Associations between Th1-related cytokines and complicated pediatric appendicitis

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The pathogenesis of appendicitis is not understood fully, and the diagnosis can be challenging. Previous research has suggested an association between a T helper (Th) 1-dependent immune response and complicated appendicitis. This prospective cohort study aimed to evaluate the association between serum concentrations of the Th1-associated cytokines interleukin (IL)-1α, IL-1β, IL-2, IL-6, IL-10, IL-17A and tumor necrosis factor beta (TNF-β) and the risk of complicated appendicitis in children. Appendicitis severity was determined through histopathological examination. A total of 137 children < 15 years with appendicitis were included with a median age of 10 years (IQR 8-12); 86 (63%) were boys, and 58 (42%) had complicated appendicitis. Children with complicated appendicitis had significantly higher concentrations of serum IL-6 and IL-10, and lower of TNF-β. After adjustment for age, symptom duration, and presence of appendicolith in a multivariable logistic regression, a higher concentration of IL-6 remained associated with an increased risk of complicated appendicitis (aOR 1.001 [95% CI 1.000-1.002], p = 0.02). Serum concentrations of IL-1α, IL-1β, IL-2, IL-10, IL-17A and TNF-β were not significantly associated with the risk of complicated appendicitis. In conclusion, our results suggests that the systemic inflammatory response in complicated appendicitis is complex and not solely Th1-dependent.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:14

Enthalten in:

Scientific reports - 14(2024), 1 vom: 26. Feb., Seite 4613

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Elliver, Matilda [VerfasserIn]
Salö, Martin [VerfasserIn]
Roth, Bodil [VerfasserIn]
Ohlsson, Bodil [VerfasserIn]
Hagander, Lars [VerfasserIn]
Gudjonsdottir, Johanna [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

130068-27-8
Cytokines
Interleukin-10
Interleukin-17
Interleukin-1beta
Interleukin-2
Interleukin-6
Journal Article
Lymphotoxin-alpha

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 28.02.2024

Date Revised 29.02.2024

published: Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1038/s41598-024-53756-z

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM368991296