2021
Associations of SARS-CoV-2 serum IgG with occupation and demographics of military personnel
Zell J, Wisnewski AV, Liu J, Klein J, Lucas C, Slade M, Iwasaki A, Redlich CA. Associations of SARS-CoV-2 serum IgG with occupation and demographics of military personnel. PLOS ONE 2021, 16: e0251114. PMID: 34460832, PMCID: PMC8405017, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0251114.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSARS-CoV-2Live SARS-CoV-2Moderate SARS-CoV-2SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalenceWork-related risk factorsTransportation-related occupationsSerum IgG levelsAntigen-specific IgGIgG seropositivity rateBiomarkers of infectionSARS-CoV-2 spikeCOVID-19 exposureUS National Guard soldiersMilitary personnelIgG levelsSeropositivity rateHumoral responseSerum IgGViral exposureBlack raceRisk factorsOdds ratioStudy populationNational Guard soldiersDemographic data
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
2013
Connecting glutathione with immune responses to occupational methylene diphenyl diisocyanate exposure
Wisnewski AV, Liu J, Redlich CA. Connecting glutathione with immune responses to occupational methylene diphenyl diisocyanate exposure. Chemico-Biological Interactions 2013, 205: 38-45. PMID: 23791970, PMCID: PMC3767171, DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2013.06.005.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2012
Biomonitoring Hexamethylene Diisocyanate (HDI) Exposure Based on Serum Levels of HDI-Specific IgG
Wisnewski AV, Stowe MH, Nerlinger A, Opare-addo P, Decamp D, Kleinsmith CR, Redlich CA. Biomonitoring Hexamethylene Diisocyanate (HDI) Exposure Based on Serum Levels of HDI-Specific IgG. Annals Of Work Exposures And Health 2012, 56: 901-910. PMID: 22449630, PMCID: PMC3471419, DOI: 10.1093/annhyg/mes024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPersonal protective equipmentSkin exposureExposure surveillanceSpecific serum immunoglobulin GHexamethylene diisocyanate exposureSerum IgG levelsSerum immunoglobulin GNight shift workEnzyme-linked immunosorbentAdverse health effectsAsthma historyDiisocyanate exposureIgG levelsSerum levelsIgG titersChemical allergensPPE useImmune responseRespirator useIsocyanate exposureExposure biomarkersPractical biomarkersBasic demographicsHigh titersHygiene efforts
2007
Respiratory Symptoms, Sensitization, and Exposure–Response Relationships in Spray Painters Exposed to Isocyanates
Pronk A, Preller L, Raulf-Heimsoth M, Jonkers IC, Lammers JW, Wouters IM, Doekes G, Wisnewski AV, Heederik D. Respiratory Symptoms, Sensitization, and Exposure–Response Relationships in Spray Painters Exposed to Isocyanates. American Journal Of Respiratory And Critical Care Medicine 2007, 176: 1090-1097. PMID: 17656675, PMCID: PMC2176099, DOI: 10.1164/rccm.200702-215oc.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWork-related chest tightnessExposure-response relationshipRespiratory symptomsChest tightnessSpecific IgESpecific IgGSpecific IgE sensitizationExposure-response associationsDisease-like symptomsTime-activity informationAsthmalike symptomsIgE sensitizationIndicator of exposureSpecific sensitizationSymptomatic individualsHSA conjugatesRespiratory diseaseSpray paintersSymptomsIgESensitizationPrevalenceIgGPersonal exposureOffice workersDiisocyanate conjugate and immunoassay characteristics influence detection of specific antibodies in HDI‐exposed workers
Campo P, Wisnewski AV, Lummus Z, Cartier A, Malo J, Boulet LP, Bernstein DI. Diisocyanate conjugate and immunoassay characteristics influence detection of specific antibodies in HDI‐exposed workers. Clinical & Experimental Allergy 2007, 37: 1095-1102. PMID: 17581205, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2222.2007.02745.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAir Pollutants, OccupationalAsthmaBronchial Provocation TestsCyanatesEnzyme-Linked Immunosorbent AssayFemaleHumansImmunoassayImmunoglobulin EImmunoglobulin GInhalation ExposureIsocyanatesMaleMiddle AgedMolecular StructureObserver VariationOccupational DiseasesPredictive Value of TestsQuality ControlQuebecRadioallergosorbent TestReagent Kits, DiagnosticReproducibility of ResultsSensitivity and SpecificitySerum AlbuminSkin TestsConceptsSpecific inhalation challengeDiisocyanate asthmaSpecific IgEHuman serum albumin conjugatesSpecific antibodiesSpecific IgG antibodiesInhalation challengeAsthmatic reactionSpecific IgGHDI exposureIgG antibodiesTest antigenPredictive valueSerum albumin conjugatesAntigen immunoassayIgEProtein antigensIgG immunoassayShop workersInter-laboratory variabilityAlbumin conjugatesAntibodiesAsthmaRASTIgG
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
1998
Phase I Study of a Human Monoclonal Antibody Directed against the CD4-Binding Site of HIV Type 1 Glycoprotein 120
Cavacini LA, Samore MH, Gambertoglio J, Jackson B, Duval M, Wisnewski A, Hammer S, Koziel C, Trapnell C, Posner MR. Phase I Study of a Human Monoclonal Antibody Directed against the CD4-Binding Site of HIV Type 1 Glycoprotein 120. AIDS Research And Human Retroviruses 1998, 14: 545-550. PMID: 9591708, DOI: 10.1089/aid.1998.14.545.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSingle doseHIV Type 1 Glycoprotein 120HIV-1-infected individualsHIV-1-infected cellsAnti-HIV-1 activityFunctional activityCD4-binding siteCD4 binding siteHuman monoclonal antibodyAbility of serumInfused antibodyQuantitative microcultureAntibody infusionEscalation studyFull functional activityGlycoprotein 120Primary isolatesHIV-1Immune responseSingle injectionGp120-CD4PatientsSite antibodiesCD4Spectrum of isolates
1996
Function and expression of a human idiotypic network in Schistosomiasis japonica
WISNEWSKI A, OLDS G, JOHNSON J, RAMIREZ B, KRESINA T. Function and expression of a human idiotypic network in Schistosomiasis japonica. Parasite Immunology 1996, 18: 439-447. PMID: 9226679, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3024.1996.tb01027.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnimalsAntibodies, Anti-IdiotypicAntibodies, HelminthAntibodies, HeterophileAntigens, HelminthChildFemaleGranulomaHumansImmunoglobulin GImmunoglobulin IdiotypesIn Vitro TechniquesLymphocyte ActivationMiceOvumPregnancySchistosoma japonicumSchistosomiasis japonicaSolubilityT-LymphocytesConceptsS. japonicum soluble egg antigensAnti-idiotypic antibodiesSchistosomiasis japonicaHuman anti-idiotypic antibodySoluble egg antigenNon-related antigensAnti-idiotypic antiseraS. japonicum infectionHuman lymphocyte blastogenesisCross-reactive idiotypeDose-dependent mannerHepatosplenic diseaseAcute infectionSerum levelsBlastogenic responseLymphocyte blastogenesisEgg antigenImmunoregulatory networkGranuloma formationJaponicum infectionFormation assaysS. japonicumAntibodiesAntigenDependent manner