Abstract Number: 0515 • ACR Convergence 2021
The Extracellular Sulfatase-2 Inhibitor OKN-007 Abrogates TNF-α-induced Inflammatory Mediators in Human Rheumatoid Arthritis Synovial Fibroblasts
Background/Purpose: Recent unpublished findings from our lab show that the extracellular enzyme sulfatase-2 (Sulf-2) facilitates pro-inflammatory TNF-α signaling which activates rheumatoid arthritis synovial fibroblasts (RASFs).…Abstract Number: 0527 • ACR Convergence 2021
Role of Terminal Uridylyl Transferase 7 in TNF-α-Induced Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis Synovial Fibroblasts In Vitro
Background/Purpose: Terminal uridylyl transferase 7 (TUT7), also known as Zcchc6, is a zinc finger domain-containing protein responsible for terminal uridylation of miRNA, implicated in pre-miRNA…Abstract Number: 0931 • ACR Convergence 2021
Early Improvement in Disease Activity Indices Predicts Achievement of Long-term Clinical Remissions, ASDAS Inactive Disease and Low BASDAI with Normal CRP, During TNF-α-inhibitor Therapy in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis
Background/Purpose: As biologic agents including tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α inhibitors (TNFi) have been proven to improve enormously clinical outcomes for patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS),…Abstract Number: 0947 • ACR Convergence 2021
Cytokine Competent Gut-joint Migratory T Cells Contribute to Inflammation in the Joint
Background/Purpose: Although studies have identified the presence of gut-associated cells in the enthesis of joints affected by spondyloarthritis, a direct link through cellular transit between…Abstract Number: 0978 • ACR Convergence 2021
Immunological and Clinical Features of Untreated Juvenile Dermatomyositis Patients with Elevated Neopterin
Background/Purpose: Neopterin is a metabolic product of guanosine triphosphate, which is produced by macrophages upon stimulation with interferon-gamma from activated T helper cells. Despite the…Abstract Number: 1016 • ACR Convergence 2021
Assessment of Pre-Inflammatory Mesenchymal (PRIME) Cells as a Biomarker of Tumor Necrosis Factor-Induced Arthritis in Mice
Background/Purpose: Recently, CD45−CD31−Podoplanin (PDPN)+ synovial fibroblast-like cells, termed pre-inflammatory mesenchymal (PRIME) cells were found to be differentially expressed and circulate in the blood of rheumatoid…Abstract Number: 1219 • ACR Convergence 2021
Machine Learning Based Prediction Model for Responses of bDMARDs in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis
Background/Purpose: Few studies on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have generated machine learning models to predict biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDs) responses; however, these studies included insufficient…Abstract Number: 1338 • ACR Convergence 2021
Bimekizumab in Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis: 3-Year Results for Overall and Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitor (TNFi)-Naïve Populations from a Phase 2b Open-Label Extension Study
Background/Purpose: Bimekizumab (BKZ) is a monoclonal IgG1 antibody that selectively inhibits interleukin (IL)-17F and IL-17A, and has demonstrated clinical improvements in joint and skin outcomes…Abstract Number: 1429 • ACR Convergence 2021
ALPN-303, an Enhanced, Potent Dual BAFF/APRIL Antagonist Engineered by Directed Evolution for the Treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and Other B Cell-Related Diseases
Background/Purpose: B cell activating factor (BAFF) and a proliferation inducing ligand (APRIL) are TNF superfamily members that bind TACI (transmembrane activator and CAML interactor), BCMA…Abstract Number: 0041 • ACR Convergence 2021
Vascularized ‘Synovium-on-a-Chip’ – A Novel and Adaptable Model for Dissecting Inflammatory Biology Underlying Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a common multisystem inflammatory condition, affecting approximately 1% of the world population. The mechanisms underlying RA are still incompletely defined…Abstract Number: 1855 • ACR Convergence 2021
Up-regulation of TNFα Gene in Peripheral Blood Is Useful for Predicting the Development of Exercise-induced Pulmonary Hypertension, Which Is Early Stage of Pulmonary Vascular Disease Associated with Systemic Sclerosis
Background/Purpose: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is prominent as a vascular involvement of systemic sclerosis (SSc), which remains a leading cause of death in spite of current…Abstract Number: 0507 • ACR Convergence 2020
Comparison of Secukinumab versus Adalimumab Efficacy by Sex in Psoriatic Arthritis from a Phase 3b, Double-blinded, Randomized, Active-controlled Study
Background/Purpose: Lower efficacy to anti-tumor necrosis factor treatment has been reported in female patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) as compared to males in clinical registries.1…Abstract Number: 0573 • ACR Convergence 2020
Effects of Successive Switches of Two Different Biosimilars of Etanercept on Outcomes in Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases in Daily Practice
Background/Purpose: A single switch from an originator to a biosimilar product has been shown to be safe and effective in the treatment of rheumatic musculoskeletal…Abstract Number: 0801 • ACR Convergence 2020
The Comparative Effectiveness of Abatacept versus TNF Inhibitors in Patients Who Are ACPA Positive and Have the Shared Epitope: Results from a US National Observational Study
Background/Purpose: The HLA-DRB1 shared epitope (SE) is associated with joint destruction in ACPA+ patients (pts) with RA.1 In the Early AMPLE trial, among ACPA+ pts…Abstract Number: 0873 • ACR Convergence 2020
Impact of Skin Involvement on Disease Burden Among Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis: Data from the Corrona Psoriatic Arthritis/Spondyloarthritis Registry
Background/Purpose: When deciding to start patients with PsA on biologic therapy, rheumatologists may focus on skin involvement in addition to joint symptoms. The purpose of…
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