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Lu J, Wu Y, Xue J, Hao C. Risk stratification for infection during immunosuppressive therapy in patients with lupus nephritis: A nested case-control study. Lupus 2024; 33:828-839. [PMID: 38662532 DOI: 10.1177/09612033241248722] [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: 05/31/2024]
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BACKGROUND The current prediction models for the risk of infection during immunosuppressive treatment for lupus nephritis (LN) lack a prediction time window and have poor pertinence. This study aimed to develop a risk stratification to predict infection during immunosuppressive therapy in patients with LN. METHODS This retrospective nested case-control study collected patients with LN treated with immunosuppressive therapy between 2014 and 2022 in the Nephrology ward in Huashan Hospital affiliated to Fudan University and Huashan Hospital Baoshan Branch. Cases were defined as patients who experienced infection during the follow-up period; patients were eligible as controls if they did not have infection during the follow-up period. RESULTS There were 53 patients with infection by CTCAE V5.0 grade ≥2. According to the 1:3 nested matching, the 53 patients with infection were matched with 159 controls. In the multivariable logistic regression model, the change rate of fibrinogen (OR = 0.97, 95% CI: 0.94-0.99, p = 0.008), leukopenia (OR = 8.68, 95% CI: 1.16-301.72, p = 0.039), and reduced albumin (OR = 6.25, 95% CI: 1.38-28.24, p = 0.017) were independently associated with infection. The AUC of the ROC curve in the validation set of the multivariable logistic regression model in the internal random sampling was 0.864. The scores range from -2 to 10. The infection risk stratification ranges from 2.8% at score -2 to 97.5% at score 10. CONCLUSION A risk stratification was built to predict the risk of infection in patients with LN undergoing immunosuppressive therapy.
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- Jianda Lu
- Department of Nephrology, Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Kimble LP, Khosroshahi A, Brewster GS, Dunbar SB, Ryan D, Carlson N, Eldridge R, Houser M, Corwin E. Associations between TCA cycle plasma metabolites and fatigue in black females with systemic lupus erythematosus: An untargeted metabolomics pilot study. Lupus 2024:9612033241260334. [PMID: 38885489 DOI: 10.1177/09612033241260334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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OBJECTIVE In this pilot study, we used untargeted metabolomics to identify biochemical mechanisms or biomarkers potentially underlying SLE-related fatigue. METHODS Metabolon conducted untargeted metabolomic plasma profiling using ultrahigh performance liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry on plasma samples of 23 Black females with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and 21 no SLE controls. Fatigue phenotypes of general fatigue, physical fatigue, mental fatigue, reduced activity, and reduced motivation were measured with the reliable and valid Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI). RESULTS A total of 290 metabolites were significantly different between the SLE and no SLE groups, encompassing metabolites related to glycolysis, TCA cycle activity, heme catabolism, branched chain amino acids, fatty acid metabolism, and steroids. Within the SLE group, controlling for age and co-morbidities, TCA cycle metabolites of alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG) and succinate were statistically significantly associated (p < .05) with physical and general fatigue. CONCLUSION While pervasive perturbations in the entire TCA cycle have been implicated as a potential mechanism for fatigue, our results suggest individual metabolites of AKG and succinate may be potential biomarkers or targets of intervention for fatigue symptom management in SLE. Additionally, perturbations in heme metabolism in the SLE group provide additional insights into mechanisms that promote systemic inflammation.
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- School of Nursing, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Mo C, Bi J, Li S, Lin Y, Yuan P, Liu Z, Jia B, Xu S. The influence and therapeutic effect of microbiota in systemic lupus erythematosus. Microbiol Res 2024; 281:127613. [PMID: 38232494 DOI: 10.1016/j.micres.2024.127613] [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: 09/14/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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Systemic erythematosus lupus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease involving multiple organs that poses a serious risk to the health and life of patients. A growing number of studies have shown that commensals from different parts of the body and exogenous pathogens are involved in SLE progression, causing barrier disruption and immune dysregulation through multiple mechanisms. However, they sometimes alleviate the symptoms of SLE. Many factors, such as genetic susceptibility, metabolism, impaired barriers, food, and sex hormones, are involved in SLE, and the microbiota drives the development of SLE either by depending on or interacting with these factors. Among these, the crosstalk between genetic susceptibility, metabolism, and microbiota is a hot topic of research and is expected to lay the groundwork for the amelioration of the mechanism, diagnosis, and treatment of SLE. Furthermore, the microbiota has great potential for the treatment of SLE. Ideally, personalised therapeutic approaches should be developed in combination with more specific diagnostic methods. Herein, we provide a comprehensive overview of the role and mechanism of microbiota in lupus of the intestine, oral cavity, skin, and kidney, as well as the therapeutic potential of the microbiota.
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- Chuzi Mo
- Department of Endodontics, Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Endodontics, Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Endodontics, Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Endodontics, Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Endodontics, Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Endodontics, Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Endodontics, Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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Mahroum N, Elsalti A, Ozkan MF, Shoenfeld Y. COVID-19 and SLE: Infection and autoimmunity at its best. Lupus 2023; 32:1591-1597. [PMID: 37927085 DOI: 10.1177/09612033231213914] [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: 11/07/2023]
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If one had any doubts before the pandemic regarding the correlation between infections and autoimmunity, COVID-19 left us fascinated on the strong bond between the two entities. The immune and autoimmune reactions seen in patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 have served as a base for this assumption. Later on, the use of immunosuppressants such as systemic glucocorticoids, among other biological agents, turned this assumption to a fact. This was no different when it comes to the vaccines against COVID-19. Through several postulated mechanisms these vaccines, although generally considered safe, are thought to have the potential to result in autoimmune reactions making them not more innocent than the infection itself. When systemic lupus erythematous (SLE) is viewed as a classical autoimmune multisystemic disorder, the connection with SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 vaccination is of extreme importance. This is because early reports during the pandemic have shown increased rates of SARS-CoV-2 infection among patients known previously to have SLE and much more interestingly, cases of new-onset SLE after COVID-19 have been documented in the literature. Subsequently vaccines against COVID-19, those mRNA-based and adenovirus-vector based, were reported to induce new SLE cases, trigger immune thrombocytopenia or lupus nephritis, two common presentations of SLE, or exacerbate flares. In our paper, we concluded various aspects of available and recent data regarding SLE and COVID-19 as both an infection and vaccination.
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- Naim Mahroum
- International School of Medicine, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- International School of Medicine, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- International School of Medicine, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Zabludowicz Center for Autoimmune Diseases, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan, Israel
- Reichman University, Herzliya, Israel
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Ma X, Li J, Fan L, Jiang H, Shi G, Ge D, Shi X. Systemic lupus erythematosus combined with Castleman disease and secondary paraneoplastic pemphigus: a case report. Pediatr Rheumatol Online J 2023; 21:126. [PMID: 37858241 PMCID: PMC10588252 DOI: 10.1186/s12969-023-00871-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The literature describes a case of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) complicated with Castleman's disease (CD) and secondary paraneoplastic pemphigus (PNP). CASE PRESENTATION A 12-year-old female presented with a neck mass, rash, arthralgia, and skin and mouth ulceration for 5 years were admitted. All blood cells were low. Multiple autoantibodies associated with SLE were positive. The pathology of the neck mass revealed the classical manifestations of CD. She was treated with prednisone, hydroxychloroquine, leflunomide, thalidomide, and dressings. Pathological examination of the skin revealed PNP. The neck mass was removed and continued to take antirheumatic drugs. At subsequent follow-up, the patient's disease status was stable and the skin mucosal lesion did not recur. CONCLUSION The case of simultaneous SLE, CD, and PNP in children was rarely reported, and the correct diagnosis of the disease will help to take timely treatment.
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- Xin Ma
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, No,24 Jinghua Road, Luoyang, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinicalcal Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, No,24 Jinghua Road, Luoyang, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, No,24 Jinghua Road, Luoyang, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Rare Diseases, Endocrinology and Metabolism Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, No,24 Jinghua Road, Luoyang, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, No,24 Jinghua Road, Luoyang, China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, No,24 Jinghua Road, Luoyang, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, No,24 Jinghua Road, Luoyang, China.
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Chen P, Zhou Y, Wu L, Chen S, Han F. Efficacy and Safety of Biologic Agents for Lupus Nephritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Clin Rheumatol 2023; 29:95-100. [PMID: 35699520 PMCID: PMC9940827 DOI: 10.1097/rhu.0000000000001877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to examine the effect and safety of biological agents for lupus nephritis (LN). METHODS PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library databases were searched from their inception up to November 2021. The outcomes were overall response, complete remission, proteinuria, renal activity index, and adverse events (AEs). Only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included. RESULTS Nine RCTs (1645 patients) were included. The RCTs evaluated abatacept (n = 2), belimumab (n = 1), obinutuzumab (n = 1), atacicept (n = 1), IL-2 (n = 1), ocrelizumab (n = 1), and rituximab (n = 2). The use of biological agents was associated with higher likelihoods of achieving an overall response (relative risk [RR], 1.26; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.15-1.39; p < 0.001; I2 = 14.3%; pQ = 0.301) and a complete response (RR, 1.33; 95% CI, 1.16-1.54; p < 0.001; I2 = 41.8%; pQ = 0.056). The use of biological agents was not associated with improvements in the urinary protein-to-creatinine ratio (weighted mean difference, 3.83; 95% CI, -3.71 to 11.38; p = 0.319; I2 = 99.4%; pQ < 0.001). The use of biological agents in patients with LN was also not associated with an increased risk of any AEs (RR, 1.01; 95% CI, 0.98-1.04; p = 0.519; I2 = 0.0%; pQ = 0.533), serious AEs (RR, 0.95; 95% CI, 0.82-1.09; p = 0.457; I2 = 0.0%; pQ = 0.667), grade >3 AEs (RR, 0.91; 95% CI, 0.67-1.22; p = 0.522; I2 = 0.0%; pQ = 0.977), infections (RR, 1.09; 95% CI, 0.99-1.20; p = 0.084; I2 = 0.0%; pQ = 0.430), and deaths (RR, 0.67; 95% CI, 0.36-1.24; p = 0.200; I2 = 0.0%; pQ = 0.439). The meta-regression analysis showed that follow-up duration and the sample size did not influence the complete response rate, whereas publications in 2012 to 2014 influence the rate compared with 2015 to 2020. CONCLUSIONS Biological agents seem to be effective and safe for managing patients with LN.
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- Pang Chen
- From the Department of Rheumatology, Mindong Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Ningde
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- Department of Kidney, Blood, and Rheumatology, Affiliated Fuding Hospital, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou
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- Department of Rheumatology Integrated of TCM and Western Medicine
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Mindong Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Ningde, China
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Methyl Donor Micronutrients: A Potential Dietary Epigenetic Target in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24043171. [PMID: 36834583 PMCID: PMC9961281 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24043171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by an aberrant immune response and persistent inflammation. Its pathogenesis remains unknown; however, a complex interaction between environmental, genetic, and epigenetic factors has been suggested to cause disease onset. Several studies have demonstrated that epigenetic alterations, such as DNA hypomethylation, miRNA overexpression, and altered histone acetylation, may contribute to SLE onset and the disease's clinical manifestations. Epigenetic changes, especially methylation patterns, are modifiable and susceptible to environmental factors such as diet. It is well known that methyl donor nutrients, such as folate, methionine, choline, and some B vitamins, play a relevant role in DNA methylation by participating as methyl donors or coenzymes in one-carbon metabolism. Based on this knowledge, this critical literature review aimed to integrate the evidence in animal models and humans regarding the role of nutrients in epigenetic homeostasis and their impact on immune system regulation to suggest a potential epigenetic diet that could serve as adjuvant therapy in SLE.
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Tanaka Y, Atsumi T, Okada M, Miyamura T, Ishii T, Nishiyama S, Matsumura R, Hayashi N, Abreu G, Tummala R, Morand EF, Takeuchi T. The efficacy and safety of anifrolumab in Japanese patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: TULIP-2 subanalysis. Mod Rheumatol 2023; 33:134-144. [PMID: 35134970 DOI: 10.1093/mr/roac010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Revised: 12/13/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Evaluate the efficacy and safety of anifrolumab in the subpopulation of Japanese patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in phase 3 TULIP-2 trial. METHODS TULIP-2 was a 52-week randomized placebo-controlled trial (N = 362) that evaluated efficacy and safety of anifrolumab 300 mg IV every 4 weeks vs. placebo in patients with moderate to severe SLE who were receiving standard therapy. We performed a post hoc analysis of the primary and key secondary endpoints, and safety, of TULIP-2 in the Japanese subpopulation. RESULTS In the Japanese subpopulation (anifrolumab, n = 24; placebo, n = 19), the proportion of patients who achieved a British Isles Lupus Assessment Group-based Composite Lupus Assessment response at Week 52 (primary endpoint) was greater in the anifrolumab group vs. placebo [50.0% (12/24) vs. 15.8% (3/19); treatment difference: 34.2%, 95% confidence interval 6.9, 61.5; nominal p = .014]. Improvement in skin activity and flare rates (key secondary endpoints) were favourable for anifrolumab vs. placebo. Consistent with the overall population, anifrolumab had an acceptable safety and tolerability profile. CONCLUSIONS The efficacy and safety of anifrolumab 300 mg in Japanese patients with SLE was consistent with the demonstrated clinical profile of anifrolumab for the overall TULIP-2 population.
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- Yoshiya Tanaka
- First Department of Internal Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan, Kitakyushu, Japan
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- Department of Rheumatology, Endocrinology, and Nephrology, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Immuno-Rheumatology Center, St Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Rheumatology, Kyushu Medical Center, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Rheumatology, Tohoku University Hospital, Miyagi, Japan
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- Rheumatic Disease Center, Kurashiki Medical Center, Kurashiki, Japan
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- Department of Rheumatology, National Hospital Organization, Chiba-East Hospital, Chiba, Japan
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- Japan R&D, AstraZeneca K.K., Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka, Japan
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- BioPharmaceuticals R&D, AstraZeneca, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- BioPharmaceuticals R&D, AstraZeneca, Gaithersburg, MD, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Lv J, Chen L, Zhao L. Renoprotective anti-CD45RB antibody induces B cell production in systemic lupus erythematosus based on single-cell RNA-seq analysis. J Autoimmun 2023; 134:102949. [PMID: 36455384 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaut.2022.102949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Revised: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multisystem autoimmune disease that commonly affects the kidney. Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) technology is a powerful tool for characterizing individual cells and elucidating biological mechanisms at the cellular level. The purpose of this study was to identify the mechanism underlying kidney injury in SLE using scRNA-seq technology. METHODS scRNA-seq data of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) in SLE were retrieved from the GEO database, followed by batch effect elimination, dimensionality reduction, cluster analysis, cell annotation and enrichment analysis. A model of SLE was developed in NZB/WF1 mice. Effects of anti-CD45RB antibody on the SLE-induced kidney injury were evaluated, and we measured the distribution of regulatory T cells and B cells in mouse spleen and kidney tissues, levels of kidney function-related indexes, deposition of IgG and C3 in the glomeruli, and the levels of inflammatory cytokines. RESULTS CD45RB was a specific marker gene of B cell clusters and had influence on the B cells. anti-CD45RB antibody treatment induced regulatory B cells and consequently arrested the kidney injury caused by SLE. In addition, depletion of regulatory T cells was found to partially undermine the alleviatory effect of anti-CD45RB antibody on SLE-induced kidney injury. CONCLUSION Collectively, our data suggest that anti-CD45RB antibody can prevent the SLE-induced kidney injury, pointing to anti-CD45RB antibody as a potential therapeutic strategy in kidney injury-related disease.
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- Juan Lv
- Department of Rheumatology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, No. 1 Xinmin Street, Changchun, 130021, China; Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First Hospital of Jilin University, No. 1 Xinmin Street, Changchun, 130021, China.
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- Department of Rheumatology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, No. 1 Xinmin Street, Changchun, 130021, China.
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- Department of Rheumatology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, No. 1 Xinmin Street, Changchun, 130021, China.
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Sciascia S, Barinotti A, Radin M, Cecchi I, Menegatti E, Terzolo E, Rossi D, Baldovino S, Fenoglio R, Roccatello D. Dickkopf Homolog 3 (DKK3) as a Prognostic Marker in Lupus Nephritis: A Prospective Monocentric Experience. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11112977. [PMID: 35683365 PMCID: PMC9181809 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11112977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Revised: 05/21/2022] [Accepted: 05/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background: The gold standard for diagnosis of lupus nephritis (LN) is still represented by renal biopsy, and serological prognostic biomarkers are still lacking. Dickkopf homolog-3 (DKK3) has been suggested as a marker of tissue fibrosis in different conditions; however, its role in autoimmune diseases needs to be elucidated. Here, we investigated the prognostic role of DKK3 in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients with and without LN, assessing its changes in relation to kidney function, flares, and interstitial fibrosis. Methods: Overall, 132 SLE patients (57 with LN) were included and prospectively followed up for at least 36 months. DKK3 was measured in serum at baseline. Biopsies were evaluated for glomerular involvement, interstitial fibrosis, and tubular atrophy. Results: Patients with biopsy-proven LN had significantly higher levels of DKK3 than those without (median [min−max]: 215 ng/mL [81−341] vs. 21.1 ng/mL [1−69], p < 0.01). DKK3 levels were associated with prevalent chronic kidney diseases (OR: 4.31 [C.I. 2.01−6.61] per DKK3 doubling, p < 0.01), higher chronicity index at biopsy (1.75 [1.51−2.77] per DKK3 doubling, p < 0.01), and flares rate (OR: 1.45 [C.I. 1.1−5.71] per DKK3 doubling, p < 0.044). Conclusions: While kidney biopsy still represents the gold standard for diagnostic and prognostic assessment in LN, DKK3 could represent an additional prognostic tool to monitor SLE patients and guide therapeutic choices.
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- Savino Sciascia
- University Center of Excellence on Nephrologic, Rheumatologic and Rare Diseases with Nephrology and Dialysis Unit and Center of Immuno-Rheumatolgy and Rare Diseases (CMID), Coordinating Center of the Interregional Network for Rare Diseases of Piedmont and Aosta Valley (North-West Italy), San Giovanni Bosco Hub Hospital, 10154 Turin, Italy; (A.B.); (M.R.); (I.C.); (E.M.); (E.T.); (D.R.); (S.B.); (R.F.); (D.R.)
- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0112-402-056; Fax: +39-0112-402-052
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- University Center of Excellence on Nephrologic, Rheumatologic and Rare Diseases with Nephrology and Dialysis Unit and Center of Immuno-Rheumatolgy and Rare Diseases (CMID), Coordinating Center of the Interregional Network for Rare Diseases of Piedmont and Aosta Valley (North-West Italy), San Giovanni Bosco Hub Hospital, 10154 Turin, Italy; (A.B.); (M.R.); (I.C.); (E.M.); (E.T.); (D.R.); (S.B.); (R.F.); (D.R.)
- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy
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- University Center of Excellence on Nephrologic, Rheumatologic and Rare Diseases with Nephrology and Dialysis Unit and Center of Immuno-Rheumatolgy and Rare Diseases (CMID), Coordinating Center of the Interregional Network for Rare Diseases of Piedmont and Aosta Valley (North-West Italy), San Giovanni Bosco Hub Hospital, 10154 Turin, Italy; (A.B.); (M.R.); (I.C.); (E.M.); (E.T.); (D.R.); (S.B.); (R.F.); (D.R.)
- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy
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- University Center of Excellence on Nephrologic, Rheumatologic and Rare Diseases with Nephrology and Dialysis Unit and Center of Immuno-Rheumatolgy and Rare Diseases (CMID), Coordinating Center of the Interregional Network for Rare Diseases of Piedmont and Aosta Valley (North-West Italy), San Giovanni Bosco Hub Hospital, 10154 Turin, Italy; (A.B.); (M.R.); (I.C.); (E.M.); (E.T.); (D.R.); (S.B.); (R.F.); (D.R.)
- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy
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- University Center of Excellence on Nephrologic, Rheumatologic and Rare Diseases with Nephrology and Dialysis Unit and Center of Immuno-Rheumatolgy and Rare Diseases (CMID), Coordinating Center of the Interregional Network for Rare Diseases of Piedmont and Aosta Valley (North-West Italy), San Giovanni Bosco Hub Hospital, 10154 Turin, Italy; (A.B.); (M.R.); (I.C.); (E.M.); (E.T.); (D.R.); (S.B.); (R.F.); (D.R.)
- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy
- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, School of Specialization of Clinical Pathology, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy
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- University Center of Excellence on Nephrologic, Rheumatologic and Rare Diseases with Nephrology and Dialysis Unit and Center of Immuno-Rheumatolgy and Rare Diseases (CMID), Coordinating Center of the Interregional Network for Rare Diseases of Piedmont and Aosta Valley (North-West Italy), San Giovanni Bosco Hub Hospital, 10154 Turin, Italy; (A.B.); (M.R.); (I.C.); (E.M.); (E.T.); (D.R.); (S.B.); (R.F.); (D.R.)
- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy
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- University Center of Excellence on Nephrologic, Rheumatologic and Rare Diseases with Nephrology and Dialysis Unit and Center of Immuno-Rheumatolgy and Rare Diseases (CMID), Coordinating Center of the Interregional Network for Rare Diseases of Piedmont and Aosta Valley (North-West Italy), San Giovanni Bosco Hub Hospital, 10154 Turin, Italy; (A.B.); (M.R.); (I.C.); (E.M.); (E.T.); (D.R.); (S.B.); (R.F.); (D.R.)
- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy
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- University Center of Excellence on Nephrologic, Rheumatologic and Rare Diseases with Nephrology and Dialysis Unit and Center of Immuno-Rheumatolgy and Rare Diseases (CMID), Coordinating Center of the Interregional Network for Rare Diseases of Piedmont and Aosta Valley (North-West Italy), San Giovanni Bosco Hub Hospital, 10154 Turin, Italy; (A.B.); (M.R.); (I.C.); (E.M.); (E.T.); (D.R.); (S.B.); (R.F.); (D.R.)
- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy
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- University Center of Excellence on Nephrologic, Rheumatologic and Rare Diseases with Nephrology and Dialysis Unit and Center of Immuno-Rheumatolgy and Rare Diseases (CMID), Coordinating Center of the Interregional Network for Rare Diseases of Piedmont and Aosta Valley (North-West Italy), San Giovanni Bosco Hub Hospital, 10154 Turin, Italy; (A.B.); (M.R.); (I.C.); (E.M.); (E.T.); (D.R.); (S.B.); (R.F.); (D.R.)
- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy
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- University Center of Excellence on Nephrologic, Rheumatologic and Rare Diseases with Nephrology and Dialysis Unit and Center of Immuno-Rheumatolgy and Rare Diseases (CMID), Coordinating Center of the Interregional Network for Rare Diseases of Piedmont and Aosta Valley (North-West Italy), San Giovanni Bosco Hub Hospital, 10154 Turin, Italy; (A.B.); (M.R.); (I.C.); (E.M.); (E.T.); (D.R.); (S.B.); (R.F.); (D.R.)
- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy
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Zhang H, Wang Y, Feng J, Wang S, Wang Y, Kong W, Zhang Z. Integrative Analysis for Elucidating Transcriptomics Landscapes of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Front Genet 2021; 12:782005. [PMID: 34804130 PMCID: PMC8599929 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2021.782005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex and heterogeneous autoimmune disease that the immune system attacks healthy cells and tissues. SLE is difficult to get a correct and timely diagnosis, which makes its morbidity and mortality rate very high. The pathogenesis of SLE remains to be elucidated. To clarify the potential pathogenic mechanism of SLE, we performed an integrated analysis of two RNA-seq datasets of SLE. Differential expression analysis revealed that there were 4,713 and 2,473 differentially expressed genes, respectively, most of which were up-regulated. After integrating differentially expressed genes, we identified 790 common differentially expressed genes (DEGs). Gene functional enrichment analysis was performed and found that common differentially expressed genes were significantly enriched in some important immune-related biological processes and pathways. Our analysis provides new insights into a better understanding of the pathogenic mechanisms and potential candidate markers for systemic lupus erythematosus.
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- Haihong Zhang
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Gerontology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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Suprabasin: Role in human cancers and other diseases. Mol Biol Rep 2021; 49:1453-1461. [PMID: 34775572 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-021-06897-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Suprabasin (SBSN), a gene with unknown function located in q13 region of chromosome 19, was first found to be expressed in the basal layer of the stratified epithelium in mouse and human tissues and was thought to be a potential precursor of keratinized capsules. However, in recent years, significant progress has been made in the study of SBSN in a variety of human diseases. One common theme appears to be the effect of SBSN on tumor progression, such as invasion, metastasis and resistance. However, the function and mechanism of action of SBSN is still elusive. In this study, we reviewed the literature on SBSN in the PubMed database to identify the basic characteristics, biological functions, and roles of SBSN in cancer and other diseases. In particular, we focused on the potential mechanisms of SBSN activity, to improve our understanding of the complex function of this protein and provide a theoretical basis for further research on the role of SBSN in cancer and other diseases.
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Alhassan N, Almetri T, Abualsoud S, Malhis A, Al-Qahtani K, Alwazna A, Salloum N, Zaeri B, Hegazy A, Mohamed S, Bashawri Y, Al Ghanim N. Causes of Hospitalization for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Saudi Arabia Compared With the Global Setting: A Retrospective Single-center Observational Study. Cureus 2021; 13:e18858. [PMID: 34804711 PMCID: PMC8597676 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.18858] [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] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study sought to evaluate the main causes of hospitalization of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in a tertiary health center in Saudi Arabia. METHODS A retrospective observational study was performed for all the SLE patients admitted to King Saud Medical City between 2016 and 2019. The primary reason for hospitalization was determined by the primary physician caring for the patient at the time of admission. RESULTS Of the 98 hospitalizations for SLE, 49% of patients were admitted from the emergency department (ED) and 51% from the rheumatology clinic. The most common reason for hospitalization was lupus flare (68.4%) followed by infection (20.4%). The lupus flare patients commonly presented with musculoskeletal (MSK)symptoms (34.6%), renal manifestations (25.5%), and skin rash (24.5%), whereas patients admitted with infection were commonly diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia (12.2%). Other hospitalization causes were obstetric complications, adverse drug reactions, and thrombosis. Intensive care unit (ICU) admission was necessary for 7% of patients due to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and pulmonary hemorrhage (28.6%) or other reasons (14.1%), such as pleural effusion, cardiac tamponade, and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP). Conclusions: The two most common reasons for SLE hospitalization were lupus flare and infection. Lupus flare was mainly due to MSK, renal, and dermatologic manifestations. The most common infection leading to hospitalization was community-acquired pneumonia, and ICU admission was mainly due to ARDS and pulmonary hemorrhage.
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- Noor Alhassan
- Internal Medicine Department, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, SAU
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- Internal Medicine Department, Dalhousie Medical School, Halifax, CAN
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- Internal Medicine Department, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, SAU
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- Internal Medicine Department, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, SAU
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- Internal Medicine Department, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, SAU
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- Internal Medicine Department, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, SAU
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- Internal Medicine Department, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, SAU
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- Internal Medicine Department, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, SAU
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- Internal Medicine Department, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, SAU
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Oku K, Hamijoyo L, Kasitanon N, Li MT, Navarra S, Morand E, Tanaka Y, Mok CC. Prevention of infective complications in systemic lupus erythematosus: A systematic literature review for the APLAR consensus statements. Int J Rheum Dis 2021; 24:880-895. [PMID: 33999518 DOI: 10.1111/1756-185x.14125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2021] [Accepted: 04/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a more common autoimmune rheumatic disease in the Asia-Pacific region. The prognosis of SLE remains unsatisfactory in some Asian countries because of delayed diagnosis, limited access to medications, increased complications and issues of tolerability and adherence to treatment. The Asia-Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology SLE special interest group has recently published a set of consensus recommendations on the management of SLE for specialists, family physicians, specialty nurses, and other healthcare professionals in the Asia-Pacific region. This article reports a systematic literature review of the infective complications of SLE in Asia and evidence for prevention of these infections by pre-emptive antimicrobial therapy and vaccination.
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- Kenji Oku
- Department of Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Nephrology Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Rheumatology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Padjadjaran University, Bandung, Indonesia
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Rheumatology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College & Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Beijing, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Dermatologic and Immunologic Diseases, Ministry of Science & Technology, Beijing, China
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- Section of Rheumatology, University of Santo Tomas Hospital, Manila, Philippines
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- Centre for Inflammatory Diseases, Monash University School of Clinical Sciences, Monash Medical Centre, Melbourne, Vic., Australia
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- The First Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Tuen Mun Hospital, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Complicated with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: A Case Report and Literature Review. Case Rep Cardiol 2021; 2021:6633085. [PMID: 33936818 PMCID: PMC8055423 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6633085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2020] [Accepted: 03/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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A 32-year-old female with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) for more than 7 years, and long-term treatment with cyclophosphamide, cyclosporine, methotrexate, and tacrolimus, later found to be combined with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) for one year. The patient denied a family history of cardiomyopathy and sudden cardiac death (SCD). Echocardiography suggested that uneven thickening of the left ventricle (LV), mainly in the lower middle segment. Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) showed that the walls of the left ventricular (LV) were significantly thickened, as about 21 mm, mainly in the middle and lower segments. Genetic tests showed no known or suspected pathogenic variations were found and no significant enhancement in CMR, so secondary HCM was diagnosed clinically. After symptomatic treatment, the patient was discharged, and long-term follow-up was conducted. The diagnosis of HCM, which combined with SLE or second to usage of tacrolimus, was based on symptoms, echocardiography, and CMR; no endomyocardial biopsies were performed.
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Spectrum of [ 18F]FDG-PET/CT Findings in Benign Lymph Node Pathology. Mol Imaging Biol 2021; 23:469-480. [PMID: 33512649 PMCID: PMC8277624 DOI: 10.1007/s11307-020-01576-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Revised: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 12/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Diffuse lymphadenopathy has a long differential diagnosis that includes both malignant and benign causes. As part of the lymphadenopathy work-up, many patients undergo [18F]FDG-PET/CT for purposes of ruling out malignancy. FDG-avid lymph nodes, however, are not specific for malignancy. This review will illustrate the spectrum of nodal findings on FDG-PET/CT with correlation to other cross-sectional imaging and clinical history in patients with representative infectious, inflammatory, and benign lymphoproliferative disorders. These findings are important for the nuclear medicine radiologist to understand, as they can represent common pitfalls in the work-up of lymphadenopathy. While FDG-PET/CT may be limited in ascertaining a definitive diagnosis in a disease process as the cause of lymphadenopathy, it can help to narrow this differential and rule out certain diseases in the correct clinical context.
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Aso K, Kono M, Kono M, Watanabe T, Shimizu Y, Ogata Y, Fujieda Y, Kato M, Oku K, Amengual O, Yasuda S, Atsumi T. Low C4 as a risk factor for severe neuropsychiatric flare in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. Lupus 2020; 29:1238-1247. [PMID: 32635880 DOI: 10.1177/0961203320938453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore the risk factors for 'severe' neuropsychiatric (NP) flare in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). METHODS This retrospective study comprised newly diagnosed 184 adult SLE patients who visited Hokkaido University Hospital between 2006 and 2017. In this study, severe NP flare was defined as the occurrence of at least one newly developed British Isles Lupus Assessment Group A score in the neurological domain. Overall severe NP flare-free survival was estimated by Kaplan-Meier analysis. Clinical and demographic profiles at SLE diagnosis were assessed as potential risk items in the adjusted multivariate Cox regression model. RESULTS The median follow-up period was 7.9 years (interquartile range (IQR) 4.6-12.3) years. A total of 28 (15.2%) patients had one or more severe NP flares during the observation period. The median time from patient enrolment date to severe NP flare occurrence was 3.1 years (IQR 0.9-6.3 year). The 2- and 10-year severe NP flare-free survival rates were 92.7% and 86.0%, respectively. Among the manifestations of severe NP flare, psychosis was the most frequent (19.1%). In the multivariate model, low serum levels of C4 (hazard ratio (HR) = 3.67, p = 0.013) and severe NP manifestations at SLE diagnosis (HR = 7.11, p < 0.001) emerged as independent risk factors for developing severe NP flare. CONCLUSION The first severe NP flare presented early in the course of SLE. Low C4 level and severe NP manifestations at SLE diagnosis could predict the development of severe NP flare.
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- Kuniyuki Aso
- Department of Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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Wang Y, Luo P, Guo T, Zou L, Shi J, Chen P. Study on the correlation between anti-ribosomal P protein antibody and systemic lupus erythematosus. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e20192. [PMID: 32443340 PMCID: PMC7253872 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000020192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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The aims of this study were to compare diagnostic value of anti-ribosomal P protein antibody (anti-P), anti-Smith antibody (anti-Sm), anti-double-stranded DNA antibody (anti-dsDNA), anti-nucleosome antibody (ANuA), and anti-histone antibody (AHA) for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) as well as explore the correlation between anti-P and SLE.A retrospective study was performed with 487 SLE patients, 235 non-SLE rheumatic diseases, and 124 healthy subjects from January 2015 to December 2018. Clinical manifestations, laboratory results and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index (SLEDAI)-2000 scores were analyzed between anti-P/+/ and anti-P/-/ patients. SPSS19.0 statistical software was used for data analysis.The sensitivities of anti-P, anti-Sm, anti-dsDNA, ANuA, and AHA in SLE were 31.6%, 20.7%, 45.0%, 27.9%, and 14.6%, and the specificities were 99.2%, 99.4%, 98.9%, 98.3%, and 96.7%, respectively. Only 27.9% of SLE had a single positive anti-P while the other 4 antibodies were all negative. There were significant differences in the age of onset, skin erythema, urinary protein, creatinine and serum IgG, IgM, C3, C4 between anti-P/+/ and anti-P/-/ patients (P < .05). When anti-Sjogren syndrome A antibody, anti-P were positive and anti-dsDNA was negative, the incidence of skin erythema was the highest (35.1%). Compared with anti-P/-/ patients, anti-P/+/ patients had higher SLEDAI scores (P < .001).Anti-P, anti-Sm, anti-dsDNA, ANuA, and AHA have high specificity but poor sensitivity in the diagnosis of SLE; combined detection can greatly improve the detection rate. Anti-P is more valuable in the diagnosis of SLE when other specific autoantibodies are negative. SLE patients with positive anti-P have an earlier onset age and are more prone to skin erythema, lupus nephritis as well as higher disease activity.
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Chen WN, Luo X, Si YH, Xu CQ, Liang LJ. [Clinical features and follow-up results of boys and girls with systemic lupus erythematosus: a comparative analysis]. ZHONGGUO DANG DAI ER KE ZA ZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY PEDIATRICS 2020; 22:164-170. [PMID: 32051085 PMCID: PMC7390018 DOI: 10.7499/j.issn.1008-8830.2020.02.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2019] [Accepted: 01/13/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the clinical features and follow-up results of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) between boys and girls. METHODS A retrospective analysis was performed for the clinical data of 79 children (18 boys and 61 girls), aged ≤14 years, who were diagnosed with SLE from 2008 to 2018. The boys and the girls were compared in terms of initial and major clinical symptoms, injury of organs/systems, related laboratory markers, and follow-up results. RESULTS As for the initial and non-initial symptoms, fever had the highest incidence rate in the boys, while facial erythema had the highest incidence rate in the girls. The boys tended to develop renal injury and hematological damage (P<0.05), with a significantly higher incidence rate of proteinuria than the girls (P<0.05), while the girls tended to develop joint pain (P<0.05). There were high abnormal rates (>80%) of anti-nuclear antibody, dsDNA, complement C3, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate in both boys and girls (P>0.05). The boys had a significantly higher disease activity than the girls at the first visit and in year 9 of follow-up (P<0.05). A one-month to ten-year follow-up showed that among the boys, 3 were lost to follow-up, 1 died, 7 were well controlled but required oral administration of large doses of hormones or immunosuppression, 2 progressed to chronic renal failure, and 1 developed lupus encephalopathy. Among the girls, 3 were lost to follow-up; 5 died; 34 were well controlled, among whom 5 were maintained on oral prednisone acetate with a dose of <10 mg, 1 was withdrawn from the drug for 1 year, and 2 were withdrawn from the drug for 2 years; 4 developed lupus encephalopathy; 1 developed depression and anxiety and had suicidal tendency in the 7th year after disease onset; 2 experienced impaired vision, blurred vision, and chloropsia; 1 developed a vascular necrosis of both femoral heads in the 3rd year of hormone administration. CONCLUSIONS There are differences in clinical features, several laboratory markers, and prognosis between boys and girls with SLE. Boys tend to have a high severity at disease onset, develop renal injury and hematological damage, and have poor long-term prognosis, while girls tend to have joint involvement.
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- Wei-Na Chen
- Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, China.
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Inoue K, Ishizawa M, Kubota T. Monoclonal anti-dsDNA antibody 2C10 escorts DNA to intracellular DNA sensors in normal mononuclear cells and stimulates secretion of multiple cytokines implicated in lupus pathogenesis. Clin Exp Immunol 2019; 199:150-162. [PMID: 31604370 PMCID: PMC6954677 DOI: 10.1111/cei.13382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/07/2019] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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There have been many studies on the mechanisms of internalization of DNA–anti‐DNA immune complexes by cells, including the one used for rheumatoid factor‐expressing mouse B cells. In parallel, studies on the role of intracellular DNA sensors in the pathogenesis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have been conducted, including the one using a mouse model lacking one of the sensors. These and other data have established a framework for understanding the pathogenic role of anti‐DNA antibodies, but studies on normal cells are limited. Here, we used the monoclonal anti‐dsDNA antibody 2C10, 2‐kbp dsDNA and healthy human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) to test whether and how 2C10 and/or DNA cause pathology in normal cells. We found that on culture with PBMCs, 2C10 preferentially entered monocytes and that DNA enhanced this internalization. In contrast, DNA alone was not significantly internalized by monocytes, but 2C10 facilitated its internalization. This was suppressed by cytochalasin D, but not by methyl‐β‐cyclodextrin, chloroquine or an Fc blocker, suggesting the involvement of macropinocytosis in this process. Internalization of 2C10 and DNA together resulted in production of interferon (IFN)‐α, IFN‐γ, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)‐α, monocyte chemoattractant protein‐1 (MCP‐1), interleukin (IL)‐1β, IL‐6, IL‐10 and IL‐33 by PBMCs. Cytokine production was suppressed by chloroquine and shikonin, but not by RU.521, suggesting dependence on activation of the Toll‐like receptor (TLR)‐9 and absent in melanoma 2 (AIM‐2) pathways. These results established a simple model to demonstrate that anti‐DNA antibodies can cause dysregulation of cytokine network mimicking systemic lupus erythematosus in culture of normal PBMCs, and emphasize again the importance of maintaining anti‐DNA antibodies at low levels by treatment.
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- K Inoue
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Graduate School of Health Care Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Immunopathology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Immunopathology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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Catalan-Dibene J, McIntyre LL, Zlotnik A. Interleukin 30 to Interleukin 40. J Interferon Cytokine Res 2019; 38:423-439. [PMID: 30328794 DOI: 10.1089/jir.2018.0089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Cytokines are important molecules that regulate the ontogeny and function of the immune system. They are small secreted proteins usually produced upon activation of cells of the immune system, including lymphocytes and myeloid cells. Many cytokines have been described, and several have been recognized as pivotal players in immune responses and in human disease. In fact, several anticytokine antibodies have proven effective therapeutics, especially in various autoimmune diseases. In the last 15 years, new cytokines have been described, and many remain poorly understood. Among the most recent cytokines discovered are interleukins-30 (IL-30) to IL-40. Several of these are members of other cytokine superfamilies, including several IL-1 superfamily members (IL-33, IL-36, IL-37, and IL-38) as well as several new members of the IL-12 family (IL-30, IL-35, and IL-39). The rest (IL-31, IL-32, IL-34, and IL-40) are encoded by genes that do not belong to any cytokine superfamily. Our aim of this review was to present a concise version of the information available on these novel cytokines to facilitate their understanding by members of the immunological community.
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- Jovani Catalan-Dibene
- 1 Department of Physiology and Biophysics and University of California , Irvine, Irvine, California.,2 Institute for Immunology, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, California
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- 3 Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, University of California , Irvine, Irvine, California.,2 Institute for Immunology, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, California
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- 1 Department of Physiology and Biophysics and University of California , Irvine, Irvine, California.,2 Institute for Immunology, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, California
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Takeuchi T, Tanaka Y, Matsumura R, Saito K, Yoshimura M, Amano K, Atsumi T, Suematsu E, Hayashi N, Wang L, Tummala R. Safety and tolerability of sifalimumab, an anti-interferon-α monoclonal antibody, in Japanese patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: A multicenter, phase 2, open-label study. Mod Rheumatol 2019; 30:93-100. [PMID: 30791804 DOI: 10.1080/14397595.2019.1583832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Objectives: To evaluate the safety of sifalimumab in Japanese patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).Methods: This phase 2, open-label study consisted of a 52-week initial stage (Stage I) and a long-term extension (Stage II). In Stage I, sequential cohorts of patients received ascending doses of sifalimumab (intravenous [IV] 1.0, 3.0, and 10.0 mg/kg or subcutaneous 100 mg every 2 weeks; IV 600 and 1200 mg every 6 weeks). In Stage II, patients enrolled before June 2012 received the same dose of sifalimumab as during Stage I for up to 157 weeks or sifalimumab 600 mg IV every 4 weeks if they enrolled later. The safety of sifalimumab was assessed by adverse events (AEs).Results: Thirty patients enrolled in Stage I and 21 patients entered Stage II. The majority of patients experienced AEs (96.7% in Stage I and 100% in Stage II); most were mild or moderate in severity. Serious AEs occurred in 30.0% and 57.1% of patients in Stage I and II, respectively; most were instances of SLE flares. The proportion of patients in Stage I and II who had AEs leading to discontinuation was 10.0% and 28.6%, respectively.Conclusion: Sifalimumab was well tolerated in Japanese patients with SLE.
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- Tsutomu Takeuchi
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- First Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health Japan, Kitakyushu, Japan
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- Department of Allergy, National Hospital Organization, Chiba-East Hospital, Chiba, Japan
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- First Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health Japan, Kitakyushu, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Hospital Organization, Kanazawa Medical Center, Ishikawa, Japan
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Nephrology, Hokkaido University Hospital, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, National Hospital Organization, Kyushu Medical Center, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Research and Development, AstraZeneca K.K, Osaka, Japan
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Arinuma Y, Kikuchi H, Hirohata S. Anti-ribosomal P protein antibodies influence mortality of patients with diffuse psychiatric/neuropsychological syndromes in systemic lupus erythematous involving a severe form of the disease. Mod Rheumatol 2018; 29:612-618. [PMID: 30075696 DOI: 10.1080/14397595.2018.1508801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Objectives: The aim of this study is to clarify the effect of various autoantibodies on overall mortality in patients with diffuse psychiatric/neuropsychological syndromes in SLE (diffuse NPSLE). Methods: Fifty-five patients with diffuse NPSLE admitted from 1992 to 2017 had met inclusion criteria and were recruited for this study. The relationship of various serum autoantibodies with mortality was retrospectively analyzed based on the medical charts. Results: Of 55 patients, 14 patients [25.5%] had died during the observation period (2728 [22-8842] days (median [range])). The 5-year, 10-year, 15-year and 20-year mortality rates were 18.8%, 21.9%, 36.9% and 47.4%, respectively. Among various serum autoantibodies at the onset of diffuse NPSLE, only the presence of anti-ribosomal P protein antibodies (anti-ribo P) significantly increased the risk for death (relative risk 2.262, 95% confidence interval 1.276-4.417, p = 0.005). Of 14 fatal patients, 10 patients had died within 1 y after the onset of diffuse NPSLE. Remarkably, 7 of 10 patients with positive anti-ribo P had died of the severe complication primarily attributed to SLE except for one patient. Conclusions: The presence of anti-ribo P is a significant risk factor for overall poor prognosis in patients with diffuse NPSLE, involving a fatal complication by SLE.
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- Yoshiyuki Arinuma
- a Department of Rheumatology and Infectious Diseases , Kitasato University School of Medicine , Kanagawa , Japan
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- b Department of Internal Medicine , Teikyo University School of Medicine , Tokyo , Japan
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- a Department of Rheumatology and Infectious Diseases , Kitasato University School of Medicine , Kanagawa , Japan.,b Department of Internal Medicine , Teikyo University School of Medicine , Tokyo , Japan
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Raschi E, Chighizola CB, Cesana L, Privitera D, Ingegnoli F, Mastaglio C, Meroni PL, Borghi MO. Immune complexes containing scleroderma-specific autoantibodies induce a profibrotic and proinflammatory phenotype in skin fibroblasts. Arthritis Res Ther 2018; 20:187. [PMID: 30157947 PMCID: PMC6116570 DOI: 10.1186/s13075-018-1689-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2018] [Accepted: 07/29/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background In systemic sclerosis (SSc), autoantibodies provide the most accurate tool to predict the disease subset and pattern of organ involvement. Scleroderma autoantibodies target nucleic acids or DNA/RNA-binding proteins, thus SSc immune complexes (ICs) can embed nucleic acids. Our working hypothesis envisaged that ICs containing scleroderma-specific autoantibodies might elicit proinflammatory and profibrotic effects in skin fibroblasts. Methods Fibroblasts were isolated from skin biopsies obtained from healthy subjects and patients with diffuse cutaneous SSc (dcSSc). ICs were purified by polyethylene-glycol precipitation from sera of SSc patients bearing different autoantibodies. ICs from patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and primary anti-phospholipid syndrome (PAPS) and from normal healthy subjects (NHS) were used as controls. After incubation with ICs, fibroblasts were evaluated for ICAM-1 expression, interleukin (IL)-6, IL-8, monocyte chemoattractant protein (MCP)-1, matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2, tumor growth factor (TGF)-β1 and Pro-CollagenIα1 secretion, collagen (col)Iα1, mmp-1, toll-like receptor (tlr)2, tlr3, tlr4, tlr7, tlr8, tlr9, interferon (ifn)-α, ifn-β and endothelin-1 mRNA, and NFκB, p38MAPK and SAPK-JNK activation rate. Experiments were also performed after pretreatment with DNase I/RNase and NFκB/p38MAPK inhibitors. Results The antigenic reactivity for each SSc-IC mirrored the corresponding serum autoantibody specificity, while no positivity was observed in NHS-ICs or sera. SSc-ICs but not NHS-ICs increased ICAM-1 expression, stimulated IL-6, IL-8, MMP-2, MCP-1, TGF-β1 and Pro-CollagenIα1 secretion, upregulated et-1, ifn-α, ifn-β, tlr2, tlr3 and tlr4, and activated NFκB, p38MAPK and SAPK-JNK. tlr9 was significantly upregulated by ARA-ICs, mmp-1 was significantly induced by ACA-ICs whereas colIα1 was not modulated by any SSc-ICs. SLE-ICs and PAPS-ICs significantly upregulated MMP-2 and activated NFκB, p38MAPK and SAPK-JNK. SLE-ICs and PAPS-ICs did not affect colIα1, mmp-1 and Pro-CollagenIα1. DNase I and RNase treatment significantly reduced the upregulation of study mediators induced by SSc-ICs. Pretreatment with NFκB/p38MAPK inhibitors suggested that response to anti-Th/To-ICs was preferentially mediated by p38MAPK whereas ATA-ICs, ACA-ICs and ARA-ICs engaged both mediators. In dcSSc fibroblasts, stimulation with SSc-ICs and NHS-ICs upregulated IL-6 and IL-8. Conclusions These data provide the first demonstration of the proinflammatory and profibrotic effects of SSc-ICs on fibroblasts, suggesting the potential pathogenicity of SSc autoantibodies. These effects might be mediated by Toll-like receptors via the interaction with nucleic acid fragments embedded in SSc-ICs.
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- Elena Raschi
- Experimental Laboratory of Immunological and Rheumatologic Researches, IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Via Zucchi 18, 20095 Cusano Milanino, Milan, Italy
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- Experimental Laboratory of Immunological and Rheumatologic Researches, IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Via Zucchi 18, 20095 Cusano Milanino, Milan, Italy. .,Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Via Festa del Perdono 7, 20122, Milan, Italy. .,Allergology, Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology Unit, IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Piazzale Brescia 20, 20149, Milan, Italy.
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- Experimental Laboratory of Immunological and Rheumatologic Researches, IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Via Zucchi 18, 20095 Cusano Milanino, Milan, Italy
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- Experimental Laboratory of Immunological and Rheumatologic Researches, IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Via Zucchi 18, 20095 Cusano Milanino, Milan, Italy.,Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Via Festa del Perdono 7, 20122, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Via Festa del Perdono 7, 20122, Milan, Italy.,Division of Rheumatology, ASST G. Pini, Piazza C Ferrari 1, 20122, Milan, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Ospedale Moriggia-Pelascini, Via Pelascini 3, 22015, Gravedona, Como, Italy
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- Experimental Laboratory of Immunological and Rheumatologic Researches, IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Via Zucchi 18, 20095 Cusano Milanino, Milan, Italy.,Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Via Festa del Perdono 7, 20122, Milan, Italy.,Division of Rheumatology, ASST G. Pini, Piazza C Ferrari 1, 20122, Milan, Italy
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- Experimental Laboratory of Immunological and Rheumatologic Researches, IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Via Zucchi 18, 20095 Cusano Milanino, Milan, Italy.,Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Via Festa del Perdono 7, 20122, Milan, Italy
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