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العنوان
Correlations between TIMP1, VEGF and joint magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) finding
in severe haemophilia A children
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المؤلف
Soliman,Mervat Abd Elhakim Hussain
هيئة الاعداد
باحث / مرفت عبدالحكيم حسين سليمان
مشرف / نيفيـــن جمـــال أنـــدراوس
مشرف / حســـام موســـى صقـــر
مشرف / نوران يوسف صلاح الدين
تاريخ النشر
2020
عدد الصفحات
192.p:
اللغة
الإنجليزية
الدرجة
ماجستير
التخصص
طب الأطفال ، الفترة المحيطة بالولادة وصحة الطفل
تاريخ الإجازة
1/1/2020
مكان الإجازة
جامعة عين شمس - كلية الطب - Paediatrics
الفهرس
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Abstract

Background: Subclinical synovitis occur long before clinical haemophilic arthropathy (HA). New biomarkers are needed for early detection of HA. Aim: To compare the levels of tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)in severe haemophilia A boys on prophylaxis and on-demand therapy to healthy boys and correlate them with the haemophilia joint health score (HJHS) & the Denver magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scale; hence, determine their values in early detection of HA. Methods: Haemophilia joint health score, serum TIMP-1, VEGF and Denver MRI score were assessed in 50 boys with severe haemophilia A (31 on prophylactic factor VIII therapy (62%) with a dose of 15 IU/kg/twice weekly) and 50 age-matched healthy boys. Results: Boys with severe haemophilia A had significantly higher TIMP-1 240 ng/mL, SD200-350 (P < .001) and VEGF 600 pg/mL, SD400-1100 (P < .001). Their mean HJHS was 4.5 ± 3.0 (0-11) and their mean Denver MRI score was 5.55 ± 1.6 (2.00-8.00). A significant positive correlation was found between TIMP-1 and VEGF (P < .001), BMI Z-score (P = .029), HJHS (P = .041)and total MRI score (<.001). Significant correlations were found between VEGF and age (P < .001), HJHS (P = .003) and total MRI score (P < .001). Boys with severe haemophilia A on prophylaxis therapy had significantly lower HJHS (P = .021), VEGF (P < .001), TIMP-1 (P = .002) and total MRI score (P = .021) than those on on-demand therapy. Receiver operating characteristic curve, defined a cut-off value of 160 ng/mL for TIMP-1 with a sensitivity of 90% and specificity of 60% and that of 350 pg/mL for VEGF with a sensitivity of 78% and specificity of 88% for discrimination between severe haemophilia A and healthy boys. Conclusion: Vascular endothelial growth factor and TIMP-1 can be used for early detection of HA. Further prospective studies should include larger study populations. In addition, studies should address the role of various anti-VEGFs as potential therapy for HA and their impact on prevention and treatment of HA.