1
|
Belen SM, Sofía NT, Romina M, Belén AM, Santiago C, María Julieta FL, Pablo R, Cristina V, Martín D, Mauricio DM, Emilio M, Marisa F. Optimized surface plasmon resonance immunoassay for staphylococcal enterotoxin G detection using silica nanoparticles. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2021; 558:168-174. [PMID: 33932776 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2021.04.077] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
Abstract
Staphylococcal enterotoxins are one of the most important causative agents of food poisoning. These molecules function as both gastrointestinal toxins and superantigens (SAgs) which can simultaneously bind MHC-II and T cell receptor leading to a non-specific polyclonal T cell activation and massive proinflammatory cytokine release. Common symptoms include vomiting and diarrhea; however, in more severe cases, systemic dissemination may result in toxic shock syndrome and can be lethal in a few hours. Only small amounts of these heat-stable toxins are needed to cause the disease. Therefore, it is highly important to detect quickly low concentrations of SAgs in biological samples. In this work, we report a surface plasmon resonance (SPR)-based capture immunoassay for the detection of the SAg SEG. We analyzed the use of different amplification strategies. The SPR-based double-antibody sandwich approach could detect picomolar levels of SEG. The use of antibody-coated silica nanoparticles (AbSiNPs) as an alternative enhancing reagent also detected SEG in the picomolar range. Although AbSiNPs did not improve the limit of detection, for the same amount of SAg tested, AbSiNPs gave a higher response level than free antibodies. This work highlights the suitability of silica nanoparticles for signal amplification in SPR-based biosensors. Overall, SPR biosensors offer the capability for continuous real-time monitoring and high sensitivity that can be befitting for the detection of enterotoxins in food industries, laboratories and regulatory agencies.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sarratea Maria Belen
- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Cátedra de Inmunología and Instituto de Estudios de la Inmunidad Humoral Ricardo A. Margni (IDEHU), UBA-CONICET, Buenos Aires, Argentina
| | - Noli Truant Sofía
- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Cátedra de Inmunología and Instituto de Estudios de la Inmunidad Humoral Ricardo A. Margni (IDEHU), UBA-CONICET, Buenos Aires, Argentina
| | - Mitarotonda Romina
- Universidad Nacional de Luján, Departamento de Ciencias Básicas, Luján, Argentina; Universidad Nacional de Luján, Instituto de Ecología y Desarrollo Sustentable (INEDES)-CONICET, Laboratorio de Inmunología, Buenos Aires, Argentina
| | - Antonoglou María Belén
- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Cátedra de Inmunología and Instituto de Estudios de la Inmunidad Humoral Ricardo A. Margni (IDEHU), UBA-CONICET, Buenos Aires, Argentina
| | - Chiappini Santiago
- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Cátedra de Inmunología and Instituto de Estudios de la Inmunidad Humoral Ricardo A. Margni (IDEHU), UBA-CONICET, Buenos Aires, Argentina
| | - Fernández Lynch María Julieta
- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Cátedra de Inmunología and Instituto de Estudios de la Inmunidad Humoral Ricardo A. Margni (IDEHU), UBA-CONICET, Buenos Aires, Argentina
| | - Romasanta Pablo
- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Cátedra de Inmunología and Instituto de Estudios de la Inmunidad Humoral Ricardo A. Margni (IDEHU), UBA-CONICET, Buenos Aires, Argentina
| | - Vescina Cristina
- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Cátedra de Química Analítica, Buenos Aires, Argentina
| | - Desimone Martín
- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Instituto de la Química y Metabolismo del Fármaco (IQUIMEFA), Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Buenos Aires, Argentina
| | - De Marzi Mauricio
- Universidad Nacional de Luján, Departamento de Ciencias Básicas, Luján, Argentina; Universidad Nacional de Luján, Instituto de Ecología y Desarrollo Sustentable (INEDES)-CONICET, Laboratorio de Inmunología, Buenos Aires, Argentina
| | - Malchiodi Emilio
- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Cátedra de Inmunología and Instituto de Estudios de la Inmunidad Humoral Ricardo A. Margni (IDEHU), UBA-CONICET, Buenos Aires, Argentina
| | - Fernández Marisa
- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Cátedra de Inmunología and Instituto de Estudios de la Inmunidad Humoral Ricardo A. Margni (IDEHU), UBA-CONICET, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Kamphuisen PW, Eikenboom JC, Vos HL, Pablo R, Sturk A, Bertina RM, Rosendaal FR. Increased levels of factor VIII and fibrinogen in patients with venous thrombosis are not caused by acute phase reactions. Thromb Haemost 1999; 81:680-3. [PMID: 10365736] [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: 02/12/2023]
Abstract
Factor VIII activity (factor VIII:C) levels > or =150 IU/dl are associated with a 5- to 6-fold increased risk of venous thrombosis compared to levels <100 IU/dl, and fibrinogen levels > or =5.0 g/l increase the thrombosis risk 4-fold. These high levels are present in 25% resp. 3% of the patients with a first episode of venous thrombosis. These findings were based on measurements after the thrombotic event, so the factor VIII and fibrinogen levels in thrombosis patients may have been influenced by acute phase reactions or ongoing inflammatory responses. In the present study we measured plasma C-reactive protein (CRP) as a sensitive marker of an acute phase reaction in 474 thrombosis patients and 474 age- and sex-matched healthy controls, that were part of the Leiden Thrombophilia Study (LETS). Mean and median CRP levels were higher in thrombosis patients than in the controls, suggesting inflammation in some patients. CRP affected both factor VIII and fibrinogen levels, in patients and controls alike. After adjustment for the effect of CRP, high factor VIII:C levels still increased the thrombosis risk 6-fold and high fibrinogen levels 4-fold, which is for both very similar to the risk before correction for CRP levels. These results show that although systemic inflammation may be present in some of the patients, elevated levels of factor VIII:C and fibrinogen were in general not caused by acute phase reactions. This further supports a causal relationship between both high factor VIII:C and fibrinogen levels and venous thrombosis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- P W Kamphuisen
- Hemostasis and Thrombosis Research Center, Leiden University Medical Center, The Netherlands
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
3
|
Casas JI, Ferrándiz M, Correa J, Pablo R, González A, Villar-Landeira JM. Minitracheostomy in elective surgery of the larynx: an alternative to formal tracheostomy. Can J Anaesth 1991; 38:761-3. [PMID: 1914060 DOI: 10.1007/bf03008455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [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: 12/29/2022] Open
Abstract
A patient scheduled for surgical removal of a giant polyp of the larynx, and in whom difficult orotracheal intubation was anticipated in the preoperative visit, was managed successfully with a minitracheostomy performed with a Mini-Trach II kit. The ventilation achieved was adequate throughout the procedure. Thus, conventional tracheostomy was avoided.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- J I Casas
- Department of Anaesthesia, Hospital de la Santa Cruz y San Pablo, Barcelona, Spain
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
6
|
Cape RD, Shorrock C, Tree R, Pablo R, Campbell AJ, Seymour DG. Square pegs in round holes: a study of residents in long-term institutions in London, Ont. Can Med Assoc J 1977; 117:1284-7. [PMID: 411565 PMCID: PMC1880318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
A large random sample of people in the long-term institutions (homes for the aged, nursing homes and continuing care hospitals) of London, Ont. was studied to assess the suitability of these people, according to physical and mental status, for the institution in which each resided. The results indicated a relative need for beds in homes for the aged and nursing homes. A high proportion (29% to 54%) of people in the three types of institutions were unsuitably placed. Greater flexibility is needed in institutional arrangements, and institutions should be examined for their potential to provide support in maintaining the elderly at home. The findings of this study add some weight to the arguments of those calling for more and better home care programs for the disabled.
Collapse
|