Antiphospholipid syndrome and the idiotypic network.

abstract：:We report the experience from the Antiphospholipid Antibodies (aPL) Regional Consortium in northwest Italy, meant to support clinical research and foster collaboration among health professionals regarding the diagnosis and management of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) patients. This cohort-study (APS Piedmont Cohort) ...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Bertero MT,Bazzan M,Carignola R,Montaruli B,Silvestro E,Sciascia S,Vaccarino A,Baldovino S,Roccatello D,Antiphospholipid Piedmont Consortium.

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report clinical and histopathological features, treatment and outcome of 37 Croatian children with biopsy-proven lupus nephritis seen over a 30-year period. The mean age at lupus nephritis presentation was 12.11 ± 2.59 years (range 4.66-17.0). The most frequent histopathological finding was class IV (37.8%), follow...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Batinić D,Milošević D,Čorić M,Topalović-Grković M,Jelušić M,Turudić D

更新日期：2015-03-01 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：:Perinatal thrombosis in infants born to mothers with antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL) is a rare event, but with risk of death or severe sequelae. We analysed 16 infants with such perinatal thrombosis reported in the literature in the last 20 years. Thromboses were arterial (13/16), mostly strokes (8/16). Hydrops feta...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Boffa MC,Lachassinne E

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anti-tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) immunotherapy is currently used in the treatment of various inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and Crohn's disease. Infliximab is a chimeric monoclonal antibody that binds to transmembrane-bound and soluble...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Cemil BC,Atas H,Canpolat F,Akca Y,Sasmaz R

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to assess the incidence and risk factors of infections in 200 SLE outpatients. All outpatients with active or inactive SLE without infections in the previous month were included. They were assessed every 3 months. Major infections were those requiring hospitalization and parental antibi...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Zonana-Nacach A,Camargo-Coronel A,Yañez P,Sánchez L,Jimenez-Balderas FJ,Fraga A

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:HIN200 is a human IFN-inducible gene and homologous to murine IFI202 gene, which was identified as a candidate gene for SLE susceptibility in lupus mouse model. We determined these gene expressions in leukocytes from 20 SLE patients and 10 healthy controls and in renal biopsies from 29 SLE patients and 15 kidney donor...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Kimkong I,Avihingsanon Y,Hirankarn N

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of our study was to investigate the efficacy of adipose-derived stem cells (ADSC) transplantation in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and to determine the mechanism of ADSC transplantation. METHODS:B6.MRL/lpr mice were administered ADSC intravenously every week from age 28 to 31 weeks, while the lu...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Wei S,Xie S,Yang Z,Peng X,Gong L,Zhao K,Zeng K,Lai K

更新日期：2019-02-01 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：:Associations of polymorphisms in vitamin D receptor (VDR) with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have already been explored by many studies. The aim of this meta-analysis was to better clarify associations between polymorphisms in VDR and RA/SLE by combing the results of all relevant stu...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Zhang WT,Jin TF,Chen L

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is characterized by multiple autoantibodies and complement activation. Recent studies have suggested that anti-nuclear antibody (ANA) positivity may disappear over time in some SLE patients. Anti-double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) antibody titers and complement levels may vary with time and...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Ippolito A,Wallace DJ,Gladman D,Fortin PR,Urowitz M,Werth V,Costner M,Gordon C,Alarcón GS,Ramsey-Goldman R,Maddison P,Clarke A,Bernatsky S,Manzi S,Bae SC,Merrill JT,Ginzler E,Hanly JG,Nived O,Sturfelt G,Sanchez-Gu

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Anti-ganglioside antibodies (AGA) have been associated with several peripheral neuropathies, such as Miller-Fisher syndrome, Guillain-Barré syndrome and multifocal motor neuropathy. They have also been studied in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), focusing on neuropsychiatric manifestations ...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Labrador-Horrillo M,Martinez-Valle F,Gallardo E,Rojas-Garcia R,Ordi-Ros J,Vilardell M

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastrointestinal manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are common, occurring in about 50% of cases. They are usually mild, in the form of mouth ulcers, nausea, heartburn and mild abdominal pain, but they can be severe in cases of gastrointestinal vasculitis. In this report we describe an unusual combina...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Bedaiwi M,Alkubeyyer MA,Al Arfaj AS

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a woman with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with diffuse proliferative glomerulonephritis and anti-dsDNA antibodies whose serum contained autoantibodies specific for the phosphorylated form of RNA polymerase II (RNAP IIO), Su and ribosomal P antigen, as well as anti-topoisomerase I antibodies, a marker f...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Stojanov L,Satoh M,Dooley MA,Kuwana M,Jennette JC,Reeves WH

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to determine if the measurement of anti-beta2-glycoprotein I antibodies (abeta2-GPI) in serum levels contributes to the better characterization of the clinical situation of patients with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). For this purpose abeta2-GPI of both isotypes was measured in 42 patients ...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Detkov,Gil-Aguado A,Lavilla P,Cuesta MV,Fontán G,Pascual-Salcedo D

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The objective of this study is to determine whether serum concentrations of B cell activating factor from the tumour necrosis factor family (BAFF) and/or a proliferation-inducing ligand (APRIL) are associated with clinical manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). METHODS:BAFF and APRIL concen...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Vincent FB,Northcott M,Hoi A,Mackay F,Morand EF

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a highly heterogeneous disorder in which multiple immunologic abnormalities have been described. In this review, we thoroughly analyse the impaired T cell production of, and response to, interleukin-2 (IL-2) characteristic of patients with SLE. Since it was first reported, several...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Crispin JC,Alcocer-Varela J

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite strongly held opinions, a trustworthy scientific basis for most statements about autoimmunity, autoimmune diseases and assisted reproductive technologies (ART) does not exist. It is not likely that autoimmunity causes infertility, nor that patients with autoimmune diseases are unusually infertile. When careful...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Lockshin MD

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lupus anticoagulant-hypoprothrombinemia syndrome (LA-HPS) is a rare acquired disorder caused by prothrombin antibodies. The disease is most common in the pediatric age group (<16 years), and more prevalent in women. There are well-established clinical diseases associated with LA-HPS, most notably systemic lupus erythe...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Mulliez SM,De Keyser F,Verbist C,Vantilborgh A,Wijns W,Beukinga I,Devreese KM

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigates specificity, sensitivity and concomitant presence of antibodies against histone H1 (H1), nucleosomes (NUC), chromatin (CHR) and dsDNA in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), analyses their association with SLE disease activity and characterizes the immunodominant epitope reactivity...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Schett G,Smole J,Zimmermann C,Hiesberger H,Hoefler E,Fournel S,Muller S,Rubin RL,Steiner G

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Variations at the ITGAM gene, which encodes for the CD11b chain of the Mac-1 (alphaMbeta2; CD11b/CD18; complement receptor-3) integrin, is one of the strongest genetic risk factors for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). More specifically, a genetic variant (rs1143679) which results in an arginine to histidine substit...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Fagerholm SC,MacPherson M,James MJ,Sevier-Guy C,Lau CS

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Wegener's granulomatosis (WG) belongs to the group of necrotizing primary systemic vasculitides of unknown etiology, that are associated with anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies. The pathological hallmark of WG is the coexistence of vasculitis and granuloma. Due to more sensitive diagnostic instruments, especially ...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： de Groot K,Gross WL

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the relationship between antimalarials (AM) and elevated muscle enzymes in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). PATIENTSMETHODS:325 lupus patients with abnormal creatine phosphokinase (CPK) for at least two consecutive clinic visits were enrolled; 54 patients on statins/fibrates (n = 43) and/or...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Tselios K,Gladman DD,Su J,Urowitz MB

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tissue damage associated with a severe injury can result in profound inflammatory responses that may trigger autoimmune development in lupus-prone individuals. In this study, we investigated the role of a large full-thickness cutaneous burn injury on the early onset of autoimmune disease in lupus-prone MRL/++ mice. MR...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Anam K,Amare M,Naik S,Szabo KA,Davis TA

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review briefly defines the heat shock proteins (hsps), their classification and their functions. The hypothesis that links hsps to the development of autoimmunity is explored, together with the rationale for investigation of the relationship between hsps and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Thus, published wor...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Dhillon V,Latchman D,Isenberg D

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disease that can involve multiple organ systems. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) can exacerbate pre-existing SLE, and can even induce systemic manifestations. This study aimed to investigate the photoprotective habits of children with SLE and...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Janthongsri T,Wisuthsarewong W,Nitiyarom R

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The main vitamin D source is exposure to ultraviolet radiation, which aggravates cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE). OBJECTIVES:The aims of this study were to identify variables associated with lower serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels in CLE patients and assess the effect of vitamin D restoration o...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Cutillas-Marco E,Marquina-Vila A,Grant WB,Vilata-Corell JJ,Morales-Suárez-Varela MM

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 28-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) suffered recent onset fever, headache, encephalopathy followed by severe, repeated generalized seizures. Investigations revealed limbic encephalitis. Tests for Herpes simplex encephalitis and paraneoplastic encephalomyelitis were negative. High titers anti-ri...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Stübgen JP

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic lupus erythematosus is a chronic, relapsing autoimmune disease that can affect multiple organ systems. An increased prevalence of drug allergy has been reported in lupus patients compared with the general population. Using a cohort of 417 lupus patients, we found a history of sulpha allergy in 27.3% of patien...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Jeffries M,Bruner G,Glenn S,Sadanandan P,Carson CW,Harley JB,Sawalha AH

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective The objective of this article is to examine the quality, content, and readability of information and resources in the English language and accessible on the internet by pediatric patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and their families in North America. Methods Keywords relevant to SLE were genera...

journal_title：Lupus

authors： Cutler C,Peng T,Stinson J,Tucker L,Boneparth A,Klein Gitelman M,Moorthy LN

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00