scholarly journals The Expression and Clinical Significance of Different Forms of Mer Receptor Tyrosine Kinase in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huaqun Zhu ◽  
Xiaolin Sun ◽  
Lei Zhu ◽  
Fanlei Hu ◽  
Lianjie Shi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Disease Activity ◽  
Clinical Significance ◽  
Receptor Tyrosine Kinase ◽  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Healthy Subjects ◽  
Mrna Levels ◽  
Systemic Lupus ◽  
Real Time Quantitative Pcr ◽  
Cd163 Expression

Objective. To investigate the expression and clinical significance of trans-membrane MerTK (mMer) on circulating CD14+ monocytes/macrophages and soluble MerTK (sMer) levels in plasma in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).Method. 108 SLE patients and 42 healthy controls were recruited in this study. The expression of mMer on the surfaces of CD14+ monocytes/macrophages was evaluated by flow cytometry (FCM). The sMer levels were measured by ELISA. Real-time quantitative PCR was applied to evaluate the mRNA levels of MerTK and ADAM17.Results. Both mMer expression on CD14+ monocytes/macrophages and sMer levels in plasma significantly increased in SLE patients compared to healthy subjects. The frequency of anti-inflammatory MerTK expressing CD14+CD16+ monocytes decreased in SLE. mMer expression was positively correlated with CD163 expression on CD14+ cells. Both the mMer expression on CD14+ monocytes/macrophages and sMer levels in plasma were positively correlated with SLEDAI. Furthermore, more elevated mMer and sMer levels were found in patients with higher SLEDAI, presence of anti-SSA, anti-Sm autoantibodies, and lupus nephritis.Conclusion. Both mMer and sMer levels significantly increased in SLE and positively correlated with disease activity and severity. The upregulation of MerTK expression may serve as a biomarker of the disease activity and severity of SLE.

Elevated levels of IL-24 in systemic lupus erythematosus patients

Lupus ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 748-754 ◽  
Author(s):  
R C Li ◽  
J Guo ◽  
L C Su ◽  
A F Huang
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Disease Activity ◽  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Inflammatory Cytokine ◽  
Activity Index ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Mrna Levels ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Systemic Lupus ◽  
Good Ability

Objective This study aimed to assess IL-24 levels and their association with clinical manifestations in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Methods There were 75 patients with SLE and 58 healthy controls recruited in this study. Serum levels of IL-24 were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays, and mRNA levels of IL-24 were tested by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction . The area under the curve of the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used for diagnostic ability of the inflammatory cytokine. Results Serum IL-24 levels were significantly higher in SLE patients than that in healthy controls. SLE patients with nephritis had higher IL-24 levels than those without nephritis. Active SLE patients showed higher expression of IL-24 as compared to less active disease patients. The mRNA levels of IL-24 were much higher in SLE patients. Correlation analysis showed significant correlation between serum IL-24 levels and SLE disease activity index. In addition, ROC analysis may suggest good ability of serum IL-24 in differentiating SLE. Conclusion The inflammatory cytokine correlated with SLE disease activity, and may be involved in this disease pathogenesis.

Hepatitis A virus vaccination in childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus

Lupus ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 234-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Mertoglu ◽  
S Sahin ◽  
O F Beser ◽  
A Adrovic ◽  
K Barut ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Disease Activity ◽  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Healthy Subjects ◽  
Hepatitis A ◽  
Hepatitis A Virus ◽  
Activity Index ◽  
Childhood Onset ◽  
Systemic Lupus ◽  
Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Objectives: Vaccination of systemic lupus erythematosus patients with non-live vaccines may decrease vaccine-preventable infections and mortalities. In the present study, we aimed to compare the immunogenicity and safety of inactivated hepatitis A vaccination in childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus and healthy subjects. Methods: A total of 30 childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus and 39 healthy participants who were seronegative for hepatitis A received two doses of the hepatitis A vaccine in a 0- and 6-month schedule. Hepatitis A virus (HAV) IgG antibodies were measured before vaccination and 7 months after the vaccination. Results: Although anti-HAV IgG antibody titers after vaccination were found to be somewhat lower in children with systemic lupus erythematosus than that of the healthy subjects ( p < 0.05), the difference in seroconversion rate was insignificant between childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus patients ( n = 24/30, 80%) and healthy controls ( n = 33/39, 84.6%). There was no increase in median Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index (SLEDAI)-2K scores and anti-ds DNA levels after the vaccination procedure. Seroconversion rates in childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus patients were not affected by medication, high disease activity (SLEDAI-2K >6) and anti-ds DNA positivity. None of the patients experienced any flare or adverse reaction throughout the study. Conclusions: According to these results, we conclude that inactivated hepatitis A vaccine is safe and well tolerated in childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus patients, with no adverse events or increase in activity. Immunogenicity to the hepatitis A vaccine was adequate, with a seropositivity rate of 80%.

The Potential Role of Interferon-regulatory Factor 7 Among Taiwanese Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

2011 ◽  
Vol 38 (9) ◽  
pp. 1914-1919 ◽  
Author(s):  
LI-HSIN LIN ◽  
PIN LING ◽  
MING-FEI LIU
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Disease Activity ◽  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Type I ◽  
Mrna Levels ◽  
Regulatory Factor ◽  
Systemic Lupus ◽  
Increased Risk

Objective.Type I interferons (IFN), especially IFN-α, have been proposed to underlie the pathogenesis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Members of the IFN regulatory factor (IRF) family, which regulate IFN expression, have been implicated as risk factors for SLE. Our aims were to investigate the expression of IRF7 and its correlation with disease activity and to explore the association in Taiwanese patients between 2 genetic single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) of IRF7 and SLE.Methods.IRF7 messenger RNA (mRNA) levels were measured in peripheral blood mononuclear cells by real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction in 51 adult patients with SLE and 65 age-matched and sex-matched controls. Their serum IFN-α levels were determined by ELISA and the clinical manifestations were recorded at the same time. Two IRF7 SNP, rs1061501 and rs1061502, were examined by genotyping across 92 patients with SLE and 92 age and sex-matched healthy control subjects.Results.Compared with controls, the expression of IRF7 mRNA was significantly increased in patients with SLE and was positively correlated with both the serum level of IFN-α and lupus disease activity. The distribution of SNP rs1061501 by genotype (CC, CT, and TT) and by allele (C, T) was significantly different between the SLE and the control group (p = 0.028 for genotype and p = 0.009 for allele). There were no significant differences for SNP rs1061502.Conclusion.The results suggest that dysregulation of IRF7 might mediate an excessive production of IFN-α, which then exerts a crucial effect on the pathogenesis of human SLE. The IRF7 SNP rs1061501 TT genotype and T allele are enriched in Taiwanese patients with SLE and thus would seem to be associated with an increased risk of developing SLE.

scholarly journals Involvement of lncRNA IL21-AS1 in interleukin-2 and T follicular regulatory cell activation in systemic lupus erythematosus

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
He Hao ◽  
Shingo Nakayamada ◽  
Naoaki Ohkubo ◽  
Kaoru Yamagata ◽  
Mingzeng Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Disease Activity ◽  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Cell Activation ◽  
Mononuclear Cells ◽  
Interleukin 2 ◽  
T Cell Subsets ◽  
Mrna Levels ◽  
Systemic Lupus ◽  
Allelic Discrimination

Abstract Background The single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) rs62324212, located in IL21 antisense RNA 1 (IL21-AS1), has been identified as a genetic risk variant associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). We aimed to probe the characteristics of IL21-AS1 and explore its clinical relevance focusing on T helper subsets and disease activity in patients with SLE. Methods rs62324212 genotyping was determined using allelic discrimination by quantitative PCR. Gene expression in peripheral blood mononuclear cells and cell surface markers in CD4+ T cells were analyzed using PCR and flow cytometry. The association among IL21-AS1, CD4+ T cell subsets, and SLE disease activity was accessed. Results Ensembl Genome Browser analysis revealed that rs62324212 (C>A) was located in the predicting enhancer region of IL21-AS1. IL21-AS1 was expressed in the nucleus of CD4+ T and B cells, but its expression was decreased in patients with SLE. IL21-AS1 expression was positively correlated with mRNA levels of IL-2 but not IL-21, and it was associated with the proportion of activated T follicular regulatory (Tfr) cells. Furthermore, we observed a significant negative correlation between IL21-AS1 expression and disease activity in patients with SLE (n = 53, p < 0.05). Conclusion IL21-AS1 has an effect on disease activity through an involvement of IL-2-mediated activation of Tfr cells in SLE. Thus, targeting the IL21-AS1 may provide therapeutic approaches for SLE.

Involvement of lncRNA IL21-AS1 in Interleukin-2 and T Follicular Regulatory Cell Activation in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
He Hao ◽  
Shingo Nakayamada ◽  
Naoaki Ohkubo ◽  
Kaoru Yamagata ◽  
Mingzeng Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Disease Activity ◽  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Cell Activation ◽  
Mononuclear Cells ◽  
Interleukin 2 ◽  
T Cell Subsets ◽  
Mrna Levels ◽  
Systemic Lupus ◽  
Allelic Discrimination

Abstract Background The single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) rs62324212, located in IL21 antisense RNA 1 (IL21-AS1), has been identified as a genetic risk variant associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). We aimed to probe the characteristics of IL21-AS1 and explore its clinical relevance focusing T helper subsets and disease activity in patients with SLE. Methods rs62324212 genotyping was determined using allelic discrimination by quantitative PCR. Gene expression in peripheral blood mononuclear cells and cell surface markers in CD4+ T cells were analyzed using PCR and flow cytometry. The association among IL21-AS1, CD4+ T cell subsets and SLE disease activity were accessed. Results Ensembl Genome Browser analysis revealed that rs62324212 (C > A) was located in the predicting enhancer region of IL21-AS1. IL21-AS1 was expressed in the nucleus of CD4+ T and B cells, but its expression was decreased in patients with SLE. IL21-AS1 expression was positively correlated with mRNA levels of IL-2 but not IL-21, and it was associated with the proportion of activated T follicular regulatory (Tfr) cells. Furthermore, we observed a significant negative correlation between IL21-AS1 expression and disease activity in patients with SLE (n = 53, p < 0.05). Conclusion IL21-AS1 has an effect on disease activity through an impairment of IL-2-mediated activation of Tfr cell in SLE. Thus, targeting the IL21-AS1 may provide therapeutic approaches for SLE.

scholarly journals Altered Profile of Fecal Microbiota in Newly Diagnosed Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Egyptian Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Marian A. Gerges ◽  
Noura E. Esmaeel ◽  
Wafaa K. Makram ◽  
Doaa M. Sharaf ◽  
Manar G. Gebriel
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Gut Microbiota ◽  
Disease Activity ◽  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Healthy Subjects ◽  
Fecal Microbiota ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Systemic Lupus ◽  
Egyptian Patients

Background. Dysbiosis of gut microbiota could promote autoimmune disorders including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Clarifying this point would be of great importance in understanding the pathogenesis and hence the development of new strategies for SLE treatment. Aim. This study aimed to determine the fecal microbiota profile in newly diagnosed SLE patients compared to healthy subjects and to investigate the correlation of this profile with disease activity. Methods. Newly diagnosed SLE patients who fulfilled at least four of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria were enrolled during the study period. Patients with lupus were matched to healthy subjects. SLE activity was evaluated using the Systemic Lupus Disease Activity Index (SLEDAI-2K). Fresh fecal samples were collected from each subject. Genomic DNA was extracted from fecal samples. Quantitative real-time PCR was applied for quantitation of Firmicutes phylum, Bacteroidetes phylum, and Lactobacillus genus in comparison to the total fecal microbiota. Results of patients’ samples were compared to those of healthy subjects and were correlated to patients’ SLEDAI-2K score. Results. Twenty SLE patients’ samples were compared with 20 control samples. There was a significant alteration in SLE patients’ gut microbiota. A significantly lower ( p ≤ 0.001 ) Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes (F/B) ratio in SLE patients (mean ratio: 0.66%) compared to healthy subjects (mean ratio: 1.79%) was found. Lactobacillus showed a significant decrease in SLE patients ( p = 0.006 ) in comparison to healthy controls. An inverse significant correlation between SLEDAI-2K scores for disease activity and F/B ratio (r = −0.451; p = 0.04 ) was found. However, an inverse nonsignificant correlation between SLEDAI-2K scores for disease activity and Lactobacillus (r = −0.155; p = 0.51 ) was detected. Conclusion. Compared to healthy controls, recently diagnosed SLE Egyptian patients have an altered fecal microbiota profile with significant lowering of both F/B ratio and Lactobacillus abundance, which is weakly correlated with disease activity.

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