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Inflammatory and immunogenetic markers in correlation with pulmonary tuberculosis / Marcadores inflamatorios e imunogeneticos e sua relacao com tuberculose pulmonar
Muller, Beatriz Lima Alezio; Ramalho, Daniela Maria de Paula; Santos, Paula Fernanda Goncalves dos; Mesquita, Eliene Denites Duarte; Kritski, Afranio Lineu; Oliveira, Martha Maria.
  • Muller, Beatriz Lima Alezio; Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. School of Medicine Clementino Fraga Filho. University Hospital. Rio de Janeiro. BR
  • Ramalho, Daniela Maria de Paula; Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. School of Medicine Clementino Fraga Filho. University Hospital. Rio de Janeiro. BR
  • Santos, Paula Fernanda Goncalves dos; Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. School of Medicine Clementino Fraga Filho. University Hospital. Rio de Janeiro. BR
  • Mesquita, Eliene Denites Duarte; Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. School of Medicine Clementino Fraga Filho. University Hospital. Rio de Janeiro. BR
  • Kritski, Afranio Lineu; Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. School of Medicine Clementino Fraga Filho. University Hospital. Rio de Janeiro. BR
  • Oliveira, Martha Maria; Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. School of Medicine Clementino Fraga Filho. University Hospital. Rio de Janeiro. BR
J. bras. pneumol ; 39(6): 719-727, Nov-Dec/2013. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-697783
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

To describe serum levels of the cytokines IL-10, TNF-α, and IFN-γ, as well as polymorphisms in the genes involved in their transcription, and their association with markers of the acute inflammatory response in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis.

METHODS:

This was a descriptive, longitudinal study involving 81 patients with pulmonary tuberculosis treated at two referral hospitals. We collected data on sociodemographic variables and evaluated bacteriological conversion at the eighth week of antituberculosis treatment, gene polymorphisms related to the cytokines studied, and serum levels of those cytokines, as well as those of C-reactive protein (CRP). We also determined the ESR and CD4+ counts.

RESULTS:

The median age of the patients was 43 years; 67 patients (82.7%) were male; and 8 patients (9.9%) were infected with HIV. The ESR was highest in the patients with high IFN-γ levels and low IL-10 levels. IFN-γ and TNF-α gene polymorphisms at positions +874 and −238, respectively, showed no correlations with the corresponding cytokine serum levels. Low IL-10 levels were associated with IL-10 gene polymorphisms at positions −592 and −819 (but not −1082). There was a negative association between bacteriological conversion at the eighth week of treatment and CRP levels.

CONCLUSIONS:

Our results suggest that genetic markers and markers of acute inflammatory response are useful in predicting the response to antituberculosis treatment. .
RESUMO

OBJETIVO:

Descrever os níveis séricos das citocinas IL-10, TNF-α e IFN-γ, assim como polimorfismos presentes em genes envolvidos na sua transcrição, e sua associação com marcadores de resposta inflamatória aguda em pacientes com tuberculose.

MÉTODOS:

Estudo descritivo e longitudinal realizado em 81 pacientes com tuberculose pulmonar atendidos em dois hospitais de referência. Foram coletadas informações sociodemográficas, conversão bacteriológica na oitava semana de tratamento antituberculose, polimorfismos relacionados às citocinas estudadas, níveis séricos dessas citocinas, assim como de proteína C reativa (PCR). Também foram avaliados VHS e contagem de CD4+.

RESULTADOS:

A mediana de idade dos pacientes era de 43 anos, sendo 67 (82,7%) do sexo masculino e 8 (9,9%) infectados por HIV. Os pacientes com níveis elevados de IFN-γ e baixos níveis de IL-10 apresentaram valores mais elevados de VHS. Não houve associação dos polimorfismos do gene IFN-γ na posição +874 e do gene TNF-α na posição −238 com os níveis das citocinas correspondentes. Houve uma associação entre polimorfismos do gene IL-10 nas posições −592 e −819 (mas não −1082) e baixos níveis de IL-10. Houve uma associação negativa entre a taxa de conversão bacteriológica na oitava semana de tratamento e níveis de PCR.

CONCLUSÕES:

Nossos resultados sugerem que marcadores genéticos e de resposta inflamatória aguda podem ser úteis na predição da resposta ao tratamento antituberculose. .
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / Interferon-gamma / Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha / Inflammation Mediators Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: J. bras. pneumol Journal subject: Pulmonary Disease (Specialty) Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Rio de Janeiro/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / Interferon-gamma / Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha / Inflammation Mediators Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: J. bras. pneumol Journal subject: Pulmonary Disease (Specialty) Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Rio de Janeiro/BR