Abstract Number: 0797 • ACR Convergence 2023
Innate Lymphoid Cells Enhance Development of CD4+ T-cell Driven Autoimmune Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Innate Lymphoid cells (ILCs) are innate counterparts to T-cells that, based on their functional phenotype, can be divided into three subpopulations called Group 1…Abstract Number: 0838 • ACR Convergence 2023
Infusion of Etanercept into the Peripheral Lymphatics Significantly Reduces Disease Activity in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients with Inadequate Response to Subcutaneous Injections
Background/Purpose: The lymphatic system serves as a conduit for transporting immune cells and inflammatory molecules present in arthritic joints to lymph nodes (LN), playing a…Abstract Number: 1712 • ACR Convergence 2023
Identification and Functional Characterization of Eight CANDLE/PRAAS Causing Proteasome Variants in Five Unrelated Patients
Background/Purpose: Mutations in genes coding for 20S proteasome subunits or proteasome assembly helpers cause chronic atypical neutrophilic dermatosis with lipodystrophy and elevated temperatures (CANDLE) or…Abstract Number: 1932 • ACR Convergence 2023
The Association Between Initial Ferritin and Complications from Adults Onset Stills Disease and Intensive Care Unit Admission
Background/Purpose: Adult Onset Still's Disease (AOSD) is an autoinflammatory disease characterized by quotidian fever, arthralgia, and a salmon colored rash. Due to its rarity, there…Abstract Number: 1936 • ACR Convergence 2023
Higher Rates of Disease Control During the Coronavirus Pandemic in Pediatric Patients with Autoinflammatory Periodic Diseases on Canakinumab Treatment – Interim Data from the RELIANCE Registry
Background/Purpose: Pediatric patients with autoinflammatory diseases (AID) on Canakinumab (CAN) therapy have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic including SARS-CoV-2 infection, SARS-CoV-2 vaccination, and AID…Abstract Number: 2358 • ACR Convergence 2023
Neutrophil Extracellular Traps Induce Endothelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition and Associate with Vascular Complications in Scleroderma
Background/Purpose: Systemic sclerosis (SSc, also known as scleroderma) is a disease characterized by fibrosis, autoimmunity, and vasculopathy. Many devastating complications such as digital ulcerations, scleroderma…Abstract Number: 2369 • ACR Convergence 2023
Investigating Macrophage Heterogeneity in the Esophagus of SSc Patients
Background/Purpose: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is characterized by an initial inflammatory phase followed by fibrosis. Esophageal dysfunction in SSc is associated with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD),…Abstract Number: 0052 • ACR Convergence 2023
Possible Involvement of TLR4 in the Pathogenesis of Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome Through Induction of the Expression of BAFF Receptor, BR3 in Peripheral Monocytes
Background/Purpose: Toll-like receptors (TLRs) play a pivotal role in innate immune system and chronic inflammation in autoimmune diseases. It has been reported that signaling pathways…Abstract Number: 0061 • ACR Convergence 2023
Discovery of a RIPK2 Scaffolding Inhibitor for the Treatment of Joint Autoimmune Diseases
Background/Purpose: Receptor interacting protein kinase 2 (RIPK2) is a key signaling node for inflammation caused by peptidoglycan (PGN). In the intestine, RIPK2 integrates signaling originating…Abstract Number: 0275 • ACR Convergence 2023
No Cumulative Effect of Infection Rates in Children Receiving Long-term Canakinumab Treatment in Autoinflammatory Periodic Fever Syndromes − Data from the RELIANCE Registry
Background/Purpose: Autoinflammatory diseases (AID) have been treated safely and effectively with the interleukin-1β inhibitor canakinumab (CAN) in controlled trials and routine clinical practice. The most…Abstract Number: 0276 • ACR Convergence 2023
Disease Control in Patients with Monogenetic Autoinflammatory Diseases Under Canakinumab Treatment – Comparison of 30 Months Interim Data from the RELIANCE Registry
Background/Purpose: Treatment of autoinflammatory periodic diseases (AID) with the interleukin-1β inhibitor canakinumab (CAN) has been shown to be safe and effective in controlled trials and…Abstract Number: 032 • 2023 Pediatric Rheumatology Symposium
From Bedside to Bench and Back: Discovery of a Novel Missense Variant in NLRP3 Causing Atypical Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes with Hearing Loss as the Primary Presentation, Responsive to Anti-IL1 Therapy
Background/Purpose: Cryopyrin-associated periodic syndromes (CAPS) are a spectrum of rare autoinflammatory diseases caused by gain-of-function mutations inthe NLRP3 gene. These mutations cause inflammasome hyperactivity and…Abstract Number: 0138 • ACR Convergence 2022
Patients with Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) Under Canakinumab Treatment – Long-term Efficacy and Safety Interim Data of the RELIANCE Registry
Background/Purpose: Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is a chronic disease characterized by recurrent episodes of fever and serositis, with a risk of severe complications (e. g.…Abstract Number: 0812 • ACR Convergence 2022
3-years Safety and Efficacy Outcomes of Canakinumab Treatment in Cryopyrin-associated Periodic Syndromes (CAPS) – Data from the RELIANCE Registry
Background/Purpose: Cryopyrin-associated periodic syndromes (CAPS) are monogenic autoinflammatory diseases with severe systemic inflammation. The IL-1β inhibitor canakinumab (CAN) leads to a rapid remission of CAPS…Abstract Number: 0813 • ACR Convergence 2022
Canakinumab in Patients with Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor-associated Periodic Syndrome (TRAPS) – Long-term Efficacy and Safety Data from a RELIANCE Registry Interim Analysis
Background/Purpose: TRAPS is a rare hereditary autoinflammatory disease characterized by periodic fever and severe systemic and organ inflammation. Successful treatment was achieved with the interleukin-1β…
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