Clinical manifestations and expression of CD18 to guide the diagnosis of leukocyte adhesion deficiency type 1

Background: Leukocyte adhesion deficiency type 1 (LAD-1) is an inborn error of immunity characterized by a defect in leukocyte trafficking. Methods: Patients with clinical suspicion of LAD-1 were referred to our institution. Complete blood count and flow cytometric analysis, to identify the expression of CD18, CD11b, and the lymphocyte population phenotyping, were performed, and statistical analysis was completed. Results: We report clinical manifestations and immunological findings of six Mexican patients diagnosed with LAD-1. The diagnosis was based on typical clinical presentation, combined with laboratory demonstration of leukocytosis, and significant reduction or near absence of CD18 and its associated molecules CD11a, CD11b, and CD11c on leukocytes. We found atypical manifestations, not described in other countries, such as early-onset autoimmunity or infections caused by certain microorganisms. Conclusions: Patients with LAD-1 may present with atypical manifestations, making flow cytometry an indispensable tool to confirm the diagnosis. We present the first report of LAD-1 patients in a Latin American country (AU)

Bone regeneration at extraction sockets filled with leukocyte-platelet-richfibrin: An experimental pre-clinical study

Background: We aimed to histomorphometrically evaluate the effects of Leucocyte-Platelet-Rich Fibrin (L-PRF),with and without the combination of a bone grafting material, for alveolar ridge preservation using an in vivocanine model.Material and Methods: Seven dogs (Female Beagles, ~18-month-old) were acquired for the study. L-PRF wasprepared from each individual animal by drawing venous blood and spinning them through a centrifuge at 408RCF-clot (IntrasSpin, Intra-Lock, Boca Raton, FL). L-PRF membranes were obtained from XPression fabrication kit (Biohorizons Implant Systems, Inc., AL, USA). A split mouth approach was adopted with the first molarmesial and distal socket defects treated in an interpolated fashion of the following study groups: 1) Empty socket (negative control); 2) OSS filled defect 3) L-PRF membrane; and 4) Mix of Bio-Oss® with L-PRF. After six weeks,samples were harvested, histologically processed, and evaluated for bone area fraction occupancy (BAFO), vertical/horizontal ridge dimensions (VRD and HRD, respectively), and area of coronal soft tissue infiltration.Results: BAFO was statistically lower for the control group in comparison to all treatment groups. Defects treatedwith Bio-Oss® were not statistically different then defects treated solely with L-PRF. Collapsed across all groups,L-PRF exhibited higher degrees of BAFO than groups without L-PRF. Defects filled with Bio-Oss® and Bio-Oss®with L-PRF demonstrated greater maintenance of VRD relative to the control group. Collapsed across all groups,Bio-Oss® maintained the VRD and resulted in less area of coronal soft tissue infiltration compared to the emptydefect. Soft tissue infiltration observed at the coronal area was not statistically different among defects filled withL-PRF, Bio-Oss®, and Bio-Oss® with L-PRF.Conclusions: Inclusion of L-PRF to particulate xenograft did not promote additional bone heading at 6 weeks invivo. ... (AU)

Metodología de la gammagrafía con leucocitos marcados en el diagnóstico de infección osteoarticular protésica/no protésica: ¿análisis visual o semicuantitativo? ¿Protocolo de uno o 2 días? / Diagnostic methodology in labelled leukocyte scan for prosthetic / non-prosthetic osteoarticular infection: Visual or semi-quantitative analysis? One- or two-day protocol?

Objetivo: Como hay poca literatura sobre el tema, nos propusimos comparar la utilidad diagnóstica del análisis semicuantitativo versus el análisis visual en la escintigrafía de glóbulos blancos etiquetados (WBCS) para la infección osteoarticular. Se evaluaron protocolos de uno y dos días, en particular en los dispositivos ortopédicos.Material y métodos: Estudio prospectivo de 79 pacientes consecutivos con sospecha de infección osteoarticular. En todos los pacientes, la SCBM se realizó a los 30 min, 4 h, 8 h y 24 h. Las imágenes se analizaron agrupándolas en dos protocolos: protocolo de un día (los expertos evaluaron imágenes planas de 30 min, 4 h y 8 h) y protocolo de dos días (los expertos evaluaron imágenes planas de 30 min, 4 h y 24 h). Las imágenes planas se interpretaron cualitativa y semicuantitativamente y también se compararon agrupando a los pacientes con y sin dispositivos ortopédicos. Para determinar qué valor de corte de la variación porcentual podía predecir la infección osteoarticular, se calcularon múltiples valores de corte en ambos protocolos a partir del índice de Youden. Tres lectores ciegos analizaron las imágenes.Resultados: Comparando el diagnóstico final, el análisis visual del protocolo de un día proporcionó mejores resultados con una sensibilidad del 95,5%, una especificidad del 93% y una precisión diagnóstica del 93,7% (p < 0,01) que el protocolo de dos días con valores del 86,4%, 94,7% y 92,4%, respectivamente (p < 0,01). Para el análisis semicuantitativo, el protocolo de un día también obtuvo mejores resultados con una sensibilidad del 72,7%, una especificidad del 78,9% y una precisión del 77,2% (p < 0,01) que el protocolo de dos días (sin resultados significativos; p = 0,14), especialmente en el grupo de pacientes con aparatos ortopédicos (sensibilidad del 100%, especificidad del 79,5% y precisión del 82,7%; p < 0,01)

Objective: As scarce literature on the topic is available, we aimed to compare diagnostic utility of semi-quantitative versus visual analysis in labelled white blood cell scintigraphy (WBCS) for osteoarticular infection. One-day and two-day protocols were assessed, particularly in orthopaedic devices.Material and methods: Prospective study of 79 consecutive patients with suspected osteoarticular infection. In all patients, WBCS were performed at 30min, 4h, 8h and 24h. Images were analysed by grouping in two protocols: one-day-protocol (experts evaluated 30min, 4h and 8h planar images) and two-day-protocol (experts evaluated 30min, 4h and 24h planar images). Planar images were interpreted qualitative and semiquantitatively and also were compared grouping patients with and without orthopaedic devices. To find which cut-off value of the percentage variation could predict of osteoarticular infection, multiple cut-off values were calculated in both protocols from the Youden index. Three blinded readers analysed the images.Results: Comparing final diagnosis visual analysis of the one-day-protocol provided better results with sensitivity of 95.5%, specificity of 93% and diagnostic accuracy of 93.7% (P<.01) than the two-day-protocol with values of 86.4%, 94.7% and 92.4%, respectively (P<.01). For semi-quantitative analysis, the one-day-protocol also obtained better results with sensitivity of 72.7%, specificity of 78.9% and accuracy of 77.2% (P<.01) than two-day-protocol (no significant results; P=.14), especially in the group of patients with orthopaedic devices (sensitivity of 100%, specificity of 79.5% and accuracy of 82.7%; P<.01).Conclusions: Most accurate approach in the diagnosis of osteoarticular infection corresponded to visual analysis in one-day-protocol that showed greater sensitivity and specificity than semi-quantitative analysis. Semi-quantitative analysis only could be useful when visual analysis is doubtful

Group 2 innate lymphoid cells (ILC2s): The spotlight in asthma pathogenesis and lung tissue injury

Asthma is a heterogeneous disease with ranging etiology and severity. Asthma is a disease of chronic inflammation of the airways, with clinical symptoms of wheezing, breathlessness, cough, and chest tightness manifested as chronic fixed or variable airflow obstruction and airway hyperresponsiveness that predispose the airway epithelium to repeated injury, repair, and regeneration. In recent years, innate lymphoid cells (ILC1, ILC2, and ILC3) have been discovered. The predominant ILC type found in the lung tissue is group 2 innate lymphoid cells (ILC2s). Upon damage to the airway epithelium mediating the release of epithelial cytokines (TSLP, IL-33, and IL-25) ensued the activation of ILC2 in an antigen-independent manner. Activated ILC2 produces a significant amount of type 2 cytokines (IL-4, IL-5, IL-9, and IL-13), altogether contributing to type 2 inflammation in the airways. ILC2s are mediators of type 2 immunity for many type 2 inflammatory diseases such as asthma, since ILC2s were reported to play an important role in asthma pathogenesis. Here we discuss the role of ILC2 in the development of asthma and ILC2 effector cytokines (IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13) contributing to airway epithelial structural changes (AU)

Gammagrafía con leucocitos marcados y SPECT/TC en el diagnóstico de infección de prótesis vasculares / 99mTC-white blood cell scintigraphy with SPECT/CT in the diagnosis of vascular graft infection

OBJETIVO: La infección de las prótesis vasculares es una complicación temible por su alta morbimortalidad, en la que el diagnóstico precoz es imprescindible. Evaluamos la utilidad de la gammagrafía con leucocitos marcados con 99mTc-HMPAO y SPECT/TC (GLM-SPECT/TC) en el diagnóstico de esta patología. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS: Analizamos retrospectivamente 30 GLM-SPECT/TC realizadas en pacientes con sospecha de infección de prótesis vasculares. Se consideró como resultado positivo la captación del radiofármaco en el área protésica con una intensidad superior a la del hígado o la médula ósea de raquis y pelvis. RESULTADOS: El diagnóstico final de infección, basado en los criterios de Fitzgerald, se estableció en 10pacientes, siendo la gammagrafía positiva en 11. No se obtuvieron falsos negativos. Los valores de sensibilidad y especificidad fueron 100% y 95%, respectivamente, con un VPP del 91% y un VPN del 100%. Veinticinco pacientes contaban también con un TC previo a la gammagrafía, que en 9 de los casos fue positivo (4FP). Los resultados de sensibilidad y especificidad del TC fueron del 62,5% y del 76%, con un VPP del 55,6% y un VPN del 81,3%. El diagnóstico de infección conllevó la exéresis del material protésico en 8 casos (todos ellos con confirmación microbiológica), mientras que los 2 restantes fueron tratados únicamente con antibioterapia debido a un alto riesgo quirúrgico. CONCLUSIONES: La GLM-SPECT/TC es una prueba de gran utilidad que presenta una alta precisión diagnóstica en la sospecha de infección de prótesis vasculares

AIM: Vascular graft infection is a rare complication with a high morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis is essential to establish an adequate treatment. We assess the accuracy of 99mTc-WBC scintigraphy with SPECT/CT in the diagnosis of vascular graft infection. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed thirty 99mTc-WBC scintigraphies with SPECT/CT performed in thirty patients with suspicion of vascular prosthesis infection. Studies were considered positive for graft infection if the intensity of activity involving the graft was greater than the liver or bone marrow activity (spine and pelvis). RESULTS: Final diagnosis of infection was established in 10 patients, based on Fitzgerald criteria. Scintigraphy was positive in 11 patients. No false negatives were obtained. The values of sensitivity and specificity were 100% and 95%, respectively, with a PPV of 91% and a NPV of 100%. Twenty five patients had a CT performed prior to scintigraphy, in 9 cases the result was positive and in the remaining 16 was negative. CT sensitivity and specificity obtained in our study were 62.5% and 76% respectively, with a PPV of 55.6% and a NPV of 81.3%. Diagnosis of infection led to prosthesis exeresis in 8 cases (all of them had a positive microbiological study of the extracted material), while the remaining 2 patients were treated with antibiotic therapy alone due to high surgical risk. CONCLUSION: Our results suggest a high accuracy for 99mTc-WBC scintigraphy with SPECT/CT in the assessment of clinically suspected arterial graft infection

Leukocyte- and platelet-rich fibrin does not provide any additional benefit for tooth extraction in head and neck cancer patients post-radiotherapy: a randomized clinical trial

BACKGROUND: One of the most important complications of radiotherapy (RT) for head and neck cancer (HNC) is osteoradionecrosis (ORN) of the jaws, arising mainly from tooth extractions. Thus, the present study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of leukocyte- and platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF) in preventing ORN following tooth extraction in post-irradiated HNC patients, as well as other postoperative complications. MATERIAL AND METHODS: 23 patients previously submitted to conventionally fractionated 3D-conformational RT for HNC underwent atraumatic tooth extractions with perioperative antibiotic therapy. Besides, they were randomly as-signed to receive L-PRF clots to fill and cover the extraction sockets (n = 11, Test Group) or not (n = 12, Control Group). A visual analog scale was used to quantify postoperative pain on the 3rd and 7th days. For ORN diagnosis, patients were clinically assessed for up to 180 days. Other postoperative complications (edema, alveolitis, suture dehiscence, continuous bleeding, and oroantral communication) were also evaluated within this period. RESULTS: No case of ORN or another surgical complication was observed and there were no differences in the postoperative pain scores between the groups on the 3rd and 7th days. CONCLUSIONS: L-PRF did not seem to provide any additional benefits than those achieved by the combination of the surgical and drug protocols used for tooth extractions in the post-irradiated HNC patients

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Fracaso renal agudo tras el uso de trombectomía farmacomecánica en la trombosis venosa aguda / Acute renal failure after the use of pharmacomechanical thrombectomy in acute venous thrombosis

La trombectomía farmacomecánica (TFM) ha demostrado disminuir la incidencia de síndrome postrombótico tras la trombosis venosa profunda (TVP), reduciendo comorbilidades, costes asociados e ingresos hospitalarios. Presentamos el caso de una mujer de 23 años, sin antecedentes de interés, que debuta con fracaso renal agudo (FRA) tras TFM por TVP en miembro superior. Revisamos la literatura publicada hasta la actualidad referente a FRA tras el uso del sistema de TFM para el tratamiento de TVP. El riesgo de FRA tras TFM es considerable, y aunque el pronóstico sea por lo general benigno, dicha complicación debería ser advertida en la lista de posibles complicaciones asociadas a la TFM. Se ha de insistir en la adecuada hidratación preoperatoria y posoperatoria, limitando los tiempos de trombectomía mecánica y cuantificando el efluente obtenido para reducir el posible daño nefrológico. Enfatizamos la prudencia al indicar TFM en mujeres jóvenes y delgadas

Pharmacomechanical thrombectomy (FMT) has proven to decrease the incidence of post-thrombotic syndrome after deep vein thrombosis (DVT), reducing comorbidities, associated costs and hospital admissions. We present the case of a 23-year-old woman, without medical history of interest, who debuts with acute kidney injury (AKI) after TFM due to upper limb DVT. We review the literature published to date regarding AKI after the use of the FMT system for the treatment of DVT. The risk of AKI after FMT is considerable and although usually benign, this complication should be listed as possible complication after FMT. It is necessary to insist on adequate pre and postoperative hydration by limiting mechanical thrombectomy times and quantifying the effluent obtained to reduce possible nephrological damage. We emphasize prudence when indicating FMT in young and slim females

Estabilidad en el tiempo de relajación magnética de la solución CM-95 / Stability in the magnetic relaxation time of the CM-95 solution

INTRODUCCIÓN: la solución CM-95 constituye un candidato a medicamento inmunomodulador en la terapia de pacientes con cáncer, el que debe cumplir las Buenas Prácticas de Producción con el correspondiente control de calidad y estabilidad, según las regulaciones vigentes. Se determinó la estabilidad de la solución CM-95 y el conteo de leucocitos en ratones Balb/c en el tiempo de relajación magnética. MÉTODO: se elaboraron tres lotes pilotos, los que fueron sometidos a estudios de estabilidad de vida de estante y acelerado. Los índices de calidad determinados antes y después del tratamiento magnético fueron: características organolépticas, pH, conductividad eléctrica, valoración del cloruro de sodio, concentración del preservo y control microbiológico. Se determinó el conteo de leucocitos totales en ratones Balb/C antes y después del tratamiento. RESULTADOS: se demostró el cumplimiento de los parámetros establecidos en condiciones aceleradas y vida útil de la solución, sin y con tratamiento magnético. Se demostró la utilidad del sistema envase - cierre seleccionado durante el estudio. El conteo total de leucocitos mostró variaciones con respecto al control hasta los dos meses como efecto del tratamiento magnético. CONCLUSIONES: se demostró el cumplimiento de los índices de calidad establecidos de la solución CM-95 tratada magnéticamente, en las condiciones aceleradas y de vida útil empleando ambos tipos de envase. Se evidenció la activación de la respuesta inmune a partir del tratamiento hasta los dos meses. Se comprobó que el tiempo de relajación magnética de la solución fue de dos meses

INTRODUCTION: the CM-95 solution constitutes a candidate for immunomodulatory medication in the therapy of cancer patients, who must comply with Good Production Practices with the corresponding quality and stability control, according to current regulations. It was determined the stability of the CM-95 solution and the leukocyte count in Balb / c mice at the time of magnetic relaxation. METHODS: three pilot lots were prepared, which were subjected to shelf stability and accelerated life studies. The quality indices determined before and after the magnetic treatment were: organoleptic characteristics, pH, electrical conductivity, sodium chloride titration, preservation concentration and microbiological control. Total white blood cell count in Balb / C mice was determined before and after treatment. RESULTS: compliance with the parameters established in accelerated conditions and solution life, without and with magnetic treatment, was demonstrated. The utility of the container-closure system selected during the study was demonstrated. The total white blood cell count showed variations with respect to the control up to two months as an effect of the magnetic treatment. CONCLUSIONS: compliance with the established quality indices of the magnetically treated CM-95 solution was demonstrated, under accelerated conditions and useful life using both types of packaging. The activation of the immune response was evident from the treatment up to two months. It was found that the magnetic relaxation time of the solution was two months

Marcaje de leucocitos con 99mTc-exametazima y policitemia vera: un hallazgo casual / Leucocyte labelling with 99mTc-exametazime and polycythemia vera: a casual finding

La clasificación oficial de la Organización Mundial de la Salud de los tumores de tejidos hematopoyéticos y linfoides de 2016 introduce el concepto de policitemia vera (PV) enmascarada y revela que esta entidad ha sido infradiagnosticada en el pasado. Se presenta el caso de un varón de 49 años, fumador, intervenido de fractura de tobillo hace más de 15 años, remitido para valorar un posible proceso infeccioso asociado. Al no producirse separación previa de los hematíes por sedimentación durante el procedimiento de marcaje de leucocitos con 99mTc-exametazima se revisaron las causas de disminución de la velocidad de sedimentación globular. Entre ellas destacan la poliglobulia y el hábito tabáquico, ambas presentes en el paciente. Se recomendó realización de estudio hematológico que concluyó con el diagnóstico de PV. Las indicaciones del especialista en Radiofarmacia permitieron diagnosticar un caso no identificado hasta entonces, pese a que el paciente presentaba síntomas desde hacía años

The official World Health Organization classification of hematopoietic and lymphoid tissue tumors introduces in 2016 the concept of masked polycythemia vera (PV) and reveals that this entity has been underdiagnosed in the past. We present the case of a 49-year-old man, smoker, operated on for ankle fracture more than 15 years ago, referred to evaluate a possible associated infectious process. As there was no previous separation of the red blood cells by sedimentation during the leukocyte labelling procedure with 99mTc-exametazima, the causes of decreased erythrocyte sedimentation rate were reviewed. These include polyglobulia and smoking, both present in the patient. A haematological study was advised, which concluded with the diagnosis of PV. The indications of the specialist in Radiopharmacy allowed diagnosing a case not identified until then, although the patient had had symptoms for years

Aportación clínica de la SPECT/TC en la gammagrafía con leucocitos marcados con 99mTc-HMPAO en infección de prótesis de cadera y rodilla / The clinical contribution of SPECT/CT with 99mTc-HMPAO-labeled leukocyte scintigraphy in hip and knee prosthetic infections

OBJETIVO: La gammagrafía con leucocitos marcados con 99mTc-HMPAO ha resultado un método de estudio específico y altamente sensible en el diagnóstico y seguimiento de pacientes con sospecha de infección protésica. El objetivo de este estudio retrospectivo fue evaluar la utilidad de la SPECT/TC en infección protésica. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Se realizó una gammagrafía con leucocitos marcados con 99mTc-HMPAO a 37 pacientes con prótesis articular (11 hombres y 26 mujeres; rango de edades de 38 a 84 años; edad media+/-DE, 65,7+/-5,6 años). Se obtuvieron imágenes planares 2, 4 y 24horas después de la inyección. A las 4horas se realizó SPECT/TC usando una gammacámara híbrida de doble detector con TC de baja energía. En todos los pacientes se compararon los resultados de la gammagrafía con los resultados de la intervención quirúrgica, el cultivo y el seguimiento clínico. RESULTADOS: De 37 pacientes estudiados con leucocitos marcados con 99mTc-HMPAO, con gammagrafía y SPECT/TC, 17 (45,9%) tenían infección protésica y 20 (54,1%) tenían afecciones protésicas no infecciosas. La gammagrafía con leucocitos marcados con 99mTc-HMPAO fue verdadero positivo para infección en 16 de 37 pacientes y verdadero negativo en 20 de 37 pacientes. La SPECT/TC proporciona una localización anatómica precisa de todos los posibles focos. Considerando el diagnóstico final, la SPECT/TC aportó una contribución clínica significativa en 22 de 37 pacientes (59,4%). La sensibilidad, especificidad, valor predictivo negativo y valor predictivo positivo fueron del 100%, 59,1%, 100%, 62,5% en las imágenes planares y de 100%, 90,1%, 100%, 88,2% en la imagen planar más SPECT/TC respectivamente. DISCUSIÓN: Nuestros resultados indican que la realización de la SPECT/TC puede mejorar el estudio con leucocitos marcados con 99mTc-HMPAO en pacientes con sospecha de osteomielitis, y proporcionar una localización anatómica y una definición precisa del alcance de la infección

OBJECTIVES: White blood cell scanning with 99mTc-hexamethylpropylene amine oxime (HMPAO) has proven a sensitive and specific imaging method in the diagnosis of suspected prosthesis infection. The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the usefulness of SPECT/CT performed simultaneously using a hybrid imaging device of prosthesis infections. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 99mTc-HMPAO scintigraphy was performed on 37 patients (11 men and 26 women; age range 38-84 years; mean age+/-SD, 65.7+/-5.6 years). Planar scans were acquired 2.4 and 24hour after injection. SPECT/CT was obtained 4 h after injection, using a dual-head hybrid gama camera coupled with a low-power x-ray tube. In all patients, scintigraphic results were matched with the results of surgery, cultures and clinical follow-up. RESULTS: Seventeen (45,9%) out of 37 patients had prosthesis infection and 20 (54,1%) out of 37 patients had non-infectious prosthesis pathologies with 99mTc-HMPAO scintigraphy and SPECT/CT. The 99mTc-HMPAO scintigraphy was true-positive for infection in 16 of 37 patients and true-negative in 20 of 37 patients. SPECT/CT provided an accurate anatomic localization of all positive foci. With regard to the final diagnosis, SPECT/CT added a significant clinical contribution in 22 of 37 patients (59,4%). Sensitivity, specificity, negative predictive value and positive predictive values were 100%,59.1%,100%,62.5% in planar images with 99mTc-HMPAO scintigraphy and 100%,90.1%,100%,88.2% in the planar+SPECT/CT imaging, respectively. DISCUSSION: Our results indicate that SPECT/CT performed using a hybrid device can improve imaging with 99mTc-HMPAO scintigraphy in patients with suspected osteomyelitis by providing accurate anatomic localization and precise definition of the extent of infection

Anti-inflammatory and anti-remodeling effects of myrtenol in the lungs of asthmatic rats: Histopathological and biochemical findings

Introduction: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways. In this study, we evaluated the anti-inflammatory effects of myrtenol on the inflammatory indices in the pulmonary parenchyma and airways and on the inflammatory and oxidative indices of the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) of asthmatic rats. Methods: The allergic asthma was induced by sensitization (two weeks) followed by the inhalation of ovalbumin (four weeks). Animals were divided into two main groups: (1) Histopathology, and (2) measurement of inflammatory and oxidative biomarkers in the BALF. Each main group was subdivided into four subgroups: Control, Asthma, Asthma+Dexamethasone and Asthma + Myrtenol. (-)-Myrtenol (50 mg/kg) or Dexamethasone (2.5 mg/kg) was administered intraperitoneally once a day for one week, at the end of the inhalation period. On day 50, lung histopathologic parameters and inflammatory indices in BALF including INF-gamma, IL-10, IL-1Beta, and TNF-alfa and oxidative stress biomarkers (MDA, SOD, and GPX) were measured. Result: In the Asthma group, leukocyte infiltration, the thickness of smooth muscle and epithelium of airways wall and the number of goblet cells increased. Myrtenol reduced all of the above-mentioned indices except the epithelium thickness. It also inhibited the increase in BALF IL-1Beta, TNF-alfa and MDA and increased the levels of INF-gamma, IL-10 and SOD. Conclusion: Our results suggest that myrtenol reduced damage caused by experimental asthma by reducing the inflammatory indices, normalizing the level of interleukins and balancing oxidative stress in the lungs. It also prevented airway remodeling. Myrtenol may be suggested as a potent herbal medicine for the treatment of allergic asthma

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Efecto de la plaquetoféresis sobre el recuento de leucocitos: metaanálisis 1980-2018 / Effect of plateletpheresis on the white blood cell count: meta-analysis 1980-2018

OBJETIVO: En la literatura científica no están claros los impactos de la plaquetoféresis sobre los parámetros del leucograma, y existe una gran divergencia en los estudios que han evaluado el recuento de leucocitos. El objetivo de este estudio fue metanalizar el efecto de la plaquetoféresis sobre el recuento de leucocitos, con base en estudios publicados entre 1980-2018. MÉTODOS: Se realizó una revisión sistemática con metaanálisis de efectos aleatorios para la diferencia de medias. Se aplicaron las fases de la guía PRISMA, con 132 estrategias de búsqueda en Pubmed, Scielo, Science Direct y Scopus. Se garantizó la reproducibilidad y evaluación de la calidad metodológica. Se evaluó la heterogeneidad con Galbraith y Dersimonian y Laird's, el sesgo de publicación con Funnel Plot y Begg, y se realizaron análisis de sensibilidad, metaanálisis acumulado y Forest Plot. RESULTADOS: Se incluyeron 19 estudios con 2.358 donantes, la mayoría de India, Estados Unidos, Turquía, Alemania y Austria. Se halló una diferencia de medias de -0,80 x109⁄L (IC95%= -1,96; 0,36x109⁄L) entre el valor pre donación y el valor inmediatamente posterior a la donación. No se encontró sesgo de publicación en los estudios y la medida combinada presentó buena sensibilidad, dado que no varió con la eliminación de estudios específicos. CONCLUSIONES: La donación de plaquetas por aféresis no afecta al recuento de leucocitos en los donantes. En el siglo pasado, se reportaban reducciones en este parámetro, explicadas por la pérdida de sangre en los estuches utilizados para el procedimiento y debido a los efectos producidos en las células sanguíneas por los biomateriales de los estuches. Sin embargo, en la actualidad se evidencia la alta seguridad de la plaquetoféresis para el recuento de glóbulos blancos

BACKGROUND: In the scientific literature, the impacts of plateletpheresis on leukogram parameters are not clear, with a high divergence in the studies that have evaluated changes in leukocytes. The objective of this paper was to meta-analyze the effect of plateletpheresis on the leukocyte count, based on studies published between 1980-2018. METHODS: Systematic review with meta-analysis of random effects for the difference of means. The phases of the PRISMA guide were applied with 132 search strategies in Pubmed, Scielo, Science direct and Scopus. Reproducibility and evaluation of methodological quality were guaranteed. Heterogeneity was evaluated with Galbraith and Dersimonian and Laird's, publication bias with Funnel Plot and Begg; sensitivity analysis, accumulated meta-analysis and Forest Plot were carried out. RESULTS: Nineteen studies were included with 2,358 donors, mostly from India, United States, Turkey, Germany and Austria. A mean difference of -0,80 x109⁄L (IC95%= -1,96; 0,36x109⁄L) between the predonation value and the value immediately after donation was founded; no publication bias was found and the conclusion presented good sensitivity since it does not vary with the elimination of studies in successive phases. CONCLUSIONS: The donation of platelets by apheresis does not affect the leukocyte count in the donors, in the last century there were reports of reductions in this parameter, explained by the blood loss in the cases used for the procedure and by effects produced in the blood cells by the biomaterials; however, at present the high safety of plateletpheresis for the white blood cell count is evidenced

La arteria pulmonar es el principal productor de reactantes de fase aguda en pacientes con enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica / The pulmonary artery is the main producer of acute phase reactants in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

INTRODUCCIÓN: El origen de la inflamación sistémica en la EPOC sigue estando poco aclarada. Hemos tratado de comparar la expresión de los niveles de reactantes de fase aguda en pacientes con EPOC y los fumadores sanos (controles), tanto en las arterias pulmonares locales como en leucocitos de sangre periférica y plasma. MÉTODO: Los pacientes se clasificaron como EPOC o fumadores sanos según los resultados de la espirometría. Las arterias pulmonares, leucocitos de sangre periférica y las muestras de plasma se obtuvieron de todos los sujetos incluidos. La expresión génica de la proteína C-reactiva (PCR) y el amiloide sérico A (AAS1, AAS2, y AAS4) se evaluó en muestras de tejidos y leucocitos de sangre periférica mediante RT-PCR. Los niveles de PCR y AAS se midieron mediante ensayos inmunoenzimáticos. RESULTADOS: Se incluyeron un total de 40 pacientes con EPOC y 62 fumadores sanos, reclutados desde comienzos del año 2011 hasta finales del 2012. Tanto PCR y AAS se sobreexpresa en la arteria pulmonar en comparación con los leucocitos de sangre periférica. En los pacientes con EPOC, en la arteria pulmonar, los niveles de expresión génica de la PCR, el AAS1, y el AAS2 fueron 8-, 56-, y 2,3 veces mayor que en los leucocitos de sangre periférica, respectivamente. No se observó correlación entre los niveles plasmáticos de marcadores inflamatorios y su expresión en la arteria pulmonar y leucocitos de sangre periférica. CONCLUSIONES: La sobreexpresión de AAS en las arterias pulmonares en comparación con los leucocitos de sangre periférica sugiere que el pulmón puede ser la principal fuente de AAS en pacientes con EPOC. Otras fuentes potenciales de inflamación sistémica en la EPOC (por ejemplo, el hígado) necesitan un examen más detallado

INTRODUCTION: The origin of systemic inflammation in COPD is still not completely clear. We have attempted to compare the expression levels of acute phase reactants in patients with COPD and healthy smokers (controls), both in the local pulmonary artery and in peripheral blood leukocytes and plasma. METHOD: Patients were classified as having COPD or being healthy smokers according to spirometry results. The pulmonary artery, peripheral blood leukocyte and plasma samples were obtained from all included subjects. Genetic expression of the C-reactive protein (CRP) and serum amyloid A (SAA1, SAA2 and SAA4) was evaluated in tissue samples and peripheral blood leukocytes using RT-CRP. CRP and SAA levels were measured using immunoenzymatic assays. RESULTS: A total of 40 patients with COPD and 62 healthy smokers were included, recruited between early 2011 and late 2012. Both CRP and SAA was overexpressed in the pulmonary artery in comparison with peripheral blood leukocytes. In patients with COPD, genetic expression levels of CRP, SAA1 and SAA2 in the pulmonary artery were 8, 56, and 2.3 times higher than in peripheral blood leukocytes, respectively. No correlation was observed between inflammatory marker plasma levels and their expression in the pulmonary artery and peripheral blood leukocytes. CONCLUSIONS: The overexpression of SAA in pulmonary arteries in comparison with peripheral blood leukocytes suggests that the lung may be the main source of SAA in patients with COPD. Other potential sources of systemic inflammation in COPD (for example, the liver) require more detailed examination

Green tea supplementation promotes leukocyte telomere length elongation in obese women / La suplementación con té verde promueve la elongación de los telómeros de leucocitos en mujeres obesas

Introduction: inflammation and oxidative stress are factors that may play a substantial role in telomere attrition. In line of this, obesity is associated with telomere shortening. Green tea had anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects and may alter telomere length (TL).Objectives: we evaluated the effect of decaffeinated green tea supplementation in obese women on TL. Methods: we conducted a cross-sectional interventional study with ten obese (body mass index [BMI] > 40 kg/m²) and eight normal weight (BMI > 18.5 and < 24.9 kg/m²) women (age between 27 and 48 years). The supplementation was carried out with capsules (each contained 450.7 mg of epigallocatechin-3-gallate) during eight weeks. Anthropometric and dietary intake assessment, and blood collection (for biochemical and TL analysis by quantitative PCR) were performed before and after supplementation. Normal weight patients were evaluated at a single moment. Results: we observed a significant increase on TL after supplementation (1.57 ± 1.1 to 3.2 ± 2.1 T/Sratio; p < 0.05). Moreover, we found shorter TL in obese patients (day 0) when compared to normal weight individuals (3.2 ± 1.9 T/Sratio; p < 0.05) and an inverse association between TL and BMI, even after age adjustment (beta = -0.527; r² = 0.286; IC = -0.129, -0.009).Conclusion: obesity is related to shorter telomeres. Green tea supplementation during eight weeks promotes telomere elongation in obese women

Introducción: la inflamación y el estrés oxidativo son factores que pueden jugar un papel importante en el desgaste de los telómeros. En línea con esto, la obesidad está asociada con el acortamiento de los telómeros. El té verde tiene efectos antiinflamatorios y antioxidantes y puede alterar la longitud de los telómeros (LT). Objetivos: evaluamos el efecto de la suplementación de té verde descafeinado en la LT en mujeres obesas. Métodos: realizamos un estudio intervencionista de corte transversal con 10 mujeres obesas (IMC > 40 kg/m²) y 8 con peso normal (IMC > 18,5 y < 24,9 kg/m²) (edad entre 27 y 48 años). La suplementación se llevó a cabo con cápsulas (cada una contenía 450,7 mg de epigalocatequina- 3-galato) durante 8 semanas. La evaluación de la ingesta antropométrica y dietética y la recolección de sangre (para análisis bioquímicos y LT por PCR cuantitativa) se realizaron antes y después de la administración de suplementos. Los pacientes de peso normal fueron evaluados en un solo momento. Resultados: observamos un aumento significativo en LT después de la suplementación (1,57 ± 1,1 a 3,2 ± 2,1 T/S ratio; p < 0,05). Además, encontramos LT más corta en pacientes obesos (día 0) en comparación con individuos de peso normal (3,2 ± 1,9 T/S ratio; p < 0,05) y una asociación inversa entre LT e IMC, incluso después del ajuste de edad (beta = -0,527; r² = 0,286; IC = -0,129, -0,009). Conclusión: la obesidad está relacionada con los telómeros más cortos. La administración de suplementos de té verde durante 8 semanas promueve la elongación de los telómeros en mujeres obesas

Aumento en los recuentos de leucocitos y neutrófilos durante las primeras 18 semanas de tratamiento con clozapina en pacientes ingresadas en una unidad de cuidados psiquiátricos prolongados / Increase in white cell and neutrophil counts during the first eighteen weeks of treatment with clozapine in patients admitted to a long-term psychiatric care inpatient unit

Material y métodos. Se estudió una muestra de mujeres ingresadas en nuestra UCPP y en tratamiento con clozapina. Se estudió la variación de los recuentos de leucocitos y neutrófilos durante las primeras 18 semanas de tratamiento, la aparición de leucopenia, neutropenia y agranulocitosis, así como la influencia de los fármacos empleados de forma concomitante. Resultados y conclusiones. Se obtuvo una tasa de incidencia de neutropenia de 1,82% (IC 95%: 0,05-10,13) y ningún caso de leucopenia ni agranulocitosis (0%). En el análisis cuantitativo de leucocitos y neutrófilos durante las 18 semanas de tratamiento, se observó un aumento hasta la semana 3-4, tendiendo después a la estabilización de las cifras alcanzadas, pero manteniendo siempre cifras superiores a las de los valores iniciales. Estas diferencias resultaron estadísticamente significativas para los leucocitos en el ANOVA de medidas repetidas con la corrección de Greenhouse-Geisser F (11,47, 37)=2,114 (p=0,011), ŋ2P=0,038. También resultó significativo para los neutrófilos el ANOVA con la corrección de Greenhouse-Geisser F (10,33, 37)=3,312 (p=0,0002), y el MANOVA F (18, 37)=2,693 (p=0,005), ŋ2P=0,567). La influencia de los fármacos estudiados de forma concomitante (litio, valproico y biperideno) no resultó globalmente significativa (MANOVA) sobre el aumento hallado en los leucocitos y neutrófilos

Introduction. Clozapine is an antipsychotic drug that has shown to be more effective than other antipsychotics in the treatment of schizophrenia, but its use is limited due to its side effects, particularly by the risk of causing agranulocytosis. A study was made on the variations in white cell and neutrophil counts in patients treated with clozapine in a Long-term Psychiatric Unit. Methods. A retrospective observational study was conducted with a sample of women of our long-term psychiatric care unit who had been treated with clozapine. A study was made on the variations in white cell and neutrophil counts during the first 18 weeks of treatment, as well as the onset of leukopenia, neutropenia, agranulocytosis, and the influence of concomitant drugs. Results and conclusions. The study included 55 patients on treatment with clozapine. The incidence rate of neutropenia was 1.82% (95% CI; 0.05-10.13). The incidence rate of leukopenia and agranulocytosis was 0%. An increase in white cell and neutrophil counts from baseline to week 3-4 was observed. Only small variations were observed after this time, but the counts remained higher than the initial values. These changes were statistically significant in the white cell count: One-way repeated ANOVA with Greenhouse-Geisser correction F (11.47, 37) = 2.114 (P= .011); and in neutrophils: One-way repeated ANOVA with Greenhouse-Geisser correction F (10.3, 37)=3.312 (P=.0002), and MANOVA F (18, 37)=2.693 (P=.005), ŋ2P=0.567. The influence of concomitant drugs (lithium, valproic and biperiden) was not significant on the overall increase found in white cells or neutrophils (MANOVA)

Agranulocitosis en paciente en tratamiento con oxcarbacepina que, tras su retirada, se evidenció recuperación de neutrófilos / Agranulocytosis in a patient in oxcarbazepine treatment, after its withdrawal, neutrophils returned to a normal levels

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Utilidad de la gammagrafía con leucocitos marcados y SPECT/TC en la infección de injertos vasculares / Usefulness of scintigraphy with labelled leucocytes and SPECT/CT in vascular graft infection

La infección de injertos vasculares es una complicación poco frecuente en este tipo de procedimientos. Sin embargo, cuando se presentan suelen tener una alta morbilidad e incluso una alta mortalidad. Su adecuada identificación y localización es crucial para el pertinente y temprano manejo, ya sea médico o quirúrgico, por lo que el conocimiento de las herramientas adecuadas es primordial. Los estudios de medicina nuclear tienen un importante papel en este sentido, ya sea mediante gammagrafía con leucocitos marcados o con 18F-FDG. La elección dependerá de la experiencia con ambas técnicas de los diferentes grupos, del conocimiento de las mismas y de su disponibilidad, entre otros factores. Presentamos 2 casos en los que la gammagrafía con 99mTc-HMPAO-leucocitos autógenos marcados-SPECT/TC fue de gran utilidad en el diagnóstico y localización del compromiso infeccioso sospechado y, por lo tanto, en el adecuado y guiado manejo posterior. Ambos casos tuvieron confirmación clínica y microbiológica (AU)

Vascular graft infections are a rare complication in this type of procedure. However, when they do occur, they usually have high morbidity, and even a high mortality. Proper identification and location is crucial for the appropriate and early management, whether medical or surgical, thus knowledge of the right tools is paramount. Nuclear medicine studies play an important role in this regard, either by using labelled white blood cells scintigraphy or 18F-FDG. The choice, among other factors, will depend on the experience with both techniques by the different groups, their knowledge of them, as well as their availability. Two cases are presented in which 99mTc-HMPAO-white blood cells SPECT/CT scintigraphy was very useful in the diagnosis and location of the suspected infectious compromise, which led to the subsequent appropriate and guided management. Both cases were confirmed clinically and microbiologically (AU)

Leukocytes in expressed breast milk of asthmatic mothers

Objective: Infants are born immunologically immature. However, breastfeeding mothers retain an immunological link to their infants. While it is generally accepted that infants are at an immunological advantage when compared with formula-fed infants, the benefit of long-term exclusive breastfeeding by atopic mothers remains controversial. Inconsistency in the conferral of benefit may be due to differences in the immunological constituents passed to the recipient infant. The aim of this investigation was to examine the profile of human milk cells and cytokines from asthmatic compared to non-asthmatic mothers. Methods: Twenty-five exclusively breastfeeding mothers with a clinical diagnosis of asthma were postpartum age matched in a double-control 2:1 design with 50 non-asthmatic controls. Each mother provided a single milk sample which was assayed for cell differential by flow cytometry, for ex vivo cytokine production in culture and for aqueous phase cytokines. Results: Milks from asthmatic mothers differed from non-asthmatics in that they contained a higher proportion of polymorphonuclear (PMN) cells and lower proportion of lymphocytes, predominantly CD3+/CD4+ T helper cells, reflected by a decrease in the chemokine CCL5 in the milk aqueous phase. More PMN and lymphocytes from asthmatic mothers expressed the adhesion molecule CD11b and lymphocytes the IgE receptor CD23, than those from non-asthmatic mothers. Conclusions: Changes to human milk leucocyte prevalence, activation state and cytokines due to maternal asthma may result in changes to immunological priming in the infant. Consequently, the protective effect of long-term breastfeeding may be altered in these mother-infant pairs (AU)

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