Age-dependent differences in pulmonary host responses in ARDS: a prospective observational cohort study

Laura R. Schouten, Anton H. van Kaam, Franziska Kohse, Floor Veltkamp, Lieuwe D. Bos, Friso M. de Beer, Roosmarijn T. van Hooijdonk, Janneke Horn, Marleen Straat, Esther Witteveen, Gerie J. Glas, Luuk Wieske, Lonneke A. van Vught, Maryse A. Wiewel, Sarah A. Ingelse, Bart Cortjens, Job B. van Woensel, Albert P. Bos, Thomas Walther, Marcus J. SchultzRoelie M. Wösten-van Asperen*, Friso M. de Beer, Lieuwe D. Bos, Gerie J. Glas, Janneke Horn, Arie J. Hoogendijk, Roosmarijn T. van Hooijdonk, Mischa A. Huson, Tom van der Poll, Brendon Scicluna, Laura R. Schouten, Marcus J. Schultz, Marleen Straat, Lonneke A. van Vught, Luuk Wieske, Maryse A. Wiewel, Esther Witteveen, Marc J. Bonten, Olaf L. Cremer, Jos F. Frencken, Kirsten van de Groep, Peter M. Klein Klouwenberg, Maria E. Koster-Brouwer, David S. Ong, Diana M. Verboom,

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Abstract

Background: Results from preclinical studies suggest that age-dependent differences in host defense and the pulmonary renin–angiotensin system (RAS) are responsible for observed differences in epidemiology of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) between children and adults. The present study compares biomarkers of host defense and RAS in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid from neonates, children, adults, and older adults with ARDS. Methods: In this prospective observational study, we enrolled mechanical ventilated ARDS patients categorized into four age groups: 20 neonates (< 28 days corrected postnatal age), 29 children (28 days–18 years), 26 adults (18–65 years), and 17 older adults (> 65 years of age). All patients underwent a nondirected BAL within 72 h after intubation. Activities of the two main enzymes of RAS, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) and ACE2, and levels of biomarkers of inflammation, endothelial activation, and epithelial damage were determined in BAL fluid. Results: Levels of myeloperoxidase, interleukin (IL)-6, IL-10, and p-selectin were higher with increasing age, whereas intercellular adhesion molecule-1 was higher in neonates. No differences in activity of ACE and ACE2 were seen between the four age groups. Conclusions: Age-dependent differences in the levels of biomarkers in lungs of ARDS patients are present. Especially, higher levels of markers involved in the neutrophil response were found with increasing age. In contrast to preclinical studies, age is not associated with changes in the pulmonary RAS.

Original languageEnglish
Article number55
Pages (from-to)55
JournalAnnals of Intensive Care
Volume9
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 14 May 2019

Keywords

  • ARDS
  • Angiotensin converting enzyme
  • Pathophysiology
  • Aging
  • Host response
  • Biomarkers

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