MARCELO ZUGAIB

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Departamento de Obstetrícia e Ginecologia, Faculdade de Medicina - Docente
LIM/57 - Laboratório de Fisiologia Obstétrica, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina

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    Effects of Human Amniotic Fluid Stem Cells in a Model of Aorta Allograft Vasculopathy
    (2012) SANTANA, A. C.; DELLE, H.; CAVAGLIERI, R. C.; LOPES, M. A. B.; FRANCISCO, R. P. V.; ZUGAIB, M.; BYDLOWSKI, S. P.; NORONHA, I. L.
    Chronic allograft vasculopathy (CAV) is an important cause of graft loss. Considering the immune-in flammatory events involved in the development of CAV, therapeutic approaches to target this process are of relevance. Human amniotic fluid derived stem cells (hAFSC), a class of fetal, pluripotent stem cells with intermediate characteristics between embryonic and adult stem cells display immunomodulatory properties. hAFSC express mesenchymal and embryonic markers, show high proliferation rates, but do not induce tumor formation and their use does not raise ethical issues. Thus, we sought to investigate the effect of hAFSC on CAV in a model of aorta transplantation. Orthotopic aorta transplantation was performed using Fisher (F344) rats as donors and Lewis rats as recipients. Rats were divided into 3 groups: syngeneic (SYNG), untreated F344 receiving aorta from F344 (n=8); allogeneic (ALLO), Lewis rats receiving allogeneic aorta from F344 (n=8); and ALLO+hAFSC, ALLO rats treated with hAFSC (106 cells) (n=8). Histological analysis and immunohistochemistry were performed 30 days post transplantation. ALLO developed a robust aortic neointimal formation, accompanied by a high number of ED1+ and CD43+ cells, and enhanced expression of α-SMA in theneointima. Treatment with hAFSC diminished neointimal thickness and induced a significant decrease of ED1+, CD43+ cells and α-SMA expression in the neointima. Comparative analyses in the differents groups PARAMETERS SYNG ALLO ALLO+hAFSC Neointima thickness (μm) 0±0 208.7±25.4* 180.7±23.7* ED-1+ (cells/mm2) 0±0 4.845±841* 1.100±276*, #CD43+ (cells/mm2) 0±0 4.064±563* 1.080±309*,#α-SMA (%) 0±0 25±6* 8±3*, #*p<0.05 vs. SYNG; #P<0.05 vs. ALLO These preliminary results showed that hAFSC suppressed inflammation and myofibroblast migration to the intima, which may contribute to ameliorate vascular changes in CAV.
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    Longitudinal serum levels of Placental Growth Factor and sFlt-1 throughout gestation in normotensive pregnancies and those complicated by hypertensive disorders
    (2013) COSTA, R. A.; HOSHIDA, M. S.; ALVES, E. A.; V, R. P. Francisco; ZUGAIB, M.
    Background: Preeclampsia (PE) prevalence is higher in women with chronic hypertension (CH). Predictive markers for PE in this group could be particularly important. We aimed to evaluate serum levels of PlGF and sFlt-1 throughout pregnancies complicated by isolated PE, CH and PE superimposed on CH (PE+CH) compared to normotensive (NT) pregnancies. Methods: Peripheral blood samples have been collected from NT and CH pregnancies at gestational ages of 20, 26, 32 and 36 weeks and stored to be assayed by ELISA. This study was approved by local Ethics Committee. To date, samples have been partially assayed. Results: Levels of sFlt-1 increased throughout pregnancy in all groups. Levels of PlGF increased until 32 weeks in pregnancies not complicated by PE (NT and CH) and until 26 weeks in those complicated by PE (PE and PE+HC), thereafter PlGF levels decreased in all groups. Conclusions: preliminary data, still too short for statistical testing.
  • article 23 Citação(ões) na Scopus
    The role of renal biomarkers to predict the need of surgery in congenital urinary tract obstruction in infants
    (2019) KOSTIC, D.; BEOZZO, G. P. N. S.; COUTO, S. B. do; KATO, A. H. T.; LIMA, L.; PALMEIRA, P.; KREBS, V. L. J.; BUNDUKI, V; V, R. P. Francisco; ZUGAIB, M.; DENES, F. T.; CARVALHO, W. B. de; KOCH, V. H. K.
    Introduction The diagnosis of renal function impairment and deterioration in congenital urinary tract obstruction (UTO) continues to be extremely challenging. The use of new renal biomarkers in this setting may favor early renal injury detection, allowing for a reliable choice of optimal therapeutic options and the prevention or minimization of definitive renal damage. Objective The aim of the study was to investigate a selection of promising biomarkers of renal injury with the intention of evaluating and comparing their profile with clinically based decisions for surgical intervention of infants with congenital obstructive uropathies. Study design The first-year profile of renal biomarkers, serum creatinine (sCr), serum and urine cystatin C (CyC), neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), kidney injury molecule-1 (KIM-1), transforming growth factor beta-1 (TGF-beta 1), retinolbinding protein (RBP), and microalbuminuria (mu ALB), was analyzed in a cohort of 37 infants with congenital UTO, divided into three subgroups, 14 cases with grade III unilateral hydro (uretero)nephrosis, 13 cases with grade III bilateral hydro (uretero)nephrosis, and 10 cases with low urinary tract obstruction (LUTO), compared with 24 healthy infants matched by gestational age and birth weight. Serum and urine samples were stored at -70 degrees C and thereafter analyzed by quantitative enzymatic immunoassay. Results Compared with the control group (Figure), all renal biomarker values were significantly increased in patients (P <= 0.02). In the unilateral hydronephrosis and LUTO group, RBP (P <= 0.043), NGAL (P <= 0.043), KIM-1 (P <= 0.03), and TGF-beta 1 (P <= 0.034) values dropped significantly after surgery. Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin alone and in combination with urine and serum CyC demonstrated the best performance in determining the need for surgery (area under the curve, 0.801 and 0.881, respectively). Biomarker profile analysis was suggestive of surgical intervention in 55.4% (7/13) of non-operated cases, and most of the biomarker values were above the cutoff levels within at least 3 months before the clinically based surgical decision in 58% (14/24) of all operated patients. Discussion To the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the first study to present the clinical use of selected group of serum and urinary biomarkers in the setting of UTO to distinguish between patients who would benefit from surgery intervention. The most promising results were obtained using NGAL, RBP, TGF-beta 1, and KIM-1, especially in the unilateral hydro(uretero)nephrosis and LUTO subgroups when compared with the control group. Conclusions Urine biomarkers, alone and in combination, demonstrated high potential as a non-invasive diagnostic tool for identifying infants who may benefit from earlier surgical intervention. [GRAPHICS] .
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    Descriptive analysis of pregnant women with recurrent fetal death and thrombophilia
    (2014) ANDRES, M. D. P.; IGAI, A. M. K.; BARROS, V; FRANCISCO, R. P.; ZUGAIB, M.
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    Placental abruption and thrombophilia
    (2013) ARISSA, K.; BARROS, V. V.; BAPTISTA, F. S.; BORTOLOTTO, M. R. D. F. L.; V, R. P. Francisco; ZUGAIB, M.
  • article 9 Citação(ões) na Scopus
    Placental Transfer of IgG Antibodies Specific to Klebsiella and Pseudomonas LPS and to Group B Streptococcus in Twin Pregnancies
    (2015) STACH, S. C. L.; BRIZOT, M. L.; LIAO, A. W.; PALMEIRA, P.; FRANCISCO, R. P. V.; CARNEIRO-SAMPAIO, M. M. S.; ZUGAIB, M.
    Group B Streptococcus (GBS), Klebsiella spp. and Pseudomonas spp. are important aetiological agents of neonatal infections in Brazil. There is a lack of data in the literature regarding the specific transport of immunoglobulin G (IgG) against these pathogens in multiple pregnancies. Maternal (n=55) and umbilical cord (n=110) blood samples were prospectively collected at birth from 55 twin pregnancies. The factors associated with cord levels and transfer ratios of IgG against GBS, Klebsiella and Pseudomonas were examined. The IgG umbilical cord serum levels specific to GBS, Klebsiella LPS and Pseudomonas LPS were significantly associated with maternal-specific IgG concentrations and the presence of diabetes. The anti-Klebsiella IgG cord serum concentrations were also related to birthweight and the presence of hypertension. The transfer ratios against GBS and Pseudomonas LPS were associated with maternal-specific IgG concentrations. The transfer ratios for GBS and Pseudomonas LPS were associated with gestational age at delivery and the presence of diabetes, respectively. None of the examined parameters were related to Klebsiella LPS transfer ratios. We conclude that in twin pregnancies, specific maternal IgG serum concentrations and diabetes were the parameters associated with umbilical cord serum IgG concentrations reactive with the three pathogens investigated. All the other parameters investigated showed different associations with neonatal-specific IgG levels according to the antigen studied. There was no uniformity of the investigated parameters regarding association with placental IgG transfer ratios against the GBS, Pseudomonas LPS and Klebsiella LPS.
  • article 46 Citação(ões) na Scopus
    Early fetal cystoscopy for first-trimester severe megacystis
    (2011) RUANO, R.; YOSHISAKI, C. T.; SALUSTIANO, E. M. A.; GIRON, A. M.; SROUGI, M.; ZUGAIB, M.
    Objectives To report the feasibility of early fetal cystoscopy for the prenatal diagnosis and therapy of severe first-trimester megacystis. Methods Between January 2008 and February 2010, early fetal cystoscopy at 16 weeks of gestation was offered to 15 patients whose fetuses presented with severe first-trimester megacystis. All infants were followed up for 6-12 months after birth. Autopsy was always performed whenever fetal or neonatal deaths occurred. Results Seven patients decided to undergo fetal therapy, and eight elected to continue with expectant observation. One fetus died before early fetal cystoscopy was performed. Therefore, six fetuses underwent early fetal cystoscopy. Urethral atresia was diagnosed in three fetuses during fetal cystoscopy and confirmed at autopsy following termination of pregnancy at 19-20 weeks in all cases. Posterior urethral valves were diagnosed and successfully fulgurated by laser during early cystoscopy in three fetuses, two of which survived with normal renal and bladder function after birth; the remaining fetus had a postnatal diagnosis of megacystis-microcolon intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome and died neonatally. In the expectantly managed group, no survivals were observed, even among cases with 'isolated' posterior urethral valves. Conclusions Percutaneous early fetal cystoscopy is feasible for prenatal diagnosis and therapy of severe megacystis.
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    Longitudinal assessment of lung area measurements by two-dimensional ultrasound in fetuses with isolated left-sided congenital diaphragmatic hernia
    (2015) RUANO, R.; BRITTO, I. S. W.; SANGI-HAGHPEYKAR, H.; BUSSAMRA, L. C. S.; SILVA, M. M. Da; BELFORT, M. A.; DETER, R. L.; LEE, W.; TANNURI, U.; ZUGAIB, M.
    ObjectiveTo evaluate lung growth in healthy fetuses and those with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) using two-dimensional (2D) ultrasound. MethodsFetal right lung measurements obtained by 2D ultrasound between 19 and 37 weeks' gestation were evaluated longitudinally in 66 healthy fetuses and 52 fetuses with isolated left-sided CDH. Right lung areas were determined by the tracing' and longest-diameters' methods and, subsequently, lung area-to-head circumference ratios (LHRs) were calculated. Functions fitted to these size parameters with respect to gestational age were evaluated for three sets of group-wise comparisons: (1) healthy vs CDH fetuses; (2) different degrees of severity of CDH; and (3) CDH fetuses that survived vs those that died by 6 months postpartum. ResultsThere was a significantly slower increase in right lung areas and LHRs with advancing gestational age in CDH fetuses than in healthy individuals (P < 0.05). Compared to those with milder forms of CDH, lung areas and LHRs of fetuses with more severe forms displayed a smaller increase (P < 0.05) and LHRs of fetuses with severe CDH did not increase during pregnancy (P > 0.05). Individuals who died postpartum did not show any increase in LHR (P > 0.05) throughout gestation. ConclusionsThe right lung area and LHR, calculated using either the longest-diameters or tracing method, display reduced growth rates during gestation in cases of isolated left-sided CDH as compared with healthy fetuses. The growth curve characteristics of fetal lung areas and LHRs may be useful for predicting neonatal mortality.
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    Isolation and Genotyping of Rubella Virus From a Case of Congenital Infection in Brazil
    (2011) ANDRADE, J. Q.; FIGUEIREDO, C. A.; OLIVEIRA, M. I.; CARVALHO, M. H. B.; SCHULTZ, R.; ZUGAIB, M.
    The incidence of CRS and CRI has decreased markedly worldwide with the implementation of efficient vaccination programs. We report a congenital rubella case with fetal death occurred at 29th week of gestation. RV was confirmed in placenta. The results of phylogenetic analysis showed that the RVs/Sao-Paulo01.- BRA/08.CRI belongs to the genotype 2B of RV. J. Med. Virol. 83:2048-2050, 2011. (C) 2011 Wiley-Liss, Inc.