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  1. Article ; Online: SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in primary antibody deficiencies: an overview on efficacy, immunogenicity, durability of immune response and safety.

    Cusa, Gabriella / Sardella, Germano / Garzi, Giulia / Firinu, Davide / Milito, Cinzia

    Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

    2023  Volume 24, Issue 1, Page(s) 37–43

    Abstract: Purpose of review: This review aims to summarize the current best knowledge on the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccination in vulnerable patients affected by primary antibody deficiencies (PADs), both in patients previously infected and vaccine-immunized, ... ...

    Abstract Purpose of review: This review aims to summarize the current best knowledge on the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccination in vulnerable patients affected by primary antibody deficiencies (PADs), both in patients previously infected and vaccine-immunized, focusing also on the durability, on the need for multiple booster doses and on the safety of anti-SARS-CoV-2 vaccines.
    Recent findings: Patients vaccinated for SARS-CoV2 have variable humoral response, still showing a tendency towards an increase in antibody titers, with factors such as booster doses, previous infections, age and specific genetic mutations influencing the outcome. Long-lasting cellular responses to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination instead, mostly of the T-cell type, have been observed. Overall, the duration of protection given by vaccinations is sufficient and increased upon further simulations. Furthermore, the safety profile in PID patients is excellent, with most adverse events being transient and mild and no major adverse event reported.
    Summary: Several studies have emphasized the benefit of vaccinating patients with PADs against the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the necessity of administering booster doses. This review, by gathering the most recent and significant data from the scientific literature, could be helpful in clinical practice in the management of disease prevention in patients affected by primary immunodeficiency and also serve as inspiration for further in-depth clinical research.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; COVID-19/prevention & control ; COVID-19 Vaccines/immunology ; Immunity ; Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases ; RNA, Viral ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Vaccination
    Chemical Substances COVID-19 Vaccines ; RNA, Viral
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-14
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Review ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2088710-3
    ISSN 1473-6322 ; 1528-4050
    ISSN (online) 1473-6322
    ISSN 1528-4050
    DOI 10.1097/ACI.0000000000000955
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  2. Article ; Online: Clinical management of patients with primary immunodeficiencies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Quinti, Isabella / Mezzaroma, Ivano / Milito, Cinzia

    Expert review of clinical immunology

    2021  Volume 17, Issue 2, Page(s) 163–168

    Abstract: ... ...

    Abstract Introduction
    MeSH term(s) COVID-19/diagnosis ; COVID-19/epidemiology ; COVID-19/prevention & control ; COVID-19/therapy ; Humans ; Immunization, Passive ; Practice Guidelines as Topic ; Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases/epidemiology ; Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases/therapy ; Remote Consultation ; SARS-CoV-2/isolation & purification
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-01-15
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2274260-8
    ISSN 1744-8409 ; 1744-666X
    ISSN (online) 1744-8409
    ISSN 1744-666X
    DOI 10.1080/1744666X.2021.1873767
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  3. Article ; Online: Genetic stability of Campylobacter coli in patients with primary antibody deficiencies.

    Milito, Cinzia / Quinti, Isabella

    The journal of allergy and clinical immunology. In practice

    2019  Volume 7, Issue 5, Page(s) 1707

    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Campylobacter Infections ; Campylobacter coli ; Humans ; Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-03-27
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Letter ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 2843237-X
    ISSN 2213-2201 ; 2213-2198
    ISSN (online) 2213-2201
    ISSN 2213-2198
    DOI 10.1016/j.jaip.2019.02.033
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  4. Article: Non-Infectious Pneumonitis and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in a Patient on Ustekinumab Treatment: Case Report and Literature Review.

    Cioffi, Valentina / Di Napoli, Giulia / Tozzi, Pierfrancesco / Martelli, Sabina / Bruno, Katia / Longo, Andrea / Buso, Helena / Pugliese, Francesco / Milito, Cinzia

    Life (Basel, Switzerland)

    2024  Volume 14, Issue 3

    Abstract: Ustekinumab is a monoclonal antibody targeting the p40 subunit of IL-12 and IL-23, approved for treating psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease. Despite a remarkable success in treating chronic inflammatory conditions and a ... ...

    Abstract Ustekinumab is a monoclonal antibody targeting the p40 subunit of IL-12 and IL-23, approved for treating psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease. Despite a remarkable success in treating chronic inflammatory conditions and a generally favorable safety profile, its role in inducing rare adverse events, such as interstitial pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), remains largely uncharted. We report a case of a 66-year-old male patient treated with Ustekinumab for severe psoriasis who, after almost two years of treatment, developed dyspnea, asthenia, and fever progressing to non-infectious pneumonia and ARDS leading to ICU admission. Moreover, we conducted a literature review on Ustekinumab-associated pulmonary complications. Our case underscores the importance of appropriate and long-term clinical monitoring in patients on Ustekinumab treatment, particularly considering the potential lung complications. The possibility of non-infectious pneumonitis should be considered alongside infectious causes, facilitating prompt management in the case of negative infectious screening. Additionally, the severity of ARDS underscores the importance of timely recognition and proper management. Further investigations are recommended to investigate the immunological basis of Ustekinumab-induced ARDS for designing appropriate monitoring strategies.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-16
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2662250-6
    ISSN 2075-1729
    ISSN 2075-1729
    DOI 10.3390/life14030394
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  5. Article: Insights into Facilitated Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin Use in Patients with Secondary Immunodeficiency Diseases: A FIGARO Subgroup Analysis.

    Dimou, Maria / Speletas, Matthaios / Milito, Cinzia / Pyzik, Aleksandra / Huscher, Dörte / Kamieniak, Marta / Pittrow, David / Borte, Michael

    Cancers

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 18

    Abstract: The Facilitated Immunoglobulin Administration Registry And Outcomes (FIGARO) Study was a European, multicenter, prospective, observational study conducted across Europe designed to provide insights on the clinical use and tolerability of facilitated ... ...

    Abstract The Facilitated Immunoglobulin Administration Registry And Outcomes (FIGARO) Study was a European, multicenter, prospective, observational study conducted across Europe designed to provide insights on the clinical use and tolerability of facilitated subcutaneous immunoglobulin (fSCIG). Data herein are reported for the cohort of patients with secondary immunodeficiency (SID), with a subgroup analysis by age. The SID cohort included 31 patients: 1 pediatric, 15 adult, and 15 older adult patients. Over the 36-month observation period, the median monthly dose of fSCIG (30 g) and median monthly infusion volume per patient (300 mL) remained constant in both adult-age cohorts. Serum trough levels tended to increase over time. Most patients required only one infusion site and could receive the full dose every 3-4 weeks. There was a trend toward self-administration at home. In the adult group, infusion site inflammation and headache were reported at the inclusion visit (
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-12
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2527080-1
    ISSN 2072-6694
    ISSN 2072-6694
    DOI 10.3390/cancers15184524
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  6. Article ; Online: COVID-19 in complex common variable immunodeficiency patients affected by lung diseases.

    Milito, Cinzia / Soccodato, Valentina / Auria, Stefania / Pulvirenti, Federica / Quinti, Isabella

    Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

    2021  Volume 21, Issue 6, Page(s) 535–544

    Abstract: Purpose of review: In the general population, the risk of severe COVID-19 is associated with old age, male sex, hypertension, obesity and chronic diseases. Chronic lung diseases are listed as additional risk factors for hospitalization and ICU admission. ...

    Abstract Purpose of review: In the general population, the risk of severe COVID-19 is associated with old age, male sex, hypertension, obesity and chronic diseases. Chronic lung diseases are listed as additional risk factors for hospitalization and ICU admission. The purpose of this review is to define whether chronic lung diseases, such as bronchiectasis and interstitial diseases, represent a risk for a severe SARS-CoV-2 infection in patients affected by common variable immunodeficiency (CVID), the most common symptomatic primary antibody defect.
    Recent findings: CVID patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection have been reported since the beginning of the pandemic with a wide range of clinical presentations ranging from asymptomatic to mild/moderate and severe COVID-19. The meta-analysis of 88 CVID cases described in large cohorts and case reports demonstrated that CVID patients with chronic lung involvement have an increased risk for severe COVID-19 in comparison to CVID without lung diseases (50 vs. 28%, relative risk 1.75, 95% confidence interval 1.04--2.92, P = 0.043). Differently from the general population, age and metabolic comorbidities did not represent a risk factor for severe course in this patient's population.
    Summary: Underlying chronic lung diseases but not age represent a risk factor for severe COVID-19 in CVID. Prompt therapeutic intervention should be adopted in SARS-CoV-2 positive CVID patients with chronic lung diseases independently of their age.
    MeSH term(s) Age Factors ; Bronchiectasis/epidemiology ; Bronchiectasis/immunology ; COVID-19/diagnosis ; COVID-19/immunology ; COVID-19/virology ; Chronic Disease/epidemiology ; Common Variable Immunodeficiency/complications ; Common Variable Immunodeficiency/immunology ; Disease Susceptibility ; Humans ; Lung Diseases, Interstitial/epidemiology ; Lung Diseases, Interstitial/immunology ; Risk Factors ; SARS-CoV-2/immunology ; SARS-CoV-2/isolation & purification ; Severity of Illness Index
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-09-25
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2088710-3
    ISSN 1473-6322 ; 1528-4050
    ISSN (online) 1473-6322
    ISSN 1528-4050
    DOI 10.1097/ACI.0000000000000789
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  7. Article ; Online: Clinical impact of transient lymphopenia.

    Petramala, Luigi / Milito, Cinzia / Sarlo, Francesca / Servello, Adriana / Circosta, Francesco / Marino, Luca / Sardella, Germano / Trapani, Piero / D'aguanno, Giulio / Cimo', Antonino / Galardo, Gioacchino / Letizia, Claudio

    Clinical and experimental medicine

    2024  Volume 24, Issue 1, Page(s) 77

    Abstract: Transient or persistent immunosuppression is a known risk factor for morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients. Aim of the present study is to evaluate the lymphopenia in patients admitted to the Emergency Unit of AOU Policlinico Umberto I, to ... ...

    Abstract Transient or persistent immunosuppression is a known risk factor for morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients. Aim of the present study is to evaluate the lymphopenia in patients admitted to the Emergency Unit of AOU Policlinico Umberto I, to investigate its prevalence at admission and the persistence during hospitalization until discharge. Possible correlations were evaluated between lymphopenia, diagnosis of admission, comorbidities and chronic treatments. In this study, 240 patients (142 men; 98 female; mean age 75.1 ± 15.1) were enrolled. Patients were divided into two groups according to the lymphocytes count at hospital admission, namely "Group A" with lymphopenia and "Group B" with values in the normal range. Moreover, the patients in group A were distinguished in relation to the regression or persistence of the lymphopenia assessed at the time of hospital discharge (Group A1: persistence; Group A2: normalization). Prevalence of lymphopenia at admission was 57%; Group A showed higher mean age and percentage of patients over 65 years of age; and none differences were observed regarding gender. Prevalence of lymphopenia at admission was 57%; Group A showed higher mean age and percentage of patients over 65 years of age; no differences were observed regarding gender. All subsets of the lymphocytes (CD4
    MeSH term(s) Male ; Humans ; Female ; Middle Aged ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Lymphopenia/epidemiology ; Patient Discharge ; Emergency Service, Hospital ; Risk Factors
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-17
    Publishing country Italy
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2053018-3
    ISSN 1591-9528 ; 1591-8890
    ISSN (online) 1591-9528
    ISSN 1591-8890
    DOI 10.1007/s10238-024-01340-0
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  8. Article: Reply to Özdemir, Ö. Allergic Disease with Selective IgA Deficiency. Comment on "Cinicola et al. The Allergic Phenotype of Children and Adolescents with Selective IgA Deficiency: A Longitudinal Monocentric Study.

    Cinicola, Bianca Laura / Brindisi, Giulia / Capponi, Martina / Gori, Alessandra / Loffredo, Lorenzo / De Castro, Giovanna / Anania, Caterina / Spalice, Alberto / Guido, Cristiana Alessia / Milito, Cinzia / Duse, Marzia / Quinti, Isabella / Pulvirenti, Federica / Zicari, Anna Maria

    Journal of clinical medicine

    2023  Volume 12, Issue 23

    Abstract: We carefully read the correspondence [ ... ]. ...

    Abstract We carefully read the correspondence [...].
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-22
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2662592-1
    ISSN 2077-0383
    ISSN 2077-0383
    DOI 10.3390/jcm12237224
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  9. Article ; Online: Age-dependent NK cell dysfunctions in severe COVID-19 patients.

    Fionda, Cinzia / Ruggeri, Silvia / Sciumè, Giuseppe / Laffranchi, Mattia / Quinti, Isabella / Milito, Cinzia / Palange, Paolo / Menichini, Ilaria / Sozzani, Silvano / Frati, Luigi / Gismondi, Angela / Santoni, Angela / Stabile, Helena

    Frontiers in immunology

    2022  Volume 13, Page(s) 1039120

    Abstract: Natural Killer (NK) cells are key innate effectors of antiviral immune response, and their activity changes in ageing and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. Here, we investigated the age-related changes of NK cell ... ...

    Abstract Natural Killer (NK) cells are key innate effectors of antiviral immune response, and their activity changes in ageing and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. Here, we investigated the age-related changes of NK cell phenotype and function during SARS-CoV-2 infection, by comparing adult and elderly patients both requiring mechanical ventilation. Adult patients had a reduced number of total NK cells, while elderly showed a peculiar skewing of NK cell subsets towards the CD56
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; COVID-19 ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Skin Diseases ; Killer Cells, Natural ; Transforming Growth Factor beta
    Chemical Substances Transforming Growth Factor beta
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-11-17
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2606827-8
    ISSN 1664-3224 ; 1664-3224
    ISSN (online) 1664-3224
    ISSN 1664-3224
    DOI 10.3389/fimmu.2022.1039120
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  10. Article ; Online: IgA Antibodies and IgA Deficiency in SARS-CoV-2 Infection.

    Quinti, Isabella / Mortari, Eva Piano / Fernandez Salinas, Ane / Milito, Cinzia / Carsetti, Rita

    Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology

    2021  Volume 11, Page(s) 655896

    Abstract: A large repertoire of IgA is produced by B lymphocytes with T-independent and T-dependent mechanisms useful in defense against pathogenic microorganisms and to reduce immune activation. IgA is active against several pathogens, including rotavirus, ... ...

    Abstract A large repertoire of IgA is produced by B lymphocytes with T-independent and T-dependent mechanisms useful in defense against pathogenic microorganisms and to reduce immune activation. IgA is active against several pathogens, including rotavirus, poliovirus, influenza virus, and SARS-CoV-2. It protects the epithelial barriers from pathogens and modulates excessive immune responses in inflammatory diseases. An early SARS-CoV-2 specific humoral response is dominated by IgA antibodies responses greatly contributing to virus neutralization. The lack of anti-SARS-Cov-2 IgA and secretory IgA (sIgA) might represent a possible cause of COVID-19 severity, vaccine failure, and possible cause of prolonged viral shedding in patients with Primary Antibody Deficiencies, including patients with Selective IgA Deficiency. Differently from other primary antibody deficiency entities, Selective IgA Deficiency occurs in the vast majority of patients as an asymptomatic condition, and it is often an unrecognized, Studies are needed to clarify the open questions raised by possible consequences of a lack of an IgA response to SARS-CoV-2.
    MeSH term(s) Antibodies, Neutralizing/blood ; Antibodies, Viral/blood ; COVID-19/immunology ; Humans ; IgA Deficiency ; Immunoglobulin A/blood ; SARS-CoV-2/immunology ; Virus Shedding
    Chemical Substances Antibodies, Neutralizing ; Antibodies, Viral ; Immunoglobulin A
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-04-06
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2619676-1
    ISSN 2235-2988 ; 2235-2988
    ISSN (online) 2235-2988
    ISSN 2235-2988
    DOI 10.3389/fcimb.2021.655896
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