Abstract Number: 0062 • ACR Convergence 2024
Pro-Fibrotic Effects of Malondialdehyde-Acetaldehyde-Adducted and/or Citrullinated Proteins on Macrophages and Human Lung Fibroblasts
Background/Purpose: Clinically evident rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD) affects approximately 10-15% of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and accounts for the most overrepresented cause…Abstract Number: 0459 • ACR Convergence 2024
Tocilizumab Demonstrates Superior Inhibition of MMP-Mediated Basement Membrane Collagen Degradation Compared to Methotrexate or Placebo
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) pathogenesis involves a range of immune cells, for instance T-cells, neutrophils and macrophages. They produce proinflammatory factors, such as proteolytic enzymes,…Abstract Number: 0957 • ACR Convergence 2024
Increased Collagen Deposition and Altered Immune Cell Profiles Are Present in Early and Late Stage Systemic Sclerosis with Gastrointestinal Involvement
Background/Purpose: Gastrointestinal tract (GIT) involvement is highly prevalent among patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. However, treatment options…Abstract Number: 0863 • ACR Convergence 2023
Phenotype and Energy Metabolism Differ Between Osteoarthritic Chondrocytes from Male Compared to Female Patients
Background/Purpose: Changes in chondrocyte phenotype and energy metabolism occur in osteoarthritis (OA). The prevalence of OA is higher in females compared to males however whether…Abstract Number: 0892 • ACR Convergence 2023
Single-Cell RNA Sequencing Reveals Keratinocytes and Fibroblasts Drive Hippo and TGFb Dysregulation and Fibrosis in Epidermal Overexpression of VGLL3 in Cutaneous Lupus
Background/Purpose: Fibrosis is characterized by collagen deposition, fibro/myofibroblast (MYOFB) accumulation, and extracellular matrix remodeling. In some subtypes of cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE), particularly discoid lupus…Abstract Number: 0952 • ACR Convergence 2023
Unraveling the Role of MiR-181 in Skin Fibrosis Pathogenesis by Targeting NUDT21
Background/Purpose: Nudix Hydrolase 21 (NUDT21, also known as CFIm25) is a master regulator of alternative polyadenylation. Previous studies have revealed that NUDT21 is significantly decreased…Abstract Number: 0954 • ACR Convergence 2023
Non-canonical WNTA Promotes Cytoskeletal Rearrangement and Integrin Alpha V Clustering via JNK and ROCK to Control the Activation of Latent TGFβ
Background/Purpose: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a chronic autoimmune disorder with vasculopathy, inflammation, and fibrosis of the skin and organs. Fibrosis is caused by the abnormal…Abstract Number: 1147 • ACR Convergence 2023
Blood-Based Biomarkers of Inflammation and Tissue Remodeling Can Discriminate Between Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Psoriatic Arthritis and Are Associated with Hand Function
Background/Purpose: Inflammatory musculoskeletal diseases including rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are characterized by physical function impairment due to progressive inflammatory and structural changes.…Abstract Number: 1745 • ACR Convergence 2023
Chronic Inflammation and Collagen IV Fragment Canstatin Influence Rheumatoid Arthritis Synovial Fibroblast and Endothelial Cell Interactions in Vitro and in Vivo
Background/Purpose: In the inflamed synovium of RA patients, increased and altered angiogenesis is a pathological feature. Key players are chronically activated RA synovial fibroblasts (RASF),…Abstract Number: 2368 • ACR Convergence 2023
Is Skin Disease a Local Manifestation of Systemic Tissue Turnover? Serological Collagen Biomarkers Provide Important Information on Skin Diseases Arising from Mutations in Collagen Genes
Background/Purpose: Collagens are the main constituents of the skin. Genetic mutations in type VI, VII, and XVII collagen cause skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis,…Abstract Number: 2503 • ACR Convergence 2023
Cytokines Regulate the Fibrotic Response of Growth Factors in Joint Fibroblast-like Synoviocytes
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA) are characterized by inflammation, joint swelling, stiffness, and pain. A fibroid phenotype has been identified in RA, where…Abstract Number: 1986 • ACR Convergence 2022
Early-stage Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients with High Levels of Type III Collagen Are Less Likely to Respond to Anti-IL6R Treatment
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, autoimmune disease, which normally is characterized by inflammation and thickening of the synovial membrane leading to swollen and…Abstract Number: 2044 • ACR Convergence 2022
Abnormalities of Extracellular Matrix Modeling Gene Expression in Salivary Gland Epithelial Cells of Patients with Sjögren’s Syndrome
Background/Purpose: Salivary gland epithelial cells (SGECs) are not only the target of autoimmunity in primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS). SGECs may interact with lymphocytes and therefore…Abstract Number: 2129 • ACR Convergence 2022
Serum Extracellular Matrix Biomarkers Identify Response to Guselkumab in Psoriatic Arthritis; Post-hoc Analysis from a Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study Through 2 Years
Background/Purpose: Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a progressive, joint-degenerative inflammatory disease with cartilage destruction, bone erosion and growth, and synovitis. Extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling is also…Abstract Number: 2176 • ACR Convergence 2022
Novel Tissue Turnover Blood Markers Are Associated with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension and NYHA Stages in Patients with Systemic Sclerosis
Background/Purpose: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is characterized by vasculopathy and fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. Cardiac involvement, pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), and interstitial lung…
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