What is the role of rituximab in idiopathic membranous nephropathy?

abstract：:Patients with sarcoidosis can be subgrouped according to organ engagement and clinical manifestations. One such subgroup is Löfgren's syndrome (LS), constituting a distinct group of sarcoidosis patients with typical clinical manifestations, separate genetic associations and an immune response that seems to differ from...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Grunewald J

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The transcription factors signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) 1 and STAT3 fulfill fundamental functions in nonimmune and immune cells. The description and follow-up of patients with germline mutations that result in either loss-of-function or gain-of-function have contributed to our und...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Olbrich P,Freeman AF

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Allergic rhinitis (AR) is among the most common chronic conditions affecting both children and adults. It is the cause of significant morbidity from the symptoms and interference with sleep. It results in major impairment of performance both at school and at work. In the U.S. and certain parts of Europe, r...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Nelson HS

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors are emerging treatments in dermatology. Also known as JAKinibs, these agents target JAK-signal transducers and activators of transcription (JAK-STAT) pathway for intracellular signaling. Among the various immune-mediated inflammatory skin diseases that the JAK-STAT pathway pla...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Crowley EL,Nezamololama N,Papp K,Gooderham MJ

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL Abs) are associated with thrombosis in patients with the antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). There is strong evidence that aPL Abs are pathogenic in vivo from studies in animal models. Furthermore, there are now convincing data indicating that activation of complement is involved in those...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Pierangeli SS

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Beclomethasone dipropionate is a corticosteroid with topical activity for inflammatory disorders at mucosal surfaces. Oral beclomethasone dipropionate (orBec) has demonstrated activity in gastrointestinal acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) associated with hematopoietic cell transplantation. Since the GI tract is ...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Hockenbery DM

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Secondary immunodeficiency is becoming a greater medical concern as the usage of immunosuppressive and biological treatments has increased. Individuals with certain medical conditions, such as hematological malignancies, can also have secondary immunodeficiency. Immunoglobulin replacement therapy (IGRT), w...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Patel V,Cowan J

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent years, new insights into the immunological pathways in multiple sclerosis (MS) have been detected. This increasing knowledge has led to more distinct treatment options in modifying the disease course of MS. In 2006, natalizumab, an alpha4-integrin monoclonal antibody, introduced a new era of MS treatment. An...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Reske D,Haupt WF

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obstructive lung diseases, in particular asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, are a worldwide health problem that is increasing in incidence. While significant progress has been made in the control of symptoms, further advances must be made in modifying the clinical situation in terms of disease progressi...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Braido F,Brandi S,Cauglia S,Canonica GW

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin disease with strong genetic background and environmental triggers. Patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are at greater risk of developing other chronic and potentially severe comorbidities, such as psoriatic arthritis, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes mell...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Dalmády S,Kemény L,Antal M,Gyulai R

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Asthma is a chronic disease that affects millions of individuals living in the USA. Proper asthma management is essential for controlling asthma symptoms and exacerbations. In recent years, however, there has been increased recognition of individuals using complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to treat asthma. ...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Adams SK,Koinis-Mitchell D

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) is the most prevalent thyroid autoimmune disorder, characterized by the presence of specific thyroid autoantibodies (TAb). The development of autoimmunity, including TAb production and clinical presentation of HT, is determined by a complex interplay of genetic susceptibility and several e...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Zaletel K

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is wide variability in the epidemiology and management of childhood asthma and related atopic diseases globally. Urbanized, affluent Western countries tend to have a higher prevalence of these diseases compared with Asian nations. However, recent studies have shown that the prevalence in Asia is increasing, alth...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Gerez IF,Lee BW,van Bever HP,Shek LP

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nonsedating antihistamines are a first-line therapy in the management of allergic rhinitis. They relieve the majority of the histamine-mediated symptoms of the condition, including rhinorrhea, sneezing, and pruritus. The nonsedating antihistamine desloratadine is effective in alleviating the symptoms of both seasonal ...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Schenkel EJ

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:High mobility group protein box 1 (HMGB1) is a protein belonging to the alarmin family. HMGB1 has a relevant role in starting the inflammatory cascade by means of receptors, such as RAGE and TLR. HMGB1 supports transcription of many genes in interactions with many transcription factors, including NF-kB. Th...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Ciprandi G,Bellussi LM,Passali GC,Damiani V,Passali D

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epidemiological and clinical studies have suggested that the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is strongly influenced by genetic predisposition. Beyond the limitations of linkage analysis, multiple genome-wide association studies, their meta-analyses, and targeted genotyping array techniques have broade...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Ye BD,McGovern DP

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Data generated using high-throughput DNA microarrays are changing the way we think about systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The identification of an interferon gene-expression signature in the majority of patients with SLE, especially those with severe SLE, has stimulated substantial interest in targeting the interfe...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Gaffney PM,Moser KL,Baechler EC

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Giant cell arteritis is a complex immune-mediated disease that involves large blood vessels in individuals older than 50 years. Recent studies have confirmed a strong association of this form of vasculitis with the HLA region, particularly with HLA class II genes. However, other non-HLA loci, such as protein tyrosine ...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Carmona FD,Martín J,González-Gay MA

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this review, recent changes in both treatments and outcomes of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in Japan were analyzed by viewing the National Database of Rheumatic Diseases by iR-net, one of the largest clinical databases for RA patients in Japan. Regarding drug therapy, the use of methotrexate has been continuously incr...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Saeki Y,Matsui T,Saisho K,Tohma S

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic inflammatory joint disease occurring in 6-39% of patients with psoriasis. Standard therapy of PsA includes nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, intra-articular steroids and disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs. Failure of standard therapy is an indication for anti-TNF-alpha the...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Poddubnyy DA,Rudwaleit M

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Methylation pattern of gene modification is essential for the differentiation of T regulatory cells (Tregs) and 5-Aza-2'-deoxycytidine is a common inhibitor of methylation. This study aimed to investigate the potential effects of Treg polarizing conditions and 5-Aza-2'-deoxycytidine treatment in the differen...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Fang Y,Yuan XD,Liu HH,Xiang L,Chen LM,Fan YC,Gao S,Wang K

更新日期：2021-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Remestemcel-L, a third-party, off-the-shelf preparation of bone-marrow derived mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs), has been developed for experimental use in acute graft-versus-host disease (aGvHD) and other immune-mediated conditions. Several preclinical and clinical studies have indeed suggested the potent...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Locatelli F,Algeri M,Trevisan V,Bertaina A

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Allergic conditions such as asthma and atopic dermatitis have a high prevalence but represent a heterogeneous group of diseases despite similar clinical presentation and underlying pathophysiology. A better understanding of the phenotypes and endotypes of these diseases has driven rapid development of biol...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Manka LA,Wechsler ME

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Naturally occurring CD4(+)CD25(+) regulatory T cells (Tregs) expressing forkhead transcript factor box P3 have been established as a key regulator for the control of autoimmunity. A growing body of experiments in animal models has provided compelling evidence that the adoptive transfer of CD4(+)CD25(+) Tregs can cure ...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Jiang S,Lechler RI,Lombardi G

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antibody present in the transplant recipient that yields a positive crossmatch with donor cells has long been considered a contraindication and an absolute barrier to transplantation. However, improved methods of antibody detection and characterization have shown that some reactivity with donor cells may be inconseque...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Zachary AA,Leffell MS

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Biologic drugs have revolutionized the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis in recent years because of their high efficacy and low risk of toxicity. However, even within the group of biologic therapies, there are differences related to the different mechanisms of action. Areas covered: We review the m...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Carrascosa JM,Del-Alcazar E

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory bowel diseases share common pathogenetic mechanisms that are not yet completely understood. It is clear, however, that the expression and production of cytokines in response to inflammation plays a key role in mediating the migration of activated leukocytes. The process of angiogenesis and the expression ...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Fiorino G,Correale C,Fries W,Repici A,Malesci A,Danese S

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is characterized by systemic synovitis causing joint destruction. With the development of biological disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (bDMARDs) and combination of conventional DMARDs, clinical remission is perceived as an appropriate and realistic goal in many patients. Howe...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Kubo S,Nakayamada S,Tanaka Y

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although a large part of the population suffers from allergies, a cure is not yet available. Allergen-specific immunotherapy (AIT) offers promise for these patients. AIT has proven successful in insect and venom allergies; however, for food allergy this is still unclear. In this editorial we focus on the recent advanc...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Jongejan L,van Ree R,Poulsen LK

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The term refractory lupus nephritis is generally used to indicate cases that do not respond to traditional treatment. However, the clinical presentation of lupus nephritis is variable and the time to response depends on the typology of the underlying renal syndrome. The criteria and the time for response are different...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Moroni G,Ponticelli C

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00