2024
Potential role of RhoA GTPase regulation in type interferon signaling in systemic lupus erythematosus
Fan W, Wei B, Chen X, Zhang Y, Xiao P, Li K, Zhang Y, Huang J, Leng L, Bucala R. Potential role of RhoA GTPase regulation in type interferon signaling in systemic lupus erythematosus. Arthritis Research & Therapy 2024, 26: 31. PMID: 38243295, PMCID: PMC10799493, DOI: 10.1186/s13075-024-03263-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmidesGTP PhosphohydrolasesHumansInterferon Type ILeukocytes, MononuclearLupus Erythematosus, SystemicPyridinesRho-Associated KinasesConceptsPeripheral blood mononuclear cellsRhoA GTPaseExpression levelsTreatment of SLEFunctions of RhoA.Knockdown of RhoAI IFN-stimulated genesSiRNA-mediated knockdownI interferonEnzyme-linked immunoassayIFN-stimulated genesGTPase signalingExpression levels of RhoASLE patientsLevels of RhoALupus erythematosusSLE peripheral blood mononuclear cellsGTPase regulatorHealthy controlsExpression of RhoAResponse pathwaysReporter gene assayRhoAType I IFN signalingSignal transducer
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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultEstradiolEstroneFemaleHumansHydroxyestronesLupus Erythematosus, SystemicMaleMenstrual CycleMiddle AgedPregnancyRadioimmunoassayReference ValuesConceptsSystemic 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 proteinsLymphocytes