2021
Chapter 11 Interferons and cytokines in SLE pathogenesis and therapy
Koumpouras F, Bucala R. Chapter 11 Interferons and cytokines in SLE pathogenesis and therapy. 2021, 169-180. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-820583-9.00015-4.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor Serves As an Upstream Regulator of NLRP3 Expression and Subsequent IL-1beta Production in Human Monocytes in Response to Lupus U1-snRNP Immune Complex
Shin M, Kang Y, Leng L, Bucala R, Kang I. Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor Serves As an Upstream Regulator of NLRP3 Expression and Subsequent IL-1beta Production in Human Monocytes in Response to Lupus U1-snRNP Immune Complex. The Journal Of Immunology 2017, 198: 210.3-210.3. DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.198.supp.210.3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMacrophage migration inhibitory factorMigration inhibitory factorIL-1β productionImmune complexesIL-1βHuman monocytesNLRP3 inflammasomeProduction of MIFExogenous MIFInhibitory factorMIF gene polymorphismsSerum MIF levelsLupus-prone miceSystemic lupus erythematosusExpression of NLRP3Subsequent tissue injuryIL-1beta productionNF-kB activationCaspase-1 activationMIF antagonistMIF levelsLupus patientsLupus erythematosusNLRP3 expressionAutoantibody production
2012
Role of MIF gene polymorphisms in systemic lupus erythematosus and prospects for therapeutic intervention
Bucala R. Role of MIF gene polymorphisms in systemic lupus erythematosus and prospects for therapeutic intervention. Arthritis Research & Therapy 2012, 14: a33. PMCID: PMC3467510, DOI: 10.1186/ar3967.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMIF gene polymorphismsSystemic lupus erythematosusLupus erythematosusGene polymorphismsTherapeutic interventionsErythematosus
1985
Determination of 16 alpha‐hydroxyestrone by radioimmunoassay in systemic lupus erythematosus
Lahita R, Bucala R, Bradlow H, Fishman J. Determination of 16 alpha‐hydroxyestrone by radioimmunoassay in systemic lupus erythematosus. Arthritis & Rheumatism 1985, 28: 1122-1127. PMID: 4052123, DOI: 10.1002/art.1780281007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSystemic lupus erythematosusActive diseaseLupus erythematosusInactive systemic lupus erythematosusVariety of seraInactive diseaseSLE patientsAntibody levelsComplement levelsRheumatic diseasesLaboratory criteriaAlpha-hydroxyestroneHormone levelsHealthy volunteersNormal controlsPatientsEstrogenic metabolitesNormal levelsDiseaseErythematosusSignificant increaseRadioimmunoassayPoor correlationMetabolitesHigh levelsIncreased Levels of 16α-Hydroxyestrone-Modified Proteins in Pregnancy and in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus*
BUCALA R, LAHITA R, FISHMAN J, CERAMI A. Increased Levels of 16α-Hydroxyestrone-Modified Proteins in Pregnancy and in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus*. The Journal Of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 1985, 60: 841-847. PMID: 3920233, DOI: 10.1210/jcem-60-5-841.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSystemic lupus erythematosusLupus erythematosusPregnant womenHigher mean levelsNormal womenAlpha-hydroxyestroneFemale hormonesNormal subjectsErythematosusNormal levelsElevated levelsMean levelsWomenLatter groupRed cellsLymphocyte proteinSimilar elevationsPregnancyOHEBasement membrane proteinsUseful indicatorLevelsPatientsModification of proteinsLymphocytesRole of Sex Steroids in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
LAHITA R, BUCALA R, BRADLOW H, FISHMAN J. Role of Sex Steroids in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Protides Of The Biological Fluids 1985, 33: 301-304. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-08-033215-4.50074-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSystemic lupus erythematosusPathogenesis of SLESex steroidsHydroxylation of estroneLower plasma androgenActive diseaseLupus erythematosusEstrogen metabolismAlpha-hydroxyestroneOxidation of testosteronePlasma androgensPotent estrogenDiseasePathogenesisSteroidsFemalesMalesMetabolismLow levelsErythematosusPatientsAndrogensEstrogenTestosteroneCell membrane
1983
Characterization of antisera to the addition product formed by the nonenzymatic reaction of 16α-hydroxyestrone with albumin
Bucala R, Cerami A. Characterization of antisera to the addition product formed by the nonenzymatic reaction of 16α-hydroxyestrone with albumin. Molecular Immunology 1983, 20: 1289-1292. PMID: 6656775, DOI: 10.1016/0161-5890(83)90159-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSystemic lupus erythematosusLupus erythematosusAutoimmune diseasesAlpha-hydroxyestroneHigh-titre antiseraLack of specificityCross-reactivity analysisPhenolic A-ringElevated levelsCharacterization of antiseraLow molar substitutionOHEAntiserumImmunochemical analysisHigh specificityAlbuminHigh affinity