Abstract Number: 2873 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
B-Cell activating Factor Genetic Variants in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Lupus Related Atherosclerosis
Background/Purpose: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic systemic autoimmune disease with an increased atherosclerotic risk compared to healthy population, partially explained by traditional cardiovascular…Abstract Number: 742 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
IgM Antibodies Against Malondialdehyde and Phosphorylcholine Are T Cell Dependent and Strong Protection Markers for Atherosclerosis in SLE
Background/Purpose: Atherosclerosis is characterized by activated immune competent cells and lipid oxidation, where two major epitopes forming adducts are phosphorylcholine (PC) and malondialdehyde (MDA).…