Recognition of ZnT8, Proinsulin, and Homologous MAP Peptides in Sardinian Children at Risk of T1D Precedes Detection of Classical Islet Antibodies by Magdalena Niegowska, Daniela Paccagnini, Carla Mannu, Clara Targhetta, Marco Songini, Leonardo A. Sechi

“…Being MAP easily transmitted to humans with infected cow’s milk and detected in retail infant formulas, MAP epitopes could be present in extensively hydrolyzed formula and act as antigens stimulating β-cell autoimmunity.…”
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High-Yield Generation of Glucose-Responsive Pseudoislets From Murine Insulinoma Cells for Studies and Longitudinal Monitoring of Graft Survival by Grisell C. Gonzalez, Chris M. Li, Ilaria Pasolini, Sophia I. Pete, Connor Verheyen, Sofia M. Vignolo, Teresa De Toni, Aaron A. Stock, Alice A. Tomei

“…After subcutaneous implantation, we show capability to monitor graft survival in immunodeficient mice, recurrence of autoimmunity in non-obese diabetic mice, and allorejection in C57BL/6 mice. …”
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lncRNA IGHCγ1 Acts as a ceRNA to Regulate Macrophage Inflammation via the miR-6891-3p/TLR4 Axis in Osteoarthritis by Pengjun Zhang, Jianmei Sun, Caihong Liang, Bingjie Gu, Yang Xu, Hongying Lu, Bo Cao, Hao Xu

“…Accumulating data have implicated that long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) plays an important role in osteoarthritis (OA), which may function as a competitive endogenous RNA (ceRNA) of microRNAs (miRNAs). lncRNA IGHCγ1 has been demonstrated to regulate inflammation and autoimmunity. Nonetheless, the altering effect of IGHCγ1 in OA remains unclear. …”
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CpG Oligodeoxynucleotides Inhibit RANKL-Induced Osteoclast Formation by Upregulating A20 Deubiquitinase in RAW 264.7 Cells by Seong-Kyu Kim, Jung-Yoon Choe, Ki-Yeun Park

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Why is it so difficult to understand why we don’t understand human systemic lupus erythematosus? Contemplating facts, conflicts, and impact of “the causality cascade paradigm”... by Ole Petter Rekvig, Ole Petter Rekvig

“…Classification criteria, autoimmunity, DNA structures, and anti-dsDNA antibodies are integrated aspects in this discussion.…”
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Haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplantation using post-transplant cyclophosphamide in patients with inborn errors of immunity: Experience in a reference center in Colomb... by Diego Medina, Jhonier Orlando Castro, David Esteban Castro, Estefanía Beltrán, Eliana Manzi, Alexis Antonio Franco, Manuela Olaya

“…Inborn errors of immunity is a diverse group of rare diseases caused by over 400 genetic mutations affecting the immune system and increasing infection susceptibility, autoimmunity, and malignancy. Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation offers a curative option for some inborn errors of immunity, with haploidentical donors providing a viable alternative when identical donors are unavailable. …”
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Differential Production of Midkine and Pleiotrophin by Innate APCs upon Stimulation through Nucleic Acid-Sensing TLRs by Elias A. Said, Sumaya Al-Dughaishi, Wadha Al-Hatmi, Iman Al-Reesi, Mohammed S. Al-Balushi, Atika Al-Bimani, Juma Z. Al-Busaidi, Marwa Al-Riyami, Murtadha Al-Khabori, Salam Al-Kindi, Francesco A. Procopio, Shadia Al-Sinawi, Aliyaa Al-Ansari, Crystal Y. Koh, Khalid Al-Naamani, Ali A. Al-Jabri

“…This highlights the potentially important role of iAPCs in angiogenesis, tumors, infections, and autoimmunity through the differential production of MK and PTN upon TLR triggering.…”
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The Association of Thyroid Hormone Changes with Inflammatory Status and Prognosis in COVID-19 by Ceyda Dincer Yazan, Can Ilgin, Onur Elbasan, Tugce Apaydin, Saida Dashdamirova, Tayfun Yigit, Uluhan Sili, Aysegul Karahasan Yagci, Onder Sirikci, Goncagul Haklar, Hulya Gozu

“…Therefore, in this study, we aimed to evaluate the thyroid function status and thyroid autoimmunity in COVID-19 patients. Material and Method. 205 patients were included. …”
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Porphyromonas gingivalis associates with the presence of anti-citrullinated protein antibodies, but not with the onset of arthritis: studies in an at-risk population by Helga Westerlind, Linda Mathsson-Alm, Alexandra Circiumaru, Aase Hensvold, Karin Lundberg, Jan Potempa, Yogan Kisten, Charlotte De Vries, Marina Dehara, Barbara Potempa

“…Hence, Pg infection can be linked to the presence of RA-specific autoimmunity, ACPA, and musculoskeletal symptoms, but not to further development of arthritis in this at-risk population.…”
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Systematic literature review on Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition (CPPD) nomenclature: condition elements and clinical states— A Gout, Hyperuricaemia and Crystal-Associated Disease... by Georgios Filippou, Antonella Adinolfi, Emilio Filippucci, Nicola Dalbeth, Robert Terkeltaub, Tristan Pascart, Edoardo Cipolletta, Silvia Sirotti, Charlotte Jauffret, Sara Tedeschi, Daniele Cirillo, Luca Ingrao, Alessandro Lucia

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Exploring the clinical profiles and management of juvenile dermatomyositis in Africa: a survey of African rheumatology care providers by Jessica Perfetto, Laura B. Lewandowski, Dawn M. Wahezi, Vanessa Ogega, Joan Ahimbisibwe, Kate Webb, Christiaan Scott, Angela Migowa

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Secukinumab in the treatment of psoriatic arthritis: efficacy and safety results through 3 years from the year 1 extension of the randomised phase III FUTURE 1 trial by Philip J Mease, Arthur Kavanaugh, Andreas Reimold, Hasan Tahir, Jürgen Rech, Stephen Hall, Piet Geusens, Pascale Pellet, Evie Maria Delicha, Shephard Mpofu, Luminita Pricop

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Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals the dysfunctional characteristics of PBMCs in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Jindong Zhao, Jindong Zhao, Jindong Zhao, Zhaohui Fang, Zhaohui Fang, Zhaohui Fang

“…IntroductionType 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a disease that involves autoimmunity. However, how immune cells function in the peripheral blood remains unclear. …”
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Sex-specific alterations in creatine metabolism in cellular compartments of peripheral blood leukocytes in type 1 diabetes by Nina Alchujyan, Elena Aghajanova, Nina Movsesyan, Arthur Melkonyan, Artashes Guevorkian, Armen Andreasyan, Margarita Hovhannisyan

“…Further extensive studies in this area may provide insights into potential strategies to control metabolism in T1D to counteract autoimmunity and immune dysregulation, and may also serve as a basis for the development of targeted therapeutic interventions.…”
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An exploratory analysis of differences in serum protein expression by sex in patients with systemic sclerosis associated interstitial lung disease by Giuliana Cerro-Chiang, Matthew Ayres, Alejandro Rivas, Sarah J. Parker, Mitra Mastali, Peter Chen, Jennifer E. Van Eyk, Paul J. Wolters, Francesco Boin, Tanzira Zaman

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Connecting The Dots: The Impact Of Subclinical Hypothyroidism On Female Subfertility And Obesity by Naila Ashfaq, Warda Hussain, Mugheera Hussain, Neelam Saba, Asma Muddasir, Jawairiah Liaqat

“…The prevalence of thyroid dysfunction and autoimmunity in women with history of miscarriage or subfertility. …”
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Targeted detection of endogenous LINE-1 proteins and ORF2p interactions by Mathias I. Nielsen, Justina C. Wolters, Omar G. Rosas Bringas, Hua Jiang, Luciano H. Di Stefano, Mehrnoosh Oghbaie, Samira Hozeifi, Mats J. Nitert, Alienke van Pijkeren, Marieke Smit, Lars ter Morsche, Apostolos Mourtzinos, Vikram Deshpande, Martin S. Taylor, Brian T. Chait, John LaCava

“…Abstract Background Both the expression and activities of LINE-1 (L1) retrotransposons are known to occur in numerous cell-types and are implicated in pathobiological contexts such as aging-related inflammation, autoimmunity, and in cancers. L1s encode two proteins that are translated from bicistronic transcripts. …”
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Extracellular HMGB1 blockade inhibits tumor growth through profoundly remodeling immune microenvironment and enhances checkpoint inhibitor-based immunotherapy by Coraline Radermecker, Pascale Hubert, Patrick Roncarati, Stephanie Demoulin, Charlotte Pilard, Marie Ancion, Celia Reynders, Thomas Lerho, Diane Bruyere, Alizee Lebeau, Margot Meunier, Marie-Julie Nokin, Elodie Hendrick, Olivier Peulen, Philippe Delvenne, Michael Herfs

“…Background High-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) is a multifunctional redox-sensitive protein involved in various intracellular (eg, chromatin remodeling, transcription, autophagy) and extracellular (inflammation, autoimmunity) processes. Regarding its role in cancer development/progression, paradoxical results exist in the literature and it is still unclear whether HMGB1 mainly acts as an oncogene or a tumor suppressor.Methods HMGB1 expression was first assessed in tissue specimens (n=359) of invasive breast, lung and cervical cancer and the two distinct staining patterns detected (nuclear vs cytoplasmic) were correlated to the secretion profile of malignant cells, patient outcomes and the presence of infiltrating immune cells within tumor microenvironment. …”
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