2015
Neuronal antibody biomarkers for Sydenham's chorea identify a new group of children with chronic recurrent episodic acute exacerbations of tic and obsessive compulsive symptoms following a streptococcal infection.
Singer HS, Mascaro-Blanco A, Alvarez K, Morris-Berry C, Kawikova I, Ben-Pazi H, Thompson CB, Ali SF, Kaplan EL, Cunningham MW. Neuronal antibody biomarkers for Sydenham's chorea identify a new group of children with chronic recurrent episodic acute exacerbations of tic and obsessive compulsive symptoms following a streptococcal infection. PloS One 2015, 10: e0120499. PMID: 25793715, PMCID: PMC4368605, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0120499.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
Diagnostic and therapeutic potentials of exosomes in CNS diseases
Kawikova I, Askenase PW. Diagnostic and therapeutic potentials of exosomes in CNS diseases. Brain Research 2014, 1617: 63-71. PMID: 25304360, PMCID: PMC4862949, DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2014.09.070.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCell communication systemIntercellular communicationGenetic materialPhysiological functionsMicro RNAsExosomesNovel diagnostic biomarkersUnique siteIndividual exosomesTantalizing questionPathological processesGlial cellsRecognition of antigenCellsFundamental roleHippocampal neuronsCNS cellsTherapeutic potentialDiagnostic biomarkersDistant sitesPrecise targetingDiscoverySitesRNAExtracellular nanoparticles
2013
Neuroprotection against neuroblastoma cell death induced by depletion of mitochondrial glutathione
Dukhande VV, Kawikova I, Bothwell AL, Lai JC. Neuroprotection against neuroblastoma cell death induced by depletion of mitochondrial glutathione. Apoptosis 2013, 18: 702-712. PMID: 23494481, PMCID: PMC3645366, DOI: 10.1007/s10495-013-0836-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsApoptosisAzolesBcl-2-Associated X ProteinButhionine SulfoximineCell Line, TumorCell SurvivalCoculture TechniquesCytochromes cCytosolEthacrynic AcidGlioblastomaGlutathioneHumansIsoindolesMitochondriaNeuroblastomaNeuronsOrganoselenium CompoundsProto-Oncogene Proteins c-bcl-2Reactive Oxygen SpeciesConceptsSK-N-SH cellsMitochondrial glutathioneCell deathNeuroblastoma cell deathMitochondrial dysfunctionCellular reactive oxygen speciesMitochondrial glutathione poolPrevention of apoptosisMitochondrial glutathione depletionNeurodegenerative disordersOxidative stressGlutathione depletionReactive oxygen speciesGlutathione poolDistinct inhibitorsApoptotic deathGlutathione metabolismEthacrynic acidROS productionOxygen speciesBCL2 overexpressionGSH depletionApoptosisL-buthionineCells
2011
Risperidone-Related Improvement of Irritability in Children with Autism Is not Associated with Changes in Serum of Epidermal Growth Factor and Interleukin-13
Tobiasova Z, van der Lingen KH, Scahill L, Leckman JF, Zhang Y, Chae W, McCracken JT, McDougle CJ, Vitiello B, Tierney E, Aman MG, Arnold LE, Katsovich L, Hoekstra PJ, Volkmar F, Bothwell AL, Kawikova I. Risperidone-Related Improvement of Irritability in Children with Autism Is not Associated with Changes in Serum of Epidermal Growth Factor and Interleukin-13. Journal Of Child And Adolescent Psychopharmacology 2011, 21: 555-564. PMID: 22070180, PMCID: PMC3279715, DOI: 10.1089/cap.2010.0134.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedication-free subjectsEpidermal growth factorHealthy controlsInflammatory markersIL-13IL-1 receptor antagonistGrowth factorSerum inflammatory markersChemoattractant protein-1Placebo groupClinical improvementBaseline visitIL-17Serum levelsCytokine concentrationsInflammatory moleculesSerum concentrationsClinical trialsHealthy subjectsIL-1Interleukin-13RisperidoneAltered levelsProtein 1Diagnosis of autismPeroxisome Proliferator–Activated Receptor-γ Agonists Prevent In Vivo Remodeling of Human Artery Induced by Alloreactive T Cells
Tobiasova Z, Zhang L, Yi T, Qin L, Manes TD, Kulkarni S, Lorber MI, Rodriguez FC, Choi JM, Tellides G, Pober JS, Kawikova I, Bothwell AL. Peroxisome Proliferator–Activated Receptor-γ Agonists Prevent In Vivo Remodeling of Human Artery Induced by Alloreactive T Cells. Circulation 2011, 124: 196-205. PMID: 21690493, PMCID: PMC3347886, DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.110.015396.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdoptive TransferAnilidesAnimalsArteriesCell MovementCell ProliferationCytokinesGraft RejectionHumansHypoglycemic AgentsImmunologic MemoryIsoantigensMiceMice, SCIDPioglitazonePPAR gammaProstaglandin D2SuperantigensT-LymphocytesThiazolidinedionesTransplantation, HeterologousTransplantation, HomologousConceptsT cell responsesMemory T cellsVascular graft rejectionT cellsPPARγ agonistsVascular rejectionGraft rejectionAllogeneic human peripheral blood mononuclear cellsHuman memory T-cell responsesHuman T cell responsesMemory T cell responsesHuman peripheral blood mononuclear cellsTranscription factor peroxisome proliferator-activated receptorPeripheral blood mononuclear cellsChronic graft lossPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptorT-cell infiltratesAllogeneic T cellsAlloreactive T cellsBlood mononuclear cellsAlloantigen-induced proliferationVascular cell activationHuman arteriesProliferator-activated receptorEffects of PPARγ
2010
Altered immunoglobulin profiles in children with Tourette syndrome
Bos-Veneman NG, Olieman R, Tobiasova Z, Hoekstra PJ, Katsovich L, Bothwell AL, Leckman JF, Kawikova I. Altered immunoglobulin profiles in children with Tourette syndrome. Brain Behavior And Immunity 2010, 25: 532-538. PMID: 21156204, PMCID: PMC3056238, DOI: 10.1016/j.bbi.2010.12.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTourette syndromeSymptom exacerbationHealthy controlsSymptom severityPost-infectious autoimmunityB cell immunityLevels of IgG2Independent cross-sectional samplesCell immunitySerum levelsAdditional patientsIgG3 levelsIgM levelsImmunoglobulin profileHealthy childrenImmune deficiencyTrend-level significanceHealthy subjectsSerum IgG3PatientsIg profilesCross-sectional sampleIgG3Time pointsIg concentrations