Cardiovascular comorbidities in antiphospholipid syndrome.

abstract：:Treatment of idiopathic membranous nephropathy (IMN) is controversial. However, two randomized controlled trials (RCTs) reported that treatment with steroids alternated with an alkylating agent achieved significantly more remissions and better renal survival at 10 years in comparison with untreated controls. Short-ter...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Ponticelli C

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Allergic diseases are among the most common diseases in humans. Besides allergen avoidance, allergen-specific immunotherapy is the only causative treatment option. During recent years, many innovations of this therapy have emerged. METHODS:Selective literature research in Medline and PubMed, under the inclu...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Klimek L,Pfaar O

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adherence to medication in patients with rheumatoid arthritis is low, varying from 30 to 80%. Improving adherence to therapy could therefore dramatically improve the efficacy of drug therapy. Although indicators for suboptimal adherence can be useful to identify nonadherent patients, and could function as targets for ...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： van den Bemt BJ,Zwikker HE,van den Ende CH

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since its introduction to the antirejection armamentarium in 1994, tacrolimus has become the workhorse of transplant professionals for avoidance of solid organ transplant rejection. Not only does tacrolimus have potent immunosuppressive qualities that prevent rejection, but dosing is straight forward and it is general...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Scalea JR,Levi ST,Ally W,Brayman KL

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：:Probiotics have had many applications in the past few years, and inflammatory conditions of the GI tract--including chronic disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)--have received the most attention by investigators. In fact, the experimental basis to expect clinical efficacy of probiotics in IBD is quite ro...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Guandalini S

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Conventional myeloablative conditioning regimens prior to hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) are associated with significant transplant-related morbidity and mortality in children affected by primary immunodeficiency disorders. Reduced-intensity conditioning regimens have been extensively used without severe acu...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Chiesa R,Veys P

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent epidemiological studies estimated that more than 30% of European suffer from allergic rhinitis or conjunctivitis, while up to 20% suffer from asthma and 15% from allergic skin conditions, while for many other regions the prevalence is increasing. Allergen immunotherapy represents the only available treatment th...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Pajno GB,Nadeau KC,Passalacqua G,Caminiti L,Hobson B,Jay DC,Arasi S,Chiera F,Salzano G

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: The metabolic syndrome (MetS) is now recognized as a chronic proinflammatory and prothrombotic state that aggravates insulin resistance, oxidative injury, and cardiovascular risk. MetS is more prevalent in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a prototype of systemic autoimmune disease associ...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Mok CC

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The 12/15-lipoxygenase (LO) cascade governs the generation of 12-hydroperoxy-eicosatetraenoic acid (HPETE) and 15-HPETE from arachidonic acid. The 5-LO pathway plays a fundamental role in the biosynthesis of leukotrienes, essential inflammatory lipid mediators. Cyclooxygenase (COX)-1 and -2 biosynthetic pathways are r...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Zhao L,Grosser T,Fries S,Kadakia L,Wang H,Zhao J,Falotico R

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evaluation of: Chung CP, Avalos I, Oeser A et al. High prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: association with disease characteristic and cardiovascular risk factors. Ann. Rheum. Dis. 66(2), 208-214 (2007). Systemic lupus erythematosus is associated with higher rates of car...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Jara LJ,Medina G,Vega-Hinojosa O

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: While biologic agents that can be used for treating pemphigus vulgaris (PV) are increasing, themajority of the world's PV patients can afford only corticosteroids (CS) and some immunosuppressive agents (ISA). Areas covered: The spectrum of side effects encountered when PV patients receive high-dose, long...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Yanovsky RL,McLeod M,Ahmed AR

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The 31st Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Immunology provided an excellent platform for basic and clinical scientists to brainstorm on current reproductive health issues such as repeated implantation and pregnancy failure, preterm birth, preeclampsia and genital tract infections such as HIV. The...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Joukhadar J,Nevers T,Kalkunte S

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory systemic disease characterized by symmetric arthritis leading to progressive erosion of cartilage and bone. Psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis are also inflammatory arthritides that belong to the spondyloarthritides. Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Voulgari PV

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: The majority of the patients with anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibody (ANCA) associated vasculitis (AAV) achieve remission with effective induction therapy. Therefore, prevention of relapses and avoiding long-term damage and treatment-related toxicity are major challenges.Areas covered: This review ...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Berti A,Specks U

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) is an IL-7-related cytokine expressed predominantly by barrier epithelial cells. TSLP is a potent activator of several cell types, including myeloid-derived dendritic cells, monocytes/macrophages and mast cells. Recent studies have revealed an important role for TSLP in the initiati...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Miazgowicz MM,Headley MB,Larson RP,Ziegler SF

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past few years, the therapeutic potential of Treg has been highlighted in the field of autoimmune diseases and after allogeneic transplantation. The first hurdle for the therapeutic use of Treg is their insufficient numbers in non-manipulated individuals, in particular when facing strong immune activation and...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Govender L,Pascual M,Golshayan D

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pigs are currently the preferred species for future organ xenotransplantation. With advances in the development of genetically modified pigs, clinical xenotransplantation is becoming closer to reality. In preclinical studies (pig-to-nonhuman primate), the xenotransplantation of livers from pigs transgenic for human CD...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Ekser B,Burlak C,Waldman JP,Lutz AJ,Paris LL,Veroux M,Robson SC,Rees MA,Ayares D,Gridelli B,Tector AJ,Cooper DK

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) products are derived from pooled human plasma from thousands of donors and have been used for the treatment of primary immunodeficiency disorders for more than 30 years. IVIg products are also effective in the treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory disorders, however, the precise me...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Jordan SC,Toyoda M,Vo AA

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Genetic testing of patients with clinically diagnosed or suspected primary immunodeficiencies (PIDs) constitutes standard of care. Choice of testing modality and patient attributes can impact the likelihood of securing a diagnosis. AREAS COVERED:Published diagnostic rates for gene panel testing, exome seq...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Chinn IK,Orange JS

更新日期：2020-09-01 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：: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：:Neonates have little immunological memory and a developing immune system, which increases their vulnerability to infectious agents. Recent advances in the understanding of neonatal immunity indicate that both innate and adaptive responses are dependent on precursor frequency of lymphocytes, antigenic dose and mode of ...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Basha S,Surendran N,Pichichero M

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: CD4 + T regulatory cells (Tregs) have been described as the most potent immunosuppressive cells in the human body. They have been found to control autoimmunity, and clinical attempts have been made to apply them to treat autoimmune diseases. Some specific pathways utilized by Tregs in the regulation of i...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Ryba-Stanisławowska M,Sakowska J,Zieliński M,Ławrynowicz U,Trzonkowski P

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Psoriasis is a complex disease in which the alteration of the IL-23/Th17 axis appears to be crucial for its pathogenic mechanisms, and anti-IL17 agents are rapidly becoming important therapeutic tools. Brodalumab, a fully human Chinese hamster ovary cell-derived immunoglobulin G2 (IgG2) anti-IL-17RA monocl...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Galluzzo M,D'adamio S,Bianchi L,Talamonti M

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory bowel disease includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, which are both inflammatory disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. Both types of inflammatory bowel disease have a complex etiology, resulting from a genetically determined susceptibility interacting with environmental factors, including the...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Ferguson LR

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Impairment in early B-cell development can cause a predominantly antibody deficiency with severe depletion of peripheral B-cells. Mutations in the gene encoding for Bruton's-tyrosine-kinase (BTK) and the components of the pre-B-cell receptor complex or downstream signaling molecules have been related to this...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Abolhassani H,Vitali M,Lougaris V,Giliani S,Parvaneh N,Parvaneh L,Mirminachi B,Cheraghi T,Khazaei H,Mahdaviani SA,Kiaei F,Tavakolinia N,Mohammadi J,Negahdari B,Rezaei N,Hammarstrom L,Plebani A,Aghamohammadi A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In current clinical practice, immune reactivity of kidney transplant recipients is estimated by monitoring the levels of immunosuppressive drugs, and by functional and/or histological evaluation of the allograft. The availability of assays that could directly quantify the extent of the recipient's immune response towa...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Cravedi P,Mannon RB

更新日期：2009-09-01 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: For late stage organ failure patients, transplantation is the best option to increase life expectancy with a superior quality of life. Unfortunately, after transplantation many patients are at risk of cellular and antibody-mediated rejection (ABMR). The latter is initiated by donor specific antibodies (D...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical immunology

authors： Niu Q,Kraaijeveld R,Li Y,Mendoza Rojas A,Shi Y,Wang L,Van Besouw NM,Baan CC

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00