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Einstein (Säo Paulo) ; 18: eAO5236, 2020. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1133772

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ABSTRACT Objective To follow the expansion of mesenchymal stem cells from umbilical cords by two classic senescence markers, p16 (INK4A) and p21 (CDKN1A), using practical, fast, and less expensive methods than the gold standard Western blotting technique, to evaluate its applicability in the laboratory. Methods Mesenchymal stem cells from umbilical cords were isolated from Wharton's jelly and, after quality control, morphological and immunophenotypic characterization by flow cytometry, were expanded in culture until coming close to cell cycle arrest (replicative senescence). Results A comparison was made between young cells, at passage 5, and pre-senescent cells, at passage 10, evaluating the protein expression of the classic cell senescence markers p16 and p21, comparing the results obtained by Western blotting with those obtained by flow cytometry and indirect immunofluorescence. Conclusion Follow-up of cell cultures, through indirect p16 immunofluorescence, allows the identification of mesenchymal stem cells from umbilical cord cultures at risk of reaching replicative senescence.


RESUMO Objetivo Acompanhar a expansão de células-tronco mesenquimais de cordão umbilical por dois marcadores clássicos de senescência, p16 (INK4A) e p21 (CDKN1A), usando métodos práticos, rápidos e com custo menor do que a técnica padrão-ouro de Western blotting, para avaliar sua aplicabilidade em laboratório. Métodos Células-tronco mesenquimais de cordão umbilical foram isoladas da geleia de Wharton e, após controle de qualidade e caracterização morfológica e imunofenotípica por citometria de fluxo, foram expandidas em cultura, até chegarem próximas à parada do ciclo celular (senescência replicativa). Resultados Foi feita a comparação entre células jovens, na passagem 5, e células pré-senescentes, na passagem 10, avaliando a expressão proteica dos marcadores clássicos de senescência celular p16 e p21, comparando os resultados obtidos por Western blotting com os obtidos por citometria de fluxo e imunofluorescência indireta. Conclusão O seguimento de culturas celulares, por meio da imunofluorescência indireta de p16, permite identificar as culturas de células-tronco mesenquimais de cordão umbilical em risco de atingirem a senescência replicativa.


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Humans , Umbilical Cord/physiology , Fluorescent Antibody Technique/methods , Cellular Senescence , Mesenchymal Stem Cells/physiology , Flow Cytometry/methods , Biomarkers/blood , Cells, Cultured , Blotting, Western , Cyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor p16 , Cyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor p21
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Einstein (Säo Paulo) ; 14(3): 391-397, July-Sept. 2016. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-796967

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ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate growth factors and cytokines in samples of platelet-rich plasma obtained by three different centrifugation methods. Methods: Peripheral blood of six individuals with no hematological diseases, aged 18 to 68 years, was drawn to obtain platelet-rich plasma, using the open method and commercial columns by Medtronic and Biomet. The products obtained with the different types of centrifugation were submitted to laboratory analysis, including pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines by flow cytometry assays, the concentration of fibroblast growth factors-2 (FGF-2) and transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGF-β1). Results: The diverse separation methods generated systematically different profiles regarding number of platelets and leukocytes. The Medtronic system yielded a product with the highest concentration of platelets, and the open method, with the lowest concentration of platelets. The results of cytokine analysis showed that the different types of centrifugation yielded products with high concentrations of interleukin 8, interleukin 1β. The open system resulted in a product with high levels of interleukin 6. Other cytokines and chemokines measured were similar between systems. The product obtained with the open method showed higher levels of TGF-β1 in relation to other systems and low FGF-2 levels. Conclusion: The formed elements, growth factors and cytokines in samples of platelet-rich plasma varied according to the centrifugation technique used.


RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar fatores de crescimento e citocinas em amostras de plasma rico em plaquetas obtidas por três diferentes métodos de centrifugação. Métodos: Foi coletado sangue periférico de seis indivíduos, sem doença hematológica, com idades entre 18 e 68 anos, para obtenção de plasma rico em plaquetas, utilizando o método aberto e sistemas comerciais das empresas Medtronic e Biomet. Os produtos obtidos com os diferentes tipos de centrifugação foram submetidos às análises laboratoriais, incluindo citocinas próinflamatórias e quimiocinas, por meio de ensaios de citometria de fluxo, concentração do fator de crescimento fibroblástico-2 (FGF-2) e fator de crescimento transformador-beta1 (TGF-β1). Resultados: As diferentes centrifugações geraram perfis sistematicamente diferentes referentes ao número de plaquetas e de leucócitos. O sistema da Medtronic originou produto com a maior concentração de plaquetas, e o método aberto com a menor concentração de plaquetas. Os resultados da análise de citocinas demonstraram que os diferentes tipos de centrifugação originaram produtos com elevadas concentrações de interleucina 8 e interleucina 1β. O sistema aberto resultou em produto com elevados níveis de interleucina 6. As demais citocinas e quimiocinas mensuradas foram similares entre os sistemas. O produto obtido com o método aberto apresentou níveis superiores de TGF-β1 em relação aos demais sistemas e reduzidos níveis de FGF-2. Conclusão: Os elementos figurados, fatores de crescimento e citocinas, em amostras de plasma rico em plaquetas, variaram conforme a técnica de centrifugação utilizada.


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Humans , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Young Adult , Cytokines/analysis , Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins/analysis , Platelet-Rich Plasma/chemistry , Centrifugation/methods , Cytokines/blood , Interleukins/analysis , Interleukins/blood , Chemokines/analysis , Chemokines/blood , Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins/blood , Rotator Cuff Injuries/surgery
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Einstein (Säo Paulo) ; 13(1): 153-156, Jan-Mar/2015.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-745865

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The setting for the occurrence of an immune response is that of the need to cope with a vast array of different antigens from both pathogenic and non-pathogenic sources. When the first barriers against infection and innate defense fail, adaptive immune response enters the stage for recognition of the antigens by means of extremely variable molecules, namely immunoglobulins and T-cell receptors. The latter recognize the antigen exposed on cell surfaces, in the form of peptides presented by the HLA molecule. The first part of this review details the central role played by these molecules, establishing the close connection existing between their structure and their antigen presenting function.


O cenário no qual ocorre a resposta imune é o da necessidade de fazer frente a uma vasta gama de antígenos diferentes, de fontes patogênicas e não patogênicas. Quando as primeiras barreiras contra infecção e a defesa inata falham, a resposta imune adaptativa entra em campo, para efetuar o reconhecimento dos antígenos, utilizando, para esse fim, moléculas extremamente variáveis, que são as imunoglobulinas e os receptores de células-T. Estes últimos reconhecem o antígeno, exposto na superfície das células como peptídeo apresentado pelas moléculas HLA. A primeira parte desta revisão detalha o papel central dessas moléculas, estabelecendo a conexão que existe entre a estrutura e a função de apresentação de antígenos.


Subject(s)
Humans , Antigen Presentation/immunology , HLA Antigens/immunology , Major Histocompatibility Complex/immunology , Alleles , Antigen Presentation/genetics , HLA Antigens/genetics , Major Histocompatibility Complex/genetics
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Einstein (Säo Paulo) ; 13(1): 157-162, Jan-Mar/2015.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-745874

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The second part of this review deals with the molecules and processes involved in the processing and presentation of the antigenic fragments to the T-cell receptor. Though the nature of the antigens presented varies, the most significant class of antigens is proteins, processed within the cell to be then recognized in the form of peptides, a mechanism that confers an extraordinary degree of precision to this mode of immune response. The efficiency and accuracy of this system is also the result of the myriad of mechanisms involved in the processing of proteins and production of peptides, in addition to the capture and recycling of alternative sources aiming to generate further diversity in the presentation to T-cells.


A segunda parte desta revisão trata das moléculas e processos envolvidos no processamento e apresentação dos fragmentos antigênicos ao receptor de célula-T. Apesar de variar a natureza do antígeno apresentado, a classe mais significativa é a das proteínas, as quais são processadas dentro da célula para enfim serem reconhecidas na forma de peptídeos, o que confere um grau extraordinário de precisão a essa forma de resposta imune. A eficiência e a precisão desse sistema se devem também à miríade de mecanismos envolvidos no processamento de proteínas e produção de peptídeos, além da captura e reciclagem de fontes alternativas de antígenos com o objetivo de gerar ainda maior diversidade na apresentação à célula-T.


Subject(s)
Humans , Antigen Presentation/immunology , Cell-Penetrating Peptides/metabolism , HLA Antigens/metabolism , Major Histocompatibility Complex/immunology , Cell-Penetrating Peptides/immunology , HLA Antigens/immunology
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Einstein (Säo Paulo) ; 10(4): 480-490, Oct.-Dec. 2012. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-662475

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OBJECTIVE: Introduce a program for the management of scientific research in a General Hospital employing the business management tools Lean Six Sigma and PMBOK for project management in this area. METHODS: The Lean Six Sigma methodology was used to improve the management of the institution's scientific research through a specific tool (DMAIC) for identification, implementation and posterior analysis based on PMBOK practices of the solutions found. RESULTS: We present our solutions for the management of institutional research projects at the Sociedade Beneficente Israelita Brasileira Albert Einstein. The solutions were classified into four headings: people, processes, systems and organizational culture. A preliminary analysis of these solutions showed them to be completely or partially compliant to the processes described in the PMBOK Guide. CONCLUSION: In this post facto study, we verified that the solutions drawn from a project using Lean Six Sigma methodology and based on PMBOK enabled the improvement of our processes dealing with the management of scientific research carried out in the institution and constitutes a model to contribute to the search of innovative science management solutions by other institutions dealing with scientific research in Brazil.


OBJETIVO: Implementar um programa de gestão da pesquisa científica em um hospital geral aplicando as ferramentas de gestão empresarial Lean Seis Sigma e PMBOK no gerenciamento de projetos nessa área. MÉTODOS: Foi utilizada a metodologia Lean Seis Sigma para melhoria do processo de gestão da pesquisa científica institucional por meio de ferramenta específica (DMAIC) para identificação, implementação e posterior análise das soluções encontradas, tendo como base as boas práticas descritas no PMBOK. RESULTADOS: São apresentadas as soluções implementadas na Sociedade Beneficente Israelita Brasileira Albert Einstein para o gerenciamento dos projetos de pesquisa institucionais. As soluções foram categorizadas em quatro instâncias: pessoas, processos, sistema e cultura organizacional. Uma análise preliminar das soluções implementadas mostra que essas são, total ou parcialmente, aderentes às preconizadas no Guia PMBOK. CONCLUSÃO: Neste estudo de caso post facto, verificou-se que as soluções implementadas a partir do projeto Lean Seis Sigma e baseadas no PMBOK permitiram a melhoria de processo da gestão da pesquisa científica institucional, constituindo um modelo que pretende contribuir com a busca de soluções inovadoras na gestão da pesquisa pelas diferentes instituições com atividade científica no Brasil.


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Humans , Biomedical Research/organization & administration , Cost-Benefit Analysis/economics , Program Development/standards , Quality Improvement , Biomedical Research/economics , Efficiency, Organizational , Organizational Case Studies , Program Development/economics , Program Development/methods , Task Performance and Analysis
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Einstein (Säo Paulo) ; 10(3): 296-301, jul.-set. 2012. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-654338

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OBJETIVO: Comparar as células-tronco mesenquimais humanas obtidas de filtros de coleta reutilizáveis àquelas coletadas em filtros descartáveis e caracterizá-las utilizando os critérios da International Society for Cellular Therapy. MÉTODOS: Foram isoladas células-tronco mesenquimais humanas de kits de coleta de medula óssea reutilizáveis e descartáveis, pela lavagem dos filtros com meio de cultura. As células isoladas foram caracterizadas de acordo com os critérios estabelecidos pela International Society for Cellular Therapy, por meio das técnicas de citometria de fluxo, diferenciação in vitro e citoquímica. RESULTADOS: As amostras foram obtidas de filtro descartável (n=3) e reutilizável (n=3). Todas as amostras obtidas de filtros descartáveis produziram células-tronco mesenquimais, e todas as células-tronco mesenquimais humanas derivadas de medula óssea preencheram os critérios estabelecidos pela International Society for Cellular Therapy. CONCLUSÃO: Este estudo mostrou que as células-tronco mesenquimais também podem ser obtidas de kits de coleta reutilizáveis (que permanecem em uso em vários centros, no mundo inteiro), para serem empregadas em pesquisa como uma fonte alternativa e ética.


OBJECTIVE: To compare human mesenchymal stem cells obtained from reusable and disposable filters and to characterize them according to the criteria of the International Society of Cellular Therapy. METHODS: Human mesenchymal stem cells were isolated from bone marrow collection reusable sets and compared with those obtained from disposable sets by washing the filters with cell culture media. The isolated cells were characterized according to the criteria of the International Society of Cellular Therapy using flow cytometry, differentiation in vitro, and cytochemistry techniques. RESULTS: Samples were obtained from disposable (n=3) and from reusable collection sets (n=3). All samples obtained from bone marrow disposable sets successfully produced mesenchymal stem cells. All bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells were characterized and fulfilled the criteria established by International Society of Cellular Therapy. CONCLUSION: This study showed that mesenchymal stem cells can also be obtained from reusable collection sets (which are still used in several centers around the world) to be employed in research as an alternative and ethical source.


Subject(s)
Bone Marrow , Conservation of Natural Resources , Disposable Equipment , Filtration , Mesenchymal Stem Cells
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Einstein (Säo Paulo) ; 9(3)july-sept. 2011. tab
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-604961

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Objective: To present the frequency of single nucleotide polymorphisms of a few immune response genes in a population sample from São Paulo City (SP), Brazil. Methods: Data on allele frequencies of known polymorphisms of innate and acquired immunity genes were presented, the majority with proven impact on gene function. Data were gathered from a sample of healthy individuals, non-HLA identical siblings of bone marrow transplant recipients from the Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, obtained between 1998 and 2005. The number of samples varied for each single nucleotide polymorphism analyzed by polymerase chain reaction followed by restriction enzyme cleavage. Results: Allele and genotype distribution of 41 different gene polymorphisms, mostly cytokines, but also including other immune response genes, were presented. Conclusion: We believe that the data presented here can be of great value for case-control studies, to define which polymorphisms are present in biologically relevant frequencies and to assess targets for therapeutic intervention in polygenic diseases with a component of immune and inflammatory responses.


Objetivo: Apresentar a frequência de polimorfismo de nucleotídeo único de alguns genes da resposta imune em amostra populacional da cidade de São Paulo (SP). Métodos: Foram apresentadas as frequências de alelos de conhecidos polimorfismos de genes de imunidade inata e adquirida, a maioria com impacto funcional comprovado. Os dados foram coletados a partir de amostras de indivíduos saudáveis, irmãos não-HLA idênticos, de receptores de transplante de medula óssea do Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, obtidos entre 1998 e 2005. O número de amostras variou para cada polimorfismo de nucleotídeo único analisado por reação em cadeia pela polimerase seguida de clivagem com enzimas de restrição. Resultados: Apresentou-se a distribuição de alelos e genótipos de 41 polimorfismos genéticos, a maioria de genes para citocinas, mas também incluindo outros genes de resposta imune. Conclusão: Acreditamos que os dados apresentados aqui possam ser de grande valor para definir quais os polimorfismos presentes em frequências relevantes, para estudos caso-controle e para avaliar alvos de intervenção terapêutica nas doenças poligênicas com componente de resposta imune ou inflamatória.


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Cytokines , Immunity, Innate , Polymorphism, Genetic
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Einstein (Säo Paulo) ; 9(1)jan.-mar. 2011. tab
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS, SES-SP | ID: lil-583370

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Objective: To assess the long-term impact (minimum of 3 years follow-up) of polymorphisms in cytokine genes in donor: recipient pairs on the results of the transplant. Methods: We compared genetic cytokine polymorphisms and the primary factors of risk for the development of chronic rejection in paired groups of renal transplant patients with and without chronic allograft nephropathy [CAN]. Results: Multivariate analysis indicated that the presence of the high-production TT genotype (codon 10) of the transforming growth factor beta-1 (TGFB1) was protective in receptors (p=0.017), contrasting with the increased risk when present in donor samples (p=0.049). On the other hand, in the case of the gamma interferon studied, the greater frequency of the high production allele was protective in the analysis of the donor group (p=0.013), increasing the risk of chronic nephropathy of the allograft when present in the recipients (p=0.036). Conclusion: Our results highlight the importance of TGFB1 genotyping in donors, and indicate that polymorphisms in the gene of this cytokine in donor cells might contribute to the development of chronic allograft nephropathy.


Objetivo: Avaliar o impacto de longo prazo (com seguimento mínimo de 2 anos) de polimorfismos em genes de citocinas em pares doador:receptor sobre os resultados do transplante. Métodos: Comparamos os polimorfismos genéticos das citocinas e os principais fatores de risco para o desenvolvimento de rejeição crônica em grupos pareados de pacientes transplantados renais com e sem nefropatia crônica do aloenxerto [CAN]. Resultados: A análise multivariada indicou que a presença do genótipo TT (códon 10) de alta produção do fator de crescimento transformador beta-1 (TGFB1) era protetor nos receptores (p=0,017), em contraste com o risco aumentado quando presente nas amostras de doadores (p=0,049). Por outro lado, no caso do interferon gama estudado, a maior frequência do alelo de alta produção foi protetora na análise do grupo de doadores (p=0,013), mas aumentava o risco de nefropatia crônica do aloenxerto quando presente nos receptores (p=0,036). Conclusão: Nossos resultados ressaltam a importância da genotipagem de TGFB1 também em doadores, e indicam que polimorfismos no gene desta citocina em células do doador podem contribuir no desenvolvimento da nefropatia crônica do aloenxerto.


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Transforming Growth Factor beta1 , Genotype , Interferon-gamma , Polymorphism, Genetic , Transplantation, Homologous
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Rev. bras. alergia imunopatol ; 33(3): 93-98, maio.-jun. 2010.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-567659

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Justificativa: Alergia à leite de vaca (ALV) afeta 2,5% das crianças menores de 3 anos, sendo que a maioria dos pacientes desenvolvem tolerância até 3 anos de idade. No entanto, na ALV IgE-mediada cerca de 35% desses pacientes persistem sintomáticos. O objetivo deste estudo foi determinar se polimorfismos no gene que codifica a IL-lO estariam associados à ALV persistente mediada por IgE em crianças brasileiras com cinco anos. Métodos: Neste estudo, 50 pacientes com ALV com idade de 5 anos foram avaliados, sendo 36 persistentes e 14 tolerantes. Um grupo controle composto por 224 indivíduos saudáveis foi incluído no estudo. Os critérios de diagnóstico foram: anafilaxia desencadeada pelo leite de vaca (LV) ou reação clínica imediata para o Teste Duplo Cego Placebo Controlado (DCPC). A tolerância foi definida como a ausência de resposta clínica ao DBPC ou durante a exposição acidental ao LV. Os dados utilizados na análise dos resultados clínicos e laboratoriais foram aqueles na época do diagnóstico. Todos os pacientes e os controles foram avaliados pelo PCR-RFLP para os seguintes polimorfismos de IL-lO: -3575A/T, -2849A/G, -763A/C, 592C/A e pelo PCR-SSP para o polimorfismo IL-lO -1082G/A. Resultados: Houve diferença estatisticamente significante apenas para o polimorfismo IL-l0 -1082G/A, sendo a homozigose para o alelo A estatisticamente significante comparando-se pacientes do grupo ALV total versus grupo controles (p = 0,027) e a homozigose para o alelo G entre grupo persistente versus grupo controle (p = 0,001). Conclusão: Nos pacientes avaliados, o polimorfismo de IL-lO 1082G/A foi associado ao fenótipo da ALV persistente.


Rationale: Cow's milk allergy (CMA) affects 2.5% of children under 3 years and the majority of patients develop tolerance at age 3. However, in IgE-mediate CMA about 35% of them persist symptomatic. The aim of this study is to determine if interleukin 10 (IL-l0) gene polymorphisms are associated to persistent IgE-mediated CMA in Brazilian children at age five. Methods: In this study, 50 IgE-mediated CMA patients were evaluated at age 5, being 36 persistent and 14 tolerant to cow's milk (CM). A control group with 224 healthy individuals was included. The diagnosis criteria were: anaphylaxis triggered by CM or immediate clinical reaction to double blind placebo control test (DBPCT). The tolerance was defined as the absence of clinical response to the DBPCT or during the accidental exposure to CM. The data used about clinical and laboratorial findings were from the diagnosis work up. All patients and the controls were typed by PCR-RFLP for the following IL-l0 polymorphisms: -3575A/T, -2849A/G, -763A/C, -592C/A and by SSP for -1082G/A. Results: There was differences statistically significant only for IL-lO polymorphisms -1082G/A. Homozygosis to A allele was statistically significant comparing CMA total patients with controls (p = 0.027) and homozygosis to G allele between persistent group versus control group (p = 0.001). Conclusion: In these patients evaluated the IL-lO -1082G/A polymorphism was associated to CMA persistent phenotype.


Subject(s)
Humans , Child , Anaphylaxis , Clinical Evolution , Immunoglobulin E , In Vitro Techniques , Milk Hypersensitivity , Phenotype , Polymorphism, Genetic , Data Interpretation, Statistical , Methods , Patients , Polymerase Chain Reaction , Methods , Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
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Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz ; 104(supl.1): 252-258, July 2009. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-520886

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The pathogenesis of Chagas disease cardiomyopathy (CCC) is not well understood. Since studies show that myocarditis is more frequent during the advanced stages of the disease, and the prognosis of CCC is worse than that of other dilated cardiomyopathies of non-inflammatory aetiology, which suggest that the inflammatory infiltrate plays a major role in myocardial damage. In the last decade, increasing evidence has shown that inflammatory cytokines and chemokines play a role in the generation of the inflammatory infiltrate and tissue damage. CCC patients have an increased peripheral production of the inflammatory Th1 cytokines IFN-³ and TNF-± when compared to patients with the asymptomatic/indeterminate form. Moreover, Th1-T cells are the main producers of IFN-³ and TNF-± and are frequently found in CCC myocardial inflammatory infiltrate. Over the past several years, our group has collected evidence that shows several cytokines and chemokines produced in the CCC myocardium may also have a non-immunological pathogenic effect via modulation of gene and protein expression in cardiomyocytes and other myocardial cell types. Furthermore, genetic polymorphisms of cytokine, chemokine and innate immune response genes have been associated with disease progression. We will review the molecular and immunological mechanisms of myocardial damage in human CCC in light of recent findings.


Subject(s)
Humans , Chagas Cardiomyopathy/immunology , Chemokines/immunology , Cytokines/immunology , Acute Disease , Chronic Disease , Chemokines/genetics , Cytokines/genetics , Disease Progression , Interferon-gamma/genetics , Interferon-gamma/immunology , Polymorphism, Genetic , Th1 Cells/immunology , Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha/genetics , Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha/immunology
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Clinics ; 64(9): 837-841, 2009. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-526322

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BACKGROUND: Approximately one-half of Brazilian patients with hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) are neither homozygous for the C282Y mutation nor compound heterozygous for the H63D and C282Y mutations that are associated with HH in Caucasians. Other mutations have been described in the HFE gene as well as in genes involved in iron metabolism, such as transferrin receptor 2 (TfR2) and ferroportin 1 (SCL40A1). AIMS: To evaluate the role of HFE, TfR2 and SCL40A1 mutations in Brazilian subjects with HH. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Nineteen male subjects (median age 42 [range: 20-72] years) with HH were evaluated using the Haemochromatosis StripAssay A®. This assay is capable of detecting twelve HFE mutations, which are V53M, V59M, H63D, H63H, S65C, Q127H, P160delC, E168Q, E168X, W169X, C282Y and Q283, four TfR2 mutations, which are E60X, M172K, Y250X, AVAQ594-597del, and two SCL40A1 mutations, which are N144H and V162del. RESULTS: In our cohort, nine (47 percent) patients were homozygous for the C282Y mutation, two (11 percent) were heterozygous for the H63D mutation, and one each (5 percent) was either heterozygous for C282Y or compound heterozygous for C282Y and H63D. No other mutations in the HFE, TfR2 or SCL40A1 genes were observed in the studied patients. CONCLUSIONS: One-third of Brazilian subjects with the classical phenotype of HH do not carry HFE or other mutations that are currently associated with the disease in Caucasians. This observation suggests a role for other yet unknown mutations in the aforementioned genes or in other genes involved in iron homeostasis in the pathogenesis of HH in Brazil.


Subject(s)
Adult , Aged , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Cation Transport Proteins/genetics , Hemochromatosis/genetics , Histocompatibility Antigens Class I/genetics , Membrane Proteins/genetics , Mutation/genetics , Receptors, Transferrin/genetics , Phenotype
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Rev. Hosp. Clin. Fac. Med. Univ. Säo Paulo ; 57(6): 277-282, Nov.-Dec. 2002. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-336461

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OBJECTIVE: To analyze the frequency of human leukocyte antigens class II-DR in children and adolescents with systemic lupus erythematosus. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Fifty-fiveBrazilian systemic lupus erythematosus children and adolescents and 308 healthy individuals were studied. Gender, race, and age of onset of systemic lupus erythematosus were recorded. The human leukocyte antigens typing of class II-DR was carried out by polymerase chain reaction amplification with sequence-specific primers (PCR-SSP). Data were analyzed statistically using the chi square test with Yates' correction, Fisher's exact test, and Bonferroni's correction. RESULTS: Human leukocyte antigen-DR 15 was the most frequently detected antigen in this group of children and adolescents, and it also occurred more frequently in the female group, in children with onset of systemic lupus erythematosus between 0 and 9 years and between 10 to 14 years, and in the Black race group, but these associations were not statistically significants. CONCLUSION: In this group of children and adolescents with a high degree of racial admixture, we could not verify a significant association between human leukocyte antigens class II-DR and systemic lupus erythematosus


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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , HLA-DR2 Antigen , Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic , Age of Onset , Asian People , Black People/genetics , Brazil , Case-Control Studies , White People/genetics , Gene Frequency , Genetic Predisposition to Disease , HLA-DR2 Antigen , Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic , Polymerase Chain Reaction , Sex Distribution
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J. bras. nefrol ; 19(4): 381-5, dez. 1997. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-209853

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O objetivo deste trabalho foi comparar a determinaçäo dos antígenos HLA-DR por sorologia, utilizando-se A) anti-soros policlonais ou B) anticorpos monoclonais, com a determinaçäo em nível de DNA em amostras de sangue de receptores e doadores de rim e medula óssea. Observamos que os anticorpos monoclonais apresentam maior concordância com o PCR-SSP. Podemos concluir que as determinaçöes sorológicas têm menor precisäo, acarretando aproximadamente 48 por cento de imprecisoes com anti-soros policlonais e 21 por cento com anticorpos monoclonais. O PCR-SSP permite melhor definiçäo da compatibilidade HLA-DR entre receptor e doador, o que será, em última análise, adjuvante de melhor sobrevida do enxerto.


Subject(s)
Humans , HLA-DR Antigens/blood , DNA Primers , Polymerase Chain Reaction , Serologic Tests , Antibodies, Monoclonal , Immune Sera
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Bol. Soc. Bras. Hematol. Hemoter ; 9(145): 170-5, jul.-set. 1987.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-59619

ABSTRACT

Os antígenos do Complexo Principal de Histocompatibilidade, primeiramente descritos como antígenos de transplantaçäo, têm hoje sabidamente um importante papel biológico nas interaçöes celulares. Neste artigo, säo descritas três abordagem trata do uso dos anticorpos monoclonais e histocompatibilidade, com ênfase no uso dos anticorpos polimórficos dirigidos contra produtos dos genes de classes I e II. A segunda abordagem discutida é a Polimorfismo do Tamanho de Fragmentos de Restriçäo (RFLP - Restriction Fragment Lenght Polimorphism). Seu maior emprego reside na grande resoluçäo que oferece, a nível de DNA dos diferentes antígenos, principalmente os de classe II. A terceira e última abordagem discute o reconhecimento imunoquímico dos antígenos de superficie celular pelo soro de pacientes transplantados, com o uso das técnicas de imunoprecipitaçäo e imunoblot


Subject(s)
Histocompatibility Antigens/immunology , HLA Antigens/immunology , Transplantation Immunology
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