{"title":"The Pharmacological Potential of Resveratrol in Reducing Soft Tissue Damage in Osteoarthritis Patients.","authors":"Kuldeep Singh, Jeetendra Kumar Gupta, Shivendra Kumar","doi":"10.2174/1573397119666230911113134","DOIUrl":"10.2174/1573397119666230911113134","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that causes the cartilage and bone underneath the joint to break down. This causes pain and stiffness. Resveratrol, a polyphenolic compound found in various vegetables, fruits, and red wine, has been studied for its beneficial effects on osteoarthritis. Resveratrol has been shown to target a variety of pathways, including the NF-κB, PI3K/Akt, MAPK/ERK, and AMPK pathways. In particular, resveratrol has been studied for its potential use in treating osteoarthritis, and it has been shown to reduce inflammation, reduce cartilage degradation, and improve joint function. In this review, we discuss the evidence for the pharmacological use of resveratrol in minimizing soft tissue damage associated with osteoarthritis. We summarize the studies on how resveratrol has anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-apoptotic effects, as well as effects on cartilage degradation, osteoblast and synoviocyte proliferation, and cytokine production. We also discuss the possible mechanisms of action of resveratrol in osteoarthritis and its potential as a therapeutic agent. Finally, we discuss the potential risks and adverse effects of long-term resveratrol supplementation. Overall, resveratrol has been found to be a possible treatment for osteoarthritis because of its anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-apoptotic properties, and its ability to control the production of enzymes that break down cartilage, osteoblasts, and synoviocytes. Although numerous clinical studies have demonstrated resveratrol's efficacy as an osteoarthritis management agent, further long-term studies are needed to better understand the safety and potential benefits of using resveratrol for osteoarthritis management.</p>","PeriodicalId":11188,"journal":{"name":"Current rheumatology reviews","volume":" ","pages":"27-38"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10257708","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Potential Roles for B cells and Autoantibodies in Ankylosing Spondylitis.","authors":"Samaneh Soltani, Ahmadreza Jamshidi, Mahdi Mahmoudi, Elham Farhadi","doi":"10.2174/0115733971243468231012044909","DOIUrl":"10.2174/0115733971243468231012044909","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory rheumatic disease that predominantly affects young males. AS is a condition in which the spine and sacroiliac joints become inflamed. More specifically, most AS patients experience spine malformations over time, resulting in functional incapability. The etiopathogenesis of AS is a complex combination of genetic predisposition and environmental factors. Extensive studies on AS have revealed the central role of genetics and immune reactions in its etiology. However, an utmost agreement has yet to be created. The available evidence suggests that both autoinflammation and T-cell-mediated autoimmune processes have significant roles in the disease process of AS. So far, B cells have obtained moderately little attention in AS pathogenesis, primarily because of the absence of disease-defining autoantibodies. However, against general dogma, evidence is mounting showing B cell involvement. Disruptions depict this in circulating B cell populations, the increased expression of immunoglobulin (Ig)G, IgA, and IgM, and B cell infiltration within the axial skeleton of AS patients. Meanwhile, compared to many other inflammatory autoimmune disorders, AS has no disease-specific autoantibodies that help disease diagnosis. This study has provided an overview of the B lymphocytes and antibodies' role in AS pathogenesis. It also introduces autoantibodies that can be the prognosis and diagnosis biomarkers of AS.</p>","PeriodicalId":11188,"journal":{"name":"Current rheumatology reviews","volume":" ","pages":"157-164"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49689229","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Seham Abdallah Elazab, Wagenat Effat Elsayed, Nosaiba Mohammed Alrahim, Marwa Abdallah Elsaid, Samah Mohamed Akab, Alshimaa Ahmed Ezzat Mohammed Enayet, Maha Salah Eldin Mohamed, Sherien Abdallah Elazab, Marwa Mostafa Sonbol, Radwa Mohamed Fath Allah
{"title":"Relationship between Triglyceride-Glucose Index and Disease Activity and Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Rheumatoid Arthritis.","authors":"Seham Abdallah Elazab, Wagenat Effat Elsayed, Nosaiba Mohammed Alrahim, Marwa Abdallah Elsaid, Samah Mohamed Akab, Alshimaa Ahmed Ezzat Mohammed Enayet, Maha Salah Eldin Mohamed, Sherien Abdallah Elazab, Marwa Mostafa Sonbol, Radwa Mohamed Fath Allah","doi":"10.2174/0115733971259984230922054439","DOIUrl":"10.2174/0115733971259984230922054439","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>In rheumatoid arthritis (RA), insulin resistance (IR) is related to inflammatory markers, disease activity, and progression of atherosclerotic changes. Triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index is a relatively new indicator of IR.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between TyG index, disease activity and subclinical atherosclerosis (SCA) in RA patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The present case-control study included 100 RA patients and 50 age- and sex-matched healthy controls. All participants were subjected to careful history taking through clinical examination and standard laboratory assessment. The TyG index was calculated as TyG index = ln (Fasting triglyceride (mg/dL) × fasting glucose (mg/dL))/2. Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) measurement was done using B-mode ultrasound.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Patients had significantly higher TyG index as compared to controls. Patients with high disease activity had significantly higher frequency of extraarticular manifestations (39.6% <i>versus</i> 51.6%, p = 0.028), higher Larsen score (3.8 ± 1.3 <i>versus</i> 2.8 ± 1.2, <i>p</i> < 0.001), higher anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP) levels (median (IQR): 243.1 (205.0-408.0) U/ml <i>versus</i> 99.0 (78.0-332.5), <i>p</i> < 0.001), higher TyG index (4.8 ± 0.22 <i>versus</i> 4.67 ± 0.24, <i>p</i> = 0.006), and higher CIMT (0.87 ± 0.22 <i>versus</i> 0.77 ± 0.17 mm, <i>p</i> = 0.018). Patients with SCA had higher BMI (34.6 ± 6.2 <i>versus</i> 30.5 ± 5.3 Kg/m<sup>2</sup>, <i>p</i> < 0.001), higher Larsen score (3.7 ± 1.4 <i>versus</i> 3.1 ± 1.3, <i>p</i> = 0.028) and higher TyG index (4.89 ± 0.23 <i>versus</i> 4.64 ± 0.19, <i>p</i> < 0.001). Binary logistic regression analysis identified patients' age (OR (95% CI): 0.94 (0.89-0.99), <i>p</i> = 0.018), Larsen score (OR (95% CI): 1.93 (1.32-2.82), p = <0.001), anti-CCP (OR (95%): 1.04 (1.02-1.07), <i>p</i> = 0.032), and TyG index (OR (95% CI): 22.67 (2.14-240.4), <i>p</i> = 0.01) as significant predictors of high disease activity in multivariate analysis.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>IR estimated by the TyG index is related to disease activity and SCA in RA patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":11188,"journal":{"name":"Current rheumatology reviews","volume":" ","pages":"191-199"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49689230","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shahrzad Habibi Ghahfarrokhi, Saeid Heidari-Soureshjani, Catherine M T Sherwin, Zahra Azadegan-Dehkordi
{"title":"Efficacy and Mechanisms of <i>Silybum Marianum</i>, Silymarin, and Silibinin on Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis Symptoms: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Shahrzad Habibi Ghahfarrokhi, Saeid Heidari-Soureshjani, Catherine M T Sherwin, Zahra Azadegan-Dehkordi","doi":"10.2174/0115733971266397231122080247","DOIUrl":"10.2174/0115733971266397231122080247","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA) are the most common forms of skeletal disease worldwide.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The current systematic review investigated the mechanisms of <i>Silybum marianum</i>, silymarin, and silibinin on RA and OA symptoms.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The PRISMA 2020 statement was used for reporting Items in this systematic review. The result was a list of five databases, including Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Embase, PubMed, and Scopus. After determining the inclusion and exclusion criteria, of 437 records identified, 21 studies were eligible. The data were extracted from the studies and imported into an Excel form, and finally, the effects, outcomes, and associated mechanisms were surveyed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong><i>Silybum marianum</i> and its main constituents revealed immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-apoptotic properties in humans and laboratory animals. Moreover, they protect the joints against the cartilage matrix's hypocellularity and fibrillation, reduce synovitis, and inhibit degeneration of aggrecan and collagen-II in human chondrocytes. They also, through reducing inflammatory cytokines, show an analgesic effect. Although silymarin and silibinin have low absorption, their bioavailability can be increased with nanoparticles.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In experimental studies, <i>Silybum marianum</i>, silymarin, and silibinin revealed promising effects on RA and OA symptoms. However, more clinical studies are needed in this field to obtain reliable results and clinical administration of these compounds.</p>","PeriodicalId":11188,"journal":{"name":"Current rheumatology reviews","volume":" ","pages":"414-425"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139680908","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Correlation between Quality of Life and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate with Disease Activity in Rheumatoid Arthritis.","authors":"Ashaq Parrey, Manzoor Koka, Mohd Ismail","doi":"10.2174/0115733971276855231208103527","DOIUrl":"10.2174/0115733971276855231208103527","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Inflammatory markers are crucial in diagnosing and monitoring rheumatoid arthritis. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) live with constant pain that limits their daily activities. Our study highlights the effects of disease activity on the quality of life in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Swollen joint count (SJC), tender joint count (TJC), and visual activity scale (VAS) were utilized to acquire patients' subjective feelings of wellness and their performance of routine daily activities to determine the disease activity. The patient's erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) was measured at the clinical hematology laboratory using the Westergren method. The Quality of Life was rated on a scale of 1 to 10.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Our study found that disease activity is inversely proportional to the quality of life. Out of 111 patients, 3 (2.7%) were in remission, 1 (0.9%) had mild disease, 51 (45.9%) had moderate disease, and 56 (50.5%) had high disease activity. The ESR was normal (<20) in 11 patients (9.9%), moderately elevated (20-50) in 56 (50.5%) patients, and very high (>50) in 44 (39.6%) patients. The study revealed that 66% of patients in remission had normal, while 33% had moderately elevated ESR. 12.5% of patients with moderate disease activity had normal ESR, and none with high disease activity had normal ESR. Of 44 patients with high ESR, 7 had moderate disease activity, and 37 had high disease activity. In our study, 60% of patients had a less than 50% quality of life compared to patients with pre-arthritis.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>High disease activity affects the productivity and quality of life in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Assessing the impact of different interventions on the QOL should be an essential task that can help define a holistic and integrative treatment and rehabilitation model for RA patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":11188,"journal":{"name":"Current rheumatology reviews","volume":" ","pages":"563-568"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139905321","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Priyanka Kumari, Raj K Shirumalla, Vijay Bhalla, Md Sabir Alam
{"title":"New Emerging Aspect of Herbal Extracts for the Treatment of Osteoporosis: Overview.","authors":"Priyanka Kumari, Raj K Shirumalla, Vijay Bhalla, Md Sabir Alam","doi":"10.2174/0115733971273691231121131455","DOIUrl":"10.2174/0115733971273691231121131455","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>As the global population ages, osteoporosis is becoming a more common silent disease. Osteoporosis is characterized by decreased bone quality and strength, which increases the risk of fragility fractures in the elderly. According to estimates, 50% of women eventually suffer from an osteoporotic fracture. Due to increasing disability, more frequent hospital hospitalizations, and most critically, fragility fractures have been linked to a reduced quality of life. Osteoporotic fractures have been linked to an increased mortality risk; and must be considered in awareness as a serious health concern. There are anti-osteoporotic medications available that improve bone quality. Considering the availability of various treatment options, still there are a lot of underserved needs in the treatment of fractures and osteoporosis. For example, the application of natural products and herbal resources for fracture healing, because of the androgen-like and antioxidant characteristics of the plants, they can play a crucial for accelerating the repair of bone fractures. In this article, we'll discuss the herbal remedies that are essential for treating osteoporosis (bone disease).</p>","PeriodicalId":11188,"journal":{"name":"Current rheumatology reviews","volume":" ","pages":"361-372"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139086335","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comparison of Different Treatment Regimens for Long-term Improvement of Renal Function in Patients with Henoch-Schönlein Purpura: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Razieh Reicy, Mohsen Jari","doi":"10.2174/1573397119666230825163008","DOIUrl":"10.2174/1573397119666230825163008","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Backgrounds: </strong>Henoch-Schönlein purpura (IgA vasculitis) is the most common childhood vasculitis, one of its complications is renal involvement. However, several treatment regimens have been proposed to improve renal function in the long term, but which drug regimen can be most effective is still controversial.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study was a systematic review. In order to find evidence related to the purpose of this study, databases including Google Scholar, Web of Science, ProQuest and Medline via PubMed, and Scopus were searched with the appropriate keywords. QUADAS-2 (a Quality Assessment tools for Diagnostic Accuracy Studies) checklist was also used to evaluate the quality of studies. Based on the keywords used in reviewing the information sources of scientific articles, in the first stage, 86 studies were included in the review. Taking into account characteristics such as lack of homogeneity with the objectives of the present study, finally, 11 studies were selected for analysis and final evaluation.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 11 studies, including 722 patients in the age range of 5.5 to 9.9 years with HSP were included in the study. The follow-up period of the patients varied from 6 months to 16 years in terms of examining the treatment process. In terms of study type, 7 studies were conducted as prospective or retrospective (non-interventional) cohorts and 4 studies as randomized clinical trials. The treatment regimen of injectable methylprednisolone followed by oral prednisolone resulted in a long-term recovery of 79.2% (95% confidence interval between 0.66% and 88.2%); however, the need for additional immunosuppressive in two studies was mentioned as 38% and 46.1%, respectively. In the therapeutic regimen of oral methylprednisolone alone, a significant improvement in long-term renal function was achieved in comparison with placebo. Administration of injectable methylprednisolone followed by cyclosporine A had the highest effectiveness in terms of improving renal function in the long term.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Regimes based on the administration of prednisolone (either oral or injectable, either as a single drug or as a combination) lead to long-term improvement of renal function in patients with HSP, but the use of other immunosuppressive drugs such as cyclosporine A, of course, with optimizing the drug dose can lead to a significant improvement in the clinical performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":11188,"journal":{"name":"Current rheumatology reviews","volume":" ","pages":"57-64"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10216600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An Exploration of Some Predictors of Quality of Life-Related to the Innate Immune System, Inflammation, and Disease Activity in Patients with Behcet's Syndrome: An Analytical Cross-sectional Study.","authors":"Amir Hossein Faghfouri, Seyyed Morteza Seyyed Shoura, Shahab Papi, Alireza Khabbazi, Behzad Baradaran, Mohaddeseh Badpeyma, Elnaz Faghfuri","doi":"10.2174/1573397119666230907101558","DOIUrl":"10.2174/1573397119666230907101558","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Behçet's disease (BD) has a growing prevalence in Silk Road countries. The aim of our cross-sectional study was to explore the clinical and molecular predictors of quality of life in BD patients.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>One hundred and fifty consecutive Iranian BD patients with an age range between 20-50 years were included. The Leeds Behçet's disease quality of life (BDQoL) in Persian form was fulfilled to evaluate the quality of life. Anthropometric measurements were carried out using the calibrated scales. Iranian Behcet's Disease Dynamic Activity Measure (IBDDAM), Behcet's disease current activity form (BDCAF), and Total Inflammatory Activity Index (TIAI) were used to assess BD activity. mRNA expression of toll-like receptors 2 and 4 (TLR2 and TLR4) and tumor-necrosis-factor-alpha (TNF-α) levels in serum were measured by real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and ELISA, respectively. Multiple linear backward regression at <i>P</i> = 0.1 was used to study the potential predictors of quality of life.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>TLR2 and BDCAF were shown to be the most important predictors of quality of life in BD patients by 22%. There were positive associations between them (β = 0.326, <i>p</i> = 0.013 for BDCAF; β = 0.366, <i>p</i> = 0.006 for TLR2) and BDQoL value.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Higher TLR2 expression as a key protein in recognizing pathogens by innate immunity and BDCAF value as a comprehensive BD assessing scale contribute to poor quality of life among BD patients. Emphasizing therapeutically, approaches associated with lower TLR2 expression and BDCAF value can be considered in future studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":11188,"journal":{"name":"Current rheumatology reviews","volume":" ","pages":"200-207"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10199773","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anna M Sukhanova, Mariam A Gilavian, Elizaveta V Melnik, Evgenia V Shikh, Alexey E Petukhov, Vladimir I Gegechkori, Sergey P Dementev, Alexander M Vlasov, Galina V Ramenskaya
{"title":"An Overview of Adalimumab Therapy for Ankylosing Spondylitis.","authors":"Anna M Sukhanova, Mariam A Gilavian, Elizaveta V Melnik, Evgenia V Shikh, Alexey E Petukhov, Vladimir I Gegechkori, Sergey P Dementev, Alexander M Vlasov, Galina V Ramenskaya","doi":"10.2174/0115733971289295240223095751","DOIUrl":"10.2174/0115733971289295240223095751","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease known for causing pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility in the axial skeleton. Adalimumab, a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor, has emerged as a promising therapeutic option for AS.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This systematic review involved a comprehensive search of randomized controlled trials related to AS treatment, conducted in major databases such as MEDLINE, Google Scholar, and PubMed. The search terms encompassed ankylosing spondylitis, adalimumab, methotrexate, other non-biologic DMARDs, glucocorticoids, NSAIDs, and analgesics. A total of 14 randomized controlled trials with 4,500 participants were included in the review.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The review's results revealed that adalimumab demonstrated notable superiority when compared to a placebo. It effectively reduced disease activity, improved physical function, and lowered inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein and erythrocyte sedimentation rate. Adalimumab demonstrated a favorable safety profile, with adverse events comparable to those observed with placebo.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Based on the results, adalimumab is deemed an effective treatment for AS, showcasing its potential as a first-line therapeutic option. Notably, no significant increase in adverse events was observed compared to placebo. However, the conclusion emphasizes the need for further studies with extended follow-up durations to ascertain the long-term efficacy and safety of adalimumab in AS management. This systematic review provides valuable insights supporting the use of adalimumab in the treatment of AS and underscores the importance of ongoing investigations into its long-term effects to optimize its clinical utilization in AS patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":11188,"journal":{"name":"Current rheumatology reviews","volume":" ","pages":"501-513"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11340288/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139982612","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Panniculitis: A Cardinal Sign of Autoinflammation.","authors":"Tiago Borges, Sérgio Silva","doi":"10.2174/0115733971254702231020060633","DOIUrl":"10.2174/0115733971254702231020060633","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Panniculitis was first described in the nineteenth century and is characterized by inflammation of the subcutaneous fat. It may be categorized in septal or lobular subtypes, but other histopathological features (e.g., presence of vasculitis, nature of inflammatory infiltrates, characteristics of fat necrosis) are also important for diagnostic purposes. Clinically, panniculitis is characterized by the presence of subcutaneous nodules, and both ulcerative and nonulcerative clinical subtypes have been proposed. In this review, we aimed to describe the occurrence of panniculitis in autoinflammatory disorders (AIDs) and related diseases. Among monogenic AIDs, panniculitis is common in IFN-mediated disorders. Panniculitis is a distinctive feature in proteasome-associated autoinflammatory syndromes (PRAAS), including chronic atypical neutrophilic dermatosis with lipodystrophy and elevated temperature (CANDLE) syndrome and Nakajo-Nishimura syndrome. On the other hand, erythema nodosum corresponds to the most common clinical form of panniculitis and is common in polygenic AIDs, such as Behçet's syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, and sarcoidosis. Cytophagic histiocytic panniculitis, lipoatrophic panniculitis of children, and otulipenia are rare disorders that may also present with inflammation of the subcutaneous fat. Therefore, panniculitis can identify a specific subgroup of patients with AIDs and may potentially be regarded as a cardinal sign of autoinflammation.</p>","PeriodicalId":11188,"journal":{"name":"Current rheumatology reviews","volume":" ","pages":"350-360"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71421576","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}