2023
Advancing diagnosis and management of liver disease in adults through exome sequencing
Zheng M, Hakim A, Konkwo C, Deaton A, Ward L, Genetics A, Silveira M, Assis D, Liapakis A, Jaffe A, Jiang Z, Curry M, Lai M, Cho M, Dykas D, Bale A, Mistry P, Vilarinho S. Advancing diagnosis and management of liver disease in adults through exome sequencing. EBioMedicine 2023, 95: 104747. PMID: 37566928, PMCID: PMC10433007, DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2023.104747.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLiver diseaseWhole-exome sequencingUnknown etiologyTertiary referral academic medical centerReferral academic medical centerExome sequencingLiver disease patientsManagement of adultsAcademic health care centerComprehensive clinical evaluationHealth care centersAcademic medical centerGenetic variantsRare genetic variantsAdult patientsLiver centersHepatic steatosisDisease patientsClinical evaluationCare centerFamily historyMedical CenterClinical valueAdult medicinePatientsWED-283 Investigating the cholestatic pruritus of primary sclerosing cholangitis (ItCh-PSC): a study of patients participating in the consortium for autoimmune liver disease (CALiD)
Dean R, Yazdanfar M, Zepeda J, Levy C, Gordon S, Forman L, Lammert C, Assis D, Pratt D, Gungabissoon U, McGirr A, Mukherjee S, McLaughlin M, Bowlus C. WED-283 Investigating the cholestatic pruritus of primary sclerosing cholangitis (ItCh-PSC): a study of patients participating in the consortium for autoimmune liver disease (CALiD). Journal Of Hepatology 2023, 78: s388. DOI: 10.1016/s0168-8278(23)01040-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRecent Advances in the Management of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Assis D, Bowlus C. Recent Advances in the Management of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis. Clinical Gastroenterology And Hepatology 2023, 21: 2065-2075. PMID: 37084929, DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2023.04.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic cholestatic liver diseasePrimary sclerosing cholangitisInflammatory bowel diseasePrognostication of patientsCholestatic liver diseaseSclerosing cholangitisBowel diseaseLiver failureClinical featuresLiver diseaseMedical managementBiliary treeComplex pathophysiologyEffective therapyPharmacologic agentsRare natureCurrent conceptsDiseaseCholangitisFurther studiesCholangiocarcinomaPatientsPathophysiologyTherapyPrognosticationOutcomes of immunomodulator and advanced therapies for primary sclerosing cholangitis-associated inflammatory bowel disease
Sayed A, Assis D, Silveira M, Deng Y, Ciarleglio M, Gaidos J, Proctor D, Al-Bawardy B. Outcomes of immunomodulator and advanced therapies for primary sclerosing cholangitis-associated inflammatory bowel disease. European Journal Of Gastroenterology & Hepatology 2023, 35: 270-274. PMID: 36708297, DOI: 10.1097/meg.0000000000002510.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary sclerosing cholangitisInflammatory bowel diseasePSC-IBDEndoscopic healingTherapy groupAdvanced therapiesClinical remissionBowel diseaseAcute ascending cholangitisRate of cholangitisSmall bowel involvementThird of patientsAscending cholangitisSclerosing cholangitisAdult patientsBowel involvementSecondary outcomesMedian agePrimary outcomeRetrospective studyHigh riskCholangitisPatientsTherapyLarger study
2021
Role of Biliary Organoids in Cholestasis Research and Regenerative Medicine
Soroka CJ, Roberts SJ, Boyer JL, Assis DN. Role of Biliary Organoids in Cholestasis Research and Regenerative Medicine. Seminars In Liver Disease 2021, 41: 206-212. PMID: 33957696, DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1728663.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman cholestatic diseasesCholestatic diseaseBiliary organoidsStudy of pathophysiologyCholestasis ResearchBiliary treeDisease stageIndividual patientsTranslational studiesPrimary cholangiocytesPersonalized approachBiliary tissueApplication of organoidsStandardization of terminologyTranslational medicineDiseaseOrganoidsMedicineOrganoid technologyPatientsPathophysiology
2020
AS055 Co-culture of bile-derived organoids from primary sclerosing cholangitis patients with CD4+ T cells replicates pathogenic, CCL20 dependent biliary-immune interactions
Soroka C, Roberts S, Hohenester S, Boyer J, Assis D. AS055 Co-culture of bile-derived organoids from primary sclerosing cholangitis patients with CD4+ T cells replicates pathogenic, CCL20 dependent biliary-immune interactions. Journal Of Hepatology 2020, 73: s41. DOI: 10.1016/s0168-8278(20)30634-6.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
Patient-Derived Organoids from Human Bile: An In Vitro Method to Study Cholangiopathies
Soroka CJ, Assis DN, Boyer JL. Patient-Derived Organoids from Human Bile: An In Vitro Method to Study Cholangiopathies. Methods In Molecular Biology 2019, 1981: 363-372. PMID: 31016667, DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-9420-5_24.BooksConceptsPrimary sclerosing cholangitisPrimary sclerosing cholangitis patientsEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographySclerosing cholangitisCholangitis patientsRetrograde cholangiopancreatographyExtrahepatic bile duct epitheliumTherapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographyChemo/cytokinesEnd-stage diseaseBile duct epitheliumPatient-derived organoidsPharmacotherapeutic treatmentClinical indicationsIndividual patientsInflammatory stimuliHeterogeneous diseaseBiliary phenotypeDuct epitheliumDisease statusCholangitisCholangiopathyHuman bileBiliary cellsPatients
2018
Histologic features of autoimmune hepatitis: a critical appraisal
Gurung A, Assis DN, McCarty TR, Mitchell KA, Boyer JL, Jain D. Histologic features of autoimmune hepatitis: a critical appraisal. Human Pathology 2018, 82: 51-60. PMID: 30041025, DOI: 10.1016/j.humpath.2018.07.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedBiopsyChildChild, PreschoolDatabases, FactualEmperipolesisFemaleHepatitis C, ChronicHepatitis, AutoimmuneHepatocytesHumansKupffer CellsLiverLiver CirrhosisLymphocytesMaleMiddle AgedPlasma CellsPredictive Value of TestsReproducibility of ResultsRetrospective StudiesSeverity of Illness IndexYoung AdultConceptsProminent plasma cellsAutoimmune hepatitisHistologic featuresPlasma cellsInflammatory gradePortal tractsScoring systemInitiation of therapySeverity of hepatitisDifferent control groupsChronic hepatitisHepatitis CFibrosis stageStudy groupDisease processHepatitisControl groupHyaline globulesFurther studiesPatientsTractCritical appraisalCellsGradeTypical featuresChronic Complications of Cholestasis Evaluation and Management
Assis DN. Chronic Complications of Cholestasis Evaluation and Management. Clinics In Liver Disease 2018, 22: 533-544. PMID: 30259851, DOI: 10.1016/j.cld.2018.03.014.BooksMeSH KeywordsAbsorptiometry, PhotonAvitaminosisBone Density Conservation AgentsBone Diseases, MetabolicCarcinoma, HepatocellularCholestasisDiet, HealthyEarly Detection of CancerEsophageal and Gastric VaricesExerciseFibric AcidsGastrointestinal HemorrhageHumansHydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase InhibitorsHyperlipidemiasHypertension, PortalLiver Cirrhosis, BiliaryLiver NeoplasmsMass ScreeningOsteoporosisOsteoporotic FracturesVitamin A DeficiencyVitamin D DeficiencyVitamin E DeficiencyVitamin K DeficiencyConceptsPrimary biliary cholangitisChronic cholestasisFat-soluble vitamin deficiencyEarly-stage diseaseMetabolic bone diseaseCardiovascular eventsChronic complicationsPortal hypertensionBiliary cholangitisVitamin deficiencyBone diseaseLong-term effectsNotable riskCholestasisComplicationsPatientsPractical managementDiseaseRiskHarmful consequencesCholangitisHypertensionHyperlipidemiaOsteoporosisTherapy
2017
Gallbladder and bile duct disease in Cystic Fibrosis
Assis DN, Debray D. Gallbladder and bile duct disease in Cystic Fibrosis. Journal Of Cystic Fibrosis 2017, 16: s62-s69. PMID: 28986023, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcf.2017.07.006.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsBile duct diseaseCystic fibrosisHigh-quality careDuct diseaseExtra-pulmonary manifestationsBile duct pathologyEfficient clinical evaluationHepatobiliary disturbancesCommon complicationClinical presentationBiliary diseaseDuct pathologyBiliary treeClinical evaluationBiliary disordersUndetected pathologyGallbladderDiverse disordersPatientsDiseaseCareFibrosisPathologyDisordersComplicationsMo1444 Prevalence of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis in Black Patients: Results of a Multi-Center North American Consortium
Goldberg D, Yimam K, Eksteen B, Levy C, Pratt D, Schwarz K, Forman L, Yu L, Rahimi R, Assis D, Bowlus C. Mo1444 Prevalence of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis in Black Patients: Results of a Multi-Center North American Consortium. Gastroenterology 2017, 152: s1185. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(17)33954-9.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
The clinical significance of the MIF homolog d-dopachrome tautomerase (MIF-2) and its circulating receptor (sCD74) in burn
Kim BS, Stoppe C, Grieb G, Leng L, Sauler M, Assis D, Simons D, Boecker AH, Schulte W, Piecychna M, Hager S, Bernhagen J, Pallua N, Bucala R. The clinical significance of the MIF homolog d-dopachrome tautomerase (MIF-2) and its circulating receptor (sCD74) in burn. Burns 2016, 42: 1265-1276. PMID: 27209369, PMCID: PMC5010466, DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2016.02.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTotal body surface areaMacrophage migration inhibitory factorSerum levelsClinical significanceCytokine macrophage migration inhibitory factorEarly post-burn periodPrediction of sepsisBody surface areaMigration inhibitory factorPost-burn periodBurn severity indexDopachrome tautomeraseClinical outcomesBurn patientsReceptor CD74Healthy controlsBurn injuryEarly predictorMember DPatientsPotential biomarkersCD74Inhibitory factorSoluble CD74Severity IndexThe interpretation of hepatic venous pressure gradient tracings – excellent interobserver agreement unrelated to experience
Tandon P, Ripoll C, Assis D, Wongcharatrawee S, Groszmann RJ, Garcia-Tsao G. The interpretation of hepatic venous pressure gradient tracings – excellent interobserver agreement unrelated to experience. Liver International 2016, 36: 1160-1166. PMID: 26763558, DOI: 10.1111/liv.13065.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHepatic venous pressure gradientIntraclass correlation coefficientPortal hypertensionBaseline hepatic venous pressure gradientObserver readingsInterobserver agreementVenous pressure gradientTherapy of patientsBland-Altman plotsPearson's linear regressionSingle centerBland-Altman techniqueCirrhosisLogistic regressionMean differencePatientsHypertensionMmHgExperienced observersResearch settingsPredictorsFurther supportSignificant linear relationshipLinear regressionHepatologists
2015
Gastrointestinal Disorders in Cystic Fibrosis
Assis DN, Freedman SD. Gastrointestinal Disorders in Cystic Fibrosis. Clinics In Chest Medicine 2015, 37: 109-118. PMID: 26857772, DOI: 10.1016/j.ccm.2015.11.004.BooksConceptsCystic fibrosisDistal intestinal obstruction syndromeCommon GI complicationsIntestinal obstruction syndromeCare of patientsGI complicationsGastrointestinal manifestationsObstruction syndromeGI disordersGI malignanciesIntestinal overgrowthPulmonary functionClinical presentationGastrointestinal disordersPancreatic insufficiencyInnovative therapiesRecent approvalModulating agentsFibrosisDisordersComplicationsPatientsMalignancySyndromeTherapy
2013
The role of macrophage migration inhibitory factor in autoimmune liver disease
Assis DN, Leng L, Du X, Zhang CK, Grieb G, Merk M, Garcia AB, McCrann C, Chapiro J, Meinhardt A, Mizue Y, Nikolic‐Paterson D, Bernhagen J, Kaplan MM, Zhao H, Boyer JL, Bucala R. The role of macrophage migration inhibitory factor in autoimmune liver disease. Hepatology 2013, 59: 580-591. PMID: 23913513, PMCID: PMC3877200, DOI: 10.1002/hep.26664.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntigens, Differentiation, B-LymphocyteBiomarkersBiopsyCase-Control StudiesCohort StudiesFemaleGene FrequencyHepatitis, AutoimmuneHistocompatibility Antigens Class IIHumansIntramolecular OxidoreductasesLiverLiver Cirrhosis, BiliaryMacrophage Migration-Inhibitory FactorsMaleMicrosatellite RepeatsMiddle AgedPhenotypePolymorphism, Single NucleotideConceptsMacrophage migration inhibitory factorPrimary biliary cirrhosisAutoimmune hepatitisMigration inhibitory factorMIF receptorHealthy controlsInhibitory factorAutoimmune liver diseaseMIF promoter polymorphismsHepatic stellate cellsEnzyme-linked immunosorbentCATT7 alleleImmunopathogenic basisMIF expressionMIF locusBiliary cirrhosisLiver diseaseInflammatory phenotypeReceptor profileStellate cellsPromoter polymorphismPatientsSerum samplesCD74Single nucleotide polymorphisms
2012
Successful Treatment of a Bleeding Umbilical Varix by Percutaneous Umbilical Vein Embolization With Sclerotherapy
Assis DN, Pollak J, Schilsky ML, Emre S. Successful Treatment of a Bleeding Umbilical Varix by Percutaneous Umbilical Vein Embolization With Sclerotherapy. Journal Of Clinical Gastroenterology 2012, 46: 115-118. PMID: 21897280, DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0b013e31822b7f9a.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesConceptsUmbilical varixEctopic varicesVein embolizationSuccessful treatmentEctopic variceal bleedingLife-threatening complicationsChallenging clinical dilemmaNew therapeutic optionsVariceal bleedingAcute presentationPortal hypertensionTherapeutic optionsClinical dilemmaVaricesUnreported techniqueExternal hemorrhageBleedingSclerotherapyEmbolizationRare sourceTreatmentHypertensionComplicationsHemorrhagePatients
2010
Testing and management of thrombocytopenia and coagulopathy in the pre- and postliver transplant patient.
Assis DN, Schilsky ML. Testing and management of thrombocytopenia and coagulopathy in the pre- and postliver transplant patient. Minerva Gastroenterology 2010, 56: 331-43. PMID: 21037549.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPost-transplant periodLiver diseaseAdvanced liver diseaseManagement of coagulopathyAcute liver failureManagement of thrombocytopeniaImportant clinical skillSuperimposed complicationsHepatic dysfunctionTransplant patientsLiver failureCoagulation changesTransplant periodPathophysiologic changesBlood productsCoagulation testingCoagulopathyThrombocytopeniaPatientsClinical skillsDiseasePreSepsisComplicationsDysfunction