1997
The transcriptional activator Sp1, a novel autoantigen
Spain T, Sun R, Gradzka M, Lin S, Craft J, Miller G. The transcriptional activator Sp1, a novel autoantigen. Arthritis & Rheumatism 1997, 40: 1085-1095. PMID: 9182919, DOI: 10.1002/art.1780400613.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTranscriptional activator Sp1Novel autoantigenComplex of DNAGC-rich sequencesActivator Sp1Undifferentiated connective tissue diseaseSp1 proteinTranscription activatorConnective tissue diseaseExtractable nuclear antigensEpstein-Barr virusSp1Nuclear extractsCellular DNAMalar rashAntinuclear antibodiesClinical characteristicsProteinDNARaynaud's phenomenonTissue diseaseAutoantigenic proteinsAutoimmune seraElectrophoretic mobilityAutoantigens
1996
Anti-U5 Small Nuclear Ribonucleoprotein (snRNP) Antibodies: A Rare Anti-U snRNP Specificity
Okano Y, Targoff I, Oddis C, Fujii T, Kuwana M, Tsuzaka K, Hirakata M, Mimori T, Craft J, Medsger T. Anti-U5 Small Nuclear Ribonucleoprotein (snRNP) Antibodies: A Rare Anti-U snRNP Specificity. Clinical Immunology 1996, 81: 41-47. PMID: 8808640, DOI: 10.1006/clin.1996.0155.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSpliceosomal snRNPs Autoantibodies
Peng S, Craft J. Spliceosomal snRNPs Autoantibodies. 1996, 774-782. DOI: 10.1016/b978-044482383-0/50119-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConnective tissue diseaseAntinuclear antibody testAnti-snRNP antibodiesTissue diseaseSystemic lupus erythematosusImmunofluorescent antinuclear antibody testAnti-Sm specificityLupus erythematosusClinical presentationRheumatological diseasesAutoantibodiesAntibody testDiseaseRNA epitopeAntibodiesSpecificityErythematosusIntensive efforts
1995
Molecular Structure and Function of Autoantigens in Systemic Sclerosis
Lee B, Craft J. Molecular Structure and Function of Autoantigens in Systemic Sclerosis. International Reviews Of Immunology 1995, 12: 129-144. PMID: 7650417, DOI: 10.3109/08830189509056708.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntigens, NuclearAutoantigensChromosomal Proteins, Non-HistoneDNA HelicasesDNA Topoisomerases, Type IDNA-Binding ProteinsDNA-Directed RNA PolymerasesEndoribonucleasesExoribonucleasesExosome Multienzyme Ribonuclease ComplexHumansKinetochoresKu AutoantigenNuclear ProteinsPol1 Transcription Initiation Complex ProteinsRibonucleoproteinsScleroderma, SystemicTranscription Factors
1993
Identification of autoantibodies to RNA polymerase II. Occurrence in systemic sclerosis and association with autoantibodies to RNA polymerases I and III.
Hirakata M, Okano Y, Pati U, Suwa A, Medsger TA, Hardin JA, Craft J. Identification of autoantibodies to RNA polymerase II. Occurrence in systemic sclerosis and association with autoantibodies to RNA polymerases I and III. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 1993, 91: 2665-2672. PMID: 8390487, PMCID: PMC443330, DOI: 10.1172/jci116505.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSystemic sclerosisII antibodiesAnti-RNA polymerase II antibodiesLimited cutaneous diseaseConnective tissue diseaseIdentification of autoantibodiesSera of patientsIndirect immunofluorescence studiesHuman serumTissue diseaseCutaneous diseaseNormal controlsAutoantibodiesSclerosisPatientsHuman antibodiesRNA polymerase IIClinical perspectiveMonoclonal antibodiesAntibodiesSerumRNA polymerase IImmunofluorescence studiesImmunodepletion studiesFurther studies
1991
PBC 95K, a 95‐kilodalton nuclear autoantigen in primary biliary cirrhosis
Evans J, Reuben A, Craft J. PBC 95K, a 95‐kilodalton nuclear autoantigen in primary biliary cirrhosis. Arthritis & Rheumatism 1991, 34: 731-736. PMID: 2053918, DOI: 10.1002/art.1780340614.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary biliary cirrhosisAntinuclear antibodiesBiliary cirrhosisANA-positive samplesConnective tissue diseaseSera of patientsANA-positive seraHEp-2 cellsPBC patientsLiver diseaseTissue diseaseNuclear dotsPatientsIndirect immunofluorescenceNuclear autoantigensStaining patternAffinity-purified antibodiesSerumAntibodiesCirrhosisDiseaseAutoantigensTiters
1988
Murine graft vs host disease. A model for study of mechanisms that generate autoantibodies to ribonucleoproteins.
Gelpi C, Rodriguez-Sanchez JL, Martinez MA, Craft J, Hardin JA. Murine graft vs host disease. A model for study of mechanisms that generate autoantibodies to ribonucleoproteins. The Journal Of Immunology 1988, 140: 4160-6. PMID: 3372998, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.140.12.4160.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHost diseaseChronic graftAutoimmune responseMixed connective tissue diseaseInduction of graftConnective tissue diseaseHuman rheumatic diseasesAnti-U1 RNPAntinuclear antibodiesMurine graftRheumatic diseasesRNP autoantibodiesTissue diseaseAutoantigenic epitopesLymphoid cellsJ strainAdditional seraGraftDiseaseMiceSerumAntibodiesAutoantibodiesMaximal levelsHuman serum
1980
Psoriatic Arthritis and Aortic Regurgitation
Muna W, Roller D, Craft J, Shaw R, Ross A. Psoriatic Arthritis and Aortic Regurgitation. JAMA 1980, 244: 363-365. PMID: 7392130, DOI: 10.1001/jama.1980.03310040045027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAortic regurgitationPsoriatic arthritisCardiac lesionsConduction tissueMajor cardiac involvementSevere psoriatic arthritisClassic rheumatoid arthritisConnective tissue diseaseNew murmurChest painCardiac involvementPericardial involvementHLA-B27Myocardial dysfunctionPathological findingsRheumatoid arthritisSerological featuresAortic valveSurgical replacementHistological examinationNative valveVascular componentArthritisTen-year historyCardiac component