Background Pediatric IBD can limit the dayly life and is associated with psychosocial strain and future illness. However, physical activity and exercise are at great importance through childhood. Health, as a health science concept was used as a theoretical framework to establish an understanding where a balanced rhythm of life between movement and rest is a part of experiencing wellbeing and health. Aim The aim of this study was to illuminate research about how IBD affects childrens and adolescents physical activity. Approach A literature study based on eight scientific articles. Result The results showed that IBD can complicate physical activity and exercise, especially in active disease but also in periods of remission. The results illustrated three areas related to physical activity in children and adolescents with IBD; physiological function, limitations in physical activity and movement in IBD. Two factors that significantly contributed a decreased physical activity were fatigue, and a psychosocial strain in teenagers. Conclusion The result indicate that physical activity and exercise is complicated with physical, physiological and social dimensions. To consider health from a holistic approach in the care of a child or a adolescent with IBD pay attention to the importance of physical activity in life and can forms the basis of the nurse´s care in order to strengthen wellbeing and a healthy lifestyle.

Despite the fact that E. coli supports limited posttranslational modification, this bacterium has been universally used as the expression system of choice. Expression of modified proteins in E. coli may lead to expression of recombinant proteins that lack essential immunomodulatory or catalytic components essentials for infectious processes. Previously in our laboratory, pMptb#28 plasmid containing a 4.8 kb insert from M. paratuberculosis has been identified which expressed 16 kDa recombinant protein in E. coli and 19 kDa recombinant protein in Mycobacterium smegmatis. The objective of this study is to identify the ORF sequence, investigate possible posttranslational modification and characterize the protein forms in the two hosts. Earlier in the study, the genome sequence for M. paratuberculosis was not available and therefore sequencing both the 5' and 3' ends of the 4.8 kb insert did not help in the identification of the ORF. However, unidirectional Exonuclease deletion resulted in identification of subclones containing possible ORF sequence. Later on, the publication of the M. paratuberculosis genome sequence along with BLAST analysis of sequences from the subclones resulted in the identification of 486 bp ORF with significant identity to that from M. tuberculosis and M. leprae. Cloning of the 486 ORF coding sequence in E. coli resulted in the expression of 16 kDa protein similar to the calculated predicted size of translated peptide. Cloning of the 486 bp ORF coding sequence in M. smegmatis resulted in the expression of 19 kDa protein similar to that from M. paratuberculosis. The 16/19 kDa forms of the same protein were verified using rabbit anti-M. paratuberculosis antibodies adsorbed in E. coli and M. smegmatis lysates. The size of the 19 kDa proteins was not reduced following treatment with deglycosylation enzymes in absence of any enzyme inhibitors. The 19 kDa product was confirmed not be a glycoprotein when failed to react with ConA stain. The 16/19 kDa forms of the protein were evaluated against T-lymphocytes from Crohn's disease patients and normal controls. T- proliferation assay included controls such as PHA and PPD from M. paratuberculosis. There was not a significant difference between the two forms of the protein (16/19 kDa) against T-cell response from both populations. Overall, the study identified the ORF of the 19 kDa non-glycoprotein from M. paratuberculosis. Moreover, this is the first study which reports that the zoonotic M. paratuberculosis supports posttranslational modification similar to M. tuberculosis and M. leprae pathogens. Although the posttranslational modification component in this 19 kDa nonglycoprotein did not affect T- cell response, the finding is significant toward glycoproteins from M. paratuberculosis and their role in the pathogenesis of this bacterial infection in animals and humans.

Die Ätiologie chronisch entzündlicher Darmerkrankungen ist bis heute ungeklärt. Sie beinhaltet eine unkontrollierte Aktivierung von immunologischen Effektorzellen durch antigenpräsentierende Zellen, wie zum Beispiel dendritische Zellen und intestinale Epithelzellen, die Antigene der luminalen Flora fehlerkennen und/oder falsch verarbeiten und den daraus resultierenden Gewebsschädigungsmechanismen. Am Interleukin-2 defizienten Mausmodell der Colitis ulcerosa konnten wir zeigen, daß T-Zellen eine zentrale Rolle beim mukosalen Entzündungsprozeß bei chronisch entzündlichen Darmerkrankungen und insbesondere bei Colitis ulcerosa spielen. So kann zum Beispiel im Tiermodell eine Colitis ulcerosa durch Injektion von T-Zellen aus kranken Tieren auf gesunde Kontrolltiere übertragen werden. T-Zellen gehören zu den wichtigsten Produzenten pro-inflammatorischer Zytokine. Das Ausbleiben der Darmentzündung bei keimfrei gehaltenen Interleukin-2 defizienten Mäusen stützt die Hypothese einer Fehlaktivierung von T-Zellen durch luminale Antigene. In weiterführenden Experimenten haben wir den Beweis erbracht, daß primäre mukosale Epithelzellen das Potential zur Antigenpräsentation besitzen. Ihre Funktion besteht jedoch offenbar in der aktiven, reversiblen Hemmung von CD4+ T-Zellantworten. Da sie in unmittelbarem Kontakt mit den luminalen Antigenen stehen, kommt ihnen zumindest im Kolon eine regulatorische, tolerogene Rolle zu. Eine Störung dieses Prozesses trägt möglicherweise zur Ausbildung und Aufrechterhaltung unkontrollierter Entzündung bei chronisch entzündlichen Darmerkrankungen und insbesondere bei Colitis ulcerosa bei. Dendritische Zellen sind die am längsten bekannten und potentesten antigenpräsentierenden Zellen. Wir konnten zeigen, daß bei Patienten in Remission bereits ein Mangel an zirkulierenden unreifen, d.h. potentiell tolerogenen, dendritischen Zellen besteht, der bei akuten Schüben stark zunimmt. Dendritische Zellen von Patienten reagieren auf mikrobielle Modellstimuli im Gegensatz zu dendritischen Zellen von Gesunden mit der Ausbildung eines aktivierten Phänotyps und der Sekretion pro-inflammatorischer Zytokine. Unsere Daten lassen vermuten, daß ihre tolerogene Rolle gestört ist und sie möglicherweise aktiv zum Entzündungsgeschehen durch eine Fehlreaktion auf die kommensale Flora beitragen. Die klinische Relevanz der gestörten T-Zellaktivierung wird durch klinische Daten deutlich. Wir haben gezeigt, daß der T-Zellaktivierungshemmer Tacrolimus zur überbrückenden Therapie refraktärer chronisch entzündlicher Darmerkrankungen bis zum Wirkeintritt konventioneller Immunmodulatoren, wie zum Beispiel Azathioprin oder 6-Mercaptopurin, zur raschen Induktion einer Remission und auch bei Therapieversagen konventioneller Immunmodulatoren geeignet ist. Weiterhin demonstrierten wir seine Wirksamkeit bei refraktären extraintestinalen Komplikationen chronisch entzündlicher Darmerkrankungen, wie dem Pyoderma gangrenosum. / The etiology of inflammatory bowel disease is still unknown. Patients with inflammatory bowel disease have an inappropriate T-cell response to antigenic components of their indigenous gut flora and/or food stream. This breakdown in "oral tolerance" is poorly understood. However, this phenomenon likely relates to how antigen presenting cells, such as dendritic cells and epithelial cells, process and present antigen(s) to T-cells. Our data in the interleukin-2 knock out mouse model of ulcerative colitis underscores the central role of T-cells for the inflammatory process in inflammatory bowel disease and particularly ulcerative colitis. Adoptive transfer experiments showed that T-cells from diseases animals can transmit the ulcerative like disease onto healthy controls. T-cells are among the main producers of pro-inflammatory cytokines. The absence of the ulcerative colitis like disease in gnotobiotic interleukin-2 mice supports the hypothesis of an inappropriate T-cell response towards the indigenous flora. In additional studies we were able to show, that intestinal epithelial cells are capable to present antigen. However, their major role is apparently the reversible silencing of activated CD4+ T-cell responses. Their close proximity with luminal antigens suggest a regulatory, tolerogenic role at least in the colon. A disturbance of this process probably contributes to the occurrence and perpetuation of uncontrolled inflammation in inflammatory bowel disease and particularly UC. Dendritic cells are the longest known most potent antigen presenting cells. We have demonstrated that inflammatory bowel disease patients lack circulating, immature, and thereby potentially tolerogenic dendritic cells. Cultured dendritic cells from inflammatory bowel disease patients showed a more vigorous response to microbial surrogate stimuli compared with healthy controls. Our data suggest that the normally tolerogenic role of circulating dendritic cells is impaired in inflammatory bowel disease patients. It appears that they actively contribute to the inflammatory process by a false response to the indigenous flora. The clinical relevance of an uncontrolled T-cell activation is supported by our clinical data. We demonstrated that the T-cell activation inhibitor tacrolimus is suitable for the management of refractory inflammatory bowel disease. Low dose oral tacrolimus was also effective in refractory extraintestinal complications of inflammtory bowel disease such as pyoderma gangrenosum. The concepts and available data of current and evolving biologic therapies are extensively discussed.

Introdução: Pacientes com doença inflamatória intestinal (DII) tem risco aumentado de desenvolvimento de displasias e neoplasias colônicas, a partir de 8 anos de diagnóstico da doença. O desenvolvimento de técnicas que melhorem a acurácia diagnostica destas displasias tem impacto científico, econômico e na prática clínica. Materiais and Métodos: O NBI (narrow band image) tem sido descrito como um método comparável à cromoscopia para a detecção de diversos tipos de cânceres do trato gastrointestinal superior e do sistema respiratório. Neste estudo, as duas técnicas foram comparadas em pacientes com DII de longa data. Resultados: 34 pacientes foram randomizados (18 para a cromoscopia e 16 para o NBI). 66,7% e 68,8% dos pacientes eram do gênero feminino, com média de idade de 48,5 e 49,6 anos, nos grupos cromoscopia e NBI, respectivamente. 61,1% dos pacientes do grupo cromoscopia e 56,2% do grupo NBI tinham doença de Crohn (DC). Nenhuma destas variáveis alcançou diferença estatísticamente significante na comparação entre os grupos: comportamento da DC, localização da retocolite ulcerativa, presença de atividade inflamatória endoscópica e sintomas no momento do exame. O tempo médio gasto para a realização do exame foi de 45,8 minutos no grupo cromoscopia e de 34,1 minutos no grupo NBI. Sobre a presença de displasias, 22,2% dos pacientes no grupo cromoscopia apresentaram lesões displásicas no exame histológico (todas as biopsias foram direcionadas pela presença de lesões), enquanto que, no grupo NBI, nenhuma lesão displásica foi encontrada (qui-quadrado= 4,477; ∑crítico> 3,841, considerando um erro a de 5%). Foram encontrados três lesões adenomatosas e uma lesão displásica tipo DALM (dysplasia-associated lesion or mass), típica da DII. Quando realizada a correção de Yattes, ara amostras pequenas, foi observado ∑ = 2,180 (∑crítico> 3,841, considerando um erro a de 5%). Conclusões: Esses dados mostram diferença estatística entre as técnicas endoscópicas (NBI e cromoscopia). Eles revelam uma forte tendência estatística de superioridade da cromoscopia, comparada ao NBI. / Introduction: Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are under increased risk of colonic dysplasia and neoplasia, approximately, 8 years after diagnosis. The development of techniques that improve the diagnostic ability to detect those dysplasias has scientific, economic and practical impact. Materials and Methods: The NBI (narrow band image) has been described as a valuable method comparable to chromoendoscopy for the detection of many cancers of the upper digestive and respiratory systems. The two techniques were compared in this study in patients with IBD after at least 8 years from diagnosis. Results: 34 patients were randomized (18 for chromoendoscopy and 16 for NBI). 66.7% and 68.8% were female, mean age of 48.5 and 49.6 years, in chromoendoscopy and NBI groups, respectively. The mean disease duration was 14.7 (DP 6.5 years 2) and 15.6 years (DP 9.0 years 2) for chromoendoscopy and NBI, respectively. 61.1% of patients in the chromoendoscopy group and 56.2% in the NBI had Crohn\'s disease (CD). None of those epidemiological data, extension and behavior of CD and Ulcerative Colitis, use of medications, endoscopic grade of disease activity and symptoms at the time of the exam disclosed statistical significance. The average time of examination was 45.8 minutes for the chromoendoscopy group, versus 34.1 minutes for the NBI group. Regarding the presence of dysplasia, 22,2% of patients in the chromoendoscopy group showed some dysplastic lesions on histological examination (all biopsies directed to mucosal lesions), while no patients in the NBI group had such lesions (chi-square = 4.477; ∑critical> 3.841, considering an error of 5%). We found three adenomas and one dysplastic lesions of the type DALM (dysplasia-associated lesion or mass), typical of IBD. When we look at correcting by means of the Yates correction test for small samples, we observed ∑ = 2,180 (∑critical > 3.841, considering an error of 5%). Conclusion: Those data have shown statistical difference between the endoscopic techniques (NBI and chromoendoscopy). They revealed a strong statistical tendency of superiority of chromoendoscopy compared to NBI.

La presencia de microorganismos patógenos en alimentos es uno de los problemas esenciales en salud pública, y las enfermedades producidas por los mismos es una de las causas más importantes de enfermedad. Por tanto, la aplicación de controles microbiológicos dentro de los programas de aseguramiento de la calidad es una premisa para minimizar el riesgo de infección de los consumidores. Los métodos microbiológicos clásicos requieren, en general, el uso de pre-enriquecimientos no-selectivos,enriquecimientos selectivos, aislamiento en medios selectivos y la confirmación posterior usando pruebas basadas en la morfología, bioquímica y serología propias de cada uno de los microorganismos objeto de estudio. Por lo tanto, estos métodos son laboriosos, requieren un largo proceso para obtener resultados definitivos y, además, no siempre pueden realizarse. Para solucionar estos inconvenientes se han desarrollado diversas metodologías alternativas para la detección identificación y cuantificación de microorganismos patógenos de origen alimentario, entre las que destacan los métodosinmunológicos y moleculares. En esta última categoría, la técnica basada en la reacción en cadena de la polimerasa (PCR) se ha convertido en la técnica diagnóstica más popular en microbiología, y recientemente, la introducción de una mejora de ésta, la PCR a tiempo real, ha producido una segunda revolución en la metodología diagnóstica molecular, como pude observarse por el número creciente de publicaciones científicas y la aparición continua de nuevos kits comerciales. La PCR a tiempo real es unatécnica altamente sensible -detección de hasta una molécula- que permite la cuantificación exacta de secuencias de ADN específicas de microorganismos patógenos de origen alimentario. Además, otras ventajas que favorecen su implantación potencial en laboratorios de análisis de alimentos son su rapidez, sencillez y el formato en tubo cerrado que puede evitar contaminaciones post-PCR y favorece la automatización y un alto rendimiento. En este trabajo se han desarrollado técnicas moleculares (PCR y NASBA) sensibles y fiables para la detección, identificación y cuantificación de bacterias patogénicas de origen alimentario (Listeria spp., Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis y Salmonella spp.). En concreto, se han diseñado y optimizado métodos basados en la técnica de PCR a tiempo real para cada uno de estos agentes: L. monocytogenes, L. innocua, Listeria spp. M. avium subsp. paratuberculosis, y también se ha optimizado yevaluado en diferentes centros un método previamente desarrollado para Salmonella spp. Además, se ha diseñado y optimizado un método basado en la técnica NASBA para la detección específica de M. avium subsp. paratuberculosis. También se evaluó la aplicación potencial de la técnica NASBA para la detección específica de formas viables de este microorganismo. Todos los métodos presentaron una especificidad del 100 % con una sensibilidad adecuada para su aplicación potencial a muestras reales de alimentos. Además, se han desarrollado y evaluado procedimientos de preparación de las muestras en productos cárnicos, productos pesqueros, leche y agua. De esta manera se han desarrollado métodos basados en la PCR a tiempo real totalmente específicos y altamente sensibles para la determinación cuantitativa de L. monocytogenes en productoscárnicos y en salmón y productos derivados como el salmón ahumado y de M. avium subsp. paratuberculosis en muestras de agua y leche. Además este último método ha sido también aplicado para evaluar la presencia de este microorganismo en el intestino de pacientes con la enfermedad de Crohn's, a partir de biopsias obtenidas de colonoscopia de voluntarios afectados.En conclusión, este estudio presenta ensayos moleculares selectivos y sensibles para la detección de patógenos en alimentos (Listeria spp., Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis) y para una rápida e inambigua identificación de Salmonella spp. La exactitud relativa de los ensayos ha sido excelente, si se comparan con los métodos microbiológicos de referencia y pueden serusados para la cuantificación de tanto ADN genómico como de suspensiones celulares. Por otro lado, la combinación con tratamientos de preamplificación ha resultado ser de gran eficiencia para el análisis de las bacterias objeto de estudio. Por tanto, pueden constituir una estrategia útil para la detección rápida y sensible de patógenos en alimentos y deberían ser una herramienta adicional al rango de herramientas diagnósticas disponibles para el estudio de patógenos de origen alimentario. / The presence of pathogens in foods is among the most serious public health concerns, and the diseases produced by them are a major cause of morbidity. Consequently, the application of microbiological control within the quality assessment programs in the food industry is a premise to minimize the risk of infection for the consumer. Classical microbiological methods involve, in general, the use of a non-selective pre-enrichment, selective enrichment, isolation on selective media, and subsequent confirmation using morphological, biochemical and/or serological tests. Thus, they are laborious, time consuming and not always reliable (e.g. in viable but non-culturable VBNC forms). A number of alternative, rapid and sensitive methods for the detection, identification and quantification of foodborne pathogens have been developed to overcome these drawbacks. PCR has become the most popular microbiological diagnostic method, and recently, the introduction of a development of this technique, RTi-PCR, has produced a second revolution in the molecular diagnostic methodology in microbiology. RTi-PCR is highly sensitive and specific. Moreover, it allows accurate quantification of the bacterial target DNA. Main advantages of RTi-PCR for its application in diagnostic laboratories include quickness, simplicity, the closed-tube format that avoids risks of carryover contaminations and the possibility of high throughput and automation.In this work, specific, sensitive and reliable analytical methods based on molecular techniques (PCR and NASBA) were developed for the detection, identification and quantification of foodborne pathogens (Listeria spp., Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis and Salmonella spp.). Real-time PCR based methods were designed and optimised for each one of these target bacteria: L. monocytogenes, L. innocua, Listeria spp. M. avium subsp. paratuberculosis, and also a real-time PCR basedmethod previously described for Salmonella spp. was optimised and multicenter evaluated. In addition, an NASBA-based method was designed and optimised for the specific detection of M. avium subsp. paratuberculosis. The potential application of the NASBA technique for specific detection of viable M. avium subsp. paratuberculosis cells was also evaluated.All the amplification-based methods were 100 % specific and the sensitivity achieved proved to be fully suitable for further application in real food samples. Furthermore, specific pre-amplification procedures were developed and evaluated on meatproducts, seafood products, milk and water samples. Thus, fully specific and highly sensitive real-time PCR-based methods were developed for quantitative detection of L. monocytogenes on meat and meat products and on salmon and cold smoked salmon products; and for quantitative detection of M. avium subsp. paratuberculosis on water and milk samples. The M. avium subsp. paratuberculosis-specific real-time PCR-based method was also applied to evaluate the presence of this bacterium in the bowelof Crohn's disease patients using colonic biopsy specimens form affected and unaffected volunteers. In addition, fully specific and highly sensitive real-time NASBA-based methods were developed for detection of M. avium subsp. paratuberculosis on water and milk samples.In conclusion, this study reports selective and sensitive amplification-based assays for the quantitative detection of foodborne pathogens (Listeria spp., Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis and) and for a quick and unambiguously identification of Salmonella spp. The assays had an excellent relative accuracy compared to microbiological reference methods and can be used for quantification of genomic DNA and also cell suspensions. Besides, in combination with sample pre-amplification treatments,they work with high efficiency for the quantitative analysis of the target bacteria. Thus, they could be a useful strategy for a quick and sensitive detection of foodborne pathogens in food products and which should be a useful addition to the range of diagnostic tools available for the study of these pathogens.

Introdução: Pacientes com doença inflamatória intestinal (DII) tem risco aumentado de desenvolvimento de displasias e neoplasias colônicas, a partir de 8 anos de diagnóstico da doença. O desenvolvimento de técnicas que melhorem a acurácia diagnostica destas displasias tem impacto científico, econômico e na prática clínica. Materiais and Métodos: O NBI (narrow band image) tem sido descrito como um método comparável à cromoscopia para a detecção de diversos tipos de cânceres do trato gastrointestinal superior e do sistema respiratório. Neste estudo, as duas técnicas foram comparadas em pacientes com DII de longa data. Resultados: 34 pacientes foram randomizados (18 para a cromoscopia e 16 para o NBI). 66,7% e 68,8% dos pacientes eram do gênero feminino, com média de idade de 48,5 e 49,6 anos, nos grupos cromoscopia e NBI, respectivamente. 61,1% dos pacientes do grupo cromoscopia e 56,2% do grupo NBI tinham doença de Crohn (DC). Nenhuma destas variáveis alcançou diferença estatísticamente significante na comparação entre os grupos: comportamento da DC, localização da retocolite ulcerativa, presença de atividade inflamatória endoscópica e sintomas no momento do exame. O tempo médio gasto para a realização do exame foi de 45,8 minutos no grupo cromoscopia e de 34,1 minutos no grupo NBI. Sobre a presença de displasias, 22,2% dos pacientes no grupo cromoscopia apresentaram lesões displásicas no exame histológico (todas as biopsias foram direcionadas pela presença de lesões), enquanto que, no grupo NBI, nenhuma lesão displásica foi encontrada (qui-quadrado= 4,477; ∑crítico> 3,841, considerando um erro a de 5%). Foram encontrados três lesões adenomatosas e uma lesão displásica tipo DALM (dysplasia-associated lesion or mass), típica da DII. Quando realizada a correção de Yattes, ara amostras pequenas, foi observado ∑ = 2,180 (∑crítico> 3,841, considerando um erro a de 5%). Conclusões: Esses dados mostram diferença estatística entre as técnicas endoscópicas (NBI e cromoscopia). Eles revelam uma forte tendência estatística de superioridade da cromoscopia, comparada ao NBI. / Introduction: Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are under increased risk of colonic dysplasia and neoplasia, approximately, 8 years after diagnosis. The development of techniques that improve the diagnostic ability to detect those dysplasias has scientific, economic and practical impact. Materials and Methods: The NBI (narrow band image) has been described as a valuable method comparable to chromoendoscopy for the detection of many cancers of the upper digestive and respiratory systems. The two techniques were compared in this study in patients with IBD after at least 8 years from diagnosis. Results: 34 patients were randomized (18 for chromoendoscopy and 16 for NBI). 66.7% and 68.8% were female, mean age of 48.5 and 49.6 years, in chromoendoscopy and NBI groups, respectively. The mean disease duration was 14.7 (DP 6.5 years 2) and 15.6 years (DP 9.0 years 2) for chromoendoscopy and NBI, respectively. 61.1% of patients in the chromoendoscopy group and 56.2% in the NBI had Crohn\'s disease (CD). None of those epidemiological data, extension and behavior of CD and Ulcerative Colitis, use of medications, endoscopic grade of disease activity and symptoms at the time of the exam disclosed statistical significance. The average time of examination was 45.8 minutes for the chromoendoscopy group, versus 34.1 minutes for the NBI group. Regarding the presence of dysplasia, 22,2% of patients in the chromoendoscopy group showed some dysplastic lesions on histological examination (all biopsies directed to mucosal lesions), while no patients in the NBI group had such lesions (chi-square = 4.477; ∑critical> 3.841, considering an error of 5%). We found three adenomas and one dysplastic lesions of the type DALM (dysplasia-associated lesion or mass), typical of IBD. When we look at correcting by means of the Yates correction test for small samples, we observed ∑ = 2,180 (∑critical > 3.841, considering an error of 5%). Conclusion: Those data have shown statistical difference between the endoscopic techniques (NBI and chromoendoscopy). They revealed a strong statistical tendency of superiority of chromoendoscopy compared to NBI.

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The epithelial cells lining the intestinal mucosa separate the underlying tissue from components of the intestinal lumen. Innate immunity mediated by intestinal epithelial cells (IECs) provides rapid protective functions against microorganisms. Innate immunity also participates in orchestrating adaptive immunity. Key components in innate defence are defensins. To study the production of defensins and how it is affected by intestinal inflammation IECs were isolated from the small and large intestines of patients suffering from ulcerative colitis (UC), Crohn´s disease (MbC), celiac disease (CD), and from controls, and analyzed by quantitative RT-PCR (qRT-PCR) and immunoflow cytometry. Defensin expressing cells were also studied by in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry. Normally, only small intestinal Paneth cells express human α-defensin 5 (HD-5) and HD-6. In UC colon IECs, HD-5, HD-6, and lysozyme mRNAs were expressed at high levels. In Crohn´s colitis colon the levels of HD-5 and lysozyme mRNAs were also increased although not to the same extent as in UC. No increase was detected in MbC with ileal localization. Metaplastic Paneth cell differentiation in UC colon was primarily responsible for the expression of the antimicrobial components. Human β-defensin 1 (hBD-1) mRNA was more abundant in large than in small intestine of controls, and remained unchanged in UC and MbC. hBD-2 mRNA was barely detectable in normal intestine and was induced in UC IECs but not in MbC IECs. mRNAs for the recently discovered hBD-3 and hBD-4, were detected in IECs from both small and large intestine. Both hBD-3 and hBD-4 mRNA were significantly increased in IECs of UC patients but not of MbC patients. Bacteria and IL-1β induced hBD-2 but not hBD-1 mRNA in colon carcinoma cell lines. IFN-γ, but not TNF-α or IL-1β, augmented hBD-3 expression in these cells, while none of the agents induced hBD-4. High antimicrobial activity of IECs in UC may be a consequence of changes in the epithelial lining, which permit the adherence of microorganisms. Unexpectedly, in situ hybridization revealed expression of hBD-3 and hBD-4 mRNAs by numerous lamina propria cells in colonic tissue from UC patients. These cells were identified as plasma cells (CD138+). hBD-3 and hBD-4 mRNAs were also demonstrated in the plasmacytoma cell line U266. This is the first demonstration of defensins in plasma cells. The four prominent constituents of the intestinal glycocalyx, carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), CEA cell adhesion molecule 1 (CEACAM1), CEACAM6 and CEACAM7 all seem to play a critical role in innate defence of the intestinal mucosa by trapping and expelling microorganisms at the epithelial surface. The inducibility of these molecules in colonic epithelial cell lines was analyzed by qRT-PCR, immunoflow cytometry, and immunoelectron microscopy. IFN-g but not bacteria, LPS, TNF-α, or IL-1β modified the expression of CEA, CEACAM1 and CEACAM6. None of these agents modified CEACAM7 expression. IFN-γ was shown to have two effects: a direct effect on CEACAM1 transcription, and promotion of cell differentiation resulting in increased CEA and CEACAM6 and decreased CEACAM7 expression. Scanning electron microscopy of jejunal biopsies from children with CD revealed the presence of rod shaped bacteria in ~40% of patients with active CD, but only in 2% of controls. 19% of treated CD patients still had adhering bacteria. Presence of bacteria is not due to lack of antimicrobial factors. In fact, HD-5, HD-6, and lysozyme mRNA levels were significantly increased in IECs of patients with active CD. hBD-1 and hBD-2 were unchanged. Lack of induction of hBD-2 may reflect disturbed signalling in IECs of CD patients. Analysis of CEA and CEACAM1 mRNA/protein expression showed no differences between CD patients and controls. Analysis of the mucins MUC2 and MUC3 revealed significantly increased MUC2 levels in active disease and unchanged MUC3. Immunohistochemistry demonstrated goblet cell metaplasia as well as staining of the apical portion of absorptive cells. Glycosylation status of proteins was studied by lectin histochemistry. Goblet cells in the mucosa of CD patients were stained by the lectin UEAI. This was not seen in controls. The lectin PNA stained the glycocalyx of controls but not that of CD patients. Thus, unique carbohydrate structures of the glycocalyx/mucous layer are likely discriminating features of CD patients and may allow bacterial binding. We conclude that the intestinal epithelium is heavily involved in the innate defence of the mucosa and that its reactive pattern is affected by intestinal inflammation. Keywords: human intestinal mucosa; epithelial cells; innate immunity; defensin; ulcerative colitis; Crohn´s disease; celiac disease; glycoαcalyx; mucin

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Les manifestations orales de la maladie de Crohn sont bien établies chez les adultes. Toutefois, aucune étude ne s’est concentrée sur les manifestations orales pathologiques chez la population infantile. En ce qui concerne la santé dentaire, très peu d’études ont évalué la prévalence de carie chez les patients atteints de la maladie de Crohn. Les objectifs de cette étude sont de décrire les manifestations orales des enfants et des adolescents atteints de la maladie de Crohn et tout lien possible avec le stade de la maladie (active ou rémission) ainsi que de déterminer s’il existe un lien entre la prévalence de carie et le score de potentiel cariogène de la diète des patients. Hypothèses • Les manifestations buccodentaires décrites chez les adultes sont présentes chez les enfants et adolescents du groupe de Ste-Justine. • Il existe différentes manifestations propres à la population infantile. • L’indice carieux des enfants atteints de la maladie de Crohn est supérieur à celui des enfants en bonne santé. • L’indice de potentiel cariogène est élevé chez les patients atteints de la maladie de Crohn • Le stade de la maladie influence la prévalence des manifestations. Méthodologie Un certificat d’éthique à la recherche fut obtenu de l’hôpital Ste-Justine. Sur 40 patients recrutés, 21 sujets (9 filles, 12 garçons) âgés de 5,1 à 17,3 ans ont participé à l’étude de type transversale. Un questionnaire médical, un examen buccal complet, l’analyse des journaux alimentaires ainsi qu’une revue des dossiers médicaux a permis d’établir la prévalence des lésions pathologiques, la prévalence de carie (indice CAO) et le score de potentiel cariogène (SPC) selon la méthode du Dre Monique Julien. Résultats Les analyses statistiques démontrent: • Aucune différence significative entre le CAO des patients atteints de la maladie et celui du groupe contrôle. • Aucune manifestation orale autre que celles présentées dans la littérature. • 57% des patients ont rapporté avoir eu des ulcères buccaux au cours de la maladie. • Les patients en phase active ne sont pas différents de ceux en rémission en ce qui concerne les manifestations orales, le CAO et le SPC. • Les enfants qui prennent du méthotrexate ont un CAO plus élevé. • Les patients qui ont plus de caries n’ont pas nécessairement une diète plus cariogène. Conclusion Selon les résultats de notre étude, nous n’avons pas observé de manifestations orales propre à la population infantile. De plus, les enfants atteints de la maladie ne semblent pas être un groupe à risque de carie dentaire. Davantage d’études sont nécessaires sur les manifestations orales de la maladie de Crohn chez la population pédiatrique. / Oral manifestations of Crohn’s disease are well documented in adults. However, no studies have investigated the oral manifestations of this condition in children and adolescents. Regarding oral health, only a few studies have evaluated the prevalence of dental caries in these patients. The objectives of this study are to describe the oral manifestations of Crohn’s disease in children and establish a link between the state of the disease (active and in remission) with the prevalence of dental caries and the cariogenicity of the diet of these children. Hypotheses • The oral manifestations described in adults are present in children and adolescents of the Ste-Justine group. • There are different oral manifestations in children. • Children with Crohn’s disease have more dental caries than children in good health. • The cariogenicity index of the diet is high in patients with Crohn’s disease • The state of the disease has an effect on the prevalence of the oral manifestations. Methodology An ethic’s certification was obtained from Ste-Justine Hospital. Of 40 recruited patients, 21 patients (9 girls, 12 boys) ranging in age from 5.1 to 17.3 years of age participated in our transversal study. A medical history, a complete oral exam, a diet analysis and a review of the medical chart gave us the opportunity to record the presence of oral manifestations, the prevalence of dental caries (DMFT) and the cariogenicity score (SPC). The DMFT of Crohn’s disease patients was compared with the DMFT of Quebec children establish in the Dr. Brodeur epidemiological study conducted in 1996. The patients were also divided into two groups according to the state of the disease (active or remission) to evaluate if it affected the prevalence of oral lesions, the DMFT and the SPC. Results The statistics show : • No significant difference between the DMFT of Crohn’s disease patients and the control group. • No oral manifestations other than those published in the adult literature. • 57% of patients reported to have ulcers at some time during the disease • The patient in the active phase is not different then those in remission ones regarding oral manifestations, DMFT and SPC. • Children taking methotrexate have a higher DMFT • Patients with a higher DMFT do not necesserarily have a higher SPC Conclusion The results of our study do not demonstrate any new oral manifestations in Crohn’s disease in children that have not already been described in adults. In addition, children with Crohn’s disease do not seem to be at high risk for dental caries. Further studies are necessary on the oral manifestations of Crohn’s disease in the pediatric population.