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EMBO J ; 42(23): e114188, 2023 Dec 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37916874

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Hyper IgM1 is an X-linked combined immunodeficiency caused by CD40LG mutations, potentially treatable with CD4+ T-cell gene editing with Cas9 and a "one-size-fits-most" corrective template. Contrary to established gene therapies, there is limited data on the genomic alterations following long-range gene editing, and no consensus on the relevant assays. We developed drop-off digital PCR assays for unbiased detection of large on-target deletions and found them at high frequency upon editing. Large deletions were also common upon editing different loci and cell types and using alternative Cas9 and template delivery methods. In CD40LG edited T cells, on-target deletions were counter-selected in culture and further purged by enrichment for edited cells using a selector coupled to gene correction. We then validated the sensitivity of optical genome mapping for unbiased detection of genome wide rearrangements and uncovered on-target trapping of one or more vector copies, which do not compromise functionality, upon editing using an integrase defective lentiviral donor template. No other recurring events were detected. Edited patient cells showed faithful reconstitution of CD40LG regulated expression and function with a satisfactory safety profile. Large deletions and donor template integrations should be anticipated and accounted for when designing and testing similar gene editing strategies.


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Sistemas CRISPR-Cas , Edición Génica , Humanos , Edición Génica/métodos , Genoma , Linfocitos T , Linfocitos T CD4-Positivos
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Blood ; 141(9): 971-983, 2023 03 02.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36399712

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Activated phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta (PI3Kδ) syndrome (APDS) is an inborn error of immunity with clinical manifestations including infections, lymphoproliferation, autoimmunity, enteropathy, bronchiectasis, increased risk of lymphoma, and early mortality. Hyperactive PI3Kδ signaling causes APDS and is selectively targeted with leniolisib, an oral, small molecule inhibitor of PI3Kδ. Here, 31 patients with APDS aged ≥12 years were enrolled in a global, phase 3, triple-blinded trial and randomized 2:1 to receive 70 mg leniolisib or placebo twice daily for 12 weeks. Coprimary outcomes were differences from baseline in the index lymph node size and the percentage of naïve B cells in peripheral blood, assessed as proxies for immune dysregulation and deficiency. Both primary outcomes were met: the difference in the adjusted mean change (95% confidence interval [CI]) between leniolisib and placebo for lymph node size was -0.25 (-0.38, -0.12; P = .0006; N = 26) and for percentage of naïve B cells, was 37.30 (24.06, 50.54; P = .0002; N = 13). Leniolisib reduced spleen volume compared with placebo (adjusted mean difference in 3-dimensional volume [cm3], -186; 95% CI, -297 to -76.2; P = .0020) and improved key immune cell subsets. Fewer patients receiving leniolisib reported study treatment-related adverse events (AEs; mostly grades 1-2) than those receiving placebo (23.8% vs 30.0%). Overall, leniolisib was well tolerated and significant improvement over placebo was notable in the coprimary endpoints, reducing lymphadenopathy and increasing the percentage of naïve B cells, reflecting a favorable impact on the immune dysregulation and deficiency seen in patients with APDS. This trial was registered at www.clinicaltrials.gov as #NCT02435173.


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Fosfatidilinositol 3-Quinasas , Pirimidinas , Humanos , Fosfatidilinositol 3-Quinasa Clase I , Piridinas , Método Doble Ciego
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J Allergy Clin Immunol ; 153(1): 265-274.e9, 2024 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37797893

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BACKGROUND: Activated phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta (PI3Kδ) syndrome (APDS; or p110δ-activating mutations causing senescent T cells, lymphadenopathy, and immunodeficiency) is an inborn error of immunity caused by PI3Kδ hyperactivity. Resultant immune deficiency and dysregulation lead to recurrent sinopulmonary infections, herpes viremia, autoimmunity, and lymphoproliferation. OBJECTIVE: Leniolisib, a selective PI3Kδ inhibitor, demonstrated favorable impact on immune cell subsets and lymphoproliferation over placebo in patients with APDS over 12 weeks. Here, we report results from an interim analysis of an ongoing open-label, single-arm extension study. METHODS: Patients with APDS aged 12 years or older who completed NCT02435173 or had previous exposure to PI3Kδ inhibitors were eligible. The primary end point was safety, assessed via investigator-reported adverse events (AEs) and clinical/laboratory evaluations. Secondary and exploratory end points included health-related quality of life, inflammatory markers, frequency of infections, and lymphoproliferation. RESULTS: Between September 2016 and August 2021, 37 patients (median age, 20 years; 42.3% female) were enrolled. Of these 37 patients, 26, 9, and 2 patients had previously received leniolisib, placebo, or other PI3Kδ inhibitors, respectively. At the data cutoff date (December 13, 2021), median leniolisib exposure was 102 weeks. Overall, 32 patients (87%) experienced an AE. Most AEs were grades 1 to 3; none were grade 4. One patient with severe baseline comorbidities experienced a grade 5 AE, determined as unrelated to leniolisib treatment. While on leniolisib, patients had reduced annualized infection rates (P = .004), and reductions in immunoglobulin replacement therapy occurred in 10 of 27 patients. Other observations include reduced lymphadenopathy and splenomegaly, improved cytopenias, and normalized lymphocyte subsets. CONCLUSIONS: Leniolisib was well tolerated and maintained durable outcomes with up to 5 years of exposure in 37 patients with APDS. CLINICALTRIALS: gov identifier: NCT02859727.


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Síndromes de Inmunodeficiencia , Linfadenopatía , Humanos , Femenino , Adulto Joven , Adulto , Masculino , Fosfatidilinositol 3-Quinasa Clase I/genética , Fosfatidilinositol 3-Quinasas/genética , Calidad de Vida , Mutación , Síndromes de Inmunodeficiencia/genética , Linfadenopatía/complicaciones
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Pediatr Dermatol ; 41(1): 158-159, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37888582

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A 12-year-old boy affected by severe combined immunodeficiency due to a heterozygous variant in the CARD domain of CARD11, c.169G>A; p.Glu57Lys, developed severe atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata. After failure of conventional systemic therapy, dupilumab was administered at a dose of 400 mg subcutaneously, followed by 200 mg every 14 days. The patient had an excellent clinical response after 1 month and complete remission after a year, with the absence of side effects, demonstrating good efficacy and safety profile.


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Dermatitis Atópica , Prurigo , Inmunodeficiencia Combinada Grave , Masculino , Niño , Humanos , Dermatitis Atópica/complicaciones , Dermatitis Atópica/tratamiento farmacológico , Prurigo/tratamiento farmacológico , Inmunodeficiencia Combinada Grave/complicaciones , Anticuerpos Monoclonales Humanizados/uso terapéutico , Resultado del Tratamiento , Índice de Severidad de la Enfermedad , Guanilato Ciclasa , Proteínas Adaptadoras de Señalización CARD/genética
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Clin Immunol ; 251: 109302, 2023 06.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36967025

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Up to 25% of the patients with inborn errors of immunity (IEI) also exhibit immunodysregulatory features. The association of immune dysregulation and immunodeficiency may be explained by different mechanisms. The understanding of mechanisms underlying immune dysregulation in IEI has paved the way for the development of targeted treatments. In this review article, we will summarize the mechanisms of immune tolerance breakdown and the targeted therapeutic approaches to immune dysregulation in IEI.


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Enfermedades del Sistema Inmune , Tolerancia Inmunológica , Humanos , Enfermedades del Sistema Inmune/genética , Enfermedades del Sistema Inmune/terapia
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J Clin Immunol ; 43(8): 2091-2103, 2023 Nov.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37755605

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Granulomatous lymphocytic interstitial lung disease (GLILD) represents a fatal immune dysregulatory complication in common variable immunodeficiency (CVID). Evidence-based diagnostic guidelines are lacking, and GLILD treatment consists in immunosuppressive drugs; nonetheless, therapeutical strategies are heterogeneous and essentially based on experts' opinions and data from small case series or case reports.We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of first-line Rituximab monotherapy for CVID-related GLILD, by assessing symptoms and quality of life alterations, immunological parameters, pulmonary function tests, and lung computed tomography.All six GLILD patients received Rituximab infusions as a first-line treatment. Rituximab was administered at 375 mg/m2 monthly for six infusions followed by maintenance every 3 months; none of the patients experienced severe adverse events. Symptom burden and quality of life significantly improved in treated patients compared to a control group of CVID patients without GLILD. Rituximab treatment indirectly caused a trend toward reduced T-cell activation and exhaustion markers sCD25 and sTIM-3. Lung function improved in treated patients, with statistically significant increases in TLC and DLCO. Lung CT scan findings expressed by means of Baumann scoring system displayed a reduction in the entire cohort.In conclusion, first-line monotherapy with Rituximab displayed high efficacy in disease remission in all treated patients, with improvement of symptoms and amelioration of quality of life, as well as restoration of PFTs and lung CT scan findings.


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Inmunodeficiencia Variable Común , Enfermedades Pulmonares Intersticiales , Humanos , Rituximab/uso terapéutico , Inmunodeficiencia Variable Común/complicaciones , Inmunodeficiencia Variable Común/diagnóstico , Inmunodeficiencia Variable Común/tratamiento farmacológico , Enfermedades Pulmonares Intersticiales/diagnóstico , Enfermedades Pulmonares Intersticiales/tratamiento farmacológico , Enfermedades Pulmonares Intersticiales/etiología , Calidad de Vida , Pulmón
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J Clin Immunol ; 43(2): 391-405, 2023 02.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36308663

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PURPOSE: Binding of the B cell activating factor (BAFF) to its receptor (BAFFR) activates in mature B cells many essential pro-survival functions. Null mutations in the BAFFR gene result in complete BAFFR deficiency and cause a block in B cell development at the transition from immature to mature B cells leading therefore to B lymphopenia and hypogammaglobulinemia. In addition to complete BAFFR deficiency, single nucleotide variants encoding BAFFR missense mutations were found in patients suffering from common variable immunodeficiency (CVID), autoimmunity, or B cell lymphomas. As it remained unclear to which extent such variants disturb the activity of BAFFR, we performed genetic association studies and developed a cellular system that allows the unbiased analysis of BAFFR variants regarding oligomerization, signaling, and ectodomain shedding. METHODS: In addition to genetic association studies, the BAFFR variants P21R, A52T, G64V, DUP92-95, P146S, and H159Y were expressed by lentiviral gene transfer in DG-75 Burkitt's lymphoma cells and analyzed for their impacts on BAFFR function. RESULTS: Binding of BAFF to BAFFR was affected by P21R and A52T. Spontaneous oligomerization of BAFFR was disturbed by P21R, A52T, G64V, and P146S. BAFF-dependent activation of NF-κB2 was reduced by P21R and P146S, while interactions between BAFFR and the B cell antigen receptor component CD79B and AKT phosphorylation were impaired by P21R, A52T, G64V, and DUP92-95. P21R, G64V, and DUP92-95 interfered with phosphorylation of ERK1/2, while BAFF-induced shedding of the BAFFR ectodomain was only impaired by P21R. CONCLUSION: Although all variants change BAFFR function and have the potential to contribute as modifiers to the development of primary antibody deficiencies, autoimmunity, and lymphoma, P21R is the only variant that was found to correlate positively with CVID.


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Receptor del Factor Activador de Células B , Inmunodeficiencia Variable Común , Humanos , Factor Activador de Células B/genética , Factor Activador de Células B/metabolismo , Receptor del Factor Activador de Células B/genética , Receptor del Factor Activador de Células B/metabolismo , Linfocitos B , Inmunodeficiencia Variable Común/genética , Inmunodeficiencia Variable Común/metabolismo , Ligandos , Transducción de Señal
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J Clin Immunol ; 43(8): 1903-1915, 2023 11.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37548814

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PURPOSE: To investigate computed tomography (CT) findings of Granulomatous Lymphocytic Interstitial Lung Disease (GL-ILD) in Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID), also in comparison with non-GL-ILD abnormalities, correlating GL-ILD features with functional/immunological parameters and looking for GL-ILD therapy predictive elements. METHODS: CT features of 38 GL-ILD and 38 matched non-GL-ILD subjects were retrospectively described. Correlations of GL-ILD features with functional/immunological features were assessed. A logistic regression was performed to find a predictive model of GL-ILD therapeutic decisions. RESULTS: Most common GL-ILD CT findings were bronchiectasis, non-perilymphatic nodules, consolidations, Ground Glass Opacities (GGO), bands and enlarged lymphnodes. GL-ILD was usually predominant in lower fields. Multiple small nodules (≤10 mm), consolidations, reticulations and fibrotic ILD are more indicative of GL-ILD. Bronchiectasis, GGO, Reticulations and fibrotic ILD correlated with decreased lung performance. Bronchiectasis, GGO and fibrotic ILD were associated with low IgA levels, whereas high CD4+ T cells percentage was related to GGO. Twenty out of 38 patients underwent GL-ILD therapy. A model combining Marginal Zone (MZ) B cells percentage, IgA levels, lower field consolidations and lymphnodes enlargement showed a good discriminatory capacity with regards to GL-ILD treatment. CONCLUSIONS: GL-ILD is a lower field predominant disease, commonly characterized by bronchiectasis, non-perilymphatic small nodules, consolidations, GGO and bands. Multiple small nodules, consolidations, reticulations and fibrotic ILD may suggest the presence of GL-ILD in CVID. MZ B cells percentage, IgA levels at diagnosis, lower field consolidations and mediastinal lymphnodes enlargement may predict the need of a specific GL-ILD therapy.


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Bronquiectasia , Inmunodeficiencia Variable Común , Enfermedades Pulmonares Intersticiales , Humanos , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Inmunodeficiencia Variable Común/complicaciones , Inmunodeficiencia Variable Común/diagnóstico , Inmunodeficiencia Variable Común/tratamiento farmacológico , Estudios Retrospectivos , Bronquiectasia/diagnóstico , Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X , Enfermedades Pulmonares Intersticiales/diagnóstico , Enfermedades Pulmonares Intersticiales/tratamiento farmacológico , Enfermedades Pulmonares Intersticiales/etiología , Inmunoglobulina A
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Eur J Immunol ; 52(7): 1171-1189, 2022 07.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35562849

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Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is the most frequent primary antibody deficiency whereby follicular helper T (Tfh) cells fail to establish productive responses with B cells in germinal centers. Here, we analyzed the frequency, phenotype, transcriptome, and function of circulating Tfh (cTfh) cells in CVID patients displaying autoimmunity as an additional phenotype. A group of patients showed a high frequency of cTfh1 cells and a prominent expression of PD-1 and ICOS as well as a cTfh mRNA signature consistent with highly activated, but exhausted, senescent, and apoptotic cells. Plasmatic CXCL13 levels were elevated in this group and positively correlated with cTfh1 cell frequency and PD-1 levels. Monoallelic variants in RTEL1, a telomere length- and DNA repair-related gene, were identified in four patients belonging to this group. Their blood lymphocytes showed shortened telomeres, while their cTfh were more prone to apoptosis. These data point toward a novel pathogenetic mechanism in CVID, whereby alterations in DNA repair and telomere elongation might predispose to antibody deficiency. A Th1, highly activated but exhausted and apoptotic cTfh phenotype was associated with this form of CVID.


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Inmunodeficiencia Variable Común , Apoptosis/genética , Inmunodeficiencia Variable Común/genética , Humanos , Receptor de Muerte Celular Programada 1/genética , Células T Auxiliares Foliculares , Linfocitos T Colaboradores-Inductores
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Nat Immunol ; 13(2): 170-80, 2011 Dec 25.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22197976

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Neutrophils use immunoglobulins to clear antigen, but their role in immunoglobulin production is unknown. Here we identified neutrophils around the marginal zone (MZ) of the spleen, a B cell area specialized in T cell-independent immunoglobulin responses to circulating antigen. Neutrophils colonized peri-MZ areas after postnatal mucosal colonization by microbes and enhanced their B cell-helper function after receiving reprogramming signals, including interleukin 10 (IL-10), from splenic sinusoidal endothelial cells. Splenic neutrophils induced immunoglobulin class switching, somatic hypermutation and antibody production by activating MZ B cells through a mechanism that involved the cytokines BAFF, APRIL and IL-21. Neutropenic patients had fewer and hypomutated MZ B cells and a lower abundance of preimmune immunoglobulins to T cell-independent antigens, which indicates that neutrophils generate an innate layer of antimicrobial immunoglobulin defense by interacting with MZ B cells.


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Linfocitos B/inmunología , Inmunoglobulinas/biosíntesis , Inmunoglobulinas/inmunología , Neutrófilos/inmunología , Bazo/inmunología , Adolescente , Adulto , Animales , Anticuerpos/inmunología , Anticuerpos/metabolismo , Células Cultivadas , Niño , Enfermedades Transmisibles/inmunología , Citocinas/inmunología , Femenino , Infecciones por VIH/inmunología , Humanos , Cambio de Clase de Inmunoglobulina/inmunología , Interleucina-10/inmunología , Lupus Eritematoso Sistémico/inmunología , Macaca mulatta/inmunología , Masculino , Ratones , Persona de Mediana Edad , Hipermutación Somática de Inmunoglobulina/inmunología , Adulto Joven
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Clin Immunol ; 234: 108916, 2022 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34971840

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In recent years, therapeutic agents affecting the immune system have been largely implemented in the treatment of various hematological, rheumatological and dermatological disorders. Their clinical use has offered important benefits for affected patients and has also ameliorated clinical outcome and prognosis in many cases. Nonetheless, as any treatment, the use of these drugs may be associated with side effects. One of the target organs in such cases is the gastrointestinal tract. In particular, the exacerbation or the onset of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in treated patients is not infrequent, although the mechanism of action of these agents may be different. In this review we will focus on the use of therapeutic agents affecting the immune system and the development or exacerbation of IBD, with a mention on the possible underlying pathogenetic mechanisms.


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Sistema Inmunológico/efectos de los fármacos , Enfermedades Inflamatorias del Intestino/inducido químicamente , Humanos , Inhibidores de Puntos de Control Inmunológico/efectos adversos , Factores Inmunológicos/efectos adversos , Interferones/efectos adversos , Interleucinas/antagonistas & inhibidores , Isotretinoína/efectos adversos , Proteínas Tirosina Quinasas/antagonistas & inhibidores , Rituximab/efectos adversos , Factor de Necrosis Tumoral alfa/antagonistas & inhibidores
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Clin Immunol ; 237: 108974, 2022 04.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35278713

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Dedicator of Cytokinesis 8 (DOCK8) deficiency is a rare form of autosomal recessive combined immunodeficiency. The effect of DOCK8 deficiency on Natural Killer cell biology has not been fully elucidated yet. Thus, we undertook a detailed phenotypic and functional evaluation of NK cells from seven patients with DOCK8 deficiency. Patients' immature CD56bright NK cells were defective in IFN-γ secretion, while their mature CD56dim NK cells showed impaired cytotoxicity, partially rescued upon rIL-2 addition. Cross-linking of NK cell receptors revealed a specific defect in the CD3 zeta chain-dependent activation pathway in DOCK8 deficiency. Lack of DOCK8, but not of WASP, impaired CCR7 expression on human CD56bright NK cells, a critical receptor for their migration to secondary lymph nodes. Evaluation of a patient's lymph node showed a severe reduction in NK cells that showed increased intracellular expression of CCR7. Our data suggest that DOCK8 deficiency variably affects NK cell homeostasis in humans.


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Citocinesis , Factores de Intercambio de Guanina Nucleótido , Células Asesinas Naturales , Receptores CCR7 , Antígeno CD56/metabolismo , Factores de Intercambio de Guanina Nucleótido/genética , Factores de Intercambio de Guanina Nucleótido/metabolismo , Humanos , Células Asesinas Naturales/metabolismo , Receptores CCR7/genética , Receptores CCR7/metabolismo , Proteína del Síndrome de Wiskott-Aldrich
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Clin Immunol ; 241: 109077, 2022 08.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35843508

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INTRODUCTION: Autoimmunity is a common feature in CVID patients. To date the mechanisms leading to the development of such complications are not fully elucidated. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Data from 122 CVID patients subdivided in three groups based on the absence of autoimmunity (n-AI) or the presence of hematologic autoimmune phenomena (Cy-AI) or non-hematologic autoimmune phenomena (n-Cy-AI) were evaluated. RESULTS: We identified a total of 128 autoimmune manifestations in 55/122 patients (45.1%). 30/122 (24.6%) patients presented hematologic autoimmune phenomena while 29/122 (23.8%) presented gastrointestinal autoimmune involvement. Immune thrombocytopenia was the most common manifestation (27/122; 22.1%), followed by autoimmune hemolytic anemia (18/122; 14.8%) and autoimmune enteropathy (17/122; 13.9%). Cy-AI patients displayed higher CD4+ effector memory and terminally differentiated CD8+ cells with lower percentages of naïve and recent thymic emigrants (RTEs) CD4+ cells and a significant expansion of the CD19hiCD21low population. CONCLUSIONS: CVID patients developing autoimmune cytopenias display characteristic immune phenotypic features.


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Inmunodeficiencia Variable Común , Púrpura Trombocitopénica Idiopática , Autoinmunidad , Linfocitos T CD4-Positivos , Humanos , Inmunofenotipificación
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J Clin Immunol ; 42(2): 365-374, 2022 02.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34802108

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PURPOSE: Jacobsen syndrome (JS) is a rare form of genetic disorder that was recently classified as a syndromic immunodeficiency. Available detailed immunological data from JS patients are limited. METHODS: Clinical and immunological presentation of twelve pediatric patients with JS by means of revision of clinical records, flow cytometry, real-time PCR, and lymphocyte functional testing were collected. RESULTS: Recurrent infections were registered in 6/12 patients (50%), while bleeding episodes in 2/12 (16.7%). White blood cell and absolute lymphocyte counts were reduced in 8/12 (66.7%) and 7/12 (58.3%) patients, respectively. Absolute numbers of CD3+ and CD4+ T cells were reduced in 8/12 (66.7%) and 7/12 (58.3%), respectively. Of note, recent thymic emigrants (RTE) were reduced in all tested patients (9/9), with T-cell receptor excision circle analysis (TRECs) showing a similar trend in 8/9 patients; naïve CD4+ T cells were low only in 5/11 patients (45.4%). Interestingly, B-cell counts, IgM memory B cells, and IgM serum levels were reduced in 10/12 (83.3%) patients. Natural killer (NK) cell counts were mostly normal but the percentages of CD16+CD56low/- cells were expanded in 7/7 patients tested. The observed immunological alterations did not correlate with patients' age. Finally, responses to proliferative stimuli were normal at presentation for all patients, although they may deteriorate over time. CONCLUSIONS: Our data suggest that patients affected with JS may display important numeric and maturational alterations in the T-, B-, and NK-cell compartments. These findings suggest that JS patients should be regularly monitored from an immunological point of view.


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Síndrome de Deleción Distal 11q de Jacobsen , Linfocitos B , Niño , Citometría de Flujo , Humanos , Células Asesinas Naturales , Recuento de Linfocitos
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J Clin Immunol ; 42(5): 935-946, 2022 07.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35445287

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COVID-19 manifestations range from asymptomatic to life-threatening infections. The outcome in different inborn errors of immunity (IEI) is still a matter of debate. In this retrospective study, we describe the experience of the of the Italian Primary Immunodeficiencies Network (IPINet). Sixteen reference centers for adult or pediatric IEI were involved. One hundred fourteen patients were enrolled including 35 pediatric and 79 adult patients. Median age was 32 years, and male-to-female ratio was 1.5:1. The most common IEI were 22q11.2 deletion syndrome in children (26%) and common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) in adults (65%). Ninety-one patients did not require hospital admission, and among these, 33 were asymptomatic. Hospitalization rate was 20.17%. Older age (p 0.004) and chronic lung disease (p 0.0008) represented risk factors for hospitalization. Hospitalized patients mainly included adults suffering from humoral immunodeficiencies requiring immunoglobulin replacement therapy and as expected had lower B cell counts compared to non-hospitalized patients. Infection fatality rate in the whole cohort was 3.5%. Seroconversion was observed is 86.6% of the patients evaluated and in 83.3% of CVID patients. 16.85% of the patients reported long-lasting COVID symptoms. All but one patient with prolonged symptoms were under IgRT. The fatality rate observed in IEI was slightly similar to the general population. The age of the patients who did not survive was lower compared to the general population, and the age stratified mortality in the 50-60 age range considerable exceeded the mortality from 50 to 60 age group of the Italian population (14.3 vs 0.6%; p < 0.0001). We hypothesize that this is due to the fact that comorbidities in IEI patients are very common and usually appear early in life.


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COVID-19 , Inmunodeficiencia Variable Común , Adulto , COVID-19/complicaciones , COVID-19/epidemiología , Niño , Inmunodeficiencia Variable Común/epidemiología , Femenino , Hospitalización , Humanos , Masculino , Estudios Retrospectivos , SARS-CoV-2 , Síndrome Post Agudo de COVID-19
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J Clin Immunol ; 42(4): 783-797, 2022 05.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35257272

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Ataxia telangiectasia (AT) is a rare neurodegenerative genetic disorder due to bi-allelic mutations in the Ataxia Telangiectasia Mutated (ATM) gene. The aim of this paper is to better define the immunological profile over time, the clinical immune-related manifestations at diagnosis and during follow-up, and to attempt a genotype-phenotype correlation of an Italian cohort of AT patients. Retrospective data of 69 AT patients diagnosed between December 1984 and November 2019 were collected from the database of the Italian Primary Immunodeficiency Network. Patients were classified at diagnosis as lymphopenic (Group A) or non-lymphopenic (Group B). Fifty eight out of 69 AT patients (84%) were genetically characterized and distinguished according to the type of mutations in truncating/truncating (TT; 27 patients), non-truncating (NT)/T (28 patients), and NT/NT (5 patients). In 3 patients, only one mutation was detected. Data on age at onset and at diagnosis, cellular and humoral compartment at diagnosis and follow-up, infectious diseases, signs of immune dysregulation, cancer, and survival were analyzed and compared to the genotype. Lymphopenia at diagnosis was related per se to earlier age at onset. Progressive reduction of cellular compartment occurred during the follow-up with a gradual reduction of T and B cell number. Most patients of Group A carried bi-allelic truncating mutations, had a more severe B cell lymphopenia, and a reduced life expectancy. A trend to higher frequency of interstitial lung disease, immune dysregulation, and malignancy was noted in Group B patients. Lymphopenia at the onset and the T/T genotype are associated with a worst clinical course. Several mechanisms may underlie the premature and progressive immune decline in AT subjects.


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Ataxia Telangiectasia , Linfopenia , Ataxia Telangiectasia/diagnóstico , Ataxia Telangiectasia/genética , Proteínas de la Ataxia Telangiectasia Mutada/genética , Humanos , Mutación/genética , Estudios Retrospectivos , Linfocitos T
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Pediatr Allergy Immunol ; 33 Suppl 27: 73-76, 2022 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35080299

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The complement system plays an essential role in both innate and adaptive immune responses. Any dysregulation in this system can disturb normal host defense and alter inflammatory response leading to both infections and autoimmune diseases. The complement system can be activated through three different pathways. Inherited complement deficiencies have been described for all complement components and their regulators. Despite being rare diseases, complement deficiencies are often severe, with a frequent onset during childhood. We provide an overview of clinical disorders related to these disorders and describe current diagnostic strategies required for their comprehensive characterization and management.


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Proteínas del Sistema Complemento , Proteínas del Sistema Complemento/genética , Proteínas del Sistema Complemento/metabolismo , Humanos
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Pediatr Allergy Immunol ; 33 Suppl 27: 65-68, 2022 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35080318

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Primary atopic disorders (PADs) are monogenic diseases characterized by allergy or atopy-related symptoms as fundamental features. In patients with PADs, primary immune deficiency and immune dysregulation symptoms are usually coexist. Chronic skin disease, manifesting with erythroderma, severe atopic dermatitis or eczema, and urticaria, is one of the main features observed in PADs, such as hyper-IgE syndromes, Omenn syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, IPEX-linked syndrome, skin barrier disorders, as well as some autoinflammatory diseases. The recognition of PADs in the context of an allergic phenotype is crucial to ensure prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment. This article provides an overview of the main PADs with skin involvement.


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Eccema , Hipersensibilidad Inmediata , Síndrome de Job , Enfermedades de la Piel , Urticaria , Humanos , Síndrome de Job/genética , Urticaria/diagnóstico
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Pediatr Allergy Immunol ; 33 Suppl 27: 69-72, 2022 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35080319

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Activated phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta syndrome (APDS) is a recently described form of inborn error of immunity (IEI) caused by heterozygous mutations in PIK3CD or PIK3R1 genes, respectively, encoding leukocyte-restricted catalytic p110δ subunit and the ubiquitously expressed regulatory p85 α subunit of the phosphoinositide 3-kinase δ (PI3Kδ). The first described patients with respiratory infections, hypogammaglobulinemia with normal to elevated IgM serum levels, lymphopenia, and lymphoproliferation. Since the original description, it is becoming evident that the onset of disease may be somewhat variable over time, both in terms of age at presentation and in terms of clinical and immunological complications. In many cases, patients are referred to various specialists such as hematologists, rheumatologists, gastroenterologists, and others, before an immunological evaluation is performed, leading to delay in diagnosis, which negatively affects their prognosis. The significant heterogeneity in the clinical and immunological features affecting APDS patients requires awareness among clinicians since good results with p110δ inhibitors have been reported, certainly ameliorating these patients' quality of life and prognosis.


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Fosfatidilinositol 3-Quinasas , Enfermedades de Inmunodeficiencia Primaria , Fosfatidilinositol 3-Quinasa Clase I/genética , Humanos , Mutación , Fosfatidilinositol 3-Quinasas/genética , Fosfatidilinositoles , Enfermedades de Inmunodeficiencia Primaria/diagnóstico , Enfermedades de Inmunodeficiencia Primaria/genética , Calidad de Vida
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J Allergy Clin Immunol ; 147(2): 520-531, 2021 Feb.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32980424

RESUMEN

BACKGROUND: There is uncertainty about the impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in individuals with rare inborn errors of immunity (IEI), a population at risk of developing severe coronavirus disease 2019. This is relevant not only for these patients but also for the general population, because studies of IEIs can unveil key requirements for host defense. OBJECTIVE: We sought to describe the presentation, manifestations, and outcome of SARS-CoV-2 infection in IEI to inform physicians and enhance understanding of host defense against SARS-CoV-2. METHODS: An invitation to participate in a retrospective study was distributed globally to scientific, medical, and patient societies involved in the care and advocacy for patients with IEI. RESULTS: We gathered information on 94 patients with IEI with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Their median age was 25 to 34 years. Fifty-three patients (56%) suffered from primary antibody deficiency, 9 (9.6%) had immune dysregulation syndrome, 6 (6.4%) a phagocyte defect, 7 (7.4%) an autoinflammatory disorder, 14 (15%) a combined immunodeficiency, 3 (3%) an innate immune defect, and 2 (2%) bone marrow failure. Ten were asymptomatic, 25 were treated as outpatients, 28 required admission without intensive care or ventilation, 13 required noninvasive ventilation or oxygen administration, 18 were admitted to intensive care units, 12 required invasive ventilation, and 3 required extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Nine patients (7 adults and 2 children) died. CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrates that (1) more than 30% of patients with IEI had mild coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and (2) risk factors predisposing to severe disease/mortality in the general population also seemed to affect patients with IEI, including more younger patients. Further studies will identify pathways that are associated with increased risk of severe disease and are nonredundant or redundant for protection against SARS-CoV-2.


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COVID-19/epidemiología , Enfermedades Genéticas Congénitas/epidemiología , Síndromes de Inmunodeficiencia/epidemiología , SARS-CoV-2 , Adolescente , Adulto , Anciano , Niño , Preescolar , Femenino , Humanos , Lactante , Recién Nacido , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Estudios Retrospectivos , Factores de Riesgo , Índice de Severidad de la Enfermedad , Adulto Joven
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