... ( p = 0.01) higher DBP than anti-CCP2 negative first-degree relatives. Conclusion: In first-degree relatives without RA, ACPA positivity is associated with higher SBP and DBP. Subclinical autoimmune processes and ACPA may play a role in the vascular changes potentially leading to hypertension prior...

... pathogenesis event in lupus nephritis and the local production of both cytokines and chemokines triggers glomerular inflammation, which ultimately leads to irreversible renal damage [ 4 ]. New Zealand Black/White (NZB/W) F1 female mice spontaneously develop autoimmune disease as they age, which...

... advertised or of their effectiveness, quality or safety. The publisher and the editor(s) disclaim responsibility for any injury to persons or property resulting from any ideas, methods, instructions or products referred to in the content or advertisements. Autoimmunity Renal transplantation Chronic...

...Kunihiro Ichinose; Eiji Kawasaki; Katsumi Eguchi Type 1 diabetes mellitus is an autoimmune disease characterized by progressive destruction of pancreatic beta cells by genetic and environmental factors which leads to an absolute dependence of insulin for survival and maintenance of health. Although...

...Lionel Rostaing; Anne Modesto; Jean Marc Cisterne; Jacques Izopet; Françoise Oksman; Michel Duffaut; Michel Abbal; Dominique Durand The aims of this prospective study were to assess the frequency of serological markers of autoimmunity and cryoglobulins in renal transplant (RT) patients presenting...