Abstracts tagged "Inflammation"

Abstract Number: 991 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Critical Role of Interleukin-1α (IL-1α) in IL-1β-Induced Inflammatory Responses: Cooperation with NF-κBp65 in Transcriptional Regulation
Anil K. Singh¹, Sabrina Fechtner¹, Mukesh Chourasia², Jerry Sicalo¹ and Salahuddin Ahmed¹, ¹Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Washington State University, College of Pharmacy, Spokane, WA, ²Department of Pharmacoinformatics,, National lnstitute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hajipur,, India
Background/Purpose: Interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and IL-1α are cytokines of IL-1 family that orchestrate acute and chronic inflammatory diseases. However, their distinct role or the extent of…
Abstract Number: 2077 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Pathological Osteogenesis and Inflammation in Experimental Spondyloarthritis Are Associated with Aberrant Type H Blood Vessels and Development of High Endothelial Venules Accompanied By Ectopic Lymphoid Structures in Bone Marrow
Merlijn Kaaij¹, Jan Piet van Hamburg², George Kollias³, Dominique Baeten¹, Leonie van Duivenvoorde¹ and Sander W. Tas², ¹Department of Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology and Department of Experimental Immunology, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands, ²Amsterdam Rheumatology & immunology Center | Department of Experimental Immunology, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands, ³Department of Physiology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
Background/Purpose: Spondyloarthritis (SpA) is characterized by pathological osteogenesis, inflammation and extensive angiogenesis in inflamed tissues. TNF plays a central role in SpA pathology and transgenic…
Abstract Number: 1003 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Neutrophil Response to Ultraviolet Light in Normal and Lupus Conditions
Sladjana Skopelja-Gardner¹, Xizhang Sun², Joyce Tai³, Lucrezia Colonna³, Lena Tanaka⁴ and Keith B. Elkon⁵, ¹Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, ²Rheumatology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, ³Division of Rheumatology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, ⁴Medicine/Rheumatology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, ⁵University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Background/Purpose: Two-thirds of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients are sensitive to sunlight and artificial light. Ultraviolet (UV) B light induces sterile inflammation in the skin…
Abstract Number: 2101 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
UV-Induced Skin Inflammation Is Exacerbated in Lupus-Prone Ro60 Knockout Female Mice with Interferon Priming
Masaoki Kawasumi¹, Daiki Rokunohe¹, Xizhang Sun², Lena Tanaka², Sladjana Skopelja-Gardner³, Edward Chiou², Anne Davidson⁴, Sandra L. Wolin⁵ and Keith B. Elkon², ¹Medicine/Dermatology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, ²Medicine/Rheumatology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, ³University of Washington, Seattle, WA, ⁴Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Manhasset, NY, ⁵National Cancer Institute, Frederick, MD
Background/Purpose: Photosensitivity is a major symptom of lupus, and excessive sunlight can cause skin rashes and flares of disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).…
Abstract Number: 1012 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Inhibition of Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) Macrophages
Rajan Bhandari¹, Michael Ball², Saemi Han², Kathleen Aren³, Mary A. Carns³, Monique Hinchcliff⁴, Michael L. Whitfield⁵, Karen Liby⁶ and Patricia A. Pioli⁷, ¹Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, lebanon, NH, ²Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Lebanon, NH, ³Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine Scleroderma Program, Chicago, IL, ⁴Rheumatology, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, ⁵Biomedical Data Science, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover, NH, ⁶Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, ⁷Microbiology and Immunology, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover, NH
Background/Purpose: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a chronic autoimmune disease of unknown etiology that is characterized by vasculopathy, fibrosis, and inflammation. Our work and that of…
Abstract Number: 2211 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Technetium Tc 99m Tilmanocept: A Targeted Immunodiagnostic Radiopharmaceutical for the Assessment of Synovial Macrophage Activity in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arash Kardan¹, Allison Kissling², Bonnie Abbruzzese², Ahmad Ismail², Rachael Hershey², Carley Hartings², David Ralph², Izabela Gierach², Michael Blue², Hannah Bailey², Christopher Gablemann², Katherine Repp² and Frederick Cope², ¹Charles F. Kettering Memorial Hospital and Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, OH, ²Navidea Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., Dublin, OH
Background/Purpose: Activated macrophages are a critical component of the inflammatory etiology of RA. It is well established that these macrophages perpetuate joint inflammation and destruction…
Abstract Number: 1068 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Characterization of the Role of Endocannabinoid System Using Jwh-133, a Selective Cannabinoid CB2 Receptor Agonist, in IL-1β-Induced Inflammation in Human Rheumatoid Arthritis Synovial Fibroblasts
Sabrina Fechtner¹, Anil K. Singh¹ and Salahuddin Ahmed^1,2, ¹Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Washington State University, College of Pharmacy, Spokane, WA, ²Division of Rheumatology, University of Washington, Division of Rheumatology, School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
Background/Purpose: The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is comprised of two evolutionary conserved cannabinoid receptors 1 and 2 (CB1 and CB2) which participate in pain management through…
Abstract Number: 2245 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Lubricin/Proteoglycan 4 (PRG4) Inhibits NLRP3 Inflammasome Assembly in Monosodium Urate (MSU)-Crystal Induced Arthritis.
Anthony M. Reginato¹, Changqi Sun², Elsaid A. Khaled³, Tannin A. Schmidt⁴, Olin D. Liang⁵ and Gregory D Jay⁶, ¹Division of Rheumatology, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, ²Division of Rheumatology, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, MA, ³Department of Biomedical and Phramaceutical Science, Chapman University School of Pharmacy, Irvine, CA, ⁴Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut Health Center, Framington, CT, ⁵Division of Hematology/Oncology, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, ⁶Department of Emergency Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI
Background/Purpose: Lubricin/proteoglycan-4 (PRG4) is a mucinous glycoprotein secreted by synovial fibroblast and superficial zone chondrocytes. PRG4 has a multifaceted homeostatic role in the joint including…
Abstract Number: 1077 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Identification of Biomarkers Involved in the Resolution Phase of Inflammation: Specialized Pro-Resolving Mediator Receptors Expression in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Simone Perniola¹, Liliana Dinoia¹, Nunzia Lacarpia¹, Dorotea Natuzzi¹, Rita Bizzoca¹ and Florenzo Iannone², ¹Rheumatology Unit - D.E.T.O. - University of Bari (ITALY), Bari, Italy, ²D.E.T.O., Rheumatology Unit - D.E.T.O. - University of Bari (ITALY), Bari, Italy
Background/Purpose: Inflammation is part of the complex biological response of body tissues to harmful stimuli, involving immune cells, blood vessels, and molecular mediators. At the…
Abstract Number: 2264 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Methotrexate in the Treatment of Granulomatous Mastitis: A Retrospective Review of 19 Cases
Anna Postolova¹ and Mark C. Genovese², ¹Department of Medicine, Stanford University Medical Center, Palo Alto, CA, ²Department of Medicine, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA
Background/Purpose: Granulomatous Mastitis is a rare, inflammatory disease of the breast. Presenting symptoms in the breast can be unilateral or bilateral pain, masses, skin induration,…
Abstract Number: 1170 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Sex-Specific Associations between Systemic Inflammatory Cytokines and Osteoarthritis Knee Pain
Anthony V. Perruccio¹, J. Denise Power¹, Mayilee Canizares¹, Elizabeth M. Badley^1,2, Mohit Kapoor¹, Rajiv Gandhi¹ and Y. Raja Rampersaud¹, ¹Arthritis Program, Krembil Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada, ²Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
Background/Purpose: Significant challenges remain in mitigating OA pain and despite growing evidence of sex differences, including in pain and in response to NSAIDs, sex has…
Abstract Number: 2508 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
A First-in-Man Bioelectronic Therapy for Biologic-Refractory Rheumatoid Arthritis
David Chernoff¹, Yaakov Levine¹, Charles Peterfy² and Mark C. Genovese³, ¹SetPoint Medical, Inc., Valencia, CA, ²Spire Sciences LLC, Boca Raton, FL, ³Department of Medicine, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a debilitating chronic disease with an unmet need for additional therapeutic approaches. Bioelectronic therapy (BET), such as electrical neurostimulation of…
Abstract Number: 51 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Genetic Ablation of Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase in TNF Transgenic Mice with Inflammatory-Erosive Arthritis Prevents Lymph Node Expansion and Decreases Synovial Infiltrates
Richard Bell¹, Emily Wu², Lianping Xing³, Christopher T. Ritchlin⁴ and Edward Schwarz⁵, ¹Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, ²Department of Immunology, Microbiology, and Virology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, ³University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, ⁴Division of Allergy/Immunology and Rheumatology and Center for Musculoskeletal Research, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester Medical School, Rochester, New York, USA, Rochester, NY, ⁵Orthopedeatrics, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Background/Purpose: Recent studies in the TNF-Tg mouse model of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) demonstrated a critical role of lymphatic vessel (LV) function in joint homeostasis and…
Abstract Number: 1200 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Unilateral Ultrasound Scoring Methods for Synovitis in Rheumatoid Arthritis: An Agreement Study Exploring the Most Inflammatory Active Side
Lene Terslev¹, Robin Christensen², Anna-Birgitte Aga³, Joseph Sexton³, Espen A. Haavardsholm³ and Hilde B. Hammer⁴, ¹Copenhagen Center for Arthritis Research (COPECARE), Center for Rheumatology and Spine Diseases, Rigshospitalet, Centre for Head and Orthopaedics, Rigshospitalet, Glostrup, Denmark, ²Musculoskeletal Statistics Unit, The Parker Institute, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Denmark, ³Dept. of Rheumatology, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway, ⁴Dept. of Rheumtology, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
Background/Purpose: Several unilateral scoring systems have been proposed to increase the feasibility of ultrasound (US) for joint evaluation in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. Both the…
Abstract Number: 2652 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Engaging the Cholinergic Anti-Inflammatory Pathway By Stimulating the Vagus Nerve Reduces Pain and Fatigue in Patients with SLE
Cynthia Aranow¹, Martin Lesser², Meggan Mackay¹, Erik Anderson³, Theodoros P. Zanos², Timir Datta-Chaudhuri², Chad Bouton², Kevin J. Tracey⁴ and Betty Diamond¹, ¹The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Manhasset, NY, ²Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Manhasset, NY, ³Autoimmune and Musculoskeletal Disease, The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Manhasset, NY, ⁴Laboratory of Biomedical Science, Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Manhasset, NY
Background/Purpose: Musculoskeletal (MS) pain is a common symptom of patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) affecting up to 95% of patients and contributing to…

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