Abstract: Chronic lymphoproliferative disorder of natural killer cells (CLPDNK) is a rare heterogenous indolent disorder comprising a persistent peripheral blood cell count of more than ≥2 × 109/L natural killer cells for over 6 months. We report an unusual case of cutaneous neural infiltration as a manifestation of CLPDNK. A 52-year-old woman with a background of CLPDNK was referred to dermatology with a painful rash primarily affecting her back. Skin biopsies revealed a neurotropic atypical lymphoid infiltration. Results of immunohistochemistry studies showed CD8, CD56, granzyme B, perforin positivity, and CD3 negativity in keeping with an atypical neurotropic lymphoid infiltrate consistent with cutaneous involvement by the patient's known CLPDNK. Cutaneous lesions and peripheral neuropathy in patients with CLPDNK have been reported; however, the involvement of cutaneous peripheral nerves as described in our case has not been reported before. Correspondence: Sarah Ní Mhaolcatha, Department of Pathology, Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland (e-mail: Sarah.Nimhaolcatha@hse.ie). The authors declare no conflicts of interest. Copyright © 2018 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Syringotropic Lichen Planus: A Potential Histopathologic Mimicker of Syringotropic Mycosis Fungoides
Abstract: Perieccrine inflammation may be observed in several different dermatoses, but true permeation of the secretory coil by lymphocytes (lymphocytic syringotropism) is a rather uncommon finding, usually observed in mycosis fungoides (MF—syringotropic MF). Rare cases of syringotropic lichen striatus and lymphocytic autoimmune hidradenitis showing a similar pattern have been described as well. We describe an exceptional case of lichen planus (LP) characterized by marked lymphocytic syringotropism with focal hyperplasia of the eccrine epithelium. Histopathology was characterized by the combination of features of conventional LP, prominent permeation of the secretory portion of the eccrine glands by reactive lymphocytes, and focal involvement of a hair follicle. Syringotropic LP may be regarded as a histologic mimicker of syringotropic MF, thus representing a potential diagnostic pitfall. Correspondence: Lorenzo Cerroni, MD, Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 8, A-8036 Graz, Austria (e-mail: lorenzo.cerroni@medunigraz.at). The authors declare no conflicts of interest. Copyright © 2018 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Monitoring Melanoma Using Circulating Free DNA
Abstract
Genetic material derived from tumours is constantly shed into the circulation of cancer patients both in the form of circulating free nucleic acids and within circulating cells or extracellular vesicles. Monitoring cancer-specific genomic alterations, particularly mutant allele frequencies, in circulating nucleic acids allows for a non-invasive liquid biopsy for detecting residual disease and response to therapy. The advent of molecular targeted treatments and immunotherapies with increasing effectiveness requires corresponding effective molecular biology methods for the detection of biomarkers such as circulating nucleic acid to monitor and ultimately personalise therapy. The use of polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based methods, such as droplet digital PCR, allows for a very sensitive analysis of circulating tumour DNA, but typically only a limited number of gene mutations can be detected in parallel. In contrast, next-generation sequencing allows for parallel analysis of multiple mutations in many genes. The development of targeted next-generation sequencing cancer gene panels optimised for the detection of circulating free DNA now provides both the flexibility of multiple mutation analysis coupled with a sensitivity that approaches or even matches droplet digital PCR. In this review, we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of these current molecular technologies in conjunction with how this field is evolving in the context of melanoma diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of response to therapy.
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No evidence of adverse fertility and pregnancy outcomes in patients with unrecognised and untreated multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1
Clinical Endocrinology, Volume 0, Issue ja, -Not available-.
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Tumor suppressor miR-145-5p sensitizes prolactinoma to bromocriptine by downregulating TPT1
Abstract
Purpose
Prolactinoma is the most commonly seen secretory tumor of pituitary glands, which accounts for approximately up to 40% of total pituitary adenomas. Due to its high drug resistance, dopamine agonist, such as bromocriptine, has limited effect on the treatment of patients with prolactinoma. Recent discoveries have revealed that multiple miRNAs were involved in regulating drug resistance. In this research, we explored the relationship between miR-145-5p expression as well as bromocriptine sensitivity both in vitro and in vivo.
Methods
To study the role of miR-145-5p in drug resistance of prolactinoma, the expression levels of miR-145-5p in bromocriptine-resistant prolactinoma cell line MMQ/BRC and its parental cell line MMQ cells, 24 bromocriptine-resistant as well as eight sensitive clinical samples were measured by qRT-PCR. Moreover, CCK8, flow cytometry and immunofluorescence were performed to identify the biological characteristics of MMQ/BRC and MMQ. TPT1 was predicted as a direct target gene of miR-145-5p by bioinformatic methods. In addition, qRT-PCR, western blot and immunohistochemistry were used to detect the expression level of TPT1 in clinical specimens and cell lines. Xenograft mouse model was constructed to analyze whether miR-145-5p could reverse bromocriptine resistance in prolactinoma in vivo.
Results
In our study, bromocriptine-resistant prolactinoma clinical samples and cell line had decreased miR-145-5p levels and expressed high levels of TPT1 compared with their sensitive counterparts. Bioinformatic methods and our preliminary dual luciferase reporter assay were utilized to elucidate that TPT1 was a direct target gene of miR-145-5p. Furthermore, introducing miR-145-5p mimic into MMQ cells led to a decrease of IC50 along with upregulation of TPT1; nevertheless, transfecting the corresponding inhibitor into MMQ cells resulted in an upregulation of IC50 as well as reduction of TPT1.
Conclusions
Collectively, our findings elucidated the role of miR-145-5p as an important regulator of drug resistance in prolactinoma by controlling TPT1, and implicated the potential application of miR-145-5p in cancer therapy as well.
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Scholar : New articles have been published for Journal of Natural History, Volume 52, Issue 35-36
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How transparent film applied on dermatologic imaging devices in order to prevent infections affects image quality?
Skin Research and Technology, EarlyView.
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Comparison of ceramide retention in the stratum corneum between dry skin and normal skin using animal model with fluorescent imaging method
Skin Research and Technology, EarlyView.
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Sunscreen and facial skin care products in frontal fibrosing alopecia: a case control study
British Journal of Dermatology, Volume 0, Issue ja, -Not available-.
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