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Lin J, Lin ZQ, Zheng SC, Chen Y. Immune checkpoint inhibitor-associated gastritis: Patterns and management. World J Gastroenterol 2024; 30:1941-1948. [DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i14.1941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
Abstract
Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are widely used due to their effectiveness in treating various tumors. Immune-related adverse events (irAEs) are defined as adverse effects resulting from ICI treatment. Gastrointestinal irAEs are a common type of irAEs characterized by intestinal side effects, such as diarrhea and colitis, which may lead to the cessation of ICIs. Although irAE gastritis is rarely reported, it may lead to serious complications such as gastrorrhagia. Furthermore, irAE gastritis is often difficult to identify early due to its diverse symptoms. Although steroid hormones and immunosuppressants are commonly used to reverse irAEs, the best regimen and dosage for irAE gastritis remains uncertain. In addition, the risk of recurrence of irAE gastritis after the reuse of ICIs should be considered. In this editorial, strategies such as early identification, pathological diagnosis, management interventions, and immunotherapy rechallenge are discussed to enable clinicians to better manage irAE gastritis and improve the prognosis of these patients.
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- Jing Lin
- Department of Medical Oncology, Clinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou 350000, Fujian Province, China
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- Phase I Clinical Trial Ward, Clinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou 350000, Fujian Province, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350000, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Clinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou 350000, Fujian Province, China
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Li JN, Mu D, Zheng SC, Tian W, Wu ZY, Meng J, Wang RF, Zheng TL, Zhang YL, Windsor J, Lu GT, Wu D. Machine learning improves prediction of severity and outcomes of acute pancreatitis: a prospective multi-center cohort study. Sci China Life Sci 2023; 66:1934-1937. [PMID: 37209250 DOI: 10.1007/s11427-022-2333-8] [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] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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- Jia-Ning Li
- Department of Gastroenterology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu, 610083, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, West China Longquan Hospital Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610100, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fangshan Liangxiang Hospital of Beijing, Beijing, 102400, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Sixth Hospital of Beijing, Beijing, 100048, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, 071030, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, China
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- Artificial Intelligence Unit, Department of Medical Equipment Management, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, China
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- Medical Research Center, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Surgical and Translational Research Centre, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, Auckland, 1142, New Zealand
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225003, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China.
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Li YL, Zhang DD, Xiong YY, Wang RF, Gao XM, Gong H, Zheng SC, Wu D. Development and external validation of models to predict acute respiratory distress syndrome related to severe acute pancreatitis. World J Gastroenterol 2022; 28:2123-2136. [PMID: 35664037 PMCID: PMC9134137 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v28.i19.2123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2021] [Revised: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a major cause of death in patients with severe acute pancreatitis (SAP). Although a series of prediction models have been developed for early identification of such patients, the majority are complicated or lack validation. A simpler and more credible model is required for clinical practice.
AIM To develop and validate a predictive model for SAP related ARDS.
METHODS Patients diagnosed with AP from four hospitals located at different regions of China were retrospectively grouped into derivation and validation cohorts. Statistically significant variables were identified using the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator regression method. Predictive models with nomograms were further built using multiple logistic regression analysis with these picked predictors. The discriminatory power of new models was compared with some common models. The performance of calibration ability and clinical utility of the predictive models were evaluated.
RESULTS Out of 597 patients with AP, 139 were diagnosed with SAP (80 in derivation cohort and 59 in validation cohort) and 99 with ARDS (62 in derivation cohort and 37 in validation cohort). Four identical variables were identified as independent risk factors for both SAP and ARDS: heart rate [odds ratio (OR) = 1.05; 95%CI: 1.04-1.07; P < 0.001; OR = 1.05, 95%CI: 1.03-1.07, P < 0.001], respiratory rate (OR = 1.08, 95%CI: 1.0-1.17, P = 0.047; OR = 1.10, 95%CI: 1.02-1.19, P = 0.014), serum calcium concentration (OR = 0.26, 95%CI: 0.09-0.73, P = 0.011; OR = 0.17, 95%CI: 0.06-0.48, P = 0.001) and blood urea nitrogen (OR = 1.15, 95%CI: 1.09-1.23, P < 0.001; OR = 1.12, 95%CI: 1.05-1.19, P < 0.001). The area under receiver operating characteristic curve was 0.879 (95%CI: 0.830-0.928) and 0.898 (95%CI: 0.848-0.949) for SAP prediction in derivation and validation cohorts, respectively. This value was 0.892 (95%CI: 0.843-0.941) and 0.833 (95%CI: 0.754-0.912) for ARDS prediction, respectively. The discriminatory power of our models was improved compared with that of other widely used models and the calibration ability and clinical utility of the prediction models performed adequately.
CONCLUSION The present study constructed and validated a simple and accurate predictive model for SAP-related ARDS in patients with AP.
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- Yun-Long Li
- Department of Gastroenterology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing 100730, China
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- Medical Research Center, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing 100730, China
- Clinical Epidemiology Unit, International Clinical Epidemiology Network, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing 100730, China
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Sixth Hospital of Beijing, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, West China Longquan Hospital Sichuan University, Chengdu 610100, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, West China Longquan Hospital Sichuan University, Chengdu 610100, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing 100730, China
- Clinical Epidemiology Unit, International Clinical Epidemiology Network, Beijing 100730, China
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Wang JY, Luo Y, Wang WY, Zheng SC, He L, Xie CY, Peng L. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound using SonoVue mixed with oral gastrointestinal contrast agent to evaluate esophageal hiatal hernia: Report of three cases and a literature review. World J Clin Cases 2021; 9:2679-2687. [PMID: 33889636 PMCID: PMC8040161 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i11.2679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2020] [Revised: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Due to a thicker abdominal wall in some patients, ultrasound artifacts from gastrointestinal gas and surrounding tissues can interfere with routine ultrasound examination, precluding its ability to display or clearly show the structure of a hernial sac (HS) and thereby diminishing diagnostic performance for esophageal hiatal hernia (EHH). Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) imaging using an oral agent mixture allows for clear and intuitive identification of an EHH sac and dynamic observation of esophageal reflux.
CASE SUMMARY In this case series, we report three patients with clinically-suspected EHH, including two females and one male with an average age of 67.3 ± 16.4 years. CEUS was administered with an oral agent mixture (microbubble-based SonoVue and gastrointestinal contrast agent) and identified a direct sign of supradiaphragmatic HS (containing the hyperechoic agent) and indirect signs [e.g., widening of esophageal hiatus, hyperechoic mixture agent continuously or intermittently reflux flowing back and forth from the stomach into the supradiaphragmatic HS, and esophagus-gastric echo ring (i.e., the “EG” ring) seen above the diaphragm]. All three cases received a definitive diagnosis of EHH by esophageal manometry and gastroscopy. Two lesions resolved upon drug treatment and one required surgery. The recurrence rate in follow-up was 0%. The data from these cases suggest that the new non-invasive examination method may greatly improve the diagnosis of EHH.
CONCLUSION CEUS with the oral agent mixture can facilitate clear and intuitive identification of HS and dynamic observation of esophageal reflux.
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- Jing-Yu Wang
- Department of Ultrasound, First People's Hospital of Longquanyi District, Longquan Hospital of West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610100, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, First People's Hospital of Longquanyi District, Longquan Hospital of West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610100, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, First People's Hospital of Longquanyi District, Longquan Hospital of West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610100, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, First People's Hospital of Longquanyi District, Longquan Hospital of West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610100, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, First People's Hospital of Longquanyi District, Longquan Hospital of West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610100, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, First People's Hospital of Longquanyi District, Longquan Hospital of West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610100, Sichuan Province, China
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Zheng SC, Gong H, Wang YP, Zhang Q, Wang LL, Liao XF, He DW, Wu J. Health education program improves QOL in students with irritable bowel syndrome after the Wenchuan earthquake: a five-year multi-center study. BMC Gastroenterol 2018; 18:119. [PMID: 30053840 PMCID: PMC6062936 DOI: 10.1186/s12876-018-0845-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2018] [Accepted: 07/10/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background Stress is a common contributing factor for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This study was to evaluate the efficacy of the centralized health education program in improving the quality of life (QOL) of middle school students with IBS who experienced the Wenchuan earthquake on May 12, 2008. Methods A multi-center, randomized and open evaluation study design was adopted. A total of 584 students who met the Rome III criteria for IBS in four middle schools were identified. Of these students, 29 were excluded for various reasons, and the remaining 555 students were randomly assigned to either the health education group (n = 277) or the control group (n = 278, received no health education). De-identified data were collected via the IBS quality of life (IBS-QOL) questionnaire and abdominal pain was assessed during the 5-year follow-up survey. Results The IBS-QOL mean total score was comparable at baseline between no-education group and education group no matter in quake-unaffected areas or quake-affected areas (52.27 vs 51.43, t = 1.15, P > 0.05; 51.02 vs 50.64, t = 1.98, P > 0.05). During the 5-year study period, 84 students opted out during follow-up. After 5 years, a significant difference of the IBS-QOL mean total score was observed between the no-education group and education group in quake-unaffected areas (80.53 vs 93.67, t = − 55.45, P < 0.01), which was also observed in quake-affected areas (64.23 vs 93.80, t = − 188.10, P < 0.01). In addition, there was a reciprocal action between factor 1(health education or not) and factor 2(affected by the earthquake or not) regarding IBS-QOL for dysphoria(Q1), interference with activity(Q2), food avoidance(Q5) and relationships(Q8)(P < 0.001) at year 1, 3 and 5. In all students, abdominal pain scores gradually reduced from baseline in each subgroup over 5 years (P < 0.001).The improvement was greater in the education group than in the control group no matter in quake-unaffected area and in quake-affected areas(P < 0.001). There was a reciprocal action between factor 1(health education or not) and factor 2(duration of follow-up) regarding the mean abdominal pain symptom score irrespective of quake-unaffected or quake-affected areas (P = 0.029 and P < 0.001). Conclusion The health education program improved quality of life and abdominal pain in middle school IBS students in Wenchuan quake-affected areas.
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- Shi-Cheng Zheng
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First People's Hospital of Longquanyi District, Chengdu & West China Longquan Hospital Sichuan University, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, 610100, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First People's Hospital of Longquanyi District, Chengdu & West China Longquan Hospital Sichuan University, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, 610100, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- West China School of Public Health, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Qingchuan Middle School, Qingchuan County, 628100, Sichuan Province, China
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- Wenchuan First Middle School, Wenchuan County, 638100, Sichuan Province, China
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- Tongji Middle School, Pengzhou City, 611900, Sichuan Province, China
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- Longquan District of Chengdu Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, 610100, China
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Wang R, Zheng SC, Zhang Q, Xu X, Zhang YJ. [Reliability and validity of the screen for child anxiety related emotional disorders in high school students in the 5.12 Wenchuan earthquake stricken areas]. Sichuan Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban 2012; 43:562-565. [PMID: 22997897] [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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OBJECTIVE To test the reliability and validity of the Screen for Child Anxiety Related Emotional Disorders (SCARED-41) in high school students in the 5.12 Wenchuan Earthquake stricken areas. METHODS A multistage cluster random sampling method was adopted to select 2729 year 10 and year 11 students from three high schools in the earthquake stricken areas for the questionnaire survey using SCARED-41. The internal consistency and construct validity of the SCARED-41 were evaluated through Cronbach's alpha and exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, respectively. RESULTS The Guttman split-half correlation for the SCARED-41 was 0.940, with the five subscales ranging from 0.734 to 0.860. The Cronbach's alpha for the SCARED-41 was 0.937, with the five subscales ranging from 0.646 to 0.862. Seven common factors were extracted from the exploratory factor analysis, with a percentage of cumulative explained variance of 49.9%. Social phobia contributed the most, which accounted for 11.9% of the total variance and retained all prior assigned items. Somatic/panic and general anxiety came second. The confirmatory factor analysis showed that a modified model combining the somatic/panic and general anxiety factors as one generated a better fit than the originally assumed construct. RESULTS SCARED-41 has good psychometrics properties. With adequate reliability and validity, SCARED-41 can be widely applied for assessing anxiety of students in earthquake stricken areas.
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- Rui Wang
- Department of Health Statistics, West China School of Public Health, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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Fu WC, Zheng SC, Dong XW, Wang YP, Zhang Q, Wang LL, Wang G, Peng YJ. Prevalence and risk factors for irritable bowel syndrome among middle school teachers in areas affected by Wenchuan earthquake. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2011; 19:1520-1523. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v19.i14.1520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To analyze the prevalence, clinical characteristics, and risk factors for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) among middle school teachers in areas affected by Wenchuan earthquake.
METHODS: Multi-stage random sampling was adopted to select 269 teachers from three middle schools in earthquake-affected areas and three in non-affected areas to conduct epidemiological investigation of IBS.
RESULTS: The overall prevalence of IBS, which was diagnosed according to the revised Rome II criteria, was 22.5% (95%CI: 17.3%-24.7%). The prevalence of IBS among teachers in earthquake-affected areas was significantly higher than that in non-affected areas (27.9% vs 15.7%, P < 0.05). No significant difference was found in the prevalence of anxiety and depression between teachers in earthquake-affected areas and those in non-affected areas. However, the prevalence of anxiety and depression was significantly higher in teachers with IBS than in those without IBS (P < 0.05).
CONCLUSION: The prevalence of IBS among teachers was higher in earthquake-affected areas than in non-affected areas. The prevalence of anxiety and depression was higher in teachers with IBS than in those without IBS. Earthquake experience might increase the prevalence of IBS among middle school teachers.
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BACKGROUND Although multiple studies suggest a dysregulated T-cell cytokine production in systemic lupus erythematosus, the cytokine profile in discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) lesions is unknown. OBJECTIVES To characterize the cytokine profile in DLE by immunohistochemical and molecular methods, and to investigate the role of cytokines in the pathogenesis of DLE. DESIGN Patients were evaluated clinically, and biopsy specimens of lesional skin were examined by light microscopy. Reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction and immunohistochemical analysis were performed on 11 biopsy specimens. We investigated the presence of interleukin (IL) 2, interferon gamma (IFN-gamma), IL-4, tumor necrosis factor alpha, (TNF-alpha), and IL-1beta messenger RNA (mRNA) in 8 biopsy specimens of DLE and compared it with 3 biopsy specimens of normal skin. SETTING Academic referral research hospital. PATIENTS Eight consecutive patients with a clinical and histologic diagnosis of DLE. RESULTS Localized DLE was found in 7 patients and widespread in 1. During the 4 years of the investigation, none of the patients developed systemic lupus erythematosus. We found significantly elevated levels of IL-2 and IFN-gamma mRNA in all 8 biopsy specimens of DLE; in contrast, no transcripts of IL-2 or IFN-gamma were detected in 3 biopsy specimens of normal skin (P<.01). Similarly, elevated levels of TNF-alpha mRNA were detected in 8 DLE biopsy specimens, while no TNF-alpha mRNA was detected in 3 biopsy specimens of normal skin (P<.01). No IL-4 or IL-1 beta mRNA was detected in 8 biopsy specimens of DLE lesional skin and 3 biopsy specimens of normal patient skin. Immunohistochemical analysis showed increased staining for IL-2 and IFN-gamma receptors, while no detectable IL-4 receptor was found. No cytokine mRNA or cytokine receptor protein was detected in biopsy specimens of normal skin. CONCLUSIONS These findings suggest that DLE is associated with type 1 cytokines characterized by the expression of IL-2 and IFN-gamma. Type 1 cytokines may be critical for induction, development, and maintenance of DLE.
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- J R Toro
- National Cancer Intitute, National Institutes of Health, Building 10, Room 12N-238, 10 Center Dr, MSC 1908, Bethesda, MD 20892-1908, USA.
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Feng QL, Davey KG, Pang AS, Primavera M, Ladd TR, Zheng SC, Sohi SS, Retnakaran A, Palli SR. Glutathione S-transferase from the spruce budworm, Choristoneura fumiferana: identification, characterization, localization, cDNA cloning, and expression. Insect Biochem Mol Biol 1999; 29:779-93. [PMID: 10510499 DOI: 10.1016/s0965-1748(99)00048-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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A 23-kDa protein that was present at higher levels in diapausing 2nd instar larvae than in feeding 2nd instar larvae of Choristoneura fumiferana was purified, and polyclonal antibodies were raised against this protein. The antibodies were subsequently used to screen a cDNA library that was constructed using RNA from 2nd instar larvae. Eight identical cDNA clones were isolated. The cDNA clone had a 665-bp insert and the longest open reading frame coded for a 203-amino acid protein with a predicted molecular mass of 23.37 kDa. The deduced amino acid sequence showed high similarity to glutathione S-transferases and therefore, the cDNA clone was named C. fumiferana glutathione S-transferase (CfGST). Identity of CfGST was confirmed by using affinity-purification as well as enzyme activity assay. CfGST was closer in similarity to insect GST2 members than GST1 members. The apparent Vmax of the purified CfGST towards the substrates glutathione and 1-chloro-2,4-dinitrobenezene (CDNB) were similar. However, the enzyme had a three-fold higher affinity towards CDNB than glutathione. Analyses using Northern blot, immunoblot and immunocytochemistry demonstrated that the fat body was the major tissue where the enzyme was synthesized and stored. Higher levels of CfGST protein were present in diapausing 2nd instar larvae compared to feeding 2nd and 6th instar larvae, suggesting that besides detoxification CfGST may have other roles during insect development that are not readily apparent at present. The CfGST cDNA was expressed in a recombinant baculovirus expression system and an active enzyme was produced.
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- Q L Feng
- Department of Biology, York University, North York, Ontario, Canada
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Zheng SC, Zhang MR. [Scanning electron microscopical observations on damages on tegument and gut epithelia of Pagumogonimus skrjabini caused by praziquantel]. Zhongguo Yao Li Xue Bao 1988; 9:262-3. [PMID: 3213545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Zheng SC, Zhang MR, Gou ZY. [Effects of praziquantel on the vitality, histology and 14C-glucose uptake by Paragonimus]. Zhonghua Nei Ke Za Zhi 1987; 26:714-5, 743-4, 16. [PMID: 3451856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Wang YL, Du NZ, Huang JT, Luo TX, Wu YF, Zheng SC. [Ultrastructural studies of the human cornea stored in M-K medium]. Yan Ke Xue Bao 1986; 2:129-34. [PMID: 3506855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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