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Zhang TY, Wang W, Gao SH, Yu ZX, Wang W, Zhou Y, Wang CY, Jian S, Wang L, Gou LJ, Li J, Ma MS, Song HM. LASSO-derived nomogram for early identification of pediatric monogenic lupus. World J Pediatr 2024:10.1007/s12519-024-00817-y. [PMID: 38970732 DOI: 10.1007/s12519-024-00817-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/08/2024]
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BACKGROUND Monogenic lupus is defined as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)/SLE-like patients with either dominantly or recessively inherited pathogenic variants in a single gene with high penetrance. However, because the clinical phenotype of monogenic SLE is extensive and overlaps with that of classical SLE, it causes a delay in diagnosis and treatment. Currently, there is a lack of early identification models for clinical practitioners to provide early clues for recognition. Our goal was to create a clinical model for the early identification of pediatric monogenic lupus, thereby facilitating early and precise diagnosis and treatment for patients. METHODS This retrospective cohort study consisted of 41 cases of monogenic lupus treated at the Department of Pediatrics at Peking Union Medical College Hospital from June 2012 to December 2022. The control group consisted of classical SLE patients recruited at a 1:2 ratio. Patients were randomly divided into a training group and a validation group at a 7:3 ratio. A logistic regression model was established based on the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator to generate the coefficient plot. The predictive ability of the model was evaluated using receiver operator characteristic curves and the area under the curve (AUC) index. RESULTS A total of 41 cases of monogenic lupus patients and 82 cases of classical SLE patients were included. Among the monogenic lupus cases (with a male-to-female ratio of 1:1.05 and ages of onset ranging from birth to 15 years), a total of 18 gene mutations were identified. The variables included in the coefficient plot were age of onset, recurrent infections, intracranial calcifications, growth and developmental delay, abnormal muscle tone, lymphadenopathy/hepatosplenomegaly, and chilblain-like skin rash. Our model demonstrated satisfactory diagnostic performance through internal validation, with an AUC value of 0.97 (95% confidence interval = 0.92-0.97). CONCLUSIONS We summarized and analyzed the clinical characteristics of pediatric monogenic lupus and developed a predictive model for early identification by clinicians. Clinicians should exercise high vigilance for monogenic lupus when the score exceeds - 9.032299.
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- Tian-Yu Zhang
- Department of Pediatrics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
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Al-Mayouf SM, Hamad A, Kaidali W, Alhuthil R, Alsaleem A. Clinical characteristics and prognostic value of autoantibody profile in children with monogenic lupus. JOURNAL OF RHEUMATIC DISEASES 2024; 31:143-150. [PMID: 38957362 PMCID: PMC11215254 DOI: 10.4078/jrd.2023.0065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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Objective To report the frequency of selected autoantibodies and their associations with clinical features in Arab children with monogenic lupus. Methods This study was retrospective single-center study of genetically confirmed monogenic lupus cases at childhood lupus clinic at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, from June 1997 to July 2022. We excluded familial lupus without genetic testing and patients with insufficient data. Collected data comprised clinical and laboratory findings, including the autoantibody profile, which included the anti-double-stranded DNA (anti-dsDNA), anti-Smith, anti-Sjögren's-syndrome-related antigen A (anti-SSA), anti-Sjögren's-syndrome-related antigen B (anti-SSB), and antiphospholipid (APL) antibodies. Also, disease activity and accrual disease damage were collected at the last follow-up visit. Results This study enrolled 27 Arab patients (14 males) with a median age of 11 years (interquartile range 8.0~16 years), with 63% having early-onset disease. The consanguinity rate and family history of lupus were high (74.1% and 55.6%, respectively). The most frequent clinical features were hematological (96.3%), fever (81.5%), mucocutaneous lesions (85.2%), and renal (66.7%). The frequency of the APL antibodies was 59.3%, anti-dsDNA was 55.6%, and anti-Smith and anti-SSA were 48.2% and 44.4%, respectively. Moreover, dsDNA antibodies were significantly associated with musculoskeletal complaints (p<0.05). Likewise, both anti-Smith and anti-SSA antibodies were linked to failure to thrive and recurrent infections in the univariate analysis (p<0.05). Conclusion Our study reveals autoantibody frequencies and their association with clinical and prognostic in a substantial monogenic lupus cohort. Distinct clinical manifestations and prognosis association with certain autoantibodies support the idea that monogenic lupus is a distinctive form of lupus. Larger studies needed to validate these findings.
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- Sulaiman M Al-Mayouf
- Depatrment of Pedaitric Rheumatology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Pediatrics, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Depatrment of Pedaitric Rheumatology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Depatrment of Pedaitric Rheumatology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Babgi E, Al Marri M, Al-Mayouf SM, Shehata R, Majeed M, Alsufyani K, Batouk E, Bakri R, AlE'ed A, Yateem M, Akbar L, Gari S, Alghamdi W, Asiri A, Al Rowais A. Comparison of systemic lupus international collaborating clinics 2012 classification criteria and European league against rheumatism/American college of rheumatology 2019 classification criteria for early detection of childhood onset systemic lupus erythematosus (multi-center study). Lupus 2024; 33:629-637. [PMID: 38533912 DOI: 10.1177/09612033241240830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the performance of the new EULAR/ACR criteria, particularly for early detection of cSLE, in comparison to the SLICC criteria among the pediatric population in multiple centers in Saudi Arabia. METHODS We conducted a retrospective study that enrolled pediatric patients up to the age of 14 years who've been diagnosed with SLE and followed in pediatric rheumatology clinics at 9 multi-tertiary hospitals in Saudi Arabia from 2010 to 2021 as a case group and were compared to a similar group of pediatric patients who've had defined rheumatological diseases other than SLE with a positive ANA titer (≥1:80) as controls. In total, 245 patients were included and distributed as 129 cases (diagnosed by expert pediatric rheumatologists) versus 116 patients in the control group. All relevant clinical information, including history, physical examination findings, and laboratory tests, was documented at the initial presentations. Then, the two sets of SLE classification criteria were applied to both groups to define who's going to meet both or either one of them. The exclusion criteria included those who had insufficient data or had overlapping or undifferentiated diseases. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV), receiver operating curve (ROC), and accuracy were calculated for SLICC 2012 and EULAR/ACR 2019 criteria (total scores≥ 10 and ≥ 13). We performed a Chi-squared test to compare sensitivity and specificity of SLICC 2012 and EULAR/ACR 2019. RESULTS For SLICC (cut-off ≥4 criteria), the sensitivity was found to be 96.9% (95% CI 92.6%-99.4%) and the specificity was 94.8% (95% CI 89.6%-98.32%), with PPV and NPV of 95.4% and 96.5%, respectively. The ROC for it was 0.96 (95% CI 0.93-0.99), and this criterion had an accuracy of 95%. Regarding EULAR/ACR (total score ≥ 10), the performance measure showed a sensitivity of 99.2% and a specificity of 86.2%. Similarly, PPV was 88.9%; while NPV was a little higher (99.0%) than SLICC. The ROC for EULAR/ACR (total score ≥ 10) was 0.93 (95% CI 0.89-0.96), and this criterion had an accuracy of 93%. However, there was no statistically significant difference between the sensitivity and specificity of either using SLICC or EULAR/ACR (total score ≥ 10), as reflected by a p-value of 0.86 using the Chi-squared test. Although applying the EULAR/ACR with a total score of ≥ 13 revealed lower sensitivity (93.8%) than both the SLICC and the EULAR/ACR (total score ≥ 10), the specificity for it was found to increase up to 91.4% (85.7-96.2%) compared to the (86.2%) specificity of the EULAR/ACR (total score ≥ 10). CONCLUSION In this cohort among the Saudi population with childhood-onset SLE, the new EULAR/ACR 2019 criteria efficiently enable early detection of SLE, although a more frequent rate of false positives was observed with them. Escalating the total score from ≥ 10 to ≥ 13 in the cSLE population improved the specificity close to that of SLICC 2012. Further prospective studies in pediatrics need to be done for the validation of a cut- off score of ≥ 13 in cSLE rather than the traditional score of ≥ 10 in aSLE.
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- Esraa Babgi
- Department of Pediatrics, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Pediatric Rheumatology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatrics, King Abdulaziz Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatrics, King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Maternity and Children Hospital, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatrics, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatrics, East Jeddah Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatrics, King Fahad Central Hospital, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Pediatric Rheumatology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatrics, King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatrics, East Jeddah Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Elshaer R, Jaber S, Odeh N, Arbili L, Al-Mayouf SM. Safety and efficacy of biologics in childhood systemic lupus erythematosus: a critical systematic review. Clin Rheumatol 2024; 43:863-877. [PMID: 38079010 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-023-06833-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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Biologic agents are increasingly being used to treat adult patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). However, the available data on biologic agents' use in childhood-onset SLE (cSLE) remains limited. To collate available evidence related to the efficacy and safety of using biologic agents in cSLE. The study followed the PRISMA checklist for reporting the data and conducted a thorough search using PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Scopus from January 2005 to August 2023. Only articles meeting specific criteria were included, focusing on cSLE, the use of biologic agents, and having outcome measures at six- and 12-month follow-ups for safety and efficacy. Case reports were excluded, and four independent reviewers screened the articles for accuracy, with a fifth reviewer resolving any discrepancies that arose to achieve a consensus. The final selection included 18 studies with a total of 593 patients treated with biologic agents for severe and/ or refractory cSLE. The most common indication for using biologic agents was lupus nephritis. Rituximab was used in 12 studies, while belimumab was used in six studies. The studies evaluated the efficacy of biologic agents based on SLE disease activity scores, laboratory parameter improvements, and reduced corticosteroid dosage. Positive outcomes were reported, with improvements in renal, hematologic, and immunologic parameters along with mild adverse effects, mostly related to mild infections and infusion reactions. Belimumab and rituximab have shown promise as potential treatments for severe and refractory cSLE cases, leading to decreased disease activity and complete or partial remission in many patients with an acceptable safety profile. However, further research is needed to better understand their benefits and potential risks in these patients. Key Points • This review emphasizes the lack of sufficient randomized controlled trials exploring the use of biologics in childhood systemic lupus erythematosus (cSLE). • Treatment plans for cSLE are being derived from those used for adult systemic lupus erythematosus. • According to current evidence, belimumab and rituximab can be potential treatment options for refractory and severe cases of cSLE. • Additional studies are required to reach more definitive conclusions.
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- Rawan Elshaer
- College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Department of Pediatrics, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Alfaisal University, Po Box 3354, 11211, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Al-Mayouf SM, Alkhars F, AlSaleem A. Phenotype and disease course differences in monogenic and sporadic childhood lupus. Lupus 2023; 32:1548-1554. [PMID: 37878993 DOI: 10.1177/09612033231211065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To report the differences in phenotypic characteristics, disease course, and outcome in monogenic and sporadic childhood lupus (SC-lupus) from a single tertiary childhood lupus clinic. METHODS A descriptive, observational, cross-sectional study was conducted. Data were retrospectively collected at the last follow-up visit on patients with monogenic lupus proven by genetic variants and SC-lupus seen between June 1997 and July 2022. SC-lupus patients were selected by systematic sampling from lupus patients presenting to our lupus clinic; the first patient was chosen randomly, and the subsequent patients were chosen at intervals of three. Data comprised the clinical and laboratory findings, disease activity using the SLEDAI, and damage measured by the pSDI. RESULTS A total of 54 patients with a median disease duration of 6.8 (IQR 3.5-10.5) years were included. There were 27 patients with monogenic lupus and 27 patients with SC-lupus, with a median age at disease onset of 3.5 (IQR 1.0-6.0), and 9.5 (IQR 7.0-11.8), respectively. (p < 0.05). The rate of consanguinity and family history of lupus were higher in monogenic lupus patients. The two groups were comparable. However, monogenic lupus patients showed more gastrointestinal tract symptoms, and failure to thrive (p < 0.05). They also had more infections. The frequency of the autoantibody profile was higher in monogenic lupus patients. Belimumab was more frequently used in monogenic lupus while rituximab in SC-lupus patients. Monogenic lupus patients had a higher mean SLEDAI, but statistically, it was insignificant. Patients with monogenic lupus had greater disease damage, with a higher mean pSDI and a higher mortality rate (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Patients with monogenic lupus are likely to have an early disease onset and a strong family history of lupus, as well as a guarded prognosis, which is likely due to the disease's severity and frequent infections. These differences may be related to the high consanguinity rate and underlying genetic variants.
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- Sulaiman M Al-Mayouf
- Pediatric Rheumatology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Pediatric Rheumatology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Pediatric Rheumatology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Smith EMD, Lythgoe H, Hedrich CM. Current views on lupus in children. Curr Opin Rheumatol 2023; 35:68-81. [PMID: 36286724 DOI: 10.1097/bor.0000000000000913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This manuscript provides an update on clinical and pathophysiological features of juvenile-onset systemic lupus erythematosis (jSLE), challenges applying adult-derived classification criteria, and recent advances in treatment and care. RECENT FINDINGS Significant scientific advances have improved the understanding of genetic factors (both genetic causes and risk alleles) and associated phenotypic features. Panels of urine/blood biomarker candidates aid in diagnosing jSLE, monitoring disease activity and predicting treatment response. Available classification criteria have been extensively assessed, with differences in clinical and immunological phenotypes of patients across age groups and ethnicities affecting their performance in jSLE. Therapeutic options remain limited and are based on protocols for adult-onset SLE patients. International efforts to inform development of a treat-to-target (T2T) approach for jSLE have yielded cohort-level evidence that target attainment reduces the risk of severe flare and new damage, and treatment compliance. SUMMARY Recent studies have significantly improved our understanding of jSLE pathogenesis, highlighting important differences between jSLE and adult SLE, and providing the basis of biomarker development and target-directed individualized treatment and care. Future work focused on development of a T2T approach in jSLE is eagerly awaited.
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- Eve M D Smith
- Department of Women's & Children's Health, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool
- Department of Paediatric Rheumatology, Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool
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- Department of Paediatric Rheumatology, Manchester Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Women's & Children's Health, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool
- Department of Paediatric Rheumatology, Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool
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