BEATRIZ MANGUEIRA SARAIVA RAMANHOLO
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Instituto Central, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina
LIM/20 - Laboratório de Terapêutica Experimental, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina
LIM/20 - Laboratório de Terapêutica Experimental, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina
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- Comparison of the Effects of Aerobic Conditioning Before and After Pulmonary Allergic Inflammation(2015) SILVA, Ronaldo Aparecido da; ALMEIDA, Francine Maria; OLIVO, Clarice Rosa; SARAIVA-ROMANHOLO, Beatriz Mangueira; PERINI, Adenir; MARTINS, Milton Arruda; CARVALHO, Celso Ricardo FernandesThe aim of this study is to compare the effects of aerobic conditioning (AC) before (ACBS) and after (ACAS) allergic sensitization. BALB/c mice were divided into two main groups: ACBS and ACAS. Each groups was divided into subgroups: control (nonsensitized/nontrained), AC (nonsensitized/trained), ovalbumin (OVA) (sensitized/nontrained), AC + OVA (trained/sensitized), and OVA + AC (sensitized/trained). Sensitization was induced using OVA and AC performed in treadmill (moderate intensity). We examined IgE and IgG(1) levels, eosinophil counting, expression of Th1 (interleukin (IL)-2, IFN-alpha) and Th2 cytokines (IL-4, IL-5, IL-13), IL-10, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and airway remodeling. IgE and IgG(1) were decreased only when exercise was performed before sensitization (ACBS); however, there was a decrease of eosinophils, Th2 cytokines, VEGF, and airway remodeling and increase in IL-10 in either ACBS or ACAS groups. Our results demonstrate that aerobic conditioning reduces Th2 response before and after sensitization by increasing IL-10 while the production of anaphylactic antibodies is reduced only when exercise is performed before sensitization.
conferenceObject Bordetella Pertussis Whole-Cell Vaccine Inhibits Specific IgE, Inflammation and Airway Remodeling in a Murine Model of Asthma(2015) AUN, Marcelo Vivolo; ARANTES-COSTA, Fernanda; SARAIVA-ROMANHOLO, Beatriz Mangueira; ALMEIDA, Francine Maria; REGINA-BRUEGGERMANN, Thayse; MARTINS, Milton Arruda; KALIL, Jorge; GIAVINA-BIANCHI, PedroconferenceObject Inflammatory cell response, functional and biochemical features of the airways of professional cleaning workers upon exposure in the workplace(2017) LIMA, Cynthia F. Mafra; SARAIVA, Beatriz M.; KALIL, Jorge; CASTRO, Fabio M.; GALVAO, Clovis Eduardo S.conferenceObject Sensitisation by subcutaneous route is superior to intraperitoneal route in the induction of asthma by house dust mite in a murine model(2013) V, M. Aun; SARAIVA-ROMANHOLO, B. M.; ARANTES-COSTA, F. M.; ALMEIDA, F. M.; MARTINS, M. A.; KALIL, J.; GIAVINA-BIANCHI, P.- Effects of Anti-IL-17 on Inflammation, Remodeling, and Oxidative Stress in an Experimental Model of Asthma Exacerbated by LPS(2018) CAMARGO, Leandro do Nascimento; RIGHETTI, Renato Fraga; ARISTOTELES, Luciana Ritha de Cassia Rolim Barbosa; SANTOS, Tabata Maruyama dos; SOUZA, Flavia Castro Ribas de; FUKUZAKI, Silvia; CRUZ, Maysa Mariana; ALONSO-VALE, Maria Isabel Cardoso; SARAIVA-ROMANHOLO, Beatriz Mangueira; PRADO, Carla Maximo; MARTINS, Milton de Arruda; LEICK, Aparecida; TIBERIO, Iolanda de Fatima Lopes CalvoInflammation plays a central role in the development of asthma, which is considered an allergic disease with a classic Th2 inflammatory profile. However, cytokine IL-17 has been examined to better understand the pathophysiology of this disease. Severe asthmatic patients experience frequent exacerbations, leading to infection, and subsequently show altered levels of inflammation that are unlikely to be due to the Th2 immune response alone. This study estimates the effects of anti-IL-17 therapy in the pulmonary parenchyma in a murine asthma model exacerbated by LPS. BALB/c mice were sensitized with intraperitoneal ovalbumin and repeatedly exposed to inhalation with ovalbumin, followed by treatment with or without anti-IL-17. Twenty-four hours prior to the end of the 29-day experimental protocol, the two groups received LPS (0.1 mg/ml intratracheal OVA-LPS and OVA-LPS IL-17). We subsequently evaluated bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, performed a lung tissue morphometric analysis, and measured IL-6 gene expression. OVA-LPS-treated animals treated with anti-IL-17 showed decreased pulmonary inflammation, edema, oxidative stress, and extracellular matrix remodeling compared to the non-treated OVA and OVA-LPS groups (p < 0.05). The anti-IL-17 treatment also decreased the numbers of dendritic cells, FOXP3, NF-kappa B, and Rho kinase 1-and 2-positive cells compared to the non-treated OVA and OVA-LPS groups (p < 0.05). In conclusion, these data suggest that inhibition of IL-17 is a promising therapeutic avenue, even in exacerbated asthmatic patients, and significantly contributes to the control of Th1/Th2/Th17 inflammation, chemokine expression, extracellular matrix remodeling, and oxidative stress in a murine experimental asthma model exacerbated by LPS.
- Diphteria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine reduces specific IgE, inflammation and remodelling in an animal model of mite-induced respiratory allergy(2020) AUN, Marcelo Vivolo; ALMEIDA, Francine Maria de; SARAIVA-ROMANHOLO, Beatriz Mangueira; MARTINS, Milton de Arruda; KALIL, Jorge; ARANTES-COSTA, Fernanda Magalhaes; GIAVINA-BIANCHI, PedroBackground: Adjuvants, such as bacterial lipopolysaccharides, have been studied to improve the efficacy of allergen-specific immunotherapy. The Bordetella pertussis (Pw) vaccine has been shown to have a protective role in ovalbumin-induced asthma models. However, its role in allergy to mites is unknown. We evaluated the effects of the diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTPw) vaccine on a murine model of respiratory allergy induced by Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (Derp). Methods: In a 30-day protocol, BALB/c mice were immunized subcutaneously with saline or Derp, alone or in combination with diphtheria-tetanus (DT) or DTPw vaccines (days 0, 7 and 14). Subsequently, they underwent a daily intranasal challenge with saline or Derp (days 22-28) and were then sacrificed (day 29). We evaluated serum-specific immunoglobulins, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) cellularity, remodelling of the lower airways, density of polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs) and acidic nasal mucus content. Results: The animals sensitized with Derp produced high levels of specific immunoglobulins, increased density of PMNs and nasal mucus content, and elevated BAL cellularity and remodelling. Vaccines led to a reduction in IgE levels, with the Derp-DTPw group being similar to the saline groups. The vaccinated groups had reductions of BAL cellularity and remodelling, with more expressive results in the Derp-DTPw group compared to the Derp-DT group. The DT and DTPw vaccines inhibited the nasal PMN infiltrate, and DTPw modulated the production of acidic nasal mucus. Conclusions: The DTPw vaccine reduced serum specific IgE, nasal and pulmonary inflammation and remodelling of the lower airways.
- Changes over time in the prevalence of asthma, rhinitis and atopic eczema in adolescents from Taubate, Sao Paulo, Brazil (2005-2012): Relationship with living near a heavily travelled highway(2016) TOTEDO, M. F.; SARAIVA-ROMANHOLO, B. M.; OLIVEIRA, R. C.; SALDIVA, P. H. N.; SILVA, L. F. F.; NASCIMENTO, L. F. C.; SOLE, D.Background: The prevalence of allergic diseases is increasing. We evaluated temporal trends in the prevalence of asthma, rhinitis and eczema in adolescents (13-14 years) living in Taubate, SP, Brazil (2005-2012) and assessed the relationship between these prevalences and the residential proximity to Presidente Dutra Highway (PDH, a heavily travelled highway). Methods: This cross-sectional study of adolescents (N=1039) from public and private schools was evaluated using the standard questionnaire of the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) plus a question about their place of residence in relation to PDH. The data obtained were compared to the 2005 data using a chi-square test or Fisher's exact test. An analysis by groups consisting of two phases (two-step cluster) was used to evaluate the effect of living near PDH. Results: There was a lifetime increase in the prevalence of active asthma (15.3% vs. 20.4%, p = 0.005) and physician-diagnosed asthma (6.8% vs. 9.2%, p = 0.06) and a decrease in the symptoms of active rhinitis (36.6% vs. 18.5%) between 2005 and 2012. A high frequency of asthma and rhinitis (18.1% vs. 23.2%, respectively) was observed among adolescents living close or very close to PDH; furthermore, 85.6% of the adolescents without symptoms of asthma or rhinitis lived far from PDH. Conclusion: An increase in the prevalence of asthma and a decrease in the prevalence of rhinitis were observed during the studied period. Living near PDH was associated with higher rates of asthma, rhinitis, and eczema. (C) 2016 Published by Elsevier Espana, S.L.U. on behalf of SEICAP.
- Air pollution and its relationship to lung function among adolescents from Taubate, Sao Paulo, Brazil(2018) TOLEDO, M. Froio; SARAIVA-ROMANHOLO, B. Mangueira; OLIVEIRA, R. Carvalho; SILVA, L. Ferraz da; SOLE, D.Background: This paper sought to evaluate individual exposure to air pollution by quantifying the carbon in alveolar macrophages (AMs) and its relationship to lung function. We also examined the proximity of participants' residences to the Presidente Dutra highway (PDH) in adolescents with asthma from Taubate, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Methods: This descriptive study examined fifty 13- to 14-year-old adolescents with asthma identified by the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) in Taubate. These adolescents underwent spirometry and sputum induction via the inhalation of 3% hypertonic saline (HSS). Sputum was collected after each nebulisation, and forced expiratory flow in one second (FEV1) was measured. The collected sputum was stored and transported to the laboratory; it was then processed and analysed for ultrafine particles (<100 nm). This analysis was correlated with the residence location and FEVi of each adolescent. Results: A total of 39 adolescents completed the study. The comparison of the carbon fraction within macrophages (CA/MA) showed no differences according to residence in relation to the PDH (p = 0.758). After adjustment, a mixed linear model with FEV1 as the dependent variable and CA/MA, location, and evaluation condition as the predictors found that the interactions among the variables were not significant. Conclusions: The amount of carbon present within the AMs of adolescents with asthma was not correlated with either lung function or residence location. Evaluations of the topography and local climatic conditions in Taubate should be considered in future studies.
conferenceObject Local production of IgE and other immune mediators in the nasal lavage fluid of allergic rhinitis patients before and after specific immunotherapy with Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus(2017) TEIXEIRA, Adriana Rodrigues; SARAIVA, Beatriz M.; KALIL, Jorge; CASTRO, Fabio M.; GALVAO, Clovis Eduardo S.- Effects of Aerobic Training Versus Breathing Exercises on Asthma Control: A Randomized Trial(2020) EVARISTO, Karen B.; MENDES, Felipe Augusto Rodrigues; SACCOMANI, Milene G.; CUKIER, Alberto; CARVALHO-PINTO, Regina M.; RODRIGUES, Marcos R.; SANTAELLA, Danilo F.; SARAIVA-ROMANHOLO, Beatriz M.; MARTINS, Milton A.; CARVALHO, Celso R. F.BACKGROUND: Aerobic training and breathing exercises are interventions that improve asthma control. However, the outcomes of these 2 interventions have not been compared. OBJECTIVE: To compare the effects of aerobic training versus breathing exercises on clinical control (primary outcome), quality of life, exercise capacity, and airway inflammation in outpatients with moderate-to-severe asthma. METHODS: Fifty-four asthmatics were randomized into either the aerobic training group (AG, n = 29) or the breathing exercise group (BG, n = 25). Both interventions lasted for 24 sessions (2/week, 40 minutes/session). Asthma clinical control (Asthma Control Questionnaire = ACQ]), quality of life (Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire), asthma symptom-free days (ASFD), airway inflammation, exercise capacity, psychological distress (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale), daily-life physical activity (DLPA), and pulmonary function were evaluated before, immediately after, and 3 months after the intervention. RESULTS: Both interventions presented similar results regarding the ACQ score, psychological distress, ASFD, DLPA, and airway inflammation (P >.05). However, participants in the AG were 2.6 times more likely to experience clinical improvement at the 3-month follow-up than participants in the BG (P =.02). A greater proportion of participants in the AG also presented a reduction in the number of days without rescue medication use compared with BG (34% vs 8%; P = .04). CONCLUSIONS: Outpatients with moderate-to-severe asthma who participated in aerobic training or breathing exercise programs presented similar results in asthma control, quality of life, asthma symptoms, psychological distress, physical activity, and airway inflammation. However, a greater proportion of participants in the AG presented improvement in asthma control and reduced use of rescue medication. (C) 2020 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology