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EMBO J ; 42(1): e111389, 2023 01 04.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36444797

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The cellular activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome is spatiotemporally orchestrated by various organelles, but whether lysosomes contribute to this process remains unclear. Here, we show the vital role of the lysosomal membrane-tethered Ragulator complex in NLRP3 inflammasome activation. Deficiency of Lamtor1, an essential component of the Ragulator complex, abrogated NLRP3 inflammasome activation in murine macrophages and human monocytic cells. Myeloid-specific Lamtor1-deficient mice showed marked attenuation of NLRP3-associated inflammatory disease severity, including LPS-induced sepsis, alum-induced peritonitis, and monosodium urate (MSU)-induced arthritis. Mechanistically, Lamtor1 interacted with both NLRP3 and histone deacetylase 6 (HDAC6). HDAC6 enhances the interaction between Lamtor1 and NLRP3, resulting in NLRP3 inflammasome activation. DL-all-rac-α-tocopherol, a synthetic form of vitamin E, inhibited the Lamtor1-HDAC6 interaction, resulting in diminished NLRP3 inflammasome activation. Further, DL-all-rac-α-tocopherol alleviated acute gouty arthritis and MSU-induced peritonitis. These results provide novel insights into the role of lysosomes in the activation of NLRP3 inflammasomes by the Ragulator complex.


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Inflamassomos , Peritonite , Camundongos , Humanos , Animais , Proteína 3 que Contém Domínio de Pirina da Família NLR/genética , Inflamação , Desacetilase 6 de Histona/genética , alfa-Tocoferol , Ácido Úrico , Peritonite/induzido quimicamente , Lisossomos , Camundongos Endogâmicos C57BL
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EMBO J ; 42(20): e112573, 2023 10 16.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37661814

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Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) leakage into the cytoplasm can occur when cells are exposed to noxious stimuli. Specific sensors recognize cytoplasmic mtDNA to promote cytokine production. Cytoplasmic mtDNA can also be secreted extracellularly, leading to sterile inflammation. However, the mode of secretion of mtDNA out of cells upon noxious stimuli and its relevance to human disease remain unclear. Here, we show that pyroptotic cells secrete mtDNA encapsulated within exosomes. Activation of caspase-1 leads to mtDNA leakage from the mitochondria into the cytoplasm via gasdermin-D. Caspase-1 also induces intraluminal membrane vesicle formation, allowing for cellular mtDNA to be taken up and secreted as exosomes. Encapsulation of mtDNA within exosomes promotes a strong inflammatory response that is ameliorated upon exosome biosynthesis inhibition in vivo. We further show that monocytes derived from patients with Behçet's syndrome (BS), a chronic systemic inflammatory disorder, show enhanced caspase-1 activation, leading to exosome-mediated mtDNA secretion and similar inflammation pathology as seen in BS patients. Collectively, our findings support that mtDNA-containing exosomes promote inflammation, providing new insights into the propagation and exacerbation of inflammation in human inflammatory diseases.


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Síndrome de Behçet , Exossomos , Humanos , DNA Mitocondrial/genética , DNA Mitocondrial/metabolismo , Síndrome de Behçet/genética , Síndrome de Behçet/metabolismo , Exossomos/genética , Mitocôndrias/genética , Inflamação/metabolismo , Caspases/metabolismo
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Rheumatology (Oxford) ; 62(5): 1988-1997, 2023 05 02.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36094336

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OBJECTIVE: B-cell activating factor (BAFF) is implicated in SLE pathogenesis. Blocking BAFF signalling has contributed to reducing glucocorticoid dosage and preventing organ damage. However, clinical characteristics of patients who may benefit from this therapy are not yet fully elucidated. Therefore, we identified patients with high BAFF-bioactivity to investigate their clinical characteristics and BAFF-producing cells. METHODS: We established the reporter cell for BAFF and investigated the clinical characteristics of SLE patients with high BAFF-bioactivity. We identified BAFF-expressing kidney cells using publicly available scRNA-seq data and immunohistological analysis. SLE patients were stratified based on the bioactivity of BAFF and type-I IFN (IFN-I) to identify associated characteristic clinical manifestations. RESULTS: SLE patients, especially patients with LN, had significantly higher serum BAFF-bioactivity than healthy controls (HC) and non-LN patients. Additionally, single-cell-RNA-seq data and immunohistological analysis of kidney samples from LN patients revealed that BAFF is expressed in glomerular macrophages and mesangial cells. Notably, BAFF bioactivity was elevated in the urine of LN patients compared with that of non-LN patients, while no IFN-I bioactivity was detected in the urine. Furthermore, SLE stratification based on bioactivities of serum BAFF and IFN-I revealed the clinical characteristics of patients: high BAFF represented patients with LN and high IFN-I represented patients with blood and skin manifestations. CONCLUSIONS: Monitoring urinary BAFF-bioactivity may be valuable in diagnosing LN. Furthermore, stratification based on serum BAFF and IFN-I bioactivities may allow the identification of appropriate patients for biologics targeting BAFF and IFN-I.


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Produtos Biológicos , Interferon Tipo I , Lúpus Eritematoso Sistêmico , Nefrite Lúpica , Humanos , Nefrite Lúpica/patologia , Fator Ativador de Células B , Rim/patologia , Glomérulos Renais/patologia , Lúpus Eritematoso Sistêmico/patologia
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Ann Rheum Dis ; 2022 Jun 26.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35753705

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OBJECTIVES: Autoimmune and allergic diseases are outcomes of the dysregulation of the immune system. Our study aimed to elucidate differences or shared components in genetic backgrounds between autoimmune and allergic diseases. METHODS: We estimated genetic correlation and performed multi-trait and cross-population genome-wide association study (GWAS) meta-analysis of six immune-related diseases: rheumatoid arthritis, Graves' disease, type 1 diabetes for autoimmune diseases and asthma, atopic dermatitis and pollinosis for allergic diseases. By integrating large-scale biobank resources (Biobank Japan and UK biobank), our study included 105 721 cases and 433 663 controls. Newly identified variants were evaluated in 21 778 cases and 712 767 controls for two additional autoimmune diseases: psoriasis and systemic lupus erythematosus. We performed enrichment analyses of cell types and biological pathways to highlight shared and distinct perspectives. RESULTS: Autoimmune and allergic diseases were not only mutually classified based on genetic backgrounds but also they had multiple positive genetic correlations beyond the classifications. Multi-trait GWAS meta-analysis newly identified six allergic disease-associated loci. We identified four loci shared between the six autoimmune and allergic diseases (rs10803431 at PRDM2, OR=1.07, p=2.3×10-8, rs2053062 at G3BP1, OR=0.90, p=2.9×10-8, rs2210366 at HBS1L, OR=1.07, p=2.5×10-8 in Japanese and rs4529910 at POU2AF1, OR=0.96, p=1.9×10-10 across ancestries). Associations of rs10803431 and rs4529910 were confirmed at the two additional autoimmune diseases. Enrichment analysis demonstrated link to T cells, natural killer cells and various cytokine signals, including innate immune pathways. CONCLUSION: Our multi-trait and cross-population study should elucidate complex pathogenesis shared components across autoimmune and allergic diseases.

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Jpn J Clin Oncol ; 50(2): 193-197, 2020 Feb 17.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31688936

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OBJECTIVE: Solitary pulmonary nodules after liver transplantation are challenging clinical problems. Herein, we report the causes and clinical courses of resected solitary pulmonary nodules in patients who underwent liver transplantation. METHODS: We retrospectively obtained medical records of 68 patients who underwent liver transplantation between March 2009 and June 2016. This study mainly focused on patients with solitary pulmonary nodules observed on computed tomography scans during follow-ups that were conducted until their deaths or February 2019. RESULTS: Computed tomography scans revealed solitary pulmonary nodules in 7 of the 68 patients. Definitive diagnoses were obtained using video-assisted lung resection in all seven patients. None experienced major postoperative complications. The final pathologic diagnoses were primary lung cancer in three patients, pulmonary metastases from hepatocellular carcinoma in one patient, invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in one patient, post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder in one patient, and hemorrhagic infarction in one patient. The three patients with lung cancer were subsequently treated with standard curative resection. CONCLUSIONS: Solitary pulmonary nodules present in several serious but potentially curable diseases, such as early-stage lung cancer. Patients who present with solitary pulmonary nodules after liver transplantation should be evaluated by standard diagnostic procedures, including surgical biopsy if necessary.


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Transplante de Fígado/efeitos adversos , Nódulo Pulmonar Solitário/diagnóstico por imagem , Nódulo Pulmonar Solitário/patologia , Adulto , Idoso , Biópsia , Feminino , Humanos , Pulmão/diagnóstico por imagem , Pulmão/patologia , Pulmão/cirurgia , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Retrospectivos , Nódulo Pulmonar Solitário/etiologia , Nódulo Pulmonar Solitário/cirurgia , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X , Adulto Jovem
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Nat Commun ; 12(1): 3333, 2021 06 07.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34099704

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Lysosomes are involved in nutrient sensing via the mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1). mTORC1 is tethered to lysosomes by the Ragulator complex, a heteropentamer in which Lamtor1 wraps around Lamtor2-5. Although the Ragulator complex is required for cell migration, the mechanisms by which it participates in cell motility remain unknown. Here, we show that lysosomes move to the uropod in motile cells, providing the platform where Lamtor1 interacts with the myosin phosphatase Rho-interacting protein (MPRIP) independently of mTORC1 and interferes with the interaction between MPRIP and MYPT1, a subunit of myosin light chain phosphatase (MLCP), thereby increasing myosin II-mediated actomyosin contraction. Additionally, formation of the complete Ragulator complex is required for leukocyte migration and pathophysiological immune responses. Together, our findings demonstrate that the lysosomal Ragulator complex plays an essential role in leukocyte migration by activating myosin II through interacting with MPRIP.


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Proteínas Adaptadoras de Transdução de Sinal/metabolismo , Leucócitos/metabolismo , Lisossomos/metabolismo , Miosina Tipo II/metabolismo , Actomiosina/efeitos dos fármacos , Animais , Linhagem Celular , Células Dendríticas , Feminino , Humanos , Peptídeos e Proteínas de Sinalização Intracelular/genética , Peptídeos e Proteínas de Sinalização Intracelular/metabolismo , Masculino , Alvo Mecanístico do Complexo 1 de Rapamicina/metabolismo , Camundongos , Camundongos Endogâmicos C57BL , Fosfatase de Miosina-de-Cadeia-Leve , Neutrófilos , Transdução de Sinais
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BMJ Open Respir Res ; 8(1)2021 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33441374

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BACKGROUND: Radial endobronchial ultrasonography (R-EBUS) has been used in conjunction with transbronchial lung cryobiopsy (TBLC) to diagnose diffuse parenchymal lung disease (DPLD) and to decrease the risk of bleeding complications. The diagnostic utility of different R-EBUS signs, however, remains unknown. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to determine whether different R-EBUS signs could be used to more accurately diagnose DPLD and whether bronchial bleeding could be prevented with use of R-EBUS during TBLC. METHOD: Eighty-seven patients with DPLD were included in this multicentre prospective study, with 49 patients undergoing R-EBUS. R-EBUS signals were characterised as displaying either dense or blizzard signs. Pathological confidence of specimens obtained from TBLC was compared between patients with dense versus blizzard signs, and severity of bronchial bleeding was determined based on whether R-EBUS was performed or not. RESULTS: All patients with dense signs on R-EBUS showed consolidation on high-resolution CT (HRCT) imaging. Pathological confidence of lung specimens was significantly higher in patients with dense signs versus those with blizzard signs (p<0.01) and versus those who did not undergo R-EBUS (p<0.05). Patients who underwent TBLC with R-EBUS were more likely to experience no or mild bronchial bleeding than patients who did not undergo R-EBUS (p<0.01), with shorter procedure times (p<0.01). CONCLUSIONS: The dense R-EBUS sign corresponded with consolidation on HRCT. High-quality lung specimens may be obtainable when the dense sign is observed on R-EBUS, and R-EBUS combined with TBLC may reduce risk of bronchial bleeding and shorten procedure times.


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Criocirurgia , Doenças Pulmonares Intersticiais , Biópsia , Broncoscopia , Humanos , Pulmão/diagnóstico por imagem , Estudos Prospectivos , Ultrassonografia
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Respir Investig ; 59(1): 81-89, 2021 Jan.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32868263

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BACKGROUND: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a fatal lung disease associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The international clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis of IPF have recently been revised. METHODS: In this single-center retrospective study conducted between June 2006 and March 2018, 27 patients with a newly classified indeterminate for usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) pattern on high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) who had undergone surgical lung biopsy were enrolled at the Japanese Red Cross Medical Center. Clinical and pathological characteristics and prognosis were retrospectively analyzed from patient records. RESULTS: On the basis of multidisciplinary discussion (MDD), IPF was diagnosed in six patients (22%), unclassifiable interstitial pneumonia in 5 (19%), chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis in 10 (37%), collagen vascular disease-associated interstitial lung disease in 5 (19%), and lymphoproliferative disorder in 1 (4%) patient. Ground-glass opacity, peribronchovascular distribution, upper or middle lobe distribution, mosaic attenuation, consolidation patterns, and honeycombing were found on HRCT. Histological UIP or probable UIP was observed in seven patients. The median survival time from the initial visit was 2770 days (92.3 months). There was a significant difference in survival time in the GAP stage and honeycombing on HRCT according to the log-rank test. CONCLUSIONS: Patients with an indeterminate for UIP pattern on HRCT were more likely to have non-IPF than IPF through pathological diagnosis and MDD. GAP stage and honeycombing on HRCT may be significant risk factors for all-cause mortality.


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Fibrose Pulmonar Idiopática/diagnóstico por imagem , Doenças Pulmonares Intersticiais/diagnóstico por imagem , Pulmão/diagnóstico por imagem , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Feminino , Humanos , Fibrose Pulmonar Idiopática/mortalidade , Fibrose Pulmonar Idiopática/patologia , Doenças Pulmonares Intersticiais/mortalidade , Doenças Pulmonares Intersticiais/patologia , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Intensificação de Imagem Radiográfica , Estudos Retrospectivos , Fatores de Risco , Índice de Gravidade de Doença , Taxa de Sobrevida , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X
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Ann Transl Med ; 8(7): 438, 2020 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32395482

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BACKGROUND: Benralizumab is a humanized, fucosylated, monoclonal antibody that targets the interleukin 5 (IL-5) α receptor. Several phase III trials have shown that benralizumab can significantly reduce the incidence of acute exacerbations and improve lung function in patients with severe asthma. However, there is a paucity of data from clinical practice. In this prospective study, we evaluated the effectiveness and safety of benralizumab for severe asthma in clinical practice. METHODS: This was a prospective, open-label, single-arm, single-center study in patients with severe asthma in clinical practice (UMIN000031951). Haematological, clinical, functional, and pharmacotherapeutic parameters were evaluated at baseline and at weeks 4 and 12 after initiation of benralizumab. RESULTS: Twenty-six patients were enrolled between May 2018 and March 2019. Both asthma quality of life questionnaire (AQLQ) score and asthma control test (ACT) score showed significant improvement over the study period. Forced expiratory volume in 1.0 second (FEV1) showed a significant increase at week 12 (baseline: 1.57 L; week 12: 1.75 L). Blood eosinophil and basophil counts were significantly decreased at week 12 compared to baseline. At week 12, the dose of regular oral corticosteroids (OCS) was significantly decreased from baseline as was the number of patients on need-based OCS. Benralizumab had no significant effect on fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) levels and total immunoglobulin E levels. Only one patient experienced mild headache during benralizumab therapy. CONCLUSIONS: In this study, benralizumab conferred clinically significant benefits in patients with severe asthma with no short-term severe adverse events.

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Respir Investig ; 58(4): 295-299, 2020 Jul.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32265154

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Transbronchial lung biopsy is a non-invasive technique used primarily for the pathological diagnosis of lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM). However, some cases, particularly those with early-stage lung lesions, are difficult to diagnose because of the specimen size and presence of artifacts. Herein, we present two cases of LAM with relatively mild cystic changes in the lungs and slight impairment seen in pulmonary function tests. Both patients were diagnosed pathologically through transbronchial lung cryobiopsy. These cases indicate that transbronchial lung cryobiopsy is a useful tool for diagnosing early-stage pulmonary LAM owing to its appropriate specimen size for detecting LAM cells and few crush artifacts.


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Biópsia/métodos , Criocirurgia/métodos , Neoplasias Pulmonares/diagnóstico , Neoplasias Pulmonares/patologia , Pulmão/patologia , Linfangioleiomiomatose/diagnóstico , Linfangioleiomiomatose/patologia , Adulto , Feminino , Humanos , Neoplasias Pulmonares/diagnóstico por imagem , Linfangioleiomiomatose/diagnóstico por imagem , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Testes de Função Respiratória , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X
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Intern Med ; 59(14): 1711-1720, 2020 Jul 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32295998

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Objective Patients with chronic respiratory failure requiring long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) are at a risk of CO2 retention because of excessive oxygen administration. The CapnoEye™ is a novel portable capnometer that can measure end-tidal CO2 (EtCO2) noninvasively. This retrospective study evaluated the usefulness of this device. Methods EtCO2 was measured using the CapnoEye™. The EtCO2 and partial pressure of venous carbon dioxide (PvCO2) were analyzed, and other clinical data were assessed. Patients Sixty-one consecutive patients with chronic respiratory failure receiving LTOT in the outpatient department at the Japanese Red Cross Medical Center between July 2017 and March 2018 were retrospectively reviewed. Results There was a significant correlation between EtCO2 and PvCO2 (r=0.63) in the total study population as well as in the COPD group (r=0.65) and ILD group (r=0.67). The PvCO2 and EtCO2 gradient was correlated with only the body mass index in a multivariate analysis (p=0.0235). The EtCO2 levels on the day of admission were significantly higher than those in the same patients when they were in a stable condition (p=0.0049). There was a significant correlation between ΔEtCO2 and ΔPvCO2 (r=0.4). A receiver-operating characteristic curve analysis revealed the optimal cut-off EtCO2 value for identifying hypercapnia to be 34 mmHg (p=0.0005). Conclusion The evaluation of EtCO2 by the CapnoEye™ was useful for predicting PvCO2. The body mass index was identified as a possible predictor of the PvCO2 and EtCO2 gradient. An increase in EtCO2 may indicate deterioration of the respiratory status in patients with chronic respiratory failure receiving LTOT.


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Capnografia/instrumentação , Capnografia/métodos , Dióxido de Carbono/análise , Oxigenoterapia/efeitos adversos , Oxigenoterapia/métodos , Insuficiência Respiratória/terapia , Volume de Ventilação Pulmonar , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Doença Crônica/terapia , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Retrospectivos
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Anticancer Res ; 40(4): 2239-2246, 2020 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32234920

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AIM: The current study reports the type of salvage chemotherapy following osimertinib and its treatment efficacy in patients with non-small-cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) who acquire resistance to osimertinib. PATIENTS AND METHODS: In this retrospective cohort study, data from the medical charts of 40 patients with NSCLC treated with osimertinib were obtained, primarily focusing on 14 undergoing salvage chemotherapy including epidermal growth factor receptor-tyrosine kinase inhibitor (EGFR-TKI) or cytotoxic agents immediately following osimertinib. The treatment efficacy of salvage chemotherapy was evaluated. RESULTS: Five and nine patients received EGFR-TKI and cytotoxic agents following osimertinib, respectively. The overall response rate to EGFR-TKI treatment following osimertinib tended to be lower than that for cytotoxic agents (0% vs. 44.4%). The median progression-free-survival was significantly poorer in patients receiving EGFR-TKI treatment than in those receiving cytotoxic agents. CONCLUSION: Cytotoxic agent administration should be considered more frequently than EGFR-TKIs for patients with NSCLC resistant to osimertinib.


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Protocolos de Quimioterapia Combinada Antineoplásica/uso terapêutico , Carcinoma Pulmonar de Células não Pequenas/tratamento farmacológico , Neoplasias Pulmonares/tratamento farmacológico , Terapia de Salvação/métodos , Acrilamidas/administração & dosagem , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Compostos de Anilina/administração & dosagem , Carcinoma Pulmonar de Células não Pequenas/genética , Carcinoma Pulmonar de Células não Pequenas/patologia , Receptores ErbB/antagonistas & inibidores , Receptores ErbB/genética , Feminino , Humanos , Estimativa de Kaplan-Meier , Neoplasias Pulmonares/genética , Neoplasias Pulmonares/patologia , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Mutação , Inibidores de Proteínas Quinases/administração & dosagem , Estudos Retrospectivos , Resultado do Tratamento
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Intern Med ; 59(8): 1075-1080, 2020 Apr 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32009093

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Immune checkpoint inhibitors have changed the landscape of classic cancer treatment. However, their use is associated with the emergence of new adverse events. An elderly man with rheumatoid arthritis was started on pembrolizumab for newly diagnosed advanced lung cancer. He subsequently developed hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), which is potentially fatal but has not been properly established as an immune checkpoint inhibition-induced event. We herein report the case of a patient with pembrolizumab-induced HLH.


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Adenocarcinoma de Pulmão/tratamento farmacológico , Anticorpos Monoclonais Humanizados/efeitos adversos , Neoplasias Pulmonares/tratamento farmacológico , Linfo-Histiocitose Hemofagocítica/etiologia , Adenocarcinoma de Pulmão/complicações , Idoso , Artrite Reumatoide/complicações , Humanos , Neoplasias Pulmonares/complicações , Masculino
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Respir Med Case Rep ; 29: 101008, 2020.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32257788

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BACKGROUND: Thoracoscopic pleural biopsy is an efficient procedure in patients with undiagnosed exudative pleurisy. Rigid or flexible forceps have been widely used for this procedure. Recently, the use of cryo-techniques was reported in pleural biopsy during semi-rigid thoracoscopy; however, the feasibility and safety of pleural cryobiopsy in elderly patients have not yet been fully elucidated. CASE REPORTS: We describe two elderly patients who safely underwent semi-rigid thoracoscopic cryobiopsy and were diagnosed with tuberculous pleurisy. Both were >85 years of age, and chest auscultation revealed reduced breath sounds in the right lower zones. Laboratory investigations revealed an elevated level of C-reactive protein without leukocytosis in both patients. Computed tomography scan of the chest revealed right pleural effusion in both patients. Pleural fluid biochemical analysis results were indicative of an exudate. Sputum cultures demonstrated no bacterial growth and smears were negative for the presence of acid-fast bacilli. For definitive diagnosis, pleural biopsy was performed via thoracoscopic cryobiopsy. Specimens obtained from the cryoprobe demonstrated 200-300-µm caseating and non-caseating epitheloid cell granulomas with Langerhans type giant cells. Based on the above results, both patients were diagnosed with TB pleurisy. Anti-tuberculosis treatment resulted in good clinical outcome in both patients. CONCLUSION: Cryobiopsy is easier and more efficient than biopsy with conventional forceps. Our findings in these patients suggest that semi-rigid thoracoscopic cryobiopsy might be a useful alternative diagnostic method for undiagnosed pleural effusion in elderly patients.

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ERJ Open Res ; 6(2)2020 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32607371

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Transbronchial lung cryobiopsy (TBLC) has been increasingly utilised to diagnose diffuse parenchymal lung diseases (DPLDs) and lung cancers; however, TBLC protocols have not yet been standardised and the rate of complications associated with this procedure vary widely. Therefore, this prospective multicentre observational study investigated the safety and utility of the TBLC technique in patients with diffuse and localised respiratory diseases. This study was conducted at multiple medical centres in Japan between July 2018 and April 2019. The study's primary end-point was the rate of severe or serious adverse events associated with TBLC. Adverse events included bronchial bleeding, pneumothorax, pneumonia, respiratory failure, and an acute exacerbation of interstitial pneumonia. Adverse events were graded according to severity. During the TBLC procedure, an endobronchial balloon catheter for bronchial blockade was used in all patients. Pathological confidence and quality of specimens were categorised into three groups. A total of 112 patients were included. Neither severe nor serious adverse events were identified; therefore, the primary end-point was met. Nineteen patients (17%) experienced no bronchial bleeding. Mild or moderate bronchial bleeding was identified in 67% and 16% of patients, respectively. Mild pneumothoraces were identified in four patients (3.6%). The safety profile in patients aged ≥75 years was not significantly different from younger patients. Definite or probable pathological diagnoses were made in 84.9% of patients. This TBLC protocol with routine use of an endobronchial balloon had an acceptable safety profile and diagnostic yield in patients, including elderly ones, with diffuse and localised respiratory diseases.

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Respir Med Case Rep ; 31: 101246, 2020.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33134072

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OBJECTIVE: In 2014, an autochthonous dengue fever outbreak occurred around the Yoyogi Park in Japan for the first time in 70 years. Despite no local cases reported since then, the risk of another outbreak remains high. This study reviews the autochthonous dengue fever cases of the outbreak, investigates its causes, and delineates preventive measures against autochthonous dengue epidemics. METHODS: We conducted a case series study of 15 patients who visited our institution during the 2014 outbreak. We collected and evaluated data on the surveillance of vector mosquitoes, weather, pest control, travelers' origins and destinations, and imported dengue fever cases using reports made by public institutions. RESULTS: All patients recovered with supportive treatments and none met the diagnostic criteria for severe dengue infection. Twelve patients with positive real-time polymerase chain reactions were confirmed as having dengue virus-1 infections. We found no obvious associations between the number of mosquitoes and the weather, or between the number of imported dengue fever cases and that of travelers. Insect growth regulator (IGR) against vector mosquitoes has been used since 2014 for pest control, but the number of larvae has not declined in the Yoyogi Park, although that of imagoes has been relatively suppressed. CONCLUSION: The 2014 outbreak emerged without particularly favorable climate conditions for vector mosquitoes. We found no obvious associations between the number of travelers or the imported dengue fever cases and the outbreak, but the increasing number of travelers may contribute to another outbreak. Pest control, including IGR, remains essential for infection control.

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Respir Med Case Rep ; 30: 101062, 2020.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32373456

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Chronic eosinophilic pneumonia (CEP) is an eosinophilic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology, and oral corticosteroid (OCS) is commonly used for its treatment. Approximately half of CEP cases relapse secondary to reduction or termination of OCS. A 43-year-old woman visited our hospital because of a chronic cough and abnormal chest X-ray findings. She was diagnosed with CEP because of marked eosinophilia, as well as eosinophilic infiltrates in cryobiopsy samples. After initiation of OCS treatment, her symptoms disappeared with a decrease in peripheral blood eosinophil counts and the amelioration of abnormal infiltrative shadows on chest X-ray. However, symptoms reappeared after OCS termination, including a recurrence of eosinophilia and appearance of fresh abnormal shadows on chest X-ray. Because she refused readministration of OCS because of side effects such as appetite enhancement and moon face in last treatment course, we administered her a single dose of benralizumab. Her symptoms and peripheral eosinophil counts were markedly ameliorated 1 week after benralizumab administration. The marked amelioration in abnormal shadows on chest X-ray were maintained 2 weeks after benralizumab administration. She had no relapse of CEP for almost 6 months after benralizumab administration. Our experience with this case suggests that a single dose of benralizumab may be a treatment option for relapsed CEP cases or those with side effects of long-term OCS therapy.

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Intern Med ; 59(3): 401-408, 2020.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32009089

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We herein report a case of anti-MDA5 antibody-positive, clinically amyopathic dermatomyositis complicated by unilateral interstitial lung disease (ILD) in a 78-year-old man with a history of left lung tumor resection. He was admitted due to a persistent fever and abnormal right pulmonary opacity. A transbronchial lung cryobiopsy revealed pulmonary fibrosis, and combined immunosuppressive therapy was initiated. Findings from multiple evaluations, including dynamic breathing magnetic resonance imaging, supported decreased perfusion, ventilation, and mobility of the left lung as etiological factors of unilateral lung ILD. When patients present with laterality of such findings, clinicians should be aware that atypical imaging findings may be observed.


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Corticosteroides/uso terapêutico , Dermatomiosite/complicações , Dermatomiosite/fisiopatologia , Doenças Pulmonares Intersticiais/tratamento farmacológico , Doenças Pulmonares Intersticiais/etiologia , Fibrose Pulmonar/tratamento farmacológico , Fibrose Pulmonar/etiologia , Idoso , Autoanticorpos/sangue , Humanos , Helicase IFIH1 Induzida por Interferon/sangue , Doenças Pulmonares Intersticiais/fisiopatologia , Masculino , Fibrose Pulmonar/fisiopatologia , Resultado do Tratamento
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Respir Investig ; 58(2): 91-101, 2020 Mar.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31882370

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BACKGROUND: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive disease often accompanied by skeletal muscle wasting. We investigated whether skeletal muscle mass and muscle attenuation on computed tomography (CT) are predictors of mortality in IPF patients, using a nationwide cloud-based database and web-based multidisciplinary discussion (MDD) system. METHODS: IPF patients diagnosed using MDD from April 2009 to March 2014 were included. We analyzed the cross-sectional area (CSA) of the erector spinae muscle (ESMCSA) and the pectoralis muscle (PMCSA), muscle attenuation of the ESM (ESMMA), and PM (PMMA) on single-slice axial CT. Survival probability was assessed using the Kaplan-Meier method and compared by the log-rank test. Multivariate Cox proportional hazards models were used to evaluate the relationship among the ESMCSA, PMCSA, ESMMA, PMMA, clinical parameters, and prognosis. RESULTS: A total of 199 IPF patients were enrolled. Seventy-four patients died during the study period and the most frequent cause was acute exacerbation (13.1%). The group with the lowest quartile of ESMCSA had significantly worse survival than other groups (P = 0.009). Survival rates of the groups with the lowest quartile of PMCSA, lower ESMMA, and lower PMMA did not differ from those of other groups. According to multivariate analysis, ESMCSA < lower quartile was significantly associated with all-cause mortality (hazards ratio, 1.96; P = 0.030), whereas, ESMMA < median, PMCSA < lower quartile, and PMMA < median were not. CONCLUSIONS: Low ESMCSA on CT images may be a strong risk factor for all-cause mortality in IPF patients based on MDD diagnosis.


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Fibrose Pulmonar Idiopática/diagnóstico por imagem , Fibrose Pulmonar Idiopática/patologia , Músculo Esquelético/diagnóstico por imagem , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X/métodos , Humanos , Comunicação Interdisciplinar , Japão , Estudos Retrospectivos
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Respir Med Case Rep ; 26: 292-295, 2019.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30859062

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Severe bronchial asthma is a chronic disorder of the airways that may be accompanied by comorbid diseases. Invasive treatment, including surgery, in patients with severe asthma has limitations depending on the degree of control of the asthma. A 71-year-old woman was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma with high programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) expression and cT3N0M1a. After 13 cycles of pembrolizumab every 3 weeks, chest computed tomography (CT) revealed a dramatic decrease in the lesion size in the left upper lobe, but the size of the lesion in the right lower lobe was significantly increased. The pathological findings of the right residual tumor by CT-guided transthoracic needle biopsy (CTNB) revealed squamous cell carcinoma with no PD-L1 expression, and right lower lobectomy was recommended. However, because the patient had frequent asthma attacks and cough, surgery was considered risky. Increased blood eosinophil count was observed, and benralizumab was administered for asthma control. The symptoms disappeared 2 days after benralizumab administration, and peak flow increased. Surgery was performed 5 days after benralizumab administration. There was a marked reduction in the eosinophil count of the surgical tissue compared with the preoperative CTNB tissue. No asthma attacks were observed during and after surgery, and the control of asthma and lung cancer was stable. Benralizumab is considered promising for the treatment of eosinophilic severe uncontrolled asthma.

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