EP3523660A1 - Diagnostique et pronostique précoce de la prééclampsie - Google Patents
Diagnostique et pronostique précoce de la prééclampsieInfo
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- the invention relates to a new method for the diagnosis or in vitro prognosis of preeclampsia.
- PE Preeclampsia
- a major pregnancy disorder affecting 2-5% of pregnant women in industrialized countries It is usually characterized by (i) abnormal blood pressure from the second trimester of gestation with a systolic pressure greater than 140 mm Hg, and a diastolic pressure greater than 90 mm Hg and (ii) a proteinuria greater than 300 mg per day.
- the disease appears earlier than the 20 th week of pregnancy, but may be triggered late for example after the 37th week, the normal length of pregnancy in women is about 41 weeks.
- the consequences for the mother range from very moderate to fatal, as preeclampsia can be complicated by cerebral (eclampsia), liver (HELLP syndrome) and / or vascular disorders.
- pre-eclampsia that lead to maternal death in about 10 cases per year.
- the consequences on the fetus are also important because the management of the pathology is to try to contain hypertension, but often requires the extraction of the fetus-placental unit, which makes preeclampsia a major provider of prematurity iatrogenic.
- about 1/3 of preeclampsia are complicated by intra-uterine growth retardation, without necessarily being associated with prematurity. It is estimated that around 500 children die each year in France from the consequences of preeclampsia (extreme prematurity or too little birth weight).
- preeclampsia The therapy of preeclampsia is very limited, as it is often the case for the pathologies of the pregnant woman. It is possible to use antihypertensives (eg nimodipine, hydralazine, labetalol, diazoxide, ketanserin), but all these molecules have disadvantages in their kinetics of action.
- antihypertensives eg nimodipine, hydralazine, labetalol, diazoxide, ketanserin
- presymptomatic markers of preeclampsia has therefore become a priority in order to be able to diagnose or predict preeclampsia early so that the pathology can be treated effectively.
- presymptomatic serum markers include the soluble VEGF receptor (sFLT1), soluble endoglin (sENG), PAPP-A (Pregnancy-Associated Plasma Protein-A) and PIGF (Placental Growth Factor).
- sFLT1 soluble VEGF receptor
- sENG soluble endoglin
- PAPP-A Pregnancy-Associated Plasma Protein-A
- PIGF Pecental Growth Factor
- the present invention aims to propose a new method for the diagnosis or in vitro prognosis of preeclampsia, allowing very early detection of preeclampsia or very early detection of a risk of developing the pathology.
- the invention relates to a method for in vitro diagnosis or prognosis of pre-eclampsia comprising: a) measuring in a biological fluid sample from a pregnant woman the concentration of one or more markers selected from LIFR, TTR (Transthyretin), ApoA2 and Pzp (A2), preferably LIFR and / or TTR, alone or in combination with one or more other markers, b) the use of the result of the measurement of step a) in the diagnosis or prognosis of the pre-eclase, in which a positive diagnosis or a positive prognosis is given by an increase or a decrease of the concentration of the or marker (s) in relation to the normal concentration of the marker (s) obtained in pregnant women.
- the invention relates to the use of one or more markers in the in vitro evaluation of preeclampsia in a biological fluid sample from a pregnant woman, in which a positive diagnosis or a positive prognosis is given by an increase or decrease in the concentration of the marker (s) relative to the normal concentration of the marker (s) obtained in the pregnant women, the said marker (s) being (are) chosen from LIFR, TTR (Transthyretin), ApoA2 and Pzp (A2M), preferably LIFR and / or TTR, alone or in combination with one or more other markers.
- LIFR LIFR
- TTR Transthyretin
- ApoA2 and Pzp A2M
- the invention relates to the use of one or more antibodies directed against one or more markers in the in vitro evaluation of preeclampsia in a biological fluid sample from a pregnant woman, in which a diagnosis is made.
- positive or a positive prognosis is given by an increase or a decrease in the concentration of the marker (s) relative to the normal concentration of the marker (s) obtained in the pregnant women, the said marker (s) being (are) chosen from LIFR, TTR (transthyretin), ApoA2 and Pzp (A2M), preferably LIFR and / or TTR, alone or in combination with one or more other markers.
- the invention relates to a diagnosis or prognosis kit useful for implementing the method according to the invention.
- the invention relates to a method of treating preeclampsia in a pregnant woman, comprising:
- the term "prognosis” refers to the determination of a probability, risk or possibility of developing preeclampsia in a pregnant woman. In particular the pregnant woman is suspected of being affected or to be able to develop a pre-eclampsia.
- the term “diagnosis” refers to the determination of a probability or a possibility of having preeclampsia in a pregnant woman.
- the term encompasses the early diagnosis (detection) of preeclampsia.
- the term “biological fluid” denotes any fluid taken from a pregnant woman from which it is possible to measure the concentration of the markers of the invention.
- the biological fluid is selected from blood, plasma, serum, urine, saliva or amniotic fluid, preferably serum.
- the biological fluid can be taken at any time during pregnancy, preferably the pregnant woman is in a gestation period less than or equal to 20 weeks, preferably less than or equal to 16 weeks, preferably in a gestation period between 7 weeks and 16 weeks. This period, which corresponds to the first trimester of gestation, prepares important vascular rearrangements at the maternal-feto interface and it has been shown that effective treatment requires very early detection of the warning signs of the disease.
- LIFR Leukemia Inhibitory Factor Receptor
- CD118 cytokine receptor
- LIF cytokine receptor
- the measurement of LIFR in a biological fluid sample can be carried out by conventional methods, for example by ELISA using an antibody that binds to LIFR.
- LIFR exists in a soluble form and in a membrane form. In the context of the present invention, LIFR is soluble LIFR.
- ApoA2 is a protein present in the plasma as a monomer, homodimer or heterodimer with apolipoprotein D.
- the measurement of ApoA2 in a biological fluid sample can be performed by methods conventional, e.g. by ELISA using an antibody that binds to ApoA2.
- A2 Alpha-2-macroglobulin
- Pzp Pregnancy Zone Protein
- A2M also exists in dimeric and monomeric form. A2M is synthesized by the liver.
- the measurement of A2M in a biological fluid sample can be performed by conventional methods, for example by EUSA using an antibody that binds to A2M.
- Transthyretin is a tetrameric protein found in plasma and cerebrospinal fluid that has four identical subunits. It is notably synthesized in the liver and in the choroid plexuses. It is one of the binding proteins of thyroxine (T4), a thyroid hormone, and vitamin A (retinol). It also has a role in neurogenesis, axon growth, and nerve regeneration.
- Measurement of TTR in a biological fluid sample can be performed by conventional methods, for example by immunoprecipitation and matrix-assisted laser desorption / ionization (MALDI) (Théberge et al., 2000, Detection of transmethyretin variants using immunoprecipitation and matrix- assisted laser desorption / ionization bioactive probes: a clinical application of mass spectrometry, J Am Soc Mass Spectrom).
- MALDI matrix-assisted laser desorption / ionization
- PAPPA Pregnancy-associated plasma protein A
- preeclampsia is a protein that has been described as having a role in preeclampsia (Dugoff et al., 2004 First-trimester maternal serum PAPP-A and free-beta subunit human chorionic gonadotropin concentrations and nuchal translucency are associated with obstetric complications: A population-based screening study (The FASTER Trial), Am J Obstet Gynecol). This protein has been discovered as specific to the placenta and some cancers; it is assumed that it could be an inhibitor of the complement cascade with proteolytic activity. There is a decrease in the serum concentration of PAPPA in preeclampsia. For example, it can be detected using a specific antibody in an EUSA test.
- sFLTl Soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1
- sFLT1 Soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1
- HEM Soluble endoglin and other circulating antiangiogenic factors in preeclampsia
- sENG (endoglin) is a protein that has been shown to be a marker of preeclampsia with an increase in serum concentration in affected patients. sENG acts as a soluble and therefore inactive receptor of the BMP signaling pathway (Bone Morphogenetic Protein, of thery family), molecules having a pro-angiogenic impact. From this point of view, the operation of sENG in preeclampsia would be very comparable to that of trio VEGF / sFLT1 / VEGFRs.
- PIGF Peak Growth Factor
- Fetal hemoglobin is one of the hemoglobins of the ⁇ -hemoglobin family produced by the fetus and placenta. Fetal hemoglobin is found in the serum of pregnant women. Recent studies indicate that it is increased early in pre-eclamptic patients (approximately twice, with however a very important interindividual variation (Anderson et al., Pregnancy Hypertension 6 (2016) 103-109).
- Hemopexin is a protein that has also been reported as a marker of preeclampsia with a decrease in serum concentration in patients with pre-eclampsia.
- the decrease in hemopexin concentration is proportional to the severity of the pathology. Its essential biological role is the elimination of hematin, product of the degradation of extracellular theme. It has been known since 1978 that hemolytic disorders may be associated with preeclampsia. If its rate decreases, then the elimination of the Theme product will no longer occur.
- the peptide sequences of the markers mentioned above are defined with respect to the sequences currently referenced in the sequence databases, at the priority date of the present application. In addition, the specific sequences of the markers are examples. It is known to those skilled in the art that polymorphic variants may exist in the human population. These polymorphic variants generally differ only by a few amino acids (for example 1 to 5 or from 1 to 3 amino acids).
- concentration must be taken in its primary sense, that is to say the quantity of the entity of interest with respect to a given volume.
- the concentration can be expressed in molar concentration (eg mol / L) or in mass concentration (eg g / L).
- concentration of the marker (s) can be determined using any suitable method, preferably an immunological method. Methods for performing immunological analyzes are well known to those skilled in the art, for example the Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) method, the IRMA (Immunoradiometric Assay) method, mass spectrometry, chromatography or the method RIA (Radioimmuno Assay).
- the concentration of the marker (s) is determined by ELISA.
- the normal concentration obtained in pregnant women hereafter "normal concentration” is determined classically, for example for the whole population or a specific population.
- the specific population may be defined on the basis of, for example, ethnic origin or any other characteristic that may affect the normal concentration of the marker (s).
- the population for establishing the normal level of markers is, for example, chosen on the basis of a low risk of developing pre-eclampsia (that is to say without antecedent risk for preeclampsia, for example without previous preeclampsia, without diabetes, or without hypertension).
- the determined concentrations of the marker (s) can be compared and the significance of the difference determined using standard statistical methods. Statistical methods make it possible to evaluate the specificity and sensitivity of the measurement. For example, OCR curves can be used to define a threshold of significance. In a particular embodiment, if there is a significant difference between the determined concentration of the marker (s) and the normal concentration (i.e., a statistically significant difference), then there is a clinically significant likelihood that the pregnant woman has or risk of developing a Preeclampsia. The risk of developing preeclampsia will be quantified and expressed in probability by the use of likelihood ratios. The determination of the risk of developing preeclampsia may also make use of statistical parameters or algorithms widely known to those skilled in the art, such as, for example, the standard deviation score (Z score) for each marker.
- Z score standard deviation score
- the term “marker” is a biological entity, for example a protein, RNA or DNA, which can be used for the diagnosis or prognosis of the disease. preeclampsia.
- the marker is preferably a protein.
- a protein is a biological macromolecule formed from one or more polypeptide chains, each of which chains consists of amino acid residues linked together by peptide bonds.
- the marker is in a soluble form.
- the present invention results from the surprising advantages demonstrated by the inventors that increasing or decreasing the concentration of certain markers in a biological fluid can diagnose or prognose preeclampsia.
- the resulting set of applications are described below.
- the invention relates in fact to a method for in vitro diagnosis or prognosis of preeclampsia comprising: a) measuring in a biological fluid sample from a pregnant woman the concentration of one or more markers chosen from LIFR, TTR (Transthyretin), ApoA2 and Pzp (A2M), preferably LIFR and / or TTR, alone or in combination with one or more other markers,
- step b) using the result of the measurement of step a) in the diagnosis or prognosis of pre-eclampsia, in which a positive diagnosis or a positive prognosis is given by an increase or a decrease in the concentration of the marker (s) in relation to the normal concentration of the marker (s) obtained in pregnant women.
- the biological fluid is selected from blood, plasma, serum, urine, saliva or amniotic fluid, preferably serum.
- the biological fluid can be analyzed immediately after sampling or at a later time.
- the sample can be frozen or dried (eg freeze-dried) then stored. Freezing or drying allows easy storage and subsequent analysis by limiting the risk of sample spoilage (eg, denaturation of proteins).
- the sample may also be stored with an agent that stabilizes the marker (s).
- the sample may also be prepared to increase the detectability of the marker (s), for example by fractionating and / or concentrating the sample.
- said pregnant woman is in a gestation period of less than or equal to 20 weeks, preferably less than or equal to 16 weeks, preferably in a gestation period of between 7 weeks and 16 weeks.
- a positive diagnosis or a positive prognosis is given by an increase or a decrease in the concentration of the marker (s) relative to the normal concentration of the marker (s) obtained in pregnant women.
- a positive diagnosis or prognosis may be in the form of a quantification of the risk of having or developing preeclampsia, for example expressed as a percentage. For example, if there is a significant difference between the specific concentration of the marker (s) and the normal concentration achieved in pregnant women (ie a statistically significant difference), then there is a clinically important risk that the pregnant woman or at risk of developing preeclampsia.
- markers of the invention are present in the body in a circulating form and a membrane form (e.g. LIFR).
- the label is in a circulating form (e.g., circulating LIFR or sLIFR; circulating TTR or sTTR; circulating ApoA2 or sApoA2; circulating Pzp or sPzp).
- the method according to the invention can also be associated with other methods which implement other markers and / or which measure physiological parameters associated with (are indicators of) preeclampsia.
- This may include, for example, (i) detecting the concentration of other markers, eg, sENG, sFLT1, PIGF, PAPP-A, fetal hemoglobin and / or hemopexin, (ii) measurement of certain physiological parameters, for example by measuring velocity in the uterine or placental arteries (eg ultrasound Doppler test), by the BOLD test in Resonance Imaging Magnetic (MRI), and / or (iii) the detection of genetic predisposition markers for example genes coding for HLA risk variants, genes coding for proteins of the coagulation cascade or genes coding for proteins of the complement cascade.
- markers eg, sENG, sFLT1, PIGF, PAPP-A, fetal hemoglobin and / or hemopexin
- measurement of certain physiological parameters for example by measuring velocity in the
- said one or more other markers of step a) are selected from sENG, sFLT1, PIGF, PAPP-A, fetal hemoglobin and / or hemopexin.
- the measurement of the concentration of several other markers makes it possible to calculate ratios, for example the ratio sFLT1 / PIGF.
- the measurement of the concentration of one or more markers chosen from LIFR, TTR (Transthyretin), ApoA2 and Pzp (A2M) makes it possible to calculate ratios, for example the ratio LIFR / TTR, sFLT1 / PIGF, s LIFR x sFLT1, LIFR / ApoA2 and / or LIFR / Pzp.
- the present invention may comprise a step a ') calculating one or more ratios of two markers and possibly calculating one or more ratios of two other markers, preferably calculating a ratio sFLT1 / PIGF and / or sLIFR x sFLTl.
- step b) will therefore be: step b) the use of the result of the measurement of step a) and / or the calculation of step a ') in the diagnosis or the prognosis pre-eclampsia, in which a positive diagnosis or a positive prognosis is given by an increase or a decrease in (i) the concentration of the marker (s) and / or (ii) of the ratio (s) of two markers per in relation to the normal concentration of the marker (s) obtained in pregnant women.
- the method of the invention comprises a preliminary step of obtaining a biological fluid sample from a pregnant woman. This step is upstream of the measurement of the concentration of the marker (s) in said biological fluid sample.
- the concentration of the marker (s) may be normalized to the total protein concentration of the biological fluid sample.
- the method according to the invention may comprise a step of determining the total protein concentration of the biological fluid sample. This determination does not pose any particular difficulty and can be easily implemented by those skilled in the art by conventional methods for determining the total protein concentration.
- the invention may also be defined as an in vitro diagnostic or prognostic method for preeclampsia comprising determining the increase or decrease in concentration, relative to the normal concentration achieved in pregnant women, of one or more markers in a biological fluid sample from a pregnant woman, said marker (s) being chosen from LIFR, TTR (Transthyretin), ApoA2 and Pzp (A2M), preferably LIFR and / or TTR, alone (s) or in combination with one or more other markers.
- LIFR LIFR
- TTR Transthyretin
- ApoA2 and Pzp A2M
- a positive diagnosis or a positive prognosis is given by a concentration of marker (s) above or below the normal concentration of the marker (s) obtained in pregnant women.
- the method further comprises determining the increase or decrease in the concentration, relative to the normal concentration obtained in pregnant women, of one or more other markers in the sample of biological fluid, the one or more other markers being selected from sENG, sFLT1, PIGF, PAPP-A, fetal hemoglobin and / or hemopexin.
- the invention also relates to the use of one or more markers in the in vitro evaluation of pre-eclampsia in a biological fluid sample from a pregnant woman, in which a positive diagnosis or a positive prognosis is given by an increase or decrease in the concentration of the marker (s) relative to the normal concentration of the marker (s) obtained in the pregnant women, the said marker (s) being chosen from UFR, TTR (Transthyretin), ApoA2 and Pzp (A2M ), preferably LIFR and / or TTR, alone or in combination with one or more other markers.
- the invention also relates to the use of one or more antibodies directed against one or more markers in the in vitro evaluation of pre-eclampsia in a biological fluid sample from a pregnant woman, wherein a positive or a positive prognosis is given by an increase or a decrease in the concentration of the marker (s) relative to the normal concentration of the marker (s) obtained in pregnant women, the said marker (s) being (are) chosen from LIFR, TTR (Transthyretin), ApoA2 and Pzp (A2M), preferably LIFR and / or TTR, alone or in combination with one or more other markers.
- LIFR LIFR
- TTR Transthyretin
- ApoA2 and Pzp A2M
- a positive diagnosis or a positive prognosis is given by an increase or decrease in one or more two marker concentration ratios relative to the normal concentration of the marker (s) obtained in women for example the ratio LIFR / TTR, sFLT1 / PIGF, sLIFR x sFLT1, LIFR / ApoA2 and / or LIFR / Pzp, preferably the ratio sFLT1 / PIGF and / or sLIFR x sFLT1.
- antibody refers to immunoglobulin molecules or other molecules that include at least one antigen binding domain. It includes, in particular, whole antibodies, antibody fragments comprising an antigen binding domain (eg Fab, Fab 'and F (ab) 2, scFv, the fragments comprising either a VL domain or a VH domain), monoclonal antibodies, polyclonal antibodies, chimeric antibodies, humanized antibodies, primatized antibodies, monospecific antibodies, multi-specific antibodies, single-chain antibodies (eg of the camelid type).
- an antigen binding domain eg Fab, Fab 'and F (ab) 2, scFv, the fragments comprising either a VL domain or a VH domain
- monoclonal antibodies eg Fab, Fab 'and F (ab) 2, scFv, the fragments comprising either a VL domain or a VH domain
- monoclonal antibodies eg Fab, Fab 'and F (ab) 2, scFv,
- the antibodies according to the invention may be molecules of any type, for example IgG, IgE, IgM, IgD, IgA and IgY, of any class, for example IgG1, IgG2, IgG3, IgG4, IgAl and IgA2 or any subclass.
- the polyclonal antibodies can be obtained by immunizing an animal with the marker in question (or a marker fragment), followed by the recovery of the desired antibodies in purified form, by taking the serum of said animal, and separating said antibodies from the other antibodies.
- components of the serum in particular by affinity chromatography on a column on which is fixed an antigen specifically recognized by the antibodies, in particular said marker.
- the monoclonal antibodies can be obtained by the hybridoma technique, the general principle of which is recalled below. Firstly, an animal, usually a mouse, is immunized with the marker of interest (or a marker fragment), the B lymphocytes of which are then capable of producing antibodies against said antigen. These antibody-producing lymphocytes are then fused with "immortal" (eg, murine) myeloma cells to give rise to hybridomas.
- "immortal" eg, murine
- Each hybridoma is multiplied in the form of a clone, each leading to the production of a monoclonal antibody whose recognition properties with respect to said marker can be tested for example by ELISA, by immunoblotting (Western blot) in one or two dimensions, in immunofluorescence, or using a biosensor.
- the monoclonal antibodies thus selected are subsequently purified, in particular according to the chromatography technique.
- the monoclonal antibodies can also be recombinant antibodies obtained by genetic engineering, by techniques well known to those skilled in the art.
- the antibody (s) directed against one or more markers are monoclonal antibodies.
- the one or more monoclonal antibodies directed against one or more markers are used for measuring an increase or a decrease in the concentration in an ELISA test.
- the method according to the invention can also be used to monitor the effectiveness of a prophylactic treatment to prevent the development of preeclampsia, in which a reduction in the risk of developing preeclampsia will be a sign of the effectiveness of the treatment. prophylactic treatment.
- the method according to the invention is particularly useful for diagnosing or prognosing early preeclampsia, which allows both to manage patients early so that they can receive appropriate care, but also not to treat patients who do not require treatment.
- the present invention also relates to a method for treating preeclampsia in a pregnant woman, comprising: (i) the implementation of a diagnostic or prognostic method according to the invention, and
- said appropriate treatment is one or more drugs selected from aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid), magnesium sulfate, antihypertensives, corticosteroids, low molecular weight heparins, cholesterol regulators (eg pravastatin) and oxidative stress regulators (eg related to circulating heme, such as alpha-1-microglobulin), preferably aspirin.
- aspirin acetylsalicylic acid
- magnesium sulfate e.g., antihypertensives, corticosteroids, low molecular weight heparins
- cholesterol regulators eg pravastatin
- oxidative stress regulators eg related to circulating heme, such as alpha-1-microglobulin
- Kits The invention also relates to diagnostic or prognostic kits useful for implementing the methods according to the invention.
- Kits usually include one or several reagents (for example, one or more antibodies that bind to the marker (s) of interest) for determining the concentration of the marker (s).
- the kits may also include one or more containers and / or one or more tubes adapted to mix the biological fluid sample with the reagent (s).
- the kits may include one or more surfaces that have affinity for the one or more markers that can be contacted with the biological fluid sample (e.g., one or more ELISA plates).
- the kits may contain one or more suitable wash solutions.
- kits may also include other components, such as one or more buffering agents, one or more preservatives, or one or more protein stabilizing agents.
- the kit may further comprise one or more components necessary for detecting the marker (s) (for example an enzyme and / or a substrate).
- Figure 1 Diagram showing the results of the iTRAQ experiment showing the increase or decrease in the concentration of several markers present in the plasma of mice with preeclamptic gestation relative to the normal concentration of these markers in the plasma of mice having normal gestation at 6.5 days gestation (the total gestation time for the studied mouse line is 18.5 days).
- the concentration of which is modified in the preeclamptic mouse which can be used in humans because of the homology of the genes, it can be noted that the concentrations of the LIFR and TTR proteins are strongly modulated.
- SERPIN family A (Serpina #) are not very transposable to humans because of a significant polygenism of this gene in mice.
- Figure 2 Diagram showing the concentration of LIFR circulating in the plasma of 30 preeclamptic women and 30 control women collected at the time of delivery (A. gross measurement and B. total protein ratio). Preeclamptic women have a significantly higher circulating LIFR concentration in their plasma than women control.
- Figure 3 Diagram showing the concentration of circulating circulating LIFR and sFLT1 in the plasma of 20 preeclamptic patients and 20 control patients, in gross or total protein ratio. Preeclamptic women have a significantly higher circulating LIFR concentration in their plasma than women control. The results show that the LIFR marker appears more discriminating than the marker sFLT1, the current reference marker.
- Figure 4 curve representing the concentration of LIFR circulating in the plasma of 20 preeclamptic patients and 20 control patients, in gross measurement according to the gestation date. It is noted that regardless of the stage of gestation, the circulating LIFR concentration is increased in the plasma of preeclamptic patients compared to the circulating LIFR concentration in the control patients.
- the control patients are defined as pregnant patients in good health and without known medical complication (no diabetes mellitus, pre-existing hypertension, renal or cardiovascular pathology, twin pregnancy or other multiple pregnancy).
- Figure 5 Diagram showing the concentration of PIGF and sENG (already known markers) in first-trimester plasma in 100 patients who developed preeclampsia later and 50 control patients.
- Figure 6 Diagram showing the concentration of TTR in first-trimester plasma in 100 patients who developed preeclampsia later and 50 control patients.
- Figure 7 Diagram showing the concentration of sFLT1 (known marker) in first-trimester plasma in 100 patients who developed preeclampsia later and 50 control patients.
- Figure 8 Diagram showing concentration of sLIFR in plasma in first-trimester plasma in 100 patients who developed preeclampsia later and 50 patients control.
- Figure 9 ROC curve representing the efficiency of the sFLT1 / PIGF concentration ratio in first trimester plasma in 100 patients who developed preeclampsia later and 50 control patients. The closer the area under the curve is to 1, and different from 0.5 (and so the higher the area under the curve (ROC area), the more effective the marker is.
- Figure 10 Diagram and curve showing the sLIFR x sFLT1 concentration ratio in first trimester plasma in 100 patients who developed preeclampsia later and 50 control patients. The closer the area under the curve is to 1, and different from 0.5 (and so the higher the area under the curve (ROC area), the more effective the marker is.
- the full open reading frame (ORF) cDNA of the human STOX1 gene (isoform A) was microinjected into a male pronucleus after fertilization.
- the pronucleus thus transfected was implanted in the uterus of a female mouse. After 18.5 days of gestation, transgenic mice were obtained.
- the copy number of the STOX1 transgene was evaluated by quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) from the transgenic mouse DNA against a single copy gene.
- Example 2 Demonstration of the Markers of the Invention in the Mouse Pooled or isolated plasma samples were collected from heparinized jugular vein blood of transgenic mice of Example 1 carrying fetuses at 6.5 days gestation (preeclamptic mice) or non-preeclamptic mice at 6.5 days gestation (control group). These plasmas were depleted of major plasma proteins on MARS-3 (Agilent) columns to remove albumin, IgG and transferrin. To do this, the plasmas were diluted 20-fold in the equilibration buffer provided with the MARS-3 column, and then filtered by microcentrifugation on 0.22 ⁇ filters.
- labeled samples Samples containing labeled peptides are hereinafter referred to as "labeled samples".
- the marked samples were identified according to their status: preeclampsia or controls. Then, the labeled samples were combined and lyophilized.
- labeled peptides (hereinafter “peptides”) were washed and fractionated by cation exchange chromatography. 200 ⁇ g of dry peptides were resuspended in 1 ml of 5 mM KH 2 PO 4 and 20% of acetonitrile (Carlo Erba) pH 2.8 (buffer A).
- CHCA ⁇ -cyano-4-hydrocinnamic acid
- Mass spectra were measured with a MALDI-TOF-TOF 4800 spectrometer (Applied Biosystems) version 3.5.28193 build 1011 with a positive reflection mode at a fixed laser frequency. For each fraction 50 spectra were collected between 850 and 4000 Da with a laser frequency set at 200 Hz. 500 spectra per sample were summed, and processed to obtain monoisotopic values with a raw spectrum whose signal-to-noise ratio was greater than 20. Each spectrum allowed the selection of the 8 most abundant peaks, with a signal-to-noise ratio> 15. 1000 MS / MS spectra were summed for each precursor with the subtracted baseline using the Savitsky-Golay algorithm ( regression on a polynomial of degree 4). To identify non-dominant proteins, an exclusion list was made from a duplicate series.
- Peptide identification was performed with ProteinPilot version 2.0.1 (Applied Biosytems, MDS-Sciex, Foster City, CA). The analysis was made by comparison with the 'Human Protein Database' of ⁇ (International Protein Index version 3.38). The data were processed taking into account the trypsin cleavage performed, carbamidomethylated cysteines, with the search strength set to 'thorough'. A protein is considered significantly identified when at least two surely identified peptides are assigned with a confidence score> 95%, and a difference rate on iTRAQ> 1.2 with p ⁇ 0.05.
- Serine (Gold cysteine) peptidase inhibitor clade A, member 6
- the "number of peptides" column indicates the number of peptides that have been clearly identified on the protein during iTRAQ. The more peptides identified, the more the identification of the corresponding protein is sure. The number of peptides therefore indicates the reliability of the identification of the protein and therefore of the measurement. It can be considered that the good protein has been identified Beyond 2 peptides identified on the same protein. The overall results at 6.5 days are shown in Figure 1.
- the concentration of markers shown in Table 1 is either increased or decreased in mice with preeclampsia. These markers can therefore be used in the context of the invention.
- the markers exhibiting a large number of peptides and a concentration increase or decrease of at least 20% relative to wild-type mice are TTR (Transthyrethin), LIFR, ApoA2 and Obpla. LIFR emerged as a particularly interesting marker for the diagnosis or prognosis in vitro pre ⁇ eclampsia.
- Example 3 Study of the LIFR marker in pregnant women at 25 weeks of pregnancy
- the measurement of the concentration of LIFR in the plasma of pregnant women at 25 weeks of pregnancy was carried out for Figure 2 and Figure 3 with the BOSTER kit (reference ⁇ 120 ⁇ ) and following with precision the technical recommendations recommended by the supplier .
- the detail can be obtained on www.bosterbio.com.
- the protocol is standardized to operate in strips constituting a 96-well plate.
- the kit provides a standard that allows for a range of response by successive dilutions, to calibrate the unknown samples. After adding the last solution a more or less intense yellow color was read in absorbance at 450 nm. The results were integrated into the standard range (from 156 pg / ml to 10 ng / ml) by linear regression.
- the diluted LIFR standard was prepared 2 hours prior to the experiment by consecutive dilutions, in a diluent provided in the kit.
- the range was duplicated in 16 wells (8 concentrations) of the 96 well plate provided.
- the other 80 samples were dilutions of human samples, serum from pre-eclamptic or non-pre-pregnant women.
- the plate was then placed at 30 ° C. at 37 ° C. After emptying the supernatant, 100 ⁇ l of the anti-LIFR antibody from the BOSTER kit (reference EK1200) diluted in the diluent provided in the kit was added.
- the plate was then incubated at 37 ° C.
- the wells are then rinsed 3 times with 300 ⁇ l of PBS.
- the protocol is identical to the one presented for LIFR measurement.
- the protocol is standardized to operate in strips constituting a 96-well plate.
- the kit provides a standard that allows for a range of response by successive dilutions, to calibrate the unknown samples. After adding the last solution a more or less intense yellow color was read in absorbance at 450 nm. The results have been integrated into the standard range by linear regression.
- the average concentration of LIFR detected in the plasma of pregnant women was 11.1 ng / ml in controls (pregnant women without PE), compared with 12.9 ng / ml in PE patients (unilateral T-test, 0.028 , on paired cases 0.023). The results confirm that the concentration of the LIFR marker increases in the plasma of pregnant women with PE.
- Figure 3 shows the normalization of the LIFR concentration relative to the total amount of protein, calculated by the Bradford colorimetric assay against a range of Bovine Serum Albumin.
- controls had a lower LIFR concentration than PE patients.
- the data suggest that sLIFR is more efficient than sFLT1 in discriminating a sample from a PE or control patient.
- the observed differences are as important early as late in pregnancy (Figure 4).
- Example 4 LIFR marker studies. TTR. sFLTl, PAPP-A. PIGF and sFLTtl / PIGF ratio in pregnant women around 13-14 weeks of gestation
- Plasma samples from pregnant women collected around 13-14 weeks of gestation and then developed PE were recovered. These samples are systematically analyzed by a plate ELISA method, for all the desired markers LIFR (BOSTER Kit), TTR (Abcam Kit), sFLTl (R & D Kit), PAPP-A (Thermofisher Kit) and PLGF (R & D Kit).
- LIFR BOSTER Kit
- TTR Abcam Kit
- sFLTl R & D Kit
- PAPP-A Thermofisher Kit
- PLGF R & D Kit
- the standard ELISA measurement protocol is as follows. The kit provides a standard that allows for a range of response by successive dilutions, to calibrate the unknown samples. After adding the last solution a more or less intense yellow color can be read in absorbance at 450 nm. The results are integrated into the standard range (from 156 pg / ml to 10 ng / ml) by linear regression.
- the marker concentration is deduced by the implementation of similar protocols, detailed by each of the kits.
- the diluted LIFR standard is prepared 2 hours prior to the experiment by consecutive dilutions, in a diluent provided in the kit.
- the range is duplicated in 16 wells (8 concentrations) of the 96 well plate provided.
- the other 80 samples are a dilution of the human samples.
- the plate is then placed at 30 ° C. at 37 ° C. After emptying the supernatant, 100 ⁇ l of the diluted anti-LIFR antibody is added to the diluent provided in the kit.
- the plate is then incubated at 37.degree.
- Example 5 Studies of the LIFR, TTR, sFLT1, sENG, PIGF markers, the ratio of sFLTt1 / PIGF and sLIFR x sFLT in pregnant women during the first trimester of pregnancy ( ⁇ 12 weeks)
- Plasma samples were diluted in an ELISA compatible diluent in a 96-well microtiter plate.
- the sFLTl, sLIFR, sENG, PIGF and TTR ELISA kits were purchased from Origene, BosterBio, NetBiotech, Cohesion Biosciences and NetBiotech, respectively.
- the ELISA tests were performed according to the general recommendations of the suppliers, as detailed below.
- FIG. 5 The markers PIGF and sENG (markers of the prior art) were tested on the 150 human plasma samples.
- the concentration of the PIGF marker is decreased in the PE (Preeclampsia) samples compared to the control (CTL) samples.
- the concentration of the sENG marker is increased in the PE (Preeclampsia) samples compared to the control (CTL) samples.
- TTR marker concentration was significantly decreased in parametric and non-parametric tests in PE (Preeclampsia) versus control (CTL) samples. Nevertheless, we observed recoveries.
- Figure 7 The concentration of the sFLT1 marker is significantly increased in parametric and non-parametric tests in PE (Preeclampsia) versus control (CTL) samples. This marker gave excellent results in the detection of pre-eclampsia with an average factor of 6 times more in pathological cases.
- Figure 8 The concentration of the sLIFR marker is significantly increased in parametric and non-parametric tests in the PE (Preeclampsia) samples compared to control (CTL) samples. This marker was extremely effective in detecting pre-eclampsia, especially after elimination of the aberrantly behaving control sample (the same as for sENG and PIGF). The average difference was of the order of 6 times.
- Figures 9 and 10 the curves combining two markers show an excellent result of the "synthetic" markers sFLT1 / PIGF and sFLT1 x sLIFR. For example, values of the order of 10 times higher in the PE group, and a very good predictive power of the occurrence of preeclampsia for sFLT1 x sLIFR.
- the area under the ROC curve (0.87) was maximal compared to isolated markers or in other combinations.
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