• Associations between complement pathways activity, mannose-binding lectin, and odds of unprovoked venous thromboembolism 

      Høiland, Ina Isabella; Liang, Robin Amanda; Hindberg, Kristian; Latysheva, Nadezhda; Brekke, Ole-Lars; Mollnes, Tom Eirik; Hansen, John-Bjarne (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-06-30)
      INTRODUCTION: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) originates in the valvular sinuses of large veins in a local milieu characterized by stasis and severe hypoxia. This may induce complement- and coagulation activation, which potentially increases the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). The aim of the present study was to investigate whether the activity of the complement pathways, the level of mannose-binding ...
    • Complement activation assessed by the plasma terminal complement complex and future risk of venous thromboembolism 

      Høiland, Ina Isabella; Liang, Robin Amanda; Brækkan, Sigrid Kufaas; Pettersen, Kristin; Ludviksen, Judith K; Latysheva, Nadezhda; Snir, Omri; Ueland, Thor; Hindberg, Kristian; Mollnes, Tom Eirik; Hansen, John-Bjarne (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-03-28)
      <i>Background</i>- It remains uncertain whether activation of the complement system, assessed by the soluble terminal C5b‐9 complement complex (plasma TCC), is associated with future risk of incident venous thromboembolism (VTE).<p> <p><i>Objectives</i>- To investigate the association between plasma levels of TCC and future risk of incident VTE in a nested case‐control study, and to explore ...
    • Complement factors B, D, C3bBbP and risk of future venous thromboembolism 

      Skjeflo, Espen Waage; Evensen, Line Holtet; Jensen, Søren Beck; Latysheva, Nadezhda; Michelsen, Annika Elisabet; Ueland, Thor; Brækkan, Sigrid Kufaas; Hindberg, Kristian Dalsbø; Snir, Omri; Mollnes, Tom Eirik; Hansen, John Bjarne (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-03-07)
      The complement system appears to be involved in the pathogenesis of venous thromboembolism (VTE).<p> <p>We investigated the association of complement factors (CF) B, D, and the alternative pathway convertase, C3bBbP, measured at inclusion, with the risk of future VTE in a nested case-control study; 380 VTE patients and 804 age- and sex-matched controls derived from the Tromsø study. Odds ratios ...
    • Effect of lower-leg trauma and knee arthroscopy on procoagulant phospholipid-dependent activity 

      Touw, Carolina E.; Nemeth, Banne; Lijfering, Willem M.; van Adrichem, Raymond A.; Wilsgård, line; Latysheva, Nadezhda; Ramberg, Cathrine; Nelissen, Rob G. H. H.; Hansen, John Bjarne; Cannegieter, Suzanne C. (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-06-08)
      Background: Lower-leg injury and knee arthroscopy are both associated with venous thromboembolism (VTE). The mechanism of VTE in both situations is unknown, including the role of procoagulant microparticles. This may provide useful information for individualizing thromboprophylactic treatment in both patient groups.<p> <p>Objective: We aimed to study the effect of (1) lower-leg trauma and (2) ...
    • Elevated plasma D-dimer levels are associated with risk of future incident venous thromboembolism 

      Hansen, Ellen-Sofie; Rinde, Fridtjof Balteskard; Edvardsen, Magnus; Hindberg, Kristian; Latysheva, Nadezhda; Aukrust, Pål; Ueland, Thor; Michelsen, Annika Elisabet; Hansen, John Bjarne; Brækkan, Sigrid Kufaas; Morelli, Vania Maris (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-10-25)
      <p><i>Background</i> D-dimer, a global biomarker for activation of the coagulation and fibrinolysis systems, is useful in assessing individual risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) recurrence. However, there is limited information on the association between D-dimer and risk of a first lifetime VTE event. <p><i>Objectives</i> To investigate the association between plasma D-dimer levels and risk of ...
    • Impact of preanalytical conditions on plasma concentration and size distribution of extracellular vesicles using Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis 

      Jamaly, Simin; Ramberg, Cathrine; Olsen, Randi; Latysheva, Nadezhda; Webster, Paul; Sovershaev, Timofey; Brækkan, Sigrid Kufaas; Hansen, John-Bjarne (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-11-21)
      Optimal pre-analytical handling is essential for valid measurements of plasma concentration and size distribution of extracellular vesicles (EVs). We investigated the impact of plasma preparation, various anticoagulants (Citrate, EDTA, CTAD, Heparin), and fasting status on concentration and size distribution of EVs measured by Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (NTA). Blood was drawn from 10 healthy ...
    • A modified clot-based assay to measure negatively charged procoagulant phospholipids 

      Ramberg, Cathrine; Jamaly, Simin; Latysheva, Nadezhda; Wilsgård, line; Sovershaev, Timofey; Snir, Omri; Hansen, Jesper (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-04-29)
      Growing evidence supports a role for extracellular vesicles (EVs) in haemostasis and thrombosis due to exposure of negatively charged procoagulant phospholipids (PPL). Current commercial PPL-dependent clotting assays use chemically phospholipid depleted plasma to measure PPL activity. The purpose of our study was to modify the PPL assay by substituting the chemically phospholipid depleted plasma ...
    • Plasma levels of growth differentiation factor 15 are associated with future risk of venous thromboembolism 

      Hansen, Ellen-Sofie; Hindberg, Kristian; Latysheva, Nadezhda; Aukrust, Pål; Ueland, Thor; Hansen, John-Bjarne; Brækkan, Sigrid Kufaas; Morelli, Vania Maris (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-10-15)
      Growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF-15), a marker of inflammation and oxidative stress, has emerged as a biomarker for arterial cardiovascular disease. However, the association between GDF-15 and venous thromboembolism (VTE) remains uncertain. We therefore investigated the association between plasma GDF-15 levels and future risk of incident VTE and explored the potential of a causal association ...
    • Plasma levels of platelet-derived microvesicles are associated with risk of future venous thromboembolism 

      Snir, Omri; Wilsgård, line; Latysheva, Nadezhda; Ullsten-Wahlund, Casper; Brækkan, Sigrid Kufaas; Hindberg, Kristian Dalsbø; Hansen, John Bjarne (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-01-18)
      Background - Microvesicles (MVs) are small double‐membrane encapsulated particles shed from cells. Case‐control studies have reported elevated plasma levels of platelet‐derived MVs (PDMVs) in patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE). However, it is not known whether high PDMV levels is a risk factor or a consequence of the acute VTE event.<p> <p>Objectives - To investigate the association between ...
    • Plasma lipopolysaccharide-binding protein is a biomarker for future venous thromboembolism: Results from discovery and validation studies 

      Jensen, Søren Beck; Latysheva, Nadezhda; Hindberg, Kristian; Ueland, Thor (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-04-14)
      Background<p> <p>Effect-size underestimation impedes biomarker identification. Long follow-up time in prospective studies attenuates effect-size estimates for transient biomarkers, while disease category–specific biomarkers are affected by merging of categories. Venous thromboembolism (VTE) encompasses deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). <p>Objectives <p>(i) To re-analyze untargeted ...
    • Plasma procoagulant phospholipid clotting time and venous thromboembolism risk 

      Ramberg, Cathrine; Wilsgård, line; Latysheva, Nadezhda; Brækkan, Sigrid Kufaas; Hindberg, Kristian; Sovershaev, Timofey; Snir, Omri; Hansen, John Bjarne (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-12-20)
      Background - Negatively charged procoagulant phospholipids, phosphatidylserine (PS) in particular, are vital to coagulation and expressed on the surface membrane of extracellular vesicles. No previous study has investigated the association between plasma procoagulant phospholipid clotting time (PPL<sub>CT</sub>) and future risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE).<p> <p>Objectives - To investigate the ...
    • A rapid, sensitive, and specific assay to measure TF activity based on chromogenic determination of thrombin generation 

      Østerud, Bjarne; Latysheva, Nadezhda; Schoergenhofer, Christian; Jilma, Bernd; Hansen, John-Bjarne; Snir, Omri (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-11-25)
      Background - Most tissue factor (TF) activity assays are based on measurement of factor X (FX) activation by TF in the presence of factor VII (FVII)/FVIIa. This requires long incubation, which may result in TF-independent activity of FX and inaccurate measurement of TF activity.<p> <p>Aim - To develop a sensitive and specific TF activity assay, which does not register a non-specific TF activity, ...
    • Tumour Microenvironments Induce Expression of Urokinase Plasminogen Activator Receptor (uPAR) and Concomitant Activation of Gelatinolytic Enzymes 

      Magnussen, Synnøve; Hadler-Olsen, Elin Synnøve; Latysheva, Nadezhda; Pirila, Emma; Steigen, Sonja Eriksson; Hanes, Robert; Salo, Tuula; Winberg, Jan-Olof; Uhlin-Hansen, Lars; Svineng, Gunbjørg (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2014)