The Alpha-Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone Induces Conversion of Effector T Cells into Treg Cells by Andrew W. Taylor, Darren J. Lee

“…Such α-MSH-treated T cells have immune regulatory activity and suppress hypersensitivity, autoimmune diseases, and graft rejection. Previous characterizations of the α-MSH-induced Treg cells showed that the cells are CD4+ T cells expressing the same levels of CD25 as effector T cells. …”
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Editorial: The expanding Frontiers of stem cells therapy in oral maxillo-facial engineering and regenerative medicine by Christiane L. Salgado, Christiane L. Salgado, Andrea Cochis, Elena M. Varoni, Rui Amaral Mendes, Rui Amaral Mendes, Rui Amaral Mendes, Rui Amaral Mendes

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SLE and Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma: A Case Series and Review of the Literature by Prajwal Boddu, Abdul S. Mohammed, Chandrahasa Annem, Winston Sequeira

“…Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multisystem autoimmune disorder punctuated by varied multiorgan complications all along the course of its natural history. …”
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Pancreatic Cancer and Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome: A Case Report by Daniela Oliveira, Vanessa Chaves, José Carlos Martins, Carlos Vaz, Miguel Bernardes, Jorge Almeida

“…Primary Sjögren syndrome (SS) is a chronic inflammatory systemic autoimmune disease with a high risk of malignancy development, namely, lymphoproliferative neoplasms. …”
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Genetic Basis of Sjögren's Syndrome. How Strong is the Evidence? by Juan-Manuel Anaya, Angélica María Delgado-Vega, John Castiblanco

“…Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is a late-onset chronic autoimmune disease (AID) affecting the exocrine glands, mainly the salivary and lachrymal. …”
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IL-17A and Th17 Cells in Lung Inflammation: An Update on the Role of Th17 Cell Differentiation and IL-17R Signaling in Host Defense against Infection by Hsing-Chuan Tsai, Sharlene Velichko, Li-Yin Hung, Reen Wu

“…The significance of Th17 cells and interleukin- (IL-)17A signaling in host defense and disease development has been demonstrated in various infection and autoimmune models. Numerous studies have indicated that Th17 cells and its signature cytokine IL-17A are critical to the airway’s immune response against various bacteria and fungal infection. …”
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Oral pemphigus vulgaris with one year follow-up and complete remission by Dineshkumar Thayalan, Rajkumar Krishnan, Rameshkumar Annasamy, Priyadharsini Nataraj, N. Indumathi

“…Pemphigus vulgaris is a chronic autoimmune disorder that usually presents with blister formation which are mucocutaneous in nature that causes excruciating erosions. …”
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Combination Treatment of C16 Peptide and Angiopoietin-1 Alleviates Neuromyelitis Optica in an Experimental Model by Yuanyuan Zhang, Kewei Tian, Hong Jiang, Beibei Wang, Shu Han

“…Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) is an autoimmune inflammatory demyelinating disease that mainly affects the spinal cord and optic nerve, causing blindness and paralysis in some individuals. …”
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Chemokines in Renal Diseases by Stephan Segerer, Peter J. Nelson

“…Therefore, it is not surprising that chemokines play important roles in a wide range of human diseases, including genetic immunodeficiencies, infections, autoimmune diseases, and malignant tumors. In this report, we have reviewed recent developments (since mid 2003) in chemokines in renal diseases. …”
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Development of Multiple Myeloma of the IgA Type in a Patient with Cold Agglutinin Disease: Transformation or Coincidence? by Øystein Sefland, Ulla Randen, Sigbjørn Berentsen

“…Cold agglutinin disease (CAD) is an autoimmune hemolytic anemia and a distinct, clonal bone marrow lymphoproliferative disorder, characterized in most cases by a monoclonal IgMκ serum protein. …”
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The Role of Pseudocereals in Celiac Disease: Reducing Nutritional Deficiencies to Improve Well-Being and Health by Carolina Caeiro, Caroline Pragosa, Marisa Carreira Cruz, Cidália Daniela Pereira, Sónia Gonçalves Pereira

“…Celiac disease or gluten-dependent enteropathy is a chronic autoimmune pathology triggered by dietary gluten in genetic predisposed individuals, mediated by transglutaminase 2 IgA autoantibodies and associated with a deteriorating immune and inflammatory response. …”
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From diagnosis to treatment: exploring the mechanisms underlying optic neuritis in multiple sclerosis by Bin Tong, Xin Zhang, Haijian Hu, Huayi Yang, Xifeng Wang, Maolin Zhong, Fan Yang, Fuzhou Hua

“…Abstract Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system, commonly causing sensory disturbances, motor weakness, impaired gait, incoordination and optic neuritis (ON). …”
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The clinicoserological spectrum of inflammatory myopathy in the context of systemic sclerosis and systemic lupus erythematosus by John D Pauling, Sarah Skeoch, Julie J Paik

“…Autoimmune rheumatic diseases (ARDs) are characterized by a pathological triad composed of autoimmunity/inflammation, microangiopathy, and aberrant tissue remodeling. …”
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Update on New Antigens in the Pathogenesis of Membranous Nephropathy by Maurizio Salvadori, Aris Tsalouchos

“…The remaining 30% were called secondary because they developed due to well-known diseases such as autoimmune diseases, tumours, infections, or drug assumptions. …”
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Updates in Refractory Status Epilepticus by Rohit Marawar, Maysaa Basha, Advait Mahulikar, Aaron Desai, Kushak Suchdev, Aashit Shah

“…A large proportion of NORSE cases are eventually found to have an autoimmune etiology needing immunomodulatory treatment. …”
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A Case of Spondyloarthritis in Patient Affected by Unicentric Castleman’s Disease Effectively Managed with Surgery Resection and Tocilizumab Treatment by M. Filippini, S. Cartella, O. Bonzanini, E. Morello, A. Tincani

“…Our experience seems to describe a new late-onset autoimmune disease (only 21 cases described in literature) potentially related to Castleman’s disease. …”
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Follicular Helper T Cells in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Why Should They Be Considered as Interesting Therapeutic Targets? by Matthieu Sawaf, Hélène Dumortier, Fanny Monneaux

“…Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by B cell hyperactivity leading to the production of autoantibodies, some of which having a deleterious effect. …”
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Update on Primary Biliary Cirrhosis by Jenny Heathcote

“…The etiology of PBC remains elusive; studies suggest that the interlobular bile duct destruction is immune based, and associated autoimmune diseases are common. …”
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Immune Dysfunction in Tourette Syndrome by Ishraga Elamin, Mark J. Edwards, Davide Martino

“…Moreover, TS patients have exhibited IgG3 and IgA dysgammaglobulinemia, which might predispose to recurrent infections and autoimmunity. To date, the association between TS and autoantibodies has not been demonstrated. …”
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A Case of Severe and Refractory Membranous Nephropathy Associated to Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid by Eric Mereniuk, Laura Sabbah, Jean-Paul Makhzoum

“…Primary membranous nephropathy (MN) and mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) are two autoimmune conditions with well-defined diagnostic and treatment guidelines. …”
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