Detection of respiratory viruses and expression of inflammatory cytokines in patients with acute exacerbation chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Mongolia China / Detecção de vírus respiratórios e expressão de citocinas inflamatórias em pacientes com doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica de exacerbação aguda na Mongólia, China

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was estimated to be the third cause of global mortality by 2020. Acute exacerbation COPD (AECOPD) is a sudden worsening of COPD symptoms and could be due to virus/bacterial infections and air pollution. Increased expression of inflammatory markers in patients with AECOPD is associated with viral infection. This study aimed to detect different viruses and analyze the expression of various inflammatory markers associated with AECOPD patients. Three hundred and forty-seven patients diagnosed with COPD according to GOLD criteria were included in this study. Swab samples and blood were collected for the detection of viruses by RT-PCR and expression of inflammatory markers, respectively. Of the swab samples, 113 (32.6%) of samples were positive for virus detection. Of these, HRV (39.8%) was the predominant virus detected followed by FluB (27.4%) and FluA (22.1%). The presence of HRV was significantly higher (p=0.044) among the other detected viruses. When compared to healthy controls the expression levels of TNF-α, IL-6 and IL-8 were significantly higher (p<0.05) in virus-positive patients. The IL-6 and IL-8 were the next predominantly expressed in markers among the samples. The higher expression rate of IL-8 was significantly (p<0.05) associated with patients having COPD GOLD III severity level and smoking history. Although HRV was the predominant virus detected the combined prevalence of Influenza A and B surpassing the rate of HRV. The high-level expression of well known inflammatory markers of AECOPD, TNF-α, IL-6 and IL-8 indicates a chronic severe illness. These markers play an important role and could be used as a marker for determining the severity of AECOPD.

Estima-se que a doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica (DPOC) seja a terceira causa de mortalidade global em 2020. A exacerbação aguda DPOC (AECOPD) é um agravamento súbito dos sintomas da DPOC e pode ser devido a infecções por vírus/bactérias e poluição do ar. O aumento da expressão de marcadores inflamatórios em pacientes com AECOPD está associado à infecção viral. Este estudo teve como objetivo detectar diferentes vírus e analisar a expressão de vários marcadores inflamatórios associados a pacientes com AECOPD. Trezentos e quarenta e sete pacientes com diagnóstico de DPOC de acordo com os critérios GOLD foram incluídos neste estudo. Amostras de swab e sangue foram coletadas para detecção de vírus por RT-PCR e expressão de marcadores inflamatórios, respectivamente. Das amostras de esfregaço, 113 (32,6%) amostras foram positivas para detecção de vírus. Nestas, o HRV (39,8%) foi o vírus predominante detectado, seguido do FluB (27,4%) e do FluA (22,1%). A presença de VFC foi significativamente maior (p = 0,044) entre os demais vírus detectados. Quando comparados a controles saudáveis, os níveis de expressão de TNF-α, IL-6 e IL-8 foram significativamente maiores (p <0,05) em pacientes com vírus positivo. A IL-6 e a IL-8 foram as próximas predominantemente expressas em marcadores entre as amostras. A maior taxa de expressão de IL-8 foi significativamente (p <0,05) associada a pacientes com grau de gravidade GOLD III da DPOC e história de tabagismo. Embora o HRV tenha sido o vírus predominante, a prevalência combinada de Influenza A e B ultrapassou a taxa de HRV. O alto nível de expressão de marcadores inflamatórios bem conhecidos de AECOPD, TNF-α, IL-6 e IL-8 indica uma doença crônica grave. Esses marcadores desempenham um papel importante e podem ser usados como um marcador para determinar a gravidade da AECOPD.

Comparison of Oncostatin M in Patients with Chronic Periodontitis with and without Diabetes

Abstract Objective: To compare the Oncostatin M (OSM) concentrations in tissues of patients with chronic periodontitis with and without diabetes. Material and Methods: Sixty-four subjects visiting the dental outpatient department were categorized as "healthy" (Group 1), "periodontitis" (Group 2), and "diabetes with periodontitis" (Group 3) groups. The clinical oral examination included assessment of plaque, gingivitis, probing depth, clinical attachment level. Blood glucose was assessed for group 3 patients. OSM concentration in the tissues was assessed using ELISA in all groups. Results: The mean OSM was 0.02 ± 0.04 pg/mg in the healthy group, 0.12 ± 0.09 pg/mg in the chronic periodontitis group and 0.13 ± 0.10 pg/mg in the diabetes-periodontitis group. A significantly higher mean OSM was seen in Group 2 and Group 3 than Group 1. The amount of OSM positively correlated with probing depth and clinical attachment level. Conclusion: Periodontal disease causes a rise in Oncostatin M, independent of the diabetic status. Expression of OSM in the gingival tissues can serve as an inflammatory marker.

Interferon-α action in cytokine profile in eosinophilic nasal polyp cultures / Ação do interferon-α sobre o perfil de citocinas em culturas de pólipos nasais eosinofílicos

Abstract Introduction Chronic rhinosinusitis is currently classified into two types: chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. In the West, approximately 80% of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps cases are characterized by a predominantly eosinophilic cell infiltrate and a Th2 cytokine pattern. Objective To evaluate the effect of Interferon-α on cytokine levels of the eosinophilic nasal polyp cell culture supernatant. Methods Cell cultures were performed based on nasal polypoid tissue samples collected from 13 patients with eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. Polyps were considered eosinophilic according to the histopathological examination. Cell cultures were stimulated with 3000 IU of interferon-α. Before and after the stimulus, concentrations of Interferon-γ, tumor necrosis factor αand IL 2, 4, 6 and 10, using cytometric bead array, were assessed. Results Cell samples from eosinophilic nasal polyps from 13 patients were included in the study. Twenty-four hours after interferon-α stimulation, eosinophilic nasal polyp culture supernatants showed significantly decreased IL-4 concentrations and increase in interferon-γ, IL-10 and IL-6 concentrations compared to controls. There were no significant differences in tumor necrosis factor -α and IL-2 concentrations. Conclusion We demonstrated that interferon-α in vitro alters the pattern of cytokines in cell cultures of eosinophilic nasal polyps. Analysis of these alterations suggests that interferon-α promotes a rebalancing of inflammatory profiles in cell cultures, favoring the expression of Th1 and regulatory cytokines over Th2 cytokines.

Resumo Introdução A rinossinusite crônica, atualmente, é classificada em dois tipos: Rinossinusite Crônica sem Pólipos Nasais (RSCsPN) e Rinossinusite Crônica com Pólipos Nasais (RSCcPN). No Ocidente, cerca de 80% dos casos de RSCcPN caracterizam-se por um infiltrado celular predominantemente eosinofílico e um padrão de citocinas Th2. Objetivo Avaliar o efeito do Interferon-alpha nos níveis de citocinas do sobrenadante de culturas celulares de pólipos nasais eosinofílicos. Método Foram feitas culturas celulares a partir de amostras de tecido polipoide nasal coletadas de 13 pacientes com RSCcPN eosinofílica. Os pólipos eram considerados eosinofílicos segundo exame histopatológico. As culturas celulares foram estimuladas com 3000 UI de IFN-α. Antes e após tal estímulo, foram avaliadas, no sobrenadante das culturas celulares, as concentrações do Interferon-γ (IFN-γ), do Fator de Necrose Tumoral alfa (TNF-α) e das Interleucinas (IL) 2, 4, 6 e 10, usou-se o Cytometric Bead Array. Resultados Foram incluídas no estudo amostras celulares dos pólipos nasais eosinofílicos de 13 pacientes. Vinte e quatro horas após o estímulo com IFN-α, os sobrenadantes das culturas dos pólipos nasais eosinofílicos apresentaram, de forma significante, diminuição da concentração de IL-4 e aumento das concentrações de IFN-γ, IL-10 e IL-6, em relação ao controle. Não houve diferença significante nas concentrações de TNF-α e IL-2. Conclusão Demonstramos que o IFN-α, in vitro, altera o padrão de citocinas nas culturas celulares de pólipos nasais eosinofílicos. A análise do conjunto dessas alterações sugere que o IFN-α promove, nas culturas celulares, um rebalanceamento dos perfis inflamatórios, favorece a expressão de citocinas Th1 e regulatórias, em detrimento de citocinas do padrão Th2.

Insulina modula migração celular e a secreção de citocinas na vigência da infecção pulmonar por Paracoccidioides brasiliensis em camundongos diabéticos e não-diabéticos / Insulin modulates cell migration and cytokines secretion during pulmonary infection caused by Paracoccidioides brasiliensis in diabetic and non-diabetic mice

Diabetes mellitus (DM) compreende um conjunto de doenças metabólicas de grande importância e incidência mundial. Nele, o DM do tipo 1 é caracterizado pela destruição de células pancreáticas produtoras de insulina, e dentre seus sintomas, a disfunção imunológica relacionada à falta de insulina foi observada por diversos estudos, descrevendo pacientes diabéticos como mais susceptíveis a infecções e complicações decorrentes destas. Paracoccidioidomicose (PCM) é uma enfermidade sistêmica causada por fungos da espécie Paracoccidioides sp., bastante importante no Brasil e endêmica em toda a América Latina. Este trabalho utiliza um modelo de carência relativa de insulina (DM experimental) para estudar a intervenção da insulina em um modelo de micose pulmonar causada por P. brasiliensis, analisando o processo de migração celular (expressão de moléculas de adesão por imunohistoquímica e fenótipo dos leucócitos do pulmão por citometria de fluxo), os mecanismos moleculares (produção/liberação de citocinas por cytometric bead array), intracelulares (vias de sinalização por Western blot), e a atividade fagocítica e microbicida dos macrófagos alveolares. Em resultados observamos que, comparados aos não-diabéticos, camundongos tornados diabéticos apresentam maior susceptibilidade evidenciada por menor atividade fagocítica e reduzidas secreções de interferon-γ e de interleucina-12 na fase inicial da inflamação, que leva a uma resposta menos efetiva com menor expressão de molécula de adesão de células vasculares, reduzidas populações de linfócitos TCD4+, TCD8+, células natural killer, culminando em inflamação crônica resultante da proliferação aumentada do fungo nos pulmões (aumento de interferon-γ e fator necrótico tumoral-ß). Vemos ainda que o tratamento de insulina em animais diabéticos restaurou as secreções de citocinas pró-inflamatórias e a atividade fagocítica de macrófagos em 24 horas de infecção, e aumentou a celularidade, a expressão de moléculas de adesão de células vasculares-1 e restaurou as populações de linfócitos B, de células natural killer e de células coestimuladas por CD80, além de reduzir a inflamação crônica no pulmão. Estes dados em conjunto nos permitem inferir que a insulina modulou o ambiente inflamatório de animais tornados diabéticos de formas diferentes em estágios iniciais e tardios da infecção pelo isolado Pb18 do Paracoccidioides brasiliensis

Diabetes mellitus comprehends a group of metabolic diseases of great importance and incidence worldwide. Type 1 diabetes mellitus is characterized by destruction of insulin producing-pancreatic cells and, among its symptoms, an impaired immunological function has been observed in many studies having diabetic patients described as more susceptible to infections and complications resulted of them. Paracoccidioidomycosis is a systemic disease caused by fungi of Paracoccidioides spp. , also of great importance in Brazil and endemic in the whole Latin America. This work uses a model of experimental T1DM to investigate the intervention of insulin in a model of murine PCM induced by Paracoccidioides brasiliensis, analyzing the process of cell migration (adhesion molecules expression, leukocyte phenotyping), molecular mechanisms (production and secretion of cytokines), intracellular mechanisms (signaling pathways) and phagocytic and microbicidal activities in alveolar macrophages. In results, compared to controls, we observed higher susceptibility in diabetic mice to PCM, evidenced by reduced phagocytic activity and reduced levels of interferon-γ and interleukin-12 on initial stages of infection, and a less effective inflammation with lesser expression of adhesion molecules, reduced migration of TCD4+, TCD8+, NK cells and B lymphocytes, resulting in chronic inflammation caused by higher fungal proliferation in lungs (higher interferon-γ and tumours necrosis factor-α levels). In addition, we saw treatment with insulin in diabetic animals restored secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines and phagocytic activity on early stages and allowed higher cellularity, higher expression of vascular cells adhesion molecule-1 and restored populations of B lymphocytes, NK cells and the expression of costimularoty molecule CD80, also reducing the chronic inflammation in lungs. Taken together, these data lead us to suggest insulin modulated the inflammatory microenvironment in lungs of mice rendered diabetic, in different forms on earlier and later stages of an infection by Pb18 isolate

Rapid responses to golimumab in refractory adult-onset Stills disease: A case report and review of the literature

ABSTRACT Introduction: Adult onset Still's disease (AOSD) is a systemic inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology. AOSD is generally a mild and self-limiting disease, but it could progress to become chronic. The anemia of chronic diseases may occur in patients with acute or chronic immune activation, and is associated with the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Case report: A 61-year-old woman with several pharyngitis episodes, spiking fever, evanescent salmon-pink skin rash, normocytic normochromic anemia, leucocytosis, thrombocytopenia, polyarthritis, liver dysfunction, marked elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein and, notably high ferritin levels. AOSD was diagnosed after secondary diseases were ruled out. Despite eight month on treatment with high-dose corticosteroids and methotrexate the clinical course the patient worsened, with significant synovitis, joint deformities leading to a worse quality of life and requiring help with activities of daily living. A rapid response to the anti-TNFα golimumab (50 mg/month) was observed from the third month of treatment. Conclusion: Golimumab improved anemia, serum C-reactive protein levels, polyarthritis and quality of life in a refractory AOSD.

Increased expression of pendrin in eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps / Expressão aumentada de pendrina na rinossinusite crônica eosinofílica com pólipos

Abstract Introduction: Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps is a heterogeneous disease and appropriate diagnostic algorithms in individual cases are necessary for effective medical treatment. Objective: The purpose of this study was to clarify the relationship between the pendrin expression of nasal polyps and clinical and pathological characteristic features of eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis. Methods: A total of 68 patients were classified into eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis or non-eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis groups according to the degree of eosinophilic infiltration into the nasal polyps. Clinical, hematological, and immunohistochemical analyses were performed and statistically compared between both groups. Results: Thirty-eight were classified into eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis and 30 into non-eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis groups. There were no significant differences in age distribution, sex ratio, prevalence of asthma, or any other complications between the groups. The mean Lund-Mackay score and the number of serum eosinophils was significantly higher in the eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis than in the non-eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis groups. The pendrin expression was more frequently detected in the epithelial surface layer of nasal polyps in the eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis than in the non-eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis groups. In addition, mucin 5AC was more widely expressed in the eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis than in the non-eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis. Conclusion: Increased expression of pendrin and mucin 5AC in the nasal polyps would be associated with development of eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis. This finding could allow the development of a novel therapeutic agent targeted specifically to patients with eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis.

Resumo Introdução: A rinossinusite crônica com pólipos nasais é uma doença heterogênea e algoritmos diagnósticos apropriados em casos individuais são necessários para um tratamento médico eficaz. Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi esclarecer a relação entre a expressão da pendrina de pólipos nasais e propriedades clínicas e patológicas características da rinossinusite crônica eosinofílica. Método: Um total de 68 pacientes foram classificados como tendo rinossinusite crônica eosinofílica ou rinossinusite crônica não eosinofílica de acordo com o grau de infiltração eosinofílica nos pólipos nasais. Análises clínicas, hematológicas e imunohistoquímicas foram realizadas e comparadas estatisticamente entre os dois grupos. Resultados: Entre os pacientes, 38 apresentavam rinossinusite crônica eosinofílica e constituíram o grupo 1; 30 tinham rinossinusite crônica não eosinofílica e constituíram o grupo 2. Não houve diferenças significantes na distribuição etária, razão entre os sexos, prevalência de asma ou qualquer outra complicação entre os grupos. O escore médio de Lund-Mackay e o número de eosinófilos séricos foram significantemente maiores no grupo com rinossinusite crônica eosinofílica do que no grupo com rinossinusite crônica não eosinofílica. A expressão da pendrina foi mais frequentemente detectada na camada epitelial superficial dos pólipos nasais na rinossinusite crônica eosinofílica do que no grupo com rinossinusite crônica não eosinofílica. Além disso, mucina 5AC foi mais amplamente expressa na rinossinusite crônica eosinofílica do que na rinossinusite crônica não eosinofílica. Conclusão: O aumento da expressão da pendrina e mucina 5AC nos pólipos nasais estaria associado ao desenvolvimento de rinossinusite crônica eosinofílica. Esse achado pode permitir o desenvolvimento de um novo agente terapêutico voltado especificamente para pacientes com rinossinusite crônica eosinofílica.

Guia prático de atualização: medicamentos biológicos no tratamento da asma, doenças alérgicas e imunodeficiências / Practical update guide: biological drugs in the treatment of asthma, allergic diseases and immunodeficiencies

O presente guia apresenta revisão extensa sobre imunobiológicos utilizados, liberados e ainda sob estudo, para o tratamento da asma, doenças alérgicas e imunodeficiências. Além das características físico-químicas de alguns desses fármacos, são revisadas as indicações e os resultados de estudos clínicos realizados para avaliar eficácia e segurança. Separados por doença específica, são apresentados os principais agentes disponíveis e aprovados para utilização segundo as normas regulatórias nacionais.

This guide presents an extensive review of immunobiological drugs used, approved and/or under investigation for the treatment of asthma, allergic diseases and immunodeficiencies. In addition to the physicochemical characteristics of some of these drugs, their indications and results of clinical studies evaluating efficacy and safety are reviewed. The main agents available and approved for use in each specific disease according to national regulatory standards are presented.

A Proposed Inflammatory Score of Circulating Cytokines/Adipokines Associated with Resistant Hypertension, but Dependent on Obesity Parameters / Proposta de um Escore Inflamatório de Citocinas e Adipocinas Plasmáticas Associado à Hipertensão Resistente, mas Dependente dos Parâmetros de Obesidade

Abstract Background: There is evidence that subclinical systemic inflammation is present in resistant hypertension (RHTN). Objective: The aim of the study was to develop an integrated measure of circulating cytokines/adipokines involved in the pathophysiology of RHTN. Methods: RHTN (n = 112) and mild to moderate hypertensive (HTN) subjects (n=112) were studied in a cross-sectional design. Plasma cytokines/adipokines (TNF-alpha, interleukins [IL]-6, -8, -10, leptin and adiponectin) values were divided into tertiles, to which a score ranging from 1 (lowest tertile) to 3 (highest tertile) was assigned. The inflammatory score (IS) of each subject was the sum of each pro-inflammatory cytokine scores from which anti-inflammatory cytokines (adiponectin and IL-10) scores were subtracted. The level of significance accepted was alpha = 0.05. Results: IS was higher in RHTN subjects compared with HTN subjects [4 (2-6) vs. 3 (2-5); p = 0.02, respectively]. IS positively correlated with body fat parameters, such as body mass index (r = 0.40; p < 0.001), waist circumference (r = 0.30; p < 0.001) and fat mass assessed by bioelectrical impedance analysis (r = 0.31; p < 0.001) in all hypertensive subjects. Logistic regression analyses revealed that IS was an independent predictor of RHTN (OR = 1.20; p = 0.02), independent of age, gender and race, although it did not remain significant after adjustment for body fat parameters. Conclusion: A state of subclinical inflammation defined by an IS including TNF-alpha, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, leptin and adiponectin is associated with obese RHTN. In addition, this score correlates with obesity parameters, independently of hypertensive status. The IS may be used for the evaluation of conditions involving low-grade inflammation, such as obesity-related RHTN. Indeed, it also highlights the strong relationship between obesity and inflammatory process.

Resumo Fundamento: Evidências indicam que a inflamação sistêmica subclínica está presente na hipertensão arterial resistente (HAR). Objetivo: Desenvolver uma medida que integra citocinas envolvidas na fisiopatologia da HAR. Métodos: Indivíduos com HAR (n = 112) e indivíduos com hipertensão leve a moderada (HT) (n = 112) foram estudados em delineamento transversal. Valores de citocinas/adipocinas plasmáticas [TNF-alfa, interleucinas (IL)-6, -8, -10, leptina e adiponectina] foram divididos em tercis, e lhes atribuído um escore variando de 1 (tercil mais baixo) a 3 (tercil mais alto). O escore inflamatório (EI) de cada participante foi calculado como a soma do escore de cada citocina pró-inflamatória da qual subtraiu-se o escore de cada citocina anti-inflamatória (adiponectina e IL-10). O nível de significância aceito foi alfa = 0,05. Resultados: O EI foi mais alto nos indivíduos com HAR em comparação a indivíduos com HT [4 (2-6) vs. 3 (2-5); p = 0,02, respectivamente]. O EI correlacionou-se positivamente com parâmetros de gordura corporal, tais como índice de massa corporal (r = 0,40; p < 0,001), circunferência da cintura (r = 0,30; p < 0,001) e massa gorda avaliada por bioimpedância (r = 0,31; p < 0,001) em todos os indivíduos hipertensos. Análises de regressão logística mostraram que o EI foi um preditor independente de HAR (OR = 1,20; p = 0,02), independentemente de idade, sexo e raça; porém, o modelo perdeu significância estatística após ajuste para os parâmetros de gordura corporal. Conclusão: Um estado de inflamação subclínica definida pelo EI incluindo TNF-alfa, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, leptina e adiponectina está associado com indivíduos obesos com HAR. Além disso, o escore correlaciona-se com parâmetros de obesidade, independentemente do grau de hipertensão. O EI pode ser usado na avaliação de condições que envolvem inflamação subclínica, tal como HAR relacionada à obesidade. O estudo também destaca a forte relação entre obesidade e inflamação.

T helper type cytokines in sepsis: time-shared variance and correlation with organ dysfunction and hospital mortality

ABSTRACT Objective: We evaluated the kinetics of cytokines belonging to the T helper1 (Th1), Th2, and Th17 profiles in septic patients, and their correlations with organ dysfunction and hospital mortality. Methods: This was a prospective observational study in a cohort of septic patients admitted to the intensive care units (ICU) of three Brazilian general hospitals. A total of 104 septic patients and 53 health volunteers (controls) were included. Plasma samples were collected within the first 48 h of organ dysfunction or septic shock (0D), after seven (D7) and 14 days (D14) of follow-up. The following cytokines were measured by flow cytometry: Interleukin-1β (IL-1β), IL-2, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, IL-12/23p40, IL-17, IL-21, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF), granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF). Results: IL-6, IL-8, G-CSF and IL-10 concentrations were higher in septic patients than in controls (p < 0.001), while IL-12/23p40 presented higher levels in the controls (p = 0.003). IL-6, IL-8 and IL-17 correlated with Sequential [Sepsis-related] Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) D0, D1 and D3 (except for IL-6 at D0). IL-8 was associated with renal and cardiovascular dysfunction. In a mixed model analysis, IL-10 estimated means were lower in survivors than in deceased (p = 0.014), while IL-21 had an estimated mean of 195.8 pg/mL for survivors and 98.5 for deceased (p = 0.03). Cytokines were grouped in four factors according to their kinetics over the three dosages (D0, D7, D14). Group 1 encompassed IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, IL-1β, and G-CSF while Group 3 encompassed IL-17 and IL-12/23p40. Both correlated with SOFA (D0) (p = 0.039 and p = 0.003, respectively). IL-21 (Group 4) was higher in those who survived. IL-2, TNF-α and GM-CSF (Group 2) showed no correlation with outcomes. Conclusion: Inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines shared co-variance in septic patients and were related to organ dysfunctions and hospital mortality.

Diagnostic value of circulating lncRNA ANRIL and its correlation with coronary artery disease parameters

This study aimed to detect the expression of the long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) antisense non-coding RNA in the INK4 locus (ANRIL) and evaluate its correlation with disease risk, stenosis degree, inflammation, as well as overall survival (OS) in coronary artery disease (CAD) patients. A total of 230 patients who underwent diagnostic coronary angiography were consecutively recruited and assigned to CAD group (n=125) or control group (n=105) according to presence or absence of CAD. Gensini score was calculated to assess the severity of coronary artery damage. Plasma samples were collected and the expression ANRIL was detected in all participants. High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and cytokines including tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, and IL-17 in CAD patients were measured and OS was calculated. The relative expression of ANRIL was higher in CAD patients compared to controls (P<0.001). Receiver operating characteristic disclosed that ANRIL could distinguish CAD patients from controls with an area under the curve of 0.789 (95%CI: 0.731-0.847). Spearman's rank correlation test revealed that expression of ANRIL was positively correlated with Gensini score (P=0.001), levels of hs-CRP (P=0.001), ESR (P=0.038), TNF-α (P=0.004), and IL-6 (P<0.001), while negatively correlated with IL-10 level (P=0.008) in CAD patients. Kaplan-Meier curve revealed that high expression of ANRIL was associated with shorter OS (P=0.013). In conclusion, circulating ANRIL presented a good diagnostic value for CAD, and its high expression was associated with increased stenosis degree, raised inflammation, and poor OS in CAD patients.

Impacto do tratamento periodontal não cirúrgico nos níveis de biomarcadores do metabolismo ósseo na saliva / Non-surgical periodontal treatment impact on biomarkers levels of bone metabolism in saliva

O objetivo foi avaliar o efeito do tratamento periodontal não cirúrgico, após 1 ano, na expressão salivar dos marcadores do metabolismo ósseo: TNF-α, SOST, PTH, OPG, OPN, OC, Leptina, IL-6, IL-1ß e FGF-23; em pacientes com periodontite crônica generalizada. Participaram deste estudo 15 pacientes com periodontite crônica generalizada (idade média 56,0  DP 9,6 anos). Quinze pacientes com gengivite (idade média 39,7  DP 4,4 anos) foram utilizados como controles. Foram utilizados os seguintes parâmetros clínicos: profundidade de bolsa à sondagem (PBS); nível de inserção clínica (NIC); índice de placa visível (IPV); índice de sangramento gengival (ISG) e índice de sangramento à sondagem (ISS). Foi realizada a coleta de saliva não estimulada (1ml) e congelada à -70°C para posterior análise. Os pacientes de ambos os grupos receberam tratamento periodontal não cirúrgico. Todos os dados foram coletados em 3 visitas no grupo com periodontite (baseline, 6 meses e 1 ano); e em 2 visitas no grupo com gengivite (baseline e 1 ano). Os biomarcadores foram mensurados por meio de um imunoensaio multiplex. No grupo com periodontite, houve redução significativa dos parâmetros % PBS ≥ 6 (p<0,001) e % NIC ≥ 5 (p<0,001), nas visitas 6 meses e 1 ano. Para os dados clínicos do grupo com gengivite, houve diminuição significativa após 1 ano para: % placa (p=0,001), % sangramento marginal (p=0,001), % sangramento sondagem (p=0,001), PBS (média pac.) (p=0,020) e NIC (média pac.) (p=0,001). Após o tratamento no grupo com periodontite, observou-se redução significativa da IL-1ß, IL-6, Leptina e TNF-α, entre a visita baseline e 6 meses (p=0,006; p=0,050; p=0,047; p= 0,014; respectivamente). Entre o baseline e 1 ano, houve diferença significante para a IL-1ß (p=0,010) e OPG (p=0,050). Já a IL-6 e OPG, mostraram uma tendência a redução após 1 ano (p=0,074; p=0,063; respectivamente). No grupo com gengivite, não foram observadas diferenças significativas entre as visitas baseline e 1 ano para todos os biomarcadores. No grupo com periodontite, na visita 1 ano, observamos correlação negativa significativa da OPG com % sangramento sondagem ( τ-b = -0,524 / p=0,006); no grupo com gengivite, na visita baseline, observamos correlação positiva significativa da IL-6 com % placa (τ-b= 0,548 / p= 0,005). Já na visita 1 ano, a Leptina passou a se correlacionar de forma mais forte com % placa (τ-b=0,624 / p=0,010) e com % sangramento marginal (τ-b=0,751 / p= 0,001). Concluindo, a terapia periodontal não cirúrgica levou a uma melhora significativa dos parâmetros clínicos periodontais associada à uma redução significante nos níveis de TNF-α, Leptina e IL-1ß; e uma tendência à redução dos biomarcadores OPG e IL-6. Após 1 ano, verificamos que os níveis dos biomarcadores do grupo com periodontite se aproximaram aos valores do grupo com gengivite, sugerindo que o tratamento periodontal foi capaz de equalizar a resposta imunológica.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of non-surgical periodontal therapy, after 1 year, on the salivar expression of bone metabolism markers: TNF-α, SOST, PTH, OPG, OPN, OC, Leptin, IL-6, IL-1ß and FGF-23; in patients with generalized chronic periodontitis. Fifteen patients with generalized chronic periodontitis (mean age 56.0 ± SD 9.6 years) were included in this study. Fifteen patients with gingivitis (mean age 39.7 ± SD 4.4 years) were used as controls. Clinical evaluation parameters including probing pocket depth (PD), clinical attachment level (CAL), visible plaque index (VPI), gingival index bleeding (GI) and bleeding on probing (BOP) were used. Non-stimulated whole saliva was collected (1ml) and frozen at -70°C for further analysis. Patients from both groups received non-surgical periodontal treatment. All data were collected in 3 visits in the group with periodontitis (baseline, 6 months and 1 year); and in 2 visits in the group with gingivitis (baseline and 1 year). The biomarkers expression were evaluated through multiplex technology. In the group with periodontitis, there was a significant reduction of the parameters % PD ≥ 6 (p <0,001) and % CAL ≥ 5 (p <0,001), at 6 months and 1 year visits. For the clinical data of the group with gingivitis, there was a significant decrease after 1 year for: plaque (p=0,001), sulcus bleeding (p=0,001), bleeding on probing (p=0,001), PD (p=0,020) and CAL (p=0,001). After treatment in the group with periodontitis, a significant reduction of IL-1ß, IL-6, Leptin and TNF-α was observed between baseline and 6 months visit (p=0,006; p=0,050; p=0,047; p=0,014; respectively). Between baseline and 1 year, there was significant difference for IL-1ß (p=0,010) and OPG (p=0,050). On the other hand, IL-6 and OPG showed a tendency to decrease after 1 year (p=0,074; p=0,063; respectively). In the group with gingivitis, no significant differences were observed between the baseline visits and 1 year for all biomarkers. In the group with periodontitis, at the 1-year visit, we observed a significant negative correlation of OPG with bleeding on probing (τ-b=-0,524 / p=0,006); in the group with gingivitis, at the baseline visit, we observed a significant positive correlation of IL-6 with plaque (τ-b=0,548 / p=0,005). At the 1-year visit, Leptin correlated more strongly with plaque (τ-b=0,624 / p=0,010) and with sulcus bleeding (τ-b=0,751 / p=0,001). In conclusion, non-surgical periodontal therapy led to a significant improvement in periodontal clinical parameters associated with a significant reduction in levels of TNF-α, Leptin and IL-1ß; the OPG and IL-6 showed a tendency to reduce. After 1 year, we observed that the biomarkers levels in the group with periodontitis approximate the values of the group with gingivitis, suggesting that the periodontal treatment was able to equalize the immune response.

Correlation between the cytokine profile and anticongestive medication in patients with chronic chagasic cardiopathy

Abstract INTRODUCTION: Chronic chagasic cardiopathy (CCC) is essentially a dilated cardiomyopathy in which a subacute, but constant chronic inflammatory process causes progressive destruction of the heart tissue. The action of proinflammatory cytokines, such as tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), interferon gamma (IFN-γ), and anti-inflammatory cytokines, like interleukin IL-10 and IL-17, plays a fundamental role in the immunopathogenesis and evolution of disease. Early anti-congestive therapy, aimed at changing the morbidity and mortality rate, has been shown to reduce disease progression and to alter patients' immune response pattern. METHODS: This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate the profile of Th1 and Th17 cytokines and IL-17, TNF-α, and IFN-γ expressions in different stages of CCC. Forty patients affected by chronic Chagas disease were divided into different groups according to the stage of the pathology. In agreement with the Brazilian consensus on Chagas disease, patients were classified as presenting an undetermined form, a cardiac form and a digestive form. Serum IFN-γ, TNF-α, IL-10, and IL-17 were evaluated. RESULTS: Lower serum IFN-γ concentrations were detected in patients receiving angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (p = 0.0182), but not in those using angiotensin receptor blockers (p = 0.0783). Patients using amiodarone and aldosterone antagonist presented higher serum TNF-α concentrations (p = 0.0106 and 0.0187, respectively). IL-10 and IL-17 levels did not differ between the study groups (p = 0.7273 and p = 0.6697, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that the cytokine profile and disease progression are altered by anti-congestive medications commonly prescribed for CCC.

Acute effects of physical exercise at different intensities on inflammatory markers in obese adolescents / Efeito agudo do exercício físico em diferentes intensidades sobre os marcadores inflamatórios em adolescentes obesos

ABSTRACT Obesity promotes a state of chronic low-grade inflammation of white adipose tissue, which is associated with different chronic diseases. While exercise induces an anti-inflammatory environment, little is known about the acute effects of continuous exercise at different intensities on inflammatory markers in obese adolescents. This study included 10 obese adolescents of both sexes, between 15 and 18 years of age. Volunteers performed two 30-minute exercise sessions. The 1st exercise session was performed at moderate intensity (55% VO2peak) and the 2nd at vigorous intensity (75% VO2peak), with a one-week interval between sessions. Blood samples were collected 10 minutes before and 20 minutes after the exercise sessions. Inflammatory markers were analyzed using the chemiluminescence method. Statistical analysis was performed using the two-factors ANOVA test for repeated measures and statistical significance was set at 5% (p <0.05). The results showed that 30 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise resulted in significant changes in circulating levels of TNF-α (6.23 ± 1.64 to 7.03 ± 1.49) and IL-6 (3.35 ± 1.53 to 3.85 ± 1.73). The results of this study showed that a single exercise session of moderate intensity lasting for 30 minutes induced acute responses in inflammatory markers in the obese adolescents evaluated.

RESUMO A obesidade promove um estado de inflamação crônica de baixo grau do tecido adiposo branco, o qual está associado a doenças crônicas. O exercício físico induz um ambiente anti-inflamatório, porém pouco se sabe sobre o efeito agudo do exercício físico contínuo em diferentes intensidades sobre os marcadores inflamatórios em adolescentes obesos. Participaram deste estudo 10 adolescentes obesos de ambos os sexos, entre 15 e 18 anos. Os voluntários realizaram duas sessões de 30 minutos de exercício, sendo a 1ª sessão na intensidade moderada (55% VO2pico) e a 2ª sessão na intensidade vigorosa (75% VO2pico), com o intervalo de uma semana entre cada sessão. As amostras sanguíneas foram coletadas 10 minutos pré e 20 minutos pós exercício. Os marcadores inflamatórios foram analisados através do método Quimiluminescência. Para análise estatística foi utilizado o teste ANOVA para medidas repetidas com dois fatores e o nível de significância adotado foi de 5% (p< 0,05). Os resultados indicaram que 30 minutos de exercício aeróbico moderado resultou em mudanças significativas nos níveis circulatórios de TNF-α (6,23 ± 1,64 para 7,03 ± 1,49) e IL-6 (3,35 ± 1,53 para 3,85 ± 1,73). A partir dos resultados encontrados no presente estudo, pode-se concluir que uma única sessão de exercício físico de intensidade moderada com 30 minutos de duração induziu respostas agudas nos marcadores inflamatórios nestes adolescentes obesos

Associação entre marcadores inflamatórios e ocorrência de hospitalizações: evidências da linha de base da coorte de idosos de Bambuí / Association between inflammatory markers and hospitalizations: evidence from the Bambuí cohort of aging baseline

RESUMO: Introdução: A inflamação exerce um importante papel no processo de envelhecimento. Objetivo: Este estudo transversal objetiva examinar a associação entre marcadores inflamatórios e a ocorrência de hospitalizações entre idosos, considerando fatores predisponentes e facilitadores do uso de serviços de saúde e condições de saúde como potenciais fatores de confusão. Métodos: Foram utilizados dados de 1.393 participantes (≥ 60 anos) da linha de base da coorte de Bambuí. Os marcadores considerados foram dez citocinas e quimiocinas (interleucina (IL)-1, IL-6, IL-10, IL-12, fator de necrose tumoral (TNF), CCL2, CCL5, CXCL8, CXCL9 e CXCL10). A variável de desfecho foi a ocorrência de uma ou mais hospitalizações nos 12 meses precedentes. Resultados: Níveis séricos elevados da IL-6 apresentaram associações significantes com a ocorrência de hospitalizações (razão de prevalência - RP = 1,38; intervalo de confiança - IC95% 1,01 - 1,87; e RP = 1,38; IC95% 1,01 - 1,88, para os tercis intermediário e superior, respectivamente). Níveis elevados da CXCL9 também apresentaram associações independentes com o desfecho (RP = 1,38; IC95% 1,02 - 1,89 e RP = 1,46; IC95% 1,07 - 2,00, respectivamente). Os demais marcadores não apresentaram associações estatisticamente significantes com a ocorrência de hospitalizações. Conclusão: Entre os 10 marcadores examinados, IL-6 e CXCL9 apresentaram associação com a ocorrência de hospitalizações.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Inflammation plays an important role in the aging process. Objective: This cross-sectional study aims to examine the association between inflammatory markers and hospitalizations among older adults, considering as potential confounding factors the predisposing and enabling factors for the use of health services and health conditions. Methods: We used data from 1,393 participants (≥ 60 years) in the baseline cohort from Bambuí. The markers assessed were ten cytokines and chemokines [interleukin (IL)-1, IL-6, IL-10, IL-12, tumor necrosis factor (TNF), CCL2, CCL5, CXCL8, CXCL9, and CXCL10]. The outcome variable was one or more hospitalizations in the preceding 12 months. Results: Elevated serum levels of IL-6 were significantly associated with hospitalizations [prevalence ratio (PR) = 1.38; confidence interval of 95% (95%CI) 1.02 - 1.87 and PR = 1.38; 95%CI 1.01 - 1.88 for the intermediate and highest tertiles, respectively]. High levels of CXCL9 were also independently associated with the outcome (PR = 1.38; 95%CI 1.01 - 1.89 and PR = 1.46; 95%CI 1.07 - 2.00, respectively). Other markers showed no statistically significant association with hospitalizations. Conclusion: Among the ten markers analyzed, only IL-6 and CXCL9 were associated with hospitalizations.

Evaluation of the profile of inflammatory cytokines, through immunohistochemistry, in the skin of patients with allergic contact dermatitis to nickel in the acute and chronic phases

Abstract: Background: Allergic contact dermatitis to ion nickel (Ni+2) is an inflammatory dermatosis, common in industrialized countries. It involves the activation of nickel-specific T-cells, followed by proliferation and induction of a mixed profile of both proinflammatory and regulatory cytokines, suggesting that several T-cell subtypes (helper - Th and cytotoxic - Tc) are involved. A broader understanding of the cytokine profile may lead to new therapeutic approaches. Objectives: This study aimed to analyze the cytokines TNF-α, INF-γ, IL-2, IL-4, IL-10, IL-13, IL-17 and IL-23 using the immunohistochemistry technique in order to try to identify their prevalence in chronic and acute eczema of patients with allergic contact dermatitis to Ni+2. Methods: We performed an immunohistochemical study for eight cytokines in 20 patients with Ni+2 allergic contact dermatitis, biopsied at the site of chronic eczema, triggered by the patient's daily contact with Ni+2, and at the site of acute eczema caused by nickel sulfate, 48 hours after applying the contact test. Results: The stained samples showed positive results for the eight cytokines studied. TNF-α, IFN-γ, IL-4, IL-13 and IL-17 had a higher prevalence in chronic eczema, IL-2 and IL-23 in acute eczema, and IL-10 presented a similar prevalence in both acute and chronic eczema. However, these prevalences were statistically significant only for IL-4 and IL-13. Study Limitations: Small sample size. Conclusions: In chronic and acute eczema, we observed the presence of a mixed cytokine profile of the T cell subtypes (Th/Tc), suggesting that the responses are expressed at the same time.

Interleukin-6 and Interferon-α Levels in Gingival Crevicular Fluid in HIV-1 Patients with Chronic Periodontitis / Niveles de Interleukin-6 e Interferon-α de Fluido Crevicular Gingival en Pacientes VIH-1 con Periodontitis Crónica

ABSTRACT: The influence of cytokine on the progression of chronic periodontitis in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients is still controversial and poorly investigated. This study aimed to analyze and compare IL-6 and IFN-α levels in the gingival crevicular fluid of HIV-1-positive and HIV-1-negative patients with chronic periodontitis and different grades of tissue destruction and inflammation. Samples from the gingival crevicular sulcus were obtained from 35 HIV-1-positive individuals with chronic periodontitis and 35 seronegative patients with chronic periodontitis. Probing depth and clinical attachment level, as well as the results of the Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay for confirmation of patient diagnostics, were evaluated. Statistical analyses were performed using Student t, Mann-Whitney and Spearman tests. IL-6 levels were significantly lower, while IFN-α levels were significantly higher in HIV-1 patients. Clinical attachment level was directly associated with IFN-α levels in HIV-1 carriers, connected to probing depth in these patients. Clinical data in association with gingival crevicular fluid cytokine levels may reveal a localized immunological response pattern, which may contribute to the understanding of periodontitis pathogenesis in HIV-1 carriers.

RESUMEN: La influencia de la citocina en la progresión de la periodontitis crónica en pacientes con el virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana (VIH) sigue siendo controvertida y poco investigada. Este estudio tuvo como objetivo analizar y comparar los niveles de interleuquina-6 (IL6) e interferón-α (IFN-α) en el líquido crevicular gingival de pacientes VIH-1-positivos y VIH-1-negativos con periodontitis crónica y diferentes grados de destrucción e inflamación tisular. Se obtuvieron muestras del surco crevicular gingival de 35 individuos VIH-1 positivos con periodontitis crónica y 35 pacientes seronegativos con periodontitis crónica. Se evaluaron la profundidad de sondeo y el nivel de inserción clínica, así como los resultados del Ensayo Inmunoabsorbente Ligado a Enzimas para la confirmación del diagnóstico del paciente. Los análisis estadísticos se realizaron utilizando pruebas t de Student, Mann-Whitney y Spearman. Los niveles de IL-6 fueron significativamente más bajos, mientras que los niveles de IFN-a fueron significativamente más altos en los pacientes con VIH-1. El nivel de inserción clínica se asoció directamente con los niveles de IFN-α en los portadores del VIH1, conectados a la profundidad del sondaje en estos pacientes. Los datos clínicos en asociación con los niveles de citoquinas de los fluidos creviculares gingivales pueden revelar un patrón de respuesta inmunológica localizado, que puede contribuir a la comprensión de la patogénesis de la periodontitis en los portadores del VIH-1.

Asma e DPOC: duas faces de um mesmo dado? / Asthma and COPD: two faces sides of the same dice?

Os imbricados processos patogênicos da asma e da doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica (DPOC) têm mecanismos comuns que envolvem redes genéticas, subclasses de linfócitos, diversas citocinas e quimiocinas, gerando comportamento alterado de todas as células estruturais e funcionais do trato respiratório. Uma parte das centenas de genes que vêm sendo implicados na patogenia da asma e da DPOC é comum às duas. Aparentemente, eles formam uma grande rede, e sua ação conjunta está associada às alterações presentes nas duas disfunções respiratórias. Dado que parte da base genética e muitos processos inflamatórios são comuns às duas doenças, pode-se supor que elas componham uma única entidade, que pode se apresentar de diversas formas.

The overlapping pathogenic processes of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have common mechanisms involving genetic networks, lymphocyte subclasses, several cytokines and chemokines, generating abnormal behavior of all structural and functional cells of the respiratory tract. Part of hundreds of genes implicated in the pathogenesis of asthma and COPD are the same. Apparently, they form a large network and their joint action is associated with several changes in both respiratory disorders. As part of their genetic basis is common and many inflammatory processes are similar in both disorders, we may assume that they form a single entity that may occur in different ways.

Efeito de diferentes periodizações no treinamento concorrente sobre parâmetros imunológicos, metabólicos, ponderais e de qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde em mulheres com sobrepeso e/ou obesidade / Effect of different periodization models on concurrent training over immunological, metabolic, weight parameters and health-related quality of life in overweight and/or obese women

Estudo quase-experimental que teve como objetivo analisar o efeito de diferentes periodizações no treinamento concorrente sobre parâmetros imunológicos, metabólicos, ponderais e de qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde (QVRS) em mulheres com sobrepeso e/ou obesidade. Participaram do estudo 33 mulheres as quais foram separadas aleatoriamente em três grupos: grupo não periodizado (NP: N = 11), grupo periodização ondulatória (PO: N = 9) e o grupo periodização ondulatória flexível (POF: N = 13). O programa de treinamento teve duração de 12 semanas e as participantes foram avaliadas antes e ao término do programa. Os dados foram analisados por meio de estatística descritiva e análise de variância ANOVA. Os resultados mostraram que a média de idade entre os três grupos foi de 60,8 ± 6,6 anos, sendo observada a presença de doenças metabólicas em 26 participantes (78,8%), sendo que 19 participantes (57,6%) apresentavam hipertensão arterial, 15 participantes (45,5%) dislipidemia e 5 participantes (15,2%) diabetes mellitus, lembrando que elas poderiam apresentar até as 3 doenças concomitantemente. Quando comparados antes e após o treinamento, e também quando comparados os três grupos entre si (tempo 2), não foi observada diferença estatística nos parâmetros metabólicos: glicemia de jejum, colesterol total, lipoproteína de alta densidade (HDL), lipoproteína de baixa densidade (LDL), e triglicérides, assim como nos parâmetros ponderais: massa corporal, índice de massa corporal e circunferência da cintura. Em relação aos testes físicos, não foi observado aumento da força de membros superiores e inferiores quando as participantes foram comparadas antes e após o treinamento. No entanto, observou-se melhora significativa na resistência aeróbia após o treinamento, por meio do teste da caminhada de 6 minutos, nos grupos NP e PO. Já quando os grupos foram comparados entre si (tempo 2), observou-se melhora na força no teste de flexão de braço do grupo POF comparado ao NP, e melhora na resistência aeróbia no teste da caminhada de 6 minutos do grupo PO comparado ao NP. Na carga máxima dinâmica, quando comparados antes e após o treinamento, houve aumento de força nos grupos PO e POF no supino inclinado, no entanto, este aumento não foi observado no leg press. Já quando comparados os três grupos entre si (tempo 2), observou-se melhora da força dos membros inferiores no leg press do grupo PO comparado ao NP; e POF comparado ao NP. Quanto a QVRS, somente quando comparados os três grupos entre si após o período de treinamento é que foi observada melhora da capacidade funcional do grupo PO comparado ao NP. Em relação aos parâmetros imunológicos, quando comparados antes e após o treinamento, e também quando comparados os três grupos entre si (tempo 2), não foi observado diferença estatística nas concentrações de IL-6 e TNF-?. Conclui-se que o treinamento concorrente do grupo PO foi eficiente em melhorar a resistência aeróbia e o ganho de força dos membros superiores em participantes fisicamente ativas com sobrepeso e/ou obesidade na faixa etária dos 50 a 70 anos

This was a quasi-experiment study that aimed to analyze the effect of different periodization models on concurrent training over immunological, metabolic, weight parameters and healthrelated quality of life (HRQoL) in overweight and/or obese women. Thirty-three women were randomly assigned to three groups: non-periodized group (NP: n = 11), undulating periodization group (UP: n = 9) and flexible undulating periodization group (FUP: n = 13). The training program lasted 12 weeks and participants were assessed before and at the ending of the program. The data were analyzed by means of descriptive statistics and the ANOVA variance analysis. The results showed that the mean age of the three groups was 60,8 ± 6,6 years, and observed the presence of metabolic diseases in 26 participants (78,8%), of which, 19 participants (57,6%) had arterial hypertension, 15 participants (45,5%) dyslipidemia and 5 participants (15,2%) diabetes mellitus, reminding that they could present up to 3 diseases concomitantly. When compared before and after training, and when comparing the three groups with each other (time 2), there was no statistical difference in metabolic parameters: fasting glucose, total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein (HDL), low density lipoprotein (LDL) and triglycerides, as well as in the weight parameters: body mass, body mass index and waist circumference. Regarding physical tests, no increase in upper and lower limb strength was observed when participants were compared before and after training. However, a significant improvement in cardiorespiratory fitness was observed after training through the 6-minute walk test in the NP and UP groups. When the groups were compared with each other (time 2), there was an improvement in strength in the arm curl test of the group FUP compared to NP, and improvement in cardiorespiratory fitness in the 6-minute walk test of the group UP compared to NP. At the maximum dynamic strength, when compared before and after training, there was an increase in strength in the UP and FUP groups in the inclined bench press, however, this increase was not observed in the leg press. When the three groups were compared with each other (time 2), an improvement in the strength of the lower limbs was observed in the leg press of the groups UP compared to the NP; and FUP compared to NP. Regarding HRQoL, only when comparing the three groups with each other after the training period is that it was observed an improvement in physical function of the group UP compared to the NP. Related to the immunological parameters, when compared before and after training, and when comparing the three groups with each other (time 2), no statistical difference was observed in IL-6 and TNF-? concentrations. In conclusion, the concurrent training of the PO group was efficient in improving aerobic resistance and upper limb strength gain in physically active participants with overweight and/or obesity in the age group of 50 to 70 years

Quality of life on hemodialysis and inflammation: a descriptive analysis

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is highly prevalent worldwide. Patients with CKD on hemodialysis are more likely to present behavioral changes and worse quality of life as a result of their routine and complications. They also have higher levels of cytokines. The aim of this study is to assess the relationship between the inflammatory profile and quality of life measured by KDOQL-SF36 in hemodialysis outpatients. Patients older than 21 years of age and on routine hemodialysis for at least 6 months with treatment on a regular weekly basis were included and their anthropometric parameters and serum inflammatory markers were evaluated. Thirty patients consented to participate. Homocysteine (Hcy) levels were correlated with worse glomerular filtration rate (GFR; P=0.003) and creatinine (P=0.002). IL-6 was not correlated with worse nutritional status taking into account body mass index (BMI; kg/m2; P=0.83). On the other hand, TNF-alpha was positively correlated with albumin (P=0.008), nutritional status by BMI (P=0.04), and nutritional status by arm circumference area (P=0.04). IL-6 was correlated with activity limitation (P=0.02) and Hcy with work status (P=0.04). Hcy was correlated with nutritional status and inflammatory markers. In this population, the majority of the sections in KDOQL-SF36 were not correlated with cytokines levels.

Pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokine expression in post-treatment apical periodontitis

Abstract Objective: This study evaluated the expression of pro-inflammatory (IL-1β, IL-6, IFN-γ and TNF-α) and anti-inflammatory (IL-4 and TGF-β) cytokines in apical periodontitis lesions. Correlations between these cytokines and clinical and cone-beam computed tomographic (CBCT) data were also assessed. Material and Methods: Apical periodontitis lesions' data were obtained from 27 patients subjected to periradicular surgery. Specimens were processed for histopathologic and immunohistochemical analysis. Sections were evaluated according to the amount of positive staining for each antibody. Expression levels of the target mediators were compared with clinical and CBCT data. Results: Twenty lesions were diagnosed as granuloma and 7 as cyst. In granulomas, IL-4 expression was significantly higher than IL-6 (p=0.001) and TNF-α (p=0.001). There was a significant relationship between high levels of TNF-α and lesions <5 mm (p=0.017). In cysts, IL-6 expression was significant lower than IL-4 (p=0.001) and IFN-γ (p=0.004). There was a significant relationship between high levels of TGF-β and endodontic treatment performed ≤4 years before (p=0.045). In general, IL-4 was the most expressed mediator in both cysts and granulomas. Conclusions: There was a balance between the expression of pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines associated with the chronic periradicular inflammatory process. TNF-α and TGF-β were related to some clinical and CBCT data.