Abstract Number: 2141 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Terminal Uridylyl Transferase ZCCHC6-Dependent Generation of miRNA Diversity in Primary Human Chondrocytes
Terminal Uridylyl Transferase ZCCHC6-dependent Generation Of miRNA Diversity In Primary Human Chondrocytes Background/Purpose: MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a group of small, noncoding RNAs that post-transcriptionally regulate…Abstract Number: 2142 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Identification of Novel Molecules Targeting Cartilage Aging As Osteoarthritis Therapeutics
Background/Purpose: Effective treatments for Osteoarthritis (OA) are not available. In aging-related diseases, including OA, failure of cellular homeostasis mechanisms, such as autophagy can cause extracellular…Abstract Number: 2143 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
A Small Molecule, SM04690, Has Inhibitory Effects on the Wnt Pathway and Inflammation in Vitro, with Potential Implications for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis
Background/Purpose: Osteoarthritis (OA) involves thinning cartilage and increased subchondral bone. Amongst many cellular processes, inflammation has been associated with OA. Wnt signaling plays a…Abstract Number: 2144 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Functional Analysis of Macrophages in BehçEt’s Disease: C-C Chemokine Receptor Type 1 (CCR1) and IL-10 Are Implicated in Pathogenesis of the Disease
Background/Purpose: The recent GWAS and subsequent studies have identified susceptible genes such as CCR1 and IL10 genes, suggesting pathological roles of macrophages in Behçet's disease…Abstract Number: 2145 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Modulation of Macrophage Polarization By SIRT1 Maybe New Target Therapy in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: The polarization of macrophages was the expressed to M1/M2 phenotype by various stimuli or environment signals. The M1 macrophage was pro-inflammatory phenotype and was…Abstract Number: 2146 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Clinical Characterization of Itch in Dermatomyositis and the Role of Increased Skin Interleukin-31
Background/Purpose: Interleukin-31 (IL-31) has been implicated in pruritus associated with various itchy skin diseases, including atopic dermatitis and cutaneous T cell lymphoma. While pruritus is…Abstract Number: 2147 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Lack of Pro-Inflammatory Cyto/Chemokines in ANA+ Individuals with Insufficient Criteria for a Diagnosis of Systemic Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease
Background/Purpose: Patients with Systemic Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease (SARD) often have a prolonged pre-clinical phase during which they are anti-nuclear antibody (ANA) positive but lack clinical…Abstract Number: 2148 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Recruitment of Circulating Monocytes By TNF/IL-6-Induced Expression of Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule 1 (VCAM-1) Drives Valvular Inflammation in K/B/g7 Mice
Background/Purpose: Cardiovascular (CV) comorbidity is common in rheumatic diseases and includes accelerated atherosclerosis and inflammatory valvular heart disease (iVHD). KRN T cell receptor (TCR) transgenic…Abstract Number: 2149 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Adipokines Alter the Interaction Between Rheumatoid Arthritis Synovial Fibroblasts Adhesion and Endothelial Cells
Background/Purpose: Synovial fibroblast plays a key role in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), which is a chronic polyarticular inflammatory disease. SF are able to migrate long distances…Abstract Number: 2150 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Autoimmune Uveitis : Potential Role of Interleukin-22 (IL-22) in Pathogenesis
Background/Purpose: : IL-22 is a member of IL-10 family, with both anti- inflammatory and pro- inflammatory functions, orchestrating the immune and inflammatory response.IL-22 is secreted…Abstract Number: 2151 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Fractalkine (CX3CL1) Is Expressed By Arterial Endothelium and Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells (VSMC) in GCA
Background/Purpose: The development of giant-cell arteritis (GCA) lesions requires amplification cascades resulting in continuous recruitment of lymphocytes and monocytes. Interferon-gamma (IFNg)- induced or up-regulated chemokines…Abstract Number: 2152 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
S100A11 Protein Is Increased in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Is Associated with Disease Activity and Inflammation
Background/Purpose: Calgizzarin (S100A11) is a member of the S100 protein family that acts in different tumors via regulating number of biologic functions. Recent data suggest…Abstract Number: 2153 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Syndecans Mediate Rantes/CCL5 Induced MMP-1 and MMP-13 Expression in Rheumatoid Arthritis Synovial Fibroblasts
Background/Purpose: RANTES/CCL5 (RANTES) is a C-C chemokine that binds to its receptor (CCR5) and initiates inflammatory processes in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) by facilitating leukocyte…Abstract Number: 2154 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Novel Pathogenic Functions of IL-11 on RA Joint Fibroblasts and Endothelial Cells
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting 2.5 millions of Americans. Several cytokines are involved in RA pathogenesis and may serve as…Abstract Number: 2155 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Crosstalk Between IL-6 and TNF-Alpha Signaling Pathway in Rheumatoid Arthritis Synovial Fibroblasts
Background/Purpose: Although elevated IL-6 and its soluble receptor (sIL6R) have been found in the serum and synovium of arthritic patients, the molecular mechanisms by which…