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  1. Article ; Online: Acute Phase Protein Orosomucoid (Alpha-1-Acid Glycoprotein) Predicts Delayed Cerebral Ischemia and 3-Month Unfavorable Outcome after Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Zavori, Laszlo / Varnai, Reka / Molnar, Tihamer / Szirmay, Balazs / Farkas, Nelli / Schwarcz, Attila / Csecsei, Peter

    International journal of molecular sciences

    2023  Volume 24, Issue 20

    Abstract: The pathophysiology and consequences of early brain injury (EBI) after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) remain incompletely understood. This study aims to investigate the role of orosomucoid (ORM) in aSAH, its potential as a marker for assessing ...

    Abstract The pathophysiology and consequences of early brain injury (EBI) after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) remain incompletely understood. This study aims to investigate the role of orosomucoid (ORM) in aSAH, its potential as a marker for assessing the extent of EBI-induced damage, and its correlation with delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI) and functional recovery over a 3-month period. We collected serum specimens 72 h post-aSAH to measure ORM levels. The study included 151 aSAH patients and 105 healthy subjects. The serum ORM levels within the patient cohort significantly exceeded those in the control group (
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Subarachnoid Hemorrhage ; Orosomucoid ; Acute-Phase Proteins ; Brain Ischemia/complications ; Cerebral Infarction/complications
    Chemical Substances Orosomucoid ; Acute-Phase Proteins
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-17
    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/ijms242015267
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  2. Article ; Online: Biomarker Associations in Delayed Cerebral Ischemia after Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Spantler, Dora / Molnar, Tihamer / Simon, Diana / Berki, Timea / Buki, Andras / Schwarcz, Attila / Csecsei, Peter

    International journal of molecular sciences

    2022  Volume 23, Issue 15

    Abstract: The prognosis for patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) is heavily influenced by the development of delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI), but the adequate and effective therapy of DCI to this day has not been resolved. Multiplex serum ... ...

    Abstract The prognosis for patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) is heavily influenced by the development of delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI), but the adequate and effective therapy of DCI to this day has not been resolved. Multiplex serum biomarker studies may help to understand the pathophysiological processes underlying DCI. Samples were collected from patients with aSAH at two time points: (1) 24 h (Day 1) and (2) 5−7 days after ictus. Serum concentrations of eotaxin, FGF-2, FLT-3L, CX3CL1, Il-1b, IL-4, IP-10, MCP3, and MIP-1b were determined using a customized MILLIPLEX Human Cytokine/Chemokine/Growth Factor Panel A multiplex assay. The functional outcome was defined by the modified Rankin scale (favorable: 0−2, unfavorable: 3−6) measured on the 30th day after aSAH. One-hundred and twelve patients with aSAH were included in this study. The median level of CX3CL1 and MCP-3 measured on Days 5−7 were significantly higher in patients with DCI compared with those without DCI (CX3CL1: with DCI: 110.5 pg/mL, IQR: 82−201 vs. without DCI: 82.6, 58−119, p = 0.036; and MCP-3: with DCI: 22 pg/mL (0−32) vs. without DCI: 0 (0−11), p < 0.001). IP-10, MCP-3, and MIP-1b also showed significant associations with the functional outcome after aSAH. MCP-3 and CX3CL1 may play a role in the pathophysiology of DCI.
    MeSH term(s) Biomarkers ; Brain Ischemia/complications ; Cerebral Infarction/complications ; Chemokine CXCL10 ; Humans ; Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
    Chemical Substances Biomarkers ; Chemokine CXCL10
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-08-07
    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/ijms23158789
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  3. Article: Cystatin-c May Indicate Subclinical Renal Involvement, While Orosomucoid Is Associated with Fatigue in Patients with Long-COVID Syndrome.

    Zavori, Laszlo / Molnar, Tihamer / Varnai, Reka / Kanizsai, Andrea / Nagy, Lajos / Vadkerti, Bence / Szirmay, Balazs / Schwarcz, Attila / Csecsei, Peter

    Journal of personalized medicine

    2023  Volume 13, Issue 2

    Abstract: Long-COVID syndrome is associated with high healthcare costs, but its pathophysiology is not yet fully understood. Inflammation, renal impairment or disturbance of the NO system emerge as potential pathogenetic factors. We aimed to investigate the ... ...

    Abstract Long-COVID syndrome is associated with high healthcare costs, but its pathophysiology is not yet fully understood. Inflammation, renal impairment or disturbance of the NO system emerge as potential pathogenetic factors. We aimed to investigate the relationship between symptoms of long-COVID syndrome and serum levels of cystatin-c (CYSC), orosomucoid (ORM), l-arginine, symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA) and asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA). A total of 114 patients suffering from long-COVID syndrome were included in this observational cohort study. We found that serum CYSC was independently associated with the anti-spike immunoglobulin (S-Ig) serum level (OR: 5.377, 95% CI: 1.822-12.361;
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-19
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2662248-8
    ISSN 2075-4426
    ISSN 2075-4426
    DOI 10.3390/jpm13020371
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  4. Article ; Online: Mitochondrial dysfunction in long COVID: mechanisms, consequences, and potential therapeutic approaches.

    Molnar, Tihamer / Lehoczki, Andrea / Fekete, Monika / Varnai, Reka / Zavori, Laszlo / Erdo-Bonyar, Szabina / Simon, Diana / Berki, Tímea / Csecsei, Peter / Ezer, Erzsebet

    GeroScience

    2024  

    Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has introduced the medical community to the phenomenon of long COVID, a condition characterized by persistent symptoms following the resolution of the acute phase of infection. Among the myriad of ... ...

    Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has introduced the medical community to the phenomenon of long COVID, a condition characterized by persistent symptoms following the resolution of the acute phase of infection. Among the myriad of symptoms reported by long COVID sufferers, chronic fatigue, cognitive disturbances, and exercise intolerance are predominant, suggesting systemic alterations beyond the initial viral pathology. Emerging evidence has pointed to mitochondrial dysfunction as a potential underpinning mechanism contributing to the persistence and diversity of long COVID symptoms. This review aims to synthesize current findings related to mitochondrial dysfunction in long COVID, exploring its implications for cellular energy deficits, oxidative stress, immune dysregulation, metabolic disturbances, and endothelial dysfunction. Through a comprehensive analysis of the literature, we highlight the significance of mitochondrial health in the pathophysiology of long COVID, drawing parallels with similar clinical syndromes linked to post-infectious states in other diseases where mitochondrial impairment has been implicated. We discuss potential therapeutic strategies targeting mitochondrial function, including pharmacological interventions, lifestyle modifications, exercise, and dietary approaches, and emphasize the need for further research and collaborative efforts to advance our understanding and management of long COVID. This review underscores the critical role of mitochondrial dysfunction in long COVID and calls for a multidisciplinary approach to address the gaps in our knowledge and treatment options for those affected by this condition.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-26
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2886586-8
    ISSN 2509-2723 ; 2509-2715
    ISSN (online) 2509-2723
    ISSN 2509-2715
    DOI 10.1007/s11357-024-01165-5
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  5. Article: Serum Level of Anti-Nucleocapsid, but Not Anti-Spike Antibody, Is Associated with Improvement of Long COVID Symptoms.

    Varnai, Reka / Molnar, Tihamer / Zavori, Laszlo / Tőkés-Füzesi, Margit / Illes, Zsolt / Kanizsai, Andrea / Csecsei, Peter

    Vaccines

    2022  Volume 10, Issue 2

    Abstract: Background: Long COVID is a condition characterized by long-term sequelae persisting after the typical convalescence period of COVID-19. Previous reports have suggested the role of an unsatisfactory immune response and impaired viral clearance in the ... ...

    Abstract Background: Long COVID is a condition characterized by long-term sequelae persisting after the typical convalescence period of COVID-19. Previous reports have suggested the role of an unsatisfactory immune response and impaired viral clearance in the pathogenesis of long COVID syndrome. We focused on potential associations between post-vaccination changes of antibody titers and the severity of long COVID symptoms and factors influencing the state of remission observed in patients with long COVID after vaccination.
    Methods: The severity of long COVID symptoms and serum anti-SARS-CoV-2 spike (S-Ig) and nucleocapsid (NC-Ig) levels were assessed in 107 post-COVID subjects at two time points: at baseline, and 17-24 weeks later. Besides, vaccination status was also assessed. Symptoms were evaluated based on the Chalder fatigue scale (CFQ-11) and visual analogue scale (VAS).
    Results: Serum level of S-Ig and NC-Ig at baseline were significantly higher in the patients with non-severe fatigue than those with severe fatigue, and this difference remained significant at follow-up in the case of NC-Ig. NC-Ig level above median was as an independent predictor for complete remission at follow-up. The difference in NC-Ig levels in subgroup analyses (severe fatigue vs. non-severe fatigue; complete remission vs. incomplete remission or progression) was found to be significant only in patients who received vaccination.
    Conclusions: The immune response against the SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid may play a more important role than the spike in the course of long-term COVID syndrome.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-21
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2703319-3
    ISSN 2076-393X
    ISSN 2076-393X
    DOI 10.3390/vaccines10020165
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  6. Article: Fever after Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 with mRNA-Based Vaccine Associated with Higher Antibody Levels during 6 Months Follow-Up.

    Kanizsai, Andrea / Molnar, Tihamer / Varnai, Reka / Zavori, Laszlo / Tőkés-Füzesi, Margit / Szalai, Zoltan / Berecz, Janos / Csecsei, Peter

    Vaccines

    2022  Volume 10, Issue 3

    Abstract: Background: The effect of post-vaccination adverse events on immunogenicity is unknown. We aimed to explore relationship between post-vaccination adverse reactions and antibody levels during 6-month follow-up.: Methods: Blood was serially drawn from ... ...

    Abstract Background: The effect of post-vaccination adverse events on immunogenicity is unknown. We aimed to explore relationship between post-vaccination adverse reactions and antibody levels during 6-month follow-up.
    Methods: Blood was serially drawn from healthcare workers after the second dose of BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine (Day 12, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, and 180) and anti-SARS-CoV-2 spike IgG (S-IgG) levels were measured. Following each vaccine dose, volunteers completed a questionnaire regarding adverse reactions (symptomatic vs. asymptomatic groups).
    Results: A total of 395 subjects received the second dose of the vaccine. The main results were as follows: (i) fever after the 2nd dose was independently associated with the median S-IgG level at all follow-up time points; (ii) significantly higher S-IgG levels were observed in the symptomatic group of patients without prior COVID-19 infection throughout the entire follow-up period; (iii) prior COVID-19 positivity resulted in higher S-IgG levels only in the asymptomatic group from Day 90 of the follow-up period; (iv) both prior COVID-19 disease with asymptomatic status and symptomatic status without prior COVID-19 infection resulted in similar S-IgG antibody levels; (v) significantly lower serum S-IgG levels were observed in smokers.
    Conclusion: Fever may play an important role in the post-vaccination immune response in the long term.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-14
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2703319-3
    ISSN 2076-393X
    ISSN 2076-393X
    DOI 10.3390/vaccines10030447
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  7. Article: Serum Periostin May Help to Identify Patients with Poor Collaterals in the Hyperacute Phase of Ischemic Stroke.

    Spantler, Dora / Csecsei, Peter / Borocz, Katalin / Berki, Timea / Zavori, Laszlo / Schwarcz, Attila / Lenzser, Gabor / Molnar, Tihamer

    Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)

    2022  Volume 12, Issue 8

    Abstract: Background: Periostin is a glycoprotein that mediates cell functions in the extracellular matrix and appears to be a promising biomarker in neurological damage, such as ischemic stroke (IS). We aimed to measure serum periostin levels in the hyperacute ... ...

    Abstract Background: Periostin is a glycoprotein that mediates cell functions in the extracellular matrix and appears to be a promising biomarker in neurological damage, such as ischemic stroke (IS). We aimed to measure serum periostin levels in the hyperacute phase of ischemic stroke to explore its predictive power in identification of patients with poor collaterals (ASPECT < 6). Methods: We prospectively enrolled 122 patients with acute ischemic stroke within the first 6 h after onset. The early ischemic changes were evaluated by calculating ASPECT score on admission using a native CT scan. An unfavorable outcome was defined as the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) > 2 at 90 days follow-up. Blood samples were collected on admission immediately after CT scan and periostin serum concentrations were determined by ELISA. Results: The admission concentration of serum periostin was significantly higher in patients with unfavorable outcome than in patients with favorable outcome (615 ng/L, IQR: 443−1070 vs. 390 ng/L, 260−563, p < 0.001). In a binary logistic regression model, serum periostin level was a significant predictor for ASPECT < 6 status on admission, within 6 h after stroke onset (OR, 5.911; CI, 0.990−0.999; p = 0.015). Conclusion: Admission periostin levels can help to identify patients who are not suitable for neurointervention, especially if advanced neuroimaging is not available.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-08-11
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2662336-5
    ISSN 2075-4418
    ISSN 2075-4418
    DOI 10.3390/diagnostics12081942
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  8. Article: General Anesthesia-Related Drop in Diastolic Blood Pressure May Impact the Long-Term Outcome in Stroke Patients Undergoing Thrombectomy.

    Abada, Alan / Csecsei, Peter / Ezer, Erzsebet / Lenzser, Gabor / Hegyi, Peter / Szolics, Alex / Merei, Akos / Szentesi, Andrea / Molnar, Tihamer

    Journal of clinical medicine

    2022  Volume 11, Issue 11

    Abstract: Background: Several factors affect the efficacy of endovascular thrombectomy (EVT); however, the anesthesia-related factors have not been fully explored. We aimed to identify independent predictors of outcome by analyzing procedural factors based on a ... ...

    Abstract Background: Several factors affect the efficacy of endovascular thrombectomy (EVT); however, the anesthesia-related factors have not been fully explored. We aimed to identify independent predictors of outcome by analyzing procedural factors based on a multicentric stroke registry. Methods: Data of consecutive patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) were extracted from the prospective STAY ALIVE stroke registry. Demographic, clinical, and periprocedural factors including hemodynamic values were analyzed in patients undergoing thrombectomy with either general anesthesia (GA) or conscious sedation (CS). Independent predictors of outcome both at 30 and 90 days based on the modified Rankin Scale (mRS: 0−2 as favorable outcome) were also explored. Results: A total of 199 patients (GA: 76 (38%) vs. CS: 117 (59%); in addition, six patients were converted from CS to GA) were included. The minimum value of systolic, diastolic, and mean arterial pressure was significantly lower in the GA compared to the CS group, and GA was associated with a longer onset to EVT time and a higher drop in all hemodynamic variables (all, p < 0.001). A higher drop in diastolic blood pressure (DBP) was even independently associated with a poor 90-day outcome (p = 0.024). Conclusion: A GA-related drop in DBP may independently predict a poor long-term outcome in stroke patients undergoing thrombectomy.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-25
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2662592-1
    ISSN 2077-0383
    ISSN 2077-0383
    DOI 10.3390/jcm11112997
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  9. Article ; Online: Detailed severity assessment of Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale to detect large vessel occlusion in acute ischemic stroke.

    Tarkanyi, Gabor / Csecsei, Peter / Szegedi, Istvan / Feher, Evelin / Annus, Adam / Molnar, Tihamer / Szapary, Laszlo

    BMC emergency medicine

    2020  Volume 20, Issue 1, Page(s) 64

    Abstract: Background: Selecting stroke patients with large vessel occlusion (LVO) based on prehospital stroke scales could provide a faster triage and transportation to a comprehensive stroke centre resulting a favourable outcome. We aimed here to explore the ... ...

    Abstract Background: Selecting stroke patients with large vessel occlusion (LVO) based on prehospital stroke scales could provide a faster triage and transportation to a comprehensive stroke centre resulting a favourable outcome. We aimed here to explore the detailed severity assessment of Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale (CPSS) to improve its ability to detect LVO in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients.
    Methods: A cross-sectional analysis was performed in a prospectively collected registry of consecutive patients with first ever AIS admitted within 6 h after symptom onset. On admission stroke severity was assessed using the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and the presence of LVO was confirmed by computed tomography angiography (CTA) as an endpoint. A detailed version of CPSS (d-CPSS) was designed based on the severity assessment of CPSS items derived from NIHSS. The ability of this scale to confirm an LVO was compared to CPSS and NIHSS respectively.
    Results: Using a ROC analysis, the AUC value of d-CPSS was significantly higher compared to the AUC value of CPSS itself (0.788 vs. 0.633, p < 0.001) and very similar to the AUC of NIHSS (0.795, p = 0.510). An optimal cut-off score was found as d-CPSS≥5 to discriminate the presence of LVO (sensitivity: 69.9%, specificity: 75.2%).
    Conclusion: A detailed severity assessment of CPSS items (upper extremity weakness, facial palsy and speech disturbance) could significantly increase the ability of CPSS to discriminate the presence of LVO in AIS patients.
    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Arterial Occlusive Diseases/diagnosis ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Diagnosis, Differential ; Emergency Medical Services/organization & administration ; Female ; Humans ; Ischemic Stroke/diagnosis ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Predictive Value of Tests ; Prospective Studies ; Registries ; Severity of Illness Index ; Triage
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-08-24
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ISSN 1471-227X
    ISSN (online) 1471-227X
    DOI 10.1186/s12873-020-00360-9
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  10. Article: Adverse Reactions after Booster SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Have Less Impact on Antibody Response than after Basic Vaccination Scheme.

    Kanizsai, Andrea / Zavori, Laszlo / Molnar, Tihamer / Tőkés-Füzesi, Margit / Szalai, Zoltan / Berecz, Janos / Varnai, Reka / Peterfi, Zoltan / Schwarcz, Attila / Csecsei, Peter

    Vaccines

    2023  Volume 11, Issue 1

    Abstract: Background: It is known that adverse reactions following SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations show a positive correlation with the subsequent antibody titer. However, it is not clear how the adverse reactions following the booster vaccination are related to the ... ...

    Abstract Background: It is known that adverse reactions following SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations show a positive correlation with the subsequent antibody titer. However, it is not clear how the adverse reactions following the booster vaccination are related to the antibody levels that can be measured after a 3rd dose. The primary goal of this study was to investigate whether the adverse reactions following the booster vaccination show a correlation with subsequent antibody levels.
    Methods: Adverse reactions occurring within 7 days after the 3rd vaccination were recorded and the anti-SARS-CoV-2 spike protein immunoglobulin (Ig) level in the venous blood was measured on post-vaccination 14th, 60th and 120th days.
    Results: A total of 218 volunteers were included in the study.
    Main findings: (i) The adverse reactions that appeared after the booster dose did not show a positive correlation with the subsequent antibody level, except a correlation in the case of fever; (ii) there were more symptomatic patients in the group receiving heterologous booster vaccine, (iii) fever after the 2nd dose was independently associated with a reduction in the likelihood of COVID-19 positivity after the booster dose.
    Conclusion: No adverse reactions, but fever showed a correlation with the antibody level after the booster SARS-CoV-2 vaccine.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-15
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2703319-3
    ISSN 2076-393X
    ISSN 2076-393X
    DOI 10.3390/vaccines11010182
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