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  1. Article ; Online: A novel approach for more precise quantification of M-protein using variables derived from immunosubtraction electropherogram and associated biochemistry analytes.

    Šegulja, Dragana / Matišić, Danica / Barišić, Karmela / Rogić, Dunja

    Biochemia medica

    2022  Volume 32, Issue 3, Page(s) 30701

    Abstract: Introduction: Due to limitations in currently used methodologies, the widely acknowledged approach for quantifying M-protein (MP) is not available. If employed as a source of quantitative data, the immunosubtraction electropherogram (IS-EPG), a ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Due to limitations in currently used methodologies, the widely acknowledged approach for quantifying M-protein (MP) is not available. If employed as a source of quantitative data, the immunosubtraction electropherogram (IS-EPG), a qualitative analysis of MP, has the potential to overcome known analytical issues. The aim of this study is to explore measured and derived variables obtained from immunosubtraction electropherogram as a tool for quantifying MP and to compare the derived results to currently available methods.
    Materials and methods: Measurands were amplitudes of MP and albumin fractions. Assessed derived variables included also immunoglobulin (Ig) G, IgA, IgM and total protein data. Capillary electrophoresis was used for determination of MP (in % of total protein concentration, or concentration of MP in g/L) by perpendicular drop and tangent skimming method.
    Results: Passing-Bablok analysis showed the most comparable results in D1Ig and D1nIg variables, and the largest discrepancies in AD1nIg and AD2nIg variables. The background presence had greater impact on D1nIg comparison results than did on D1Ig results. The contribution of albumin fraction data did not improve the comparability of the results. The coefficients of variation of derived variables were lower (maximum 3.1%) than those obtained by densitometric measurements, regardless of MP concentration, polyclonal background, or migration pattern (2.3-37.7%).
    Conclusion: The amplitude of MP spike in IS-EPG is an valuable measurand to compute derived variables for quantifying MP. The most comparable results were achieved with the D1Ig variable. Patients with monoclonal gammopathy can benefit from increased precision employing an objective and background independent measurand, especially during longitudinal follow-up.
    MeSH term(s) Albumins ; Electrophoresis, Capillary/methods ; Humans ; Immunoglobulin G ; Paraproteinemias
    Chemical Substances Albumins ; Immunoglobulin G
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-08-05
    Publishing country Croatia
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1208725-7
    ISSN 1846-7482 ; 1330-0962
    ISSN (online) 1846-7482
    ISSN 1330-0962
    DOI 10.11613/BM.2022.030703
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  2. Article ; Online: Validation of a Screening Method for Dynamic Mutations in the

    Škrlec, Ivana / Barišić, Karmela / Wagner, Jasenka

    Annals of clinical and laboratory science

    2019  Volume 48, Issue 6, Page(s) 810–813

    Abstract: The objectives of this study were to validate the direct triplet-primed PCR method (dTP-PCR) for determination of dynamic mutations in ... ...

    Abstract The objectives of this study were to validate the direct triplet-primed PCR method (dTP-PCR) for determination of dynamic mutations in the
    MeSH term(s) Blotting, Southern/methods ; Child ; Female ; Fragile X Mental Retardation Protein/genetics ; Fragile X Mental Retardation Protein/metabolism ; Fragile X Syndrome/diagnosis ; Fragile X Syndrome/genetics ; Genetic Testing ; Humans ; Male ; Nucleic Acid Denaturation ; Polymerase Chain Reaction/methods ; Reproducibility of Results ; Trinucleotide Repeats/genetics
    Chemical Substances FMR1 protein, human ; Fragile X Mental Retardation Protein (139135-51-6)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-01-04
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 193092-8
    ISSN 1550-8080 ; 0091-7370 ; 0095-8905
    ISSN (online) 1550-8080
    ISSN 0091-7370 ; 0095-8905
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  3. Article ; Online: Verification study of free light chains assays on reagent-optimized analysers.

    Šegulja, Dragana / Matišić, Danica / Barišić, Karmela / Rogić, Dunja

    Biochemia medica

    2019  Volume 29, Issue 3, Page(s) 30709

    Abstract: Introduction: Our aim was to compare analytical specifications of two assays (monoclonal vs. polyclonal) for free light chains (FLCs) quantification optimized for two different analytical platforms, nephelometer ProSpec (Siemens, Erlangen, Germany) and ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Our aim was to compare analytical specifications of two assays (monoclonal vs. polyclonal) for free light chains (FLCs) quantification optimized for two different analytical platforms, nephelometer ProSpec (Siemens, Erlangen, Germany) and turbidimetric analyser Optilite (The Binding Site, Birmingham, UK).
    Materials and methods: The evaluation included verification of the precision, repeatability and reproducibility, estimation of accuracy and method comparison study with 37 serum samples of haematological patients. Kappa and lambda FLC were measured in each sample by both methods and kappa/lambda ratio was calculated.
    Results: Results show satisfactory precision of both methods with coefficients of variation for ProSpec of CV
    Conclusions: All manufacturers' precision claims could not be achieved in the verification study. The comparison of results to biological variations data showed that coefficients of variations are acceptable for both assays. The assays should not be used interchangeably in haematological patients.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Immunoassay/methods ; Paraproteinemias/metabolism
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-03-19
    Publishing country Croatia
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1208725-7
    ISSN 1846-7482 ; 1330-0962
    ISSN (online) 1846-7482
    ISSN 1330-0962
    DOI 10.11613/BM.2019.030709
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  4. Article ; Online: Nutrition - facts and myths.

    Verbanac, Donatella / Maleš, Željan / Barišić, Karmela

    Acta pharmaceutica (Zagreb, Croatia)

    2019  Volume 69, Issue 4, Page(s) 497–510

    Abstract: Taking responsibility for your life, among other factors, means also considering what to eat and which nutrition pattern to follow. Everyone needs to think about what they put on the plate and which ingredients should be avoided. Food, as such, will ... ...

    Abstract Taking responsibility for your life, among other factors, means also considering what to eat and which nutrition pattern to follow. Everyone needs to think about what they put on the plate and which ingredients should be avoided. Food, as such, will never be a drug or medication, like a painkilling tablet relieving pain in a short amount of time, for example. However, proper nutrition is our ally in the prevention of diseases, maintaining balance in our body and our mind. By following the main principles of a healthy diet, the physiological homeostasis can be managed, as well as faster recovery from disease achieved. This review is aimed at summarizing basic principles of nutrition recommendations and at empowering stakeholders (pharmacists, medical biochemists, physicians) to be able to communicate to their patients and customers healthy and sustainable nutrition choices through the personalized advice.
    MeSH term(s) Diet, Healthy/standards ; Food/standards ; Humans ; Nutrients/standards ; Nutrition Policy ; Primary Prevention/methods
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-10-21
    Publishing country Croatia
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1111806-4
    ISSN 1846-9558 ; 1330-0075
    ISSN (online) 1846-9558
    ISSN 1330-0075
    DOI 10.2478/acph-2019-0051
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  5. Article ; Online: CD26 Deficiency Controls Macrophage Polarization Markers and Signal Transducers during Colitis Development and Resolution.

    Vukelic, Iva / Buljevic, Suncica / Baticic, Lara / Barisic, Karmela / Franovic, Barbara / Detel, Dijana

    International journal of molecular sciences

    2022  Volume 23, Issue 10

    Abstract: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a multifactorial condition characterized by a destructive immune response that failed to be attenuated by common regulatory mechanisms which reduce inflammation and promote mucosa healing. The inhibition of CD26, a ... ...

    Abstract Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a multifactorial condition characterized by a destructive immune response that failed to be attenuated by common regulatory mechanisms which reduce inflammation and promote mucosa healing. The inhibition of CD26, a multifunctional glycoprotein that controls the immune response via its dipeptidyl peptidase (DP) 4 enzyme activity, was proven to have beneficial effects in various autoimmune inflammatory diseases. The polarization of macrophages into either pro-inflammatory M1 or anti-inflammatory M2 subclass is a key intersection that mediates the immune-inflammatory process in UC. Hence, we hypothesized that the deficiency of CD26 affects that process in the dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced model of UC. We found that mRNA expression of M2 markers arginase 1 and Fizz were increased, while the expression of M1 marker inducible NO synthase was downregulated in CD26
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Anti-Inflammatory Agents/pharmacology ; Colitis, Ulcerative/drug therapy ; Colitis, Ulcerative/immunology ; Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4/deficiency ; Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4/immunology ; Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4/metabolism ; Macrophages/immunology ; Macrophages/metabolism ; Mice ; RNA, Messenger/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Anti-Inflammatory Agents ; RNA, Messenger ; Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 (EC 3.4.14.5) ; Dpp4 protein, mouse (EC 3.4.14.5)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-14
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2019364-6
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    ISSN (online) 1422-0067
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    DOI 10.3390/ijms23105506
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  6. Article ; Online: CD26 Deficiency Controls Macrophage Polarization Markers and Signal Transducers during Colitis Development and Resolution

    Iva Vukelic / Suncica Buljevic / Lara Baticic / Karmela Barisic / Barbara Franovic / Dijana Detel

    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Vol 23, Iss 5506, p

    2022  Volume 5506

    Abstract: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a multifactorial condition characterized by a destructive immune response that failed to be attenuated by common regulatory mechanisms which reduce inflammation and promote mucosa healing. The inhibition of CD26, a ... ...

    Abstract Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a multifactorial condition characterized by a destructive immune response that failed to be attenuated by common regulatory mechanisms which reduce inflammation and promote mucosa healing. The inhibition of CD26, a multifunctional glycoprotein that controls the immune response via its dipeptidyl peptidase (DP) 4 enzyme activity, was proven to have beneficial effects in various autoimmune inflammatory diseases. The polarization of macrophages into either pro-inflammatory M1 or anti-inflammatory M2 subclass is a key intersection that mediates the immune-inflammatory process in UC. Hence, we hypothesized that the deficiency of CD26 affects that process in the dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced model of UC. We found that mRNA expression of M2 markers arginase 1 and Fizz were increased, while the expression of M1 marker inducible NO synthase was downregulated in CD26 −/− mice. Decreased STAT1 mRNA, as well as upregulated pSTAT6 and pSTAT3, additionally support the demonstrated activation of M2 macrophages under CD26 deficiency. Finally, we investigated DP8 and DP9, proteins with DP4-like activity, and found that CD26 deficiency is not a key factor for the noted upregulation of their expression in UC. In conclusion, we demonstrate that CD26 deficiency regulates macrophage polarization toward the anti-inflammatory M2 phenotype, which is driven by STAT6/STAT3 signaling pathways. This process is additionally enhanced by the reduction of M1 differentiation via the suppression of proinflammatory STAT1. Therefore, further studies should investigate the clinical potential of CD26 inhibitors in the treatment of UC.
    Keywords ulcerative colitis ; dipeptidyl peptidase 4 ; CD26 deficiency ; macrophage polarization ; STAT molecules ; Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5 ; Chemistry ; QD1-999
    Subject code 570
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
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  7. Article ; Online: Loss of Function ABCG2 c.421C>A (rs2231142) Polymorphism Increases Steady-State Exposure to Mycophenolic Acid in Stable Renal Transplant Recipients: An Exploratory Matched Cohort Study.

    Borić-Bilušić, A Ana / Božina, Nada / Lalić, Zdenka / Lovrić, Mila / Nađ-Škegro, Sandra / Penezić, Luka / Barišić, Karmela / Trkulja, Vladimir

    Advances in therapy

    2022  Volume 40, Issue 2, Page(s) 601–618

    Abstract: Introduction: Polymorphism ABCG2 c.421C>A (rs2231142) results in reduced activity of the important drug efflux transporter breast cancer-resistance protein (BCRP/ABCG2). One study has suggested that it may affect enterohepatic recirculation of ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Polymorphism ABCG2 c.421C>A (rs2231142) results in reduced activity of the important drug efflux transporter breast cancer-resistance protein (BCRP/ABCG2). One study has suggested that it may affect enterohepatic recirculation of mycophenolic acid (MPA). We evaluated the effect of rs2231142 on steady-state exposure to MPA in renal transplant recipients.
    Methods: Consecutive, stable adult (age ≥ 16 years) renal transplant recipients on standard MPA-based immunosuppressant protocols (N = 68; 43 co-treated with cyclosporine, 25 with tacrolimus) underwent routine therapeutic drug monitoring after a week of initial treatment, and were genotyped for ABCG2 c.421C>A and 11 polymorphisms in genes encoding enzymes and transporters implicated in MPA pharmacokinetics. ABCG2 c.421C>A variant versus wild-type (wt) patients were matched with respect to demographic, biopharmaceutic, and genetic variables (full optimal combined with exact matching) and compared for dose-adjusted steady-state MPA pharmacokinetics [frequentist and Bayes (skeptical neutral prior) estimates of geometric means ratios, GMR].
    Results: Raw data (12 variant versus 56 wt patients) indicated around 40% higher total exposure (frequentist GMR = 1.45, 95% CI 1.10-1.91; Bayes = 1.38, 95% CrI 1.07-1.81) and around 30% lower total body clearance (frequentist GMR = 0.66, 0.58-0.90; Bayes = 0.71, 0.53-0.95) in variant carriers than in wt controls. The estimates were similar in matched data (11 variant versus 43 wt patients): exposure GMR = 1.41 (1.11-1.79) frequentist, 1.39 (1.15-1.81) Bayes, with 90.7% and 85.5% probability of GMR > 1.20, respectively; clearance GMR = 0.73 (0.58-0.93) frequentist, 0.71 (0.54-0.95) Bayes. Sensitivity analysis indicated low susceptibility of the estimates to unmeasured confounding.
    Conclusions: Loss-off-function polymorphism ABCG2 c.421C>A increases steady-state exposure to MPA in stable renal transplant patients.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Humans ; Adolescent ; Mycophenolic Acid/therapeutic use ; ATP Binding Cassette Transporter, Subfamily G, Member 2/genetics ; Kidney Transplantation/methods ; Cohort Studies ; Bayes Theorem ; Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide ; Multidrug Resistance-Associated Protein 2 ; Neoplasm Proteins/genetics ; Immunosuppressive Agents/therapeutic use ; Immunosuppressive Agents/pharmacokinetics
    Chemical Substances Mycophenolic Acid (HU9DX48N0T) ; ATP Binding Cassette Transporter, Subfamily G, Member 2 ; Multidrug Resistance-Associated Protein 2 ; Neoplasm Proteins ; Immunosuppressive Agents ; ABCG2 protein, human
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-11-25
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 632651-1
    ISSN 1865-8652 ; 0741-238X
    ISSN (online) 1865-8652
    ISSN 0741-238X
    DOI 10.1007/s12325-022-02378-w
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  8. Article ; Online: Modeling of Urinary Microbiota Associated With Cystitis.

    Ceprnja, Marina / Oros, Damir / Melvan, Ena / Svetlicic, Ema / Skrlin, Jasenka / Barisic, Karmela / Starcevic, Lucija / Zucko, Jurica / Starcevic, Antonio

    Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology

    2021  Volume 11, Page(s) 643638

    Abstract: A decade ago, when the Human Microbiome Project was starting, urinary tract (UT) was not included because the bladder and urine were considered to be sterile. Today, we are presented with evidence that healthy UT possesses native microbiota and any major ...

    Abstract A decade ago, when the Human Microbiome Project was starting, urinary tract (UT) was not included because the bladder and urine were considered to be sterile. Today, we are presented with evidence that healthy UT possesses native microbiota and any major event disrupting its "equilibrium" can impact the host also. This dysbiosis often leads to cystitis symptoms, which is the most frequent lower UT complaint, especially among women. Cystitis is one of the most common causes of antimicrobial drugs prescriptions in primary and secondary care and an important contributor to the problem of antimicrobial resistance. Despite this fact, we still have trouble distinguishing whether the primary cause of majority of cystitis cases is a single pathogen overgrowth, or a systemic disorder affecting entire UT microbiota. There are relatively few studies monitoring changes and dynamics of UT microbiota in cystitis patients, making this field of research still an unknown. In this study variations to the UT microbiota of cystitis patients were identified and microbial dynamics has been modeled. The microbial genetic profile of urine samples from 28 patients was analyzed by 16S rDNA Illumina sequencing and bioinformatics analysis. One patient with bacterial cystitis symptoms was prescribed therapy based on national guideline recommendations on antibacterial treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI) and UT microbiota change was monitored by 16S rDNA sequencing on 24 h basis during the entire therapy duration. The results of sequencing implied that a particular class of bacteria is associated with majority of cystitis cases in this study. The contributing role of this class of bacteria -
    MeSH term(s) Cystitis ; Dysbiosis ; Female ; Humans ; Microbiota ; Urinary Tract Infections
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-03-16
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2619676-1
    ISSN 2235-2988 ; 2235-2988
    ISSN (online) 2235-2988
    ISSN 2235-2988
    DOI 10.3389/fcimb.2021.643638
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  9. Article ; Online: Circulating Tumor Cells in Colorectal Cancer: Detection Systems and Clinical Utility.

    Petrik, József / Verbanac, Donatella / Fabijanec, Marija / Hulina-Tomašković, Andrea / Čeri, Andrea / Somborac-Bačura, Anita / Petlevski, Roberta / Grdić Rajković, Marija / Rumora, Lada / Krušlin, Božo / Štefanović, Mario / Ljubičić, Neven / Baršić, Neven / Hanžek, Antonija / Bočkor, Luka / Ćelap, Ivana / Demirović, Alma / Barišić, Karmela

    International journal of molecular sciences

    2022  Volume 23, Issue 21

    Abstract: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide. The high mortality from CRC is mainly related to metastasis affecting distant organs and their function. Dissemination of tumor cells from the primary tumor and hematogeneous spread are ... ...

    Abstract Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide. The high mortality from CRC is mainly related to metastasis affecting distant organs and their function. Dissemination of tumor cells from the primary tumor and hematogeneous spread are considered crucial in the formation of tumor metastases. The analysis of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) and CTC clusters in the blood can be used for the early detection of invasive cancer. Moreover, CTCs have a prognostic significance in the monitoring of a malignant disease or the response to chemotherapy. This work presents an overview of the research conducted on CTCs with the aim of finding suitable detection systems and assessing the possibility of clinical applications in patients with CRC.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Neoplastic Cells, Circulating/pathology ; Cell Count ; Colorectal Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Colorectal Neoplasms/pathology ; Biomarkers, Tumor
    Chemical Substances Biomarkers, Tumor
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-11-05
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2019364-6
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    ISSN (online) 1422-0067
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    DOI 10.3390/ijms232113582
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  10. Article ; Online: Circulating Tumor Cells in Colorectal Cancer

    József Petrik / Donatella Verbanac / Marija Fabijanec / Andrea Hulina-Tomašković / Andrea Čeri / Anita Somborac-Bačura / Roberta Petlevski / Marija Grdić Rajković / Lada Rumora / Božo Krušlin / Mario Štefanović / Neven Ljubičić / Neven Baršić / Antonija Hanžek / Luka Bočkor / Ivana Ćelap / Alma Demirović / Karmela Barišić

    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Vol 23, Iss 13582, p

    Detection Systems and Clinical Utility

    2022  Volume 13582

    Abstract: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide. The high mortality from CRC is mainly related to metastasis affecting distant organs and their function. Dissemination of tumor cells from the primary tumor and hematogeneous spread are ... ...

    Abstract Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide. The high mortality from CRC is mainly related to metastasis affecting distant organs and their function. Dissemination of tumor cells from the primary tumor and hematogeneous spread are considered crucial in the formation of tumor metastases. The analysis of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) and CTC clusters in the blood can be used for the early detection of invasive cancer. Moreover, CTCs have a prognostic significance in the monitoring of a malignant disease or the response to chemotherapy. This work presents an overview of the research conducted on CTCs with the aim of finding suitable detection systems and assessing the possibility of clinical applications in patients with CRC.
    Keywords colorectal cancer ; liquid biopsy ; circulating tumor cells ; CTC clusters ; viable CTCs ; isolation techniques ; Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5 ; Chemistry ; QD1-999
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-11-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
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