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Perea V, Urquizu X, Valverde M, Macias M, Carmona A, Esteve E, Escribano G, Pons N, Giménez O, Gironés T, Simó-Servat A, Domenech A, Alonso-Carril N, Quirós C, Amor AJ, López E, Barahona MJ. Influence of Maternal Diabetes on the Risk of Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Offspring in the Prenatal and Postnatal Periods. Diabetes Metab J 2022; 46:912-922. [PMID: 35488357 PMCID: PMC9723192 DOI: 10.4093/dmj.2021.0340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND This study aimed to evaluate the influence of maternal diabetes in the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring in the prenatal and postnatal periods. METHODS This cohort study included singleton gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) pregnancies >22 weeks' gestation with live newborns between 1991 and 2008. The control group was randomly selected and matched (1:2) for maternal age, weeks of gestation and birth year. Cox regression models estimated the effect of GDM on the risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and maternal type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Moreover, interaction between maternal T2DM and GDM-ADHD relationship was evaluated. RESULTS Children (n=3,123) were included (1,073 GDM; 2,050 control group). The median follow-up was 18.2 years (interquartile range, 14.2 to 22.3) (n=323 with ADHD, n=36 with ASD, and n=275 from women who developed T2DM). GDM exposure was associated with ADHD (hazard ratio [HR]crude, 1.67; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.33 to 2.07) (HRadjusted, 1.64; 95% CI, 1.31 to 2.05). This association remained significant regardless of the treatment (diet or insulin) and diagnosis after 26 weeks of gestation. Children of mothers who developed T2DM presented higher rates of ADHD (14.2 vs. 10%, P=0.029). However, no interaction was found when T2DM was included in the GDM and ADHD models (P>0.05). GDM was not associated with an increased risk of ASD (HRadjusted, 1.46; 95% CI, 0.74 to 2.84). CONCLUSION Prenatal exposure to GDM increases the risk of ADHD in offspring, regardless of GDM treatment complexity. However, postnatal exposure to maternal T2DM was not related to the development of ADHD.
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- Verónica Perea
- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, University Hospital Mutua de Terrassa, Terrassa, Spain
- Corresponding author: Verónica Perea https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8104-7326 Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, University Hospital Mutua de Terrassa, Dr Robert 5, 08221, Terrassa, Spain E-mail:
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, University Hospital Mutua de Terrassa, Terrassa, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, University Hospital Mutua de Terrassa, Terrassa, Spain
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, University Hospital Mutua de Terrassa, Terrassa, Spain
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, University Hospital Mutua de Terrassa, Terrassa, Spain
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, University Hospital Mutua de Terrassa, Terrassa, Spain
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, University Hospital Mutua de Terrassa, Terrassa, Spain
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, University Hospital Mutua de Terrassa, Terrassa, Spain
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, University Hospital Mutua de Terrassa, Terrassa, Spain
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, University Hospital Mutua de Terrassa, Terrassa, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, University Hospital Mutua de Terrassa, Terrassa, Spain
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, University Hospital Mutua de Terrassa, Terrassa, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, University Hospital Mutua de Terrassa, Terrassa, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, University Hospital Mutua de Terrassa, Terrassa, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, University Hospital Mutua de Terrassa, Terrassa, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, University Hospital Mutua de Terrassa, Terrassa, Spain
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Perea V, Simó-Servat A, Quirós C, Alonso-Carril N, Valverde M, Urquizu X, Amor AJ, López E, Barahona MJ. Role of Excessive Weight Gain During Gestation in the Risk of ADHD in Offspring of Women With Gestational Diabetes. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2022; 107:e4203-e4211. [PMID: 36073965 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgac483] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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CONTEXT Although attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been associated with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and maternal obesity, excessive weight gain (EWG) during pregnancy has scarcely been evaluated. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to assess the joint effect of maternal weight and EWG on the risk of ADHD in offspring of GDM pregnancies. METHODS In this cohort study of singleton births >22 weeks of gestation of women with GDM between 1991 and 2008, gestational weight gain above the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) recommendations was classified into EWG. Cox-regression models estimated the effect of maternal pregestational weight and EWG on the risk of ADHD (identified from medical records), adjusted for pregnancy outcomes and GDM-related variables. RESULTS Of 1036 children who were included, with a median follow-up of 17.7 years, 135 (13%) were diagnosed with ADHD. ADHD rates according to pregestational maternal weight were 1/14 (7.1%) for underweight, 62/546 (11.4%) for normal weight, 40/281 (14.2%) for overweight, and 32/195 (16.4%) for obesity. Only maternal obesity was independently associated with ADHD (HRadjusted 1.66 [95% CI, 1.07-2.60]), but not maternal overweight or EWG. On evaluating the joint contribution of maternal weight and EWG, maternal obesity with EWG was associated with the highest risk of ADHD (vs normal weight without EWG; HRadjusted 2.13 [95% CI, 1.14-4.01]). Pregestational obesity without EWG was no longer associated (HRadjusted 1.36 [95% CI, 0.78-2.36]). CONCLUSION Among GDM pregnancies, pregestational obesity was associated with a higher risk of ADHD in offspring. Nonetheless, when gestational weight gain was taken into account, only the joint association of obesity and EWG remained significant.
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- Verónica Perea
- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, 08221 Terrassa, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, 08221 Terrassa, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, 08221 Terrassa, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, 08221 Terrassa, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, 08221 Terrassa, Spain
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, 08221 Terrassa, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, 08221 Terrassa, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, 08221 Terrassa, Spain
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Amor AJ, Vinagre I, Valverde M, Alonso-Carril N, Urquizu X, Meler E, López E, Giménez M, Codina L, Conget I, Barahona MJ, Perea V. Erratum to 'Novel glycoproteins identify preclinical atherosclerosis among women with previous preeclampsia regardless of type 1 diabetes status' [Nutrition, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Diseases 31 (2021) 3407-3414]. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2022; 32:1070. [PMID: 35067444 DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2021.11.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Antonio J Amor
- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Spain.
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Spain
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Spain
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- Fetal iþD Fetal Medicine Research Center, BCNatal-Barcelona Center for Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine (Hospital Clínic and Hospital Sant Joan de Déu), IDIBAPS, University of Barcelona, Spain
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Spain; CIBER de Diabetes y Enfermedades Metabólicas Asociadas (CIBERDEM), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Spain; CIBER de Diabetes y Enfermedades Metabólicas Asociadas (CIBERDEM), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Spain.
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Amor AJ, Vinagre I, Valverde M, Alonso N, Urquizu X, Meler E, López E, Giménez M, Codina L, Conget I, Barahona MJ, Perea V. Novel glycoproteins identify preclinical atherosclerosis among women with previous preeclampsia regardless of type 1 diabetes status. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2021; 31:3407-3414. [PMID: 34663538 DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2021.08.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [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: 05/04/2021] [Revised: 07/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Information regarding inflammation and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in type 1 diabetes (T1D) or preeclampsia (PE) is scarce. We assessed differences in inflammation markers according to the presence of both conditions and their association with atherosclerosis. METHODS AND RESULTS We recruited 112 women without CVD and last pregnancy ≥5 years previously (n = 28 per group): a)T1D and PE; b)T1D without PE; c)PE without T1D; and d)Controls (without T1D or PE). Groups were matched by several CVD risk factors, and diabetes duration and retinopathy in T1D. Carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) and plaque presence (IMT ≥1.5 mm) were assessed by ultrasonography. Inflammatory markers included classical variables (leucocytes and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein [hsCRP]) and glycoproteins by nuclear magnetic resonance (1H-NMR) spectroscopy (GlycA, GlycB, GlycF and the height/width [H/W] ratios of GlycA and GlycB). The age of the participants was 44.9 ± 7.8 years, and 20.5% harbored plaque. There were no differences in inflammatory markers among the four study groups. Overall, in multivariate-adjusted models, all 1H-NMR-glycoproteins (except GlycB) were positively associated with IMT measures (IMT of bulb and maximum-IMT of any carotid segment; p < 0.05). After dividing the sample according to PE status, previous findings remained largely unchanged. Furthermore, GlycF was independently associated with carotid plaque only in PE group (OR 5.08 [1.03-25.01] per 0.1 log-increments, p = 0.046). Neither leucocytes nor hsCRP were related to atherosclerosis. Regarding T1D status, non-uniform results were observed. CONCLUSIONS High 1H-NMR-glycoprotein concentrations have a negative impact on carotid atherosclerosis among women with preeclampsia, regardless of T1D status.
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- Antonio J Amor
- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Spain.
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Spain
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Spain
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- Fetal i+D Fetal Medicine Research Center, BCNatal-Barcelona Center for Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine (Hospital Clínic and Hospital Sant Joan de Déu), IDIBAPS, University of Barcelona, Spain
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Spain; CIBER de Diabetes y Enfermedades Metabólicas Asociadas (CIBERDEM), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Spain; CIBER de Diabetes y Enfermedades Metabólicas Asociadas (CIBERDEM), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Spain.
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Garcia Hernandez S, Ortiz-Genga M, Ochoa JP, Lamounier A, Fernandez X, Cardenas I, Garcia-Giustiniani D, Brogger MN, Fernandez G, Valverde M, Monserrat L, McKenna WJ. Genetic variants as determinants of outcome in lamin A/C-related cardiac disease. Eur Heart J 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.3327] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background
Current guidelines for the diagnosis and management of familial dilated cardiomyopathy highlight the variables “male sex” and “non-missense type variants” as risk factors for malignant ventricular arrhythmias.
Objective
Quantitative evaluation of prognostic differences between different LMNA variants associated with cardio-laminopathy.
Method
Analysis of cardiac event-free survival (sudden death, major arrhythmic events, death from heart failure and transplantation) with Kaplan-Meier approach in relation to gender & variant LMNA type. The data come from a specific database containing information on more than 1200 carriers of disease-causing LMNA variants. In the first analysis, the groups of comparison were truncating-type variants (LMNAtv) VS the global of pathogenic missense variants in the gene associated with cardiolaminopathy (LMNAm), segregated by gender. In the second analysis, it was considered missense LMNA affecting different residues (p.Arg190, p.Arg377 and p.Arg541), located in different functional domains, with enough data for comparison and with statistically different clinical behavior from that of global pathogenic variants in the gene. They were compared with the group of LMNAtv variants, as reference. The variants included were p.Arg377Cys/His, p.Arg541Cys/Ser/Gly/Pro/His and p.Arg190Trp/Gln/Pro, all of them pathogenic and associated with cardio-laminopathy.
Results
No significant differences were observed in survival between LMNAtv versus LMNAm variants (log rank=0.56) with slightly worse outcomes in males (log rank 0.03). Median survival time was 56 years for men compared to 60 years for women with LMNAtv, and 55 years compared to 66 years, respectively, among carriers of LMNAm (analysis A). In analysis B, statistically significant differences were observed between the groups considered (Log Rank p<0.001). These differences were also clinically relevant (median survival time in groups p.Arg377, LMNAtv, p.Arg190 and p.Arg541 was 60, 58, 50 and 35 years, respectively). Importantly, more than 70% of the cardiac events observed were related to major ventricular arrhythmic episodes.
Conclusions
This quantitative analysis demonstrates that certain missense variants in LMNA may have a similar and even more adverse clinical course than the set of truncation-type variants. These findings highlight the relevance of the specific variant rather than the variant type in guiding actionable therapies to prevent adverse outcomes. Regarding the differences observed between genders, even though they are statistically significant, their magnitude could be clinically not relevant.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: Private company. Main funding source(s): Health in Code
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Valverde M, Garcia Hernandez S, Brogger MN, Fernandez G, Cardenas I, Garcia-Gustiniani D, Fernandez X, Lamounier A, Ochoa JP, Ortiz-Genga M, Monserrat L, McKenna W. Specific actin (ACTC1) missense variants are associated with different overlapping clinical phenotypes and outcomes. Eur Heart J 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.1576] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Introduction
Pathogenic variants in ACTC1 have been associated with hypertrophic (HCM), dilated (DCM), and left ventricular non-compaction (LVNC) cardiomyopathies. Phenotypes often overlap and atrial septal defects have also been reported. Prognostic data on carriers of these variants are scarce.
Methods and results
The proprietary database of a cardiovascular genetic laboratory was examined to assess penetrance and survival in the 438 carriers (191 families) of 75 missense variants in ACTC1 associated with disease. Their mean age at diagnosis was 32.4 (±18.7) years; 52% were male. The diagnosis was isolated HCM in 47%, LVNC in 17%, and DCM in 9%. LVNC with either HCM or DCM was present in an additional 8%; 13% had an atrial septal defect. Among carriers with echocardiographic information, left ventricular dilatation and dysfunction were described in 13% and 16%, respectively. Ventricular arrhythmias and conduction defects were reported in 94 and 93 carriers. Percentages have not been calculated for the latter, as we cannot ensure a denominator in whom cardiac conduction defects and arrhythmias were certainly discarded.
Overall, 50% of carriers were diagnosed by age 45, and 10% had experienced a major cardiac event. The p.Leu10Met and p.His90Tyr variants (23% of all carriers) demonstrated lower penetrance and a better prognosis than the p.Glu101Lys variant and the other missense variants.
Conclusions
Missense variants in ACTC1 are associated with a range of phenotypes that often overlap. Overall, penetrance and outcomes are age-dependent with a moderate rate of major cardiac events, which are highly dependent on the specific disease-causing variant
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None. Figure 1. The graph shows the percentage of carriers of pathogenic or likely pathogenic missense variants in the ACTC1 gene diagnosed at different ages. Considering all the missense variants in ACTC (in red), 50% of carriers had been diagnosed by age 45. It is worth highlighting the percentage of diagnosis (>15%) in the first 15 years of life, which is higher than the figure usually observed in sarcomeric hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.Figure 2. The graph shows the survival free of major cardiovascular events (sudden, heart failure, stroke-related death, appropriate ICD therapy and heart transplant) in individuals with missense variants in ACTC1. Carriers and affected relatives without genetic study were included. Events were infrequent in two of the most informative variants (p.Leu10Met and p.His90Tyr), and significantly different compared with carriers of the other missense variants (p=0.036 for p.Leu10Met and p=0.015 for p.His90Tyr).
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- M Valverde
- Health In Code, Cardiology, La Coruña, Spain
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- Health In Code, Cardiology, La Coruña, Spain
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- Health In Code, Cardiology, La Coruña, Spain
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- Health In Code, Cardiology, La Coruña, Spain
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- Health In Code, Cardiology, La Coruña, Spain
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- Health In Code, Cardiology, La Coruña, Spain
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- Health In Code, Cardiology, La Coruña, Spain
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- Health In Code, Cardiology, La Coruña, Spain
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- Health In Code, Cardiology, La Coruña, Spain
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Brogger MN, Fernandez Ferro G, Cardenas Reyes I, Ochoa JP, Garcia Hernandez S, Valverde M, Fernandez X, Garcia Giustiniani D, Lamounier A, De La Higuera Romero L, Ortiz Genga M, Monserrat L, McKenna WJ. Narrowing of the neonatal region in the FBN1 gene. Eur Heart J 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.1988] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Abstract
Background
Neonatal Marfan syndrome (MFS) is considered the most severe form of MFS and is characterized by early childhood death due to congestive heart failure. It has been suggested that genetic variants associated with this clinical presentation, cluster in a specific region between exons 24 and 32. It has been reported that patients carrying genetic variants in these exons have worse prognosis.
Purpose
Our purpose was to analyze cardiovascular outcome by location of the genetic variants in the “neonatal region” of the FBN1 gene.
Materials and methods
We analyzed clinical data on 1353 carriers and affected relatives with 683 missense pathogenic or likely pathogenic genetic variants of FBN1 gene (including cases identified in our laboratory and cases described in the literature) in whom age at last follow-up was available. Kaplan-Meier survival curves were generated to examine location of the genetic variant in the FBN1 gene in relation to survival free of surgical intervention or cardiovascular (CV) death (composite of deaths related to aortic dissection, heart failure/transplant, sudden, stroke or CV surgery).
Missense genetic variants were classified as located in the “neonatal region” (residues 952–1363, corresponding to exons 24–32) and in the “non-neonatal region” (residues 45–951 and 1364–2731). In the “neonatal region”, we have also analyzed a sub-region of “over-representation” of heart failure deaths in the first year of life, which we called “critical neonatal region” (amino acids 1028–1088, corresponding to exon 25 and few residues from exon 26) in comparison to the “non-critical neonatal region”.
Results
Data were examined on 1060 patients with missense variants located in the “non neonatal region” and on 293 patients with missense variants located in the “neonatal region”. Of these, 96 patients were carriers of missense variants in the “critical neonatal region”, the rest of patients carried variants in the neonatal region, outside this particular domain (“non-critical neonatal region”).
Patients carrying missense variants in the neonatal region had worse prognosis than those carrying variants outside this region. This poorer outcome was due to events occurring in patients carrying variants in the “critical neonatal region” (see Figure). These patients had the worse prognosis (p=0.000108, vs. the other groups). Furthermore, events in the non-critical neonatal region were similar to other missense variants located outside the neonatal region.
There were no differences in the “neonatal region” when analyzing by gender.
Conclusion
In our cohort, the worse prognosis seen in patients carrying missense pathogenic or likely pathogenic variants in the “neonatal region” compared to the “non-neonatal region”, was due to events in patients carrying missense variants in a small subregion which we called the “critical-neonatal region” (exons 25 and 26). These patients had the worse prognosis, irrespective of gender.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: Private company. Main funding source(s): Health in Code Figure 1. Neonatal region FBN1
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Fernandez G, Brogger M, Garcia S, Ochoa J, De La Higuera L, Fernandez X, Garcia D, Lamounier A, Valverde M, Cardenas Reyes I, Ortiz M, Monserrat L, McKenna W. Molecular characterization of a cohort of individuals referred to genetic testing with suspected CPVT. Eur Heart J 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.0633] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background
Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT) is one of the most lethal inherited arrhythmogenic diseases and it mainly affects the young, in the absence of structural heart disease. This condition is difficult to diagnose and the first expression of disease can be an arrhythmic death. In the last years, genetic testing has become a useful tool in the challenging task of CPVT diagnosis.
The diagnostic yield of the genetic study is highly variable and dependent on the phenotypic characteristics of the individuals evaluated.
Purpose
This study aimed to address the clinical characteristics and genetic testing (GT) results in a cohort of individuals referred to genetic analysis with a non-definitive diagnosis of CPVT, in a real world-setting.
Methods
This is a retrospective cohort study of patients referred for GT with clinical suspicion of CPVT, but who did not strictly meet the diagnostic criteria for this disease (according to current guidelines). NGS genotyping was performed with a library of 251 genes. NGS-based genomic testing was performed with classification of identified variants according to American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics guidelines.
Results
One hundred and sixteen unrelated patients with available clinical information (patients' characteristics are summarized in TABLE1) were included in the analysis. Mean age at GT was 36 y/o (±19), 47% were women and 18% had a familial history of sudden cardiac death.
The first clinical manifestation was: exercise or stress induced syncope in 36%, exercise induced ventricular tachycardia in 30% and sudden cardiac arrest in 15.5% (78% during emotional or physical stress - 89% aborted sudden death). Mean age at sudden death was 20 y/o (±14).
GT was positive in 49.1% (n=57), negative in 37.9% (n=44) and inconclusive in 12.9% (n=15). We had identified pathogenic/likely pathogenic variants in CPVT-related genes in 40% of the referred patients: RYR2 (70.2%-n: 40), KCNJ2 (8.8%-n: 5), CASQ2 in homozygous/compound heterozygous carriers (3.5%-n: 2). In the RYR2 gene we detected 36 different genetic variants (13 were novel) in 40 different individuals. In addition, relevant variants were also identified in other genes associated with channelopathies (SCN5A, 3.5%, n: 2 and KCNQ1, 1.7%, n: 1) and in genes associated with structural heart disease: desmosomal genes (6.8%-DSP n: 1 and PKP2 n: 3) and sarcomeric genes (5.1%- MYBPC3 and MYH7) (figure 1A-B).
Conclusions
In our cohort of patients with non-definitive diagnosis of CPVT, the diagnostic yield of genetic testing was almost 50%. GT allowed confirmation of the suspicion of CPVT in 40% of the patients and, in addition, we were able to detect relevant genetic variants in other genes not associated with CPVT in 10% (differential diagnosis). The use of wide genetic panels would be useful in this context.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None. Suspected CPVT. Genetic Testing.
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- University Hospital Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda, Cardiology, Madrid, Spain
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- Health in Code, A Coruna, Spain
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Brogger MN, Fernandez Ferro G, Cardenas Reyes I, Ochoa JP, Garcia Hernandez S, Fernandez X, Garcia Giustiniani D, Lamounier A, Valverde M, De La Higuera Romero L, Ortiz Genga M, Monserrat L, McKenna WJ. Marfan syndrome: genetic variant determinants of cardiovascular outcomes. Eur Heart J 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.1987] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Abstract
Background
Marfan syndrome is a systemic connective tissue disorder caused by genetic variants in the fibrillin-1 (FBN1) gene. Cardiovascular complications are the leading cause of mortality.
Purpose
To compare cardiovascular outcome by gender and by type of the genetic variant in the FBN1 gene.
Materials and methods
We analyzed clinical data on 1956 carriers and affected relatives with 1430 pathogenic or likely pathogenic genetic variants in the FBN1 gene (including cases identified in our laboratory and cases described in the literature) in whom age at last follow-up was available. We excluded patients with pathogenic or likely pathogenic genetic variants located in the so-called “neonatal region” (exon 24–32); they are recognized to have an early onset/severe phenotype.
Kaplan-Meier survival curves were generated to examine gender and type of genetic variant in relation to survival free of surgical intervention or cardiovascular (CV) death (composite of deaths related to aortic dissection, heart failure/transplant, sudden, stroke or CV surgery). Genetic variants were classified as truncating (nonsense, frameshift and splicing), “missense non-neonatal” and only those missense eliminating a Cysteine residue in the non-neonatal region (“Cys non-neonatal”).
Results
Data were examined on 896 patients with truncating variants (53% male; 47% female) and 1060 with missense variants, located outside the “neonatal region” (54% male; 46% female). Of these, 475 were missense variants substituting a cysteine residue (52% male; 48% female).
Those with truncating variants had worse prognosis versus those with missense and Cys variants (p=0.000108 and p=0.000115), with earlier onset of cardiovascular events. Overall, patients with missense variants had similar prognosis to those with missense variants eliminating a Cysteine residue. By age 65, however, almost 50% of patients with any type of variant had suffered a CV event, and with each variant type males had worse prognosis (see Figure 1). This was most evident in males aged 30 to 50 with missense variants that substituted a Cysteine residue, while female carriers of these variants had a prognosis similar to other missense variants (see Figure 2).
During the first decade carriers of missense and truncating variants mainly died of heart failure. From age 10 to 50, aortic dissection was the most common event, while later other events became more frequent, e.g. vascular intervention and sudden death.
Conclusion
In our cohort, male carriers of pathogenic or likely pathogenic variants had worse prognosis versus females. Carriers of truncating variants had the worst CV outcomes. However, it is noteworthy that by age 65, regardless of gender or mutation type, close to 50% of patients had experienced a major CV event/death.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: Private company. Main funding source(s): Health in Code Figure 2. Type by gender
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Forde R, Arente L, Ausili D, De Backer K, Due‐Christensen M, Epps A, Fitzpatrick A, Grixti M, Groen S, Halkoaho A, Huber C, Iversen MM, Johansson U, Leippert C, Ozcan S, Parker J, Paiva AC, Sanpetreanu A, Savet M, Rosana S, Szewczyk A, Valverde M, Vlachou E, Forbes A. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people with diabetes and diabetes services: A pan-European survey of diabetes specialist nurses undertaken by the Foundation of European Nurses in Diabetes survey consortium. Diabet Med 2021; 38:e14498. [PMID: 33314244 PMCID: PMC7883040 DOI: 10.1111/dme.14498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2020] [Revised: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 11/29/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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AIM To describe diabetes nurses' perspectives on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people with diabetes and diabetes services across Europe. METHODS An online survey developed using a rapid Delphi method. The survey was translated into 17 different languages and disseminated electronically in 27 countries via national diabetes nurse networks. RESULTS Survey responses from 1829 diabetes nurses were included in the analysis. The responses indicated that 28% (n = 504) and 48% (n = 873) of diabetes nurses felt the COVID-19 pandemic had impacted 'a lot' on the physical and psychological risks of people with diabetes, respectively. The following clinical problems were identified as having increased 'a lot': anxiety 82% (n = 1486); diabetes distress 65% (n = 1189); depression 49% (n = 893); acute hyperglycaemia 39% (n = 710) and foot complications 18% (n = 323). Forty-seven percent (n = 771) of respondents identified that the level of care provided to people with diabetes had declined either extremely or quite severely. Self-management support, diabetes education and psychological support were rated by diabetes nurse respondents as having declined extremely or quite severely during the COVID-19 pandemic by 31% (n = 499), 63% (n = 1,027) and 34% (n = 551), respectively. CONCLUSION The findings show that diabetes nurses across Europe have seen significant increases in both physical and psychological problems in their patient populations during COVID-19. The data also show that clinical diabetes services have been significantly disrupted. As the COVID-19 situation continues, we need to adapt care systems with some urgency to minimise the impact of the pandemic on the diabetes population.
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- Tampere University of Applied SciencesTampereFinland
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- HES‐SO Haute école de santé Fribourg SwitzerlandFribourgSwitzerland
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- Sophiahemmet University College StockholmStockholmSweden
- Karolinska InstituteStockholmSweden
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Amor AJ, Vinagre I, Valverde M, Urquizu X, Meler E, López E, Quirós C, Giménez M, Codina L, Conget I, Barahona MJ, Perea V. Nuclear magnetic resonance lipoproteins are associated with carotid atherosclerosis in type 1 diabetes and pre-eclampsia. Diabetes Metab Res Rev 2021; 37:e3362. [PMID: 32515046 DOI: 10.1002/dmrr.3362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [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: 03/15/2020] [Revised: 05/22/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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AIMS Persistence of lipoprotein abnormalities in type 1 diabetes (T1D) and/or pre-eclampsia could be associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD). We assessed differences in the advanced lipoprotein profiles according to the presence of both conditions and their differential association with atherosclerosis. MATERIAL AND METHODS We recruited 112 women without CVD and last pregnancy ≥5 years previously, divided into four groups (n = 28 per group): (a) T1D and previous pre-eclampsia; (b) T1D without pre-eclampsia; (c) pre-eclampsia without T1D; and (d) controls (without T1D/pre-eclampsia). Groups were matched by several risk factors, and diabetes duration and retinopathy in T1D. Carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) and the presence of plaque (IMT ≥1.5 mm) were assessed by ultrasonography. The lipoprotein profile was evaluated by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. RESULTS The participants were 44.9 ± 7.8 years old. Carotid plaque presence was 20.5%, with a higher prevalence in T1D and/or pre-eclampsia vs controls (P < .05). High-density lipoprotein (HDL)-related variables differed among groups, mainly driven by an increase in T1D (P < .05), whereas triglyceride-related variables were increased in pre-eclampsia [medium very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) particles and triglyceride enrichment in HDL and low-density lipoprotein (LDL)]. Overall, in multivariate-adjusted models, LDL-related variables were the most strongly associated with atherosclerosis (P < .05). In age- and statin-adjusted models, previous pre-eclampsia showed an independent association with triglyceride-related variables (plaque: medium-VLDL-particles, OR 1.550 [1.013-2.374]; HDL-cholesterol/HDL-triglycerides ratio, OR 0.411 [0.175-0.967]). Regarding T1D, HDL-parameters were also differentially associated (maximum-IMT: HDL-cholesterol/HDL-particles ratio, β = -.258, P = .036). CONCLUSIONS NMR lipoproteins were differentially and independently associated with atherosclerosis in T1D/pre-eclampsia. Further studies are needed to ascertain the role of NMR parameters as CVD biomarkers in this high-risk population.
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- Antonio J Amor
- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Terrassa, Spain
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Terrassa, Spain
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- Fetal i+D Fetal Medicine Research Center, BCNatal-Barcelona Center for Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine (Hospital Clínic and Hospital Sant Joan de Déu), IDIBAPS, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Terrassa, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Terrassa, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- CIBER de Diabetes y Enfermedades Metabólicas Asociadas (CIBERDEM), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Terrassa, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- CIBER de Diabetes y Enfermedades Metabólicas Asociadas (CIBERDEM), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Terrassa, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Terrassa, Spain
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Amor AJ, Vinagre I, Valverde M, Urquizu X, Meler E, López E, Alonso N, Pané A, Giménez M, Codina L, Conget I, Barahona MJ, Perea V. Nuclear magnetic resonance-based metabolomic analysis in the assessment of preclinical atherosclerosis in type 1 diabetes and preeclampsia. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2021; 171:108548. [PMID: 33238177 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2020.108548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [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: 09/21/2020] [Revised: 11/01/2020] [Accepted: 11/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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AIMS Evaluate the role of plasma metabolomics in atherosclerosis according to the presence of type 1 diabetes (T1D) or previous preeclampsia. METHODS We recruited 105 women without cardiovascular disease and last pregnancy ≥5 years previously, divided according to the presence of T1D or previous preeclampsia. Preclinical atherosclerosis was defined as the presence of carotid plaque (intima-media thickness ≥1.5 mm) assessed by ultrasonography. Metabolomics were evaluated by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). Bivariate and multivariate-adjusted differences in NMR-metabolomics were evaluated. RESULTS The participants were 44.9 ± 8.1 years-old; 20% harbored plaques. There were significant differences in lipidic-, energetic- and nitrogen-related metabolites according to the presence of T1D/preeclampsia (p < 0.05). In multivariate-adjusted models (by age, statins, blood pressure and T1D/preeclampsia), only lipidomic-related metabolites were associated with atherosclerosis in the whole sample. However, stronger associations were observed in women with previous preeclampsia (vs. without; per 0.5 mmol/L increments); phosphatidylcholine, OR 4.08 (1.32-27.22); free cholesterol, 5.18 (1.22-21.97); saturated fatty acids, OR 2.99 (1.37-6.48); w-7, OR 2.29 (1.15-4.56); and w-9 fatty acids, OR 1.49 (1.00-2.23). CONCLUSIONS NMR-metabolomics showed a differential pattern according to the presence of T1D/preeclampsia in relation to preclinical atherosclerosis. Since most of these metabolites mirror lifestyle factors, they could help tailor dietetic advice in high-risk women.
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- Antonio J Amor
- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Spain.
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Spain
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Spain
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- Fetal i+D Fetal Medicine Research Center, BCNatal-Barcelona Center for Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine (Hospital Clínic and Hospital Sant Joan de Déu), IDIBAPS, University of Barcelona, Spain
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Spain; CIBER de Diabetes y Enfermedades Metabólicas Asociadas (CIBERDEM), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Spain; CIBER de Diabetes y Enfermedades Metabólicas Asociadas (CIBERDEM), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Spain.
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Valverde M, Isla P, Jansà M, Moncho J. Development of the professional role of diabetes nurses in specialised diabetes and primary care in Catalonia. ENDOCRINOL DIAB NUTR 2021; 68:53-65. [DOI: 10.1016/j.endinu.2019.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2019] [Revised: 11/25/2019] [Accepted: 11/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Amor AJ, Vinagre I, Valverde M, Pané A, Urquizu X, Meler E, López E, Quirós C, Giménez M, Codina L, Conget I, Barahona MJ, Perea V. Preeclampsia Is Associated With Increased Preclinical Carotid Atherosclerosis in Women With Type 1 Diabetes. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2020; 105:5570566. [PMID: 31529047 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgz031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [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: 05/04/2019] [Revised: 07/30/2019] [Accepted: 09/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Although preeclampsia (PE) is a well-established cardiovascular risk factor (CVRF) in the general population, its role in type 1 diabetes (T1D) has been scarcely studied. We assessed the association between PE and preclinical atherosclerosis in T1D. METHODS We recruited 112 women without cardiovascular disease and last pregnancy ≥5 years before: (1) T1D and previous PE (T1D+/PE+; n = 28); (2) T1D without preeclampsia (T1D+/PE-; n = 28); (3) previous PE without T1D (T1D-/PE+; n = 28); and (4) controls (without T1D or PE; T1D-/PE-; n = 28). Groups were matched by age, several CVRFs, and diabetes duration and retinopathy (in T1D participants). Carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) and the presence of plaque (IMT ≥ 1.5 mm) were assessed by standardized ultrasonography protocol. RESULTS Mean age of the participants was 44.9 ± 7.8 years (14.3% hypertension and 21.4% active smokers). Groups including T1D (T1D+/PE+ and T1D+/PE-) more frequently presented hypertension and statin treatment (23.2% vs 5.4% and 37.5% vs 8.9%; respectively; P < 0.01), without differences in other CVRFs. Carotid plaques were observed in 20.5%. In multivariate models adjusted for age, CVRF, and statins, both T1D and PE showed a similar impact on the presence of plaque, with odds ratios (95% confidence interval), 5.45 (1.36-21.9) and 4.24 (1.04-17.3), respectively. Both entities showed an additive effect when combined, both in common carotid-IMT (T1D+/PE- or T1D-/PE+, β = 0.198; T1D+/PE+, β = 0.297) and in the presence of plaque (8.53 [1.07-68.2] and 28.1 [2.67-296.4], respectively). CONCLUSIONS Previous PE was independently associated with preclinical atherosclerosis in T1D. Further studies are needed to ascertain its usefulness for stratifying risk in T1D women.
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- Antonio J Amor
- Endocrinology an d Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Barcelona 08036, Spain
- CIBER de Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid 28029, Spain
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- Endocrinology an d Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Barcelona 08036, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Terrassa 08221, Spain
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- Endocrinology an d Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Barcelona 08036, Spain
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Terrassa 08221, Spain
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- Fetal i+D Fetal Medicine Research Center, BCNatal-Barcelona Center for Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine (Hospital Clínic and Hospital Sant Joan de Déu), IDIBAPS, University of Barcelona, Barcelona 08036, Spain
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Terrassa 08221, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Terrassa 08221, Spain
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- Endocrinology an d Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Barcelona 08036, Spain
- CIBER de Diabetes y Enfermedades Metabólicas Asociadas (CIBERDEM), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid 28029, Spain
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Terrassa 08221, Spain
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- Endocrinology an d Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Barcelona 08036, Spain
- CIBER de Diabetes y Enfermedades Metabólicas Asociadas (CIBERDEM), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid 28029, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Terrassa 08221, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Terrassa 08221, Spain
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Lozano I, Roman-Lopez J, Valverde M, Garcia-Hipolito M, Díaz-Góngora J, Castañeda JG, Alarcon-Flores G. Thermoluminescence properties of cerium and terbium doped alpha-strontium pyrophosphate. RADIAT MEAS 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radmeas.2019.106192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Casas G, Oristrell G, Limeres J, Sao-Aviles A, Barriales R, Garcia-Pavia P, Diez C, Zorio E, Villacorta E, De Antonio M, Garcia-Pinilla JM, Valverde M, Evangelista A, Ferreira-Gonzalez I, Rodriguez-Palomares JF. P5555Predictors of systemic embolisms in a large cohort of left ventricular noncompaction patients. Eur Heart J 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehz746.0499] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background
Left ventricular noncompaction (LVNC) is associated with an increased risk of systemic embolisms (SE). However, incidence and risk factors are not well established.
Purpose
To evaluate the rate of SE in LVNC and describe risk factors.
Methods
LNVC patients were included in a multicentric registry. Those with SE were considered for the analysis.
Results
514 patients with LVNC from 10 Spanish centres were recruited from 2000 to 2018. During a median follow-up of 4.2 years (IQR 1.9–7.1), 23 patients (4.5%) had a SE. Patients with SE (Table 1) were older at diagnosis, with no differences in gender and had similar cardiovascular risk factors. They were more frequently under oral anticoagulation (OAC). Besides, they had a more reduced LVEF, and more dilated LV and left atrium (LA). Late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) was more frequent, altogether suggesting a more severe phenotype.
Patients with SE had non-significantly higher rates of hospitalization for heart failure (33% vs 24%, p=0.31) and atrial fibrillation (35% vs 19%, p=0.10). In multivariate analysis, only LA diameter was an independent predictor of SE (OR 1.04, p=0.04). A LA diameter>45 mm had an independent 3 fold increased risk of SE (OR 3.04, p=0.02) (Image 1).
Table 1 Systemic embolisms (n=23) No systemic embolisms (n=491) p Men, n (%) 15 (65) 289 (56) 0.52 Median age at diagnosis (IQR), yr 60 (48–76) 48 (30–64) 0.02 Median follow up (IQR), yr 5.9 (3.1–7.8) 4.2 (1.8–7.1) 0.18 Hypertension, % 8 (33) 118 (24) 0.31 Diabetes mellitus, % 3 (14) 39 (8) 0.41 OAC, % 19 (83) 118 (24) 0.01 LVEF (SD), % 37 (15) 48 (17) 0.01 LVEDD (SD), mm 58 (11) 54 (10) 0.04 LVESD (SD), mm 45 (13) 38 (11) 0.01 LA diameter (SD), mm 46 (9) 39 (9) 0.01 LVEDV CMR (SD), mL 193 (75) 163 (70) 0.12 LVESV CMR (SD), mL 121 (64) 85 (64) 0.04 LGE, % 9 (40) 88 (18) 0.04
Conclusions
LVNC carries a moderate mid-term risk of SE, which appears to be irrespective of atrial fibrillation and associated with age, LV dilatation and systolic dysfunction and mainly LA dilatation. This subgroup of patients should be considered for oral anticoagulation in primary prevention.
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- G Casas
- University Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Cardiology, CIBER-CV, Barcelona, Spain
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- University Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Cardiology, CIBER-CV, Barcelona, Spain
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- University Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Cardiology, CIBER-CV, Barcelona, Spain
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- University Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Cardiology, CIBER-CV, Barcelona, Spain
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- University Hospital Complex A Coruña, A Coruna, Spain
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- University Hospital Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- University Hospital of Bellvitge, Barcelona, Spain
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- University Hospital La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Hospital Clinico Universitario, Salamanca, Spain
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- Germans Trias i Pujol University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- University Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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- University Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Cardiology, CIBER-CV, Barcelona, Spain
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Amor A, Vinagre I, Valverde M, Pané A, Urquizu X, Meler E, López E, Quirós C, Giménez M, Codina L, Alonso N, Conget I, Barahona M, Perea V. Preeclampsia: A Risk Factor On Preclinical Carotid Atherosclerosis With Similar Impact To Type 1 Diabetes. Atherosclerosis 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2019.06.255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Torrejon-Cabello A, Espí J, Rivera J, Valverde M, Valera A, Gomez E, Ruiz B. Improving thermal resistance of probiotics through modifications in the fermentative process using surface response methodology. N Biotechnol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nbt.2018.05.947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Olivari D, Mainardi V, Rando K, Rey G, Menendez J, Prieto J, Medina J, Valverde M, Castelli J, Grecco G, Leites A, Zunini G, Gozalez S, Harguindeguy M, Gerona S. Risk Factors of Mortality After Liver Transplantation in Uruguay. Transplant Proc 2018; 50:499-502. [PMID: 29579835 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2017.12.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2017] [Revised: 12/14/2017] [Accepted: 12/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Identification of predictive factors of mortality in a liver transplant (LT) program optimizes patient selection and allocation of organs. OBJECTIVE To determine survival rates and predictive factors of mortality after LT in the National Liver Transplant Program of Uruguay. METHODS A retrospective study was conducted analyzing data prospectively collected into a multidisciplinary database. All patients transplanted since the beginning of the program on July 2009 to April 2017 were included (n = 148). Twenty-nine factors were analyzed through the univariate Kaplan-Meier model. A Cox regression model was used in the multivariate analysis to identify the independent prognostic factors for survival. RESULTS Overall survival was 92%, 87%, and 78% at discharge, 1 year, and 3 years, respectively. The Kaplan-Meier survival curves were significantly lower in: recipients aged >60 years, Model for End-Stage Liver Disease score >21, LT due to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and acute liver failure (ALF), donors with comorbidities, intraoperative blood loss beyond the median (>2350 mL), red blood cell transfusion requirement beyond the median (>1254 mL), intraoperative complications, delay of extubation, invasive bacterial, and fungal infection after LT and stay in critical care unit >4 days. The Cox regression model (likelihood ratio test, P = 1.976 e-06) identified the following independent prognostic factors for survival: LT for HCC (hazard ratio [HR] 4.511; P = .001) and ALF (HR 6.346; P = .004), donors with comorbidities (HR 2.354; P = .041), intraoperative complications (HR 2.707; P = .027), and invasive fungal infections (HR 3.281; P = .025). CONCLUSION The survival rates of LT patients as well as the mortality-associated factors are similar to those reported in the international literature.
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- D Olivari
- Hepatic Biliary and Pancreatic National Center-Teaching and Assistance Unit (UDA) from Uruguay University (UDELAR), Montevideo, Uruguay; National Liver Transplant Program, Hospital Central de las Fuerzas Armadas, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Hepatic Biliary and Pancreatic National Center-Teaching and Assistance Unit (UDA) from Uruguay University (UDELAR), Montevideo, Uruguay; National Liver Transplant Program, Hospital Central de las Fuerzas Armadas, Montevideo, Uruguay.
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- Hepatic Biliary and Pancreatic National Center-Teaching and Assistance Unit (UDA) from Uruguay University (UDELAR), Montevideo, Uruguay; National Liver Transplant Program, Hospital Central de las Fuerzas Armadas, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Hepatic Biliary and Pancreatic National Center-Teaching and Assistance Unit (UDA) from Uruguay University (UDELAR), Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Hepatic Biliary and Pancreatic National Center-Teaching and Assistance Unit (UDA) from Uruguay University (UDELAR), Montevideo, Uruguay; National Liver Transplant Program, Hospital Central de las Fuerzas Armadas, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Hepatic Biliary and Pancreatic National Center-Teaching and Assistance Unit (UDA) from Uruguay University (UDELAR), Montevideo, Uruguay; National Liver Transplant Program, Hospital Central de las Fuerzas Armadas, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Hepatic Biliary and Pancreatic National Center-Teaching and Assistance Unit (UDA) from Uruguay University (UDELAR), Montevideo, Uruguay; National Liver Transplant Program, Hospital Central de las Fuerzas Armadas, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Hepatic Biliary and Pancreatic National Center-Teaching and Assistance Unit (UDA) from Uruguay University (UDELAR), Montevideo, Uruguay; National Liver Transplant Program, Hospital Central de las Fuerzas Armadas, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- National Liver Transplant Program, Hospital Central de las Fuerzas Armadas, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- National Liver Transplant Program, Hospital Central de las Fuerzas Armadas, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Hepatic Biliary and Pancreatic National Center-Teaching and Assistance Unit (UDA) from Uruguay University (UDELAR), Montevideo, Uruguay; National Liver Transplant Program, Hospital Central de las Fuerzas Armadas, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Hepatic Biliary and Pancreatic National Center-Teaching and Assistance Unit (UDA) from Uruguay University (UDELAR), Montevideo, Uruguay; National Liver Transplant Program, Hospital Central de las Fuerzas Armadas, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Hepatic Biliary and Pancreatic National Center-Teaching and Assistance Unit (UDA) from Uruguay University (UDELAR), Montevideo, Uruguay; National Liver Transplant Program, Hospital Central de las Fuerzas Armadas, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Hepatic Biliary and Pancreatic National Center-Teaching and Assistance Unit (UDA) from Uruguay University (UDELAR), Montevideo, Uruguay; National Liver Transplant Program, Hospital Central de las Fuerzas Armadas, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Hepatic Biliary and Pancreatic National Center-Teaching and Assistance Unit (UDA) from Uruguay University (UDELAR), Montevideo, Uruguay; National Liver Transplant Program, Hospital Central de las Fuerzas Armadas, Montevideo, Uruguay
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Pardo Sanz A, Santoro C, Hinojar R, Garcia A, Salido Tahoces L, Abellas M, Marco A, Gonzalez A, Jimenez Nacher JJ, Del Val D, Del Prado S, Valverde M, Hernandez-Antolin R, Zamorano JL, Fernandez-Golfin C. 4921Differences in right ventricular function in patients with severe aortic stenosis with normal flow/low flow undergoing TAVI. Eur Heart J 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehy566.4921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- A Pardo Sanz
- University Hospital Ramon y Cajal de Madrid, Ramόn y Cajal Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Federico II, University Hospital, Napol, Italy
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- University Hospital Ramon y Cajal de Madrid, Ramόn y Cajal Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- University Hospital Ramon y Cajal de Madrid, Ramόn y Cajal Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- University Hospital Ramon y Cajal de Madrid, Ramόn y Cajal Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- University Hospital Ramon y Cajal de Madrid, Ramόn y Cajal Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- University Hospital Ramon y Cajal de Madrid, Ramόn y Cajal Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- University Hospital Ramon y Cajal de Madrid, Ramόn y Cajal Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- University Hospital Ramon y Cajal de Madrid, Ramόn y Cajal Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- University Hospital Ramon y Cajal de Madrid, Ramόn y Cajal Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- University Hospital Ramon y Cajal de Madrid, Ramόn y Cajal Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- University Hospital Ramon y Cajal de Madrid, Ramόn y Cajal Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- University Hospital Ramon y Cajal de Madrid, Ramόn y Cajal Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- University Hospital Ramon y Cajal de Madrid, Ramόn y Cajal Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- University Hospital Ramon y Cajal de Madrid, Ramόn y Cajal Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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García-Niño W, Estrada-Muñiz E, Valverde M, Reyes-Chilpa R, Vega L. Cytogenetic effects of Jacareubin from Calophyllum brasiliense on human peripheral blood mononucleated cells in vitro and on mouse polychromatic erythrocytes in vivo. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2017; 335:6-15. [DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2017.09.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2017] [Revised: 09/14/2017] [Accepted: 09/20/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Prieto J, Medina J, López M, Rando K, Iglesias C, Harguindeguy M, Leites A, Etlin A, Menéndez J, Valverde M, Scalone P, Castelli J, Grecco G, Abelleira M, González L, Gerona S. Impact of a Multimodal Approach in Prevention of Surgical Site Infection in Hepatic Transplant Recipients. Transplant Proc 2016; 48:658-64. [DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2016.02.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Valverde M, Jansà M, Vidal M, Isla Pera P, Vrijhoef B. El rol profesional de las enfermeras en diabetes: subanálisis de los resultados en España del “Study of European Nurses in Diabetes (SEND)”. recien 2016. [DOI: 10.14198/recien.2016.12.20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Jansà M, Galindo M, Valverde M, Yoldi C, Vidal M, Isla P. Posicionamiento de la Sociedad Española de Diabetes (SED) sobre el perfil curricular y profesional de los profesionales de enfermería expertos en la atención de las personas con diabetes, sus familiares o cuidadores. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.avdiab.2014.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Rodríguez-Sastre MA, Rojas E, Valverde M. Assessing the impact of As–Cd–Pb metal mixture on cell transformation by two-stage Balb/c 3T3 cell assay. Mutagenesis 2014; 29:251-7. [DOI: 10.1093/mutage/geu013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Sola J, Escudero E, Mohadr Y, Molina M, Carruesco I, Huguet A, Valduviec I, Valverde M, Biete A, Farrús B. EP-1865: The role of radiotherapy technicians in intraoperative radiotherapy with electrons in a dedicated operating room. Radiother Oncol 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(15)31983-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Martínez-Pacheco M, Hidalgo-Miranda A, Romero-Córdoba S, Valverde M, Rojas E. MRNA and miRNA expression patterns associated to pathways linked to metal mixture health effects. Gene 2013; 533:508-14. [PMID: 24080485 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2013.09.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2013] [Accepted: 09/13/2013] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Metals are a threat to human health by increasing disease risk. Experimental data have linked altered miRNA expression with exposure to some metals. MiRNAs comprise a large family of non-coding single-stranded molecules that primarily function to negatively regulate gene expression post-transcriptionally. Although several human populations are exposed to low concentrations of As, Cd and Pb as a mixture, most toxicology research focuses on the individual effects that these metals exert. Thus, this study aims to evaluate global miRNA and mRNA expression changes induced by a metal mixture containing NaAsO2, CdCl2, Pb(C2H3O2)2·3H2O and to predict possible metal-associated disease development under these conditions. Our results show that this metal mixture results in a miRNA expression profile that may be responsible for the mRNA expression changes observed under experimental conditions in which coding proteins are involved in cellular processes, including cell death, growth and proliferation related to the metal-associated inflammatory response and cancer.
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- M Martínez-Pacheco
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas, Departamento de Medicina Genómica y Toxicología Ambiental, C.U., 04510 México, México
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Alicarte A, Arce Y, Cadena R, Comallonga T, Comas E, Fornas C, Fusté T, Gómez E, Lizarralde J, Moreno C, Miranda J, Monfort G, Roel A, Sallés M, San Cristóbal L, Sanz P, Valverde M, Zabalegui A. [Magnetic hospitals: nursing care elevated to excellence]. Rev Enferm 2012; 35:73-74. [PMID: 23330336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Valverde M, Vidal M, Jansa M. [Therapeutic education didactic techniques]. Rev Enferm 2012; 35:42-51. [PMID: 23157069] [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: 06/01/2023]
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This article includes an introduction to the role of Therapeutic Education for Diabetes treatment according to the recommendations of the American Diabetes Association (ADA), the Diabetes Education Study Group (DESG) of the "European Association for Study of Diabetes (EASD) and the clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) of the Spanish Ministry of Health. We analyze theoretical models and the differences between teaching vs. learning as well as current trends (including Internet), that can facilitate meaningful learning of people with diabetes and their families and relatives. We analyze the differences, similarities, advantages and disadvantages of individual and group education. Finally, we describe different educational techniques (metaplan, case method, brainstorming, role playing, games, seminars, autobiography, forums, chats,..) applicable to individual, group or virtual education and its application depending on the learning objective.
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Tovar-Sánchez E, Cervantes LT, Martínez C, Rojas E, Valverde M, Ortiz-Hernández ML, Mussali-Galante P. Comparison of two wild rodent species as sentinels of environmental contamination by mine tailings. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2012; 19:1677-1686. [PMID: 22161299 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-011-0680-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2011] [Accepted: 11/22/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Contamination with heavy metals is among the most hazardous environmental concerns caused by mining activity. A valuable tool for monitoring these effects is the use of sentinel organisms. Particularly, small mammals living inside mine tailings are an excellent study system because their analysis represents a realistic approach of mixtures and concentrations of metal exposure. PURPOSE We analyzed metal tissue concentrations and DNA damage levels for comparison between genders of a sentinel (Peromyscus melanophrys) and a nonsentinel (Baiomys musculus) species. Also, the relationship between DNA damage and the distance from the contamination source was evaluated. METHODS This study was conducted in an abandoned mine tailing at Morelos, Mexico. Thirty-six individuals from both species at the exposed and reference sites were sampled. Metal concentrations in bone and liver of both species were analyzed by atomic absorption spectrophotometry, and DNA damage levels were assayed using the alkaline comet assay. RESULTS In general, concentrations of zinc, nickel, iron, and manganese were statistically higher in exposed individuals. A significant effect of the organ and the site on all metal tissue concentrations was detected. Significant DNA damage levels were registered in the exposed group, being higher in B. musculus. Females registered higher DNA damage levels than males. A negative relationship between distance from the mine tailing and DNA damage in B. musculus was observed. CONCLUSIONS We consider that B. musculus is a suitable species to assess environmental quality, especially for bioaccumulable pollutants--such as metals--and recommend that it may be considered as a sentinel species.
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- Departamento de Sistemática y Evolución, Centro de Investigación en Biodiversidad y Conservación, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
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Vázquez-García B, Valverde M, San-Julián M. Enfermedad de Ollier: tumores benignos con riesgo de malignización. Revisión de 17 casos. An Pediatr (Barc) 2011; 74:168-73. [PMID: 21237730 DOI: 10.1016/j.anpedi.2010.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2010] [Revised: 09/29/2010] [Accepted: 10/20/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Gallo J, Díaz-López M, Gómez-Fernández J, Hurtado F, Presa J, Valverde M. Síndrome metabólico en obstetricia. Clínica e Investigación en Ginecología y Obstetricia 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.gine.2010.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Carrillo M, Presa J, Molina F, Valverde M, Puertas A. Efecto de los inhibidores de los receptores de angiotensina II en la gestación. Clínica e Investigación en Ginecología y Obstetricia 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.gine.2009.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Mas AJ, Carmona L, Valverde M, Ribas B. Prevalence and impact of fibromyalgia on function and quality of life in individuals from the general population: results from a nationwide study in Spain. Clin Exp Rheumatol 2008; 26:519-526. [PMID: 18799079] [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: 05/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To estimate the prevalence of fibromyalgia (FM) and to compare some descriptive epidemiological and quality of life data between persons with and without FM criteria in a representative sample of the general Spanish population. METHODS Cross sectional study of 2,192 Spaniards aged 20 or above, selected by cluster sampling. Subjects were invited to a structured interview carried out by trained rheumatologists to ascertain various musculoskeletal disorders. The visit included screening and examination, validated instruments for measuring function (HAQ) and quality of life (SF-12) and questions about socio-demographic characteristics and musculoskeletal, mental, and other general symptoms. FM was suspected in subjects with widespread pain for more than three months. FM was defined by theAmerican College of Rheumatology classification criteria. All estimates are adjusted to sampling scheme. RESULTS The prevalence of FM in Spain is 2.4% (95% CI: 1.5-3.2). FM is significantly more frequent in women (4.2%) than in men (0.2%), with an OR for women of 22.5 (95%CI: 7.2- 69.9), mainly in the 40-49 years age interval. It is more frequent in rural (4.1%) than in urban settings (1.7%), with an OR for rural settings of 2.5 (95%CI: 1.03-5.9). FM is associated with a low educational level, to a low social class, and to self-reported depression. The scores in the HAQ and in the SF-12 were significantly lower in FM subjects, despite adjustment by covariates. CONCLUSION FM has a high prevalence in the general population. FM is associated to female gender, comorbidities, age between 40 and 59 years, and a rural setting. Persons fulfilling FM criteria show impaired functioning and quality of life.
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- Rheumatology Department, Hospital Son Llàtzer, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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Data are presented from a qualitative study that explored the impact of relationships with medical providers on late entry into HIV/AIDS medical care. In-depth interviews were conducted with ten males living on the US-Mexico border who entered medical care late in the progression of HIV. The findings focus on past relationships with medical providers and the perception of risk on both the part of the medical provider and the study participant. Current policy and programmatic trends and recommendations are discussed.
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- Research and Evaluation Coordinator, Social Service Agency, New Mexico 88011, USA.
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Tovalin H, Valverde M, Morandi MT, Blanco S, Whitehead L, Rojas E. DNA damage in outdoor workers occupationally exposed to environmental air pollutants. Occup Environ Med 2006; 63:230-6. [PMID: 16556741 PMCID: PMC2078085 DOI: 10.1136/oem.2005.019802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND Health concerns about the exposure to genotoxic and carcinogenic agents in the air are particularly significant for outdoor workers in less developed countries. AIMS To investigate the association between personal exposure to a group of air pollutants and severity of DNA damage in outdoor workers from two Mexican cities. METHODS DNA damage (Comet assay) and personal exposure to volatile organic compounds, PM(2.5), and ozone were investigated in 55 outdoor and indoor workers from México City and Puebla. RESULTS In México City, outdoor workers had greater DNA damage, reflected by a longer tail length, than indoor workers (median 46.8 v 30.1 mum), and a greater percentage of highly damaged cells (cells with tail length > or =41 microm); in Puebla, outdoor and indoor workers had similar DNA damage. There were more alkali labile sites in outdoor than indoor workers. The DNA damage magnitude was positively correlated with PM(2.5) and ozone exposure. Outdoor and indoor workers with > or =60% of highly damaged cells (highly damaged workers) had significantly higher exposures to PM(2.5), ozone, and some volatile organic compounds. The main factors associated with the highly damaged workers were ozone, PM(2.5), and 1-ethyl-2-methyl benzene exposure. CONCLUSIONS With this approach, the effects of some air pollutants could be correlated with biological endpoints from the Comet assay. It is suggested that the use of personal exposure assessment and biological endpoints evaluation could be an important tool to generate a more precise assessment of the associated potential health risks.
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- H Tovalin
- División de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, FES-Zaragoza, UNAM, México D.F., México
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Fortoul TI, Valverde M, López MC, Avila-Costa MR, Avila-Casado MC, Mussali-Galante P, Gonzalez-Villalva A, Rojas E, Ostrosky-Shejet P. Genotoxic differences by sex in nasal epithelium and blood leukocytes in subjects residing in a highly polluted area. Environ Res 2004; 94:243-248. [PMID: 15016590 DOI: 10.1016/s0013-9351(03)00093-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2003] [Revised: 04/22/2003] [Accepted: 05/05/2003] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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We describe differences by sex in genotoxic damage found in a population of medical students exposed to a highly oxidative atmosphere, compared with a control group, measured by the single-cell gel electrophoresis assay and histological changes in nasal epithelium smears. Cells were obtained from the nasal epithelium and blood leukocytes. Higher DNA damage in nasal cells and leukocytes was found in males compared to females and control subjects. The percentage of squamous metaplastic changes in the nasal epithelium was also higher in males compared with females and controls. The co-mutation of normal nasal epithelium by squamous cells might modify its protective function in the nose, increasing the risk of damage to the lower respiratory tract. Although, as medical students, males and females were exposed to the same environment and activity patterns, male genotoxicity damage was higher in control and exposed subjects. More research should be done in order to identify direct or indirect sexual hormone intervention.
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- T I Fortoul
- Departamento de Biología Celular y Tisular, Facultad de Medicina, CP 04510 Mexico City, Mexico.
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- Department of Pathology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Valverde M, Trejo C, Rojas E. Is the capacity of lead acetate and cadmium chloride to induce genotoxic damage due to direct DNA-metal interaction? Mutagenesis 2001; 16:265-70. [PMID: 11320153 DOI: 10.1093/mutage/16.3.265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 130] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Even though the toxic effects of lead and cadmium compounds have been studied over many years, inconsistent results have been obtained about their mutagenic, clastogenic and carcinogenic properties. However, these metals are considered to be potential human carcinogens. The mechanism of metal-induced carcinogenesis is still unknown, but one possible pathway may involve the interaction of metals with DNA, either directly or indirectly. In this work we explore the capacity of lead, cadmium or a mixture of both metals to interact with acellular DNA, by employing a variant of the comet assay. Our results, using low non-cytotoxic metal concentrations (0.01, 0.1 and 1.0 microM) with the standard protocol for the acellular assay, showed an induction of DNA damage in cells of all organs studied; however, basal DNA damage was different in each organ. To confirm that we were working with pure DNA, proteinase K was added to the lysis solution. With this enriched-lysis solution we found a negative response in the induction of DNA damage in cells derived from the liver, kidney and lung of CD-1 male mice. To support the results obtained by the enriched-acellular assay, we studied the capacity of lead and cadmium (0.1 microM) to induce breaks in pooled genomic DNA in cells of the same organs, with negative results. Consistent with these findings, these metals do not induce DNA breaks in the plasmid pUSE amp+. On the whole, we did not detect direct induction of DNA strand breaks by lead acetate, cadmium chloride or a mixture of both metals, all at low non-cytotoxic concentrations. However, we found an induction of lipid peroxidation and an increase in free radical levels in the different organs of CD-1 male mice after inhalation of lead acetate (0.0068 microg/cc) or cadmium chloride (0.08 microg/cc) for 1 h, suggesting the induction of genotoxicity and carcinogenicity by indirect interactions, such as oxidative stress.
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- M Valverde
- Departamento de Genética y Toxicología Ambiental, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas and Instituto de Fisiología Celular, UNAM Ciudad Universitaria, CP 04510, México D.F., Mexico
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Valverde M, Ostrosky-Wegman P, Rojas E, Fortoul T, Meneses F, Ramírez M, Díaz-Barriga F, Cebrian M. The application of single cell gel electrophoresis or Comet assay to human monitoring studies. Salud Publica Mex 2000; 41 Suppl 2:S109-13. [PMID: 10850133 DOI: 10.1590/s0036-36341999000800007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE In the search of new human genotoxic biomarkers, the single cell gel electrophoresis assay has been proposed as a sensible alternative. MATERIAL AND METHODS This technique detects principally single strand breaks as well as alkali-labile and repair-retarded sites. RESULTS Herein we present our experience using the single cell gel electrophoresis assay in human population studies, both occupationally and environmentally exposed. CONCLUSIONS We discuss the assay feasibility as a genotoxic biomarker.
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- M Valverde
- Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)
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Rojas E, Valverde M, Lopez MC, Naufal I, Sanchez I, Bizarro P, Lopez I, Fortoul TI, Ostrosky-Wegman P. Evaluation of DNA damage in exfoliated tear duct epithelial cells from individuals exposed to air pollution assessed by single cell gel electrophoresis assay. Mutat Res 2000; 468:11-7. [PMID: 10863153 DOI: 10.1016/s1383-5718(00)00035-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The search for relevant target cells for human monitoring purposes has increased during the last few years. Cells such as sperm, buccal or nasal and gastric epithelium are being used. In this study, we report the use of exfoliated tear duct epithelial cells as a potential material for human biomonitoring studies, since these cells are a target for environmental pollutants. We employed the alkaline single cell gel electrophoresis (SCGE) assay to evaluate for differences in the basal level of DNA damage between young adults from the south (exposed mainly to high levels of ozone) and from the north (exposed principally to hydrocarbons) regions of Mexico City. We found an increase in DNA migration in tear duct epithelial cells from individuals who live in the southern part of the city compared to those living in the northern part. Moreover, young people who live in the southwest part of the city with the highest values of ozone presented the highest values of DNA damage. These results show the feasibility of using exfoliated tear duct epithelial cells in human biomonitoring studies.
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- E Rojas
- Departamento de Genética y Toxicología Ambiental, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomedicas UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico.
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Valverde M, Fortoul TI, Díaz-Barriga F, Mejia J, del Castillo ER. Induction of genotoxicity by cadmium chloride inhalation in several organs of CD-1 mice. Mutagenesis 2000; 15:109-14. [PMID: 10719034 DOI: 10.1093/mutage/15.2.109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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In recent years, the concentration of metals in the environment has increased significantly. Metal compounds, as a group, are among the best-documented human carcinogens, but the mechanisms by which they act are not completely understood. In the present study a cadmium inhalation model in mice was implemented in order to detect the induction of genotoxic damage as single-strand breaks and alkali-labile sites in several organs (nasal epithelial cells, lung, whole blood, liver, kidney, bone marrow, brain and testicle) using the single cell gel electrophoresis (SCGE) or Comet assay. We found differences among the studied organs after a single and subsequent inhalations: in the organs analyzed we observed that major DNA damage was induced after a single inhalation; in subsequent inhalations there was a tendency to maintain the same magnitude of damage or in some cases it decreased. A correlation between length of exposure, DNA damage and metal tissue concentration was found. These results suggest that cadmium chloride inhalation induces systemic DNA damage; some organs showed less damage than others (liver, brain, etc.) and this finding could be as a consequence of the capacity to remove the damage induced by long periods of exposure, possibly because of the induction of detoxifying mechanisms such as induction of metallothionein.
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- M Valverde
- Departamento de Genética y Toxicología Ambiental, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas and Departamento de Biología Celular y Tisular, Facultad de Medicina, UNAM, AP.70228 Ciudad Universitaria, 04510 México DF
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We have used a differential alkaline single cell gel electrophoresis assay of DNA ("omet assay" at pH 13 and 12.3) to evaluate DNA damage as a function of age in mice with an inherited defect in gluthathione (GSH) metabolism. The mice are homozygous null for gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase (GGT), the enzyme responsible for initiating the catabolism of GSH, and paradoxically have reduced levels of GSH and cysteine in many organs. We found an accumulation of DNA damage in lung, liver and kidney in these mice as a function of age. The largest differences were in assays run at pH 13, suggesting that the accumulation of apurinic/apryrimidinic (AP) sites and oxidative damage of DNA was largely responsible. In contrast, little if any accumulation of these lesions was detected in wild-type mice. Although these findings do not allow a precise analysis of the molecular basis of damage accumulation in GGT-deficient mice, they implicate low GSH and cysteine levels as a cause of accumulative DNA damage in the intact mammal.
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- E Rojas
- UNAM, Departamento de Genética y Toxicología Ambiental, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas, P.O. Box 70228, Ciudad Universitaria 04510, Mexico, Mexico.
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Altamirano-Lozano M, Valverde M, Alvarez-Barrera L, Molina B, Rojas E. Genotoxic studies of vanadium pentoxide (V(2)O(5)) in male mice. II. Effects in several mouse tissues. Teratog Carcinog Mutagen 1999; 19:243-55. [PMID: 10406888 DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1520-6866(1999)19:4<243::aid-tcm1>3.0.co;2-j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Vanadium pentoxide (V2O5) was tested for its ability to induce genotoxic damage in six different organs (liver, kidney, lung, spleen, heart, and bone marrow) of mice by using the alkaline Single Cell Gel Electrophoresis (SCGE) assay. Animals were sacrificed 24 h after i.p. administration of the vanadium pentoxide of 23.0, 11.5, or 5.75 microg/g (corresponding to the LD50, 1/2 LD50 and 1/4 LD50, respectively). In all tissues and organs evaluated (except for bone marrow), V2O5 increased the number of cells with damage. Our results showed that i.p. injection of V2O5 induced DNA damage in different organs and tissues, and that this kind of damage can be observed even 24 h after treatment. The analysis of DNA migration and the distribution of DNA damage showed that there are differences in sensitivity between organs and tissues to this compound. In addition the sensitivity of SCGE assay allows the detection of long term DNA damage and the possibility to compare it in various tissues and target organs.
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The single cell gel electrophoresis or Comet assay is a sensitive, reliable, and rapid method for DNA double- and single-strand breaks, alkali-labile sites and delayed repair site detection, in eukaryotic individual cells. Given its overall characteristics, this method has been widely used over the past few years in several different areas. In this paper we review the studies published to date about the principles, the basic methodology with currently used variations. We also explore the applications of this assay in: genotoxicology, clinical area, DNA repair studies, environmental biomonitoring and human monitoring.
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- E Rojas
- Departamento de Genética y Toxicología Ambiental, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomedicas, UNAM, Mexico DF, Mexico
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Ortiz N, Figueras C, Valverde M, Alvarez M, Arbea A, Borrás N, Bosch F, López-Guillermo A. [Pulsating pumps in ambulatory chemotherapy]. Rev Enferm 1998; 21:33-4. [PMID: 9653322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- N Ortiz
- Hospital de día, Hospital Clínico y Provincial, Barcelona
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Herrera LA, Valverde M, Ostrosky-Wegman P, Speit G, Rojas del Castillo E. Analysis of the DNA damage induced by praziquantel in V-79 Chinese hamster fibroblasts and human blood cells using the single-cell gel electrophoresis assay. Teratog Carcinog Mutagen 1998; 18:41-47. [PMID: 9586770] [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: 05/22/2023]
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The analysis of the genotoxicity of praziquantel, an effective antihelminthic widely used in countries where parasitic infections are still serious public health problems, has been extensively performed using diverse in vitro and in vivo assays and endpoints. However, results are not conclusive, since reports to date indicate either praziquantel is mutagenic, comutagenic, or even antimutagenic. In the present work, the clastogenic potential of praziquantel was investigated in V-79 Chinese hamster fibroblasts and human peripheral blood using a sensitive technique such as the single-cell electrophoresis assay. Results indicate that even though praziquantel induced DNA single-strand breaks both in V-79 cells and unstimulated human leukocytes, this effect was not translated into persistent DNA damage, since neither SCE nor HPRT mutations were induced. This suggests that the effect observed in the SCGE assay is an early event not closely related to praziquantel mutagenicity, because this DNA damage could be efficiently repaired.
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- L A Herrera
- Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas, U.N.A.M., Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico City, Mexico
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de Poulpiquet P, Valverde M. Fracture de fatigue de l'humérus. À propos de trois cas. Sci Sports 1998. [DOI: 10.1016/s0765-1597(99)80001-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Valverde M, del Carmen López M, López I, Sánchez I, Fortoul TI, Ostrosky-Wegman P, Rojas E. DNA damage in leukocytes and buccal and nasal epithelial cells of individuals exposed to air pollution in Mexico City. Environ Mol Mutagen 1997; 30:147-152. [PMID: 9329639 DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1098-2280(1997)30:2<147::aid-em7>3.0.co;2-k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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There is an increased interest in using biological markers to monitor individuals for possible exposure to environmental toxicants. Test systems which permit the sensitive detection of DNA damage and DNA repair are critically important in such studies. The single cell gel electrophoresis (SCG) assay is a rapid and a sensitive method for the evaluation of DNA damage at the single cell level, providing information on the occurrence of DNA single-strand breaks and alkali labile sites using alkaline conditions. In this study, the differences in the basal level of DNA damage between young adults from the south (exposed principally to high levels of ozone) and young adults from the north (exposed principally to hydrocarbons and particles) of Mexico City were investigated by the SCG assay using three different cell types (leukocytes and nasal and buccal epithelial cells). We found an increased DNA migration in blood leukocytes and nasal cells from individuals who live in the southern part of the city compared to those living in the northern part; however, no differences were observed for buccal epithelial cells. These results show the feasability of using the SCG assay to evaluate DNA damage in different tissues and its great potential for use in the monitoring of humans potentially exposed to genotoxic pollutants.
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- M Valverde
- Departamento de Genética y Toxicología Ambiental, Institutto de Investigaciones Biomédicas, UNAM, México D.F., México
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