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Am J Transplant ; 22(12): 3111-3119, 2022 12.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35979657

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We report the transmission of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) undetected at donation from a deceased organ donor to two kidneys and one liver recipients. We reviewed the medical records, and performed molecular analyses and whole exome sequencing (WES) to ascertain AML donor origin and its molecular evolution. The liver recipient was diagnosed 11 months after transplantation and died from complications 2 months later. The two kidney recipients (R1 and R2) were diagnosed 19 and 20 months after transplantation and both received treatment for leukemia. R1 died of complications 11 months after diagnosis, while R2 went into complete remission for 44 months, before relapsing. R2 died 10 months later of complications from allogenic bone marrow transplantation. Microsatellite analysis demonstrated donor chimerism in circulating cells from both kidney recipients. Targeted molecular analyses and medical records revealed NPM1 mutation present in the donor and recipients, while FLT3 was mutated only in R1. These findings were confirmed by WES, which revealed additional founder and clonal mutations, and HLA genomic loss in R2. In conclusion, we report the first in-depth genomic analysis of AML transmission following solid organ transplantation, revealing distinct clonal evolution, and providing a potential molecular explanation for tumor escape.


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Leucemia Mieloide Aguda , Trasplante de Órganos , Humanos , Leucemia Mieloide Aguda/genética , Leucemia Mieloide Aguda/terapia , Mutación , Proteínas Nucleares/genética , Nucleofosmina , Trasplante de Órganos/efectos adversos , Donantes de Tejidos
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Crit Care ; 24(1): 365, 2020 06 19.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32560665

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In this viewpoint, we summarize the relevance of thromboinflammation in COVID-19 and discuss potential mechanisms of endothelial injury as a key point for the development of lung and distant organ dysfunction, with a focus on direct viral infection and cytokine-mediated injury. Entanglement between inflammation and coagulation and resistance to heparin provide a rationale to consider other therapeutic approaches in order to preserve endothelial function and limit microthrombosis, especially in severe forms. These strategies include nebulized heparin, N-acetylcysteine, plasma exchange and/or fresh frozen plasma, plasma derivatives to increase the level of endogenous anticoagulants (tissue factor pathway inhibitor, activated protein C, thrombomodulin, antithrombin), dipyridamole, complement blockers, different types of stem cells, and extracellular vesicles. An integrated therapy including these drugs has the potential to improve outcomes in COVID-19.


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Infecciones por Coronavirus/terapia , Células Endoteliales/fisiología , Inflamación/prevención & control , Neumonía Viral/terapia , Trombosis/prevención & control , COVID-19 , Infecciones por Coronavirus/fisiopatología , Humanos , Pandemias , Neumonía Viral/fisiopatología
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Nephrol Dial Transplant ; 31(12): 2131-2142, 2016 12.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27369853

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BACKGROUND: Chronic T cell-mediated rejection (TCMR) in kidney graft is characterized by reduction of the vessel lumen with marked intimal thickening, fibrous hyperplasia of the small renal arteries and leukocyte infiltrates. The aim of this study was to find specific gene expression profiles in chronic TCMR kidney biopsies. METHODS: RNA extracted from archival formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded renal biopsies was used for gene expression profiling. Our study included 14 patients with chronic TCMR and 10 with acute TCMR. Fifty-two cadaveric donors were used as controls. The results were validated in an independent set of kidney biopsies. RESULTS: We identified 616 and 243 differentially expressed genes with a fold change ≥1.5 and a false discovery rate <0.05 in chronic and acute TCMR, respectively. Pathway analysis revealed upregulation of OX40 signalling. This pathway is involved in the generation of CD8+ effector memory T cells and the upregulation of killer cell lectin-like receptor G1 (KLRG-1), B lymphocyte-induced maturation protein 1 (BLIMP-1) and CD25, which characterize CD8+ effector memory T cells. However, the enhanced OX40 signalling pathway was specific to chronic TCMR; a significant increase of KLRG-1+/CD8+ and BLIMP-1+/CD8+ was only detected in these specimens. CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest the involvement of memory-committed CD8+ effector T cells in chronic TCMR. The generation of effector memory T cells is mediated by the OX40 gene pathway, and could be considered a future target for the specific treatment of chronic TCMR.


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Rechazo de Injerto/inmunología , Linfocitos T/inmunología , Adolescente , Adulto , Anciano , Femenino , Rechazo de Injerto/metabolismo , Rechazo de Injerto/patología , Humanos , Riñón/inmunología , Riñón/metabolismo , Riñón/patología , Trasplante de Riñón , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Receptores OX40/genética , Receptores OX40/metabolismo , Transducción de Señal , Linfocitos T/metabolismo , Transcriptoma/inmunología , Adulto Joven
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Nephrol Dial Transplant ; 31(6): 1002-13, 2016 06.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26763669

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BACKGROUND: Kidney recipients maintaining a prolonged allograft survival in the absence of immunosuppressive drugs and without evidence of rejection are supposed to be exceptional. The ERA-EDTA-DESCARTES working group together with Nantes University launched a European-wide survey to identify new patients, describe them and estimate their frequency for the first time. METHODS: Seventeen coordinators distributed a questionnaire in 256 transplant centres and 28 countries in order to report as many 'operationally tolerant' patients (TOL; defined as having a serum creatinine <1.7 mg/dL and proteinuria <1 g/day or g/g creatinine despite at least 1 year without any immunosuppressive drug) and 'almost tolerant' patients (minimally immunosuppressed patients (MIS) receiving low-dose steroids) as possible. We reported their number and the total number of kidney transplants performed at each centre to calculate their frequency. RESULTS: One hundred and forty-seven questionnaires were returned and we identified 66 TOL (61 with complete data) and 34 MIS patients. Of the 61 TOL patients, 26 were previously described by the Nantes group and 35 new patients are presented here. Most of them were noncompliant patients. At data collection, 31/35 patients were alive and 22/31 still operationally tolerant. For the remaining 9/31, 2 were restarted on immunosuppressive drugs and 7 had rising creatinine of whom 3 resumed dialysis. Considering all patients, 10-year death-censored graft survival post-immunosuppression weaning reached 85% in TOL patients and 100% in MIS patients. With 218 913 kidney recipients surveyed, cumulative incidences of operational tolerance and almost tolerance were estimated at 3 and 1.5 per 10 000 kidney recipients, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: In kidney transplantation, operational tolerance and almost tolerance are infrequent findings associated with excellent long-term death-censored graft survival.


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Rechazo de Injerto/epidemiología , Supervivencia de Injerto/inmunología , Tolerancia Inmunológica/inmunología , Terapia de Inmunosupresión/métodos , Trasplante de Riñón , Receptores de Trasplantes , Adulto , Europa (Continente)/epidemiología , Femenino , Rechazo de Injerto/inmunología , Rechazo de Injerto/prevención & control , Humanos , Incidencia , Masculino , Encuestas y Cuestionarios , Tasa de Supervivencia/tendencias , Trasplante Homólogo
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Transpl Int ; 29(10): 1085-93, 2016 Oct.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27343849

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between cancer occurrence and risk of graft failure in kidney transplant recipients. From November 1998 to November 2013, 672 adult patients received their first kidney transplant from a deceased donor and had a minimum follow-up of 6 months. During a median follow-up of 4.7 years (3523 patient-years), 47 patients developed a nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) and 40 a noncutaneous malignancy (NCM). A total of 59 graft failures were observed. The failure rate was 6 per 100 patient-year (pt-yr) after NCM versus 1.5 per 100 pt-yr in patients without NCM. In a time-dependent multivariable model, the occurrence of NCM appeared to be associated with failure (HR = 3.27; 95% CI = 1.44-7.44). The effect of NCM on the cause-specific graft failure was different (P = 0.002) when considering events due to chronic rejection (HR = 0.55) versus other causes (HR = 15.59). The reduction of the immunosuppression after NCM was not associated with a greater risk of graft failure. In conclusion, our data suggest that post-transplant NCM may be a strong risk factor for graft failure, particularly for causes other than chronic rejection.


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Rechazo de Injerto/epidemiología , Fallo Renal Crónico/cirugía , Trasplante de Riñón/efectos adversos , Neoplasias/etiología , Adulto , Femenino , Estudios de Seguimiento , Supervivencia de Injerto , Humanos , Terapia de Inmunosupresión , Inmunosupresores/uso terapéutico , Fallo Renal Crónico/complicaciones , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Estudios Prospectivos , Estudios Retrospectivos , Riesgo , Tacrolimus/uso terapéutico , Factores de Tiempo
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Nephrol Dial Transplant ; 29(10): 1902-9, 2014 Oct.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25104082

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BACKGROUND: Inactivating mutations of the calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR), of the G-protein subunit α11 (GNA11) and of the adaptor-related protein complex 2, sigma 1 subunit (AP2S1) genes are responsible for familial hypocalciuric hypercalcaemia (FHH). The aim of this study was to analyse prevalence and pathogenicity of CaSR, GNA11 and AP2S1 mutations in patients with an FHH phenotype and to compare them with a sample of patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) in order to identify the most useful laboratory parameter for a differential diagnosis. METHODS: Patients with an FHH phenotype were studied with polymerase chain reaction amplification and direct sequencing of the entire CaSR, GNA11 and AP2S1 coding sequences. Novel mutations were introduced in a Myc-tagged human wild-type (WT) CaSR cDNA-expressing vector, and functional assay was performed on human embryonic kidney cells evaluating expression and function of mutated proteins. RESULTS: Among 16 FHH patients, none had an inactivating GNA11 or AP2S1 mutation while 3 (18.8%) carried a CaSR mutation and 10 (62.5%) at least one CaSR polymorphism. Within the latter group, 7 of 10 patients had more than one polymorphism (4.1 ± 2.1 per patient). Two novel CaSR mutations [c.2120A>T (E707V) and c.2320G>A (G774S)] were identified: the E707V mutation prevented CaSR expression (western blot), whereas the G774S mutation determined a reduced receptor sensitivity to calcium (IP3 assay). PHPT patients showed significantly (P < 0.001) higher serum calcium, parathyroid hormone, urinary calcium and calcium-creatinine clearance ratio (CCCR) and significantly lower serum phosphate than FHH ones. CONCLUSIONS: FHH should be clearly differentiated by PHPT to avoid unnecessary surgery: CCCR could be a useful screening tool while genetic analysis should include the two novel CaSR mutations herein described. The role of multiple polymorphisms deserves further investigation in patients with an FHH phenotype.


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Hipercalcemia/congénito , Hiperparatiroidismo Primario/genética , Mutación/genética , Polimorfismo Genético/genética , Receptores Sensibles al Calcio/genética , Complejo 2 de Proteína Adaptadora/genética , Subunidades sigma de Complejo de Proteína Adaptadora/genética , Adulto , Anciano , Western Blotting , Estudios de Cohortes , ADN/genética , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Ensayo de Inmunoadsorción Enzimática , Femenino , Subunidades alfa de la Proteína de Unión al GTP/genética , Humanos , Hipercalcemia/diagnóstico , Hipercalcemia/genética , Hiperparatiroidismo Primario/diagnóstico , Italia/epidemiología , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Hormona Paratiroidea/sangre , Reacción en Cadena en Tiempo Real de la Polimerasa , Receptores Sensibles al Calcio/metabolismo
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Clin Transplant ; 28(9): 995-1003, 2014 Sep.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24961278

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BACKGROUND: Patients with a rare genetic disease may receive renal transplantation (KTx) without a correct diagnosis of causal nephropathy and therefore develop unexpected and even severe complications. The aim of the study was to describe the cases of rare genetic disorders diagnosed after KTx, in order to draw clinical lessons for the transplant physician. METHODS: We retrospectively assessed all patients who had received a diagnosis of a rare genetic disorder after KTx. RESULTS: In our center, more than 30% (278/911) of kidney transplant (KTx) recipients were diagnosed with a causal nephropathy: Prevalence of rare genetic disorders in this group was 4.32% (12/278), including 2,8-dihydroxyadeninuria (2,8-DHA) disease (n = 2), HNF-1B-associated nephropathy (n = 2), UMOD-related nephropathy (n = 5), Fabry disease (n = 1), INF2 focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (n = 1), and Senior-Løken syndrome (n = 1). 2,8-DHA nephropathy relapsed in both patients causing an acute renal failure and jeopardizing the graft. CONCLUSIONS: Kidney transplant recipients without a diagnosis of causal nephropathy appear to be a selected population in which rare genetic diseases might be more common than expected. As even a belated diagnosis after KTx can have a significant impact on graft and patient survival and on other family members, this possibility should be evaluated in KTx recipients without a known causal nephropathy.


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Enfermedades Genéticas Congénitas/epidemiología , Enfermedades Renales/epidemiología , Trasplante de Riñón , Enfermedades Raras/epidemiología , Receptores de Trasplantes , Adulto , Anciano , Femenino , Estudios de Seguimiento , Enfermedades Genéticas Congénitas/diagnóstico , Enfermedades Genéticas Congénitas/genética , Tasa de Filtración Glomerular , Rechazo de Injerto , Supervivencia de Injerto , Humanos , Enfermedades Renales/diagnóstico , Enfermedades Renales/genética , Pruebas de Función Renal , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Prevalencia , Pronóstico , Enfermedades Raras/diagnóstico , Enfermedades Raras/genética , Estudios Retrospectivos , Factores de Riesgo , Adulto Joven
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Nephrology (Carlton) ; 19(4): 202-9, 2014 Apr.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24387224

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BACKGROUND: HNF1B gene mutations might be an underdiagnosed cause of nephropathy in adult patients mainly because of their pleomorphic clinical presentations. As most studies are based on paediatric populations, it is difficult to assess the likelihood of finding HNF1B mutations in adult patients and consequently define clinical settings in which genetic analysis is indicated. The aim of this study was the search for mutations in the HNF1B gene in a cohort of unrelated adult patients with nephropathy of unknown aetiology. METHODS: Patients were tested for the HNF1B gene if they had chronic kidney disease of unknown origin and renal structure abnormalities (RSA) or a positive family history of nephropathy. The HNF1B coding sequence and intron-exon boundaries were analysed by direct sequencing. The search for gene deletions was performed by Multiple Ligation Probe Analysis (MLPA). RESULTS: Heterozygous mutations were identified in 6 out of 67 screened patients (9.0%) and included two whole gene deletions, one nonsense (p.Gln136Stop), two missense (p.Gly76Cys and p.Ala314Thr) mutations and a frameshift microdeletion (c.384_390 delCATGCAG), the latter two (c.384_390 del and p.Ala314Thr) not ever being reported to date. Mean age of the mutated patients at screening was 48.5 years with a M/F ratio of 2/4. The clinical manifestations of affected patients were extremely pleomorphic, including several urological and extra-renal manifestations. CONCLUSIONS: Mutations of HNF1B could explain chronic kidney disease in up to 9% of adult patients with a nephropathy of unknown aetiology and RSA: therefore an HNF1B mutation analysis should be considered in this group of patients.


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Factor Nuclear 1-beta del Hepatocito/genética , Fallo Renal Crónico/genética , Mutación , Adolescente , Adulto , Anciano , Niño , Análisis Mutacional de ADN , Femenino , Frecuencia de los Genes , Predisposición Genética a la Enfermedad , Pruebas Genéticas/métodos , Humanos , Italia , Riñón/patología , Riñón/fisiopatología , Fallo Renal Crónico/patología , Fallo Renal Crónico/fisiopatología , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Fenotipo , Pronóstico , Factores de Riesgo , Adulto Joven
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BJU Int ; 112(3): 386-93, 2013 Aug.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23496755

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OBJECTIVES: To assess prospectively the safety and efficacy of transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms attributable to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in patients who have undergone renal transplantation (RT). To assess the impact of TURP on renal graft function. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Urological and renal functional outcomes of TURP performed in RT recipients for treatment of lower urinary tract obstruction attributable to BPH were prospectively assessed in a series of 32 consecutive patients with follow-up of ≥48 months. Maximum urinary flow rate (Qmax ) at uroflowmetry, International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), post-void residual urine volume (PVR), haemoglobin and serum creatinine (sCr) levels were recorded before TURP and 1, 6, 24 and 48 months after the procedure. The trends in these variables after TURP were evaluated. Early and delayed complications were assessed and graded according to the Clavien classification system. RESULTS: TURP was performed at a mean of 6 months after RT. No intraoperative complications occurred. Seven postoperative complications were observed (21.9%): two Clavien grade II and five Clavien grade IIIa. Qmax , IPSS and PVR improved significantly after surgery and the improvement was maintained until 48 months. No patient required a repeat TURP during follow-up. SCr levels significantly decreased 1 and 6 months after TURP and did not significantly increase at long-term follow-up. CONCLUSIONS: TURP for lower urinary tract obstruction attributable to BPH in RT recipients is safe and effective since it improves urinary flow, bladder emptying and related urinary symptoms. TURP allows an early significant improvement of graft function that is maintained at a follow-up of 48 months.


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Trasplante de Riñón , Síntomas del Sistema Urinario Inferior/cirugía , Hiperplasia Prostática/cirugía , Resección Transuretral de la Próstata , Estudios de Seguimiento , Humanos , Trasplante de Riñón/fisiología , Síntomas del Sistema Urinario Inferior/etiología , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Estudios Prospectivos , Hiperplasia Prostática/complicaciones , Factores de Tiempo , Resección Transuretral de la Próstata/efectos adversos , Resultado del Tratamiento
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Eur Radiol ; 23(5): 1260-3, 2013 May.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23370940

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UNLABELLED: In a recent paper, the authors oppose the opinion that " intra-arterial administration of iodinated-based contrast media (CM) appears to pose a greater risk of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) than intravenous administration" . As nephrologists, we are happy to have the opportunity to offer our expertise in the setting of renal disease aimed at optimizing diagnostic algorithm and preventive strategies. Our comment relies on the fact that, from a nephrologist's point of view, there is no doubt that renal damage following CM intra-venous administration in patients not in intensive care or emergency department and treated with conventional preventive strategies not only occurs with low frequency, but also appears of negligible clinical impact; it is confined to an asymptomatic increase of serum creatinine of 25% or 0.5 mg/dL lacking any prognostic negative impact, and in some case not significantly different from controls.True CIN, just related to intravenous CM injection for diagnostic purpose, has to be differentiated from all the other cause of renal involvement in people stricken with sudden and acute illness also receiving intra-arterial CM injection, in order to avoid patients being denied necessary radiological examinations due to an inappropriate fear of risk. KEY POINTS: • Contrast induced nephropathy (CIN) is not any nephropathy following contrast medium(CM). • CIN should only refer to renal damage strictly due to CM infusion. • True CIN following CM intravenous infusion is a clinically insignificant event. • Renal damage following intra-arterial CM infusion in compromised patients is not CIN. • Patients should not forego necessary radiological examinations for inappropriate understanding about risk.


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Angiografía/efectos adversos , Yodo/administración & dosificación , Yodo/efectos adversos , Enfermedades Renales/inducido químicamente , Enfermedades Renales/prevención & control , Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X/efectos adversos , Humanos
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G Ital Nefrol ; 40(5)2023 Oct 26.
Artículo en Italiano | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38010251

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This article, written by several authors, describes the birth and early development of the nephrology at Molinette Hospital in Torino, Italy. In particular, it supplies important information on Antonio Vercellone, very motivated and innovative clinician and one of the fathers of Italian nephrology, and on Giuseppe Piccoli, his right-hand man and then his successor. This article also shows the strong professional and human engagement that was requested to the young doctors who, in the early Sixties and Seventies of the past century, had chosen to devote their professional lives to the patients with kidney diseases: from endless workdays without schedules to the anguish caused by the shortage of artificial kidneys to the cure of very fragile and unfortunate patients, and much more.


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Enfermedades Renales , Nefrología , Médicos , Humanos , Nefrología/historia , Enfermedades Renales/historia , Hospitales , Italia
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Pharmacogenet Genomics ; 22(8): 642-5, 2012 Aug.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22786571

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In the present study, we performed a systematic review and meta-analysis on published data to examine the impact of CYP3A5 6986A>G and ABCB1 3435C>T polymorphisms on tacrolimus dose-adjusted trough levels (C0/D) and acute rejection rates in adult renal transplant patients. Despite the presence of significant heterogeneity in all comparisons, random-effects model showed significantly higher tacrolimus C0/D in CYP3A53/3 compared with CYP3A51 allele carriers, either in the overall analysis and when stratifying for ethnicity or time of post-transplantation (≤1, 3-6, 12-24 months). In contrast, no consistent evidence of an effect of the ABCB1 3435C>T variant was detected on tacrolimus C0/D, except for a modest effect limited to the first month after renal transplantation. In addition, from the current evidence available, CYP3A5 6986A>G and ABCB1 3435C>T polymorphisms seem to have little or no effect on the acute rejection rates in renal transplant patients under immunosuppressive therapy with tacrolimus.


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Miembro 1 de la Subfamilia B de Casetes de Unión a ATP/genética , Citocromo P-450 CYP3A/genética , Inmunosupresores/administración & dosificación , Tacrolimus/administración & dosificación , Subfamilia B de Transportador de Casetes de Unión a ATP , Alelos , Estudios de Asociación Genética , Genotipo , Rechazo de Injerto/genética , Rechazo de Injerto/inmunología , Humanos , Trasplante de Riñón/inmunología , Tasa de Supervivencia
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Nephrol Dial Transplant ; 27(9): 3645-51, 2012 Sep.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22619314

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BACKGROUND: Although many patients undergoing kidney transplant are exposed to multiple examinations that increase cumulative effective doses (CEDs) of ionizing radiation, no data are available characterizing their total longitudinal radiation burden and relating radiation burden with risk factors for more exposure. METHODS: We did a retrospective cohort study of 92 patients (mean age 52 years; range: 20-75 years) who underwent kidney transplant at University Hospital, Novara, Italy, that evaluated all following medical imaging procedures involving ionizing radiation undergone beginning June 2007, and all subsequent procedures through August 2011, at the centre. RESULTS: The mean and median annual CED were 17.2 and 4.9 millisieverts (mSv) per patient-year. The mean and median total CED per patient over the study period were 46.1 and 17.3 mSv, respectively. Twenty-eight and 12% of patients had total CED >50 and 100 mSv, values which are associated with a good or strong evidence of an increased cancer mortality risk, respectively. Computed tomography scanning accounted for 73% of the total CED. The annual CED was significantly higher in incident patients and in patients with ischaemic heart disease and cancer. CONCLUSION: In this institution, multiple testing of kidney transplant patients was common in many patients associated with high cumulative estimated doses of ionizing radiation.


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Diagnóstico por Imagen , Enfermedades Renales/diagnóstico por imagen , Trasplante de Riñón/diagnóstico por imagen , Dosis de Radiación , Radiación Ionizante , Adulto , Anciano , Femenino , Estudios de Seguimiento , Humanos , Enfermedades Renales/terapia , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Pronóstico , Radiografía , Estudios Retrospectivos , Adulto Joven
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G Ital Nefrol ; 29(4): 473-83, 2012.
Artículo en Italiano | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22843159

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The Piedmont Group of Clinical Nephrology has compared the activity of 18 nephrology centers in the region Piedmont/Valle d'Aosta with regard to renal biopsy (RB). Data on the RBs performed in every nephrology unit, taking into account their entire experience (in some cases spanning more than 30 years), were analyzed. 3396 RBs were performed between 1996 and 2011. Thirty to forty percent were done in patients aged >-65 years (1568 in patients >-65 years, 29 in patients >-85 years). 598 BRs were performed in children over the last 20 years. The following contraindications to RB were considered: chronic renal failure by 8 centers (44.4%), serum creatinine (SCr >3 mg/dL) by 3 centers, longitudinal renal size <8 cm by 3 centers, and renal cortex thickness <1 cm by 2 centers. 1798 RBs were performed in patients with SCr >2 mg/dL and 275 in patients on dialysis. The percentage of RBs performed in patients with SCr >2 mg/dL ranged from 27% to 55% between centers. As regards RB in the course of acute renal failure in an ANCA-positive context, 4 centers allowed administration of corticosteroids and 8 centers administration of immunosuppressive treatment as well, even in the absence of histological data. In drug-related nephropathies, RB was considered indicated to confirm the farhypothesis of immunoallergic interstitial nephropathy either if the responsible drug was not among the traditional ones known to induce tubulo-interstitial renal disease or if the pharmacological hypothesis seemed no longer sufficient to justify the renal presentation. All centers but one were against performing RB in case of atheroembolic disease. Three centers performed RB in the intensive care unit. As regards RB in patients undergoing treatment with anticoagulants, aspirin was discontinued 5-14 days before the procedure (mean 8 days) and given again 7-15 days afterwards (mean 11.4 days). Ten centers replaced the anticoagulants with low-dose heparin, which was discontinued the day before the procedure; 11 centers asked advice from cardiologists. RB was repeated in 113 cases after a delay of 1 month to 8 years from the first RB. Our analysis shows uniformity in the approach to RB in this Italian region, with some differences compared with the literature: particular attention was paid to severely critical patients, elderly patients, and patients treated with anticoagulant drugs.


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Riñón/patología , Insuficiencia Renal/patología , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Biopsia , Humanos , Italia , Estudios Retrospectivos , Encuestas y Cuestionarios
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G Ital Nefrol ; 29(5): 621-7, 2012.
Artículo en Italiano | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23117742

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In 2010 a questionnaire was administered to the renal units of Piedmont and Valle d'Aosta to analyze their procedures for renal biopsy (RB). Seventy-eight percent of units performed RBs, 57% for more than 20 years, but only 43% performed at least 20 BRs per year. 20/21 units performed RB in an inpatient setting and 1/21 in day hospital with the patient remaining under observation the night after. Thirty-two percent did not consider a single kidney as a contraindication to RB, 59% considered it a relative contraindication and 9% considered it an absolute contraindication. In 90.5% of units there was a specific protocol for patient preparation for RB and 86% used a specific informed consent form. Ninety-five percent of units performed ultrasound-guided RB, 60% of them using needle guides attached to the probe. In 81% of units the left side was preferred; 71% put a pillow under the patient's abdomen. All units used disposable, automated or semi-automated needles. Needle size was 16G in 29%, 18G in 58%, and both 16G and 18G in 14% of units; 1 to 3 samples were drawn. One third of units had a microscope available for immediate evaluation of specimen adequacy. After RB, 86% of units kept patients in the prone position for 2-6 hours and all prescribed a period of bed rest (at least 24 hours in 90.5%). 90.5% of units followed a specific postbiopsy observation protocol consisting of blood pressure, heart rate and red blood cell measurements at different times, and urine monitoring and ultrasound control within 12-24 hours (only half of them also employing color Doppler). One third of all units discharged patients after 1 day and two thirds after 2-3 days; all prescribed abstention from effort and from antiplatelet drugs for 7-15 days. In 9 units both RB and tissue processing and examination were done in the same hospital, while 12 units sent the samples elsewhere. 76% obtained results in 2-4 days, 19% in 6-7 days, and 5% in 10-15 days. Less than 20% of the interviewed operators were fully familiar with the clauses of hospital insurance securing their activity. Use of RB is widespread in Piedmont and Valle d'Aosta but its practice shows variation between centers.


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Riñón/patología , Biopsia con Aguja , Humanos , Italia , Pautas de la Práctica en Medicina
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Am J Kidney Dis ; 56(3): 585-90, 2010 Sep.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-20303634

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Adenine phosphoribosyltransferase (APRT) deficiency is an autosomal recessive purine enzyme defect that results in the inability to utilize adenine, which consequently is oxidized by xanthine dehydrogenase to 2,8-dihydroxyadenine (2,8-DHA), an extremely insoluble substance eventually leading to crystalluria, nephrolithiasis, and kidney injury. We describe a case of APRT deficiency not diagnosed until the evaluation of a poorly functioning kidney transplant in a 67-year-old white woman. After the transplant, there was delayed transplant function, urine specimens showed crystals with unusual appearance, and the transplant biopsy specimen showed intratubular obstruction by crystals identified as 2,8-DHA using infrared spectroscopy. APRT enzymatic activity was undetectable in red blood cell lysates, and analysis of the APRT gene showed 1 heterozygous sequence variant, a duplication of T at position 1832. The patient was treated with allopurinol, 300 mg/d, and transplant function progressively normalized. Because patients with undiagnosed APRT deficiency who undergo kidney transplant may risk losing the transplant because of an otherwise treatable disease, increased physician awareness may hasten the diagnosis and limit the morbidity associated with this disease.


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Adenina Fosforribosiltransferasa/deficiencia , Trasplante de Riñón , Túbulos Renales/metabolismo , Túbulos Renales/fisiopatología , Errores Innatos del Metabolismo/complicaciones , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/enzimología , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/etiología , Anciano , Cristalización , Femenino , Humanos , Errores Innatos del Metabolismo/diagnóstico
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G Ital Nefrol ; 27(6): 639-48, 2010.
Artículo en Italiano | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-21132646

RESUMEN

The treatment of membranous glomerulonephritis (MGN) is controversial, especially in cases of no response to first-line treatment or multiple relapses. The Clinical Nephrology Group of Piedmont carried out a multicenter analysis of the treatment of patients affected by MGN in 15 nephrology units in Piedmont. The first treatment is usually started after a waiting period of 3-6 months in case of proteinuria in the nephrotic range but normal or slightly impaired renal function. A history of cancer, the presence of infectious disease, and secondary forms of MGN are criteria for exclusion from treatment. As first-line treatment, Piedmont nephrologists prescribe corticosteroids alternated with immunosuppressive drugs, generally preferring cyclophosphamide to chlorambucil. Only one nephrology unit uses cyclosporin A (CyA) as the first choice. In case of no response to treatment, a second therapeutic approach is undertaken after 2-12 months. Second-line treatment consists of CyA if immunosuppressive drugs were given before, and corticosteroids/ immunosuppressive drugs if CyA was the first treatment. A further choice may be ACTH or rituximab. In case of multiple relapses the treatment options are the same but previous immunosuppressive treatment, patient age, and the duration of kidney disease with a greater probability of renal failure and progression towards sclerosis require careful attention. Concern has been expressed regarding the potentially severe side effects of ACTH including myopathy, cataract and diabetes. In conclusion, the applied therapeutic approaches in Piedmont reflect the difficulty reported in the literature in identifying simple recommendations. ACTH and rituximab are increasingly preferred for the treatment of MGN and there is a need for prospective studies to determine the best protocol for rituximab and the safety profile of ACTH.


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Corticoesteroides/uso terapéutico , Glomerulonefritis Membranosa/tratamiento farmacológico , Adhesión a Directriz/estadística & datos numéricos , Inmunosupresores/uso terapéutico , Hormona Adrenocorticotrópica/uso terapéutico , Anticuerpos Monoclonales de Origen Murino/administración & dosificación , Clorambucilo/administración & dosificación , Ciclofosfamida/administración & dosificación , Ciclosporina/administración & dosificación , Progresión de la Enfermedad , Quimioterapia Combinada , Glomerulonefritis Membranosa/diagnóstico , Hormonas/uso terapéutico , Humanos , Italia , Guías de Práctica Clínica como Asunto , Rituximab , Resultado del Tratamiento
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