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2. Helicobacter pylori infection in infants and toddlers in South America: concordance between [¹³C] urea breath test and monoclonal H. pylori stool antigen test
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Queiroz, DMM, Saito, M, Rocha, GA, Rocha, AMC, Melo, FF, Checkley, W, Braga, LL, Silva, IS, Gilman, RH, and Crabtree, JE
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Accurate noninvasive tests for diagnosing Helicobacter pylori infection in very young children are strongly required. We investigated the agreement between the [¹³C] urea breath test ([¹³C]UBT) and a monoclonal ELISA (HpSA) for detection of H. pylori antigen in stool. From October 2007 to July 2011, we enrolled 414 infants (123 from Brazil and 291 from Peru) of ages 6 to 30 months. Breath and stool samples were obtained at intervals of at least 3 months from Brazilian (n = 415) and Peruvian (n = 908) infants. [¹³C]UBT and stool test results concurred with each other in 1,255 (94.86%) cases (kappa coefficient = 0.90; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.87 to 0.92). In the H. pylori-positive group, delta-over-baseline (DOB) and optical density (OD) values were positively correlated (r = 0.62; P < 0.001). The positivity of the tests was higher (P < 0.001; odds ratio [OR] = 6.01; 95% CI = 4.50 to 8.04) in Peru (546/878; 62.2%) than in Brazil (81/377; 21.5%) and increased with increasing age in Brazil (P = 0.02), whereas in Peru it decreased with increasing age (P < 0.001). The disagreement between the test results was associated with birth in Brazil and female gender but not with age and diarrhea. Our results suggest that both [¹³C]UBT and the stool monoclonal test are reliable for diagnosing H. pylori infection in very young children, which will facilitate robust epidemiological studies in infants and toddlers.
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3. Heliobacter pylori in gastric carcinoma
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Queiroz, DM, primary, Mendes, EN, additional, Rocha, GA, additional, Oliveira, AM, additional, Oliveria, CA, additional, and Cabral, MM, additional
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- 1999
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4. Risk for developing gastric carcinoma in patients colonized by cagA positive Helicobacter pylori strains
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Queiroz, DMM, primary, Mendes, EN, additional, Rocha, GA, additional, Oliveira, AMR, additional, Oliveira, CA, additional, Magalhães, PP, additional, and Moura, SB, additional
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- 1998
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5. Association between Helicobacter and gastric ulcer disease of the pars esophagea in swine
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Queiroz, DM, primary, Rocha, GA, additional, Mendes, EN, additional, De Moura, SB, additional, De Oliveira, AM, additional, and Miranda, D, additional
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- 1996
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6. Direction of arrival estimation of partial sound sources of vehicles with a two-microphone array
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Rocha Gabriela Dantas, Torres Julio Cesar B., Petraglia Mariane Rembold, and Vorländer Michael
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vehicle pass-by ,partial source separation ,array measurement ,source characterization ,traffic noise auralization ,Acoustics in engineering. Acoustical engineering ,TA365-367 ,Acoustics. Sound ,QC221-246 - Abstract
The generalized cross-correlation with phase transform (GCC-PHAT) algorithm has proved to be useful for blindly estimating the direction of arrival of compact sound sources from microphone array recordings. In applications with distributions of partial sources, such as the tires of vehicles in urban environments, the GCC-PHAT needs to be improved, otherwise the detected sound directions change values between directions of the main sources or correspond to an intermediate value between these directions. This paper presents an extension of the GCC-PHAT, based on post-processing of the output delay matrix and on image processing techniques, in order to separately identify directions of the sound produced by the front and rear tires of moving vehicles. The proposed approach can be extended to identify the tire noise directions produced by vehicles with multiple axles. The algorithm performance is analyzed using pass-by measurements of two-axle vehicles, acquired by a two-microphone array. The experiments were conducted with passenger vehicles of four distinct models, running at different speeds. The experimental results show that the proposed method is able to estimate the vehicle speed with an average error of 10.8 km/h and the vehicle wheelbase with 26 cm on average. A possible application is multiple source characterization for parametric vehicle sound synthesis in auralization.
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7. Infection by Helicobacter pylori cytotoxin-A-associated antigen-positive strains is associated with iron deficiency anemia in a longitudinal birth cohort in Brazil.
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Queiroz DMM, Braga LLC, Rocha GA, Batista SA, Rocha AMC, Saito M, Checkley W, Gilman RH, and Crabtree JE
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8. Editorial: Hepatitis C virus eradication improves skeletal muscle mass-Authors' reply.
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Coelho MPP, de Vries TP, Pires AM, Parreira MP, de Alvarenga ÉR, Cambraia RD, Dos Santos RR, Bezerra JMT, Colosimo EA, Rocha GA, and Silva LD
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- Humans, Hepacivirus, Hepatitis C drug therapy, Antiviral Agents therapeutic use, Muscle, Skeletal
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- 2024
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9. Skeletal muscle mass increases after viral eradication with direct-acting antivirals in patients with chronic hepatitis C: A longitudinal study.
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Coelho MPP, de Vries TP, Pires AM, Parreira MP, de Alvarenga ÉR, Cambraia RD, Dos Santos RR, Bezerra JMT, Colosimo EA, Rocha GA, and Silva LD
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- Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Female, Longitudinal Studies, Aged, Hand Strength, Muscle Strength drug effects, Liver Cirrhosis drug therapy, Liver Cirrhosis virology, Hepatitis C, Chronic drug therapy, Antiviral Agents therapeutic use, Muscle, Skeletal drug effects, Muscle, Skeletal physiopathology, Sarcopenia drug therapy, Body Composition drug effects
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Background: Results of studies evaluating the effect of viral eradication following direct-acting antiviral (DDA) therapy on skeletal muscle mass of patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC) are scarce., Aim: To assess the components of sarcopenia (low muscle mass, low muscle strength and low physical performance) in a cohort of CHC individuals before and after DAA therapy., Methods: We performed a longitudinal study of patients with CHC who underwent body composition assessment before (T0), and at 12 (T1) and 48 (T2) weeks after DDA therapy. Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis was used to assess skeletal mass muscle (SM) and phase angle (PhA). SM index (SMI) was calculated by dividing the SM by squared height. Muscle function was evaluated by hand grip strength (HGS) and timed up-and-go (TUG) test. Mixed-effects linear regression models were fitted to SMI, HGS and physical performance and were used to test the effect of HCV eradication by DAA., Results: 62 outpatients (mean age, 58.6 ± 10.8 years; 58% with compensated cirrhosis) were included. Significant decreases in liver fibrosis markers and an increase of 0.20 and 0.22 kg/m
2 in the SMI were observed at T1 and T2. Following DAA therapy, an increase of one unit of PhA was associated with a reduction of 0.38 min in TUG., Conclusion: HCV eradication with DAA therapy was associated with a dynamic reduction of non-invasive markers of liver fibrosis and increased muscle mass in 62 patients with CHC who had an undetectable HCV load at 12 weeks after completion of antiviral treatment., (© 2024 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)- Published
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10. Agreement and diagnostic differences among three definitions of sarcopenia in patients with chronic hepatitis C.
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de Vries TP, Pires AM, Diniz KGD, Chagas ALS, Vieira DA, Kakehasi AM, Suen VMM, Bering T, Colosimo EA, Rocha GA, de Paula Farah K, and Silva LD
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- Humans, Female, Male, Cross-Sectional Studies, Middle Aged, Prevalence, Adult, Nutritional Status, Muscle, Skeletal physiopathology, Body Composition, Aged, Nutrition Assessment, Sarcopenia diagnosis, Sarcopenia epidemiology, Hepatitis C, Chronic complications, Hand Strength, Absorptiometry, Photon, Body Mass Index
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Background: There is neither a gold standard definition nor a universal consensus to diagnose sarcopenia in patients with chronic hepatitis C. Thus, we aimed to compare the prevalence of sarcopenia and the agreement and discrepancies between European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP1), EWGSOP2, and Foundation for the National Institutes of Health Biomarkers Consortium Sarcopenia Project (FNIH) definitions in chronic hepatitis C., Methods: Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry was used to assess muscle mass by quantifying appendicular lean mass (ALM) adjusted for squared height (ALM/ht
2 ) or for body mass index (ALMBMI ). Muscle function was evaluated by handgrip strength. Subjective Global Assessment was used to assess the nutrition status., Results: This cross-sectional study included 103 outpatients (mean age, 50.6 ± 11.3 years; 33.0% with compensated cirrhosis). Sarcopenia prevalence was 8.7%, 9.7%, and 9.7%, according to EWGSOP1, EWGSOP2, and FNIH definitions, respectively. There was neither a sex- nor a liver disease severity-specific difference in the prevalence of sarcopenia between the criteria applied. Sixteen (15.5%) patients fulfilled at least one of these criteria, and 3 out of 16 (18.8%) simultaneously had sarcopenia by consensus of the three criteria. Sarcopenic obesity was identified in 9 out of 16 (56.3%) patients, and 6 out of 9 (66.7%) of these only met FNIH consensus., Conclusions: In patients without cirrhosis or with compensated cirrhosis, and with chronic hepatitis C, the agreement between EWGSOP1 and EWGSOP2 classifications was substantial for sarcopenia diagnosis. Concerning EWGSOP and FNIH criteria, a fair agreement and limited overlap were found in these patients., (© 2024 American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition.)- Published
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11. Brazilian Psychiatric Association Consensus on the physical structure and ideal team for psychiatric emergencies services.
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Baldaçara L, Ismael F, Kawakami D, da Rocha GA, Calfat ELB, Porto DM, Cavalcante BF, Zaramella BP, Ribeiro FV, Dos Santos RM, Grudtner RR, Tung TC, and da Silva AG
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Introduction: An integral part of Brazil's public health system, the psychiatric emergency service (PES) has been instrumental in improving qualified support for crisis situations of mental disorders, equitable, universally accessible, and humanized. The purpose of this article is to present a systematic review and consensus about the physical area and facilities, and ideal team qualified for psychiatric emergencies services on both Brazilian settings., Methods: The authors conducted a literature search using electronic databases such as MEDLINE (PubMed), Scielo, the Cochrane Database, and documents from the WHO, the Brazilian Ministry of Health, and others deemed relevant by experts. A total of 6839 manuscripts were found, but only 46 were selected. The analysis of article content summarizes consensus statements using the Delphi method and a series of interactive versions to provide a final report., Results: Changes to PES are evaluated considering various experiences and models. The authors highlighted that The Emergency Care Network (ECN) must be coordinated with qualified management, effective implementation of integration of all health equipment's and units. PES must have adequate infrastructure; qualified staff, including a psychiatrist; sufficient consultation and observational spaces; tools and resources for differential diagnosis; training for all staff members; and communication with the health care network to facilitate referrals following patient discharge are all necessary., Conclusion: These standardized models need to be available to public health managers so that they can guide the installation of new services and adjust the existing ones, always looking for improvement. The authors propose requirements for PES as a model to be passed over., Competing Interests: The authors report no conflicts of interest.
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- 2024
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12. HIGH-DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN CHOLESTEROL AND SYSTEMIC ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION ARE ASSOCIATED WITH HEPATIC NECROINFLAMMATORY ACTIVITY IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC HEPATITIS C.
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Souza GHPE, Silva LD, Vieira DA, Rocha GA, Lima AS, and Vidigal PVT
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- Female, Humans, Middle Aged, Aged, Male, Cholesterol, HDL, Cross-Sectional Studies, Liver pathology, Liver Cirrhosis diagnosis, Fibrosis, Triglycerides, Hepatitis C, Chronic, Fatty Liver, Hypertension complications, Hypertension pathology, Liver Neoplasms pathology
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•HDL cholesterol levels <60 mg/dL were independently associated with necroinflammatory activity in chronic hepatitis C (CHC). •CHC patients with hypertension are at an increased risk of developing necroinflammatory activity. •In patients with CHC, liver fibrosis was independently associated with old age, steatosis, and HDL-C <60 mg/dL. •Triglycerides levels ≥150 mg/dL were associated with lobular inflammatory activity in patients with CHC. Background - Approximately 71 million people are chronically infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) worldwide. A significant number of these individuals will develop liver cirrhosis and/or hepatocellular carcinoma. Beyond the liver, there is a sizeable body of scientific evidence linking cardiovascular disease and chronic hepatitis C (CHC); however, the biological mechanisms behind the concurrence of these conditions have not been completely clarified yet. Objective - To evaluate associations between hepatic histology, clinical comorbidities and lipid profile in patients with CHC. To investigate associations between liver histology and demographic, nutritional, biochemical and virological parameters. Methods - Eight-five patients with CHC prospectively underwent hepatic biopsy. Liver fragments were obtained from each patient by percutaneous route using a Menghini needle. Fibrosis was evaluated according to the METAVIR scoring system, as follows: F0, no fibrosis; F1, fibrous portal expansion; F2, fibrous portal widening with few septa; F3, bridging fibrosis with architectural distortion; and F4, liver cirrhosis. The activity was classified based on the degree of lymphocyte infiltration and hepatocyte necrosis, from A0 to A3. The diagnosis of liver disease was based on clinical, biochemical, histological, and radiological methods. The data were analyzed by logistic regression models. Results - This cross-sectional study included 85 outpatients followed at the tertiary care ambulatory centre with a mean age of 57.2±10.7 years and 45 (52.9%) were females. There were 10 patients with cirrhosis. Patients with a METAVIR F3-F4 were significantly older (P=0.02) and had higher levels of ALT (P=0.0006), AST (P<0.0001), γ-GT (P=0.03) and bilirubin (P=0.001) and higher prothrombin time than patients with F0-F2 score. Albumin levels (P=0.01) were significantly lower in METAVIR F3-F4. Age (OR=1.09; 95%CI=1.02-1.16; P=0.02), steatosis (OR=4.03; 95%CI=1.05-15.45; P=0.04) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) <60 mg/dL (OR=7.67; 95%CI=1.71-34.49; P=0.008) were independently associated with fibrosis. Hypertension (OR=6.36; 95%CI=1.31-30.85; P=0.02) and HDL-C <60 mg/dL (OR=9.85; 95%CI=2.35-41.39; P=0.002) were independently associated with necroinflammatory activity. Hypertension (OR=6.94; 95%CI=1.92-25.05; P=0.003) and HDL-C <60 mg/dL (OR=3.94; 95%CI=1.27-12.3; P=0.02) were associated with interface inflammatory activity. Triglycerides (TG ≥150 mg/dL) remained associated with lobular inflammatory activity. Conclusion - cholesterol levels <60 mg/dL were independently associated with necroinflammatory activity in chronic hepatitis C. Patients with hypertension are at an increased risk of developing necroinflammatory activity.
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13. Correction to "Performance of a serological IgM and IgG qualitative test for COVID-19 diagnosis: An experimental study in Brazil".
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Freire de Melo F, Martins Oliveira Diniz L, Nélio Januário J, Fernando Gonçalves Ferreira J, Dórea RSDM, de Brito BB, Marques HS, Lemos FFB, Silva Luz M, Rocha Pinheiro SL, Rocha GA, and de Magalhães Queiroz DM
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[This corrects the article on p. 100 in vol. 12, PMID: 36196438.]., Competing Interests: Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article., (©The Author(s) 2023. Published by Baishideng Publishing Group Inc. All rights reserved.)
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- 2023
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14. Sarcopenia in chronic viral hepatitis: From concept to clinical relevance.
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Coelho MPP, de Castro PASV, de Vries TP, Colosimo EA, Bezerra JMT, Rocha GA, and Silva LD
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Although the frequency of metabolic risk factors for cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is increasing, chronic hepatitis B (CHB) and chronic hepatitis C (CHC) remain the most relevant risk factors for advanced liver disease worldwide. In addition to liver damage, hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections are associated with a myriad of extrahepatic manifestations including mixed cryoglobulinaemia, lymphoproliferative disorders, renal disease, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, sicca syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis-like polyarthritis, and autoantibody production. Recently, the list has grown to include sarcopenia. Loss of muscle mass or muscle function is a critical feature of malnutrition in cirrhotic patients and has been found in approximately 23.0%-60.0% of patients with advanced liver disease. Nonetheless, among published studies, there is significant heterogeneity in the aetiologies of hepatic diseases and measurement methods used to determine sarcopenia. In particular, the interaction between sarcopenia, CHB and CHC has not been completely clarified in a real-world setting. Sarcopenia can result from a complex and multifaceted virus-host-environment interplay in individuals chronically infected with HBV or HCV. Thus, in the present review, we provide an overview of the concept, prevalence, clinical relevance, and potential mechanisms of sarcopenia in patients with chronic viral hepatitis, with an emphasis on clinical outcomes, which have been associated with skeletal muscle loss in these patients. A comprehensive overview of sarcopenia in individuals chronically infected with HBV or HCV, independent of the stage of the liver disease, will reinforce the necessity of an integrated medical/nutritional/physical education approach in the daily clinical care of patients with CHB and CHC., Competing Interests: Conflict-of-interest statement: There is no conflict of interest associated with any of the senior author or other co-authors contributed their efforts in this manuscript., (©The Author(s) 2023. Published by Baishideng Publishing Group Inc. All rights reserved.)
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- 2023
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15. Chronic kidney disease prevention campaign: relationship between proteinuria and elderly people.
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Nunes Filho JCC, Camurça DS, Rocha GA, Oliveira ABT, Marinho GCP, Santos SGM, Pereira DCBHG, Meneses GC, and Daher EF
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Objective: To verify the relationship between the presence of proteinuria as a renal injury marker in elderly without history of systemic arterial hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. A cross-sectional study was developed from January 2014 to December 2019, through kidney disease prevention campaigns promoted by the Federal University of Ceará in the city of Fortaleza., Methods: The sample consisted of 417 elderlies. A questionnaire was used to characterize individuals and assess previous diseases, and urinalysis reagent strips were used to assess proteinuria., Results: Statistically significant differences (p < 0.05) and moderate effect sizes were found for blood pressure levels (CI 0.53-0.93), systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure (CI 0.21-0.61). Significant differences in capillary glycemia were also found between groups (p = 0.033), but with a low effect size (0.02-0.42). The group with comorbidities was 2.94 times more likely to have proteinuria than those without comorbidities (OR 2.94, CI 1.55-4.01; p < 0.05). In the group without cardiovascular disease/high blood pressure, a statistically significant association was found for previous diabetes and proteinuria (p = 0.037), presenting 2.68 times higher risk of proteinuria in those with diabetes mellitus (OR 2.68, CI 1.05-6.85). Significant association was also found between age groups, with the older group having 2.69 times higher risk of developing proteinuria (75 to 90 compared to 60 to 74 years) (CI 1.01-7.16; p = 0.045)., Conclusion: Even without systemic arterial hypertension or cardiovascular disease, diabetes and older age can be considered high risk factors for proteinuria.
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- 2023
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16. Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease is associated with low muscle mass and strength in patients with chronic hepatitis B.
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Santos CML, Brito MD, de Castro PASV, de Vries TP, Viana NL, Coelho MPP, Malheiro OB, Bering T, Gonzalez MC, Teixeira R, Cambraia RD, Rocha GA, and Silva LD
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Background: Although the prognostic relevance of sarcopenia has been increasingly recognised in the context of liver disease, there is a paucity of data evaluating body composition in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB). Beyond virus-related factors, nutritional and metabolic aspects can be associated with skeletal muscle abnormalities in these patients and should not be disregarded., Aim: To evaluate the association between components of sarcopenia and demographic, clinical, lifestyle, nutritional, and biochemical variables in CHB patients., Methods: Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) was used to assess muscle mass by quantifying appendicular lean mass (ALM) adjusted for body mass index (ALM
BMI ). Muscle function was evaluated by hand grip strength (HGS) and the timed up and go test. Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) was defined according to the criteria proposed by an international expert panel. A body shape index and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire were used to assess central obesity and physical activity level, respectively., Results: This cross-sectional study included 105 CHB outpatients followed at the tertiary care ambulatory centre (mean age, 48.5 ± 12.0 years; 58.1% males; 76.2% without cirrhosis; 23.8% with compensated cirrhosis). The DXA-derived fat mass percentage was inversely correlated with the ALMBMI ( r = - 0.87) and HGS ( r = - 0.63). In the multivariable analysis, MAFLD, sedentarism and central obesity were positively and independently associated with low ALMBMI . MAFLD and central obesity were independently associated with low HGS., Conclusion: MAFLD and central obesity were associated with low muscle mass and strength in patients with chronic hepatitis B, independent of the liver disease stage., Competing Interests: Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors report no conflict of interest., (©The Author(s) 2022. Published by Baishideng Publishing Group Inc. All rights reserved.)- Published
- 2022
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17. Antimicrobial polysaccharides obtained from natural sources.
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Rocha GA and Ferreira RB
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- Anti-Bacterial Agents pharmacology, Bacteria, Polysaccharides pharmacology, Anti-Infective Agents pharmacology
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With the increase in resistance to conventional antibiotics among bacterial pathogens, the search for new antimicrobials becomes more and more necessary. Although most studies focus on the discovery of antimicrobial peptides for the development of new antibiotics, several others in the literature have described polysaccharides with the same biological activity with the potential for use as therapeutic alternatives. Here we review the currently available literature on antimicrobial polysaccharides isolated from different sources to demonstrate that there are several possible unconventional carbohydrate polymers that could act as therapeutic alternatives in the battle against drug-resistant pathogens.
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18. Theoretical-practical evidence in the prevention and promotion of workers' mental health.
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de Lavor-Filho TL, Rocha GA, de Almeida EC, Holanda RR, Barbosa VNM, Pereira HD, Menezes TAC, and Gomes-Filho ADS
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Mental health is an important conditioning factor of health in prevention, promotion, and surveillance practices in the intersectoral activity of workers' health. The goal of this study is to identify, in the scientific literature, risk factors and the promotion of wellbeing, both regarding workers' mental health. We approached workers' health in the field of management and research that provide the foundation, through a theoretical-methodological framework, for assistance and intersectoral policies applied to prevention and promotion of workers' wellbeing. We conducted a systematic review in May 2020 using the Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) scientific journal database, with studies published from 2009 to 2019. We followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines for including and excluding variables and performed a fruitful analysis of a final sample of 14 scientific articles. For analyzing our results, we initially described the elements constituting the studies using a form; after this stage, we evidenced 3 axes for discussing the analytical data: a) interconnections of mental health and workers' health; b) risk factors and workers' mental health; and c) workers' mental health education. Studies show the strengthening of workers' mental health as an element for prevention and promotion in the psychosocial domain, reduction of morbidity and mortality, coping with precarious employment, the assistance and understanding of occupational psychopathologies, and not individualizing occupational illness., Competing Interests: Conflicts of interest: None
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19. Reply - Letter to the editor - Derivation and validation of a simple anthropometric equation to predict fat-free mass in patients with chronic hepatitis C.
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Dias Diniz KG, Vieira DA, Colosimo EA, Coelho MPP, Bering T, Teixeira R, Correia MITD, Rocha GA, and Silva LD
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- Anthropometry, Body Composition, Humans, Hepatitis C, Chronic
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Competing Interests: Conflicts of interest The author declares that there is no conflict of interest.
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20. MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER IS ASSOCIATED WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC HEPATITIS C INFECTION.
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Cunha LRD, Castro MCM, Duarte GS, Nascimento GCE, Rocha GA, and Silva LD
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- Antiviral Agents therapeutic use, Humans, Depressive Disorder, Major drug therapy, Depressive Disorder, Major epidemiology, Depressive Disorder, Major etiology, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 complications, Hepatitis C drug therapy, Hepatitis C, Chronic complications, Hepatitis C, Chronic drug therapy, Hepatitis C, Chronic epidemiology
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Background: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is commonly reported in patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC); however, the factors behind the co-occurrence of these conditions have not been completely clarified yet., Objective: We aimed to evaluate the frequency of mental disorders in CHC patients and to investigate variables associated with MDD., Methods: CHC patients (n=151) attending a referral Centre for hepatitis were evaluated using the Mini-International Neuropsychiatry Interview and the Cut-Annoyed-Guilty-Eye (CAGE) Questionnaire. Multivariate analysis was used to evaluate independent covariates associated with current MDD., Results: Seventy-six (50.3%) patients had, at least, one current psychiatric diagnosis with MDD (33.1%) being the most common. Current MDD was independently associated with age (≤50 yr.) (OR=2.57; 95%CI=1.25-5.29; P=0.01) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (OR=2.80, 95%CI=1.17-6.70; P=0.02). Cirrhosis was associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus (OR=5.09; 95%CI=1.73-15.04; P=0.03) and current alcohol abuse/dependence (OR=2.54; 95%CI=1.04-6.22; P=0.04)., Discussion: MDD is associated with type 2 diabetes in CHC patients. Even in the direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) era, characterized by great perspectives for the first ample cure of a chronic viral infection, we should ensure that the screening for psychiatric disorders takes place in the course of routine clinical care of patients chronically infected with hepatitis C virus.
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21. Brazilian Psychiatric Association guidelines for the management of suicidal behavior. Part 2. Screening, intervention, and prevention.
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Baldaçara L, Grudtner RR, da S Leite V, Porto DM, Robis KP, Fidalgo TM, Rocha GA, Diaz AP, Meleiro A, Correa H, Tung TC, Malloy-Diniz L, Quevedo J, and da Silva AG
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- Brazil, Humans, Mass Screening, Psychiatry, Societies, Medical, Practice Guidelines as Topic, Suicidal Ideation
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This article continues our presentation of the Brazilian Psychiatric Association guidelines for the management of patients with suicidal behavior, with a focus on screening, intervention, postvention, prevention, and promotion. For the development of these guidelines, we conducted a systematic review of the MEDLINE (via PubMed), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Web of Science, and SciELO databases for research published from 1997 to 2020. Systematic reviews, clinical trials, and cohort/observational studies on screening, intervention, and prevention in suicidal behavior were included. This project involved 14 Brazilian psychiatry professionals and 1 psychologist selected by the Psychiatric Emergencies Committee of the Brazilian Psychiatric Association for their experience and knowledge in psychiatry and psychiatric emergencies. Publications were evaluated according to the 2011 Oxford Center for Evidence-Based Medicine (OCEBM) Levels of Evidence Classification. Eighty-five articles were reviewed (of 5,362 initially collected and 755 abstracts on the drug approach). Forms of screening, intervention, and prevention are presented. The intervention section presents evidence for psychotherapeutic and drug interventions. For the latter, it is important to remember that each medication is effective only for specific groups and should not replace treatment protocols. We maintain our recommendation for the use of universal screening plus intervention. Although the various studies differ in terms of the populations evaluated and several proposals are presented, there is already significant evidence for certain interventions. Suicidal behavior can be analyzed by evidence-based medicine protocols. Currently, the best strategy is to combine several techniques through the Safety Plan. Nevertheless, further research on the topic is needed to elucidate some approaches with particular potential for intervention and prevention. Systematic review registry number: CRD42020206517.
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22. Brazilian Psychiatric Association guidelines for the management of suicidal behavior. Part 1. Risk factors, protective factors, and assessment.
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Baldaçara L, Rocha GA, Leite VDS, Porto DM, Grudtner RR, Diaz AP, Meleiro A, Correa H, Tung TC, Quevedo J, and da Silva AG
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- Adolescent, Brazil, Humans, Protective Factors, Risk Factors, Suicidal Ideation, Suicide Prevention
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Suicide is a global public health problem that causes the loss of more than 800,000 lives each year, principally among young people. In Brazil, the average mortality rate attributable to suicide is approximately 5.23 per 100,000 population. Although many guidelines have been published for the management of suicidal behavior, to date, there are no recent guidelines based on the principles of evidence-based medicine that apply to the reality of suicide in Brazil. The objective of this work is to provide key guidelines for managing patients with suicidal behavior in Brazil. This project involved 11 Brazilian psychiatry professionals selected by the Psychiatric Emergencies Committee (Comissão de Emergências Psiquiátricas) of the Brazilian Psychiatric Association for their experience and knowledge in psychiatry and psychiatric emergencies. For the development of these guidelines, 79 articles were reviewed (from 5,362 initially collected and 755 abstracts). In this review, we present definitions, risk and protective factors, assessments, and an introduction to the Safety Plan. Systematic review registry number: CRD42020206517.
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23. Derivation and validation of a simple anthropometric equation to predict fat-free mass in patients with chronic hepatitis C.
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Diniz KGD, Vieira DA, Colosimo EA, Coelho MPP, Bering T, Teixeira R, Correia MITD, Rocha GA, and Silva LD
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- Adult, Aged, Electric Impedance, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Muscle, Skeletal physiopathology, Prospective Studies, Reproducibility of Results, Anthropometry methods, Body Composition physiology, Hepatitis C, Chronic physiopathology
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Background: Loss of skeletal muscle mass is very common in chronic liver diseases and affects 30.0-70.0% of the patients with cirrhosis. Given the relevance of muscle wasting in hepatic diseases, a practical screening tool for earlier detection of skeletal muscle mass loss is of utmost significance., Aims: To develop and validate a simple anthropometric prediction equation for fat-free mass estimation by using Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) as a reference method in patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC)., Methods: We prospectively, included 209 CHC patients, randomly allocated into two groups, 158 patients in a development model (derivation sample) and 51 patients in a validation group (validation sample). Predictive equations were developed using backward stepwise multiple regression and the most adequate and simplest derived predictive equation was further explored for agreement and bias in the validation sample. The accuracy of the predictive equation was evaluated using the coefficient of determination (R
2 )., Results: The predictive equation with an optimal R2 was Fat-Free Mass (Kg) = Sex × 0.17 + Height (m) × 16.83 + Weight (Kg) × 0.62 + Waist Circumference (cm) × (-0.15) + Weight (Kg) × Sex × (-0.30) + Sex × Waist Circumference (cm) × 0.14-6.23; where sex = 1 for female and 0 for male. R2 = 0.93, standard error of the estimate = 2.6 Kg and coefficient of variation = 20.0%, p < 0.001., Conclusions: Our developed and cross-validated anthropometric prediction equation for fat-free mass estimation by using BIA attained a high coefficient of determination, a low standard error of the estimate, and lowermost coefficient of variation. This study indicates that predictive equations may be reliable and useful alternative methods for clinical evaluation of fat-free mass in patients with CHC., (Copyright © 2020 Elsevier Ltd and European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism. All rights reserved.)- Published
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24. Reply to Kumari and Singh, "Antibiofilm Activity of Small Molecules Produced by Staphylococcus epidermidis against Staphylococcus aureus".
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Glatthardt T, Campos JCM, Chamon RC, de Sá Coimbra TF, Rocha GA, de Melo MAF, Parente TE, Lobo LA, Antunes LCM, Dos Santos KRN, and Ferreira RBR
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- Biofilms, Humans, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcal Infections, Staphylococcus epidermidis
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25. Interleukin-6-174G/C polymorphism is associated with a decreased risk of type 2 diabetes in patients with chronic hepatitis C virus.
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da Silva CB, Vieira DA, de Melo LF, Chagas ALS, Gomes AD, de Faria CLL Jr, Teixeira R, de Magalhães Queiroz DM, Rocha GA, Soares MMS, Bezerra JMT, and Silva LD
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Background: Chronic hepatitis C (CHC) is associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Although the pathogenesis remains to be elucidated, a growing evidence has suggested a role of pro-inflammatory immune response. Increased serum concentrations of Interleukin 6 (IL-6) have been associated with insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes mellitus as well as advanced forms of liver disease in chronic hepatitis C infection., Aim: To investigate the frequency of IL-6-174G/C (rs1800795) single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in CHC patients and in healthy subjects of the same ethnicity. Associations between type 2 diabetes mellitus (dependent variable) and demographic, clinical, nutritional, virological and, IL-6 genotyping data were also investigated in CHC patients., Methods: Two hundred and forty-five patients with CHC and 179 healthy control subjects (blood donors) were prospectively included. Type 2 diabetes mellitus was diagnosed according to the criteria of the American Diabetes Association. Clinical, biochemical, histological and radiological methods were used for the diagnosis of the liver disease. IL-6 polymorphism was evaluated by Taqman SNP genotyping assay. The data were analysed by logistic regression models., Results: Type 2 diabetes mellitus, blood hypertension and liver cirrhosis were observed in 20.8% (51/245), 40.0% (98/245) and 38.4% (94/245) of the patients, respectively. The frequency of the studied IL-6 SNP did not differ between the CHC patients and controls ( P = 0.81) and all alleles were in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium ( P = 0.38). In the multivariate analysis, type 2 diabetes mellitus was inversely associated with GC and CC genotypes of IL-6-174 (OR = 0.42; 95%CI = 0.22-0.78; P = 0.006) and positively associated with blood hypertension (OR = 5.56; 95%CI = 2.79-11.09; P < 0.001)., Conclusion: This study was the first to show that GC and CC genotypes of IL-6-174 SNP are associated with a decreased risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus in patients chronically infected with hepatitis C virus. The identification of potential inflammatory mediators involved in the crosstalk between hepatitis C virus and the axis pancreas-liver remains important issues that deserve further investigations., (©The Author(s) 2020. Published by Baishideng Publishing Group Inc. All rights reserved.)
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26. Vitamin B 12 is neuroprotective in experimental pneumococcal meningitis through modulation of hippocampal DNA methylation.
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de Queiroz KB, Cavalcante-Silva V, Lopes FL, Rocha GA, D'Almeida V, and Coimbra RS
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- Animals, Disease Models, Animal, Hippocampus metabolism, Meningitis, Pneumococcal metabolism, Neuroprotective Agents administration & dosage, Promoter Regions, Genetic drug effects, Rats, Rats, Wistar, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Vitamin B 12 administration & dosage, Apoptosis drug effects, DNA Methylation drug effects, Hippocampus drug effects, Meningitis, Pneumococcal drug therapy, Neuroprotective Agents therapeutic use, Vitamin B 12 therapeutic use
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Background: Bacterial meningitis (BM) causes apoptotic damage to the hippocampus and homocysteine (Hcy) accumulation to neurotoxic levels in the cerebrospinal fluid of children. The Hcy pathway controls bioavailability of methyl, and its homeostasis can be modulated by vitamin B
12 , a cofactor of the methionine synthase enzyme. Herein, the neuroprotective potential and the underlying mode of action of vitamin B12 adjuvant therapy were assessed in an infant rat model of BM., Methods: Eleven-day old rats were intracysternally infected with Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 3, or saline, treated with B12 or placebo, and, 24 h after infection, their hippocampi were analyzed for apoptosis in the dentate gyrus, sulfur amino acids content, global DNA methylation, transcription, and proximal promoter methylation of candidate genes. Differences between groups were compared using 2-way ANOVA followed by Bonferroni post hoc test. Correlations were tested with Spearman's test., Results: B12 attenuated BM-induced hippocampal apoptosis in a Hcy-dependent manner (r = 0.80, P < 0.05). BM caused global DNA hypomethylation; however, B12 restored this parameter. Accordingly, B12 increased the methylation capacity of hippocampal cells from infected animals, as inferred from the ratio S-adenosylmethionine (SAM):S-adenosylhomocysteine (SAH) in infected animals. BM upregulated selected pro-inflammatory genes, and this effect was counteracted by B12 , which also increased methylation of CpGs at the promoter of Ccl3 of infected animals., Conclusion: Hcy is likely to play a central role in hippocampal damage in the infant rat model of BM, and B12 shows an anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective action through methyl-dependent epigenetic mechanisms.- Published
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27. Skeletal muscle mass index and phase angle are decreased in individuals with dependence on alcohol and other substances.
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Coelho MPP, Diniz KGD, Bering T, Ferreira LDSA, Vieira DA, Castro MRC, Correia MITD, Rocha GA, Teixeira R, Garcia FD, and Silva LD
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- Adult, Alcoholism complications, Case-Control Studies, Female, Humans, Male, Malnutrition etiology, Malnutrition physiopathology, Middle Aged, Muscular Atrophy etiology, Muscular Atrophy physiopathology, Nutritional Status, Odds Ratio, Prospective Studies, Sedentary Behavior, Substance-Related Disorders complications, Alcoholism physiopathology, Body Composition, Electric Impedance, Muscle, Skeletal physiopathology, Substance-Related Disorders physiopathology
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Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate whether low skeletal muscle mass index (SMI) and low phase angle (PhA) are associated with demographic, clinical, lifestyle, and nutritional status in patients dependent on alcohol and other substances., Methods: We prospectively included 63 individuals dependent on alcohol and other substances and 71 age- and sex-matched healthy controls. Body composition was assessed by bioelectrical impedance analysis. Subjective global assessment was used to evaluate malnutrition. All included participants underwent a psychiatric evaluation, including the administration of the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview. Univariate and multivariate analysis were performed to evaluate associations between low skeletal muscle mass index (SMI) and low phase angle (PhA) and nutritional, lifestyle, and alcohol use and cocaine/crack use variables, controlling for sex and age., Results: Low SMI and low PhA were identified in 11.1% and 44.5% of the substance dependents, respectively. Low midarm muscle circumference (r = 0.58; P < 0.001), low midarm muscle area (r = 051; P < 0.001), and reduced PhA (r = 0.59; P < 0.001) were positively correlated with low SMI. Multivariate analysis showed that heavy alcohol consumption (≥80 g·d· ≥5 y
-1 ; odds ratio [OR], 2.33; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.12-4.84; P = 0.02) and sedentary lifestyle (OR, 4.39; 95% CI, 1.29-14.89; P = 0.02) were independently associated with reduced SMI. Low PhA was independently associated with heavy alcohol consumption (OR, 3.64; 95% CI, 1.62-8.15; P = 0.002) and cocaine or crack use (OR, 3.97; 95% CI, 1.05-15.11; P = 0.04) in multivariate analysis., Conclusions: Low SMI and low PhA are independently associated with heavy alcohol consumption. Low PhA is independently associated with cocaine or crack use., (Copyright © 2019 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)- Published
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28. Small Molecules Produced by Commensal Staphylococcus epidermidis Disrupt Formation of Biofilms by Staphylococcus aureus.
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Glatthardt T, Campos JCM, Chamon RC, de Sá Coimbra TF, Rocha GA, de Melo MAF, Parente TE, Lobo LA, Antunes LCM, Dos Santos KRN, and Ferreira RBR
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- Anti-Bacterial Agents pharmacology, Biofilms growth & development, Staphylococcal Infections drug therapy, Staphylococcus aureus physiology, Biofilms drug effects, Staphylococcus aureus drug effects, Staphylococcus epidermidis chemistry, Virulence Factors physiology
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The microbiota influences host health through several mechanisms, including protecting it from pathogen colonization. Staphylococcus epidermidis is one of the most frequently found species in the skin microbiota, and its presence can limit the development of pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus S. aureus causes diverse types of infections ranging from skin abscesses to bloodstream infections. Given the increasing prevalence of S. aureus drug-resistant strains, it is imperative to search for new strategies for treatment and prevention. Thus, we investigated the activity of molecules produced by a commensal S. epidermidis isolate against S. aureus biofilms. We showed that molecules present in S. epidermidis cell-free conditioned media (CFCM) caused a significant reduction in biofilm formation in most S. aureus clinical isolates, including all 4 agr types and agr -defective strains, without any impact on growth. S. epidermidis molecules also disrupted established S. aureus biofilms and reduced the antibiotic concentration required to eliminate them. Preliminary characterization of the active compound showed that its activity is resistant to heat, protease inhibitors, trypsin, proteinase K, and sodium periodate treatments, suggesting that it is not proteinaceous. RNA sequencing revealed that S. epidermidis -secreted molecules modulate the expression of hundreds of S. aureus genes, some of which are associated with biofilm production. Biofilm formation is one of the main virulence factors of S. aureus and has been associated with chronic infections and antimicrobial resistance. Therefore, molecules that can counteract this virulence factor may be promising alternatives as novel therapeutic agents to control S. aureus infections. IMPORTANCE S. aureus is a leading agent of infections worldwide, and its main virulence characteristic is the ability to produce biofilms on surfaces such as medical devices. Biofilms are known to confer increased resistance to antimicrobials and to the host immune responses, requiring aggressive antibiotic treatment and removal of the infected surface. Here, we investigated a new source of antibiofilm compounds, the skin microbiome. Specifically, we found that a commensal strain of S. epidermidis produces molecules with antibiofilm activity, leading to a significant decrease of S. aureus biofilm formation and to a reduction of previously established biofilms. The molecules potentiated the activity of antibiotics and affected the expression of hundreds of S. aureus genes, including those associated with biofilm formation. Our research highlights the search for compounds that can aid us in the fight against S. aureus infections., (Copyright © 2020 American Society for Microbiology.)
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29. Interleukin-27 is abrogated in gastric cancer, but highly expressed in other Helicobacter pylori-associated gastroduodenal diseases.
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Rocha GA, de Melo FF, Cabral MMDA, de Brito BB, da Silva FAF, and Queiroz DMM
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- Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Duodenal Ulcer genetics, Duodenal Ulcer immunology, Duodenal Ulcer microbiology, Female, Helicobacter Infections immunology, Helicobacter Infections microbiology, Helicobacter pylori genetics, Humans, Interleukin-17 genetics, Interleukin-17 immunology, Interleukin-27 immunology, Leukocytes, Mononuclear immunology, Male, Middle Aged, Prospective Studies, Stomach Neoplasms genetics, Stomach Neoplasms immunology, Stomach Neoplasms microbiology, Th1 Cells immunology, Th17 Cells immunology, Young Adult, Helicobacter Infections genetics, Helicobacter pylori physiology, Interleukin-27 genetics
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Background: IL-27 has dual roles in the immune response either stimulating Th1 or inhibiting Th17 cells. Because there is a particular link of IL-23/Th17 axis in the development of cancer and IL-27 has been considered a potential treatment for cancer, we evaluated the gastric and serum concentrations of IL-27 in two mutually exclusive Helicobacter pylori-associated diseases, gastric cancer (GC) and duodenal ulcer (DU)., Material and Methods: We prospectively studied 110 H pylori-positive patients and 40 healthy blood donors. Serum and gastric concentrations of IL-27 and cytokines of the Th1/Th17 cells were assessed by ELISA., Results: IL-27 was not detected in GC patients, but the cytokine concentration was very high in the patients with DU. IL-27 was also detected in the gastritis patients and in the H pylori-positive blood donors. IL27RA mRNA expression in peripheral blood mononuclear cells, evaluated by rt-PCR, was stimulated by H pylori strains. The cytokine concentration positively correlated with the Th1 and negatively with Th17 cell representative cytokine levels. Gastric IL-27 concentrations were positively correlated with increased degree of mononuclear and polymorphonuclear cells on the antral gastric mucosa of DU patients in consonance with the DU gastritis pattern. IL-12p70 and IFN-γ gastric concentrations were significantly higher in DU than in GC. Conversely, gastric concentrations of Th17 cell-associated cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, IL-17A, IL-23, and TGF-β) were significantly higher in GC than in DU patients., Conclusion: Although H pylori infection is able to elicit IL-27 and IL-27Rα secretion, DU and GC have diametrically opposed cytokine patterns., (© 2019 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
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30. Risk Factors and Diagnosis of Diabetic Foot Ulceration in Users of the Brazilian Public Health System.
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Cardoso HC, Zara ALSA, Rosa SSRF, Rocha GA, Rocha JVC, de Araújo MCE, Quinzani PF, Barbosa YP, and Mrué F
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- Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Brazil epidemiology, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Prevalence, Risk Assessment, Risk Factors, Young Adult, Diabetic Foot diagnosis, Diabetic Foot epidemiology, National Health Programs, Public Health
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Background: An individual with diabetes mellitus (DM) has an approximately 25% risk of developing ulcerations and/or destruction of the feet's soft tissues. These wounds represent approximately 20% of all causes of hospitalizations due to DM., Objective: To identify the factors for the development of diabetic foot ulceration (DFU) among individuals treated by the Brazilian public health system., Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on individuals with diabetes mellitus, aged above 18 years, of both sexes, and during July-October 2018 within a public healthcare unit in Brazil. All participants were assessed based on their socioeconomic, behavioral, and clinical characteristics, along with vascular and neurological evaluations. All participants were also classified according to the classification of risk of developing DFU, in accordance with the International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF). Statistical analyses were conducted using the chi-squared test, chi-squared test for trend, and Fisher's exact test, with a significance level of 5% ( p < 0.05)., Results: The study consisted of 85 individuals. The DFU condition was prevalent in 10.6% of the participants. Adopting the classification proposed by IWGDF, observed risks for stratification categories 0, 1, 2, and 3 were 28.2%, 29.4%, 23.5%, and 8.2%, respectively. A statistically significant ( p < 0.05) association was observed between the development of DFU and the following variables: time since the diagnosis of diabetes and the appearance of the nails, humidity, and deformations on the feet., Conclusion: The present study found an elevated predominance of DM patients in the Brazilian public health system (SUS) featuring cutaneous alterations that may lead to ulcers; these individuals had elevated risks of developing DFU. Furthermore, it was revealed that the feet of patients were not physically examined during treatment., Competing Interests: The authors hereby declare no conflict of interests., (Copyright © 2019 Hígor Chagas Cardoso et al.)
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31. Combined Exercise Training Performed by Elderly Women Reduces Redox Indexes and Proinflammatory Cytokines Related to Atherogenesis.
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Bachi ALL, Barros MP, Vieira RP, Rocha GA, de Andrade PBM, Victorino AB, Ramos LR, Gravina CF, Lopes JD, Vaisberg M, and Maranhão RC
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- Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Female, Humans, Middle Aged, Oxidation-Reduction, Time Factors, Cerebrovascular Disorders blood, Cerebrovascular Disorders prevention & control, Cytokines blood, Exercise, Lipids blood, Oxidative Stress
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Cardiovascular benefits for the general population of combined aerobic-resistance exercise training are well-known, but the impact of this exercise training modality on the plasma lipid, inflammatory, and antioxidant status in elderly women that are exposed to a great risk of developing ischemic cardio- and cerebrovascular diseases has not been well investigated. So, we aimed to evaluate the plasma lipids, oxidative stress, and inflammatory cytokines in 27 elderly women (TRAINED group, 69.1 ± 8.1 yrs) that were performing moderate intensity combined aerobic-resistance exercise training (3 times/week for at least 18 months) and in 27 sedentary elderly women (SED group, 72.0 ± 6.4 yrs), not submitted to exercise training for at least 5 yrs. Our results showed that BMI was lower in the TRAINED group than in the SED group (25.1 ± 3.2 vs. 28.7 ± 5.1, p < 0.05). The TRAINED group had lower glycemia (92 ± 3 vs. 118 ± 12, p < 0.05), glycated hemoglobin (5.9 ± 0.1 vs. 6.4 ± 0.2, p < 0.05), and triglycerides (98 (75-122) vs. 139 (109-214), p < 0.01); equal total cholesterol (199 (175-230) vs. 194 (165-220)), LDL-cholesterol (108 (83-133) vs. 109 (98-136)), and non-HDL-cholesterol (54 (30-74) vs. 62 (26-80)); and also higher HDL-cholesterol (64 (52-77) vs. 52 (44-63), p < 0.01) and LDL-C/oxLDL ratio (13378 ± 2570 vs. 11639 ± 3113, p < 0.05) compared to the SED group. Proinflammatory cytokines as IL-1 β (11.31 ± 2.4 vs. 28.01 ± 4.7, p < 0.05), IL-6 (26.25 ± 7.4 vs. 49.41 ± 17.8, p < 0.05), and TNF- α (25.72 ± 2.8 vs. 51.73 ± 4.2, p < 0.05) were lower in the TRAINED group than in the SED group. The TRAINED group had lower total peroxides (26.3 ± 7.4 vs. 49.0 ± 17.8, p < 0.05) and oxidized LDL (1551 ± 50.33 vs. 1773 ± 74, p < 0.02) and higher total antioxidant capacity (26.25 ± 7.4 vs. 49.41 ± 17.8, p < 0.001) compared to the SED group. In conclusion, in TRAINED women, BMI was lower, plasma lipid profile was better, plasma oxidative stress was diminished, and there was less expression of proinflammatory interleukins than in SED, suggesting that combined aerobic-resistance exercise training may promote the protection against the complications of ischemic cardio- and cerebrovascular disease in elderly women., Competing Interests: The authors declare that there is no conflict of interests.
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32. Interleukin-10 promoter gene polymorphisms are associated with the first major depressive episode in chronic hepatitis C patients.
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Cunha LRD, Vieira DA, Giampietro YG, Gomes AD, Lopes de Faria CL Jr, Freire de Melo F, Teixeira R, Teixeira de Carvalho A, Oliveira LM, Filho OAM, Rocha GA, Maria de Magalhães Queiroz D, Neves FS, and Silva LD
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- Adult, Age Factors, Alcohol Drinking psychology, Biomarkers blood, Case-Control Studies, Chi-Square Distribution, Depressive Disorder, Major blood, Female, Haplotypes, Hepatitis C, Chronic blood, Humans, Interferon-gamma blood, Interleukin-10 blood, Interleukin-2 blood, Interleukin-6 blood, Male, Middle Aged, Odds Ratio, Prospective Studies, Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha blood, Young Adult, Depressive Disorder, Major genetics, Hepatitis C, Chronic genetics, Hepatitis C, Chronic psychology, Interleukin-10 genetics, Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide, Promoter Regions, Genetic
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Aims: To investigate the association of IL10 SNPs in chronic hepatitis C (CHC) patients with and without the first major depressive episode (MDE), as well as their association with plasma levels of target cytokines., Methods: A hundred and thirty two CHC patients (32 with and 100 without first MDE) and 98 controls were prospectively enrolled in this cross-sectional study. MDE was diagnosed by a psychiatrist, using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview Plus 5.0. IL10 polymorphisms (-1082 G/A, -819C/T and -592C/A IL10 SNPs) were evaluated by Taqman SNP genotyping assay. Plasma concentrations of IL-2, IL-6, IL-10, IFN-γ and TNF-α were determined using the Human Th1/Th2 Cytometric Bead Array kit. The associations were investigated by logistic models., Results: The frequencies of the studied IL10 SNPs did not differ between the CHC patients and controls. The first MDE was positive and independently associated with the IL10-1082*A, IL10-819*T and IL10-592*A (ATA) low producer haplotype (OR = 1.50; 95% CI = 1.11-2.04; P = 0.009) and current alcohol misuse (OR = 4.29; 95% CI = 1.22-15.05; P = 0.02), and inversely associated with increasing age (OR = 0.94; 95% CI = 0.91-0.98; P = 0.006). In addition, plasma level of TNF-α was significantly higher in the carriers than in the non-carriers of the IL10 ATA haplotype in patients with the first MDE. The IL-10 and IL-2 plasma levels were significantly higher in the carriers than in non-carriers of the IL10 GCC high producer haplotype, demonstrating the functionality of the studied IL10 polymorphisms., Conclusions: This is the first study to demonstrate that the IL10 low producer ATA haplotype is associated with the first MDE in patients with CHC., (Copyright © 2018 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.)
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33. The combined polymorphisms of interleukin-6-174GG genotype and interleukin-10 ATA haplotype are associated with a poor quality of life in patients with chronic hepatitis C.
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Vieira DA, da Cunha LR, da Silva CB, Almeida MTB, Gomes AD, de Faria CLL Jr, Teixeira R, Neves FS, Rocha GA, de Melo FF, de Magalhães Queiroz DM, and Silva LD
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- Female, Genotype, Hepatitis C, Chronic pathology, Humans, Interleukin-10 metabolism, Interleukin-6 metabolism, Male, Middle Aged, Haplotypes genetics, Hepatitis C, Chronic genetics, Interleukin-10 genetics, Interleukin-6 genetics, Quality of Life psychology
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Purpose: Chronic hepatitis C (CHC) is associated with a decreased health-related quality of life (HRQOL). More recent studies have pointed toward a genetic basis of patient-reported quality of life outcomes. Taking into account that the influence of single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) on the HRQOL of CHC patients has not been studied, we investigated the combined IL10-1082G/A, - 819C/T, and - 592C/A SNPs, and IL6-174G/C SNP. We also evaluated the association between demographic, clinical, psychiatric, virological, and genetic variables with domains and summaries of HRQOL in CHC patients., Methods: 132 consecutive CHC patients and 98 controls underwent psychiatric evaluation by using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview. HRQOL was assessed by a generic questionnaire, the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36), and by the specific Liver Disease Quality of Life Questionnaire (LDQOL). IL6 and IL10 polymorphisms were evaluated by Taqman SNP genotyping assay. Multivariate analysis was used to evaluate the associations., Results: Major depressive disorder was associated with lower SF-36 and LDQOL scores in seven and ten domains, respectively. Diabetes and hypertension were also associated with reduced HRQOL. CHC patients carrying the combination of IL10 ATA haplotype/IL6-GG genotype had lower scores in the SF-36-physical functioning domain, and reduced scores in the LDQOL effects of liver disease on activities of daily living, quality of social interaction, and sexual function domains than the non-carriers of the combined haplotype/genotype., Conclusion: This is the first study to demonstrate that combined IL6 high-producer GG genotype and IL10 low-producer ATA haplotype is associated with poorer HRQOL in CHC patients.
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34. Production of inulin- and neolevan-type fructooligosaccharides by Penicillium janczewskii Zaleski CCIBt 3352.
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Zaninette F, Lopes de Melo Rocha GA, Bom Pessoni RA, Braga MR, Simões K, de Cassia Leone Figueiredo-Ribeiro R, and Batista Fialho M
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- Asteraceae microbiology, Brazil, Fructans chemistry, Inulin chemistry, Molecular Structure, Oligosaccharides metabolism, Penicillium chemistry, Penicillium growth & development, Fructans metabolism, Inulin metabolism, Oligosaccharides biosynthesis, Oligosaccharides chemistry, Penicillium metabolism
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Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) are fructose-based oligosaccharides employed as additives to improve the nutritional and technological properties of foods. The rhizosphere of inulin-accumulating plants from the Cerrado (Brazilian savanna) harbor fungi capable of synthesizing FOS from sucrose through the transfructosylating activity of β-fructosyltransferases and/or β-fructofuranosidases. Here, we investigated the ability of Penicillium janczewskii Zaleski CCIBt 3352, a fungus isolated from the rhizosphere of Chrysolaena obovata (Asteraceae), to produce FOS in a medium supplemented with sucrose concentrations of 30, 100, or 150 g L
-1 . Hydrolytic activity on sucrose was observed in culture filtrates; however, at 150 g L-1 sucrose, the accumulation of 8 g L-1 1-kestose (inulin-type FOS) and 7.3 g L-1 neokestose (neolevan-type FOS) was observed, the latter being a type of FOS not commonly produced by filamentous fungi. In addition, minor amounts of four unidentified oligosaccharides, with a high degree of polymerization, were detected. The production of FOS was also observed in enzymatic assays, indicating the presence of extracellular enzymes with transfructosylating activity in the culture filtrates. Our findings demonstrate the feasibility of isolating promising microorganisms, for the production of FOS-synthesizing enzymes, from the rhizosphere of fructan-producing plants of the Brazilian Cerrado., (© 2019 International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Inc.)- Published
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35. oipA "on" status of Helicobacter pylori is associated with gastric cancer in North-Eastern Brazil.
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Braga LLBC, Batista MHR, de Azevedo OGR, da Silva Costa KC, Gomes AD, Rocha GA, and Queiroz DMM
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- Brazil epidemiology, Female, Gene Frequency, Genotype, Humans, Male, Open Reading Frames, Prevalence, Bacterial Proteins genetics, Helicobacter Infections complications, Helicobacter Infections microbiology, Helicobacter pylori genetics, Stomach Neoplasms etiology
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Background: Although, outer membrane protein OipA of Helicobacter pylori has been associated with gastric mucosal damage and gastroduodenal diseases, studies evaluating gastric cancer patients are scarce. We investigated whether the functional oipA "on" status was associated with gastric cancer in the North-eastern Brazil, region with high prevalence of gastric cancer., Methods: We included samples from 95 H. pylori positive subjects (23 patients with gastritis, 24 with gastric cancer, 32 first-degree relatives of gastric cancer patients and 16 children). oipA was assayed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and DNA sequencing. cagA and vacA status were evaluated by PCR., Results: Overall 81.1% of the H. pylori strains had functional oipA. In adults, the oipA "on" status (OR = 9.20; 95%CI = 1.45-58.48, P = 0.02) and increasing age (OR = 1.08; 95%CI = 1.03-1.14; P = 0.003) were independently associated with gastric cancer in a logistic model. The oipA "on" status (OR = 14.75; 95%CI: 2.53-86.13, P = 0.003) was also associated with first-degree relatives of gastric cancer patients when compared with gastritis. The frequency of oipA "on" status did not differ between children and adults (P = 0.87). The oipA "on" status was significantly correlated with the presence of cagA and vacA s1 m1., Conclusion: oipA "on" status was independently associated with gastric cancer and first-degree relatives of gastric cancer patients in North-eastern Brazil.
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36. Porcine stomachs with and without gastric ulcer differ in Lactobacillus load and strain characteristics.
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Almeida LR, Costa PS, Nascimento AMA, Reis MP, Barros KO, Alvim LB, Nunes ÁC, Queiroz DMM, Rocha GA, Nicoli JR, and de Moura SB
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- Animals, Gastrointestinal Microbiome, Lactobacillus classification, Probiotics, Stomach Ulcer microbiology, Swine, Bacterial Load veterinary, Biodiversity, Gastric Mucosa microbiology, Lactobacillus isolation & purification, Lactobacillus physiology, Stomach Ulcer veterinary, Swine Diseases microbiology
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Although Lactobacillus species are recognized as normal inhabitants of porcine gastric mucosa, the association of these bacteria with health status or gastric ulcer disease has never been considered. We investigated the bacterial load of Lactobacillus isolated from the antrum, corpus, and pars esophagea of stomachs with (n = 13) and without (n = 10) ulcer of the pars esophagea of slaughtered pigs. We also evaluated in vitro antagonistic properties against typical pathogens of strains isolated from stomachs without ulcer. To quantify Lactobacillus, gastric mucosa samples obtained with 5 mm biopsy punches were smeared on MRS agar and colonies were counted after 48 h of incubation under anaerobic conditions. The score of Lactobacillus was significantly greater in the antrum and corpus of stomachs without ulcer (P < 0.001 for both) when compared with stomachs with ulcer. Fingerprint profiles, obtained by repetitive sequence-based PCR using (GTG)
5 primers, showed that the isolates were highly diverse. The reduction of Lactobacillus load in porcine stomachs may be a contributing factor for gastric ulcer. Strains isolated from healthy stomachs, which showed a wide spectrum of antagonistic activity against pathogens, may be viewed as an untapped source of bacteria with potential beneficial properties that deserve to be further investigated.- Published
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37. Plant-associated bacteria mitigate drought stress in soybean.
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Martins SJ, Rocha GA, de Melo HC, de Castro Georg R, Ulhôa CJ, de Campos Dianese É, Oshiquiri LH, da Cunha MG, da Rocha MR, de Araújo LG, Vaz KS, and Dunlap CA
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- Bacteria chemistry, Biomass, Droughts, Plant Development, Rhizosphere, Glycine max chemistry, Water chemistry, Water metabolism, Bacteria metabolism, Photosynthesis physiology, Glycine max metabolism
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Agriculture accounts for ~ 70% of all water use and the world population is increasing annually; soon more people will need to be fed, while also using less water. The use of plant-associated bacteria (PAB) is an eco-friendly alternative that can increase crop water use efficiency. This work aimed to study the effect of some PAB on increasing soybean tolerance to drought stress, the mechanisms of the drought tolerance process, and the effect of the PAB on promoting plant growth and on the biocontrol of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. PAB were isolated from soybean rhizosphere and S. sclerotiorum sclerotia. The strains identified as UFGS1 (Bacillus subtilis), UFGS2 (Bacillus thuringiensis), UFGRB2 and UFGRB3 (Bacillus cereus) were selected on their ability to grow in media with reduced water activity. Soybean plants were inoculated with the PAB and evaluated for growth promotion, physiological and molecular parameters, after drought stress. Under drought stress, UFGS2 and UFGRB2 sustained potential quantum efficiency of PSII (Fv/Fm), while a decrease was found in the control plants. Moreover, UFGS2 and UFGRB3 maintained the photosynthetic rates in non-stressed conditions compared to the control. UFGS2-treated plants showed a higher stomatal conductance and higher transpiration than the control, after drought stress. Some PAB-treated plants also had other beneficial phenotypes, such as increases in fresh and dried biomass relative to the control. Differential gene expression analysis of genes involved in plant stress pathways shows changes in expression in PAB-treated plants. Results from this study suggest that PAB can mitigate drought stress in soybean and may improve water efficiency under certain conditions.
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38. Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis-Derived Measurements in Chronic Hepatitis C: Clinical Relevance of Fat-Free Mass and Phase Angle Evaluation.
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Bering T, Diniz KGD, Coelho MPP, de Souza ACM, de Melo LF, Vieira DA, Soares MMS, Kakehasi AM, Correia MITD, Teixeira R, Queiroz DMM, Rocha GA, and Silva LD
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- Adult, Body Composition, Brazil epidemiology, Comorbidity, Cross-Sectional Studies, Electric Impedance, Female, Hepatitis C, Chronic epidemiology, Hospitals, University, Humans, Liver Cirrhosis epidemiology, Liver Cirrhosis etiology, Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic epidemiology, Male, Malnutrition epidemiology, Malnutrition etiology, Middle Aged, Outpatient Clinics, Hospital, Prevalence, Prospective Studies, Risk, Sarcopenia epidemiology, Sarcopenia etiology, Sex Factors, Hepatitis C, Chronic physiopathology, Malnutrition diagnosis, Nutrition Assessment, Sarcopenia diagnosis
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Objective: Because cirrhotic patients are at high risk of malnutrition and sarcopenia, we evaluated the prevalence of low fat-free mass index (FFMI) and low phase angle (PhA) among patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC)., Methods: In total, 135 subjects with CHC (50.4% males; mean age, 52.4 ± 11.8 years; 65.9% noncirrhotic and 34.1% compensated cirrhotic patients) were prospectively included and evaluated by bioelectrical impedance analysis. Subjective global assessment was used to evaluate malnutrition., Results: Low FFMI and low PhA were identified in 21.5% and 23.7% of the patients, respectively. Compensated cirrhotic patients had lower PhA values than those without cirrhosis. Low FFMI was associated with male sex (odds ratio [OR], 2.74; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.00-7.01; P = .04) and malnutrition (OR, 4.27; 95% CI, 1.42-12.90; P = .01). Low PhA was associated with cirrhosis (OR, 3.92; 95% CI, 1.56-9.86; P = .004), malnutrition (OR, 5.52; 95% CI, 1.73-17.62; P = .004), and current alcohol use (OR, 2.77; 95% CI, 1.01-7.58; P = .05). Reactance (Xc) normalized for height (H), an indicator of muscle strength, was independently associated with male sex, age, hypertension, and serum albumin., Conclusion: Host factors, including clinical comorbidities, lifestyle, and nutrition status, are associated with low FFMI and low PhA in noncirrhotic and in compensated cirrhotic patients with CHC. These findings highlight the relevance of evaluating body composition in patients chronically infected by hepatitis C virus independently of the stage of liver disease., (© 2017 American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition.)
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39. Association between pre-sarcopenia, sarcopenia, and bone mineral density in patients with chronic hepatitis C.
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Bering T, Diniz KGD, Coelho MPP, Vieira DA, Soares MMS, Kakehasi AM, Correia MITD, Teixeira R, Queiroz DMM, Rocha GA, and Silva LD
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- Adult, Aged, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Hepatitis C, Chronic pathology, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Sarcopenia pathology, Young Adult, Bone Density physiology, Hepatitis C, Chronic complications, Sarcopenia etiology
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Background: Preserved skeletal muscle is essential for the maintenance of healthy bone. Loss of bone mineral density (BMD) and muscle strength, considered a predictor of BMD, have been demonstrated in patients with cirrhosis, but they are poorly studied in chronic hepatitis C (CHC) without cirrhosis. Thus, we aimed to evaluate the prevalence of low BMD and its association with body composition, muscle strength, and nutritional status in CHC., Methods: One hundred and four subjects [mean age, 50.5 ± 11.3 years; 75.0% males; 67.3% non-cirrhotic; and 32.7% with compensated cirrhosis] with CHC, prospectively, underwent scanning of the lean tissue, appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASM), fat mass, lumbar spine, hip, femoral neck, and whole-body BMD by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Muscle strength was assessed by dynamometry. Sarcopenia was defined by the presence of both low, ASM/height
2 (ASMI) and low muscle strength according to the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People criteria. The cut-off points for low ASMI and low muscle strength, for women and men, were < 5.45 and < 7.26 kg/m2 and < 20 and < 30 kg, respectively. According to the adopted World Health Organization criteria in men aged > 50 years, the T-score of osteopenia is between -1.0 and -2.49 standard deviation (SD) below the young average value and of osteoporosis is ≥-2.5 SD below the young normal mean for men, and the Z-score of low bone mass is ≤-2.0 SD below the expected range in men aged < 50 years and women in the menacme. Nutritional status evaluation was based on the Controlling Nutritional Status score., Results: Low BMD, low muscle strength, pre-sarcopenia, sarcopenia, and sarcopenic obesity were observed in 34.6% (36/104), 27.9% (29/104), 14.4% (15/104), 8.7% (9/104), and 3.8% (4/104) of the patients, respectively. ASMI was an independent predictor of BMD (P < 0.001). Sarcopenia was independently associated with bone mineral content (P = 0.02) and malnutrition (P = 0.01). In 88.9% of the sarcopenic patients and in all with sarcopenic obesity, BMI was normal. The mid-arm muscle circumference was positively correlated with ASMI (r = 0.88; P < 0.001)., Conclusions: This is the first study to demonstrate that ASM is an independent predictor of BMD in CHC. Mid-arm muscle circumference coupled with handgrip strength testing should be incorporated into routine clinical practice to detect low muscle mass, which may be underdiagnosed when only BMI is used. These findings may influence clinical decision-making and contribute to the development of effective strategies to screen the musculoskeletal abnormalities in CHC patients, independently of the stage of the liver disease., (© 2018 The Authors. Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of the Society on Sarcopenia, Cachexia and Wasting Disorders.)- Published
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40. Species distribution, sequence types and antimicrobial resistance of Acinetobacter spp. from cystic fibrosis patients.
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Rocha GA, Lima DF, Rodrigues ER, Leão RS, Folescu TW, Firmida MC, Cohen RWF, Albano RM, and Marques EA
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- Acinetobacter Infections epidemiology, Adult, Algorithms, Brazil epidemiology, Child, Humans, Microbial Sensitivity Tests, Polymerase Chain Reaction, Retrospective Studies, Sputum microbiology, Acinetobacter Infections drug therapy, Acinetobacter Infections microbiology, Anti-Bacterial Agents pharmacology, Cystic Fibrosis microbiology, Drug Resistance, Bacterial
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Acinetobacter spp. are important healthcare pathogens, being closely linked to antibiotic resistance and outbreaks worldwide. Although such species are rarely observed in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), we describe the characteristics of 53 strains of Acinetobacter spp. isolated from the sputum of 39 Brazilian patients with CF. The species distribution was A. baumannii (n = 29), A. pittii (n = 13), A. nosocomialis (n = 8), A. seifertii (n = 1), A. soli (n = 1) and A. variabilis (n = 1) determined by partial rpoB gene sequencing. Sixteen strains (10 A. baumannii, 3 A. pittii and 3 A. nosocomialis) were multidrug-resistant (MDR) by disk diffusion test (30%) and eight MDR carbapenem-resistant A. baumannii strains harboured the bla OXA-23-like oxacillinase gene. Thirty-three sequence types (STs) were identified by multilocus sequence typing of which eight were novel (A. baumannii: 843, 844, 845, 847, 848; A. pitti: 643; A. nosocomialis: 862 and A. seifertii: 846); six STs (2 A. baumannii, 3 A. pittii and 1 A. nosocomialis) were found in more than one patient. Four strains of A. baumannii were assigned to two common clonal complexes (CCs), namely, CC1 (ST1, ST20 and ST160), and CC79 (ST79). This study underlines the extensive species diversity of Acinetobacter spp. strains in CF lung infections which may present difficulties for therapy due to significant antimicrobial resistance.
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41. The impact of nutrition on quality of life of patients with hepatitis C.
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Silva LD, Bering T, and Rocha GA
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- Comorbidity, Cost of Illness, Exercise, Health Status, Healthy Lifestyle, Hepatitis C, Chronic epidemiology, Hepatitis C, Chronic psychology, Humans, Malnutrition epidemiology, Malnutrition prevention & control, Mental Health, Sarcopenia epidemiology, Sarcopenia prevention & control, Severity of Illness Index, Stress, Psychological epidemiology, Stress, Psychological prevention & control, Diet, Healthy, Evidence-Based Medicine, Hepatitis C, Chronic physiopathology, Nutritional Status, Patient Compliance, Precision Medicine, Quality of Life
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Purpose of Review: The aim of this study was to review the most recent aspects of nutrition and its impact on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC)., Recent Findings: Low HRQOL scores have been found in all stages of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Of the factors linked to HRQOL, three aspects should be emphasized, nutritional status, physical activity and mental health status. Regarding the nutrition and metabolic conditions, a broad spectrum of nutritional disorders may impact on HRQOL of patients with CHC., Summary: Malnutrition, which is a significant comorbidity in end-stage of all chronic liver diseases, has been recognized as a significant factor related to poor HRQOL. Of note, in individuals chronically infected with HCV, low muscle skeletal mass, an early indicator of undernourishment, precedes the development of cirrhosis. Because of the strict linkage between HRQOL, nutrition and physical activity, the assessment of the musculoskeletal system abnormalities in every patient with CHC, independently of the stage of the liver disease, is of utmost relevance. Maintenance of healthy skeletal muscle is essential to reduce the negative effects of sarcopenia on HRQOL. Otherwise, overweight/obesity and chronic HCV infection can cause insulin resistance, which has been associated with HRQOL impairment.
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42. Visual rehabilitation using mini-scleral contact lenses after penetrating keratoplasty.
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Rocha GA, Miziara PO, Castro AC, and Rocha AA
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- Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Astigmatism complications, Female, Humans, Keratoplasty, Penetrating adverse effects, Middle Aged, Postoperative Complications, Retrospective Studies, Time Factors, Treatment Outcome, Visual Acuity, Astigmatism surgery, Contact Lenses adverse effects, Keratitis rehabilitation, Keratoconus surgery, Keratoplasty, Penetrating rehabilitation
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Purpose:: To report the visual rehabilitation outcomes and complications of patients fitted with mini-scleral rigid gas-permeable (RGP) contact lenses (mini-SCLs) after penetrating keratoplasty., Methods:: We retrospectively reviewed 27 eyes (21 patients) that were fitted with mini-SCLs between October 2013 and December 2014. We analyzed demographic data, previous corneal disorders, visual outcomes, interval from keratoplasty to contact lens fitting, topographic and specular microscope data, fitted contact lens parameters, and complications. The patients were divided into two groups according to the elapsed time since surgery: Group A, grafts with <10 years (n=14 eyes); and Group B, grafts with ≥10 years (n=13 eyes)., Results:: Lens use was discontinued in four eyes, and microbial keratitis developed in one eye during follow-up. No corneal graft rejection was observed. The mean interval between grafting and initial contact lens fitting was 10.6 ± 7.3 years (range: 1-29 years). The most frequent reason for keratoplasty was keratoconus (22 eyes, 81.4%). The mean contact lens-corrected visual acuity (CLCVA) was 0.09 ± 0.12 logMar (range: 0.50-0.00 logMar). The average topographic astigmatism, mean steepest keratometry (Kmax), and average cellularity on specular microscopy were 6.19 ± 3.49 diopters (D), 58.4 ± 7.8 D, and 1,231 ± 723 cells/mm2, respectively., Conclusions:: Mini-SCL use allowed successful visual rehabilitation after corneal keratoplasty, particularly in patients who required corrective lenses for low visual acuity and were unable to wear RGP contact lenses. Our results indicate that mini-scleral lenses may be an option for the treatment of corneal irregularities, such as those associated with keratoplasty.
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43. Genomic information on multidrug-resistant livestock-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus ST398 isolated from a Brazilian patient with cystic fibrosis.
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Lima DF, Cohen RW, Rocha GA, Albano RM, Marques EA, and Leão RS
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- Female, Humans, Cystic Fibrosis microbiology, DNA, Bacterial, Genome, Bacterial, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus genetics, Staphylococcal Infections microbiology
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Alarmingly, the isolation of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has been increasing among patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). During a previous molecular characterisation of MRSA isolates obtained from patients with CF from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, one isolate was identified as the ST398 clone, a livestock-associated (LA) MRSA. In this study, we report the draft genome sequence of an LA-MRSA ST398 clone isolated from a patient with CF.
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44. Draft genome sequences of four Achromobacter ruhlandii strains isolated from cystic fibrosis patients.
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Rodrigues ER, Rocha GA, Ferreira AG, Leão RS, Albano RM, and Marques EA
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- Achromobacter isolation & purification, Base Sequence, Humans, Multilocus Sequence Typing, Achromobacter genetics, Cystic Fibrosis microbiology, DNA, Bacterial genetics, Genome, Bacterial genetics, Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections microbiology
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Achromobacter species are being increasingly isolated from the respiratory tract of cystic fibrosis patients. Recent reports indicate that Achromobacter ruhlandii is a potential human pathogen in cystic fibrosis-related infections. Here we report the draft genome of four A. ruhlandii strains isolated from cystic fibrosis patients in Brazil. This report describes A. ruhlandii as a potential opportunistic pathogen in cystic fibrosis and provides a framework to for additional enquires into potential virulence factors and resistance mechanisms within this species.
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45. Draft genome sequence of Acinetobacter pittii ST643 shared by cystic fibrosis patients.
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Rocha GA, Ferreira AG, Lima DF, Leão RS, Carvalho-Assef AP, Folescu TW, Albano RM, and Marques EA
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- Acinetobacter classification, DNA, Bacterial genetics, Genome, Bacterial, Humans, Multilocus Sequence Typing, Polymerase Chain Reaction, Acinetobacter genetics, Acinetobacter Infections microbiology, Cystic Fibrosis microbiology
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Acinetobacter pittii has emerged as an important hospital pathogen that is associated with outbreaks and drug resistance. In cystic fibrosis (CF) patients, the detection of Acinetobacter spp. is rare; however, we isolated the A. pittii sequence type ST643 in several Brazilian CF patients treated in the same centre. The current study describes the draft genome of A. pittii ST643.
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46. Identification and mapping of resistance genes to Phakopsora pachyrhizi in soybean (Glycine max L.) accession PI 594767-A.
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Rocha GA, Alves DP, Oliveira JC, and Brommonschenke SH
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- Alleles, Chromosome Mapping, Gene-Environment Interaction, Genotype, Disease Resistance genetics, Genes, Plant, Phakopsora pachyrhizi, Plant Diseases genetics, Plant Diseases microbiology, Glycine max genetics, Glycine max microbiology
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The goal of this study was to study resistance inheritance in the soybean (Glycine max L.) accession PI 594767-A to the Phakopsora pachyrhizi isolate PPUFV02, and map the resistance gene(s) identified using microsatellite markers. Crosses between PI 594767-A and the susceptible cultivar 'Conquista' gave rise to the segregating subpopulations 26C-2 and 26C-5, which in the F2 generation were evaluated for their reactions to PPUFV02. In addition, analyses with microsatellite markers linked to the Rpp1-Rpp5 loci were also performed. The segregation pattern obtained in 26C-2 revealed that resistance was governed by a recessive gene; a 1:2:1 segregation pattern was observed in 26C-5, indicating control by a gene with partial dominance. This variability may have been caused because environmental conditions, particularly temperature, when 26C-5 was assessed were unfavorable for pathogen development, allowing the phenotypic expression of heterozygous alleles in PI 594767-A. A resistance gene was located in the soybean linkage group G, in the genomic region between Sct_187r2 and Sat_064 that contains the Rpp1 locus. Resistance in PI 594767-A is probably conferred by a new Rpp1 gene allele, because this accession has a haplotype for Sct_187r2 and Sat_064, which differs from haplotypes of accessions that also contain resistance alleles that map the Rpp1 locus. The use of Sct_187r2 and Sat_064 will facilitate the introgression of the resistance allele from PI 594767-A and its pyramiding with other resistance genes into genotypes with superior agronomic characteristics, in order to obtain cultivars with broad-spectrum resistance to P. pachyrhizi., Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflict of interest.
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47. How Personality Affects Vulnerability among Israelis and Palestinians following the 2009 Gaza Conflict.
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Canetti D, Kimhi S, Hanoun R, Rocha GA, Galea S, and Morgan CA 3rd
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- Adult, Female, Humans, Male, Young Adult, Adaptation, Psychological, Arabs, Depression complications, Emotions, Personality Disorders, Risk Factors, Surveys and Questionnaires, Middle East, Personality, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic psychology, Violence psychology, Warfare
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Can the onset of PTSD symptoms and depression be predicted by personality factors and thought control strategies? A logical explanation for the different mental health outcomes of individuals exposed to trauma would seem to be personality factors and thought control strategies. Trauma exposure is necessary but not sufficient for the development of PTSD. To this end, we assess the role of personality traits and coping styles in PTSD vulnerability among Israeli and Palestinian students amid conflict. We also determine whether gender and exposure level to trauma impact the likelihood of the onset of PTSD symptoms. Five questionnaires assess previous trauma, PTSD symptoms, demographics, personality factors and thought control strategies, which are analyzed using path analysis. Findings show that the importance of personality factors and thought control strategies in predicting vulnerability increases in the face of political violence: the higher stress, the more important the roles of personality and thought control strategies. Thought control strategies associated with introverted and less emotionally stable personality-types correlate positively with higher levels of PTSD symptoms and depression, particularly among Palestinians. By extension, because mental health is key to reducing violence in the region, PTSD reduction in conflict zones warrants rethinking.
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48. STAT3 polymorphism and Helicobacter pylori CagA strains with higher number of EPIYA-C segments independently increase the risk of gastric cancer.
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Rocha GA, Rocha AM, Gomes AD, Faria CL Jr, Melo FF, Batista SA, Fernandes VC, Almeida NB, Teixeira KN, Brito KS, and Queiroz DM
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- Adult, Antigens, Bacterial blood, Bacterial Proteins blood, Biomarkers, Female, Gastritis genetics, Genetic Association Studies, Helicobacter Infections blood, Helicobacter Infections microbiology, Helicobacter pylori metabolism, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Risk Factors, STAT3 Transcription Factor metabolism, Stomach Neoplasms genetics, Antigens, Bacterial genetics, Bacterial Proteins genetics, Gastritis microbiology, Helicobacter Infections genetics, Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide, STAT3 Transcription Factor genetics, Stomach Neoplasms microbiology
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Background: Because to date there is no available study on STAT3 polymorphism and gastric cancer in Western populations and taking into account that Helicobacter pylori CagA EPIYA-C segment deregulates SHP-2/ERK-JAK/STAT3 pathways, we evaluated whether the two variables are independently associated with gastric cancer., Methods: We included 1048 subjects: H. pylori-positive patients with gastric carcinoma (n = 232) and with gastritis (n = 275) and 541 blood donors. Data were analyzed using logistic regression model., Results: The rs744166 polymorphic G allele (p = 0.01; OR = 1.76; 95 % CI = 1.44-2.70), and CagA-positive (OR = 12.80; 95 % CI = 5.58-19.86) status were independently associated with gastric cancer in comparison with blood donors. The rs744166 polymorphism (p = 0.001; OR = 1.64; 95 % CI = 1.16-2.31) and infection with H. pylori CagA-positive strains possessing higher number of EPIYA-C segments (p = 0.001; OR = 2.28; 95 % CI = 1.41-3.68) were independently associated with gastric cancer in comparison with gastritis. The association was stronger when host and bacterium genotypes were combined (p < 0.001; OR = 3.01; 95 % CI = 2.29-3.98). When stimulated with LPS (lipopolysaccharide) or Pam3Cys, peripheral mononuclear cells of healthy carriers of the rs744166 GG and AG genotypes expressed higher levels of STAT3 mRNA than those carrying AA genotype (p = 0.04 for both). The nuclear expression of phosphorylated p-STAT3 protein was significantly higher in the antral gastric tissue of carriers of rs744166 GG genotype than in carriers of AG and AA genotypes., Conclusions: Our study provides evidence that STAT3 rs744166 G allele and infection with CagA-positive H. pylori with higher number of EPIYA-C segments are independent risk factors for gastric cancer. The odds ratio of having gastric cancer was greater when bacterium and host high risk genotypes were combined.
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49. Exercise Training Improves Plasma Lipid and Inflammatory Profiles and Increases Cholesterol Transfer to High-Density Lipoprotein in Elderly Women.
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Bachi AL, Rocha GA, Sprandel MC, Ramos LR, Gravina CF, Pithon-Curi TC, Vaisberg M, and Maranhão RC
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- Aged, Apolipoproteins blood, Cytokines blood, Female, Humans, Phospholipids blood, Triglycerides blood, Cholesterol, HDL blood, Cholesterol, LDL blood, Exercise physiology, Sedentary Behavior
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50. Cytokine profile of patients with chronic immune thrombocytopenia affects platelet count recovery after Helicobacter pylori eradication.
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Rocha AM, Souza C, Melo FF, Clementino NC, Marino MC, Rocha GA, and Queiroz DM
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- Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use, Drug Therapy, Combination, Female, Helicobacter Infections drug therapy, Humans, Lymphocyte Count, Male, Middle Aged, Platelet Count, Prospective Studies, Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic blood, Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic microbiology, Remission Induction, T-Lymphocytes, Regulatory immunology, Th1 Cells immunology, Th17 Cells immunology, Transforming Growth Factor beta1 blood, Young Adult, Cytokines blood, Helicobacter Infections complications, Helicobacter pylori, Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic immunology
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Helicobacter pylori eradication induces platelet recovery in a subgroup of patients with chronic immune thrombocytopenia (cITP), but the mechanisms involved are still not understood. We aimed to evaluate the effect of H. pylori eradication on platelet response and to identify the associated serum cytokine profile in 95 patients with cITP. Serum cytokine concentrations were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay prior to and 6 months after H. pylori eradication. Remission of cITP was observed in 17 (28·8%) of 59 patients in whom the bacterium was eradicated. Six months after treatment, a significant reduction in the concentrations of T-helper (Th) 1 and Th17 cells and an increase in T regulatory (Treg) and Th2-cell commitment cytokines were observed in patients who recovered, but not in those whose platelet count did not recover. Patients who had a platelet response to eradication of the bacteria had higher pre-treatment serum levels of γ-interferon (IFNG, IFN-γ), transforming growth factor-β (TGFB1, TGF-β) and interleukin 17 (IL17A, IL-17) than patients who did not respond, but only higher pre-treatment TGFB1 levels was independently associated with platelet response. In conclusion, amelioration of cITP after eradication of H. pylori was linked to a more efficient suppression of Th1 and Th17 response and a more pronounced Treg cell response., (© 2014 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
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