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Pucciarelli MGR, Toyoshima GHL, Neppelenbroek KH, Sforza C, Oliveira TM, Soares S. A Stereophotogrammetry Face Study Between Dentate and Edentulous Adults Rehabilitated with Either a Conventional Complete or an Implant-Supported Fixed Complete Denture. Eur J Prosthodont Restor Dent 2023; 31:407-415. [PMID: 37382334 DOI: 10.1922/ejprd_1530pucciarelli09] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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Quantifying in edentulous patients the facial collapse and whether complete conventional denture (CCD) and implant-supported fixed complete denture (ISFCD) can restore the facial proportions to match those of a dentate patient (CG) is relevant for clinical dentists. One hundred and four participants were enrolled and divided into edentulous (n=56) and CG (n=48). The edentulous participants were rehabilitated with CCD (n=28) or ISFCD (n=28) in both arches. Anthropometric landmarks in the face were marked and captured by stereophotogrammetry. Linear, angular, and surface measurements were analyzed and compared among groups. The statistical analysis was performed by an independent t-test, the one-way ANOVA, and Tukey's test. The significance level was set at 0.05. The facial collapse was quantified as a significant shortening of the lower third of the face affecting facial aesthetics in all parameters evaluated and the same was observed in comparison among CCD, ISFCD, and CG. The CCD presented statistical differences with the CG group in the lower third of the face and labial surface, and the ISFCD showed no statistical differences with the CG and CCD. The facial collapse in edentulous patients could be restored through oral rehabilitation with an ISFCD similar to those of dentate patients.
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- M G R Pucciarelli
- Universidade de Säo Paulo - Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru. Alameda Dr. Octávio Pinheiro Brisolla, 9-75, 17012-901, Brazil
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- Universidade de Säo Paulo - Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru. Alameda Dr. Octávio Pinheiro Brisolla, 9-75, 17012-901, Brazil
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- Universidade de Säo Paulo - Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru. Alameda Dr. Octávio Pinheiro Brisolla, 9-75, 17012-901, Brazil
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- Universidade de Säo Paulo - Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru. Alameda Dr. Octávio Pinheiro Brisolla, 9-75, 17012-901, Brazil
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- Universidade de Säo Paulo - Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru. Alameda Dr. Octávio Pinheiro Brisolla, 9-75, 17012-901, Brazil
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- Universidade de Säo Paulo - Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru. Alameda Dr. Octávio Pinheiro Brisolla, 9-75, 17012-901, Brazil
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Oliveira TM, Berti FCB, Gasoto SC, Schneider B, Stimamiglio MA, Berti LF. Calcium Phosphate-Based Bioceramics in the Treatment of Osteosarcoma: Drug Delivery Composites and Magnetic Hyperthermia Agents. Front Med Technol 2022; 3:700266. [PMID: 35047940 PMCID: PMC8757807 DOI: 10.3389/fmedt.2021.700266] [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] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2021] [Accepted: 05/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The use of biomaterials in medicine is not recent, and in the last few decades, the research and development of biocompatible materials had emerged. Hydroxyapatite (HAp), a calcium phosphate that constitutes a large part of the inorganic composition of human bones and teeth, has been used as an interesting bioceramic material. Among its applications, HAp has been used to carry antitumor drugs, such as doxorubicin, cisplatin, and gemcitabine. Such HAp-based composites have an essential role in anticancer drug delivery systems, including the treatment of osteosarcoma. In addition, the association of this bioceramic with magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) has also been used as an effective agent of local magnetic hyperthermia. Further, the combined approach of the aforementioned techniques (HAp scaffolds combined with anti-tumor drugs and MNPs) is also an attractive therapeutical alternative. Considering the promising role of the use of bioceramics in modern medicine, we proposed this review, presenting an updated perspective on the use of HAp in the treatment of cancer, especially osteosarcoma. Finally, after giving the current progress in this field, we highlight the urgent need for efforts to provide a better understanding of their potential applications.
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- Tiê Menezes Oliveira
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Postgraduate Program in Biomedical Engineering, Federal University of Technology Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Postgraduate Program in Electrical Engineering and Industrial Informatics, Federal University of Technology Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Postgraduate Program in Electrical Engineering and Industrial Informatics, Federal University of Technology Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Postgraduate Program in Biomedical Engineering, Federal University of Technology Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil
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Rezende LC, Oliveira TM, Teixeira CM, Oliveira PR, Martins NRS, Cunha LM. Occurrence and Epidemiology of Fannia Spp. (Diptera: Fanniidae) in Laying Poultry Farms in State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Braz J Poult Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.1590/1806-9061-2017-0595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- LC Rezende
- Ministério da Agricultura, Pecuária e Abastecimento, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Brazil
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Falzoni MMM, Jorge PK, Laskos KV, Carrara CFC, Machado MAA, Valarelli FP, Oliveira TM. Three-dimensional dental arch evaluation of children with unilateral complete cleft lip and palate. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.15761/docr.1000154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Mendonça FL, Ionta FQ, Alencar CRB, Oliveira GC, Gonçalves PSP, Oliveira TM, Honório HM, Rios D. Impact of Saliva and Intraoral Appliance on Erosion Lesions Rehardening Ability -A Pilot Study. Pesqui bras odontopediatria clín integr 2016. [DOI: 10.4034/pboci.2016.161.0651] [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: 11/15/2022] Open
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Mendonça FL, Ionta FQ, Alencar CRB, Oliveira GC, Gonçalves PSP, Oliveira TM, Honório HM, Rios D. Impact of Saliva and Intraoral Appliance on Erosion Lesions Rehardening Ability - A Pilot Study. Pesqui bras odontopediatria clín integr 2016. [DOI: 10.4034/pboci.2016.161.06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Gonçalves PSP, Kobayashi KY, Oliveira TM, Honório HM, Rios D, Silva SMB. Pit and Fissure Sealants with Different Materials: Resin Based xGlass Ionomer Cement –Results after Six Months. Pesqui bras odontopediatria clín integr 2016. [DOI: 10.4034/pboci.2016.161.02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Vitor LLR, Rodrigues IR, Mello BZF, Carrara CFC, Passos VAB, Oliveira TM. Use of ICDAS-II Criteria in the Detection of Caries Lesion in Cleft Lip and Palate Patients. Pesqui bras odontopediatria clín integr 2014. [DOI: 10.4034/pboci.2014.142.05] [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: 11/15/2022] Open
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Kobayashi TY, Gurgel CV, Cota AL, Rios D, Machado MAA, Oliveira TM. The usefulness of cone beam computed tomography for treatment of complex odontoma. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 2013; 14:185-9. [PMID: 23633234 DOI: 10.1007/s40368-013-0036-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2012] [Accepted: 02/21/2013] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Odontomas are odontogenic tumours, resulting from epithelial growth and differentiated mesenchymal cells, clinically asymptomatic, and often associated with changes to the eruption of the permanent dentition. In recent years, cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) has been used in the diagnosis and treatment planning of this condition. CASE REPORT A 9-year-old male patient, with an unerupted permanent maxillary right central incisor (tooth 11) presented to our clinic. The panoramic radiograph showed impaction of tooth 11 with incomplete root development and the suspicion of an odontome and supernumerary tooth. CBCT was performed and enabled the visualisation of a radiopaque image compatible with an odontome, confirming the presence of an impacted supernumerary tooth on the palatal surface of tooth 11. TREATMENT Surgical excision of the odontome and the supernumerary tooth was performed. FOLLOW-UP Clinical and radiographic evaluations 2 months after the removal of the lesion showed lack of space for the eruption of tooth 11. The patient was referred for orthodontic treatment and a Hyrax appliance was fitted. The patient has been followed for 12 months. CONCLUSION CBCT is an important auxiliary tool, aiding in both correct diagnosis and accurate treatment planning. It is currently a technology accessible to most paediatric dentists and should be beneficial considering the diagnostic information provided as well as the cost-benefit ratio for the patient.
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- T Y Kobayashi
- Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Public Health, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Al. Octávio Pinheiro Brisolla, 9-75, Bauru-SP, 17012-901, Brazil
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von Bubnoff N, Gorantla SP, Engh RA, Oliveira TM, Thöne S, Aberg E, Peschel C, Duyster J. The low frequency of clinical resistance to PDGFR inhibitors in myeloid neoplasms with abnormalities of PDGFRA might be related to the limited repertoire of possible PDGFRA kinase domain mutations in vitro. Oncogene 2010; 30:933-43. [PMID: 20972453 DOI: 10.1038/onc.2010.476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Myeloproliferation with prominent eosinophilia is associated with rearrangements of PDGFR-A or -B. The most common rearrangement is FIP1L1-PDGFRA (FP). The majority of patients with PDGFR-rearranged myeloproliferation respond to treatment with imatinib. In contrast to BCR-ABL-positive chronic myelogenous leukemia, only few cases of imatinib resistance and mutations of the FP kinase domain have been described so far. We hypothesized that the number of critical residues mediating imatinib resistance in FP in contrast to BCR-ABL might be limited. We performed an established systematic and comprehensive in vitro resistance screen to determine the pattern and frequency of possible TKI resistance mutations in FP. We identified 27 different FP kinase domain mutations including 25 novel variants, which attenuated response to imatinib, nilotinib or sorafenib. However, the majority of these exchanges did not confer complete inhibitor resistance. At clinically achievable drug concentrations, FP/T674I predominated with imatinib, whereas with nilotinib and sorafenib, FP/D842V and the compound mutation T674I+T874I became prevalent. Our results suggest that the PDGFR kinase domain contains a limited number of residues where exchanges critically interfere with binding of and inhibition by available PDGFR kinase inhibitors at achievable concentrations, which might explain the low frequency of imatinib resistance in this patient population. In addition, these findings would help to select the appropriate second-line drug in cases of imatinib-resistant disease and may be translated to other neoplasms driven by activated forms of PDGFR-A or -B.
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- N von Bubnoff
- III. Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, München, Germany.
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Sakai VT, Moretti ABS, Oliveira TM, Fornetti APC, Santos CF, Machado MAAM, Abdo RCC. Pulpotomy of human primary molars with MTA and Portland cement: a randomised controlled trial. Br Dent J 2009; 207:E5; discussion 128-9. [PMID: 19629145 DOI: 10.1038/sj.bdj.2009.665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/23/2009] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study compared the clinical and radiographic effectiveness of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and Portland cement (PC) as pulp dressing agents in carious primary teeth. METHODOLOGY Thirty carious primary mandibular molars of children aged 5-9 years old were randomly assigned to MTA or PC groups, and treated by a conventional pulpotomy technique. The teeth were restored with resin modified glass ionomer cement. Clinical and radiographic successes and failures were recorded at 6, 12, 18 and 24-month follow-up. RESULTS All pulpotomised teeth were clinically and radiographically successful at all follow-up appointments. Six out of 15 teeth in the PC group and five out of 14 teeth in the MTA group exfoliated throughout the follow-up period. No statistically significant difference regarding dentine bridge formation was found between both groups throughout the follow-up period. As far as pulp canal obliteration is concerned, a statistically significant difference was detected at 6-month follow-up (p <0.05), since the beginning of mineralised material deposition could be radiographically detected in 100% and 57.14% of the teeth treated with PC and MTA, respectively. CONCLUSIONS PC may serve as an effective and less expensive MTA substitute in primary molar pulpotomies. Further studies and longer follow-up assessments are needed.
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- Vivien Thiemy Sakai
- Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, São Paulo 17012-901, Brazil.
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Pereira ACL, Oliveira TM, Nomelini RS, Saldanha JC, Calil MCF, Murta EFC. Lymphomatoid granulomatosis of the vulva: case report with immunohistochemical analysis. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2009; 29:255-6. [PMID: 19358044 DOI: 10.1080/01443610802691831] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- A Carolina Lúcio Pereira
- Oncological Research Institute (IPON)/Discipline of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, Brazil
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Moretti ABS, Sakai VT, Oliveira TM, Fornetti APC, Santos CF, Machado MAAM, Abdo RCC. The effectiveness of mineral trioxide aggregate, calcium hydroxide and formocresol for pulpotomies in primary teeth. Int Endod J 2008; 41:547-55. [PMID: 18479381 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2008.01377.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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AIM To compare the effectiveness of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), calcium hydroxide (CH) and formocresol (FC) as pulp dressing agents in carious primary teeth. METHODOLOGY Forty-five primary mandibular molars with dental caries in 23 children [AUTHOR QUERY: How many children?] between 5 and 9 years old were treated by a conventional pulpotomy technique. The teeth were randomly assigned to the experimental (CH or MTA) or control (FC) groups. After coronal pulp removal and haemostasis, remaining pulp tissue was covered with MTA paste or CH powder in the experimental groups. In the control group, diluted FC was placed with a cotton pellet over the pulp tissue for 5 min and removed; the pulp tissue was then covered with zinc oxide-eugenol (ZOE) paste. All teeth were restored with reinforced ZOE base and resin modified glass-ionomer cement. Clinical and radiographic successes and failures were recorded at 3, 6, 12, 18 and 24 month follow-up. RESULTS Forty-three teeth were available for follow-up. In the FC and MTA groups, 100% of the available teeth were clinically and radiographically successful at all follow-up appointments; dentine bridge formation could be detected in 29% of the teeth treated with MTA. In the CH group, 64% of the teeth presented clinical and radiographic failures detected throughout the follow-up period, and internal resorption was a frequent radiographic finding. CONCLUSIONS Mineral trioxide aggregate was superior to CH and equally as effective as FC as a pulpotomy dressing in primary mandibular molars. Internal resorption was the most common radiographic finding up to 24 month after pulpotomies performed with CH.
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- A B S Moretti
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Public Health, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil
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Moretti ABS, Oliveira TM, Sakai VT, Santos CF, Machado MAAM, Abdo RCC. Mineral trioxide aggregate pulpotomy of a primary second molar in a patient with agenesis of the permanent successor. Int Endod J 2007; 40:738-45. [PMID: 17608676 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2007.01274.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [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: 11/30/2022]
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AIM To describe a pulpotomy with mineral trioxide aggregate in a primary second molar with no permanent successor. SUMMARY Coronal pulpotomy was performed on a carious primary molar with no permanent successor in a 7-year-old child. Follow-up examinations 24 months later revealed that the treatment was successful in preserving the tooth and the vitality of its pulp. KEY LEARNING POINT Mineral trioxide aggregate might be considered as an alternative wound dressing for pulpotomy in primary molars, preserving pulp vitality and prolonging the useful life of the tooth.
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- A B S Moretti
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Public Health, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, SP, Brazil
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Oliveira TM, Souza FP, Jardim ACG, Cordeiro JA, Pinho JRR, Sitnik R, Estevão IF, Bonini-Domingos CR, Rahal P. HFE gene mutations in Brazilian thalassemic patients. Braz J Med Biol Res 2007; 39:1575-80. [PMID: 17160266 DOI: 10.1590/s0100-879x2006005000041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2006] [Accepted: 09/26/2006] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Hereditary hemochromatosis is a disorder of iron metabolism characterized by increased iron intake and progressive storage and is related to mutations in the HFE gene. Interactions between thalassemia and hemochromatosis may further increase iron overload. The ethnic background of the Brazilian population is heterogeneous and studies analyzing the simultaneous presence of HFE and thalassemia-related mutations have not been carried out. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of the H63D, S65C and C282Y mutations in the HFE gene among 102 individuals with alpha-thalassemia and 168 beta-thalassemia heterozygotes and to compare them with 173 control individuals without hemoglobinopathies. The allelic frequencies found in these three groups were 0.98, 2.38, and 0.29% for the C282Y mutation, 13.72, 13.70, and 9.54% for the H63D mutation, and 0, 0.60, and 0.87% for the S65C mutation, respectively. The chi-square test for multiple independent individuals indicated a significant difference among groups for the C282Y mutation, which was shown to be significant between the beta-thalassemia heterozygote and the control group by the Fisher exact test (P value = 0.009). The higher frequency of inheritance of the C282Y mutation in the HFE gene among beta-thalassemic patients may contribute to worsen the clinical picture of these individuals. In view of the characteristics of the Brazilian population, the present results emphasize the need to screen for HFE mutations in beta-thalassemia carriers.
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- T M Oliveira
- Departamento de Biologia, Instituto de Biociências, Letras e Ciências Exatas, Universidade do Estado de São Paulo, 15054-000 São José do Rio Preto, SP, Brazil
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Nisonoff A, Oliveira TM, Sharon J. An analysis of idiotype expression in a high-affinity, somatically mutated variant of a germline-encoded anti-p-azobenzenearsonate antibody. Int Immunol 1993; 5:1-9. [PMID: 8443119 DOI: 10.1093/intimm/5.1.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [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: 01/30/2023] Open
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Using two polyclonal (rabbit) and two monoclonal anti-idiotype (anti-Id) reagents, we investigated structural correlates of the Id of mAb 36-71, a somatically mutated member of the CRIA Id family that has an exceptionally high affinity for the p-azobenzenearsonate (Ars) hapten. The two monoclonal anti-Ids reacted principally with the L chain of 36-71. The polyclonal anti-Ids interacted with both the H and L chain. The amino acid sequences of the VH and VL regions of 36-71 differ in eight and 11 positions respectively from those of the anti-Ars mAb 36-65, an unmutated prototype of the CRIA family. In the presence of 36-71L only three substitutions in 36-65 VH, introduced by mutagenesis, sufficed to restore full expression of the 36-71 Id. The same three substitutions had previously been shown to increase the affinity of 36-65 by a factor of 200, to a level equivalent to that of 36-71. X-ray crystallography had indicated that two of these substitutions introduce conformational changes consistent with the increase in affinity. We propose that these conformational changes may also account for the critical role of the three amino acids in Id expression. We also found that 36-65 is a very poor inhibitor of the interaction of 36-71 with its polyclonal anti-Ids, despite identity of the hapten-contacting residues in the two mAbs and evidence (from hapten inhibition) that the hapten-binding region is part of an important Id. Again, a difference in conformation at the binding site of the two mAbs could account for these observations.
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MESH Headings
- Amino Acid Sequence
- Animals
- Antibodies, Anti-Idiotypic/chemistry
- Antibodies, Anti-Idiotypic/genetics
- Antibodies, Anti-Idiotypic/immunology
- Antibodies, Monoclonal/chemistry
- Antibodies, Monoclonal/genetics
- Antibodies, Monoclonal/immunology
- Antibody Affinity
- Antigen-Antibody Reactions
- Binding Sites, Antibody
- Hybridomas
- Immunoglobulin Heavy Chains/genetics
- Immunoglobulin Heavy Chains/immunology
- Immunoglobulin Idiotypes/chemistry
- Immunoglobulin Idiotypes/genetics
- Immunoglobulin Idiotypes/immunology
- Immunoglobulin Light Chains/genetics
- Immunoglobulin Light Chains/immunology
- Immunoglobulin Variable Region/genetics
- Immunoglobulin Variable Region/immunology
- Mice
- Mice, Inbred A
- Mice, Inbred BALB C
- Molecular Sequence Data
- Mutagenesis, Site-Directed
- Sequence Homology, Amino Acid
- Transfection
- p-Azobenzenearsonate/immunology
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- A Nisonoff
- Department of Biology, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA 02254
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