Abstract Number: 1800 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
A Novel Anti-CD28 Domain Antibody Antagonist Shows a Favorable Pharmacokinetic, Pharmacodynamic and Safety Profile
Background/Purpose: Antagonism of the CD28 costimulation receptor is thought to block T-cell activation, making this a promising target for the treatment of many autoimmune diseases,…Abstract Number: 1801 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Hydroxychloroquine Retinopathy: Application of the 2011 Screening Guidelines in an Academic Practice
Background/Purpose: The risk of end-stage retinopathy (bull’s eye maculopathy) from hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is low (0.65%, Wolfe and Marmor, 2010). With recent advances in retinal structure…Abstract Number: 1802 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Hydroxychloroquine Level Variants and Predictors in a Connective Tissue Disease Population
Background/Purpose: Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) dose adjustment in patients with impaired renal function has been suggested to prevent toxicity. However, evidence to support this practice is scant. …Abstract Number: 1803 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Serum Adipocyte Fatty Acid-Binding Protein Level Is Elevated in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) but Not Associated with Biophysical Markers of Cardiovascular Disease
Background/Purpose: Adipocyte fatty acid-binding protein (aFABP) is an intracellular lipid-binding protein expressed in adipocytes and macrophages, particularly in inflammatory conditions. Recently, high circulating serum aFABP…Abstract Number: 1804 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Association of the Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) with Vascular Complications, End Stage Renal Failure (ESRF) and Mortality in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): A Cohort Analysis
Background/Purpose: To study the association between the metabolic syndrome (MetS) and vascular events, end stage renal failure (ESRF) and mortality in patients with SLEMethods: Patients…Abstract Number: 1805 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Functional and Mechanistic Characterization of Anifrolumab, a Fully Human, Anti-IFNAR1 Monoclonal Antibody for the Treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: Increased type I interferon (IFN) activities are associated with the pathogenesis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Anifrolumab, a fully human, IgG1 κ monoclonal antibody…Abstract Number: 1806 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Hydroxychloroquine Serum Levels and Flares of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Longitudinal Cohort Analysis
Background/Purpose: To study the relationship between the serum hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) concentration and flares of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in a longitudinal cohort of Chinese patients.Methods:…Abstract Number: 1807 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Estimated Sodium and Potassium Intake Are Associated with Blood Pressure in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: The prevalence of hypertension is increased in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Sodium (Na+) and potassium (K+) intake are modifiable determinants of blood…Abstract Number: 1808 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Exercise Is Associated with Improved Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Patients with SLE
Background/Purpose: Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have an increased prevalence of insulin resistance and the metabolic syndrome. Exercise has been shown to improve insulin…Abstract Number: 1809 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Real Life Implementation of Lupus Nephritis Randomized Controlled Trials
Background/Purpose: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are the gold standard for assessing treatment efficacy. However, due to their often strict design, generalization of research results to…Abstract Number: 1810 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
A Five-Year Follow-up of Microvascular Dysfunction and Coronary Artery Disease in SLE: Results from a Community-Based Lupus Cohort
Background/Purpose: To investigate serial changes in the prevalence of coronary microvascular dysfunction and coronary artery disease (CAD) by cardiac imaging in a cohort of SLE…Abstract Number: 1811 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Depression and Progression of Subclinical Cardiovascular Disease in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: Women with SLE have an increased incidence of premature cardiovascular disease (CVD). Depression is also common among SLE patients. A relationship between depression and…Abstract Number: 1812 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The First Randomized Control Trial to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Bortezomib for Refractory Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a disease characterized by production and deposition of anti-dsDNA antibody. In recent years, treatment methods targeting antibody-producing B cell…Abstract Number: 1813 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Novel Mechanism of Action of Anti-Malarial Drugs in the Inhibition of Type I Interferon Production
Background/Purpose: Anti-malarial drugs (AMD) such as Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and Quinacrine (QC) are effective in the treatment of skin rash and arthritis in systemic lupus erythematosus…Abstract Number: 1814 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Efficacy of Isoniazid Chemoprophylaxis in Lupus Nephritis Patients
Background/Purpose: Treatment of lupus nephritis requires aggressive immunosuppressive drugs which includes high dose glucocorticoids. Immunosuppressive treatment is a risk factor for opportunistic infections such as…