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Risk of Classic Kaposi Sarcoma With Combinations of Killer Immunoglobulin-Like Receptor and Human Leukocyte Antigen Loci: A Population-Based Case-con…

2015

BACKGROUND Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is a complication of KS-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) infection. Other oncogenic viral infections and malignancies are associated with certain HLA alleles and their natural killer (NK) cell immunoglobulin-like receptor (KIR) ligands. We tested whether HLA-KIR influences the risk of KSHV infection or KS. METHODS In population-based case-control studies, we compared HLA class I and KIR gene frequencies in 250 classic (non-AIDS) KS cases, 280 KSHV-seropositive controls, and 576 KSHV-seronegative controls composing discovery and validation cohorts. Logistic regression was used to calculate sex- and age-adjusted odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals. RESUL…

0301 basic medicineGenotypevirusescase-control studyPopulationchemical and pharmacologic phenomenaHuman leukocyte antigenBiologyLymphocyte ActivationSettore MED/42 - Igiene Generale E ApplicataMajor Articles and Brief Reports03 medical and health sciencesReceptors KIRnatural killer–cell immunoglobulin-like receptorsHLA AntigensRisk FactorsSeroepidemiologic Studieshuman leukocyte antigenGenotypeotorhinolaryngologic diseasesHLA-B AntigensHumansImmunology and AllergySeroprevalenceGenetic Predisposition to Diseasehuman geneticeducationSarcoma Kaposieducation.field_of_studyClassic Kaposi SarcomaCase-control studyvirus diseasesKaposi sarcomaOdds ratiomajor histocompatibility complex030104 developmental biologyInfectious DiseasesGene Expression RegulationItalyCase-Control StudiesItaly; Kaposi sarcoma; case-control study; human genetics; human leukocyte antigens; major histocompatibility complex; natural killer–cell immunoglobulin-like receptorsHerpesvirus 8 HumanImmunologyJournal of Infectious Diseases
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Parvovirus B19V Nonstructural Protein NS1 Induces Double-Stranded Deoxyribonucleic Acid Autoantibodies and End-Organ Damage in Nonautoimmune Mice

2018

Abstract Background Viral infection is implicated in development of autoimmunity. Parvovirus B19 (B19V) nonstructural protein, NS1, a helicase, covalently modifies self double-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (dsDNA) and induces apoptosis. This study tested whether resulting apoptotic bodies (ApoBods) containing virally modified dsDNA could induce autoimmunity in an animal model. Methods BALB/c mice were inoculated with (1) pristane-induced, (2) B19V NS1-induced, or (3) staurosporine-induced ApoBods. Serum was tested for dsDNA autoantibodies by Crithidia luciliae staining and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Brain, heart, liver, and kidney pathology was examined. Deposition of self-antigens…

0301 basic medicinePathogenesis and Host ResponseviruksetvirusesB19VKidney GlomerulusSLEApoptosisAutoimmunityanti-dsDNA antibodyViral Nonstructural Proteinsmedicine.disease_causeAutoimmunityautoimmuniteettiMice0302 clinical medicineGlomerulonephritisParvovirus B19 HumanImmunology and Allergy030212 general & internal medicineEnzyme InhibitorstolerancebiologyChemistryapoptosisBrainInfectious DiseasesLivervirustauditAntibodies AntinuclearmaksatulehdusFemaleAntibodyImmunosuppressive Agentsta3111infektiot03 medical and health sciencesohjelmoitunut solukuolemaMajor Articles and Brief ReportsExtracellular VesiclesAntigenmedicineCrithidia luciliaeAnimalsapoptotic bodiesparvoviruksetParvovirusTerpenesAnti-dsDNA antibodiesMyocardiumta1183parvovirusAutoantibodyta1182DNAbiology.organism_classificationStaurosporineMolecular biology030104 developmental biologyApoptosisbiology.proteinautovasta-aineetglomerulonephritisThe Journal of Infectious Diseases
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Gynecological Manifestations, Histopathological Findings, and Schistosoma-Specific Polymerase Chain Reaction Results Among Women With Schistosoma hae…

2015

Schistosoma haematobium may cause pathology in the urinary and genital tracts. In the urinary tract, morbidity is correlated with intensity of infection, as indicated by the number of eggs excreted in the urine [1]. Up to 75% of women excreting S. haematobium ova in the urine may have ova in the lower genital tract. However, female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) may also occur in the absence of urinary egg excretion [2, 3]. FGS is rarely seen without use of a colposcope and is often overlooked even by those who have this tool. In remote areas, where most patients live, the cost of the equipment, the logistical difficulties associated with light sources, electricity, and clean instruments, as…

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Prevalence of Toscana and Sicilian Phlebovirus Antibodies in Classic Kaposi Sarcoma Case Patients and Control Subjects in Sicily

2011

To assess whether arthropod bites promote Kaposi sarcoma (KS), we determined the seroprevalence of Sicilian (SFSV) and Toscana (TOSV) phlebovirus antibodies in 30 patients with classic KS and 100 controls in Sicily. Nine (6.9%) subjects, all controls, were positive for SFSV, whereas 41 (31.5%) were positive for TOSV. Seroprevalence with immunoglobulin (Ig) M or IgG against either virus was significantly higher in controls (43% vs 13.3% in case patients; P < .01). Adjusted for age, IgG seroprevalence was significantly lower in KS patients compared to controls (adjusted odds ratio, 0.22; 95% confidence interval, .07–.72). Low phlebovirus seroprevalence in patients with KS may reflect incapaci…

MalePhlebovirusphlebovirus classic Kaposi sarcoma SicilyComorbidityBiologyAntibodies ViralSettore MED/42 - Igiene Generale E ApplicataImmunoglobulin GVirusMajor Articles and Brief ReportsSeroepidemiologic StudiesHumansImmunology and AllergySeroprevalenceSarcoma KaposiAgedAged 80 and overClassic Kaposi SarcomaOdds ratioMiddle Agedbiology.organism_classificationVirologyInfectious DiseasesImmunoglobulin MItalyPhlebovirusImmunoglobulin MImmunoglobulin GHerpesvirus 8 HumanImmunologybiology.proteinFemaleAntibodyThe Journal of Infectious Diseases
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A Multiplex Panel of Plasma Markers of Immunity and Inflammation in Classical Kaposi Sarcoma

2014

Kaposi sarcoma (KS) risk is affected by perturbed immunity. Herein, we compared plasma from 15 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)–negative classic KS cases to plasma from 29 matched controls, using a multiplex panel of immunity markers. Of 70 markers, CXCL10 (IP-10), sIL-1RII, sIL-2RA, and CCL3 (MIP-1A) were strongly and significantly associated with KS, after adjustment for age and smoking status. These and previous observations are consistent with a tumor-promoting role for these cytokines, particularly CXCL10, but the small sample size and case-control design preclude firm conclusions on KS risk or pathogenesis. Larger, well-designed prospective studies are needed to better assess the as…

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