scholarly journals On the Relationship Between Serum Level of Interleukin-33 with Allergic Rhinitis and Its Severity in Children

2021 ◽  
Vol In Press (In Press) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marzieh Heidarzadeh Arani ◽  
Sara Nikafarin ◽  
Hamidreza Gilasi

Background: T helper type 2 (Th2) cells are critical cellular elements in allergic rhinitis. Interleukin-33 (IL-33) produces Th2-related cytokines and binds to the ST2 receptors. This is expressed strongly in mastocytes and discerningly in Th2 cells. Through Th2 cells, IL-33 may also have partly involved in immune responses. Objectives: This study aimed to measure the IL-33 serum levels in children suffering from allergic rhinitis and investigate its relationship with the disease. Methods: This case-control study was conducted on a population with the age range of 7-18 years, who referred to the Pediatric Clinic of the Shahid Beheshti Hospital in Kashan, Iran, in 2017. The study sample encompassed 57 patients with allergic rhinitis (case group) and 57 subjects with no allergic rhinitis (control group). The ELISA assay was used to measure the serum level of IL-33 in the case and control groups. Allergic rhinitis was diagnosed by a pediatric immunologist considering the patient’s history and the guidelines set out by the Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma (ARIA). All study data were analyzed with SPSS software version 22. Results: There were significant differences between the two groups in terms of age (P = 0.001), gender (P = 0.0144), family history of atopy (P < 0.001), symptoms duration (P < 0.001), and comorbidities (e.g., atopic dermatitis and asthma) (P < 0.001). Furthermore, compared to the control group, the case group exhibited significantly higher IL-33 serum levels (P < 0.001). Conclusions: The high serum levels of IL-33 exhibited in patients with allergic rhinitis indicate its involvement in the pathogenesis of the concerned disease.

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farshad Naghshvar ◽  
Zhila Torabizadeh ◽  
Narges Moslemi Zadeh ◽  
Hooman Mirbaha ◽  
Parand Gheshlaghi

Introduction. Preeclampsia (PE) is an important cause of mortality and morbidity for mothers, fetuses, and the newborns. Placenta plays a pivotal role in pathogenesis of PE. Hepatic growth factor (HGF) is a cytokine expressed by the mesenchymal stalk of placental villi during pregnancy and assumes a paracrine role in trophoblasts which express its receptor (c-MET). In the present study, we investigate the diagnostic value of s-Met (the soluble form of the receptor) in the first and second trimesters of pregnancy for early diagnosis of preeclampsia. Method and Materials. This is a case-control study conducted on 95 pregnant women. The serum level of s-Met was measured in the first and second trimesters, and the participants were followed until delivery. 44 individuals with preeclampsia (the case group) and 51 individuals without preeclampsia (the control group) were evaluated. Results. Serum level of s-Met in preeclamptic participants was lower than that of the control group in both the first and the second trimesters (P<0.0001). In addition, serum levels of s-Met were significantly lower during the first and second trimesters in patients with early, severe preeclampsia compared to those with late, mild preeclampsia (P<0.0001). The sensitivity and specificity of s-Met in the first and second trimesters were, respectively, (83%, 94%) and (77%, 94%) for early preeclampsia and (88%, 92%) and (86%, 98%) for severe preeclampsia. Conclusion. Considering our findings, serum level of s-Met may be used as a predictive factor for early detection of preeclampsia. Further research is required to corroborate the functional and therapeutic value of s-Met in preeclampsia.


2013 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cong-Lin Liu ◽  
De-Liang Shen ◽  
Kui Zhu ◽  
Jun-Nan Tang ◽  
Qi-Min Hai ◽  
...  

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the levels of interleukin-33 (IL-33) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) in patients with acute coronary syndrome or stable angina. Methods: Serum IL-33 and IL-6 were measured with Enzyme Linked Immuosorbent Assay (ELISA) in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS, n = 40), and stable angina pectoris (SAP, n = 43). IL-33 and IL-6 were also determined in 30 healthy subjects (control group). Results: The serum level of IL-33 in the ACS group (78.60 ± 44.84 ng/L) was lower than in the SAP (102.58 ± 37.21 ng/L, P < 0.01) or control groups (130.24 ± 10.17 ng/L, P < 0.01). The serum level of IL-6 in the ACS group (39.90 ± 12.64 ng/L) was higher than in the SAP (18.68 ± 11.89 ng/L, P < 0.05) or control groups (6.28 ± 17.72 ng/L, P < 0.05). There were no differences in serum levels of IL-33 and IL-6 among the single-, double- and triple-vessel lesion groups. IL-33 and IL-6 levels were negatively correlated with each other in the ACS (r = -0.871, P < 0.01) and SAP groups (r = -0.788, P < 0.01). Conclusion: The serum level of IL-33 was lower in patients with ACS or SAP and was negatively correlated with the serum level of IL-6. Thus, IL-33 and IL-6 may be used as biomarkers for evaluating inflammatory response and severity of coronary heart disease in patients with ACS or SAP.


2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Wenrui Yang

<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aimed of this study is to investigate the changes in serum levels of tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α) in the patients with acute pancreatitis treated with octreotide and its clinical significance. <strong>Method: </strong>Total of 65 patients of acute pancreatitis were selected as a case study, in which 30 patients with mild acute pancreatitis (MAP) and 35 severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) patients were treated with octreotide. 60 healthy subjects as control group and 65 case group was subjected to performed double antibody sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) to detect the serum levels of TNF-α. <strong>Results</strong><strong>: </strong>The serum TNF-α level in the case group was (12.67 ± 3.45) pg/mL and the control group was (1.56 ± 0.57) pg/mL. Case group was significantly higher than control group (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.05). Serum level of acute pancreatitis (AP) before treatment was (8.96 ± 2.12) pg/mL. After treatment, SAP group was (17.34 + 4.56) pg/mL, MAP group was significantly lower than SAP group, and the difference was statistically significant (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.05). <strong>Conclusion: </strong>The serum levels of TNF-α in patient with acute pancreatitis were significantly higher than those of normal healthy people, and their serum level was closely related to the severity of illness.</p>


2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Noha M. Hammad ◽  
Fedaa Nabil ◽  
Eman M. Elbehedy ◽  
Randa Sedeek ◽  
Magdy I. Gouda ◽  
...  

Background. Allergic rhinitis (AR) is an inflammatory state categorized by a disturbance of immunoregulatory mechanisms. MicroRNA-155 (miRNA-155) has an essential role in regulating gene expression and can mediate the allergic TH2 process. Objective. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the role of miR-155 as a biomarker in AR and correlate its level with the total nasal symptom score (TNSS) and the levels of serum interleukin-4 (IL-4). Methods. This study included 90 children: 45 with pollen-induced AR and 45 healthy controls. Serum miR-155 expression levels were measured using quantitative real-time PCR. Human IL-4 ELIZA kits were used for the semiquantitative detection of the serum levels of IL-4. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were used to determine the best cutoff values for the studied parameters for the diagnosis of AR. Results. The demographic characteristics of the two groups were matched with respect to age and sex. The AR case group included 23 (51.1%) males and 22 (48.9%) females, while the control group included 24 (53.3%) males and 21 (46.7%) females. The miR-155 level was increased in the serum of children with pollen-induced AR compared with controls (mean difference = 2.8, p < 0.001 ). A significant positive correlation between the serum expression level of miR-155 and TNSS in children with AR was detected (r = 0.494, p < 0.001 ). However, no significant correlation was identified between the expression of miR-155 and that of IL-4. At a cutoff value of 1.09, the sensitivity of miR-155 as a biomarker for AR was 100%, and the specificity was 71.1%. Conclusion. MiR-155 expression levels were elevated in the serum of AR children. Therefore, miR-155 could be used as a biomarker in AR diagnosis.


2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 88-93
Author(s):  
Borko Milanovic ◽  
Gordana Vijatov-Djuric ◽  
Mirjana Stojsic ◽  
Aleksandra Milutinovic ◽  
Jelena Stojcevic-Maletic

Introduction. Recent studies point to the importance of interleukin-33 in the pathogenesis of allergic respiratory diseases. The relationship of interleukin-33 and certain allergic respiratory diseases as well as their characteristics is not fully elucidated. The basic aim of this research was to determine interleukin-33 serum levels in children with allergic asthma and allergic rhinitis, as well as to examine the relationship between obtained interleukin-33 levels and individual clinical characteristics of these patients. Material and Methods. Serum interleukin- 33 levels were measured in a total of 91 children. The study group included 39 children with both allergic asthma and allergic rhinitis, and also 22 children with allergic asthma without allergic rhinitis. The control group included 30 healthy children. Results. Serum levels of interleukin-33 in children with both allergic asthma and allergic rhinitis were significantly higher compared to those in children with allergic asthma only (?2 = 7.01; p = 0.008; p < 0.01). Both groups of patients had significantly higher interleukin-33 serum levels compared to healthy children (?2 = 7.01; p = 0.008; p < 0.01). The correlation between serum interleukin-33 levels and allergic asthma severity was statistically significant (rs = 0.289; p = 0.024; p < 0.05). Conclusion. Serum levels of interleukin-33 were significantly higher in children with allergic respiratory diseases compared to healthy examinees. Significantly higher levels of serum interleukin-33 levels were found in children with both allergic asthma and allergic rhinitis, compared to children with allergic asthma only. Patients with higher interleukin- 33 serum levels also had a more severe type of allergic asthma.


Author(s):  
D V K Irugu ◽  
A Singh ◽  
H Yadav ◽  
H Verma ◽  
R Kumar ◽  
...  

Abstract Objectives This study aimed to evaluate serum otolin-1 levels in patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and to compare these levels with healthy individuals. Method This was a case-control study. After obtaining institutional ethical committee clearance, the serum level of otolin-1 was calculated in adult individuals (18–75 years old) who were divided into group 1 (patients presenting with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo) and group 2 (healthy patients without benign paroxysmal positional vertigo as the control group). Data analysis was carried out to compare the serum levels in the cases and controls. A p-value less than 0.05 was considered significant. Results A total of 70 age-matched individuals (cases, n = 40; controls, n = 30) were included in the study. The mean serum level of otolin-1 was 636.8 pg/ml (range, 259–981 pg/ml) in the group of patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and 236.2 pg/ml (range, 189–370 pg/ml) in the control group. The difference was statistically significant (p = 0.0000). Conclusion The serum levels of otolin-1 in patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo are significantly higher compared with individuals without benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.


2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 1093.1-1093
Author(s):  
G. Pellegrino ◽  
K. Stefanantoni ◽  
F. Facioni ◽  
C. Angelelli ◽  
A. Gigante ◽  
...  

Background:Electrocardiographic (ECG) abnormalities are described in 25-75% Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) cases and they are associated with other systemic manifestations as well as with a worse prognosis. There is an increasing need for clinical and laboratory biomarkers to ameliorate the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to patients with ECG abnormalities, due to their actual low sensitivity and specificity. Adipokines are circulating proteins that appear dysregulated in SSc and leptin in particular is synthesized in response to inflammatory conditions and seems to play a proinflammatory and pro-fibrotic action in SSc. Interesting, many studies in the last years have underlined its role in the cardiac remodeling mechanisms and in the development of cardiac fibrosis in other chronic diseases.Objectives:Aim of our study is to evaluate the role of leptin in the development of cardiac rhythm disorders (CRD) during SSc. Furthermore, by the analysis of the clinical and demographical parameters of our SSc patients, we tried to define other possible features associated with increased serum leptin concentration.Methods:We included eighty-five SSc patients, fulfilling the 2013 ACR/EULAR classification criteria, attending the Regional Rare Disease Center of Policlinico Umberto I of Rome. Fifty presented significant CRD at non-invasive diagnostic techniques (12 Lead ECG, 24-hour Holter ECG). Demographic, clinical, conventional cardiovascular risk factors were examined; instrumental and laboratory assessments were obtained, together with ECG recordings. Thirty-five SSc patients without pathologic finding at ECG traces, matched for demographic and clinical features, were recruited as the control group. In all cases, after obtaining written informed consent, blood samples were taken to measure serum levels of leptin using an ELISA assay (Life Technologies-Italia).Results:The fifty SSc patients with CRD (mean age 51±15 years; F:M 41:9) had pulmonary fibrosis (PF) in 32 cases (64%) and a BMI >25Kg/m2in 22 (44%) while in the control group of thirty-five SSc patients (mean age 49±16 years; F:M 33:2) PF was found in 15 (43%) and a BMI >25Kg/m2in 9 (35%); We detected significantly higher median values of serum leptin in SSc patients with CRD compared to the control group (12027 pg/ml IQR 12314 versus 6392 pg/ml IQR 7103;p 0,0009). Additionally, SSc patients with a BMI> 25 kg/m2(31 cases) as well as those with PF (47 cases) showed a significantly higher median serum leptin levels compared to those with BMI <25 kg/m2(13161 pg/ml IQR 13610 versus 8187 pg/ml IQR 8255;p 0,0008) and those without PF (11740 pg/ml IQR 11940 versus 7616 pg/ml IQR 7855;p 0,0079).Conclusion:To our knowledge this is the first report on high serum levels of leptin in SSc patients with CRD that also confirms its increase in those cases with a BMI >25 kg/m2and with PF, according to scientific literature data. The role of leptin in the pathogenesis of SSc remains unclear although it is already known its involvement in the development of cardiac fibrosis during other chronic diseases. On the basis of these results we speculate on leptin involvement in the pathogenesis of CRD during SSc, although further studies are needed with larger cohort of patients.References:[1]Vacca A et al. Rheumatology, 2014[2]Tyndall AJ et al. Ann Rheum Dis, 2010[3]Muresan L et al. Iran J Pub Health, 2017[4]Sanna T et al. Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J, 2009[5]Riccieri V et al. Clin Exp Rheumatol, 2011[6]Żółkiewicz J et al. Arch Dermatol Res, 2019[7]Huby AC et al. Circulation, 2015[8]Shulze PC et al. Clin Chim Acta, 2005[9]Van de Hoogen F et al. Arthritis Rheum, 2013[10]Gui X et al. Biochem Biophys Res Commun, 2018Disclosure of Interests:Greta Pellegrino: None declared, Katia Stefanantoni Consultant of: ItalfarmacoBoehringer Ingelheim, Fausta Facioni: None declared, Carlotta Angelelli: None declared, Antonietta Gigante: None declared, Roberto Badagliacca: None declared, Carmine Dario Vizza: None declared, Sergio Morelli: None declared, Edoardo Rosato: None declared, Valeria Riccieri: None declared


2021 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 153303382199528
Author(s):  
Yumei Zhang ◽  
Sujuan Qiu ◽  
Yueli Guo ◽  
Jiaqin Zhang ◽  
Xiaoqing Wu ◽  
...  

Objective: We aimed to investigate the diagnostic value of the vaginal microecology, serum miR-18a, and programmed death ligand-1 (PD-L1) for human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive cervical cancer. Methods: Eighty-four patients with HPV-positive cervical cancer were assigned to the observation group, 107 HPV-positive patients without cervical cancer were assigned to the positive group, and 191 healthy women were assigned to the control group. Vaginal microecology and serum levels of miR-18a and PD-L1 on the surface of CD4+ and CD8+ T cells were compared among the 3 groups. The observation group was further divided into subgroups according to patients’ characteristics for comparison. The diagnostic value of miR-18a and PD-L1 for HPV-positive cervical cancer was investigated. Results: Women in the control group had better vaginal microecology and lower levels of miR-18a and PD-L1 than those in the observation and the positive groups (all P < 0.05). Compared with the positive group, the observation group had similar vaginal microecology (all P > 0.05) but higher levels of miR-18a and PD-L1 (all P < 0.05). Moreover, the patients at stage III had higher levels of miR-18a and PD-L1 than those at stage I and II (all P < 0.05). The values of area under the curve for miR-18a and PD-L1 in the diagnosis of HPV-positive cervical cancer were over 0.8 (all P < 0.001). Conclusion: Patients with HPV-positive cervical cancer have vaginal microbial dysbiosis and high serum levels of miR-18a and PD-L1. miR-18a and PD-L1 have diagnostic value for identifying HPV-positive cervical cancer.


2021 ◽  
Vol 80 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 47.2-47
Author(s):  
C. Gioia ◽  
B. Lucchino ◽  
C. Iannuccelli ◽  
G. Dolcini ◽  
M. DI Franco

Background:Fibromyalgia (FM) is a common rheumatic disease characterized by chronic widespread pain, sleep and mood disorders. A higher prevalence of FM in women compared with men is well known, although the specific differences in clinical manifestations related to gender are still poorly defined. Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) is an endogenous growth factor that gained attention for its potential as biomarker of several diseases, including FM and depression.Objectives:The aims of this study were to investigate gender-related difference among males and females affected by FM in clinical manifestations, depressive features and BDNF serum level, evaluating also the diagnostic potential of the latter.Methods:We consecutively enrolled adult patients affected by FM (ACR 2016) referring to our out-patient clinic. Each subject underwent clinical and answered to questionnaires for the severity of FM symptoms (Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, R-FIQ) and depressive symptoms (Beck Depression Inventory-II, BDI-II). We collected blood samples from a subgroup of patients of both sexes, matched for age, for BDNF serum level dosage through ELISA. BDNF levels were assessed also in a control group, matched for sex and age.Results:The cohort was composed by 201 FM patients (172 F, 29 M), mean age 49.13. Females showed higher values of R-FIQ total score (p=0,0005) as well the specific items of the R-FIQ for pain (p=0,013), fatigue (p=0,014), memory problems (p=0,007), tenderness to touch (p<0,0001), balance problems (p<0,0001) and sensitivity to environmental stimuli (p=0,012) when compared with males (fig. 1). There was no difference in BDI-II between males and females, but notably male patients reported a significantly higher frequency of coexisting depressive disorder (p=0,038) (fig. 2). Serum BDNF levels were evaluated in 40 FM patients and 40 healthy controls (HC) (F:M 1:1). BDNF levels were significantly lower in FM patients compared with HC (p<0,0001). Among FM patients, BDNF levels were lower in males compared with females (p<0,0001) (fig.3). BDNF did not correlate with any clinical and clinimetric parameter. BDNF showed a good diagnostic performance (AUC=0,89, CI95%=0,82-0,9630, p<0,0001) (fig. 4). At a cut-off value <6,47 ng/dl, BDNF showed a specificity of 75% and a sensibility of 92,31%,(CI 95%=79,68-97.35) for FM identification (LR=3,692).Conclusion:FM clinical manifestations are strongly dependant from gender. While females present a more severe disease and a higher burden of symptoms, mood disorders tend to be a major characteristic of males with FM. Reduced BDNF serum levels have been reported as typical of depressive disorders. Our findings of lower BDNF levels in male FM patients compared to females support this hypothesis. BDNF have potential as biomarker of the disease and should be validated in larger cohorts.References:[1]Sarzi-Puttini et al. Nature Reviews 2020[2]Colucci-D’Amato et al. Int J Molecular Sciences 2020[3]Nugraha et al. Rheumatol Int 2012[4]Schmitt et al. Ann Med 2016[5]Melchior et al. Neuroscience 2016[6]Stefani et al. Neuroscience Letters 2012Disclosure of Interests:None declared


Author(s):  
Т.Н. Жевак ◽  
Н.П. Чеснокова ◽  
Т.В. Шелехова ◽  
О.Е. Царева ◽  
И.А. Будник ◽  
...  

Цель. Изучить закономерности изменения экспрессии интерлейкина-10 и интерлейкина-24, обладающих иммуномодулирующим эффектом, при развитии B-клеточного хронического лимфолейкоза. С учетом этого выявить информативные прогностические критерии развития гемобластоза и/или нового подхода к терапии заболевания. Методы. У 120 больных с разными стадиями В-клеточного хронического лимфолейкоза методом твердофазного иммуноферментного анализа исследована динамика уровней интерлейкина-10 и интерлейкина-24 в сыворотке крови. Результаты. Обнаружено закономерное повышение содержания интерлейкина-10 и интерлейкина-24 в сыворотке крови пациентов уже на начальной стадии B-клеточного хронического лимфолейкоза и сохранение их достоверно высоких уровней на последующих стадиях заболевания. Заключение. Обнаруженный нами факт повышения содержания интерлейкина-10 в сыворотке крови пациентов с В-клеточным хроническим лимфолейкозом является фактором риска снижения противоопухолевой защиты организма вследствие подавления им механизмов клеточного иммунитета и способности ингибировать апоптоз малигнизированных клеток. Напротив, повышение экспрессии интерлейкина-24, обладающего проапоптотической активностью и стимулирующего дифференцировку клеток, может способствовать повышению эффективности механизмов противоопухолевой резистентности организма. Устранение дисбаланса продукции и/или содержания указанных цитокинов в сыворотке крови может создать условия повышения эффективности терапии пациентов с В-клеточным хроническим лимфолейкозом. Aim. To study serum levels of immunosuppressive cytokines (interleukin (IL)-10 and IL-24) in patients with B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia for assessment of the disease progression and elaboration of a new treatment strategy. Methods. 120 patients with B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia were enrolled in the study and divided into four groups according to the disease stage (Rai stage I-IV). Control group included 30 healthy volunteers. Concentrations of IL-10 and IL-24 were measured in serum using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Results. Serum levels of IL-10 and IL-24 levels were significantly increased in all patient groups compared to the control. No difference in the cytokines levels between the patient groups was observed. Conclusion. In patients with B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia, the increased serum level of IL-10 might impair the antitumor defence by inhibiting the cell immune response and preventing apoptosis of malignant lymphocytes. On the other hand, the increased serum level of IL-24 might oppose these effects by promoting cellular differentiation and inducing apoptosis in malignant cells. Therefore, correction of IL-10/IL-24 imbalance may be a beneficial therapeutic strategy for patients with B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia.


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