Abstracts tagged "Pathophysiology"

Abstract Number: 369 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Association of Retroperitoneal Fibrosis with Malignancy and the Pathologic Features of Malignancy with Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
Sang Jin Lee¹, Eon Jeong Nam², Yeong Wook Song³ and Young Mo Kang⁴, ¹Internal medicine, Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital, Daegu, Korea, Republic of (South), ²Internal Medicine, Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital, Daegu, Korea, Republic of (South), ³Dept of Internal Medicine, Seoul National Univ, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South), ⁴Dept of Internal Medicine, Kyungpook National Univ Hosp, Daegu, Korea, Republic of (South)
Background/Purpose: Retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF) is a periaortic sclerotic disease that encases adjacent structures, particularly the ureters. Because it is unclear whether RPF is associated with…
Abstract Number: 853 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Enhanced Type I Interferon Gene Signature in Primary Antiphospholipid Syndrome: Association with Earlier Disease Onset and Preeclampsia
Michelle Lopes¹, Giovana Torrezan², Ana Paula Gandara¹, Eloisa Olivieri³, Iana Nascimento¹, Erica Okazaki⁴, Eloisa Bonfa⁵, Dirce Carraro⁶ and Danieli Andrade¹, ¹Rheumatology, Hospital das Clinicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, ²Genomics and Molecular Biology Laboratory, AC Camargo Cancer Center, São Paulo, Brazil, ³Macromolecules Laboratory, AC Camargo Cancer Center, São Paulo, Brazil, ⁴Hemathology, Hospital das Clinicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, ⁵Rheumatology Division, Hospital das Clinicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, ⁶Division of Genomic Diagnostics, AC Camargo Cancer Center, São Paulo, Brazil
Background/Purpose: Primary antiphospholipid syndrome (PAPS) is an autoimmune vasculopathy mediated by autoantibodies with thrombosis as its main clinical manifestation. The presence of antiphospholipid antibodies, while…
Abstract Number: 1283 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Calcium Pyrophosphate Crystal Deposition in a Cohort of 48 Patients with Gitelman Syndrome
Emilie Chotard¹, Anne Blanchard², Gilles Gailly¹, Rosa Vargas-Poussou³ and Hang-Korng Ea^4,5, ¹AP-HP, Hôpital Lariboisière, service de rhumatologie, centre Viggo Petersen, PARIS, France, ²AP-HP, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, Service de néphrologie, PARIS, France, ³AP-HP, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, Service de génétique, PARIS, France, ⁴AP-HP, Hôpital Lariboisière, service de rhumatologie, centre Viggo Petersen, Paris, France, ⁵INSERM UMR1132, Bioscar, University Paris Diderot, PARIS, France
Background/Purpose: Gitelman syndrome (GS) is a rare recessively inherited tubulopathy, caused by inactive mutations in SLC12A3 gene encoding the thiazide-sensitive-sodium-chloride transporter. It is characterized by…
Abstract Number: 2484 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Effect of Biologic Agents on Synovial Tissues from Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ayako Kubota¹, Toru Suguro¹, Arata Nakajima², Masato Sonobe³ and Kazuaki Tsuchiya¹, ¹Toho University Omori Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan, ²Orthopaedics, Toho University Sakura Medical Center, Sakura-city, Chiba, Japan, ³Toho University Sakura Medical Center, Chiba, Japan
Background/Purpose: Multiple studies addressing the effects of biologics on the synovial tissue in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients have been reported. There are, however, few studies…
Abstract Number: 2702 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Taking Fly for Understanding the Molecular Role of HLA-B27/hB2m in Spondyloarthritis
Nadège Jah¹, Benjamin Grandon², Aurore Rincheval-Arnold³, Isabelle Guénal³, Sébastien Gaumer³, Claudine André⁴, Maxime A. Breban⁵ and Gilles Chiocchia^6,7, ¹Infection and inflammation, INSERM UMR1173, Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France, ²Inserm UMR 1173 and LGBC, 78180 Saint Quentin en Yvelines, France, ³Laboratory of Genetic and Cellular Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences Simone Veil, Montigny-le-Bretonneux,, 78180 SAINT QUENTIN EN YVELINES, France, ⁴UMR 1173, 78180 Saint-Quentin en Yvelines, France, ⁵Rheumatology Division, Ambroise Paré Hospital (AP-HP), and Versailles Saint Quentin en Yvelines University, Boulogne-Billancourt, France, ⁶Infection and Inflammation, INSERM-U1173, University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France, Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France, ⁷Service d'Immunologie, Ambroise Paré Hospital, University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, Boulogne, France, Boulogne-Billancourt, France
Background/Purpose: After more than 40 years of researches, the mechanisms underlying the association of HLA-B27 with spondyloarthritis (SpA) remain poorly understood. The Drosophila has been…
Abstract Number: 2462 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Altered Expression of IL-10 Family Cytokines in Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis Result in Enhanced Inflammasome Activation
Sigrun Hofmann¹, Angela Rösen-Wolff¹, Hermann Girschick², Henner Morbach³ and Christian Hedrich⁴, ¹Children's Hospital Dresden, Dresden, Germany, ²Children's Hospital, Berlin, Germany, ³Children's Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany, ⁴Pediatric Rheumatology and Immunology, Children's Hospital Dresden, Dresden, Germany
Background/Purpose: Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO) is the most severe presentation of the autoinflammatory bone disorder chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis (CNO). The pathophysiology of CNO remains…
Abstract Number: 2787 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Expression of Interferons Lambda in Salivary Glands of Patients with Sjögren’s Syndrome
Eirini Apostolou¹, Efstathia K. Kapsogeorgou¹, Orsia D. Konsta¹, Maria Ioanna Saridaki², Evangelos Andreakos² and Athanasios G. Tzioufas¹, ¹Pathophysiology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece, ²Clinical, Experimental Surgery and Translational Research, Biomedical Research Foundation Academy of Athens, Athens, Greece
Background/Purpose: Type I and II interferons (IFNs) have been implicated in the pathophysiology of Sjögren’s Syndrome (SS). Recently a new family of IFNs, namely type…
Abstract Number: 510 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Histologic Scoring of Arthroplasty Synovial Samples May Predict RA Flare
Susan M. Goodman¹, Rivka Friedlander², Caroline Figgie², Alessandra B. Pernis³, Cristina T. Rozo⁴, Ellen M. Gravallese⁵, Edward F. DiCarlo⁶, Laura T. Donlin⁷, Mark P. Figgie⁸, Reena Khianey⁹, Anh Hoang¹, Kathleen Andersen¹⁰, Luvana Chowdhury¹¹ and VP Bykerk¹², ¹Rheumatology, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, ²Research, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, ³Autoimmunity & Inflammation, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, ⁴535 East 70th Street, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, ⁵Lazare Research Bldg Ste 223, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, ⁶Laboratory Medicine, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, ⁷Arthritis and Tissue Degeneration Program and the David Z. Rosensweig Genomics Research Center, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, ⁸Orthopaedics, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, ⁹Medicine, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, ¹⁰Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, ¹¹Autoimmunity and Inflammation Program/Research, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, ¹²Rheumatology, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
Background/Purpose: Patients with established RA undergoing total joint arthroplasty (TJA) frequently experience a disease flare within 6 weeks of surgery. This study aims to determine…
Abstract Number: 964 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Neutrophil Extracellular Traps Are Not Only Targets for ACPA-Positive IgG from Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients but Also Directly Trigger Pro- and Anti-Inflammatory Effects Partly Mediated By the C1q Complement Protein
Matthieu Ribon¹, Sarra Seninet¹, Katarzyna Matyja¹, Mireille Sebbag², Cyril Clavel², Julie Mussard¹, Guy Serre², Marie-Christophe Boissier³ and Patrice Decker¹, ¹Inserm UMR 1125, Li2P, University of Paris 13, Sorbonne Paris Cité, Bobigny, France, ²University of Toulouse, UMR 5165 CNRS-1056 Inserm, Toulouse, France, ³Rheumatology Department, Avicenne Hospital, AP-HP, Bobigny, France
Background/Purpose: Activated neutrophils (PMN) form neutrophil extracellular traps (NET). Those structures are expelled chromatin fibers composed of DNA and associated proteins. The process, NETosis, is…
Abstract Number: 2099 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Genome-Wide Association Study of Clinically-Defined Gout Identifies Multiple Risk Loci: A Clue for Future Companion Diagnostics of Gout
Hirotaka Matsuo¹, Ken Yamamoto², Hirofumi Nakaoka³, Akiyoshi Nakayama¹, Masayuki Sakiyama¹, Atsushi Takahashi^4,5, Takahiro Nakamura⁶, Yusuke Kawamura¹, Nobuyuki Hamajima⁷, Ituro Inoue⁸, Michiaki Kubo⁴, Kimiyoshi Ichida⁹, Hiroshi Ooyama¹⁰, Toru Shimizu¹¹ and Nariyoshi Shinomiya¹, ¹Department of Integrative Physiology and Bio-Nano Medicine, National Defense Medical College, Tokorozawa, Japan, ²Department of Medical Chemistry, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Japan, ³Division of Human Genetics, Department of Integrated Genetics, National Institute of Genetics, Mishima, Japan, ⁴Center for Integrative Medical Sciences, RIKEN, Yokohama, Japan, ⁵Research Center, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Japan, ⁶National Defense Medical College, Laboratory for Mathematics, Tokorozawa, Japan, ⁷Department of Healthcare Administration, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan, ⁸Department of Integrated Genetics, National Institute of Genetics, Mishima, Japan, ⁹Department of Pathophysiology, Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Hachioji, Japan, ¹⁰Ryougoku East Gate Clinic, Tokyo, Japan, ¹¹Midorigaoka Hospital, Takatsuki, Japan
Background/Purpose: Gout, caused by hyperuricaemia, is a multifactorial disease. Recently, genome-wide association studies (GWASs) of gout have been reported; however, they included self-reported gout cases.…
Abstract Number: 2295 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Is There Peripheral Large Nerve Involvement in Fibromyalgia? a Systematic EMG / Nerve Conduction Study Evaluation of 55 Consecutive FM Patients
Xavier J. Caro, Robert G. Galbraith and Earl F. Winter, Southern California Fibromyalgia Research and Treatment Center, Northridge, CA
Background/Purpose: Several recent reports have implicated peripheral small fiber neuropathy (SFN) as a significant contributing factor to the pain seen in fibromyalgia (FM). Large…
Abstract Number: 1460 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Midkine, a Growth Factor, May Play a Pathophysiological Role in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Emiko Shindo, Tomoko Hasunuma, Shotaro Masuoka, Mai Kawazoe, Hiroshi Sato, Natsuki Fujio, Kotaro Shikano, Makoto Kaburaki, Sei Muraoka, Nahoko Tanaka, Kaichi Kaneko, Tatsuhiro Yamamoto, Kenji Takagi, Natsuko Kusunoki and Shinichi Kawai, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Toho University, Tokyo, Japan
Background/Purpose: Midkine (MK) is known as a heparin-binding growth factor. Recent studies revealed that MK has various functions such as cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis…
Abstract Number: 2423 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Mir-27b As Biomarker and Regulator Of IL-6R Pathway In Resistant Rheumatoid Arthritis Monocyte
Marina Frleta¹, Ashleigh-Ann Rainey², Derek S. Gilchrist³, Lynn Crawford³, Derek Baxter³, Mariola Kurowska-Stolarska⁴ and Iain B. McInnes², ¹Institute of infection, immunity and inflammation, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom, ²Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom, ³Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom, ⁴Institute of Infection,Immunity and Inflammation, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Background/Purpose: Whereas molecular mechanisms mediating treatment responses to biologic DMARDS in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) are emerging, those pathways that subserve treatment resistance are poorly explored.…
Abstract Number: 2070 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Cytokine Profiles In Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis Complicated With Anti-Melanoma Differentiation-Associated Gene 5 Antibody-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease Or Anti-Aminoacyl tRNA Synthetase Antibody-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease
Takahisa Gono, Yasushi Kawaguchi, Hirotaka Kaneko, Yasuhiro Katsumata, Masanori Hanaoka, Sayuri Kataoka, Hidenaga Kawasumi, Kae Takagi, Hisae Ichida, Sayumi Baba, Yuko Okamoto, Yuko Ota and Hisashi Yamanaka, Institute of Rheumatology, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
Background/Purpose: Polymyositis (PM) / dermatomyositis (DM) are often complicated with interstitial lung disease (ILD). In PM/DM, complication with ILD is associated with anti-aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase (ARS),…
Abstract Number: 1163 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Receptor For Advanced Glycation End Products (RAGE) As a Modulator Of Inflammatory Responses and Its Contribution To Gender-Specific Effects During Arthritis
Timo Wirth¹, Christoph Kessel¹, Philipp Becker², Toni Weinhage³, Nadine Nippe⁴ and Dirk Foell⁵, ¹Pediatric Rheumatology and Immunology, University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany, ²University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany, ³Pediatric Rheumatology and Immunology, University of Muenster, Münster, Germany, ⁴Department of Dermatology, University of Muenster, Münster, Germany, ⁵Department of Pediatric Rheumatology and Immunology, University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany
Background/Purpose: The receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE) is a multi-ligand receptor expressed on various cells which interacts with a diverse class of ligands,…

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