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Epigenetics and Autoimmune Diseases [PDF]
Autoimmune Diseases, 2012 Epigenetics is defined as the study of all inheritable and potentially reversible changes in genome function that do not alter the nucleotide sequence within the DNA. Epigenetic mechanisms such as DNA methylation, histone modification, nucleosome positioning, and microRNAs (miRNAs) are essential to carry out key functions in the regulation of gene ...
Paula Quintero-Ronderos +1 more
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COVID GEAS: COVID-19 National Survey in Patients With Systemic Autoimmune Diseases [PDF]
Frontiers in Medicine, 2022 ObjectivesCOVID-19 outcomes in population with systemic autoimmune diseases (SAD) remain poorly understood. The aim was to examine demographic and clinical factors associated with COVID-19 infection in people with rheumatic disease.MethodsTwo phases ...
Borja Del Carmelo Gracia +7 more
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Coexistence of Pemphigus Vulgaris and Lichen Planus following COVID-19 Vaccination
Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine, 2022 SARS-CoV-2 vaccines were approved without long-term monitoring due to emergent situation and might have several side effects. Herein, we describe the first case with development of both LP and PV following COVID-19 vaccination.
Zeinab Aryanian +4 more
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An Unusual TEN-Like Presentation of Juvenile Bullous Pemphigoid: A Diagnostic Challenge
Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine, 2022 Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is an acquired autoimmune bullous disorder rarely seen in the pediatric population. It usually presents as large and tense bullae, predominantly distributed in the acral areas.
Zahra Nikyar +5 more
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Pregnancy outcomes in women with pemphigus exposed to rituximab before or during pregnancy
International Journal of Women's Dermatology, 2022 Background: . Rituximab (RTX) is an effective treatment for pemphigus; however, the drug labeling recommends not to use RTX within 1 year before conception. Objectives: .
Azin Dehghanimahmoudabadi, MD +6 more
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Coexistence of Neonatal Lupus Erythematous and Sturge–Weber Syndrome
Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine, 2021 Neonatal lupus erythematous (NLE) is a rare condition presented by lupus dermatitis shortly after birth or later following sun exposure. Sturge–Weber syndrome (SWS) is also an uncommon congenital condition characterized by extensive capillary ...
Zahra Nikyar +5 more
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Dysbiosis and probiotic applications in autoimmune diseases
, 2022 Several evidence in animal models and humans pointed to the involvement of oral and intestinal dysbiosis in the development of autoimmune diseases. Dysbiosis is associated with decreased bacterial function and diversity, as well as decreased beneficial ...
Salis, Larissa Vedovato Vilela de [UNESP] +7 more
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Future Science OA, 2021 Objectives: The presence of autoimmune events were recorded in patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors. Materials & Methods: Retrospective study in patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) during the period of 2012–2019.
Rafael A Schmerling +12 more
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Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases [PDF]
BioMed Research International, 2014 The term autoimmune rheumatic diseases (ARDs) encompasses a heterogeneous group of conditions characterized by joint involvement along with a wide spectrum of systemic manifestations. The most common ARDs are rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Nevertheless, all these conditions share similar pathophysiological mechanisms [
Anaya, Juan Manuel +3 more
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Autoimmune polyendocrine syndromes associated with autoimmune rheumatic diseases
, 2023 Autoimmune polyendocrine syndromes (APSs), also called autoimmune polyglandular syndromes, are a group of autoimmune diseases characterized by the co-occurrence of dysfunctions of several (at least two) endocrine glands.
Katarzyna Suchta +3 more
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