Autoimmune myocarditis and dilated cardiomyopathy: focus on cardiac autoantibodies.

abstract：:Platelet activation and decrease in platelet count characterize the development of the most feared form of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), i.e. catastrophic APS (CAPS). We aimed to assess if immuno-affinity purified anti-β2-glycoprotein I (aβ2GPI) antibodies enhance platelet activation inducing a significant flow obs...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Pontara E,Cheng C,Cattini MG,Bison E,Pelloso M,Denas G,Pengo V

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The importance of the immunomodulatory effects of vitamin D has recently been associated with autoimmune and chronic inflammatory diseases. Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to the development of autoimmune conditions. Antiphospholipid syndrome is an autoimmune disease characterized by thrombotic events and obstetr...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： García-Carrasco M,Jiménez-Herrera EA,Gálvez-Romero JL,Mendoza-Pinto C,Méndez-Martínez S,Etchegaray-Morales I,Munguía-Realpozo P,Vázquez de Lara-Cisneros L,Santa Cruz FJ,Cervera R

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We performed a retrospective study of all systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) pregnancies during a two-year period (2006-2007) to describe the clinical features, maternal and foetal outcomes in our centre. There were 17 pregnancies in 16 women with SLE. Our patients have a mean age of 28.31 years (SD 5.24) and a mean d...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Teh CL,Wong JS,Ngeh NK,Loh WL

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Several studies have shown that Hispanic patients generally experience a worse renal prognosis than non-Hispanic white patients with lupus. To date, there is no report on American College of Rheumatology (ACR) renal response criteria (ACR-RRC) in patients from Latin America. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate treatmen...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Vinicki JP,Paniego FM,De Rosa G,Dubinsky D,Laborde HA,Marini A,Nasswetter G

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In search of markers of disease activity in patients with SLE we have investigated blood lymphocyte subsets from a large cohort of patient. Seventy-one patients were studied using a well-defined panel of fluorescent monoclonal antibodies which recognize the major T, B and NK lymphocyte subsets and activated cells. Flo...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Erkeller-Yüsel F,Hulstaart F,Hannet I,Isenberg D,Lydyard P

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether the intrathecal concentrations of cytokines/chemokines are associated with, or influenced by, serum concentrations in patients with central neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus (NPSLE), and to ascertain whether the increased production of cytokines/chemokines intrathecally relati...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Yoshio T,Okamoto H,Kurasawa K,Dei Y,Hirohata S,Minota S

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 22-year-old female with history of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) was referred for evaluation of decreased visual acuity in her right eye. Her best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) at the time of presentation was 20/160. Widespread cotton wool spots and macular edema were seen on biomicroscopy. Fluorescein angiogr...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Jeon S,Lee WK

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to identify risk factors associated with flare during pregnancy in women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). We performed a retrospective analysis of pregnant women with SLE in a referral hospital. Flare was considered according to predetermined definitions. We analyzed 15 clinical...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Saavedra MA,Sánchez A,Morales S,Navarro-Zarza JE,Ángeles U,Jara LJ

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Impaired function of polymorphonuclear cells (PMNs) in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) leads to severe gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial infection, and to major morbidity and mortality. Few studies have focused on the association of impaired function of PMNs and SLE patients' susceptibility to inf...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Wu SA,Yeh KW,Lee WI,Yao TC,Kuo ML,Huang B,Huang JL

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is an autoimmune disease with symptoms pervasive to all organ systems. It affects more females as compared to males (in the ratio 9:1). Oxidative stress plays a major role in the pathogenesis of SLE and other autoimmune diseases. In order to understand the relationship between cell specifi...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Tandon A,Anupam K,Kaushal J,Gautam P,Sharma A,Bhatnagar A

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We established a multi-centre online registry for primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS) in China, and compared Chinese patients with those from other countries. METHODS:Data were from 87 rheumatology centres in 27 provinces. All 2986 patients had pSS according to the 2002 American-European Consensus Group or the...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Xu D,Zhao S,Li Q,Wang YH,Zhao JL,Li MT,Zhao Y,Zeng XF

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence, clinical, histological and immunological characteristics, and the long-term outcome of polymyositis- (PM) and dermatomyositis- (DM) associated lung disease, and to define subgroups of lung-associated inflammatory myopathies. This retrospective study included 81...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Selva-O'Callaghan A,Labrador-Horrillo M,Muñoz-Gall X,Martínez-Gomez X,Majó-Masferrer J,Solans-Laque R,Simeon-Aznar CP,Morell-Brotard F,Vilardell-Tarrés M

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Numerous drugs have been linked to the induction or exacerbation of systemic cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE). This report presents the third case of the biologic abatacept as an exacerbating medication for SCLE. A 73-year old woman with a remote history of subacute cutaneous lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, well c...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Figueredo Zamora E,Callen JP,Schadt CR

更新日期：2020-12-22 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the occurrence of visceral leishmaniasis in three patients coming from the northern part of Italy treated with immunosuppressive drugs for different rheumatic conditions. This paper highlights the importance of adequate work-up in those patients presenting with serious clinical manifestations that can compli...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Castellino G,Govoni M,Lo Monaco A,Montecucco C,Colombo F,Trotta F

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease with a complex pathogenesis. Published data have revealed that serum levels of proinflammatory cytokines are increased in SLE patients. The aim of our study was to evaluate whether monotherapy with chloroquine phosphate affects IL-1beta, IL-6, IL-18 and TNF-a...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Wozniacka A,Lesiak A,Narbutt J,McCauliffe DP,Sysa-Jedrzejowska A

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of the study was to analyse the prevalence and clinical significance of hypocomplementemia in a large series of patients diagnosed either with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or with primary antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) and its association with the main clinical, hematological and immunological fea...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Ramos-Casals M,Campoamor MT,Chamorro A,Salvador G,Segura S,Botero JC,Yagüe J,Cervera R,Ingelmo M,Font J

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Deficiency of mannan-binding lectin (MBL) has been reported to impact susceptibility to severe infections and atherosclerosis in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). In this study, MBL gene polymorphisms were analysed in 143 SLE patients and the frequency of severe infections and organ damage according to SLICC/ACR Dam...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Jönsen A,Gullstrand B,Güner N,Bengtsson AA,Nived O,Truedsson L,Sturfelt G

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We performed a prospective study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of low-dose cyclosporine A (CSA) treatment in paediatric lupus nephritis refractory to conventional therapy. Seven children with biopsy-proven Class III-IV lupus nephritis were treated with CSA (2-4 mg/kg/day) combined with low-dose prednisone for on...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Baca V,Catalán T,Villasís-Keever M,Ramón G,Morales AM,Rodríguez-Leyva F

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study assessed the expression of complement receptor 1 (CR1), decay accelerating factor (DAF) and membrane inhibitor of reactive lysis (CD59) on the erythrocytes and glomerulus of diffuse proliferative glomerulonephritis (DPGN) of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients using flow cytometry and immunofluoresc...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Arora M,Arora R,Tiwari SC,Das N,Srivastava LM

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sera from healthy individuals, relatives of lupus patients, and lupus patients with active disease and in remission were screened for IgG and IgM antibodies to ssDNA and dsDNA. The serum samples were also separated into IgG and IgM fractions which were screened for DNA reactivity at dilutions equivalent to those used ...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Williams WM,Isenberg DA

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the survival rate has considerably improved, many patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) develop irreversible organ damage. OBJECTIVES:The objectives of this paper are to characterize cumulative damage in SLE patients and identify variables associated with its presence and severity. METH...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Gonçalves MJ,Sousa S,Inês LS,Duarte C,Borges J,Silva C,Romão VC,Terroso G,Bernardes M,Cerqueira M,Raposo A,Sequeira G,Barcelos A,Macieira C,Canas da Silva J,Costa L,Pereira da Silva JA,Cunha-Miranda L,Da Silva JA,Ca

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cells traffic in both directions between the fetus and the mother during pregnancy. Recent studies indicate that a low level of fetal cells commonly persists in the maternal circulation for years after pregnancy completion. The harboring of DNA or cells from another individual at low levels is called microchimerism. C...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Nelson JL

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can affect all heart structures including the conduction system, with either reversible or permanent derangement. However, only a few cases of adult SLE and complete atrioventricular (AV) block have been reported. We describe a young pregnant woman who initially presented with comple...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Lo CH,Wei JCC,Tsai CF,Li LC,Huang SW,Su CH

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Arthritis is frequently seen in human lupus, but rarely in lupus models. Pristane-induced lupus (PIL) can be induced in various mouse strains such as BALB/c and C57BL/6. We herein characterize clinical and histological features of arthritis in the context of systemic lupus and provide a prudent comparison wit...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Leiss H,Niederreiter B,Bandur T,Schwarzecker B,Blüml S,Steiner G,Ulrich W,Smolen JS,Stummvoll GH

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The disease activity of patients suffering from lupus nephritis usually becomes quiescent after the onset of end stage renal failure. Reactivation of lupus activity, especially after a long period of dialysis, is uncommon. Factors that might trigger off lupus reactivation after dialysis have not been well defined. We ...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Lui SL,Lam MF,Tse KC,Lo WK

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twelve systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients with mild to moderate disease activity (SLEDAI of > or = 6 and on prednisolone < 0.5 mg/kg/day) were included in a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study for 24 weeks. Six were randomized to receive oral leflunomide and six received plac...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Tam LS,Li EK,Wong CK,Lam CW,Szeto CC

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective The objective of this paper is to identify the risk of complications of real-time ultrasound-guided renal biopsy in adult and pediatric patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Materials and methods This retrospective study examined outcomes of 296 renal biopsy procedures in 275 SLE patients. Imagin...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Sun YS,Sun IT,Wang HK,Yang AH,Tsai CY,Huang CJ,Huang DF,Lai CC

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) has not been fully explored in antiphospholipid syndrome (APS); therefore, we compared HRQoL between APS patients and the general population and assessed the impact of thromboembolic history. METHODS:HRQoL was measured in a multicentre cohort study by the Medical Outco...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Zuily S,Rat AC,Regnault V,Kaminsky P,Mismetti P,Ninet J,Baillet N,Magy-Bertrand N,Pasquali JL,Lambert M,Pasquier E,Lorcerie B,Lecompte T,Guillemin F,Wahl D,TAC(I)T investigators.

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) often coexists with other diseases. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is an example and patients with overlap SLE-DM can present with clinical features common to both disorders. In this review, we describe the patients with overlap SLE-DM, focussing on the clinical features common to both disea...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Cortes S,Chambers S,Jerónimo A,Isenberg D

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL), the majority of which are directed against beta(2)-glycoprotein I (beta(2)GPI), are associated with an increased incidence of venous and arterial thrombosis. The pathogenesis of antiphospholipid/anti-beta(2)GPI-associated thrombosis has not been defined, and is likely multifactorial....

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Cockrell E,Espinola RG,McCrae KR

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00