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Divjak A, Jovanovic I, Matic A, Lucic AT, Gajovic N, Jurisevic M, Skevin AJ, Veselinovic M. The influence of vitamin D supplementation on the expression of mediators of inflammation in knee osteoarthritis. Immunol Res 2022; 71:442-450. [PMID: 36571658 DOI: 10.1007/s12026-022-09354-0] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
Abstract
This trial aimed to determine the possible therapeutic and immunomodulatory effects of vitamin D3 in patients with knee OA. In this open-label clinical trial, symptoms were assessed over 3 months in patients with primary knee OA receiving oral vitamin D3 4000 IU/day. Clinical response was evaluated at baseline and 3 months using WOMAC subscores and VAS. Serum levels of cytokines IL-1β, TNF-α, IL-13, IL-17, IL-33, IL-4, and IL-10 were determined by ELISA method. Eighty patients with knee OA were included. All 80 completed the study; the median 25(OH)D3 level was 23.1 ng/ml at baseline and increased by 12.3 ng/ml after treatment. Vitamin D3 after 3 months of supplementation induced a significant reduction in VAS pain and WOMAC subscores. Using OMERACT-OARSI criteria, 86.7% of patients treated with vitamin D3 responded to treatment. At the end of 3 months, systemic values of IL-1β (p < 0.01), IL-23 (p < 0.01), and IL-33 (p < 0.01) were significantly increased, values of TNF-α (p < 0.01), IL-13 (p < 0.01), and IL-17 (p < 0.01) were significantly decreased, while value of IL-4 was not significantly changed. No adverse events were detected. Treatment with vitamin D is associated with improvement in pain, as well as stiffness and physical function. Vitamin D supplementation increased systemic values of IL-33. Our results indicate that vitamin D3 supplementation may be used as a novel therapeutic in knee OA. Future studies are needed to investigate a potential role of IL-33 in the pathogenesis of knee OA.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ana Divjak
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia.,Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Clinical Center Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Center for Molecular Medicine and Stem Cell Research, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia.,Clinic for Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, University Clinical Center Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia.,Internal Clinic, University Clinical Center Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Center for Molecular Medicine and Stem Cell Research, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia.,Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Clinical Center Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia. .,Internal Clinic, University Clinical Center Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia.
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Sekulic M, Stajic D, Jurisic Skevin A, Kocovic A, Zivkovic Zaric R, Djonovic N, Vasiljevic D, Radmanovic B, Spasic M, Janicijevic K, Simic Vukomanovic I, Niciforovic J, Parezanovic Ilic K, Barac S, Lukovic T, Joksimovic S. Lifestyle, Physical Activity, Eating and Hygiene Habits: A Comparative Analysis Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Student Population. Front Public Health 2022; 10:862816. [PMID: 35372255 PMCID: PMC8968854 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.862816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background Changing daily habits such as diet, hygiene and physical activity may be some of the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of the study was to analyze the effect of this pandemic on lifestyle, physical activity, eating and hygiene habits among students. Methods This cross-sectional study involved 171 students from the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Serbia. Data were statistically analyzed using Wilcoxon Signed-Rank test, Marginal homogeneity test and Chi-square test. The differences were considered statistically significant when p ≤ 0.05. Results In this study, it was observed that the most common physical activity before the pandemic was walking, while during the pandemic was home exercising. Compared to the period before the pandemic, there was no difference in the time spent engaging in daily physical activity (p = 0.334). However, there was a significant increase in sitting time during the pandemic (p = 0.005). Difference was noticed in the use of breakfast, the number of meals, and the type of fat in the diet before and during the pandemic (p = 0.000). During the pandemic, there was an increase in the use of fruits (p = 0.000), vegetables, and nuts (p = 0.001), while the use of fast food and alcohol have decreased. During the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant increase in the use of dietary supplements was observed (40.2%), (p = 0.008). Conclusions Given that the COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing, certain changes in lifestyle observed in this study should be confirmed in more extensive population studies.
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- Marija Sekulic
- Department of Hygiene and Ecology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Hygiene and Ecology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
- *Correspondence: Dalibor Stajic
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Hygiene and Ecology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Hygiene and Ecology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Social Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Social Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Hotel Management and Tourism in Vrnjacka Banja, University of Kragujevac, Vrnjacka Banja, Serbia
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Forensic Psychiatry, University Clinical Centre Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Surgical Oncology Clinic, Institute for Oncology and Radiology of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia
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Koricanac A, Tomic Lucic A, Veselinovic M, Bazic Sretenovic D, Bucic G, Azanjac A, Radmanovic O, Matovic M, Stanojevic M, Jurisic Skevin A, Simovic Markovic B, Pantic J, Arsenijevic N, Radosavljevic GD, Nikolic M, Zornic N, Nesic J, Muric N, Radmanovic B. Influence of antipsychotics on metabolic syndrome risk in patients with schizophrenia. Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:925757. [PMID: 35958655 PMCID: PMC9357900 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.925757] [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: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Many studies so far have shown that antipsychotic therapy may have an effect on the development of metabolic syndrome in patients diagnosed with schizophrenia. Our goal was to determine whether our respondents are at risk for developing metabolic syndrome and who is more predisposed to it. METHODS In a stable phase, 60 patients diagnosed with schizophrenia were equally divided into three groups according to the drug (risperidone, clozapine, and aripiprazole monotherapy). Control group had 20 healthy examinees. Patients were evaluated first using The Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS). Prolactin, lipid status, glycemia, insulin, cytokine values (IL-33, TGF-β, and TNF-α) and C-reactive protein (CRP) were measured. Also, Body mass index (BMI), Homeostatic Model Assesment for Insulin Resistance (HOMA index), waist and hip circumference (WHR) and blood pressure (TA) measurement were performed in the study. RESULTS Patients treated with risperidone compared to healthy control subjects and aripiprazol group of patients had statistically significant difference in prolactin levels. In clozapine group compared to healthy control group values of HDL cholesterol and glucose level were statistically significant different. In aripiprazole group compared to healthy control group value of BMI was statistically significant different. Statistically significant correlations were found in TNF-α with glucose and HOMA index in risperidone treated patients and with BMI in clozapine group of patients; IL-33 with glucose in risperidone and with BMI in clozapine group of patients and TGF-β with glucose in risperidone group, with insulin and HOMA index in clozapine group and statistically significant negative correlation with LDL cholesterol in aripiprazole group of patients. CONCLUSION Patients on risperidone and clozapine therapy may be at greater risk of developing metabolic syndrome than patients treated with aripiprazole. Statistically significant difference in concentration of TNF-α and TGF-β was in the group of patients treated with risperidone compared to healthy control group.
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- Aleksandra Koricanac
- Department of Internal Medicine, General Hospital Kraljevo, Kraljevo, Serbia.,Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia.,Clinic for Rheumatology and Allergology, University Clinical Center Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia.,Clinic for Rheumatology and Allergology, University Clinical Center Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia.,Clinic for Rheumatology and Allergology, University Clinical Center Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia.,Clinic for Rheumatology and Allergology, University Clinical Center Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia.,Clinic for Rheumatology and Allergology, University Clinical Center Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Clinic for Rheumatology and Allergology, University Clinical Center Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, General Hospital Kraljevo, Kraljevo, Serbia.,Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia.,Department of Laboratory Diagnostics, University Clinical Center Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Center for Molecular Medicine and Stem Cell Research, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Center for Molecular Medicine and Stem Cell Research, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Center for Molecular Medicine and Stem Cell Research, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Center for Molecular Medicine and Stem Cell Research, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia.,Department for Anesthesiology and Reanimation, University Clinical Center Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia.,Clinic for Endocrinology, University Clinical Center Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia.,Psychiatry Clinic, University Clinical Center Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia.,Psychiatry Clinic, University Clinical Center Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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Grbovic V, Skevin AJ, Ilic KP, Tomic AL, Nurkovic J, Jeremic D, Djordjevic D. Correlations Between Clinical Parameters and Health-Related Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Osteoporotic Women. Serbian Journal of Experimental and Clinical Research 2016. [DOI: 10.1515/sjecr-2016-0044] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study was to assess the correlation between health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and clinically relevant osteodensitometric and biochemical parameters in postmenopausal osteoporotic women. Bone mineral density (BMD) and T scores of the lumbar vertebrae and femoral neck were assessed in 100 osteoporotic women (56 without previous fractures and 44 with previous fractures) using dual x-ray absorptiometry. The Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) index for major osteoporotic and hip fractures was calculated based on demographic data and hip BMD. Venous blood samples were taken from each subject for biochemical analysis (serum calcium, phosphorus, alkaline phosphatase and vitamin D levels). HRQoL was assessed using the QUALEFFO-41 questionnaire (domains: Health perception, Pain, and Physical, Social and Mental function). Basic participant characteristics (age, menopause length, body mass index, smoking habits, hereditary tendency towards fracture, fracture history) correlated with some of the QUALEFFO-41 domains, but the correlation coefficients were low (r<0.3), except in the case of the correlation between Pain and fracture history (r=0.638). Of the six variables included in the multiple regression model, fracture history was shown to be the most significant predictor with respect to the following three QUALEFFO-41 domains: Pain (b=20.511), Social function (b=2.548) and Health perception (b=3.185). Correlation analysis showed that after adjustment for basic characteristics, BMD and T score of the femoral neck and Pain (r=0.331 and r=0.449, respectively), Social function (r=0.422 and r=0.419) and Health perception (r=0.434 for T score of the femoral neck) exhibited the strongest correlations. Vitamin D was negatively correlated with Mental function, while the other biochemical parameters exhibited variable correlations with the QUALEFFO- 41 domains (r≈0.2-0.5). Our study confirmed the previously established relationship between BMD of the femoral neck and HRQoL in patients with osteoporosis and demonstrated correlations between various blood bone metabolism parameters and HRQoL that have not been previously investigated.
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- Vesna Grbovic
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, State University of Novi Pazar, Serbia
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Svetozara Markovica 69, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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Nurkovic J, Jovasevic L, Konicanin A, Bajin Z, Ilic KP, Grbovic V, Skevin AJ, Dolicanin Z. Treatment of trochanteric bursitis: our experience. J Phys Ther Sci 2016; 28:2078-81. [PMID: 27512268 PMCID: PMC4968510 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.28.2078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2016] [Accepted: 04/07/2016] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
Abstract
[Purpose] Trochanteric bursitis is a disease for which there are no effective
standardized therapy protocols. Very often pain persists in spite of applying all
therapeutic treatments. The purpose of this study was to determine whether treatment of
trochanteric bursitis with a local injection of bicomponent corticosteroid and 2%
lidocaine would improve patients’ conditions and relieve pain symptoms in the trochanteric
area. [Subjects and Methods] A retrospective observational study was conducted of 2,217
patients in a 6 year follow-up period at the Special Hospital “Agens”, Mataruska Banja,
Serbia. [Results] Of 2,217 examined patients, 58 (2.6%) patients were found to suffer from
trochanteritis associated with low back pain, and 157 (7%) were found to suffer from
trochanteric pains without low back pains. Local corticosteroid therapy followed by
physical therapy was effective in 77 (49%) of these patients, and only corticosteroid
injection in 61 (39%) patients. A single injection was given to 47 (29.9%) of the
patients. Two injections were given to 9 (5.7%) patients, and from 3 to 5 injections were
given repeatedly every 4–6 weeks to 7 (4.5%) patients. [Conclusion] For most patients,
local injections of corticosteroids with lidocaine alone or followed by physical therapy
gave satisfactory results.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jasmin Nurkovic
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, State University of Novi Pazar, Serbia; Center for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Clinical Center Kragujevac, Serbia; Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, State University of Novi Pazar, Serbia; Special Hospital "Agens", Serbia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, State University of Novi Pazar, Serbia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, State University of Novi Pazar, Serbia; Institute for Orthopaedic Surgery "Banjica", Serbia
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- Center for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Clinical Center Kragujevac, Serbia; Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Center for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Clinical Center Kragujevac, Serbia; Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Center for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Clinical Center Kragujevac, Serbia; Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, State University of Novi Pazar, Serbia; General Hospital Novi Pazar, Serbia
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Nurkovic J, Dolicanin Z, Mustafic F, Mujanovic R, Memic M, Grbovic V, Skevin AJ, Nurkovic S. Mesenchymal stem cells in regenerative rehabilitation. J Phys Ther Sci 2016; 28:1943-8. [PMID: 27390452 PMCID: PMC4932093 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.28.1943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [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: 02/09/2016] [Accepted: 03/12/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
[Purpose] Regenerative medicine and rehabilitation contribute in many ways to a specific
plan of care based on a patient’s medical status. The intrinsic self-renewing,
multipotent, regenerative, and immunosuppressive properties of mesenchymal stem cells
offer great promise in the treatment of numerous autoimmune, degenerative, and
graft-versus-host diseases, as well as tissue injuries. As such, mesenchymal stem cells
represent a therapeutic fortune in regenerative medicine. The aim of this review is to
discuss possibilities, limitations, and future clinical applications of mesenchymal stem
cells. [Subjects and Methods] The authors have identified and discussed clinically and
scientifically relevant articles from PubMed that have met the inclusion criteria.
[Results] Direct treatment of muscle injuries, stroke, damaged peripheral nerves, and
cartilage with mesenchymal stem cells has been demonstrated to be effective, with
synergies seen between cellular and physical therapies. Over the past few years, several
researchers, including us, have shown that there are certain limitations in the use of
mesenchymal stem cells. Aging and spontaneous malignant transformation of mesenchymal stem
cells significantly affect the functionality of these cells. [Conclusion] Definitive
conclusions cannot be made by these studies because limited numbers of patients were
included. Studies clarifying these results are expected in the near future.
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- Jasmin Nurkovic
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, State University of Novi Pazar, Serbia; Center for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Clinical Center Kragujevac, Serbia; Center for Molecular Medicine and Stem Cell Research, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, State University of Novi Pazar, Serbia; General Hospital Novi Pazar, Serbia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, State University of Novi Pazar, Serbia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, State University of Novi Pazar, Serbia
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- Center for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Clinical Center Kragujevac, Serbia; Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Center for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Clinical Center Kragujevac, Serbia; Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Serbia; General Hospital Novi Pazar, Serbia
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Vujanac A, Jakovljevic V, Djordjevic D, Zivkovic V, Stojkovic M, Celikovic D, Andjelkovic N, Skevin AJ, Djuric D. Nitroglycerine effects on portal vein mechanics and oxidative stress in portal hypertension. World J Gastroenterol 2012; 18:331-9. [PMID: 22294839 PMCID: PMC3261528 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i4.331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [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] [Received: 05/28/2011] [Revised: 09/02/2011] [Accepted: 11/09/2011] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
AIM: Тo examine the effects of nitroglycerine on portal vein haemodynamics and oxidative stress in patients with portal hypertension.
METHODS: Thirty healthy controls and 39 patients with clinically verified portal hypertension and increased vascular resistance participated in the study. Liver diameters, portal diameters and portal flow velocities were recorded using color flow imaging/pulsed Doppler detection. Cross-section area, portal flow and index of vascular resistance were calculated. In collected blood samples, superoxide anion radical (O2-), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), index of lipid peroxidation (measured as TBARS) and nitric oxide (NO) as a marker of endothelial response (measured as nitrite-NO2-) were determined. Time-dependent analysis was performed at basal state and in 10th and 15th min after nitroglycerine (sublingual 0.5 mg) administration.
RESULTS: Oxidative stress parameters changed significantly during the study. H2O2 decreased at the end of study, probably via O2- mediated disassembling in Haber Weiss and Fenton reaction; O2- increased significantly probably due to increased diameter and tension and decreased shear rate level. Consequently O2- and H2O2 degradation products, like hydroxyl radical, initiated lipid peroxidation. Increased blood flow was to some extent lower in patients than in controls due to double paradoxes, flow velocity decreased, shear rate decreased significantly indicating non Newtonian characteristics of portal blood flow.
CONCLUSION: This pilot study could be a starting point for further investigation and possible implementation of some antioxidants in the treatment of portal hypertension.
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