Review
Immunology
Caroline Dix, Johannes Zeller, Hannah Stevens, Steffen U. Eisenhardt, Karen S. Cheung Tung Shing, Tracy L. Nero, Craig J. Morton, Michael W. Parker, Karlheinz Peter, James D. McFadyen
Summary: C-reactive protein (CRP) is not only a marker of inflammation, but also possesses pro-inflammatory and pro-thrombotic properties. Recent studies have shown that CRP can influence the pathogenesis of atherothrombosis and venous thromboembolism (VTE), particularly in diseases and conditions associated with inflammation. Although the clinical data regarding the utility of CRP in predicting VTE are limited and conflicting, it shows clinical value in predicting recurrence, cancer-associated thrombosis, and COVID-19 in certain subsets. Further research is needed to uncover the direct role of CRP in the pathogenesis of VTE and its potential value in targeting thromboinflammation for prevention and treatment.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Marcia Machado, Marta Cunha, Filipe Goncalves, Carlos Fernandes, Jorge Cotter
Summary: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a chronic illness with many associated risk factors. Anticoagulation therapy is crucial in managing VTE, and the duration of treatment depends on the patient's risk.
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Andrew S. Rifkin, Zhuqing Shi, Jun Wei, Siqun Lilly Zheng, Brian T. Helfand, Jonathan S. Cordova, Vincent F. Biank, Alfonso J. Tafur, Omar Khan, Jianfeng Xu
Summary: This study found that venous thromboembolism (VTE) complications are common in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) similar to cancer patients. The polygenic score (PGS) provides more informative risk information for personalized thromboprophylaxis compared to monogenic mutations (F5/F2).
WORLD JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
(2023)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Marion Pilard, Estelle L. Ollivier, Virginie Gourdou-Latyszenok, Francis Couturaud, Catherine A. Lemarie
Summary: Reduced blood flow velocity in the vein triggers inflammation and release of danger signals, leading to thrombosis and inflammation. Endothelial dysfunction, including endothelial to mesenchymal transition, plays a central role in promoting thrombo-inflammation. Understanding the precise mechanisms and specific role of endothelial cells is crucial for studying the pathogenesis and risk of thrombotic diseases.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Hematology
M. G. Nikolaeva, A. P. Momot, M. S. Zainulina, N. N. Yasafova, I. A. Taranenko
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between Factor II activity and the G20210A mutation with the development of great obstetrical syndromes. Higher Factor II activity was found to be linked with early preeclampsia and fetal growth retardation. Threshold values for Factor II activity with the G20210A mutation were identified for predicting the development of preeclampsia.
THROMBOSIS JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Yingying Wu, Jingdi Liu, Wei Zeng, Bei Hu, Yu Hu, Liang V. Tang
Summary: The relationship between protein S deficiency and venous thromboembolism risk in the Han Chinese population was investigated through a case-control study. The study found a higher proportion of patients with protein S deficiency and disease-causing gene mutations among venous thromboembolism patients compared to healthy controls. The findings suggest the clinical application of protein S assays for the molecular diagnosis of thrombophilia.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Jaskamal Padda, Khizer Khalid, Ayushi Mohan, Sindhu Pokhriyal, Nitya Batra, Gazala Hitawala, Ayden Charlene Cooper, Gutteridge Jean-Charles
Summary: Factor V Leiden (FVL) G1619A mutation and prothrombin gene (PTG) G20210A are the most common inherited thrombophilias, with prevalence in Caucasians but controversial regarding routine screening. The association and conclusions vary among different ethnic groups and studies, necessitating further high-quality research for conclusive results.
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jacob J. Mandel, Michael Youssef, Shlomit Yust-Katz, Akash J. Patel, Ali Jalali, Ziyi Li, Jimin Wu, Ethan B. Ludmir, John F. de Groot
Summary: The study found that the status of the IDH gene is not a significant risk factor for the development of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in astrocytoma patients. Further research into potential biomarkers for VTE may be warranted.
JOURNAL OF THE NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Fulvio Pomero, Francesco Dentali, Matteo Nicoletto, Laura Spadafora, Nicola Mumoli, Daniela Mastroiacovo
Summary: The simultaneous occurrence of FVL or PTM and the non-O blood group may increase the risk of developing VTE. The coexistence of FVL and the non-O group significantly amplifies the risk of VTE, while the coexistence of PTM and the non-O blood group slightly reduces the risk of VTE.
POLISH ARCHIVES OF INTERNAL MEDICINE-POLSKIE ARCHIWUM MEDYCYNY WEWNETRZNEJ
(2022)
Article
Hematology
Darae Ko, Sarah R. Preis, Andrew D. Johnson, Ramachandran S. Vasan, Emelia J. Benjamin, Naomi M. Hamburg, Gary F. Mitchell
Summary: The study did not find any significant association between arterial vascular function measures and the risk of VTE after multivariable adjustment in a comprehensive examination.
THROMBOSIS RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Yihong Jiang, Junchao Liu, Jinbao Qin, Jiahao Lei, Xing Zhang, Zhijue Xu, Weimin Li, Xiaobing Liu, Ruihua Wang, Bo Li, Xinwu Lu
Summary: This study reports a new treatment approach for venous malformation using CD31 antibody-conjugated gold nanorods for photothermal therapy. The results indicate that this nanoplatform suppresses proliferation and activates the apoptosis pathway in venous malformation. Moreover, significant therapeutic effects were achieved in in vivo experiments with mice.
MATERIALS TODAY BIO
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Dongwon Choi, Eunkyung Park, Roy P. Yu, Michael N. Cooper, Il-Taeg Cho, Joshua Choi, James Yu, Luping Zhao, Ji-Eun Irene Yum, Jin Suh Yu, Brandon Nakashima, Sunju Lee, Young Jin Seong, Wan Jiao, Chester J. Koh, Peter Baluk, Donald M. McDonald, Sindhu Saraswathy, Jong Y. Lee, Noo Li Jeon, Zhenqian Zhang, Alex S. Huang, Bin Zhou, Alex K. Wong, Young-Kwon Hong
Summary: This study identifies Piezo1 as an upstream mechanosensor that regulates lymphatic growth and sprouting through the mechanotransduction pathway. Activation of Piezo1 presents a novel therapeutic opportunity for preventing postsurgical lymphedema. The findings provide a molecular basis for Piezo1-associated lymphatic malformation in humans.
CIRCULATION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Hematology
Vladimir Otasevic, Biljana Mihaljevic, Natasa Milic, Dejana Stanisavljevic, Vojin Vukovic, Kristina Tomic, Jawed Fareed, Darko Antic
Summary: This study found a link between inflammatory dysregulation and the development of VTE in patients with lymphoma. Inflammatory markers can be used to predict the risk of VTE development in these patients.
THROMBOSIS JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Hematology
Elena Pontara, Maria Grazia Cattini, Elisa Bison, Chunyan Cheng, Gentian Denas, Vittorio Pengo
Summary: This study evaluated the role of phospholipids in reversing aPS/PT-mediated APC-R. The findings indicate that phospholipids can reverse the resistance, possibly due to changes in phospholipid availability.
THROMBOSIS RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Hematology
Elena Pontara, Elisa Bison, Maria Grazia Cattini, Marta Tonello, Gentian Denas, Vittorio Pengo
Summary: In individuals who are tetra-positive for antiphospholipid antibodies, there is a significant correlation between total aPS/PT titers, LAC potency, and aPC-R. This suggests an interdependence between these parameters in tetra-positive subjects.
JOURNAL OF THROMBOSIS AND HAEMOSTASIS
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Raquel Herranz, Julia Oto, Emma Plana, Alvaro Fernandez-Pardo, Fernando Cana, Manuel Martinez-Sarmiento, Cesar D. Vera-Donoso, Francisco Espana, Pilar Medina
Summary: Bladder cancer is a common and deadly cancer type, with current diagnostic and treatment methods being costly and invasive. Cell-free DNA has been identified as a potential biomarker for diagnosing and monitoring treatment effectiveness in bladder cancer.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Julia Oto, Raquel Herranz, Emma Plana, Jose Vicente Sanchez-Gonzalez, Javier Perez-Ardavin, David Hervas, Alvaro Fernandez-Pardo, Fernando Cana, Cesar David Vera-Donoso, Manuel Martinez-Sarmiento, Pilar Medina
Summary: Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is a deadly urinary malignancy with current diagnostic techniques being harmful and unspecific for low-grade tumors. This study aimed to identify a stable normalizer for urine RCC miRNA studies and establish diagnostic and follow-up miRNA profiles. Using miR-20a-5p as normalizer, a diagnostic model for RCC with three miRNAs was adjusted and validated. The identified miRNA profiles may potentially improve non-invasive diagnosis and follow-up of RCC, pending confirmation in larger cohorts.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Emma Plana, Julia Oto, Pilar Medina, Raquel Herranz, Alvaro Fernandez-Pardo, Lucia Requejo, Manuel Miralles
Summary: Thrombospondins play an important role in the development of aortic aneurysms, but studies in human samples are still limited. In addition to in vitro and in vivo models, descriptive studies in human samples are necessary.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Anna Weronska, Daniel P. Potaczek, Julia Oto, Pilar Medina, Anetta Undas, Ewa Wypasek
Summary: This study reports the clinical and molecular characteristics of a group of protein C deficient patients from Poland, revealing the mutation profiles of the disease. The identification of a novel detrimental mutation suggests a potential link to the development of aneurysms, and the study also supports the effectiveness of novel oral anticoagulants in treating patients with protein C deficiency.
Article
Oncology
Remedios Otero, Aurora Solier-Lopez, Veronica Sanchez-Lopez, Julia Oto, Elena Arellano, Samira Marin, Luis Jara-Palomares, Teresa Elias, Maria Isabel Asencio, Isabel Blasco-Esquivias, Maria Rodriguez de la Borbolla, Jose Maria Sanchez-Diaz, Macarena Real-Dominguez, Emilio Garcia-Cabrera, Francisco Javier Rodriguez-Martorell, Pilar Medina
Summary: The optimal duration of anticoagulant treatment for cancer-associated venous thromboembolism (CAT) remains uncertain. This study identified three biomarkers that may help clinicians predict the risk of VTE recurrence in cancer patients after discontinuing anticoagulation treatment. These findings suggest the potential for a risk-adapted strategy to determine the optimal time to withdraw anticoagulation in CAT patients.
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Manuel Miralles, Manel Arrebola, Aida Lago, Sara Brugger, Raul Lara, Pilar Medina, Albert Clara, Emma Plana
Summary: This study found a link between the calcium content of carotid atheromatous plaques and their progression. Higher calcium content was associated with greater stability and reduced risk of symptomatic carotid atheromatous disease.
INTERNATIONAL ANGIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Angel Bernardo, Alberto Caro, Daniel Martinez-Carballeira, Jose Ramon Corte, Sonia Vazquez, Carmen Palomo-Antequera, Alfredo Andreu, Alvaro Fernandez-Pardo, Julia Oto, Laura Gutierrez, Inmaculada Soto, Pilar Medina
Summary: Hemophilia A is a rare bleeding disorder treated with FVIII replacement therapy. Laboratory monitoring of FVIII activity is difficult, while thrombin generation test parameters may accurately reflect the hemostatic status of patients. Combining thrombin generation test parameters with severity of symptoms and F8 mutation type can improve prognostic capacity.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Lucia Requejo-Garcia, Rafael Martinez-Lopez, Emma Plana-Andani, Pilar Medina-Badenes, Amparo Hernandiz-Martinez, Alvaro Torres-Blanco, Manuel Miralles-Hernandez
Summary: This study suggests that extrathoracic aneurysmal arterial involvement in Marfan syndrome may be more frequent than expected. Screening for aneurysms in other vascular sectors may be advisable, especially in patients with Marfan syndrome and thoracic aortic aneurysm.
ANNALS OF VASCULAR SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Sarai Tomas-Perez, Julia Oto, Cristina Aghababyan, Raquel Herranz, Aitor Cuadros-Lozano, Eva Gonzalez-Canto, Barbara Mc Cormack, Judith Arres, Maria Castano, Fernando Cana, Laura Martinez-Fernandez, Nuria Santonja, Rocio Ramirez, Alejandro Herreros-Pomares, Sarai Canete-Mota, Antoni Llueca, Josep Mari-Alexandre, Pilar Medina, Juan Gilabert-Estelles
Summary: Recent evidence supports the involvement of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) in the progression of high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC). This study aimed to characterize a NETosis biomarker profile in patients with advanced HGSOC. The results showed that HGSOC patients had significantly higher levels of NETosis biomarkers compared to control women, and these biomarkers were able to differentiate the two groups effectively. Furthermore, neoadjuvant treatment (NT) appeared to reduce NETosis biomarkers mainly in the systemic level.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maria Castano, Eva Gonzalez-Canto, Cristina Aghababyan, Sarai Tomas-Perez, Julia Oto, Raquel Herranz, Pilar Medina, Martin Goette, Barbara Andrea Mc Cormack, Josep Mari-Alexandre, Juan Gilabert-Estelles
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maria Castano, Sarai Tomas-Perez, Eva Gonzalez-Canto, Cristina Aghababyan, Andrea Mascaros-Martinez, Nuria Santonja, Alejandro Herreros-Pomares, Julia Oto, Pilar Medina, Martin Goette, Barbara Andrea Mc Cormack, Josep Mari-Alexandre, Juan Gilabert-Estelles
Summary: Neutrophils play a crucial role in defense against pathogens through various mechanisms, including the release of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs). These NETs, composed of DNA, histones, and other molecules, have been implicated in both immune defense and the progression of diseases like cancer. In this review, the focus is on ovarian cancer (OC), exploring the involvement of NETs in metastasis establishment and progression, as well as their role in therapy resistance. Additionally, the potential of NETs as diagnostic and prognostic markers for OC is discussed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Julia Oto, Quang-Khoi Le, Sebastian D. Schaefer, Ludwig Kiesel, Josep Mari-Alexandre, Juan Gilabert-Estelles, Pilar Medina, Martin Goette
Summary: Ovarian cancer has a high prevalence and mortality rate in women, often diagnosed at an advanced stage due to non-specific symptoms. The interaction between cancer cells and other molecules plays a crucial role in the development of the disease. Syndecans, a family of four transmembrane proteins, are dysregulated in various cancers, including ovarian cancer, and show promise as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers. Additionally, studying these proteins in ovarian cancer could lead to the discovery of new drugs for treatment.
Article
Hematology
Lucy de Lloyd, Peter Jenkins, Sarah F. Bell, Nicola J. Mutch, Julia Freyer Martins Pereira, Pilar M. Badenes, Donna James, Anouk Ridgeway, Leon Cohen, Thomas Roberts, Victoria Field, Rachel E. Collis, Peter W. Collins
Summary: This study investigated the hemostatic changes associated with postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). The results showed that clinically significant hemostatic impairment is uncommon during PPH, but a subgroup of women have a distinct and severe coagulopathy associated with poor fetal outcomes.
JOURNAL OF THROMBOSIS AND HAEMOSTASIS
(2023)
Review
Urology & Nephrology
Julia Oto, Alvaro Fernandez-Pardo, Marta Roca, Emma Plana, Fernando Cana, Raquel Herranz, Javier Perez-Ardavin, Cesar David Vera-Donoso, Manuel Martinez-Sarmiento, Pilar Medina
Summary: This study identified novel non-invasive diagnostic and staging biomarkers for bladder cancer through mass spectrometry-based metabolomics, which may improve the management of the disease.
WORLD JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Respiratory System
Julia Oto, Olga Tura-Ceide, Veronica Sanchez-Lopez, Carme Font, Jeisson Osorio, Cristina Bonjoch, David Hervas, Elena Arellano, Pilar Medina, Isabel Blanco, Victor Peinado, Joan Albert Barbera, Remedios Otero
EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL
(2021)