1
|
Hassanzadeh S, Bahadoram M, Mowla K. Deficiency of adenosine deaminase 2: a challenging differential diagnosis of polyarteritis nodosa. Reumatologia 2023; 61:45-54. [PMID: 36998575 PMCID: PMC10044036 DOI: 10.5114/reum.2023.124878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 04/01/2023] Open
Abstract
Deficiency of adenosine deaminase 2 (DADA2) is an autosomal recessive disorder that was first described in 2014. It is a monogenic disease that is caused by loss-of-function variants in the ADA2 gene. Deficiency of adenosine deaminase 2 involves small- and medium-sized vessels and its clinical presentations include polyarteritis nodosa (PAN)-like features such as livedoid rash, early-onset stroke, hypogammaglobulinemia, hematological abnormalities, and systemic inflammation. Early diagnosis and treatment of DADA2 are crucial as the clinical features could be potentially life-threatening but might be treatable. The first-line treatment of choice in DADA2 is tumor necrosis factor α inhibitors. We aimed to provide an overview of the known pathophysiology, clinical presentations, diagnosis, and treatment of DADA2. A clearer knowledge of DADA2 may help to better diagnose, manage, and improve the clinical outcome of DADA2 patients. However, further studies are required to investigate the genotype-phenotype associations and exact pathophysiology of DADA2.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shakiba Hassanzadeh
- Thalassemia and Hemoglobinopathy Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Iran
| | - Mohammad Bahadoram
- Thalassemia and Hemoglobinopathy Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Iran
| | - Karim Mowla
- Department of Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Iran
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Mowla K, Emami E, Biglari Abhari M, Zununi Vahed S, Mubarak M, Bahadoram M, Maghsoudi AR, Nasri H, Hooshyar N. Ki-67 proliferative index in kidney biopsies of lupus nephritis patients: a preliminary study. Immunopathol Persa 2022. [DOI: 10.34172/ipp.2022.31370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
Abstract
Introduction: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a systemic autoimmune disease that involves multiple organs including the kidneys, skin, joints and serous membranes. Previous studies have shown that elevated Ki-67 indices are correlated with the cellular proliferation and clinical findings in lupus nephritis (LN). Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between glomerular, tubular and interstitial expression of Ki-67 in kidney biopsy specimens of different classes of LN and and various clinicopathological features. Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 16 biopsy-proven LN patients. The diagnosis of LN was based on renal biopsy findings, particularly by immunofluorescence (IF) study. The diagnosis of LN with IF was concluded by the deposition of C1q in association with prominent IgG and C3 deposits and the deposition of IgM and IgA (full-house pattern). The morphologic variables on light microscopy were also examined. In this study, the glomerular (gKi-67), interstitial (iKi-67) and tubular (tKi-67) expressions of Ki-67 were assessed. Results: This study comprised of 16 cases of biopsy-proven LN which were stained for Ki-67 with immunohistochemistry. Of the 16 patients, 13 (81.2%) were females. The mean ± SD of age, quantity of proteinuria and serum creatinine in all patients were 37±11.6 years, 1844±582 mg/d and 1.5±0.93 mg/ dL, respectively. Our study showed that the association between gKi-67, iKi-67, and tKi-67 with age, gender, level of proteinuria and serum creatinine was not significant (P>0.05). The association between Ki-67 with interstitial fibrosis, the number of crescents, and the activity and chronicity percentages was also not significant (P>0.05). Moreover, the relationship of gKi-67 with global versus segmental involvement of the glomeruli was not significant (P>0.05). Furthermore, the correlation of gKi-67 with IgA, IgG, IgM, C3 and C1q deposits was not significant (P>0.05). The association of iKi-67 with age, gender, level of proteinuria and serum creatinine was not significant as well. However, the correlation of iKi-67 with C1q deposits was inversely significant (r=-0.544, P=0.029); however this correlation was not significant with IgA, IgG, IgM and C3 deposits (P>0.05). Conclusion: In this study, the relationship of iKi-67 with C1q deposits suggests that C1q has a significant role in the inflammatory process of LN. Since our study was conducted on a relatively small sample size, it, therefore, requires further investigations on larger samples.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Karim Mowla
- Department of Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Elham Emami
- Pediatric Nephrology Research Center (PNRC), Faculty of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Emam Hosein Hospital, Tehran, Iran
| | - Maryam Biglari Abhari
- Preventive Medicine and Public Health Research Center, Psychosocial Health Research institute, Community and Family Medicine Department, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
| | | | - Muhammed Mubarak
- Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT), Karachi, Pakistan
| | - Mohammad Bahadoram
- Thalassemia and Hemoglobinopathy Research Center, Research Institute of Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Ahmad Reza Maghsoudi
- Department of Internal Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
| | - Hamid Nasri
- Department of Internal Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
- Department of Pathology, Nickan Research Institute, Isfahan, Iran
- Eurasian Nephropathology Society (ENPS), Moscow, Russia
| | - Niloufar Hooshyar
- Department of Internal Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Delavari S, Ghafourian M, Rajaei E, Mowla K, Ghadiri A. Evaluation of CD4+/CD25+/high/CD127low/- Regulatory T Cells in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients. Iran J Immunol 2021; 18:179-187. [PMID: 34596582 DOI: 10.22034/iji.2021.68100.1365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common rheumatoid disease of unknown etiology, determined by the articular cartilage destruction and bone loss. The hallmark of RA is the defect in immune tolerance. Regulatory T cells (Treg) play a critical role in the protection of peripheral tolerance. OBJECTIVE To assess the percentage of CD4+/CD25+/high/CD127low/- Treg cells in peripheral blood of RA patients as compared with the healthy individuals. METHODS The number of CD4+/CD25+/high/CD127low/- Treg cells was assessed by multicolor flow cytometry. The clinical disease activity of RA patients was determined by disease activity score 28 (DAS-28). The correlations of DAS-28 and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) with Treg cells were evaluated. RESULTS The percentage of CD4+/CD25+/high/CD127low/- Treg cells in peripheral blood of RA patients significantly decreased as compared with the healthy individuals (P= 0.0002). The percentage of CD4+/CD25+/high/CD127low/- Treg cells negatively correlated with DAS-28 and ESR. CONCLUSION This study concludes that the defect of Treg cells plays a vital role in the pathogenesis of this disease. Further studies are necessary to determine the role of Treg cells in the clinical course of rheumatoid arthritis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Samaneh Delavari
- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
4
|
Rajaei E, Mowla K, Hayati Q, Ghorbani A, Dargahi-Malamir M, Hesam S, Zayeri ZD. Evaluating the Relationship Between Serum Level of Interleukin-6 and Rheumatoid Arthritis Severity and Disease Activity. Curr Rheumatol Rev 2021; 16:249-255. [PMID: 30727900 DOI: 10.2174/1573397115666190206144223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [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: 10/12/2018] [Revised: 12/27/2018] [Accepted: 01/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
Abstract
AIM The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between Interleukin-6 (IL-6) serum level and the severity and activity of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). METHODS In this cross-sectional study, 120 RA patients referred to the rheumatology clinic, the patients were diagnosed by rheumatologists according to ACR / EULAR 2010 criteria. Based on DAS28 score the patients were divided into 4 groups: Remission, Mild, Moderate and Severe. Each group contained 30 patients. Serum levels of Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR), C-Reactive Protein (CRP), anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide (anti-CCP) and Rheumatoid Factor (RF) and serum levels of IL-6, were measured. The relationship between these factors was measured and compared to the relationship between IL-6 and these factors, and the activity of the disease was evaluated based on DAS-28. RESULTS This study showed that the serum level of IL-6 has a significant relationship with RA activity according to DAS-28 (P value <0.001). There is also a significant relationship between the ESR level, the number of painful joints, and the number of swollen joints, and the severity of the disease based on VAS. CONCLUSION Generally the findings of this study indicate that serum level of IL-6 plays an important role in the severity and activity of RA disease and can be considered as a determining factor in evaluating the severity of RA in RA patients and it is a good guide for a step up or down of treatment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Elham Rajaei
- Golestan Hospital Clinical Research Development Unit, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Karim Mowla
- Golestan Hospital Clinical Research Development Unit, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Qodratollah Hayati
- Golestan Hospital Clinical Research Development Unit, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Ali Ghorbani
- Department of Nephrology, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Mehrdad Dargahi-Malamir
- Golestan Hospital Clinical Research Development Unit, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Saeed Hesam
- Department of Statistics and Epidemiology School of Public Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Zeinab Deris Zayeri
- Golestan Hospital Clinical Research Development Unit, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Gharibdoost F, Salari AH, Salesi M, Ebrahimi Chaharom F, Mottaghi P, Hosseini M, Sahebari M, Nazarinia M, Mirfeizi Z, Shakibi M, Moussavi H, Karimifar M, Mowla K, Karimzadeh H, Anjidani N, Jamshidi A. Assessment of Treatment Safety and Quality of Life in Patients Receiving Etanercept Biosimilar for Autoimmune Arthritis (ASQA): A Multicenter Post-marketing Surveillance Study. Adv Ther 2021; 38:1290-1300. [PMID: 33432540 DOI: 10.1007/s12325-020-01611-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2020] [Accepted: 12/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Phase IV post-marketing surveillance studies are needed to evaluate the real-world safety and effectiveness of drug products. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of biosimilar etanercept (Altebrel, AryoGen Co., Iran) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis (AS), and psoriatic arthritis (PsA). METHODS In this open-label, multicenter, prospective, observational, post-marketing surveillance study, 583 patients received biosimilar etanercept 25 mg twice weekly or 50 mg once weekly and were followed up to 12 months. The primary objective was to evaluate the safety of biosimilar etanercept by documenting all the adverse events in the case report forms throughout the study period. The secondary objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of biosimilar etanercept in study patients, where longitudinal changes in health assessment questionnaire (HAQ), pain, and disease activity scores were assessed. RESULTS A total of 583 patients (44.80 ± 13.09 years of age) were included and followed for an average of 8.12 ± 3.96 months. Among all patients, 172 (29.50%) experienced at least one adverse event, and injection site reaction, abdominal pain, and upper respiratory tract infection were the most common. HAQ scores decreased from 1.32 ± 0.77 at baseline to 0.81 ± 0.61 at 12 months in patients with RA/PsA (p < 0.01) and from 0.82 ± 0.58 at baseline to 0.66 ± 0.63 at 12 months in patients with AS (p = 0.18). Pain scores decreased from 6.49 ± 2.41 at baseline to 3.51 ± 2.39 at 12 months (p < 0.01). CONCLUSION The results demonstrated the real-world safety and effectiveness of biosimilar etanercept in patients with RA, PsA, and AS. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov identifier NCT04582084.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Farhad Gharibdoost
- Rheumatology Research Center, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical, Tehran, Iran
| | - Amir-Hossein Salari
- Department of Rheumatology, Baghiyatollah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
| | - Mansour Salesi
- Department of Rheumatology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
| | | | - Peyman Mottaghi
- Department of Rheumatology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
| | | | - Maryam Sahebari
- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
| | - Mohammadali Nazarinia
- Shiraz Geriatric Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
| | - Zahra Mirfeizi
- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
| | - Mohammadreza Shakibi
- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Institute of Basic and Clinical Physiology Sciences, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
| | - Hamidreza Moussavi
- Department of Rheumatology, Noor and Aliasghar Hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
| | - Mansour Karimifar
- Department of Rheumatology, Alzahra Hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
| | - Karim Mowla
- Department of Rheumatology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur Medical Sciences University, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Hadi Karimzadeh
- Department of Rheumatology, Alzahra Hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
| | | | - Ahmadreza Jamshidi
- Rheumatology Research Center, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical, Tehran, Iran.
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Mowla K, Shahbazian H, Sharif Najafi A, Ghorbani A. Musculoskeletal manifestation of kidney transplant recipients. J Renal Inj Prev 2020. [DOI: 10.34172/jrip.2022.26810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
Abstract
Introduction: Kidney transplantation has been established as an effective treatment method for patients with end-stage renal disease. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints following kidney transplant. Patient and Methods: We designed a retrospective-descriptive study on kidney transplant recipients. This study was performed on medical records of 1189 kidney transplant patients referring to the kidney transplantation ward of Golestan hospital (Ahvaz, Iran). Results: The mean age of the participants was 42.8 ± 13.5 years. Out of the 1189 patients, 231 (22.3%) had musculoskeletal manifestations, with the most prevalent problem being non-inflammatory pain (41.4%). Additionally, degenerative joint disease, especially in the lumbar spine, was the most common clinical finding in this study (24%). Besides, hypovitaminose D (71.4%) and elevated parathyroid hormone levels (51.3%) and hyperuricemia (50.8%) were the most common laboratory abnormalities observed in our patients. Conclusion: Approximately 22.3% of our renal transplant patients had musculoskeletal manifestations. Attention to earlier detection of these manifestations through regular examinations would reduce the complications and burden of the disease.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Karim Mowla
- Unit of Rheumatology, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Science, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Hajieh Shahbazian
- Health Research Institute, Diabetes Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Science, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Asghar Sharif Najafi
- School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Science, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Ali Ghorbani
- 4Chronic Renal Failure Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Science, Ahvaz, Iran
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Saki J, Mowla K, Arjmand R, Kazemi F, Fallahizadeh S. Prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii and Toxocara canis Among Myositis Patients in the Southwest of Iran. Infect Disord Drug Targets 2020; 21:43-48. [PMID: 31889500 DOI: 10.2174/1871526520666191231123159] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2019] [Revised: 12/02/2019] [Accepted: 12/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Parasitic myositis is caused by some parasites, such as Toxoplasma gondii) T. gondii (and Toxocara canis (T. canis). So, the aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence T. gondii and T. canis in patients with myositis and healthy individuals. METHODS A total of 108 samples were randomly selected as the control (54 healthy individuals) and test (54 myositis patients) groups. IgG and IgM antibodies (Ab) against T. gondii and IgG Ab against T. canis were measured by the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The detection of chronic and acute toxoplasmosis was performed by the ELISA IgG avidity. The presence of T. gondii in the blood was evaluated using the nested polymerase chain reaction (nested-PCR). RESULTS Of 108, 33 (30.6%) cases were positive for IgG against T. gondii that 19 (35.2%) and 14 (25.9%) were observed in myositis patients and healthy individuals, respectively (P=0.296). Of 19 positive cases, 12 (63.2%) and 7 (36.8%) cases were detected as chronic and acute toxoplasmosis, respectively, while, all positive cases in the control group had chronic toxoplasmosis (P=0.013). One (1.9%) sample was positive for anti- T. gondii IgM and two (3.7%) samples were positive for IgG against T. canis by the ELISA that these positive cases were observed only in myositis patients (P=1.000 P=0.495, respectively). B1 T. gondii gene was amplified in 12 (63.2%) and 1 (7.1%) in myositis patients and healthy subjects (P=0.001). CONCLUSION Our findings showed that there was a relatively high prevalence of acute toxoplasmosis in myositis patients in comparison with the control subjects in the Southwest of Iran.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jasem Saki
- Department of Medical Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Karim Mowla
- Department of Rheumatology, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Reza Arjmand
- Department of Medical Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Forough Kazemi
- Department of Medical Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Somayeh Fallahizadeh
- Department of Medical Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Momeni M, Asadzadeh M, Mowla K, Hanafi MG, Gharibvand MM, Sahraeizadeh A. Sensitivity and specificity assessment of DWI and ADC for the diagnosis of osteoporosis in postmenopausal patients. Radiol Med 2019; 125:68-74. [PMID: 31531809 DOI: 10.1007/s11547-019-01080-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2019] [Accepted: 09/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE In this study, we prospectively investigated the diagnostic capability of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DWI) in assessing vertebral marrow changes in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sixty postmenopausal women (mean age 60.2 ± 6.11 years) underwent both dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) of the spine and MRI. Results were acquired from each patient's L2 to L4, for a total of 180 lumbar vertebrae. Based on bone mineral density (BMD) measurements obtained from DEXA, the vertebrae were divided into three groups as follows: normal (n = 52), osteopenic (n = 92), and osteoporotic (n = 36). DWI of the vertebral body was performed to assess the apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC). The ADC outcomes were compared among the three groups and correlated with BMD. RESULTS ADC values (× 10-6 mm2/s) were significantly lower in the osteoporotic group (135.67 ± 44.10) in comparison to the normal group (561.85 ± 190.37) (P = 0.0001). The results showed a positive correlation between ADC and BMD values (r = 0.748, P = 0.0001). In receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis, the area under the curve for DWI was 0.912 (P = 0.001). A cut-off value of 400 mm2/s for the diagnosis of osteoporosis; had sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value of 90.90%, 83.34%, 88.89%, 93.75%, and 76.93%, respectively. CONCLUSION ADC values correlated positively with BMD in women. DWI can allow quantitative evaluation of bone marrow changes and osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mohammad Momeni
- Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Mohammad Asadzadeh
- Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
| | - Karim Mowla
- Department of Rheumatology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Mohammad Ghasem Hanafi
- Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Mohammad Momen Gharibvand
- Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Aliakbar Sahraeizadeh
- Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Rajaei E, Haybar H, Mowla K, Zayeri ZD. Metformin one in a Million Efficient Medicines for Rheumatoid Arthritis Complications: Inflammation, Osteoblastogenesis, Cardiovascular Disease, Malignancies. Curr Rheumatol Rev 2019; 15:116-122. [PMID: 30019648 DOI: 10.2174/1573397114666180717145745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [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: 04/17/2018] [Revised: 06/15/2018] [Accepted: 07/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Rheumatoid arthritis is a widespread autoimmune disease and inflammation and bone destruction are two main issues in rheumatoid arthritis. OBJECTIVE To discussing metformin effects on rheumatoid arthritis complications. METHODS We conducted a narrative literature search including clinical trials, experimental studies on laboratory animals and cell lines. Our search covered Medline, PubMed and Google Scholar databases from 1999 until 2018. We used the terms" Metformin; Rheumatoid arthritis; Cardiovascular disease; Cancer; Osteoblastogenesis. DISCUSSION Inflammatory pro-cytokines such as Interlukin-6 play important roles in T. helper 17 cell lineage differentiation. Interlukin-6 and Tumor Necrosis Factor-α activate Janus kinase receptors signal through signaling transducer and activator of transcription signaling pathway which plays important role in inflammation, bone destruction and cancer in rheumatoid arthritis patients. Interlukin-6 and Tumor Necrosis Factor-α synergistically activate signaling transducer and activator of transcription and Nuclear Factor-kβ pathways and both cytokines increase the chance of cancer development in rheumatoid arthritis patients. Metformin is AMPK activators that can suppress mTOR, STAT3 and HIF-1 so AMPK activation plays important role in suppressing inflammation and osteoclastogenesis and decreasing cancer. CONCLUSION Metformin effect on AMPK and mTOR pathways gives the capability to change Treg/Th17 balance and decrease Th17 differentiation and inflammation, osteoclastogenesis and cancers in RA patients. Metformin can be useful in protecting bones especially in first stages of RA and it can decrease inflammation, CVD and cancer in RA patients so Metformin beside DAMARs can be useful in increasing RA patients' life quality with less harm and cost.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Elham Rajaei
- Golestan Hospital Clinical Research Development Unit, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Habib Haybar
- Department of Cardiology, Atherosclerosis Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Karim Mowla
- Golestan Hospital Clinical Research Development Unit, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Zeinab D Zayeri
- Golestan Hospital Clinical Research Development Unit, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Helli B, Shahi MM, Mowla K, Jalali MT, Haghighian HK. A randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial, evaluating the sesamin supplement effects on proteolytic enzymes, inflammatory markers, and clinical indices in women with rheumatoid arthritis. Phytother Res 2019; 33:2421-2428. [PMID: 31309643 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [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: 02/21/2019] [Revised: 06/10/2019] [Accepted: 06/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
Abstract
Inflammation is one of the main characteristics of rheumatoid arthritis. Based on the antiinflammatory properties of sesame, this study was conducted to evaluate the sesamin supplement effects on serum levels of some proteolytic enzymes, inflammatory biomarkers, and clinical indices in women with rheumatoid arthritis. In this randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial, 44 patients were randomly divided in intervention and control groups. Patients received 200-mg/day sesamin supplement or placebo in the intervention and control group for 6 weeks. Serum levels of proteolytic enzymes (hyaluronidase, aggrecanase, and matrix metalloproteinases-3) and inflammatory biomarkers (hs-CRP, IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, and cyclooxygenase-2) were measured with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay method at the beginning and end of the study. After intervention, serum levels of hyaluronidase and matrix metalloproteinases-3 decreased significantly in sesamin group. Also, serum levels of hs-CRP, TNF-α, and cyclooxygenase-2 in intervention group were significantly decreased in intervention group compared with placebo group. Sesamin supplementation also caused a significant reduction in the number of tender joints and severity of pain in these patients. According to the results, it seems that the sesamin by reducing inflammatory mediators can relieve clinical symptoms and pathological changes that caused by inflammatory impairment in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Bizhan Helli
- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Paramedical, Ahvaz Jundishapur Medical Sciences University, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Majid Mohammad Shahi
- Department of Nutrition, Hyperlipidemia Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur Medical Sciences University, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Karim Mowla
- Department of Rheumatology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur Medical Sciences University, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Mohammad Taha Jalali
- Department of Nutrition, Hyperlipidemia Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur Medical Sciences University, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Hossein Khadem Haghighian
- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Health, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran.,Metabolic Diseases Research Center, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Mowla K, Goli NA, Nezhad RK, Zayeri ZD, Mal-Amir MD, Rajaei E. Association of erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein and clinical findings with HLA-DQ8 allele in Rheumatoid Arthritis patients. Russ Open Med J 2019. [DOI: 10.15275/rusomj.2019.0108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
|
12
|
|
13
|
Rajaee E, Ghorbani A, Mowla K, Zakerkish M, Mohebi M, Dargahi-Malamir M. The Relationship between Serum Level of Vitamin D3 and the Severity of New Onset Rheumatoid Arthritis Activity. J Clin Diagn Res 2017; 11:OC28-OC30. [PMID: 28511431 DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2017/24014.9486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [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: 09/07/2016] [Accepted: 12/23/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a systemic inflammatory disease which typically involves wrists, ankles, and finally every joint. Some of studies have reported a reverse relationship between the level of vitamin D and RA severity. AIM The present study was carried out in order to check the potential relationship between the level of vitamin D and RA severity. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ninety-three patients with RA with onset in recent three months (new onset RA), and 31 patients without RA were chosen as the control group. The patients all aged under 75 years and were diagnosed by a rheumatologist. The serum level of vitamin D was measured through blood test by chemiluminescence method by taking a blood sample of 5 cc. The relationship between the average level of vitamin D and disease severity was analyzed based on scoring scale of DAS28 in different groups with RA. The significant level of the above mentioned tests was set at p<0.05. Data analysis was carried out using SPSS 20.0. RESULTS The results of the present study indicated that there was no significant relationship between the two groups in terms of the serum level of vitamin D. Since the subgroups of the patients are not homogenous in terms of age and based on disease severity, ANOVA and chi-square were used to modify this heterogeneity and compare vitamin D levels in patients based on disease severity. The results indicated that there was a significant difference between the three groups of patients in terms of disease severity, such that disease severity rose with a decrease in the serum level of vitamin D, (p-value <0.001). CONCLUSION There was a significant reverse relationship between the serum level of vitamin D and RA severity based on Das Score 28. Therefore, it is recommended that if there is a lack of or insufficient amounts of this vitamin in the body, vitamin D supply needs to be optimized along with other standard medications in order to reduce the RA severity.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Elham Rajaee
- Faculty, Department of Rheumatology, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Ali Ghorbani
- Associate Professor, Department of Nephrology, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Karim Mowla
- Faculty, Department of Rheumatology, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Mehrnoosh Zakerkish
- Faculty, Department of Endocrinology, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Maryam Mohebi
- Faculty, Department of Internal Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Mehrdad Dargahi-Malamir
- Faculty, Department of Internal Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Ghoochani N, Karandish M, Mowla K, Haghighizadeh MH, Jalali MT. The effect of pomegranate juice on clinical signs, matrix metalloproteinases and antioxidant status in patients with knee osteoarthritis. J Sci Food Agric 2016; 96:4377-4381. [PMID: 26804926 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.7647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2015] [Revised: 01/18/2016] [Accepted: 01/19/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the commonest forms of musculoskeletal disorders that leads to joint degeneration and has a major impact on patients' quality of life. Experimental and in vitro studies have suggested the protective roles of pomegranate juice (PJ) as a rich antioxidant source for mitigating cartilage inflammation. In this interventional study, 38 patients with knee OA were randomly divided into two groups: PJ or control for 6 weeks to evaluate the effect of this intervention on clinical signs, inflammation and antioxidant status. RESULTS Significant decreases in Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis index (WOMAC) total score (P = 0.01), stiffness score (P = 0.00) and physical function score (P = 0.01) were observed in PJ group after the intervention. The means of serum levels of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-13 was significantly decreased (P = 0.02) and glutathione peroxidase was increased in the intervention group compared with the control group after the study period (P = 0.02). CONCLUSIONS According to the findings of this clinical trial, PJ consumption can improve physical function and stiffness, decrease breakdown cartilage enzymes and increase antioxidant status in patients with knee OA. © 2016 Society of Chemical Industry.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Nasrin Ghoochani
- Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases Research Centre, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Majid Karandish
- Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases Research Centre, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Karim Mowla
- Department of Internal Medicine, Golestan Hospital, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Mohammad Hossein Haghighizadeh
- Department of Biostatics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Mohammad Taha Jalali
- Hyperlipidemia Research Centre, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Ghavipour M, Sotoudeh G, Tavakoli E, Mowla K, Hasanzadeh J, Mazloom Z. Pomegranate extract alleviates disease activity and some blood biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress in Rheumatoid Arthritis patients. Eur J Clin Nutr 2016; 71:92-96. [DOI: 10.1038/ejcn.2016.151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2016] [Revised: 06/17/2016] [Accepted: 07/06/2016] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
|
16
|
Mowla K, Rajai E, Ghorbani A, Dargahi-Malamir M, Bahadoram M, Mohammadi S. Effect of Atorvastatin on the Disease Activity and Severity of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial. J Clin Diagn Res 2016; 10:OC32-6. [PMID: 27437268 DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2016/16538.7814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [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: 08/29/2015] [Accepted: 12/30/2015] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION HMG-CoA (3-hydroxy-3- methylglutary lcoenzyme A) reductase inhibitors (statins) have anti-inflammatory properties which may be particularly useful in rheumatoid arthritis to suppress disease activity and inflammatory factors. AIM The purpose of this clinical trial was to determine anti-inflammatory properties of statins in rheumatoid arthritis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Eighty Iranian patients with rheumatoid arthritis, aged between 19 to 75 years were recruited to take part in this randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled trial. Subjects were randomly allocated to two groups to take atorvastatin or placebo 40 mg daily as an adjunct to current disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) treatment. Disease Activity Score-28 (DAS28), C-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), swollen joint count (SJC) & tender joint count (TJC) were assessed before and after three months intervention. RESULTS Analysis was based on intention to treat. DAS28 significantly declined in the atorvastatin group in comparison with placebo (p< 0.001). SJC, TJC, CRP and ESR also were significantly dropped in the atorvastatin group in comparison with placebo. CONCLUSION It can be concluded that atorvastatin can suppress RA activity and inflmmatory factors in RA patients for high to moderate grade of inflmmation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Karim Mowla
- Faculty, Department of Rheumatology, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences , Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Elham Rajai
- Faculty, Department of Rheumatology, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences , Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Ali Ghorbani
- Faculty, Department of Nephrology, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences , Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Mehrdad Dargahi-Malamir
- Faculty, Department of Internal Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences , Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Mohammad Bahadoram
- Medical Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences , Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Shooka Mohammadi
- Dietetics and Nutritional Sciences Programmes, School of Healthcare Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia , Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Rajaei E, Mowla K, Ghorbani A, Bahadoram S, Bahadoram M, Dargahi-Malamir M. The Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Patients With Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Receiving DMARDs Therapy: Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial. Glob J Health Sci 2015; 8:18-25. [PMID: 26925896 PMCID: PMC4965662 DOI: 10.5539/gjhs.v8n7p18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2015] [Accepted: 09/20/2015] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: Rheumatoid arthritis is a symmetric peripheral polyarthritis of unknown etiology that, untreated or if unresponsive the therapy, typically leads to deformity and destruction of joints due to erosion of cartilage and bone. Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to reduce morning stiffness, the number of tender joints and swollen joints in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. This study is designed for evaluation of omega-3 effects on disease activity and remission of rheumatoid arthritis in DMARDs treated patients and on weight changes and reduction of analgesic drugs consumption versus placebo. Methods: Sixty patients with active rheumatoid arthritis (49 female and 11 male) underwent rheumatologist examination and disease activity score were calculated. Then patients were enrolled in this 12 week, double blind, randomized, placebo- controlled study. The patients in both groups continued their pre study standard treatment. The patients were visited every 4 weeks, 4 times and data were recorded. Results: Significant improvement in the patient’s global evaluation and in the physician’s assessment of disease was observed in those taking omega-3. The proportions of patients who improved and of those who were able to reduce their concomitant analgesic medication were significantly greater with omega-3 consumption. There were no weight changes. Conclusion: Daily supplementation with omega-3 results has significant clinical benefit and may reduce the need for concomitant analgesic consumption without weight changes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Elham Rajaei
- Department of Rheumatology, Golestan Hospital, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran..
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
18
|
Ghoochani N, Karandish M, Mowla K, Haghighizadeh MH, Khorami M, Jalali MT. The Effects of Pomegranate Juice on Proinflammatory Cytokines and Physical Function in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [DOI: 10.17795/jjhr-26558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
|
19
|
Helli B, Mowla K, Mohammadshahi M, Jalali MT. Effect of Sesamin Supplementation on Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Women with Rheumatoid Arthritis. J Am Coll Nutr 2015; 35:300-7. [DOI: 10.1080/07315724.2015.1005198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
|
20
|
Mohammad-Shahi M, Mowla K, Haidari F, Zarei M, Choghakhori R. Soy milk consumption, markers of inflammation and oxidative stress in women with rheumatoid arthritis: A randomised cross-over clinical trial. Nutr Diet 2015. [DOI: 10.1111/1747-0080.12174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Majid Mohammad-Shahi
- Hyperlipidemia Research Centre; Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences; Ahvaz Iran
| | - Karim Mowla
- Department of Rheumatology; Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences; Ahvaz Iran
| | - Fatemeh Haidari
- Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases Research Centre; Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences; Ahvaz Iran
| | - Mehdi Zarei
- Department of Food Hygiene, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz; Ahvaz Iran
| | - Razieh Choghakhori
- Departments of Nutritional Science, Student Research Committee; Arvand International Division; Ahvaz Iran
| |
Collapse
|
21
|
Shahbazian H, Mowla K, Shahbazian HB, Peydayesh B, Ehsanpour A. Efficacy and safety of alendronate in the prevention of bone loss in renal transplant recipients. Indian J Nephrol 2007. [DOI: 10.4103/0971-4065.37022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
|
22
|
Nadji A, Davatchi F, Shahram F, Jamshidi A, Chams C, Akbarian M, Gharibdoost F, Mowla K. The comparison of ankylosing spondylitis in Behçet's disease and normal population. A control study. Adv Exp Med Biol 2003; 528:449-53. [PMID: 12918742 DOI: 10.1007/0-306-48382-3_91] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- A Nadji
- Behcet's Disease Unit, Rheumatology Research Center, Tehran University for Medical Sciences, Shariati Hospital, Tehran, Iran
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|