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  1. Article ; Online: Blood Transcriptomics Identifies Multiple Gene Expression Pathways Associated with the Clinical Efficacy of

    Demšar Luzar, Ajda / Korošec, Peter / Košnik, Mitja / Zidarn, Mihaela / Rijavec, Matija

    International journal of molecular sciences

    2024  Volume 25, Issue 6

    Abstract: Allergen-specific venom immunotherapy (VIT) is a well-established therapy ... ...

    Abstract Allergen-specific venom immunotherapy (VIT) is a well-established therapy for
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Humans ; Arthropod Venoms ; Hymenoptera/genetics ; Desensitization, Immunologic/methods ; Hypersensitivity/therapy ; Treatment Outcome ; Immunotherapy ; Biomarkers ; Gene Expression Profiling ; Gene Expression
    Chemical Substances Arthropod Venoms ; Biomarkers
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-20
    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/ijms25063499
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  2. Article ; Online: The CC2D2B is a novel genetic modifier of the clinical phenotype in patients with hereditary angioedema due to C1 inhibitor deficiency.

    Rupar, Nina / Šelb, Julij / Košnik, Mitja / Zidarn, Mihaela / Andrejević, Slađana / Čulav, Ljerka / Grivčeva-Panovska, Vesna / Korošec, Peter / Rijavec, Matija

    Gene

    2024  Volume 919, Page(s) 148496

    Abstract: Hereditary angioedema due to C1 inhibitor deficiency (HAE-C1-INH) is a rare genetic disorder caused by pathogenic variants in the SERPING1 gene and characterised by swelling and a highly variable clinical phenotype. We aimed to identify novel modifying ... ...

    Abstract Hereditary angioedema due to C1 inhibitor deficiency (HAE-C1-INH) is a rare genetic disorder caused by pathogenic variants in the SERPING1 gene and characterised by swelling and a highly variable clinical phenotype. We aimed to identify novel modifying genetic factors predisposing to the clinical symptoms. We performed whole exome sequencing (WES) and comprehensive bioinformatic analysis in symptomatic and asymptomatic (three duos) family members with HAE-C1-INH. Selected variants identified using WES (present in all asymptomatic and absent in symptomatic patients) were determined using Sanger sequencing. We included 88 clinically well-characterised HAE-C1-INH patients from south-eastern Europe (nine asymptomatic) from 42 unrelated families. We identified 39 variants in 23 genes (ANKRD36C, ARGFX, CC2D2B, IL5RA, IRF2BP2, LGR6, MRPL45, MUC3A, NPIPA1, NRG1, OR5M1, OR5M3, OR5M10, OR8U3, PLCL1, PRSS3, PSKH2, PTPRA, RTP4, SEZ6, SLC25A5, VWA3A, and ZNF790). We selected variants in CC2D2B and PLCL1, which were analysed using Sanger sequencing in the entire group of HAE-C1-INH. We found significant differences in the frequencies of the CC2D2B c.190A>G (rs17383738) variant between symptomatic and asymptomatic patients, where heterozygotes were more common in asymptomatic HAE-C1-INH patients in comparison to symptomatic patients (55 % vs 23%; P = 0.049, OR = 4.24, 95% CI 1.07-14.69). Our study identified novel genetic factors that modify the clinical variability of HAE-C1-INH. We further demonstrated, in a large cohort, the importance of the CC2D2B gene as a disease-modifying factor. Based on linkage disequilibrium analysis, the CCNJ and ZNF518A genes might also be involved in the clinical variability of HAE-C1-INH.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-27
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 391792-7
    ISSN 1879-0038 ; 0378-1119
    ISSN (online) 1879-0038
    ISSN 0378-1119
    DOI 10.1016/j.gene.2024.148496
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  3. Article ; Online: Length of hospital stay and survival of hospitalized COVID-19 patients during the second wave of the pandemic

    Rozman Aleš / Rituper Boštjan / Kačar Mark / Kopač Peter / Zidarn Mihaela / Pohar Perme Maja

    Slovenian Journal of Public Health, Vol 61, Iss 4, Pp 201-

    A single centre retrospective study from Slovenia

    2022  Volume 208

    Abstract: As of writing, there are no publications pertaining to the prediction of COVID-19-related outcomes and length of stay in patients from Slovene hospitals. ...

    Abstract As of writing, there are no publications pertaining to the prediction of COVID-19-related outcomes and length of stay in patients from Slovene hospitals.
    Keywords covid-19 ; mortality ; length of stay ; intensive care units ; hospital wards ; umrljivost ; trajanje hospitalizacije ; intenzivni oddelki ; bolnišnični oddelki ; Public aspects of medicine ; RA1-1270
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-09-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Sciendo
    Document type Article ; Online
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  4. Article: Length of Hospital Stay and Survival of Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients During the Second Wave of the Pandemic: A Single Centre Retrospective Study from Slovenia.

    Rozman, Aleš / Rituper, Boštjan / Kačar, Mark / Kopač, Peter / Zidarn, Mihaela / Pohar Perme, Maja

    Zdravstveno varstvo

    2022  Volume 61, Issue 4, Page(s) 201–208

    Abstract: Background: As of writing, there are no publications pertaining to the prediction of COVID-19-related outcomes and length of stay in patients from Slovene hospitals.: Objectives: To evaluate the length of regular ward and ICU stays and assess the ... ...

    Abstract Background: As of writing, there are no publications pertaining to the prediction of COVID-19-related outcomes and length of stay in patients from Slovene hospitals.
    Objectives: To evaluate the length of regular ward and ICU stays and assess the survival of COVID-19 patients to develop better prediction models to forecast hospital capacity and staffing demands in possible further pandemic peaks.
    Methods: In this retrospective, single-site study we analysed the length of stay and survival of all patients, hospitalized due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) at the peak of the second wave, between November 18th 2020 and January 27th 2021 at the University Clinic Golnik, Slovenia.
    Results: Out of 407 included patients, 59% were male. The median length of stay on regular wards was 7.5 (IQR 5-13) days, and the median ICU length of stay was 6 (IQR 4-11) days. Age, male sex, and ICU stay were significantly associated with a higher risk of death. The probability of dying in 21 days at the regular ward was 14.4% (95% CI [10.9-18%]) and at the ICU it was 43.6% (95% CI [19.3-51.8%]).
    Conclusion: The survival of COVID-19 is strongly affected by age, sex, and the fact that a patient had to be admitted to ICU, while the length of hospital bed occupancy is very similar across different demographic groups. Knowing the length of stay and admission rate to ICU is important for proper planning of resources during an epidemic.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-09-28
    Publishing country Poland
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 0351-0026
    ISSN 0351-0026
    DOI 10.2478/sjph-2022-0027
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  5. Article ; Online: Hymenoptera

    Demšar Luzar, Ajda / Korošec, Peter / Košnik, Mitja / Zidarn, Mihaela / Rijavec, Matija

    Cells

    2021  Volume 10, Issue 7

    Abstract: ... ...

    Abstract Hymenoptera
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Arthropod Venoms/immunology ; Desensitization, Immunologic ; Humans ; Immune Tolerance ; Models, Biological ; Models, Immunological ; Time Factors
    Chemical Substances Arthropod Venoms
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-06-22
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2661518-6
    ISSN 2073-4409 ; 2073-4409
    ISSN (online) 2073-4409
    ISSN 2073-4409
    DOI 10.3390/cells10071575
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  6. Article ; Online: Usefulness of rapid antigen testing for SARS-CoV-2 screening of healthcare workers: a pilot study.

    Šterbenc, Anja / Tomič, Viktorija / Bidovec Stojković, Urška / Vrankar, Katja / Rozman, Aleš / Zidarn, Mihaela

    Clinical and experimental medicine

    2021  Volume 22, Issue 1, Page(s) 157–160

    Abstract: Background: Identification of infected healthcare workers (HCWs) is an important step in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission control. Rapid antigen tests (RATs) are considered an important addition to molecular ... ...

    Abstract Background: Identification of infected healthcare workers (HCWs) is an important step in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission control. Rapid antigen tests (RATs) are considered an important addition to molecular tests in diagnosing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), mainly because of their fast turnaround time, easier analytical procedure and lower price. However, real-life studies on the usefulness of such testing for screening of HCWs are limited.
    Methods: Physicians, nurses and hospital attendants currently working at the University Clinic of Respiratory and Allergic Diseases Golnik were invited to participate in the pilot study. Nasopharyngeal swabs were obtained three times per week for two consecutive weeks and tested with a point-of-care RAT and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Serum samples were obtained at the beginning of the study and 2 weeks after the last swab was collected to evaluate the serological status.
    Results: A total of 191 nasopharyngeal swabs from 36 HCWs were obtained. None of the samples tested was positive for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 antigen, whereas two HCWs tested positive on RT-PCR. Of these, one HCW had a newly identified SARS-CoV-2 infection, whereas RT-PCR probably detected a previous but recent infection in the other HCW.
    Conclusion: Based on the results of this pilot study, it is unlikely that RAT will reliably detect novel SARS-CoV-2 infections among asymptomatic HCWs despite serial sampling. Although RT-PCR-based screening of HCWs may not be feasible due to high sample volume, molecular methods may identify SARS-CoV-2-infected HCWs already during the presymptomatic stage. Trial registration number NCT04716088, 19.1.2021, retrospectively registered.
    MeSH term(s) COVID-19 ; Health Personnel ; Humans ; Mass Screening/methods ; Pilot Projects ; SARS-CoV-2
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-05-22
    Publishing country Italy
    Document type Letter
    ZDB-ID 2053018-3
    ISSN 1591-9528 ; 1591-8890
    ISSN (online) 1591-9528
    ISSN 1591-8890
    DOI 10.1007/s10238-021-00722-y
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  7. Article ; Online: Increased Focus on Internal Body Sensations Is Associated with Higher Patient-Perceived Severity of Allergic Rhinitis.

    Cvelbar Vozelj, Maja / Kačar, Mark / Bajec, Katarina Barbara / Šelb, Julij / Koren, Ana / Zidarn, Nuša / Korošec, Peter / Zidarn, Mihaela

    International archives of allergy and immunology

    2022  Volume 184, Issue 2, Page(s) 194–198

    Abstract: Background: Monitoring allergic rhinitis (AR) severity with objective biomarkers is important for the clinical management of patients as well as for research purposes. The most commonly used tool for the assessment of AR severity is the Total Nasal ... ...

    Abstract Background: Monitoring allergic rhinitis (AR) severity with objective biomarkers is important for the clinical management of patients as well as for research purposes. The most commonly used tool for the assessment of AR severity is the Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS). Objective biomarkers like skin prick test size or specific IgE levels do not correlate with TNSS.
    Objective: We hypothesize that the psychological factors are the missing link between patient-perceived severity of AR and objective biomarkers.
    Method: Thirty-nine patients (median age: 34 years; 21 [54%] female) with grass pollen-related AR were enrolled in our study. Patients allergic for perennial allergens and allergens with potentially overlapping seasons including cypress, ash/olive, plane, and nettle families were excluded. Patient-reported outcomes included symptom score, medication scores, combined score, and Juniper Mini Rhinitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (minRQLQ). Psychometric evaluation was performed using 5 different psychological questionnaires that measure 13 different psychological factors.
    Results: There was a significant correlation between the symptom score and private body consciousness (r = 0.50, p = 0.001) and neuroticism (R = 0.41 and p = 0.01). There was also a statistically significant correlation between the combined score and private body consciousness (r = 0.49 and p = 0.001) and with perceiving and understanding emotions (r = 0.34 and p = 0.04). The miniRQLQ score had a positive correlation with private body consciousness (r = 0.55 and p = 0.002) and observing (r = 0.42 and p = 0.02).
    Conclusions: Our data suggest that patients who are more aware of internal stimuli, as well as those who are highly self-conscious and somatically concerned tend to experience more severe AR symptoms.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Female ; Adult ; Male ; Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal/diagnosis ; Quality of Life ; Allergens ; Rhinitis, Allergic/diagnosis ; Biomarkers ; Sensation
    Chemical Substances Allergens ; Biomarkers
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-11-03
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1108932-5
    ISSN 1423-0097 ; 1018-2438
    ISSN (online) 1423-0097
    ISSN 1018-2438
    DOI 10.1159/000527031
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  8. Article ; Online: Patch testing with the European baseline series and 10 added allergens: Single-centre study of 748 patients.

    Bizjak, Mojca / Adamič, Katja / Bajrovič, Nissera / Eržen, Renato / Jošt, Maja / Kopač, Peter / Košnik, Mitja / Lalek, Nika / Zidarn, Mihaela / Dinevski, Dejan

    Contact dermatitis

    2022  Volume 87, Issue 5, Page(s) 439–446

    Abstract: Background: The European baseline series (EBS) of contact allergens is subject to change. An allergen is considered for inclusion when routine patch testing of patients with suspected contact dermatitis results in ≥0.5% prevalence rate.: Objectives: ... ...

    Abstract Background: The European baseline series (EBS) of contact allergens is subject to change. An allergen is considered for inclusion when routine patch testing of patients with suspected contact dermatitis results in ≥0.5% prevalence rate.
    Objectives: We aimed to determine the frequency of sensitizations to 30 EBS allergens and 10 locally added allergens. Additionally, we assessed the strength and evolution of reactions to all tested allergens and co-reactivity of additional allergens.
    Methods: Patch testing with our baseline series of 40 allergens was done in 748 consecutive adults. Tests were applied to the upper back and removed by patients after 48 h. Readings were done on Day 3 (D3) and D6 or D7 (D6/7). Positive reactions fulfilled the criteria of at least one plus (+) reaction. A retrospective analysis was done.
    Results: Eight allergens not listed in the EBS had ≥0.5% prevalence rate (i.e., cocamidopropyl betaine, thiomersal, disperse blue mix 106/124, 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol, diazolidinyl urea, propylene glycol, Compositae mix II and dexamethasone-21-phosphate), and 16.6% of positive reactions would have been missed without D6/7 readings.
    Conclusion: We propose further studies to evaluate whether cocamidopropyl betaine, disperse blue mix 106/124, 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol, diazolidinyl urea and Compositae mix II need to be added to the EBS.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Allergens/adverse effects ; Betaine/analogs & derivatives ; Dermatitis, Allergic Contact/diagnosis ; Dermatitis, Allergic Contact/epidemiology ; Dermatitis, Allergic Contact/etiology ; Dexamethasone ; Humans ; Nitroparaffins ; Patch Tests/methods ; Phosphates ; Propane/analogs & derivatives ; Propylene Glycols ; Retrospective Studies ; Thimerosal ; Urea/analogs & derivatives
    Chemical Substances Allergens ; Nitroparaffins ; Phosphates ; Propylene Glycols ; Thimerosal (2225PI3MOV) ; Betaine (3SCV180C9W) ; cocamidopropyl betaine (5OCF3O11KX) ; Dexamethasone (7S5I7G3JQL) ; Urea (8W8T17847W) ; 2-nitropropane (GKV234L2QH) ; diazolidinylurea (H5RIZ3MPW4) ; Propane (T75W9911L6)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-07-08
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 193121-0
    ISSN 1600-0536 ; 0105-1873
    ISSN (online) 1600-0536
    ISSN 0105-1873
    DOI 10.1111/cod.14178
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  9. Article ; Online: Glycosylation enhances allergenic activity of major bee venom allergen Api m 1 by adding IgE epitopes.

    Gattinger, Pia / Bidovec-Stojkovic, Urska / Zidarn, Mihaela / Korosec, Peter / Valenta, Rudolf / Mittermann, Irene

    The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology

    2020  Volume 147, Issue 4, Page(s) 1502–1504.e5

    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-10-09
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Letter ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 121011-7
    ISSN 1097-6825 ; 1085-8725 ; 0091-6749
    ISSN (online) 1097-6825 ; 1085-8725
    ISSN 0091-6749
    DOI 10.1016/j.jaci.2020.10.002
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  10. Article ; Online: Biomarkers of the Severity of Honeybee Sting Reactions and the Severity and Threshold of Systemic Adverse Events During Immunotherapy.

    Kopač, Peter / Custovic, Adnan / Zidarn, Mihaela / Šilar, Mira / Šelb, Julij / Bajrović, Nissera / Eržen, Renato / Košnik, Mitja / Korošec, Peter

    The journal of allergy and clinical immunology. In practice

    2021  Volume 9, Issue 8, Page(s) 3157–3163.e5

    Abstract: Background: A biomarker that could identify individuals at high risk for severe honeybee sting allergic reaction and/or systemic adverse events (SAEs) during venom immunotherapy (VIT) would improve the management of patients with honeybee (HB) venom ... ...

    Abstract Background: A biomarker that could identify individuals at high risk for severe honeybee sting allergic reaction and/or systemic adverse events (SAEs) during venom immunotherapy (VIT) would improve the management of patients with honeybee (HB) venom allergy.
    Objective: To identify biomarkers for risk of severe sting reactions or SAEs during VIT.
    Methods: We recruited 332 patients undergoing HB VIT. We ascertained predictors of the severity of the field-sting reaction and the severity and threshold of SAEs during VIT. We assessed the use of cardiovascular medications; baseline serum tryptase (BST) levels; specific IgEs to HB venom, rApi m 1, and rApi m 10; and basophil activation test (BAT) response.
    Results: Significant and independent predictors of a severe HB field-sting reaction were age (P = .008), an absence of skin symptoms (P = .001), BST (P = .014), and BAT response at an HB venom concentration of 0.1 μg/mL (P = .001). Predictors of severe SAEs during HB VIT were age (P = .025), BST (P = .006), and BAT response (P = .001). BAT response was also an individual and significant predictor of any SAEs and SAEs at a low cumulative allergen dose (median, 55 μg) during VIT build-up (P < .001). The use of β-blockers and angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors and specific IgE levels were not associated with the severity of HB field-sting reactions or VIT SAEs.
    Conclusions: BST and basophil activation are independent risk factors for severe HB sting anaphylaxis and SAEs during HB VIT. BAT response was the best biomarker for any SAEs and a lower threshold of SAEs during HB VIT. These risk factors can help guide recommendations for VIT and overcome systemic reactions to HB VIT.
    MeSH term(s) Anaphylaxis/diagnosis ; Animals ; Bee Venoms ; Bees ; Biomarkers ; Desensitization, Immunologic ; Humans ; Insect Bites and Stings/diagnosis
    Chemical Substances Bee Venoms ; Biomarkers
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-05-04
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2843237-X
    ISSN 2213-2201 ; 2213-2198
    ISSN (online) 2213-2201
    ISSN 2213-2198
    DOI 10.1016/j.jaip.2021.04.045
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