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Background: Kidney transplantation is followed by immunosuppressive therapy involving calcineurin inhibitors (CNIs) such as cyclosporin A. However, long-term high CNIs doses can lead to vitamin D deficiency, and genetic variations influencing vitamin D levels can indirectly impact the necessary CNIs dosage. This study investigates the impact of genetic variations of vitamin D binding protein (DBP) rs2282679 and CYP2R1 hydroxylase rs10741657 polymorphisms on the cyclosporin A dosage in kidney transplant recipients. Additional polymorphisims of genes that are predicted to influence the pharmacogenetic profile were included. Methods: Gene polymorphisms in 177 kidney transplant recipients were analyzed using data mining techniques, including the Random Forest algorithm and Classification and Regression Trees (C&RT). The relationship between the concentration/dose (C/D) ratio of cyclosporin A and genetic profiles was assessed to determine the predictive value of DBP rs2282679 and CYP2R1 rs10741657 polymorphisms. Results: Polymorphic variants of the DBP (rs2282679) demonstrated a strong predictive value for the cyclosporin A C/D ratio in post-kidney transplantation patients. By contrast, the CYP2R1 polymorphism (rs10741657) did not show predictive significance. Additionally, the immune response genes rs231775 CTLA4 and rs1800896 IL10 were identified as predictors of cyclosporin A response, though these did not result in statistically significant differences. Conclusions:DBP rs2282679 polymorphisms can significantly predict the cyclosporin A C/D ratio, potentially enhancing the accuracy of CNI dosing. This can help identify patient groups at risk of vitamin D deficiency, ultimately improving the management of kidney transplant recipients. Understanding these genetic influences allows for more personalized and effective treatment strategies, contributing to better long-term outcomes for patients.
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections affecting millions worldwide. The increasing emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria has become a serious concern in managing UTIs. Therefore, there is a growing interest in using bacteriophages as an alternative or adjunct therapy for UTIs. Bacteriophages are viruses that infect and kill bacteria, making them a promising tool for treating UTIs caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This article provides a quick outlook on using bacteriophages to treat UTIs. We summarize the current understanding of the biology of bacteriophages, the challenges associated with developing phage-based therapies, and the promising results of several case reports and clinical trials. We also highlight the potential of phage therapy as a valuable tool in the fight against antibiotic-resistant UTIs. This quick outlook on a bacteriophage-based approach for treating UTIs offers a timely and informative summary of the current research in this field.
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Infecções Bacterianas , Bacteriófagos , Infecções Urinárias , Humanos , Antibacterianos/uso terapêutico , Infecções Urinárias/microbiologia , Infecções Bacterianas/microbiologia , BactériasRESUMO
Candida orthopsilosis represents a closely related cryptic genospecies of Candida parapsilosis complex-misidentified in routine diagnostic assays. This is emerging in settings where central venous catheters, invasive medical interventions, and echinocandin treatments are most likely to be used. A 59-year-old, non-neutropenic male patient, was admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) due to respiratory distress syndrome, following a partial gastrectomy. As a result of duodenal stump leakage, re-laparotomy was required, abdominal drains were provided and central line catheters were exchanged. Multiple isolates of Candida orthopsilosis drawn from consecutive blood cultures were identified, despite ongoing echinocandin therapy and confirmed in vitro echinocandins susceptibility of the isolated strain. Species identification was verified via ITS region sequencing. Herein, we report the well-documented-per clinical data and relevant laboratory diagnosis-first case of a bloodstream infection caused by Candida orthopsilosis in Poland.
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Candida parapsilosis , Candidemia , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Candida parapsilosis/genética , Antifúngicos/uso terapêutico , Candida/genética , Candidemia/tratamento farmacológico , Equinocandinas/uso terapêutico , Testes de Sensibilidade Microbiana , Gastrectomia/efeitos adversosRESUMO
Kidney transplantation remains the therapeutic option for patients with end-stage kidney disease. Current immunosuppressive regimens are efficient in combating acute kidney rejection. However, insights into chronic kidney allograft injury remains limited. Simultaneously, pregnancy is more common after kidney transplantation than during dialysis treatment. Due to ethical issues, comprehensive studies on the impact of immunosuppressive regimens on pregnancy are challenging. The study aimed to investigate the proteomic status of lymphocytes obtained from pregnant female rats under immunosuppressive treatment. The experiment involved a group of 10 female, pregnant Wistar rats, five of which were treated with tacrolimus, mofetil mycophenolate, and glucocorticosteroids; five were used as control. The lymphocytes were obtained and analyzed with mass spectrometry. Measurements were processed by a database search in the ProteinPilot software with a cutoff of 1% false discovery rate. The outcomes were verified statistically by a t-test (p value < 0.05) regarding proteins up- and downregulation. A total of 2082 proteins were identified in all experiments. Eight hundred five proteins were quantified in an absolute manner in a data-independent acquisition-total protein approach analysis. Ninety-five proteins were recognized as present at different concentrations in analyzed groups and were annotated to intracellular pathways. The proteins involved in nonsense-mediated decay and L13a-mediated translational silencing of ceruloplasmin expression were recognized as downregulated. The set of proteins clinically identified as acute phase proteins was upregulated. Despite the blockade of adaptive cellular immunity, the lymphocytes in the analyzed group reveal sustained proinflammatory status with decreased ability to regulate translation. This potentially affects pregnancy and immunity.
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Imunossupressores , Linfócitos , Proteômica , Animais , Feminino , Gravidez , Ratos , Rejeição de Enxerto/prevenção & controle , Imunossupressores/farmacologia , Imunossupressores/uso terapêutico , Linfócitos/metabolismo , Ratos Wistar , Tacrolimo/farmacologiaRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Urinary tract infections (UTI) represent one of the most common contagious diseases in humans. Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) strains are recognized as the most frequent causative agent, and these express a range of virulence factors including the adhesins. Immune response to UPEC under immunosuppression has not been fully understood yet. Interleukin 1ß (IL1ß), 6 (IL6) and 17 (IL17) represent clinically relevant markers of inflammation. AIM: The study aimed to investigate the interplay between UPEC genotype and hosts' immune status in shaping local inflammatory response in the course of an UTI episode. The respective numbers of: 18 kidney recipients with UPEC UTI, 28 immunocompetent hosts with UPEC UTI and 29 healthy controls were involved. Urine IL1ß, IL6, and IL17/creatinine ratios in relation to fimH, csgA, papC, tosA, and flu genes presence in UPEC isolated from the urine samples were analyzed. Apart from traditional statistics, also machine learning algorithms were applied. RESULTS: The urine levels of IL1ß and IL 6 were similar in kidney recipients and the immunocompetent hosts. IL1ß levels were higher in both kidney recipients and immunocompetent hosts than in controls, while IL6 levels were higher only in immunocompetent hosts than in controls. In the machine learning classification model, high urine IL17 levels were significantly more prevalent in controls, while low IL17 levels in urines infected with Ag43-positive UPEC strains, regardless of the host's immune status. In the traditional statistical analysis, IL17 levels appeared significantly higher in urine samples from kidney recipients infected with Ag43-negative UPEC strains. CONCLUSIONS: In the UTI- affected patients, the combination of the immune status of an individual and Ag43 status of the UPEC strain determined urine IL17 level in the analyzed group. However, IL17 levels above median were overall more prevalent in controls.
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Infecções por Escherichia coli , Proteínas de Escherichia coli , Infecções Urinárias , Escherichia coli Uropatogênica , Adesivos , Proteínas de Escherichia coli/genética , Humanos , Interleucina-6 , RimRESUMO
Virome-a part of a microbiome-is a term used to describe all viruses found in the specific organism or system. Recently, as new technologies emerged, it has been confirmed that kidneys and the lower urinary tract are colonized not only by the previously described viruses, but also completely novel species. Viruses can be both pathogenic and protective, as they often carry important virulence factors, while at the same time represent anti-inflammatory functions. This paper aims to show and compare the viral species detected in various, specific clinical conditions. Because of the unique characteristics of viruses, new sequencing techniques and databases had to be developed to conduct research on the urinary virome. The dynamic development of research on the human microbiome suggests that the detailed studies on the urinary system virome will provide answers to many questions about the risk factors for civilization, cancer, and autoimmune diseases.
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The emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacterial infections poses a catastrophic threat to medicine. The development of phage-based therapy combined with antibiotics might be an advantageous weapon in the arms race between human and MDR bacteria. A cocktail composed of the MDR Acinetobacter baumannii infecting bacteriophages with high lytic activity was used in combination with antibiotics to destroy a bacterial biofilm in human urine. A. baumannii exhibited varying susceptibility to the host range of bacteriophages used in this study, ranging from 56% to 84%. This study demonstrated that bacteriophages could reduce biofilm biomass in a human urine model, and some of the antibiotics commonly used in the treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI) act synergistically with phage cocktails. Additionally, the combined treatment showed a significantly greater reduction of biofilm biomass and clearance of persister cells.
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Acinetobacter baumannii/efeitos dos fármacos , Antibacterianos/farmacologia , Biofilmes/efeitos dos fármacos , Terapia por Fagos/métodos , Urina/microbiologia , Terapia Combinada , Farmacorresistência Bacteriana Múltipla/efeitos dos fármacos , HumanosRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: Staphylococcal biofilm formation significantly challenges wound management. The causes of difficult-to-treat wounds are not only methicillin-resistant staphylococci, but also methicillin-sensitive strains with different patterns of resistance. Bacterial biofilm significantly limits the access and activity of antimicrobials used in dermatological infections. AIM: To evaluate the synergistic effect of fennel essential oil (FEO) and H2O2 on biofilm formation by Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA and MRSA) reference strains. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values were determined for FEO and H2O2 against S. aureus reference strains by the broth microdilution method. The combined effects of the FEO and H2O2 were calculated and expressed in terms of a fractional inhibitory concentration index (FICI) using the checkerboard method. The FEO composition was analyzed by the GC-MS method. The data were analysed by one-way ANOVA. RESULTS: Decreased MIC values for FEO combined with H2O2 were observed in comparison to FEO itself. The combinations of FEO and H2O2 determined synergistic effects on all S. aureus reference strains. Subinhibitory concentration of FEO alone and in combination with 0.5 MIC of H2O2 significantly decreased the production of biofilm biomass in S. aureus strains and reduced the metabolic activity of attached cells. CONCLUSIONS: Combination of fennel essential oil containing nearly 80% trans-anethole and H2O2 represents a potential for further basic and applied research on wound management.
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The study aimed to analyze morphological and functional changes of Staphylococcus aureus cells due to trans-anethole (a terpenoid and the major constituent of fennel, anise, or star anise essential oils) exposition, and their consequences for human neutrophils phagocytic activity as well as IL-8 production (recognized as the major chemoattractant). The investigation included the evaluation of changes occurring in S. aureus cultures, i.e., staphyloxanthin production, antioxidant activities, cell size distribution, and cells composition as a result of incubation with trans-anethole. It was found that the presence of trans-anethole in the culture medium reduced the level of staphyloxanthin production, as well as decreased antioxidant activities. Furthermore, trans-anethole-treated cells were characterized by larger size and a tendency to diffuse in comparison to the non-treated cells. Several cell components, such as phospholipids and peptidoglycan, were found remarkably elevated in the cultures treated with trans-anethole. As a result of the aforementioned cellular changes, the bacteria were phagocytized by neutrophils more efficiently (ingestion and parameters associated with killing activity were at a higher level as compared to the control system). Additionally, IL-8 production was at a higher level for trans-anethole modified bacteria. Our results suggest that trans-anethole represents a promising measure in combating severe staphylococcal infections, which has an important translational potential for clinical applications.
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Anisóis/farmacologia , Antibacterianos/farmacologia , Imunidade Inata/efeitos dos fármacos , Staphylococcus aureus/efeitos dos fármacos , Adulto , Derivados de Alilbenzenos , Anisóis/administração & dosagem , Anisóis/imunologia , Antibacterianos/administração & dosagem , Antibacterianos/imunologia , Antioxidantes/metabolismo , Bacteriemia/tratamento farmacológico , Bacteriemia/imunologia , Bacteriemia/microbiologia , Contagem de Células Sanguíneas , Feminino , Humanos , Interleucina-8/metabolismo , Masculino , Nitroazul de Tetrazólio/metabolismo , Fagócitos/efeitos dos fármacos , Fagócitos/imunologia , Fagócitos/microbiologia , Fagocitose/efeitos dos fármacos , Fagocitose/imunologia , Espectroscopia de Infravermelho com Transformada de Fourier , Infecções Estafilocócicas/tratamento farmacológico , Infecções Estafilocócicas/imunologia , Staphylococcus aureus/citologia , Staphylococcus aureus/metabolismo , Xantofilas/metabolismoRESUMO
Increasing multidrug resistance has led to renewed interest in phage-based therapy. A combination of the bacteriophages and antibiotics presents a promising approach enhancing the phage therapy effectiveness. First, phage candidates for therapy should be deeply characterized. Here we characterize the bacteriophage vB_AbaP_AGC01 that poses antibacterial activity against clinical Acinetobacter baumannii strains. Moreover, besides genomic and phenotypic analysis our study aims to analyze phage-antibiotic combination effectiveness with the use of ex vivo and in vivo models. The phage AGC01 efficiently adsorbs to A. baumannii cells and possesses a bacteriolytic lifecycle resulting in high production of progeny phages (317 ± 20 PFU × cell-1). The broad host range (50.27%, 93 out of 185 strains) against A. baumannii isolates and the inability of AGC01 to infect other bacterial species show its high specificity. Genomic analysis revealed a high similarity of the AGC01 genome sequence with that of the Friunavirus genus from a subfamily of Autographivirinae. The AGC01 is able to significantly reduce the A. baumannii cell count in a human heat-inactivated plasma blood model (HIP-B), both alone and in combination with antibiotics (gentamicin (GEN), ciprofloxacin (CIP), and meropenem (MER)). The synergistic action was observed when a combination of phage treatment with CIP or MER was used. The antimicrobial activity of AGC01 and phage-antibiotic combinations was confirmed using an in vivo larva model. This study shows the greatest increase in survival of G. mellonella larvae when the combination of phage (MOI = 1) and MER was used, which increased larval survival from 35% to 77%. Hence, AGC01 represents a novel candidate for phage therapy. Additionally, our study suggests that phages and antibiotics can act synergistically for greater antimicrobial effect when used as combination therapy.
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Infecções por Acinetobacter/terapia , Acinetobacter baumannii/virologia , Antibacterianos/uso terapêutico , Bacteriófagos/fisiologia , Lepidópteros/microbiologia , Acinetobacter baumannii/efeitos dos fármacos , Acinetobacter baumannii/crescimento & desenvolvimento , Animais , Antibacterianos/farmacologia , Bacteriólise , Bacteriófagos/classificação , Bacteriófagos/genética , Ciprofloxacina/farmacologia , Ciprofloxacina/uso terapêutico , Terapia Combinada , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Genoma Viral , Temperatura Alta , Humanos , Meropeném/farmacologia , Meropeném/uso terapêutico , Terapia por Fagos , Fenótipo , Especificidade da Espécie , Sequenciamento Completo do GenomaRESUMO
The human microbiome has been proven to contribute to the human condition, both in health and in disease. The metagenomic approach based on next-generation sequencing has challenged the dogma of urine sterility. The human urobiome consists of bacteria and eukaryotic viruses as well as bacteriophages, which potentially represent the key factor. There have been several significant findings with respect to the urobiome in the context of urological disorders. Still, the research on the urobiome in chronic kidney disease and kidney transplantation remains underrepresented, as does research on the role of the virome in the urinary microbiota. In this review, we present recent findings on the urobiome with a particular emphasis on chronic kidney disease and post-kidney transplantation status. Challenges and opportunities arising from the research on the human urobiome will also be discussed.
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Because of the bacterial drug resistance development, it is reasonable to investigate chemical compounds capable of preventing the spread of resistance to mupirocin (MUP), commonly used in staphylococcal eradication. The objective of the study was to verify the influence of essential oil compounds (EOCs) on the antibacterial activity of MUP against mupirocin-susceptible (MupS) and induced low-level mupirocin-resistant (MupRL) methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strains. The following parameters were examined: MRSAMupS and MRSAMupRL susceptibility to EOCs (1,8-cineole, eugenol, carvacrol, linalool, (-)-menthone, linalyl acetate, and trans-anethole), the bacterial cell size distribution, and chemical composition by the use of Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Raman spectroscopies. The MRSAMupS and MRSAMupRL strains were susceptible to all tested EOCs. 1,8-cineole and (-)-menthone showed synergistic activity against MRSAMupS in combination with mupirocin, whereas 1,8-cineole exhibited synergistic activity against MRSAMupRL as well. In-depth analysis showed that both MRSAMupS and MRSAMupRL displayed similar distributions of the bacterial cell size. The FTIR and Raman spectra of the MRSAMupS and MRSAMupRL strains showed differences in some regions. New bands in the MRSAMupRL Raman spectrum were observed. It was concluded that the use of 1,8-cineole in combination with mupirocin can increase the mupirocin activity against the MRSAMupS and MRSAMupRL strains.
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Antibacterianos/farmacologia , Staphylococcus aureus Resistente à Meticilina/efeitos dos fármacos , Óleos Voláteis/farmacologia , Antibacterianos/isolamento & purificação , Sinergismo Farmacológico , Eucaliptol/isolamento & purificação , Eucaliptol/farmacologia , Humanos , Mentol/isolamento & purificação , Mentol/farmacologia , Viabilidade Microbiana/efeitos dos fármacos , Mupirocina/farmacologia , Óleos Voláteis/isolamento & purificação , Espectroscopia de Infravermelho com Transformada de Fourier , Análise Espectral RamanRESUMO
Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of subinhibitory concentrations of trans-anethole on antibacterial and antibiofilm properties of mupirocin against mupirocin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains. Methods: Following parameters were examined: isolates susceptibility to antibiotics, minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of trans-anethole, antibacterial activity of mupirocin/trans-anethole combination, detection of ileS2 gene, genotypic relativity of isolates using pulsed-field gel electrophoresis method, and the influence of mupirocin/trans-anethole combination on S. aureus biofilm formation. Results: Our study revealed that trans-anethole combined with mupirocin increased the growth inhibition zone diameter around the mupirocin disk, independently on S. aureus strains susceptibility to this antibiotic. Moreover, combination of subinhibitory (MIC50) concentration of mupirocin and trans-anethole significantly decreased biofilm biomass. Conclusions: trans-Anethole appeared efficient in increasing susceptibility to mupirocin and decreasing biofilm formation in S. aureus strains used in this study. Reduction of biofilm formation can potentially protect against S. aureus recolonization. Moreover, use of trans-anethole in combination with mupirocin can increase the mupirocin activity against methicillin-resistant and mupirocin-resistant S. aureus strains.
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Anisóis/farmacologia , Antibacterianos/farmacologia , Biofilmes/efeitos dos fármacos , Mupirocina/farmacologia , Staphylococcus aureus/efeitos dos fármacos , Derivados de Alilbenzenos , Anisóis/administração & dosagem , Antibacterianos/administração & dosagem , Farmacorresistência Bacteriana , Quimioterapia Combinada , Humanos , Testes de Sensibilidade Microbiana , Mupirocina/administração & dosagem , Infecções Estafilocócicas/epidemiologia , Infecções Estafilocócicas/microbiologia , Staphylococcus aureus/isolamento & purificaçãoRESUMO
In the post-antibiotic era the issue of bacterial resistance refers not only to antibiotics themselves but also to common antiseptics like octenidine dihydrochloride (OCT). This appears as an emerging challenge in terms of preventing staphylococcal infections, which are both potentially severe and easy to transfer horizontally. Essential oils have shown synergisms both with antibiotics and antiseptics. Therefore the aim of this study was to investigate the impact of lavender essential oil (LEO) on OCT efficiency towards methicillin-resistant S. aureus strains (MRSA). The LEO analyzed in this study increased the OCT's susceptibility against MRSA strains. Subsequent FTIR analysis revealed cellular wall modifications in MRSA strain cultured in media supplemented with OCT or LEO/OCT. In conclusion, LEO appears to be a promising candidate for an efficient enhancer of conventional antiseptics.
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Lavandula/química , Staphylococcus aureus Resistente à Meticilina/efeitos dos fármacos , Óleos Voláteis/farmacologia , Piridinas/farmacologia , Sinergismo Farmacológico , Quimioterapia Combinada , Iminas , Testes de Sensibilidade Microbiana , Estrutura Molecular , Óleos Voláteis/química , Óleos de Plantas/química , Óleos de Plantas/farmacologia , Piridinas/química , Espectroscopia de Infravermelho com Transformada de FourierRESUMO
AIM: The aim of the study was to investigate possible synergistic effects between several selected, commercially available essential oils and gentamicin against extended-spectrum ß-lactamase (ESBL)-producing and New Delhi metallo-ß-lactamase-1 (NDM-1)-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates. MATERIALS AND METHODS: ESBLs production was confirmed by double-disk synergy test. Isolates positive for blaNDM-1 gene were found among the tested strains. K. pneumoniae ATCC® BAA-1705™ strain was used as a control. The checkerboard method was applied to assess the synergistic and additive action of nine essential oils: caraway, fennel, peppermint, geranium, basil, clove, thyme, clary sage, and lavender, respectively, in combination with gentamicin. RESULTS: Our results indicated that peppermint oil combined with gentamicin showed synergistic activity against both control, ESBL-producing and NDM-1-producing isolates. Caraway essential oil demonstrated synergy with gentamicin toward ESBL-producing and additionally gentamicin-resistant strains. The additive effect was observed for gentamicin combined with thyme, fennel, basil, and clary sage. CONCLUSIONS: Because of their synergistic activity with gentamicin, peppermint, and caraway oils in particular, can be considered as an alternative or an addition for the control of infections with limited therapeutic options due to multidrug resistance.
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Antibacterianos/farmacologia , Gentamicinas/farmacologia , Klebsiella pneumoniae/efeitos dos fármacos , Óleos Voláteis/farmacologia , beta-Lactamases/genética , Proteínas de Bactérias/genética , Farmacorresistência Bacteriana Múltipla/genética , Humanos , Infecções por Klebsiella/tratamento farmacológico , Infecções por Klebsiella/microbiologia , Klebsiella pneumoniae/genética , Testes de Sensibilidade Microbiana/métodosRESUMO
BACKGROUND: In our study, we assessed the impact of immunosuppressive drug combinations on changes in the immune system of juvenile Wistar rats exposed to these drugs during pregnancy. We primarily concentrated on changes in two organs of the immune system - the thymus and the spleen. METHODS: The study was conducted on 40 (32+8) female Wistar rats administered full and half dose of drugs, respectively, subjected to regimens commonly used in therapy of human kidney transplant recipients ([1] cyclosporine A, mycophenolate mofetil, and prednisone; [2] tacrolimus, mycophenolate mofetil, and prednisone; [3] cyclosporine A, everolimus, and prednisone). The animals received drugs by oral gavage 2 weeks before pregnancy and during 3 weeks of pregnancy. RESULTS: There were no statistically significant differences in the weight of the thymus and spleen, but changes were found in the results of blood hematology, cytometry from the spleen, and a histologic examination of the examined immune organs of juvenile Wistar rats. In the cytokine assay, changes in the level of interleukine 17 (IL-17) after increasing amounts of concanavaline A were dose-dependent; the increase of IL-17 was blocked after administration of higher doses of immunosuppressive drugs. However, after a reduction of doses, its increase resumed. CONCLUSION: Qualitative, quantitative, and morphological changes in the immune system of infant rats born to pharmacologically immunosuppressed females were observed. Thymus structure, spleen composition, and splenocyte IL-17 production were mostly affected in a drug regimen-dependent manner.
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Sistema Imunitário/efeitos dos fármacos , Sistema Imunitário/imunologia , Imunossupressores/administração & dosagem , Imunossupressores/farmacologia , Útero , Administração Intravaginal , Animais , Feminino , Masculino , Gravidez , Ratos , Ratos Wistar , Baço/efeitos dos fármacos , Baço/imunologia , Timo/efeitos dos fármacos , Timo/imunologiaRESUMO
Infections remain a frequent complication following organ transplantation. Agents present within the general population remain common in recurrent infections among renal transplant recipients. Data mining methodology has become a promising source of information about patterns in the organ transplant recipient population. The aim of the study was to use data mining to describe the factors influencing single and recurrent infections in kidney transplant recipients. A group of 159 recipients who underwent kidney transplantation between 2005 and 2008 was analysed. RapidMiner and Statistica softwares were used to create decision tree models based on CART Quinlan and C&RT algorithms. There were 171 microbiologically confirmed episodes among 67 recipients (41%), and 191 separate species isolations were performed. Over 50% of the infected patients underwent two or more infectious episodes. Two classification decision tree models were created. The following features were enabled to differentiate the groups with single or recurrent infections: the duration of cold ischaemia, the post-transplant hospitalization period, the cause of chronic kidney disease and pathogens. The post-transplant hospitalization period and the length of cold ischaemia appear to be the principal parameters differentiating the subpopulations analysed. These coexisting factors, connected with recurrent infections in kidney transplant recipients, resemble a network which requires an advanced analysis to support the traditional statistics.
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Mineração de Dados/métodos , Infecções/epidemiologia , Falência Renal Crônica/complicações , Falência Renal Crônica/cirurgia , Transplante de Rim/efeitos adversos , Adulto , Algoritmos , Isquemia Fria , Árvores de Decisões , Feminino , Humanos , Terapia de Imunossupressão/efeitos adversos , Infecções/complicações , Rim/cirurgia , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Modelos Estatísticos , Razão de Chances , Complicações Pós-Operatórias , Recidiva , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Fatores de Risco , TransplantadosRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Renal transplantation is the most effective method of treatment in end-stage renal disease. Chronic allograft rejection still remains a challenge for transplant physicians. Despite a growing amount of data regarding the role of platelets (PLT) in immunological processes, few reports have correlated number of platelets with transplanted kidney function. We aimed to evaluate the correlation between number of circulating platelets and number of immune system cells, including lymphocytes CD 4+, CD8+, lymphocytes B, monocytes, NK cells, and lymphocytes T reg in kidney transplant recipients with stable graft function. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We enrolled 100 kidney transplant recipients (ages 20-78 years) 10 month to 10 years after transplantation. The numbers of platelets (using standard procedure) and immune blood cells were evaluated using flow cytometry. Statistical analysis was performed with Spearman rank correlation. RESULTS: We found a negative correlation between number of platelets and number of lymphocytes T reg, and a positive correlation between platelet count and number of other examined immunocompetent cells. CONCLUSIONS: The number of PLT correlates with number of cells responsible for induction and effector mechanisms of acquired cellular response.
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Plaquetas/imunologia , Transplante de Rim , Adulto , Idoso , Aloenxertos , Linfócitos T CD4-Positivos/imunologia , Linfócitos T CD8-Positivos/imunologia , Feminino , Humanos , Falência Renal Crônica/sangue , Falência Renal Crônica/imunologia , Falência Renal Crônica/cirurgia , Contagem de Leucócitos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Monócitos/imunologia , Contagem de Plaquetas , Linfócitos T Reguladores/imunologia , Ureia/sangue , Ácido Úrico/sangue , Adulto JovemRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Carriers of Staphylococcus aureus strains can be the source of epidemic infection for patients. OBJECTIVES: A molecular epidemiological analysis of an impetigo bullosa outbreak in a neonatal ward was performed in order to determine a potential source of the infection and possible routes of subsequent spreading of the epidemic strain. METHODS: The genetic relatedness of S. aureus strains isolated from 6 neonates with epidermal lesions and from 21 staff members was verified by the pulsed field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) method. Additionally, detection of eta and etb genes of S. aureus strains using PCR was performed. RESULTS: None of the infected newborns' mothers was a carrier. Seven strains, 6 isolated from the newborns and 1 taken from a midwife, showed the same restriction pattern, i.e. type A. In the other 20 health care workers colonized with S. aureus, 3 genetic types could be distinguished, i.e. B (2), C (7) and D (2), as well as 9 strains with unique PFGE patterns. The eta gene detected in 7 strains belonged to the genetic type A; there was no etb gene in any of the 27 S. aureus isolates. CONCLUSIONS: The presence of the same genetic type A of S. aureus in the infected newborns is a factor which indicates that the impetigo bullosa was a hospital infection. A probable source of the infection was a midwife who was colonized with the same S. aureus type. She was present at the birth of the first infected newborn. Today, molecular methods are essential for prompt recognition of an epidemic and implementation of appropriate infection control strategies.