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Differential NF-κB mRNA Expression in Blood and Buccal Mucosa of Pediatric Patients with RSV Bronchiolitis.

Francesco Savino, Cristina Calvi, Stefano Gambarino, Maddalena Dini, Anna Pau, Paola Montanari, Anna Clemente, Ilaria Galliano, Massimiliano Bergallo

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Francesco SavinoEarly Infancy Special Care Unit, Regina Margherita Children Hospital, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, 10126 Turin, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-9163-1016
Cristina CalviPediatric Laboratory, Department of Public Health and Pediatric Sciences, University of Turin, Regina Margherita Children's Hospital, 10126 Turin, Italy.
Stefano GambarinoPediatric Laboratory, Department of Public Health and Pediatric Sciences, University of Turin, Regina Margherita Children's Hospital, 10126 Turin, Italy.
Maddalena DiniPediatric Laboratory, Department of Public Health and Pediatric Sciences, University of Turin, Regina Margherita Children's Hospital, 10126 Turin, Italy.
Anna PauPediatric Laboratory, Department of Public Health and Pediatric Sciences, University of Turin, Regina Margherita Children's Hospital, 10126 Turin, Italy.ORCID 0009-0002-5430-6008
Paola MontanariPediatric Laboratory, Department of Public Health and Pediatric Sciences, University of Turin, Regina Margherita Children's Hospital, 10126 Turin, Italy.
Anna ClementePediatric Laboratory, Department of Public Health and Pediatric Sciences, University of Turin, Regina Margherita Children's Hospital, 10126 Turin, Italy.
Ilaria GallianoPediatric Laboratory, Department of Public Health and Pediatric Sciences, University of Turin, Regina Margherita Children's Hospital, 10126 Turin, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-1273-3178
Massimiliano BergalloPediatric Laboratory, Department of Public Health and Pediatric Sciences, University of Turin, Regina Margherita Children's Hospital, 10126 Turin, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-9291-1332

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Abstract

backgroundRespiratory syncytial virus (RSV) bronchiolitis is a leading cause of lower respiratory tract infections in children under two years of age. NF-κB is a key transcription factor in antiviral and inflammatory responses. This study investigates the expression of NF-κB mRNA in both blood and buccal swab samples of pediatric patients hospitalized for RSV bronchiolitis, comparing levels at admission and discharge.

methodsPaired peripheral blood and buccal swab samples were collected from pediatric patients (

resultsNF-κB mRNA levels significantly decreased in blood between admission and discharge (

conclusionsThese results suggest a compartment-specific regulation of NF-κB, with systemic inflammatory resolution at discharge and persistent or distinct mucosal immune activity. Understanding these dynamics may improve our approach to monitoring and treating RSV bronchiolitis.

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BronchiolitisMouth MucosaNF-kappa BRespiratory Syncytial Virus InfectionsRNA, MessengerChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansInfantMaleRespiratory Syncytial Virus, HumanNF-kappa BRNA, Messengerbronchiolitisbuccal swabNF-κBperipheral bloodRSV

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PMID40869899
PMCPMC12385963

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