2019
Dilysine-Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI), a Urine Biomarker of MDI Exposure?
Wisnewski AV, Nassar AF, Liu J, Bello D. Dilysine-Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI), a Urine Biomarker of MDI Exposure? Chemical Research In Toxicology 2019, 32: 557-565. PMID: 30724074, PMCID: PMC6465083, DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.8b00262.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRespiratory tract exposureMDI exposureUrine biomarkersSkin exposureUrine of miceFuture translational investigationsWestern blot studiesUrinary biomarkersRespiratory tractExposure surveillanceTranslational investigationsDisease preventionMDI conjugatesMiceUrineBiomarkersCollision-induced dissociation (CID) fragmentation patternsExposureUnderstanding pathwaysMDIIndustrial hygieneAlbuminMS/MSTractPrevention
2014
Inception cohort study of workers exposed to toluene diisocyanate at a polyurethane foam factory: Initial one‐year follow‐up
Gui W, Wisnewski AV, Neamtiu I, Gurzau E, Sparer JA, Stowe MH, Liu J, Slade MD, Rusu OA, Redlich CA. Inception cohort study of workers exposed to toluene diisocyanate at a polyurethane foam factory: Initial one‐year follow‐up. American Journal Of Industrial Medicine 2014, 57: 1207-1215. PMID: 25266741, PMCID: PMC4198484, DOI: 10.1002/ajim.22385.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAir Pollutants, OccupationalAirway ObstructionAsthma, OccupationalFemaleFollow-Up StudiesForced Expiratory VolumeHumansImmunoglobulin EImmunoglobulin GLost to Follow-UpMaleMiddle AgedOccupational ExposurePolyurethanesPrevalenceProspective StudiesTime FactorsToluene 2,4-DiisocyanateVital CapacityYoung AdultConceptsAsthma symptomsIsocyanate asthmaInception cohort studyHealth effectsCurrent asthma symptomsTDI levelsFirst yearFurther longitudinal evaluationAirflow obstructionCohort studyInception cohortOccupational asthmaTDI exposureRespiratory healthSkin exposureLongitudinal evaluationAsthmaOne-yearPersonal samplingSymptomsRiskExposureFindingsFEV1Spirometry
2012
Hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) vapor reactivity with glutathione and subsequent transfer to human albumin
Wisnewski AV, Mhike M, Hettick JM, Liu J, Siegel PD. Hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) vapor reactivity with glutathione and subsequent transfer to human albumin. Toxicology In Vitro 2012, 27: 662-671. PMID: 23178851, PMCID: PMC3587365, DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2012.11.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHDI vaporCommon occupational allergensRespiratory tract exposureHuman albuminLevels of GSHReaction productsGSH concentrationVapor exposureIntra-molecular cyclizationClinical responseOccupational allergensAsthma pathogenesisPolyclonal rabbit serumAirway fluidSerologic assaysLower GSH concentrationsVivo reactivityRabbit serumPotential mechanismsGlutathione reactivityMass spectrometryExposureReactivityGSH solutionKey step
2011
Vapor conjugation of toluene diisocyanate to specific lysines of human albumin
Hettick JM, Siegel PD, Green BJ, Liu J, Wisnewski AV. Vapor conjugation of toluene diisocyanate to specific lysines of human albumin. Analytical Biochemistry 2011, 421: 706-711. PMID: 22206939, PMCID: PMC3324820, DOI: 10.1016/j.ab.2011.12.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchToluene Diisocyanate Reactivity with Glutathione Across a Vapor/Liquid Interface and Subsequent Transcarbamoylation of Human Albumin
Wisnewski AV, Hettick JM, Siegel PD. Toluene Diisocyanate Reactivity with Glutathione Across a Vapor/Liquid Interface and Subsequent Transcarbamoylation of Human Albumin. Chemical Research In Toxicology 2011, 24: 1686-1693. PMID: 21806041, PMCID: PMC3321232, DOI: 10.1021/tx2002433.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2007
Developments in laboratory diagnostics for isocyanate asthma
Wisnewski AV. Developments in laboratory diagnostics for isocyanate asthma. Current Opinion In Allergy And Clinical Immunology 2007, 7: 138-145. PMID: 17351466, PMCID: PMC3131002, DOI: 10.1097/aci.0b013e3280895d22.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIsocyanate asthmaSpecific inhalation challengeCause of asthmaEnzyme-linked immunosorbentBiomarkers of exposureGold standard testInhalation challengeOccupational asthmaAsthma pathogenesisRisk factorsSpecialized centersAsthmaWorkplace exposuresAsthma diagnosticsEfficient laboratory testsHuman IgELaboratory testsClinical diagnosisContemporary laboratory testsLaboratory diagnosticsSubset of workersIgEDisease developmentExposureCause
2006
Biophysical determinants of toluene diisocyanate antigenicity associated with exposure and asthma
Ye YM, Kim CW, Kim HR, Kim HM, Suh CH, Nahm DH, Park HS, Redlich CA, Wisnewski AV. Biophysical determinants of toluene diisocyanate antigenicity associated with exposure and asthma. Journal Of Allergy And Clinical Immunology 2006, 118: 885-891. PMID: 17030242, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2006.06.026.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2002
Diisocyanate‐exposed auto body shop workers: A one‐year follow‐up
Redlich CA, Stowe MH, Coren BA, Wisnewski AV, Holm CT, Cullen MR. Diisocyanate‐exposed auto body shop workers: A one‐year follow‐up. American Journal Of Industrial Medicine 2002, 42: 511-518. PMID: 12439874, DOI: 10.1002/ajim.10143.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealthy worker effectAuto body shop workersWorker effectHexamethylene diisocyanate exposureHistory of asthmaLower asthma prevalenceCross-sectional studyDiisocyanate exposureOccupational asthmaAsthma prevalenceImmunologic responseLow prevalenceAsthmaOne-yearHigh job turnover ratesShop workersEpisodic exposureSignificant differencesAuto body shopsPrevalenceEffect of HDISignificant changesExposureSymptomsIgG
2001
Subclinical immunologic and physiologic responses in hexamethylene diisocyanate‐exposed auto body shop workers
Redlich C, Stowe M, Wisnewski A, Eisen E, Karol M, Lemus R, Holm C, Chung J, Sparer J, Liu Y, Woskie S, Appiah‐Pippim J, Gore R, Cullen M. Subclinical immunologic and physiologic responses in hexamethylene diisocyanate‐exposed auto body shop workers. American Journal Of Industrial Medicine 2001, 39: 587-597. PMID: 11385643, DOI: 10.1002/ajim.1058.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAir Pollutants, OccupationalAnalysis of VarianceAsthmaAutomobilesChi-Square DistributionCross-Sectional StudiesCyanatesEpidemiologic StudiesFemaleHumansIsocyanatesMaleMiddle AgedOccupational DiseasesOccupational ExposurePaintStatistics, NonparametricSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsAuto body shop workersDiisocyanate asthmaLymphocyte proliferationHost risk factorsShortness of breathShop workersMethacholine responsivenessMethacholine challengeChest tightnessDiisocyanate exposureOccupational asthmaImmunologic responseRisk factorsPhysiologic changesImmune responseEpidemiologic studiesSurveillance studyPhysiologic responsesAsthmaOvert casesSymptomsExposure dataEpisodic exposureAuto body shopsExposure
2000
Identification of Human Lung and Skin Proteins Conjugated with Hexamethylene DiisocyanateIn Vitro and In Vivo
WISNEWSKI A, SRIVASTAVA R, HERICK C, XU L, LEMUS R, CAIN H, MAGOSKI N, KAROL M, BOTTOMLY K, REDLICH C. Identification of Human Lung and Skin Proteins Conjugated with Hexamethylene DiisocyanateIn Vitro and In Vivo. American Journal Of Respiratory And Critical Care Medicine 2000, 162: 2330-2336. PMID: 11112159, DOI: 10.1164/ajrccm.162.6.2002086.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDiisocyanate-induced asthmaBiopsy samplesHuman lungHuman airway epithelial cellsBronchoalveolar lavage fluidAirway epithelial cellsEndobronchial biopsy samplesHuman skin biopsy samplesSkin biopsy samplesKeratin 18Epicutaneous exposureLavage fluidSkin proteinsVivo inhalationVivo exposureEpithelial cell proteinsGlucose-regulated proteinEpithelial cellsAsthmaLungExposureVitroVivoKeratinCell proteins
1999
Isocyanate-conjugated human lung epithelial cell proteins: A link between exposure and asthma?
Wisnewski A, Lemus R, Karol M, Redlich C. Isocyanate-conjugated human lung epithelial cell proteins: A link between exposure and asthma? Journal Of Allergy And Clinical Immunology 1999, 104: 341-347. PMID: 10452755, DOI: 10.1016/s0091-6749(99)70377-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIsocyanate-induced asthmaHuman lung epithelial cell lineEpithelial cell proteinsLung epithelial cell lineEpithelial cell lineLymphocyte proliferationProliferation of PBMCCell linesAirway inflammationAtopic subjectsNonasthmatic individualsHDI exposureAirway epitheliumImmunostimulatory potentialAsthmaCell proteinsWestern blottingPotential roleProliferationExposureHDI concentrationCross-linking chemicalsCell polypeptidesConjugation patternSubjects