Differential EBI2 Expression Upon Allelic Status of the rs9557195 Polymorphism

August 17, 2018 updated by: University of Zurich
EBI2 is a risk gene for inflammatory bowel diseases (rs9557195). Patients of the Swiss IBD cohort study have been genotyped for the allelic status of EBI2. The investigators will test the influence of rs9557195 genoty (TT or CC allel), inflammatory activity and current treatment (infliximab vs. vedolizumab) on expression and activity of EBI2 on blood lymphocytes, mRNA expression of EBI2 and UBAC2 (located on the opposite DNA strand of EBI2) and activity of lymphocytes on a migraton assay.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Detailed Description

EBI2 is a risk gene for inflammatory bowel diseases (rs9557195). EBI2 is a G protein coupled receptors expressed on the immune cells. EBI2 directs migration and activity of immune cells.

Patients of the Swiss IBD cohort study have been genotyped for the allelic status of EBI2. The investigators will recruit patients with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, assess epidemiological and clinical parameters (including clinical activity of IBD) draw blood, isolate lymphocytes, DNA and RNA.

The investigators will test the influence of rs9557195 genotype (TT or CC allel), inflammatory activity and current treatment (infliximab vs. vedolizumab) on expression and activity of EBI2 on blood lymphocytes (by FACS using an EBI2-antibody), mRNA expression (by qPCR) of EBI2 and UBAC2 (located on the opposite DNA strand of EBI2) and activity of lymphocytes on a migration assay.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

340

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Switzerland
      • Zurich, Switzerland, 8091
        • Recruiting
        • University Hospital Zürich
        • Contact:

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 80 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

N/A

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

we will recruit a mixed population (patients can be in more than one group)

  • up to 100 healthy volunteers
  • up to 30 IBD patients with the rs9557195-CC IBD risk genotype in clinical remission
  • up to 30 IBD patients with the rs9557195-CT IBD risk genotype in clinical remission
  • up to 30 IBD patients with the rs9557195-TT IBD low risk genotype in clinical remission
  • up to 50 IBD patients of any genotype during a flare
  • up to 50 IBD patients of any genotype treated with vedolizumab
  • up to 50 IBD patients of any genotype treated with a TNF-inhibitor (infliximab, adalimumab, golimumab, certolizumab)

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patient with IBD OR healthy volunteer
  • No major uncontrolled medical/ surgical/ psychiatric condition requiring ongoing management besides IBD in the respective study groups. Well controlled conditions (i.e. medically controlled arterial hypertension, occupational asthma) may be present

Exclusion Criteria: none

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Cross-Sectional

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
IBD patients and healthy volunteers
We will recruit IBD patients and healthy volunteers

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
EBI2 expression - dependent on rs9557195 allele status (FACS)
Time Frame: at time of inclusion into the study
EBI2 levels in PBMCs will be determined by FACS, and compared according to allele status of rs9557195
at time of inclusion into the study

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
EBI2 expression - dependent on rs9557195 allele status (RT-PCR)
Time Frame: at time of inclusion into the study
EBI2 levels in PBMCs will be determined by RT-PCR, and compared according to EBI2 levels in PBMCs will be determined by RT-PCR, and compared according to allele status of rs9557195
at time of inclusion into the study
UBAC2 expression - dependent on rs9557195 allele status (RT-PCR)
Time Frame: at time of inclusion into the study
UBAC2 levels in PBMCs will be determined by RT-PCR, and compared according to 2 levels in PBMCs will be determined by RT-PCR, and compared according to allele status of rs9557195
at time of inclusion into the study
Motility of PBMCs dependent on rs9557195 allele status (Boyden chamber)
Time Frame: at time of inclusion into the study
motility of PBMCs will be assessed using the Boyden chamber and compared according to allele status of rs9557195
at time of inclusion into the study
EBI2-expression (FACS) in individuals treated with infliximab vs. vedolizumab
Time Frame: at time of inclusion into the study
We will compare EBI2 expression as determined by FACS in individuals with infliximab and vedolizumab treatment
at time of inclusion into the study
EBI2-expression (FACS) according to gut inflammation
Time Frame: at time of inclusion into the study
We will compare EBI2 expression (determined by FACS) in IBD patients with severe disease, in remission and in healthy volunteers
at time of inclusion into the study

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Zurich

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

November 1, 2017

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2018

Study Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2018

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 2, 2018

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 13, 2018

First Posted (Actual)

August 16, 2018

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

August 21, 2018

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 17, 2018

Last Verified

August 1, 2018

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • EBI2-Study

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

Undecided

IPD Plan Description

some of the outcome measures (EBI2 expression, cell motility assays) will be performed by external collaborators

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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