Abstract Number: L07 • ACR Convergence 2020
Tocilizumab for COVID-19 Infection: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Background/Purpose: The efficacy of interleukin-6 receptor blockade in hospitalized COVID-19 patients not on mechanical ventilation is unclear.Methods: We performed a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in…Abstract Number: 0290 • ACR Convergence 2020
Role of Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase 1B (PTP1B) in Endothelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition (EndoMT) Promoted by Inflammation: Implications for SLE
Background/Purpose: The endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EndoMT) transdifferentiation process can be promoted by several proinflammatory mediators in many pathological conditions. Recently, it was suggested a crucial role…Abstract Number: 1063 • ACR Convergence 2020
Spirulina Stimulates Inflammatory Cytokine Production Through the STING and TLR Pathways in Dermatomyositis in Vitro
Background/Purpose: Spirulina, a popular herbal supplement, stimulates the immune system, as determined by in vitro and in vivo studies. Our recent epidemiologic data suggest that Spirulina…Abstract Number: 1532 • ACR Convergence 2020
The Non-psychotropic Phytocannabinoids Cannabigerol and Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid Inhibit Rheumatoid Arthritis Synovial Fibroblast Function by Targeting the Wasabi Receptor TRPA1
Background/Purpose: While medical cannabis is available for german patients since 2017, its use to alleviate symptoms of rheumatic diseases is not recommended due to a…Abstract Number: 0292 • ACR Convergence 2020
Exhausted pSTAT5-IFNα Signaling Pathways in SLE Patients Are Correlated with Age-associated B Cells and Disease Activity
Background/Purpose: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease characterized by periods of elevated and suppressed clinical symptoms. Specific cell subsets, such as CD11c+ age-associated…Abstract Number: 1087 • ACR Convergence 2020
Plasma-derived Extracellular Vesicles Induced STING-mediated Proinflammatory Effects in Dermatomyositis
Background/Purpose: Dermatomyositis (DM) is an acquired inflammatory myopathy characterized by chronic skin inflammation. The pathogenesis of DM is still unclear. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are lipid…Abstract Number: 1634 • ACR Convergence 2020
Etiologies and Management of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis: Is It Time for an Updated Protocol and Targeted Treatments?
Background/Purpose: Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare life-threatening disease characterized by immune-overstimulation and a hyperinflammatory response resulting in cytokine storm and multi-organ failure.1 Secondary HLH…Abstract Number: 0300 • ACR Convergence 2020
Exposure to Topical Antimicrobials Reduces Inflammatory Gene Expression in Cutaneous Lupus Lesional Skin
Background/Purpose: Lupus lesional skin has elevated interferon expression, is highly colonized with Staphylococcus aureus (50%) and has no FDA-approved treatment options. S. aureus is known…Abstract Number: 1209 • ACR Convergence 2020
The Strength of IL-6/STAT3 Signal Inhibition by SAR S.c q2w Showed Significantly Higher Level Than That of TCZ S.c q2w but Lower Than TCZ S.c q1w
Background/Purpose: Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a key cytokine in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Tocilizumab (TCZ) and Sarilumab (SAR) are monoclonal antibodies that bind to…Abstract Number: 1803 • ACR Convergence 2020
Ability of Innate, Adaptive, and TNF-Superfamily Immune Pathways to Characterize Disease Activity and Inform a Refined Lupus Disease Activity Immune in a Confirmatory Cohort of SLE Patients
Background/Purpose: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease driven by complex immune dysregulation, involving altered immune mediators and accumulation of autoantibody (AutoAb) specificities.…Abstract Number: 0458 • ACR Convergence 2020
Rapid Implementation of a Multidisciplinary COVID-19 Cytokine Storm Syndrome Task Force
Background/Purpose: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infected patients present with a state of ongoing inflammation and an exaggerated inflammatory state due to unregulated cytokine release called the…Abstract Number: 1217 • ACR Convergence 2020
Effects of JAK Inhibitors Against JAK2-mediated Signaling in Innate Immune Cells
Background/Purpose: Janus kinase (JAK) family is comprised of JAK1, JAK2, JAK3 and tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2). JAKs form homo- or hetero-complexes, the combination of which…Abstract Number: 1809 • ACR Convergence 2020
Serum Cytokine Profiling in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Analysed Using Unsupervised Machine Learning, Reveals Clinically Relevant Clusters
Background/Purpose: SLE is a heterogeneous disease, where a better understanding of molecular differences between patients is needed in order to direct therapy. Existing approaches generally…Abstract Number: 0473 • ACR Convergence 2020
Characterization of DOCK8 as a Novel Gene Associated with Cytokine Storm Syndrome
Background/Purpose: Cytokine storm syndrome (CSS), also known as macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) or secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), is a life threatening condition that commonly presents…Abstract Number: 1225 • ACR Convergence 2020
Targeting to IL-6 or Specific JAKs for RA Treatment: Seeking a Rationale for Switching Each Other If One of These Treatments Resulted in Lack of Efficacy
Background/Purpose: Inhibition of IL-6 signaling is one of the most established strategies for RA treatment. Tocilizumab (TCZ) is the pioneer which blocks IL-6 signaling by…
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