Jaume Alijotas Reig Institutions of which they are part Head of group Systemic Diseases Vall Hebron Institut de Recerca Email Jaume Alijotas Reig Email Institutions of which they are part Head of group Systemic Diseases Vall Hebron Institut de Recerca
Research lines Pathogenic role of cellular microparticles and anti-phospholipid/anti-cofactor antibodies in recurrent implantation failures related to In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). The prevalence of failed IVF is high or very high. Besides problems intrinsic to the technique, we know almost nothing about the possible underlying causes. Anti-phospholipid/anti-cofactor (aPL/aCF) antibodies have been associated to several obstetric complications. Nevertheless, the role that these aPL/aCF antibodies may have in failed IVF is not well defined. With this randomized study we want to understand better the use that these antibodies may have on a clinical daily basis. Along with the microparticles analysis, we could end up by finding several elements that might act as risk markers; in turn, it might even help us to fine-tune the currently used therapeutic approaches. IP: Jaume Alijotas Reig Development of the European Registry on Obstetric Antiphospholipid Syndrome (EUROAPS/EUROMAP). The so-called obstetric antiphospholipid syndrome seems to have pathogenic, biologic, therapeutic, and evolution features somehow different from the ones observed in those patients who suffer from "classic" antiphospholipid syndrome. Although experience and scientific evidence seem to support this idea, there is a lack of information that allows us to suggest changes in the classification and/or therapeutic criteria. The European Forum on Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome has decided to carry on this project and it has chosen the Vall d'Hebron Hospital as the European Coordinating Centre. Many important Spanish and European hospitals will participate in this multicentric study. IP: Jaume Alijotas Reig Proinflammatory cytokines TNF and IL-6 in cellular senescence. A HUVEC aging model. Cells that are chronically exposed to inflammatory signals are more prone to aging than those which are not exposed to such signals. Human vascular endothelial cell (HUVEC) primary cultures activated with TNF-alpha probably increase the expression of ICAM and VCAM, synthesize ROS, and express senescence markers. It is not known what the principal intracellular pathway is (although it is thought that STAT may play a role) and it is unknown if one or more proinflammatory cytokines are needed to activate NF-KB. We are trying to find out the role that IFN-alpha and/or IL-6 and IL-1B may have on the aging inflammatory phenomena and we aim at detecting the intracellular signal pathways (STAT). We are also working on the characterization of the genes involved in these abnormal biologic responses. IP: Jaume Alijotas Reig Immunological basis and new therapeutic options in severe preeclampsia. Three to five percent of pregnancies are complicated by preeclampsia (PE). PE is a multisystemic-related endothelial dysfunction disorder characterized by hypertension, proteinuria and renal injury. Despite considerable research, its etiology and pathophysiology still remains unclear. Different theories involving many pathways including thrombophilia, immunologic changes, circulating angiogenic /antiangiogenic factors and increased oxidative stress have been related to its pathogenesis. The role played by antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL) is a matter of discussion in PE. Biological evidence of endothelial dysfunction related to PE/FGR has been shown by modified plasma markers including fibronectin, von Willebrand factor and ICAM-1 in a similar manner to that which occurs in aPL-related obstetric complications. We are searching now the role played by different aPL and cofactor antibodies, as well as its relationship with angiogenic /antiangiogenic factors and microparticle number in severe PE. IP: Jaume Alijotas Reig, Elisa Llurba Olivé, Anna Suy Franch Pagination First page « Previous page ‹ Page 1 Current page 2 Page 3 Next page › Last page » Projects Factores angiogénicos durante la gestación y riesgo cardiovascular a medio-largo plazo en las pacientes con preeclampsia. Abordaje clínico y experimental. IP: Jaume Alijotas Reig Collaborators: Manel Mendoza Cobaleda, Josep Perapoch López Funding agency: Instituto de Salud Carlos III Funding: 71995 Reference: PI16/01997 Duration: 01/01/2017 - 31/12/2019 Incorporación del ratio sFlt1/PlGF en el diagnóstico y clasificación de preeclampsia: Ensayo clínico randomizado (EuroPE estudio) IP: Elisa Llurba Olivé Collaborators: Jaume Alijotas Reig, Manel Mendoza Cobaleda Funding agency: Instituto de Salud Carlos III Funding: 111925 Reference: PI16/00375 Duration: 01/01/2017 - 13/06/2017 Sulfato de magnesio en pauta continua versus discontinua en la conducta expectante de la preeclampsia grave: ensayo clínico aleatorizado IP: Anna Suy Franch Collaborators: Jaume Alijotas Reig Funding agency: Ministerio Sanidad Funding: 57120 Reference: EC11-474 Duration: 01/01/2012 - 31/12/2018 Sulfato de magnesio en pauta continua versus discontinua en la conducta expectante de la preeclampsia grave: ensayo clínico randomizado IP: Anna Suy Franch Collaborators: Jaume Alijotas Reig, Maria del Mar Goya Canino Funding agency: Instituto de Salud Carlos III Funding: 62012.5 Reference: PI11/00388 Duration: 01/01/2012 - 30/06/2016 Pagination First page « Previous page ‹ Page 1 Current page 2 Page 3 Next page › Last page »
