Increased serum levels of proNGF, mature NGF and interleukins in burn-injured children.
Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci
; 28(11): 3787-3795, 2024 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Burns are among the most common injuries in children. In burns of more than 20% of the total body surface area, a systemic inflammatory response involving several chemical mediators occurs. Among them, nerve growth factor (NGF) regulates the inflammatory response related to wound healing and promotes keratinocyte proliferation and angiogenesis. The aim of our study was to investigate the physiological response to injury in children with moderate-severe burns, assaying proNGF, mature NGF (mNGF), interleukins (IL)-1ß, and Il-10 serum levels. PATIENTS ANDMETHODS:
This is a prospective observational study, including twelve children hospitalized for moderate-severe burns at the Gemelli Hospital (Rome). Their laboratory features were compared to those of patients with obstructive hydrocephalus who underwent surgery.RESULTS:
Our results showed an increase in proNGF and mNGF serum levels. In burn patients, proNGF levels increased before mNGF, and serum concentrations of both were not correlated with burn extension and depth. The most significant levels of mNGF and proNGF were reported in scalds involving the face. Serum IL-1ß and IL-10 peak levels were reached with a time-course pattern similar to proNGF.CONCLUSIONS:
Our preliminary results validate the hypothesis that serum levels of proNGF and mNGF may represent inflammatory biomarkers useful for monitoring burn patients and defining new strategies for their treatment.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Queimaduras
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Fator de Crescimento Neural
Limite:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci
Assunto da revista:
FARMACOLOGIA
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TOXICOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Itália
País de publicação:
IT
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ITALIA
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ITALY
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ITÁLIA