mean SF-36 bodily pain parameters were significantly lower in GERD and PUD compared with UC. CONCLUSIONS All the evaluated diseases have a significant negative impact on patients' HRQL parameters, which needs to be considered in those diseases management. The severity of UC clinical course contributes to impaired HRQL.
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- A Mokrowiecka
- Department of Digestive Tract Diseases, Medical University of Lódź, Poland.
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