Persistent Vascular Collagen Accumulation Alters Hemodynamic Recovery from Chronic Hypoxia [PDF]
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is caused by narrowing and stiffening of the pulmonary arteries that increase pulmonary vascular impedance (PVZ). In particular, small arteries narrow and large arteries stiffen. Large pulmonary artery (PA) stiffness
Chesler, Naomi C. +5 more
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Characterization of Pulmonary Functional Abnormalities in Systemic Sclerosis Using Xenon MRI
ABSTRACT Background Xenon MRI is increasingly used to evaluate patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) and pulmonary hypertension (PH), both of which are common manifestations of systemic sclerosis (SSc). As such, Xe‐MRI may be suited to interrogate lung function impairment in SSc.
Dawson Shaver +11 more
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Esclerose sistêmica e sarcoidose Scleroderma and sarcoidosis
Os autores descrevem o caso de uma paciente com esclerose sistêmica (ES) - forma limitada - com comprometimento pulmonar tipo fibrose intersticial. Após sete anos sem acompanhamento, foram identificados gânglios mediastinais e esplenomegalia.
Fernanda Guidolin +4 more
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Transcriptional inhibition of type I collagen gene expression in scleroderma fibroblasts by the antineoplastic drug ecteinascidin 743. [PDF]
We previously showed that COL1A1 expression is up-regulated at the transcriptional level in systemic sclerosis (SSc) fibroblasts and that the CCAAT-binding factor (CBF) is involved in this increased expression.
Herrick, David J +3 more
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ABSTRACT Background Scleromyxedema (SMX) is a cutaneous mucinosis characterised by an abnormal accumulation of mucin in the skin and limited treatment options. Assessment of therapy response during treatment is challenging. Objectives Patients with SMX receiving high‐dose intravenous IVIg therapy were included to assess validity of the double modified ...
Julia K. Winkler, Alexander H. Enk
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Nintedanib for systemic sclerosis–associated interstitial lung disease [PDF]
BackgroundInterstitial lung disease (ILD) is a common manifestation of systemic sclerosis and a leading cause of systemic sclerosis-related death. Nintedanib, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, has been shown to have antifibrotic and antiinflammatory effects ...
Alves, Margarida +16 more
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Immunotherapy‐Related Cutaneous Toxicities in Melanoma: A Dermoscopic Perspective
Dermoscopy serves as a valuable tool in the everyday dermatological and oncological practice for melanoma patients, allowing for the prompt identification of immune‐related cutaneous toxicities and guiding clinicians toward appropriate therapeutic decisions.
Grażyna Kamińska‐Winciorek +3 more
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Review article: pathogenesis and clinical manifestations of gastrointestinal involvement in systemic sclerosis. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Gastrointestinal tract (GIT) involvement is a common cause of debilitating symptoms in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). There are no disease modifying therapies for this condition and the treatment remains symptomatic, largely owing to
Abraham +105 more
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Collalysin in therapy of patients with limited scleroderma
In the pathogenesis of scleroderma an essential role is played by intensive collagen biosynthesis, which causes the development of fibrotic-sclerotic lesions. In this connection, it is pathogenetically substantiated the use of agents, the effect of which is aimed at decreasing the synthesis and increasing the catabolism of collagen.
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Increased prevalence of anti-thyroid antibodies in patients with limited scleroderma
Thyroid dysfunction in the setting of systemic sclerosis (SSc) has been described previously. We aimed to determine the prevalence of anti-thyroid antibodies (ATA) in a large SSc cohort and to ascertain whether they are associated with distinct clinical phenotypes.A total of 138 patients with SSc [46 with diffuse (dSSc) and 92 with limited scleroderma (
Danielides, S. +6 more
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