A new strategy to build electrochemical enzymatic biosensors using a nanohybrid material based on carbon nanotubes and a rationally designed schiff base containing boronic acid.

We report a nanohybrid material obtained by non-covalent functionalization of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) with the new ligand (((1E,1'E)-(naphthalene-2,3-diylbis(azaneylylidene))bis(methaneylylidenedene)) bis(4-hydroxy-3,1-phenylene))diboronic acid (SB-dBA), rationally designed to mimic some recognition properties of biomolecules like concanavalin A, for the development of electrochemical biosensors based on the use of glycobiomolecules as biorecognition element. We present, as a proof-of-concept, a hydrogen peroxide biosensor obtained by anchoring horseradish peroxidase (HRP) at a glassy carbon electrode (GCE) modified with the nanohybrid prepared by sonication of 2.0 mg mL-1 MWCNTs and 0.50 mg mL-1 SB-dBA in N,N-dimethyl formamide (DMF) for 30 min. The hydrogen peroxide biosensing was performed at -0.050 V in the presence of 5.0 × 10-4 M hydroquinone. The analytical characteristics of the resulting biosensor are the following: linear range between 0.175 µM and 6.12 µM, detection limit of 58 nM, and reproducibility of 2.0 % using the same nanohybrid (6 biosensors), and 9.0 % using three different nanohybrids. The sensor was successfully used to quantify hydrogen peroxide in enriched milk and human blood serum samples and in a commercial disinfector.

N-Arylation of 3-Formylquinolin-2(1H)-ones Using Copper(II)-Catalyzed Chan-Lam Coupling.

3-formyl-2-quinolones have attracted the scientific community's attention because they are used as versatile building blocks in the synthesis of more complex compounds showing different and attractive biological activities. Using copper-catalyzed Chan-Lam coupling, we synthesized 32 new N-aryl-3-formyl-2-quinolone derivatives at 80 °C, in air and using inexpensive phenylboronic acids as arylating agents. 3-formyl-2-quinolones and substituted 3-formyl-2-quinolones can act as substrates, and among the products, the p-methyl derivative 9a was used as a substrate to obtain different derivatives such as alcohol, amine, nitrile, and chalcone.

Synthesis of N-Arylcytisine Derivatives Using the Copper-Catalyzed Chan-Lam Coupling.

N-Arylcytisine derivatives are quite rare. We report here a practical methodology to obtain these compounds. Using the copper-catalyzed Chan-Lam coupling, we synthesized new N-arylcytisine derivatives at room temperature, in air and using inexpensive phenylboronic acids. Cytisine and 3,5-dihalocytisines can act as substrates, and among the products, the p-Br-derivative 2r was used as a substrate to obtain biaryl derivatives under Pd-coupling conditions; ester 2j was converted into its acid and amide derivatives using classical carbodiimide conditions. This shows that the Chan-Lam cross-coupling reaction can be included as a versatile synthetic tool in the derivatization of natural products.

Infliximab en enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal. ¿Es necesario premedicar? / Infliximab in inflammatory bowel disease. Is premedication necessary?

Introducción: El uso de infliximab (IFX) en enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal (EII) se ha asociado con un riesgo de 1-6% de reacciones a la infusión. La utilidad de premedicación con corticoides, paracetamol y/o antihistamínicos es controvertido. Objetivo: Evaluar si en pacientes con EII que utilizan IFX hay diferencias en las reacciones secundarias a infusión entre aquellos que utilizan o no premedicación. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo, observacional, retrospectivo en pacientes con EII, que han utilizado IFX entre enero 2009 y julio 2019. Se definieron como reacciones agudas aquellas ocurridas en las primeras 24 hrs.postinfusión y tardías después de ese período, clasificándose en leves, moderadas y severas. Se usó estadística descriptiva y de asociación (χ2; p < 0,05). Resultados: Se incluyeron 1.263 infusiones en un total de 64 pacientes, 52% hombres. Mediana de infusiones por paciente 22 (2-66). El 100% de las infusiones en inducción fueron con premedicación y en mantenimiento el 57%. La premedicación fue realizada con hidrocortisona, clorfenamina y paracetamol. La mayoría de las reacciones fueron agudas, de gravedad leve a moderada y ningún paciente necesitó descontinuar IFX. En mantenimiento hubo 9/718 (1,2%) reacciones a la infusión con premedicación y 4/358 (1,1%) sin ésta, sin diferencias significativas (p = 0,606). En inducción hubo 8/187 (4,3%) reacciones a la infusión, significativamente mayor al compararlas con ambos grupos de mantenimiento. Conclusión: En esta cohorte de pacientes, el no usar premedicación en fase de mantenimiento de IFX no aumentó el número de eventos adversos a este fármaco. Estos resultados sugieren que su indicación no sería necesaria.(AU)

Background: The use of infliximab (IFX) in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has been associated with a 1-6% risk of infusion reactions. The usefulness of premedication with corticosteroids, paracetamol and /or antihistamines is controversial. Aim: The aim of this study is to assess, in IBD patients on IFX, whether there are differences in secondary reactions to the infusion between those who use premedication or not. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was performed identifying patients with a diagnosis of IBD who received IFX at our institution between January 2009 and July 2019. Acute reactions were defined as those that occurred in the first 24 hours postinfusion and late reactions for more than 24 hours. Infusion reactions were classified as mild, moderate and severe. Descriptive and association statistics were used (χ2; p < 0.05). Results: Sixty-four patients were included with 1,263 infusions in total, 52% men. Median infusions per patient was 22 (2-66). All induction infusions were administered with premedication, and in maintenance in 57% of them. Premedication was given with hydrocortisone, chlorphenamine and paracetamol. Most of reactions were acute, mild or moderate in severity and no patient needed to discontinue IFX. In the maintenance group, there were 9/718 (1.2%) infusion reactions with premedication and 4/358 (1.1%) without it (p = 0.606). In the induction group, there were 8/187 (4.3%) infusion reactions, significantly higher when compared with both maintenance groups. Conclusions: In this group, premedication use during maintenance was not effective at reducing the rate of infusion reactions. These results suggest that premedication would not be necessary.(AU)

Embarazo en enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal: experiencia en una cohorte chilena / Pregnancy in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Experience of a Chilean cohort

Introducción: El diagnóstico de enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal (EII) se realiza, en un alto porcentaje, durante la edad reproductiva. La EII en remisión es el mejor escenario para planificar el embarazo. Objetivos: Describir las características clínicas del embarazo y del recién nacido, evaluando la actividad de la enfermedad en el momento de la concepción y en la evolución del embarazo en un centro terciario en Chile. Métodos: Estudio observacional, retrospectivo, incluyó a mujeres con EII que habían tenido un parto durante 2017-2020. Los datos demográficos, clínicos y obstétricos se obtuvieron del Registro de EII. Se realizó análisis estadístico descriptivo y de asociación (χ2, p ≤ 0,05). Resultados: Se incluyeron 60 mujeres en el estudio. Al inicio del embarazo, 21 (35%) presentaban actividad inflamatoria y 39 (65%) estaban en remisión. Del grupo con actividad, 16 (66%) permanecieron activas y seis tuvieron un aborto espontáneo. Aquellas en remisión, 26 (69%) permanecieron en esta condición; nueve pacientes (15%) habían suspendido el tratamiento, seis de las cuales presentaron actividad durante el embarazo. El consejo preconcepcional fue realizado en 23/60 pacientes, siendo mayor en el grupo que permaneció en remisión durante el embarazo (65% vs. 35%, p = 0,02). Pacientes con brotes durante el embarazo tuvieron mayor probabilidad de embarazo pretérmino (< 37 semanas) y recién nacido de menor peso comparado con el grupo que permaneció en remisión (89 vs. 74%; p = 0,161) y (2,885 vs. 3,370 g; p = 0,0014), respectivamente. Conclusión: La remisión durante el embarazo presenta los mejores resultados y el consejo preconcepcional permite un mejor control de la EII durante el embarazo.(AU)

Background: In inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) a high percentage of women are diagnosed during their reproductive age. IBD in remission is the ideal scenario when planning a pregnancy. Aims: To describe the clinical characteristics of pregnancy/newborn and assess disease activity at the time of conception and throughout the pregnancy in patients with IBD treated at a tertiary centre in Chile. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed women diagnosed with IBD who were pregnant or delivered between 2017 and 2020. Demographic, clinical, obstetric and delivery data were obtained from the IBD registry, approved by the local IRB. Descriptive statistics and association tests were performed (χ2, p ≤ 0.05). Results: Sixty women with IBD were included. At the beginning of pregnancy, 21 (35%) had active disease and 39 (65%) were in remission. Of those with active disease, 16 (66%) remained active and 6 had spontaneous abortions. In those who were in remission, 26 (69%) remained in this condition. Nine patients (15%) discontinued treatment, and 6 of these had inflammatory activity during pregnancy. Preconception counselling was performed in 23 of the 60 patients, being higher in the group that remained in remission during pregnancy (65% vs. 35%, p = 0.02). Patients who had a flare during pregnancy had more probability of preterm birth (<37 weeks) and newborn with lower weight compared with the group that always remained in remission (89% vs. 74%, p = 0.161) and (2.885 vs 3.370 g; p = 0.0014). Conclusion: Remission presents better outcomes in pregnancy and preconception counselling would allow a better IBD control during pregnancy.(AU)

Pregnancy in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Experience of a Chilean cohort. / Embarazo en enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal: experiencia en una cohorte chilena.

BACKGROUND: In inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) a high percentage of women are diagnosed during their reproductive age. IBD in remission is the ideal scenario when planning a pregnancy. AIMS: To describe the clinical characteristics of pregnancy/newborn and assess disease activity at the time of conception and throughout the pregnancy in patients with IBD treated at a tertiary centre in Chile. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed women diagnosed with IBD who were pregnant or delivered between 2017 and 2020. Demographic, clinical, obstetric and delivery data were obtained from the IBD registry, approved by the local IRB. Descriptive statistics and association tests were performed (χ2, p ≤ 0.05). RESULTS: Sixty women with IBD were included. At the beginning of pregnancy, 21 (35%) had active disease and 39 (65%) were in remission. Of those with active disease, 16 (66%) remained active and 6 had spontaneous abortions. In those who were in remission, 26 (69%) remained in this condition. Nine patients (15%) discontinued treatment, and 6 of these had inflammatory activity during pregnancy. Preconception counselling was performed in 23 of the 60 patients, being higher in the group that remained in remission during pregnancy (65% vs. 35%, p = 0.02). Patients who had a flare during pregnancy had more probability of preterm birth (<37 weeks) and newborn with lower weight compared with the group that always remained in remission (89% vs. 74%, p = 0.161) and (2.885 vs 3.370 g; p = 0.0014). CONCLUSION: Remission presents better outcomes in pregnancy and preconception counselling would allow a better IBD control during pregnancy.

¿Están recibiendo los pacientes con enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal una adecuada inmunización? / Are patients with inflammatory bowel disease receiving adequate immunisation?

Introducción: El tratamiento de la enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal (EII) puede aumentar el riesgo de infección. La inmunización es parte del manejo integral de la atención de estos pacientes. El objetivo de este estudio es describir la prescripción y adherencia a la vacunación en pacientes con EII e identificar los posibles factores asociados a esta. Métodos: Estudio analítico, descriptivo, transversal en pacientes de un Programa de EII de Chile, entre abril y junio de 2019. A los pacientes se les solicitó responder un cuestionario acerca de la adherencia a la vacunación. La información de las vacunas se obtuvo del Registro Nacional de Inmunizaciones. Se realizó análisis estadístico descriptivo y de asociación (χ2; p<0,05). Resultados: Se incluyeron 243 pacientes con EII (148 colitis ulcerosa [CU], 86 enfermedad de Crohn [EC] y 9 EII no clasificable). Solo 6 pacientes (2%) recibieron el esquema de inmunización completo. Las vacunas con los mayores porcentajes fueron contra la influenza (67%), virus hepatitis B (40%), neumocócica 13-valente (34%) y neumocócica 23-polisacárida (16%), siendo las dos primeras más frecuentes en EC vs. CU (p≤0,05). La administración de la vacuna contra la influenza ha aumentado significativamente, alcanzando un 67% el 2019. La encuesta mostró que el 23% no ha sido inmunizado con ninguna vacuna, principalmente por falta de tiempo, falta de prescripción médica y el alto costo económico. Conclusiones: En esta cohorte, aunque las tasas de vacunación son más altas que las reportadas previamente, la adherencia al programa de inmunización debe mejorar, siendo consideradas desde el diagnóstico por el equipo multidisciplinario.(AU)

Introduction: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) treatment may increase the risk of infections. Vaccines are part of the comprehensive IBD patient care. The aim of this study was to describe indications and adherence of immunizations in IBD and identify possible associated factors. Methods: A cross-sectional, analytic study was conducted in patients from an IBD Program of a tertiary center in Chile, between April – June 2019. Patients were asked to answer a vaccine survey and information also was obtained from the National Immunization Registry. Descriptive and association statistic were used (χ2; p<0.05). Results: A total of 243 patients were included (148 ulcerative colitis (UC), 86 Crohn's disease (CD) and 9 non-classifiable IBD). Only six patients (2%) of IBD patients received a complete immunization schedule. The highest vaccine rates were against influenza (67%), hepatitis B virus (40%), 13-valent pneumococcal (34%) and 23-polysaccharide pneumococcal (16%). The influenza vaccine rate has significantly increased, reaching 67% in 2019. The survey showed that 23% of patients have not been immunized with any vaccine, mainly due to lack of time, lack of medical prescription and high cost. Conclusions: In this cohort, although vaccination rates are higher than previously reported, adherence to IBD immunization program would be improved, being considered since diagnosis by the multidisciplinary team.(AU)

Infliximab in inflammatory bowel disease. Is premedication necessary? / Infliximab en enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal. ¿Es necesario premedicar?

BACKGROUND: The use of infliximab (IFX) in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has been associated with a 1-6% risk of infusion reactions. The usefulness of premedication with corticosteroids, paracetamol and /or antihistamines is controversial. AIM: The aim of this study is to assess, in IBD patients on IFX, whether there are differences in secondary reactions to the infusion between those who use premedication or not. METHODS: A retrospective cohort study was performed identifying patients with a diagnosis of IBD who received IFX at our institution between January 2009 and July 2019. Acute reactions were defined as those that occurred in the first 24 hours postinfusion and late reactions for more than 24 hours. Infusion reactions were classified as mild, moderate and severe. Descriptive and association statistics were used (χ2; p < 0.05). RESULTS: Sixty-four patients were included with 1,263 infusions in total, 52% men. Median infusions per patient was 22 (2-66). All induction infusions were administered with premedication, and in maintenance in 57% of them. Premedication was given with hydrocortisone, chlorphenamine and paracetamol. Most of reactions were acute, mild or moderate in severity and no patient needed to discontinue IFX. In the maintenance group, there were 9/718 (1.2%) infusion reactions with premedication and 4/358 (1.1%) without it (p = 0.606). In the induction group, there were 8/187 (4.3%) infusion reactions, significantly higher when compared with both maintenance groups. CONCLUSIONS: In this group, premedication use during maintenance was not effective at reducing the rate of infusion reactions. These results suggest that premedication would not be necessary.

Treat-to-target approach in the management of inflammatory Bowel disease.

With the advent of biologic and small molecule therapies, there has been a substantial change in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. These advances have had a great impact in preventing disease progression, intestinal damage and, therefore, have contributed to a better quality of life. Discordance between symptom control and mucosal healing has been demonstrated. This has led to the search for new disease control targets. The treat to target strategy, based on expert recommendations and now a randomized controlled trial, has determined that clinical and endoscopic remission should be the goal of therapy. Biomarkers (fecal calprotectin) can be a surrogate target. Although histological healing has shown benefits, there is inadequate evidence and inadequate therapy for that to be a fixed goal at this time. This review will focus on therapeutic goals, according to the evidence currently available, and evaluate strategies to achieve them.

Are patients with inflammatory bowel disease receiving adequate immunisation? / ¿Están recibiendo los pacientes con enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal una adecuada inmunización?

INTRODUCTION: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) treatment may increase the risk of infections. Vaccines are part of the comprehensive IBD patient care. The aim of this study was to describe indications and adherence of immunizations in IBD and identify possible associated factors. METHODS: A cross-sectional, analytic study was conducted in patients from an IBD Program of a tertiary center in Chile, between April - June 2019. Patients were asked to answer a vaccine survey and information also was obtained from the National Immunization Registry. Descriptive and association statistic were used (χ2; p<0.05). RESULTS: A total of 243 patients were included (148 ulcerative colitis (UC), 86 Crohn's disease (CD) and 9 non-classifiable IBD). Only six patients (2%) of IBD patients received a complete immunization schedule. The highest vaccine rates were against influenza (67%), hepatitis B virus (40%), 13-valent pneumococcal (34%) and 23-polysaccharide pneumococcal (16%). The influenza vaccine rate has significantly increased, reaching 67% in 2019. The survey showed that 23% of patients have not been immunized with any vaccine, mainly due to lack of time, lack of medical prescription and high cost. CONCLUSIONS: In this cohort, although vaccination rates are higher than previously reported, adherence to IBD immunization program would be improved, being considered since diagnosis by the multidisciplinary team.

Efectos del ejercicio en enfermedades del tubo digestivo / The effects of excercise on gastrointestinal diseases

Actualmente, existe una mayor evidencia acerca de los efectos positivos de la actividad física, y en especial del ejercicio, sobre algunas enfermedades del sistema gastrointestinal, lo cual tiene relación principalmente con su rol antiinflamatorio a nivel sistémico. Sin embargo, es necesario considerar algunas variables del ejercicio, tales como el volumen e intensidad de éste. Específicamente, el realizar ejercicios de larga duración y alta intensidad, asociados a estados de deshidratación, postprandiales y con altas temperaturas ambientales, podría contribuir a la expresión fisiológica del síndrome gastrointestinal inducido por el ejercicio y a la aparición y/o empeoramiento de los síntomas en las enfermedades del tracto gastrointestinal. Si se controlan dichas variables, realizar ejercicio aeróbico de moderada intensidad y, adicionalmente, durante menos de 60 minutos, serían seguros para disminuir el riesgo y controlar de mejor manera los síntomas de algunas patologías gastrointestinales.

Currently, there is an increase evidence about the beneficial effects of physical activity, particularly of physical exercise in some diseases of the gastrointestinal system, related to its systemic anti-inflammatory role. However, it is necessary to consider some of the exercise variables such as volume and exercise intensity. Specifically, the execution of long duration and high intensity exercises, together with a state of dehydration, postprandial and high environmental temperature, could contribute to the physiological expression of the exercise-induced gastrointestinal syndrome and the expression and/or worsening of gastrointestinal diseases symptoms.

Tofacitinib en el tratamiento de la colitis ulcerosa: casos clínicos / Tofacitinib for the treatment of ulcerative colitis: report of two cases

Biological therapy dramatically changed the management of Ulcerative Colitis (UC). However, a significant number of these patients fail to respond or have secondary loss of response to this strategy. In this clinical situation, the options include intensification of anti-TNF therapy, the use of a second anti-TNF or being switched to another drug class. Among the later, tofacitinib, an oral small molecule directed against the JAK/STAT pathway, is safe and effective in inducing and maintaining remission in patients with moderate-severe UC. We report two patients with UC refractory to conventional treatment and biological therapy, who responded successfully to the use of tofacitinib.

The Role of an Inflammatory Bowel Disease Nurse in the Follow-Up of Patients From a Latin American Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program.

Inflammatory bowel disease requires long-term treatment to maintain disease control. Favorable follow-up of patients indicates attention from a multidisciplinary team, in which the nurse's responsibilities have great importance. The aim of this observational, descriptive study was to describe the role of an inflammatory bowel disease nurse in the management of patients in a tertiary center in Chile, including all patients in follow-up between January 2016 and April 2017. Inflammatory bowel disease nurse contacts were recorded and classified. Demographic data, clinical variables, and patient satisfaction were also analyzed. A total of 597 patients (51%) were in follow-up over the 16-month period; 63% had ulcerative colitis, with a median age of 35 years. The inflammatory bowel disease nurse performed 760 contacts in 253 patients (42% of the follow-up patients). The most frequent nurse interventions were reinforcement of medical indications (42%), assessment of laboratory results (17%), and disease follow-up (12%); 49% related to education. Nurse interventions were focused in more severely ill patients; flares during the follow-up, biological therapy, immunomodulators, and steroids were all statistically significant. Of a sample of 107 patients surveyed, 96% perceived the inflammatory bowel disease program as excellent/good. The inflammatory bowel disease nurse plays an important role in the follow-up and management, specifically in education, of more severely ill patients.