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Vaccine ; 42(26): 126317, 2024 Sep 13.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39276621

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This study examined the strength and durability of antibody responses in 277 adults who received a heterologous third dose of the BNT162b2 vaccine, following two doses of an inactivated vaccine. Neutralizing antibody levels against both the ancestral virus and Omicron BA.2 subvariant decreased from one month to 6 months after the third dose, and were then maintained at 12 months. Participants who received both a fourth dose and reported a SARS-CoV-2 infection had the highest antibody titers at 365 days after the third dose. Individuals with chronic medical conditions had lower antibody levels against the Omicron BA.2 subvariant at 12 months after the third dose. The results suggest that the heterologous third dose provides durable neutralizing antibody responses, which may be influenced by subsequent infection or vaccination and pre-existing medical conditions. These findings may help explain the differences in immune protection between vaccination and natural infection.

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Int J Cancer ; 155(8): 1476-1486, 2024 Oct 15.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38995124

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Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is an oncogenic virus associated with various malignancies, including classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL). Despite its known association, the specific role of humoral immune response to EBV remains poorly characterized in cHL. To address this, we conducted a study using a custom protein microarray to measure the antibody responses in cHL patients and matched healthy controls recruited from an East-Asian hospital-based case-control study. We identified 16 IgG antibodies significantly elevated in EBV-positive cHL compared with controls, defining an "East-Asian antibody signature of EBV-positive cHL." We evaluated responses against these 16 antibodies in a distinct European population, leveraging data from our previous European cHL case-control study from the UK, Denmark, and Sweden. A subset of antibodies (14/16, 87.5%) from the "East-Asian antibody signature of EBV-positive cHL" exhibited significant associations with cHL in the European population. Conversely, we assessed the "European antibody signature of EBV-positive cHL" identified in our prior study which consisted of 18 EBV antibodies (2 IgA, 16 IgG), in the East-Asian population. A subset of these antibodies (15/18, 83.3%) maintained significant associations with cHL in the East-Asian population. This cross-comparison of antibody signatures underscores the robust generalizability of EBV antibodies across populations. Five anti-EBV IgG antibodies (LMP-1, TK, BALF2, BDLF3, and BBLF1), found in both population-specific antibody signatures, represent a "core signature of EBV-positive cHL." Our findings suggest that the antibody responses targeting these core EBV proteins reflect a specific EBV gene expression pattern, serving as potential biomarkers for EBV-positive cHL independent of population-specific factors.


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Anticuerpos Antivirales , Infecciones por Virus de Epstein-Barr , Herpesvirus Humano 4 , Enfermedad de Hodgkin , Humanos , Enfermedad de Hodgkin/virología , Enfermedad de Hodgkin/inmunología , Herpesvirus Humano 4/inmunología , Anticuerpos Antivirales/inmunología , Anticuerpos Antivirales/sangre , Femenino , Masculino , Infecciones por Virus de Epstein-Barr/inmunología , Infecciones por Virus de Epstein-Barr/virología , Estudios de Casos y Controles , Persona de Mediana Edad , Adulto , Proteoma/inmunología , Inmunoglobulina G/sangre , Inmunoglobulina G/inmunología , Anciano , Adulto Joven , Análisis por Matrices de Proteínas
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J Robot Surg ; 18(1): 250, 2024 Jun 13.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38869619

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Robotic surgery (RS) is a milestone in minimally invasive surgery. More than 500 surgeons are trained in RS in India, and more than 100 robotic systems have been installed across various centers. RS offers various benefits to patients and surgeons. Although it is rapidly advancing and has several advantages, a robotic system is a complex system that is equipped with complex instruments. Qualitative research aims to take a broad view of the perceptions of stakeholders of RS and to synthesize their views to gain insight into scaling RS. This qualitative study aimed to explore the perspectives of relevant stakeholders on RS to learn how to develop the field and make it more affordable. This study is based on grounded theory methodology and uses the standards for reporting qualitative research (SRQR) guidelines for reporting. Three premier hospitals that are pioneers in RS in India served as the study locations. Purposive sampling was used to collect data from surgeons, nurses, and insurance staff. The surgeons interviewed have national and international exposure and are consulting and performing robotic surgeries across India and internationally. We conducted one-on-one interviews and wrote memos to gather further information before approaching each stakeholder. Samples were determined based on theoretical saturation. Fellowship training, which includes simulation, bedside assistance, and individual cases under supervision, was found to be the standard training method. The stakeholders mentioned a few prerequisites for performing RS, such as prior laparoscopic experience, passion for surgical knowledge and skill, and proper case selection. The surgeons discussed some technical considerations of RS, such as medico-legal issues and mechanical faults associated with it. Although there is increased scope for establishing robotic surgery, surgeons feel that the cost of RS is high. From the interactions with the stakeholders, it is understood that robotic surgeons are the most significant players in RS. Robotic surgery demands more skills and more trained professionals to scale up. Key findings highlight the importance of fellowship training, prior laparoscopic experience, and proper case selection. While RS has potential for growth, high costs, and technical issues remain concerns. Insurance companies include robotic surgery in their policies under the category of "modernized medicine." Depending on the insurance plan that the patient selects, the necessity of the robotic surgery, and the surgeon's justification, the insurance company will pay for the patient's robotic surgery. To make it affordable for patients, complete insurance coverage is mandatory along with creating more awareness among patients. The growth of RS is inevitable in the future with other robotic companies emerging which will ultimately reduce the capital cost and robotic surgeons are pivotal in advancing RS.


Asunto(s)
Investigación Cualitativa , Procedimientos Quirúrgicos Robotizados , Procedimientos Quirúrgicos Robotizados/educación , India , Humanos , Cirujanos , Participación de los Interesados , Teoría Fundamentada
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Mod Pathol ; 37(8): 100512, 2024 Aug.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38734236

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This review focuses on mature T cells, natural killer (NK) cells, and stroma-derived neoplasms in the fifth edition of the World Health Organization classification of hematolymphoid tumors, including changes from the revised fourth edition. Overall, information has expanded, primarily due to advancements in genomic understanding. The updated classification adopts a hierarchical format. The updated classification relies on a multidisciplinary approach, incorporating insights from a diverse group of pathologists, clinicians, and geneticists. Indolent NK-cell lymphoproliferative disorder of the gastrointestinal tract, Epstein-Barr virus-positive nodal T- and NK-cell lymphoma, and several stroma-derived neoplasms of lymphoid tissues have been newly introduced or included. The review also provides guidance on how the fifth edition of the World Health Organization classification of hematolymphoid tumors can be applied in routine clinical practice.


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Células Asesinas Naturales , Organización Mundial de la Salud , Humanos , Células Asesinas Naturales/patología , Células Asesinas Naturales/inmunología , Linfocitos T/inmunología , Linfocitos T/patología , Tejido Linfoide/patología , Tejido Linfoide/inmunología , Células del Estroma/patología , Células del Estroma/inmunología , Neoplasias Hematológicas/patología , Neoplasias Hematológicas/clasificación , Neoplasias Hematológicas/inmunología
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Influenza Other Respir Viruses ; 18(5): e13309, 2024 May.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38725111

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BACKGROUND: The newly emerged SARS-CoV-2 possesses shared antigenic epitopes with other human coronaviruses. We investigated if COVID-19 vaccination or SARS-CoV-2 infection may boost cross-reactive antibodies to other human coronaviruses. METHODS: Prevaccination and postvaccination sera from SARS-CoV-2 naïve healthy subjects who received three doses of the mRNA vaccine (BioNTech, BNT) or the inactivated vaccine (CoronaVac, CV) were used to monitor the level of cross-reactive antibodies raised against other human coronaviruses by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. In comparison, convalescent sera from COVID-19 patients with or without prior vaccination history were also tested. Pseudoparticle neutralization assay was performed to detect neutralization antibody against MERS-CoV. RESULTS: Among SARS-CoV-2 infection-naïve subjects, BNT or CV significantly increased the anti-S2 antibodies against Betacoronaviruses (OC43 and MERS-CoV) but not Alphacoronaviruses (229E). The prevaccination antibody response to the common cold human coronaviruses did not negatively impact the postvaccination antibody response to SARS-CoV-2. Cross-reactive antibodies that binds to the S2 protein of MERS-CoV were similarly detected from the convalescent sera of COVID-19 patients with or without vaccination history. However, these anti-S2 antibodies do not possess neutralizing activity in MERS-CoV pseudoparticle neutralization tests. CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that SARS-CoV-2 infection or vaccination may potentially modulate population immune landscape against previously exposed or novel human coronaviruses. The findings have implications for future sero-epidemiological studies on MERS-CoV.


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Anticuerpos Neutralizantes , Anticuerpos Antivirales , Vacunas contra la COVID-19 , COVID-19 , Reacciones Cruzadas , SARS-CoV-2 , Humanos , Reacciones Cruzadas/inmunología , Anticuerpos Antivirales/inmunología , Anticuerpos Antivirales/sangre , COVID-19/inmunología , COVID-19/prevención & control , SARS-CoV-2/inmunología , Vacunas contra la COVID-19/inmunología , Vacunas contra la COVID-19/administración & dosificación , Anticuerpos Neutralizantes/inmunología , Anticuerpos Neutralizantes/sangre , Adulto , Masculino , Femenino , Vacunación , Persona de Mediana Edad , Vacunas de Productos Inactivados/inmunología , Vacunas de Productos Inactivados/administración & dosificación , Pruebas de Neutralización , Coronavirus del Síndrome Respiratorio de Oriente Medio/inmunología , Adulto Joven , Vacunas de ARNm/inmunología
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J Hematop ; 17(2): 71-89, 2024 Jun.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38683440

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The classification of tumors is essential in the diagnosis and clinical management of patients with malignant neoplasms. The World Health Organization (WHO) provides a globally applicable classification scheme of neoplasms and it was updated several times. In this review, we briefly outline the cornerstones of the upcoming 5th edition of the World Health Organization Classification of Haematolymphoid Tumours on lymphoid neoplasms. As is adopted throughout the 5th edition of the WHO classification of tumors of all organ systems, entities are listed by a hierarchical system. For the first time, tumor-like lesions have been included in the classification, and modifications of nomenclature for some entities, revisions of diagnostic criteria or subtypes, deletion of certain entities, and introduction of new entities are presented along with mesenchymal lesions specific to the stroma of lymph nodes and the spleen. In addition to specific outlines on constitutional and somatic genetic changes associated with given entities, a separate chapter on germline predisposition syndromes related to hematologic neoplasms has been added.


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Organización Mundial de la Salud , Humanos
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Virol J ; 21(1): 70, 2024 03 21.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38515117

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Since the emergence of SARS-CoV-2, different variants and subvariants successively emerged to dominate global virus circulation as a result of immune evasion, replication fitness or both. COVID-19 vaccines continue to be updated in response to the emergence of antigenically divergent viruses, the first being the bivalent RNA vaccines that encodes for both the Wuhan-like and Omicron BA.5 subvariant spike proteins. Repeated infections and vaccine breakthrough infections have led to complex immune landscapes in populations making it increasingly difficult to assess the intrinsic neutralizing antibody responses elicited by the vaccines. Hong Kong's intensive COVID-19 containment policy through 2020-2021 permitted us to identify sera from a small number of infection-naïve individuals who received 3 doses of the RNA BNT162b2 vaccine encoding the Wuhan-like spike (WT) and were boosted with a fourth dose of the WT vaccine or the bivalent WT and BA.4/5 spike (WT + BA.4/5). While neutralizing antibody to wild-type virus was comparable in both vaccine groups, BNT162b2 (WT + BA.4/BA.5) bivalent vaccine elicited significantly higher plaque neutralizing antibodies to Omicron subvariants BA.5, XBB.1.5, XBB.1.16, XBB.1.9.1, XBB.2.3.2, EG.5.1, HK.3, BA.2.86 and JN.1, compared to BNT162b2 monovalent vaccine. The single amino acid substitution that differentiates the spike of JN.1 from BA.2.86 resulted in a profound antigenic change.


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Vacuna BNT162 , COVID-19 , Humanos , Anticuerpos ampliamente neutralizantes , SARS-CoV-2/genética , Vacunas contra la COVID-19 , COVID-19/prevención & control , Anticuerpos Neutralizantes , Vacunación , Anticuerpos Antivirales
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Leuk Lymphoma ; 65(4): 413-429, 2024 Apr.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38189838

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The purpose of this review is to give an overview on the conceptual framework and major developments of the upcoming 5th edition of the World Health Organization (WHO) Classification of Haematolymphoid tumours (WHO-HAEM5) and to highlight the most significant changes made in WHO-HAEM5 compared with the revised 4th edition (WHO-HAEM4R) of lymphoid and stromal neoplasms. The changes from the revised 4th edition include the reorganization of entities by means of a hierarchical system that is realized throughout the 5th edition of the WHO classification of tumors of all organ systems, a modification of nomenclature for some entities, the refinement of diagnostic criteria or subtypes, deletion of certain entities, and introduction of new entities. For the first time, tumor-like lesions, mesenchymal lesions specific to lymph node and spleen, and germline predisposition syndromes associated with the lymphoid neoplasms are included in the classification.


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Linfoma , Neoplasias , Humanos , Linfoma/diagnóstico , Organización Mundial de la Salud
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World J Pediatr ; 2023 Dec 12.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38085470

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BACKGROUND: Optimising the immunogenicity of COVID-19 vaccines to improve their protection against disease is necessary. Fractional dosing by intradermal (ID) administration has been shown to be equally immunogenic as intramuscular (IM) administration for several vaccines, but the immunogenicity of ID inactivated whole severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) at the full dose is unknown. This study (NCT04800133) investigated the superiority of antibody and T-cell responses of full-dose CoronaVac by ID over IM administration in adolescents. METHODS: Participants aged 11-17 years received two doses of IM or ID vaccine, followed by the 3rd dose 13-42 days later. Humoral and cellular immunogenicity outcomes were measured post-dose 2 (IM-CC versus ID-CC) and post-dose 3 (IM-CCC versus ID-CCC). Doses 2 and 3 were administered to 173 and 104 adolescents, respectively. RESULTS: Spike protein (S) immunoglobulin G (IgG), S-receptor-binding domain (RBD) IgG, S IgG Fcγ receptor IIIa (FcγRIIIa)-binding, SNM [sum of individual (S), nucleocapsid protein (N), and membrane protein (M) peptide pool]-specific interleukin-2 (IL-2)+CD4+, SNM-specific IL-2+CD8+, S-specific IL-2+CD8+, N-specific IL-2+CD4+, N-specific IL-2+CD8+ and M-specific IL-2+CD4+ responses fulfilled the superior and non-inferior criteria for ID-CC compared to IM-CC, whereas IgG avidity was inferior. For ID-CCC, S-RBD IgG, surrogate virus neutralisation test, 90% plaque reduction neutralisation titre (PRNT90), PRNT50, S IgG avidity, S IgG FcγRIIIa-binding, M-specific IL-2+CD4+, interferon-γ+CD8+ and IL-2+CD8+ responses were superior and non-inferior to IM-CCC. The estimated vaccine efficacies were 49%, 52%, 66% and 79% for IM-CC, ID-CC, IM-CCC and ID-CCC, respectively. The ID groups reported more local, mild adverse reactions. CONCLUSION: This is the first study to demonstrate superior antibody and M-specific T-cell responses by ID inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccination and serves as the basis for future research to improve the immunogenicity of inactivated vaccines.

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Lancet Microbe ; 4(9): e670-e682, 2023 09.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37549680

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BACKGROUND: Few trials have compared homologous and heterologous third doses of COVID-19 vaccination with inactivated vaccines and mRNA vaccines. The aim of this study was to assess immune responses, safety, and efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 infection following homologous or heterologous third-dose COVID-19 vaccination with either one dose of CoronaVac (Sinovac Biotech; inactivated vaccine) or BNT162b2 (Fosun Pharma-BioNTech; mRNA vaccine). METHODS: This is an ongoing, randomised, allocation-concealed, open-label, comparator-controlled trial in adults aged 18 years or older enrolled from the community in Hong Kong, who had received two doses of CoronaVac or BNT162b2 at least 6 months earlier. Participants were randomly assigned, using a computer-generated sequence, in a 1:1 ratio with allocation concealment to receive a (third) dose of CoronaVac or BNT162b2 (ancestral virus strain), stratified by types of previous COVID-19 vaccination (homologous two doses of CoronaVac or BNT162b2). Participants were unmasked to group allocation after vaccination. The primary endpoint was serum neutralising antibodies against the ancestral virus at day 28 after vaccination in each group, measured as plaque reduction neutralisation test (PRNT50) geometric mean titre (GMT). Surrogate virus neutralisation test (sVNT) mean inhibition percentage and PRNT50 titres against omicron BA.1 and BA.2 subvariants were also measured. Secondary endpoints included geometric mean fold rise (GMFR) in antibody titres; incidence of solicited local and systemic adverse events; IFNγ+ CD4+ and IFNγ+ CD8+ T-cell responses at days 7 and 28; and incidence of COVID-19. Within-group comparisons of boost in immunogenicity from baseline and between-group comparisons were done according to intervention received (ie, per protocol) by paired and unpaired t test, respectively, and cumulative incidence of infection was compared using Kaplan-Meier curves and a proportional hazards model to estimate hazard ratio. The trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT05057169. FINDINGS: We enrolled participants from Nov 12, 2021, to Jan 27, 2022. We vaccinated 219 participants who previously received two doses of CoronaVac, including 101 randomly assigned to receive CoronaVac (CC-C) and 118 randomly assigned to receive BNT162b2 (CC-B) as their third dose; and 232 participants who previously received two doses of BNT162b2, including 118 randomly assigned to receive CoronaVac (BB-C) and 114 randomly assigned to receive BNT162b2 (BB-B) as their third dose. The PRNT50 GMTs on day 28 against ancestral virus were 109, 905, 92, and 816; against omicron BA.1 were 9, 75, 8, and 86; and against omicron BA.2 were 6, 80, 6, and 67 in the CC-C, CC-B, BB-C, and BB-B groups, respectively. Mean sVNT inhibition percentages on day 28 against ancestral virus were 83%, 96%, 87%, and 96%; against omicron BA.1 were 15%, 58%, 19%, and 69%; and against omicron BA.2 were 43%, 85%, 50%, and 90%, in the CC-C, CC-B, BB-C, and BB-B groups, respectively. Participants who had previously received two doses of CoronaVac and a BNT162b2 third dose had a GMFR of 12 (p<0·0001) compared with those who received a CoronaVac third dose; similarly, those who had received two doses of BNT162b2 and a BNT162b2 third dose had a GMFR of 8 (p<0·0001). No differences in CD4+ and CD8+ T-cell responses were observed between groups. We did not identify any vaccination-related hospitalisation within 1 month after vaccination. We identified 58 infections when omicron BA.2 was predominantly circulating, with cumulative incidence of 15·3% and 15·4% in the CC-C and CC-B groups, respectively (p=0·93), and 16·7% and 14·0% in the BB-C and BB-B groups, respectively (p=0·56). INTERPRETATION: Similar levels of incidence of, presumably, omicron BA.2 infections were observed in each group despite very weak antibody responses to BA.2 in the recipients of a CoronaVac third dose. Further research is warranted to identify appropriate correlates of protection for inactivated COVID-19 vaccines. FUNDING: Health and Medical Research Fund, Hong Kong. TRANSLATION: For the Chinese translation of the abstract see Supplementary Materials section.


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Vacunas contra la COVID-19 , COVID-19 , Adulto , Humanos , Vacunas contra la COVID-19/efectos adversos , Vacuna BNT162 , COVID-19/prevención & control , SARS-CoV-2 , Anticuerpos , Inmunidad
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Front Immunol ; 14: 1106837, 2023.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36949953

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Introduction: Two doses of inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine CoronaVac cannot elicit high efficacy against symptomatic COVID-19, especially against the Omicron variant, but that can be improved by a third dose in adults. The use of a third dose of CoronaVac in adolescents may be supported by immunobridging studies in the absence of efficacy data. Methods: With an immunobridging design, our study (NCT04800133) tested the non-inferiority of the binding and neutralizing antibodies and T cell responses induced by a third dose of CoronaVac in healthy adolescents (N=94, median age 14.2 years, 56% male) compared to adults (N=153, median age 48.1 years, 44% male). Responses against wild-type (WT) and BA.1 SARS-CoV-2 were compared in adolescents. Safety and reactogenicity were also monitored. Results: A homologous third dose of CoronaVac further enhanced antibody response in adolescents compared to just 2 doses. Adolescents mounted non-inferior antibody and T cell responses compared to adults. Although S IgG and neutralizing antibody responses to BA.1 were lower than to WT, they remained detectable in 96% and 86% of adolescents. T cell responses to peptide pools spanning only the mutations of BA.1 S, N and M in adolescents were preserved, increased, and halved compared to WT respectively. No safety concerns were identified. Discussion: The primary vaccination series of inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccines for adolescents should include 3 doses for improved humoral immunogenicity.


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Vacunas contra la COVID-19 , COVID-19 , Adulto , Adolescente , Masculino , Humanos , Persona de Mediana Edad , Femenino , SARS-CoV-2 , COVID-19/prevención & control , Anticuerpos Neutralizantes
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Int J Surg Pathol ; 31(7): 1420-1425, 2023 Oct.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36843554

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Fibrin-associated large B-cell lymphoma is a rare microscopic-sized tumor, typically representing an unexpected finding at sites rich in chronic fibrin deposition. It is associated with Epstein-Barr virus, and has been reported to occur in a wide variety of anatomic sites and clinical scenarios. We report a case arising in a thyroid hyperplastic nodule, only the second case reported in this location. Notably, this is only the fourth case of fibrin-associated large B-cell lymphoma that is not associated with Epstein-Barr virus. We provide a literature review on the clinico-pathological characteristics and outcome of this newly characterized indolent lymphoma type, which has only recently been separated out from the pathologically similar but highly aggressive large B-cell lymphoma associated with chronic inflammation.


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Infecciones por Virus de Epstein-Barr , Linfoma de Células B Grandes Difuso , Nódulo Tiroideo , Humanos , Herpesvirus Humano 4 , Fibrina , Linfoma de Células B Grandes Difuso/patología , Hiperplasia/complicaciones
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Head Neck Pathol ; 17(1): 165-171, 2023 Mar.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36166160

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BACKGROUND: Solitary fibrous tumor can exhibit a broad morphologic spectrum, such as presence of epithelioid tumor cells, adipose cells and multinucleated giant cells. This report describes an unusual morphologic variant characterized by adenofibromatous features, all occurring in the sinonasal region. METHODS: Four cases of the adenofibromatous variant of solitary fibrous tumor were retrieved from the surgical pathology and consultation files in Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong. Histologic examination, immunohistochemical study and reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) were performed. RESULTS: The patients were adults who presented with an obstructive mass of the nasal septum, nasal cavity or nasolacrimal sac. Histologic examination showed a circumscribed biphasic tumor with intermingling of glandular structures and spindle cells, reminiscent of mammary fibroadenoma. Bland-looking spindle cells formed short, irregularly oriented fascicles, admixed with variable amount of collagen fibers. The glandular component comprised ducts and seromucinous acini with a lobular architecture, indicating that it represented exuberant hyperplasia of indigenous glands rather than part of the neoplastic process. Demonstration of CD34 and STAT6 immunoreactivity in the spindle cells and NAB2::STAT6 gene fusion by polymerase chain reaction supports the diagnosis of solitary fibrous tumor. CONCLUSION: This study reports four cases of sinonasal solitary fibrous tumor with adenofibromatous features, furthermore expanding the morphologic spectrum of this tumor.


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Neoplasias de Cabeza y Cuello , Hemangiopericitoma , Senos Paranasales , Tumores Fibrosos Solitarios , Adulto , Humanos , Hemangiopericitoma/genética , Tumores Fibrosos Solitarios/genética , Tumores Fibrosos Solitarios/patología , Fusión Génica , Senos Paranasales/patología , Biomarcadores de Tumor/análisis
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J Infect Dis ; 227(2): 251-255, 2023 01 11.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36108092

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We administered BNT162b2 as a third dose to 314 adults aged ≥30 years who had previously received 2 doses of inactivated vaccine. We collected blood samples before the third dose and again after 1 month and 6 months, and found robust antibody responses to the ancestral strain at 6 months after receipt of BNT162b2. Antibody responses to Omicron BA.2 by live virus neutralization were weaker after the third dose and had declined to a low level by 6 months.


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Anticuerpos , Vacuna BNT162 , Adulto , Humanos , Vacunas de Productos Inactivados , Anticuerpos Antivirales
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Clin Infect Dis ; 76(3): e299-e307, 2023 02 08.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35675370

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BACKGROUND: Limited data exist on antibody responses to mixed vaccination strategies that involve inactivated coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines, particularly in the context of emerging variants. METHODS: We conducted an open-label trial of a third vaccine dose of a messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine (BNT162b2, Fosun Pharma/BioNTech) in adults aged ≥30 years who had previously received 2 doses of inactivated COVID-19 vaccine. We collected blood samples before administering the third dose and 28 days later and tested for antibodies to the ancestral virus using a binding assay (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay [ELISA]), a surrogate virus neutralization test (sVNT), and a live virus plaque reduction neutralization test (PRNT). We also tested for antibodies against the Omicron variant using live-virus PRNT. RESULTS: In 315 participants, a third dose of BNT162b2 substantially increased antibody titers on each assay. Mean ELISA levels increased from an optical density of 0.3 to 2.2 (P < .001), and mean sVNT levels increased from an inhibition of 17% to 96% (P < .001). In a random subset of 20 participants, the geometric mean PRNT50 titers rose substantially, by 45-fold from day 0 to day 28 against the ancestral virus (P < .001) and by 11-fold against the Omicron variant (P < .001). In daily monitoring, post-vaccination reactions subsided within 7 days for more than 99% of participants. CONCLUSIONS: A third dose of COVID-19 vaccine with an mRNA vaccine substantially improved antibody levels against the ancestral virus and the Omicron variant with a well-tolerated safety profile in adults who had received 2 doses of inactivated vaccine 6 months earlier. CLINICAL TRIALS REGISTRATION: NCT05057182.


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Vacuna BNT162 , COVID-19 , Adulto , Humanos , Anticuerpos Neutralizantes , Anticuerpos Antivirales , COVID-19/prevención & control , Vacunas contra la COVID-19 , Inmunogenicidad Vacunal , ARN Mensajero , SARS-CoV-2 , Vacunas de Productos Inactivados
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Nat Rev Dis Primers ; 8(1): 78, 2022 12 15.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36522349

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Burkitt lymphoma (BL) is an aggressive form of B cell lymphoma that can affect children and adults. The study of BL led to the identification of the first recurrent chromosomal aberration in lymphoma, t(8;14)(q24;q32), and subsequent discovery of the central role of MYC and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) in tumorigenesis. Most patients with BL are cured with chemotherapy but those with relapsed or refractory disease usually die of lymphoma. Historically, endemic BL, non-endemic sporadic BL and the immunodeficiency-associated BL have been recognized, but differentiation of these epidemiological variants is confounded by the frequency of EBV positivity. Subtyping into EBV+ and EBV- BL might better describe the biological heterogeneity of the disease. Phenotypically resembling germinal centre B cells, all types of BL are characterized by dysregulation of MYC due to enhancer activation via juxtaposition with one of the three immunoglobulin loci. Additional molecular changes commonly affect B cell receptor and sphingosine-1-phosphate signalling, proliferation, survival and SWI-SNF chromatin remodelling. BL is diagnosed on the basis of morphology and high expression of MYC. BL can be effectively treated in children and adolescents with short durations of high dose-intensity multiagent chemotherapy regimens. Adults are more susceptible to toxic effects but are effectively treated with chemotherapy, including modified versions of paediatric regimens. The outcomes in patients with BL are good in high-income countries with low mortality and few late effects, but in low-income and middle-income countries, BL is diagnosed late and is usually treated with less-effective regimens affecting the overall good outcomes in patients with this lymphoma.


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Linfoma de Burkitt , Infecciones por Virus de Epstein-Barr , Linfoma , Adolescente , Adulto , Humanos , Niño , Linfoma de Burkitt/epidemiología , Linfoma de Burkitt/metabolismo , Linfoma de Burkitt/patología , Herpesvirus Humano 4 , Infecciones por Virus de Epstein-Barr/complicaciones , Infecciones por Virus de Epstein-Barr/epidemiología , Linfocitos B
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Signal Transduct Target Ther ; 7(1): 397, 2022 12 14.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36517469

RESUMEN

The high effectiveness of the third dose of BNT162b2 in healthy adolescents against Omicron BA.1 has been reported in some studies, but immune responses conferring this protection are not yet elucidated. In this analysis, our study (NCT04800133) aims to evaluate the humoral and cellular responses against wild-type and Omicron (BA.1, BA.2 and/or BA.5) SARS-CoV-2 before and after a third dose of BNT162b2 in healthy adolescents. At 5 months after 2 doses, S IgG, S IgG Fc receptor-binding, and neutralising antibody responses waned significantly, yet neutralising antibodies remained detectable in all tested adolescents and S IgG avidity increased from 1 month after 2 doses. The antibody responses and S-specific IFN-γ+ and IL-2+ CD8+ T cell responses were significantly boosted in healthy adolescents after a homologous third dose of BNT162b2. Compared to adults, humoral responses for the third dose were non-inferior or superior in adolescents. The S-specific IFN-γ+ and IL-2+ CD4+ and CD8+ T cell responses in adolescents and adults were comparable or non-inferior. Interestingly, after 3 doses, adolescents had preserved S IgG, S IgG avidity, S IgG FcγRIIIa-binding, against Omicron BA.2, as well as preserved cellular responses against BA.1 S and moderate neutralisation levels against BA.1, BA.2 and BA.5. Sera from 100 and 96% of adolescents tested at 1 and 5 months after two doses could also neutralise BA.1. Our study found high antibody and T cell responses, including potent cross-variant reactivity, after three doses of BNT162b2 vaccine in adolescents in its current formulation, suggesting that current vaccines can be protective against symptomatic Omicron disease.


Asunto(s)
COVID-19 , SARS-CoV-2 , Adolescente , Humanos , Anticuerpos Neutralizantes , Vacuna BNT162 , Inmunoglobulina G , Interleucina-2
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