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  1. Artikel ; Online: The effects of suppressing inflammation by tofacitinib may simultaneously improve glycaemic parameters and inflammatory markers in rheumatoid arthritis patients with comorbid type 2 diabetes

    Claudia Di Muzio / Ilenia Di Cola / Azadeh Shariat Panahi / Francesco Ursini / Annamaria Iagnocco / Roberto Giacomelli / Paola Cipriani / Piero Ruscitti

    Arthritis Research & Therapy, Vol 26, Iss 1, Pp 1-

    a proof-of-concept, open, prospective, clinical study

    2024  Band 10

    Abstract: Abstract Background A consistent connection has been increasingly reported between rheumatoid arthritis (RA), insulin resistance (IR), and type 2 diabetes (T2D). The β-cell apoptosis induced by pro-inflammatory cytokines, which could be exaggerated in ... ...

    Abstract Abstract Background A consistent connection has been increasingly reported between rheumatoid arthritis (RA), insulin resistance (IR), and type 2 diabetes (T2D). The β-cell apoptosis induced by pro-inflammatory cytokines, which could be exaggerated in the context of RA, is associated with increased expression pro-apoptotic proteins, which is dependent on JAnus Kinase/Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription (JAK/STAT) activation. On these bases, we aimed to evaluate if the administration of tofacitinib, a potent and selective JAK inhibitor, could simultaneously improve glycaemic parameters and inflammatory markers in patients with RA and comorbid T2D. Methods The primary endpoint was the change in the 1998-updated homeostatic model assessment of IR (HOMA2-IR) after 6 months of treatment with tofacitinib in RA patients with T2D. Consecutive RA patients with T2D diagnosis were included in this proof-of-concept, open, prospective, clinical study, which was planned before the recent emergence of safety signals about tofacitinib. Additional endpoints were also assessed regarding RA disease activity and metabolic parameters. Results Forty consecutive RA patients with T2D were included (female sex 68.9%, mean age of 63.4 ± 9.9 years). During 6-month follow-up, a progressive reduction of HOMA2-IR was observed in RA patients with T2D treated with tofacitinib. Specifically, a significant effect of tofacitinib was shown on the overall reduction of HOMA2-IR (β = − 1.1, p = 0.019, 95%CI − 1.5 to − 0.76). Also, HOMA2-β enhanced in these patients highlighting an improvement of insulin sensitivity. Furthermore, although a longer follow-up is required, a trend in glycated haemoglobin reduction was also recorded. The administration of tofacitinib induced an improvement in RA disease activity, and a significant reduction of DAS28-CRP and SDAI was observed; 76.8% of patients achieved a good clinical response. In this study, no major adverse events (AEs) were retrieved without the identification of new safety signals. ...
    Schlagwörter Rheumatoid arthritis ; Type 2 diabetes ; Tofacitinib ; Precision medicine ; Therapy ; Diseases of the musculoskeletal system ; RC925-935
    Thema/Rubrik (Code) 610 ; 616
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Verlag BMC
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  2. Artikel ; Online: The Pathogenic Role of Interferons in the Hyperinflammatory Response on Adult-Onset Still’s Disease and Macrophage Activation Syndrome

    Ilenia Di Cola / Piero Ruscitti / Roberto Giacomelli / Paola Cipriani

    Journal of Clinical Medicine, Vol 10, Iss 1164, p

    Paving the Way towards New Therapeutic Targets

    2021  Band 1164

    Abstract: Adult-onset Still’s disease (AOSD) is a systemic inflammatory disorder of unknown aetiology affecting young adults, which is burdened by life-threatening complications, mostly macrophage activation syndrome (MAS). Interferons (IFNs) are signalling ... ...

    Abstract Adult-onset Still’s disease (AOSD) is a systemic inflammatory disorder of unknown aetiology affecting young adults, which is burdened by life-threatening complications, mostly macrophage activation syndrome (MAS). Interferons (IFNs) are signalling molecules that mediate a variety of biological functions from defence against viral infections, to antitumor and immunomodulatory effects. These molecules have been classified into three major types: IFN I, IFN II, IFN III, presenting specific characteristics and functions. In this work, we reviewed the role of IFNs on AOSD and MAS, focusing on their pathogenic role in promoting the hyperinflammatory response and as new possible therapeutic targets. In fact, both preclinical and clinical observations suggested that these molecules could promote the hyperinflammatory response in MAS during AOSD. Furthermore, the positive results of inhibiting IFN-γ in primary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis may provide a solid rationale to arrange further clinical studies, paving the way for reducing the high mortality rate in MAS during AOSD.
    Schlagwörter adult-onset Still’s disease ; macrophage activation syndrome ; IFN-γ ; Medicine ; R
    Thema/Rubrik (Code) 610
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2021-03-01T00:00:00Z
    Verlag MDPI AG
    Dokumenttyp Artikel ; Online
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  3. Artikel ; Online: Post-Translational Modifications of Proteins

    Francesco Carubbi / Alessia Alunno / Roberto Gerli / Roberto Giacomelli

    Cells, Vol 8, Iss 7, p

    Novel Insights in the Autoimmune Response in Rheumatoid Arthritis

    2019  Band 657

    Abstract: Post-translational modifications (PTM) are chemical changes mostly catalyzed by enzymes that recognize specific target sequences in specific proteins. These modifications play a key role in regulating the folding of proteins, their targeting to specific ... ...

    Abstract Post-translational modifications (PTM) are chemical changes mostly catalyzed by enzymes that recognize specific target sequences in specific proteins. These modifications play a key role in regulating the folding of proteins, their targeting to specific subcellular compartments, their interaction with ligands or other proteins, and eventually their immunogenic properties. Citrullination is the best characterized PTM in the field of rheumatology, with antibodies anticyclic citrullinated peptides being the gold standard for the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In recent years, growing evidence supports not only that a wide range of proteins are subject to citrullination and can trigger an autoimmune response in RA, but also that several other PTMs such as carbamylation and acetylation occur in patients with this disease. This induces a wide spectrum of autoantibodies, as biomarkers, with different sensitivity and specificity for diagnosis, which may be linked to peculiar clinical manifestations and/or response to treatment. The purpose of this review article is to critically summarize the available literature on antibodies against post-translationally modified proteins, in particular antibodies against citrullinated proteins (ACPA) and antibodies against modified proteins (AMPA), and outline their diagnostic and prognostic role to be implemented in clinical practice for RA patients.
    Schlagwörter rheumatoid arthritis ; post-translational modifications (PTM) of proteins ; antibodies against citrullinated proteins (ACPA) ; anticyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies (anti-CCP) ; antibodies against modified proteins (AMPA) ; biomarkers ; Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5
    Thema/Rubrik (Code) 616
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2019-06-01T00:00:00Z
    Verlag MDPI AG
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  4. Artikel ; Online: Hyperuricemia in Psoriatic Arthritis

    Cesare Tripolino / Jacopo Ciaffi / Piero Ruscitti / Roberto Giacomelli / Riccardo Meliconi / Francesco Ursini

    Frontiers in Medicine, Vol

    Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Clinical Implications

    2021  Band 8

    Abstract: Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) represents the articular component of the systemic psoriatic disease and the extra-cutaneous disorder most frequently found in patients with psoriasis. Besides the articular involvement, PsA is associated with several metabolic ... ...

    Abstract Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) represents the articular component of the systemic psoriatic disease and the extra-cutaneous disorder most frequently found in patients with psoriasis. Besides the articular involvement, PsA is associated with several metabolic abnormalities such as insulin resistance, hypertension, diabetes and hyperuricemia. Uric acid is the final product of purine metabolism and the etiological substrate of gout. Accumulating evidence highlights the emerging role of hyperuricemia as a major cardiovascular risk factor. Moreover, different studies evaluated the interplay between hyperuricemia and psoriatic disease, suggesting that individuals affected by psoriasis or PsA might present higher serum levels of uric acid and that hyperuricemia might affect severity of clinical manifestations and degree of inflammation in PsA patients. In this review, we focus on the bidirectional relationship between uric acid and PsA, analyzing how uric acid may be involved in the pathogenesis of psoriasis/PsA and how clinical manifestations of PsA and inflammatory mediators are affected by uric acid concentrations. Finally, the effects of anti-rheumatic drugs on uric acid levels and the potential benefit of urate-lowering therapies on psoriasis and PsA were summarized.
    Schlagwörter uric acid ; gout ; psoriasis ; psoriatic arthritis ; inflammation ; cardiovascular ; Medicine (General) ; R5-920
    Thema/Rubrik (Code) 610
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2021-09-01T00:00:00Z
    Verlag Frontiers Media S.A.
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  5. Artikel ; Online: Rheumatic manifestations of COVID-19

    Jacopo Ciaffi / Riccardo Meliconi / Piero Ruscitti / Onorina Berardicurti / Roberto Giacomelli / Francesco Ursini

    BMC Rheumatology, Vol 4, Iss 1, Pp 1-

    a systematic review and meta-analysis

    2020  Band 15

    Abstract: Abstract Background Different proportions of musculoskeletal or autoimmune manifestations associated with COVID-19 have been reported in literature. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis with the aim of assessing the prevalence of rheumatic ... ...

    Abstract Abstract Background Different proportions of musculoskeletal or autoimmune manifestations associated with COVID-19 have been reported in literature. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis with the aim of assessing the prevalence of rheumatic manifestations in patients affected by COVID-19, as initial symptom or during disease course. Methods A database search was run on May 18th, 2020, using two distinct strategies. We were interested in the percentage of symptoms of potential rheumatologic interest observed in large population studies of COVID-19 cases, and in identifying uncommon autoimmune disorders described in patients with COVID-19. For manifestations individually reported, a meta-analysis was performed taking into consideration the proportion of COVID-19 patients presenting the symptom. Results Eighty eight original articles were included in the systematic review and 51 in the meta-analysis. We found pooled estimates of 19% for muscle pain and 32% for fatigue as initial symptom of COVID-19 presentation and, respectively, of 16 and 36% during the disease course. Only one article discussed arthralgia as unique symptom. Additionally, we found that vasculitis, chilblains, presence of autoantibodies commonly found in patients with rheumatic diseases, or autoimmune haematological and neurological disorders have all been reported in patients with COVID-19. Conclusions In conclusion, our review and meta-analysis emphasises that symptoms potentially leading to rheumatologic referral are common in patients with COVID-19. Therefore, COVID-19 is a new differential diagnosis to bear in mind when evaluating patients with musculoskeletal symptoms and rheumatologists might play a crucial role in identifying COVID-19 cases in early phases of the illness.
    Schlagwörter COVID-19 ; Arthralgia ; Myalgia ; Fatigue ; Rheumatology ; Diseases of the musculoskeletal system ; RC925-935 ; covid19
    Thema/Rubrik (Code) 610
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2020-10-01T00:00:00Z
    Verlag BMC
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  6. Artikel ; Online: Interstitial Lung Disease and Pulmonary Damage in Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome

    Onorina Berardicurti / Annalisa Marino / Irene Genovali / Luca Navarini / Settimio D’Andrea / Damiano Currado / Amelia Rigon / Luisa Arcarese / Marta Vadacca / Roberto Giacomelli

    Journal of Clinical Medicine, Vol 12, Iss 2586, p

    A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    2023  Band 2586

    Abstract: Background: Pulmonary lung involvement is the most common extra-glandular manifestation in patients with primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS), leading to a worsening of the patient’s prognosis. To date, different studies have assessed the prevalence of ... ...

    Abstract Background: Pulmonary lung involvement is the most common extra-glandular manifestation in patients with primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS), leading to a worsening of the patient’s prognosis. To date, different studies have assessed the prevalence of pulmonary involvement and interstitial lung disease (ILD) in pSS patients with different results. Methods: We performed a systematic literature review and meta-analysis on ILD pooled prevalence in pSS according to the PRISMA and MOOSE guidelines. Furthermore, we explored the pooled prevalence of the two main presentations of pSS-ILD, nonspecific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP) and usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP). Results: We analysed the pSS-ILD prevalence in 30 studies including 8255 pSS patients. The pSS-ILD pooled prevalence was 23% (95% CI: 16–30). For NSIP, we found a pooled prevalence of 52% (CI 41–64), and for UIP we found a pooled prevalence of 44% (CI: 32–55). Regarding the meta-regression analysis, male gender, DLco value, country, and HRCT seem to contribute to the ILD presence. Conclusions: At least 20% of pSS patients have a comorbid ILD, usually NSIP. Male gender and alteration in DLco value may be considered the most important independent factors supporting an active search of lung complications during the clinical history of pSS patients.
    Schlagwörter Sjogren’s syndrome ; pulmonary involvement ; interstitial lung disease ; UIP ; NSIP ; meta-analysis ; Medicine ; R
    Thema/Rubrik (Code) 610
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z
    Verlag MDPI AG
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  7. Artikel ; Online: Clinical, Epidemiological, and Histopathological Features of Respiratory Involvement in Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Alessia Alunno / Roberto Gerli / Roberto Giacomelli / Francesco Carubbi

    BioMed Research International, Vol

    2017  Band 2017

    Abstract: Although by definition rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an articular disorder, it is a systemic disease, and 18–40% of patients experience extra-articular manifestations (EAMs). The involvement of the respiratory system occurs in about 30–40% of RA patients, ...

    Abstract Although by definition rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an articular disorder, it is a systemic disease, and 18–40% of patients experience extra-articular manifestations (EAMs). The involvement of the respiratory system occurs in about 30–40% of RA patients, and in about 10–20% of them it represents the first manifestation of RA. A wide range of pulmonary manifestations are detectable in RA patients, including pulmonary parenchymal disease, pleural involvement, and airway and pulmonary inflammation. The clinical, radiological, and histological spectra of respiratory manifestations in RA reflect chronic immune activation, increased susceptibility to infection (often related to immunosuppressive medications), or direct drug. The type and severity of pulmonary involvement influence the prognosis, ranging from mild self-limiting conditions to severe life-threatening complications. Herein, we reviewed the various manifestations of respiratory involvement in RA, providing an overview on epidemiological, histological, clinical, and radiological data.
    Schlagwörter Medicine ; R
    Thema/Rubrik (Code) 610
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Verlag Hindawi Limited
    Dokumenttyp Artikel ; Online
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  8. Artikel ; Online: Possible role for IL-40 and IL-40-producing cells in the lymphocytic infiltrated salivary glands of patients with primary Sjögren’s syndrome

    Roberto Giacomelli / Giuliana Guggino / Francesco Ciccia / Onorina Berardicurti / Riccardo Alessandro / Stefania Raimondo / Francesco Dieli / Giuseppina Campisi / Chiara Rizzo / Leila Mohammadnezhad / Marianna Lo Pizzo / Vincenzo Luca Lentini / Diana Di Liberto / Lidia La Barbera / Mojtaba Shekarkar Azgomi / Ornella Urzì

    RMD Open, Vol 9, Iss

    2023  Band 2

    Abstract: Objectives Aim of this study was to investigate the expression of interleukin (IL)-40, a new cytokine associated with B cells homoeostasis and immune response, in primary Sjögren syndrome (pSS) and in pSS-associated lymphomas.Methods 29 patients with pSS ...

    Abstract Objectives Aim of this study was to investigate the expression of interleukin (IL)-40, a new cytokine associated with B cells homoeostasis and immune response, in primary Sjögren syndrome (pSS) and in pSS-associated lymphomas.Methods 29 patients with pSS and 24 controls were enrolled. Minor salivary gland (MSG) biopsies from patients, controls and parotid gland biopsies from pSS-associated lymphoma were obtained. Quantitative gene expression analysis by TaqMan real-time PCR and immunohistochemistry for IL-40 were performed on MSG. MSG cellular sources of IL-40 were determined by flow-cytometry and immunofluorescence. Serum concentration of IL-40 was assessed by ELISA and cellular sources of IL-40 were determined by flow-cytometry. An in vitro assay with recombinant IL-40 (rIL-40) was performed to detect the effect on cytokine production from peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs).Results IL-40 was significantly increased in the lymphocytic infiltrated MSG of patients with pSS and correlated with focus score and with IL-4 and transforming growth factor-β expression. In addition, IL-40 was increased in the serum of pSS and its levels correlated with the EULAR Sjögren’s Syndrome Disease Activity Index score. B cells from patients were shown to be the major source of IL-40 at both tissue and peripheral level. PBMCs from patients, exposed to rIL-40 in vitro, released proinflammatory cytokines, specifically interferon-γ from B cells and T-CD8+ and tumour necrosis factor-α and IL-17 from both T-CD4+ and T-CD8+. IL-40 expression in parotid glands of pSS-associated lymphomas was also increased. Moreover, IL-40-driven NETosis was evidenced in neutrophils obtained from pSS.Conclusion Our results suggest that IL-40 may play a role in pSS pathogenesis and pSS-associated lymphomas.
    Schlagwörter Medicine ; R
    Thema/Rubrik (Code) 610
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2023-05-01T00:00:00Z
    Verlag BMJ Publishing Group
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  9. Artikel ; Online: Tofacitinib May Inhibit Myofibroblast Differentiation from Rheumatoid-Fibroblast-like Synoviocytes Induced by TGF-β and IL-6

    Piero Ruscitti / Vasiliki Liakouli / Noemi Panzera / Adriano Angelucci / Onorina Berardicurti / Elena Di Nino / Luca Navarini / Marta Vomero / Francesco Ursini / Daniele Mauro / Vincenza Dolo / Francesco Ciccia / Roberto Giacomelli / Paola Cipriani

    Pharmaceuticals, Vol 15, Iss 622, p

    2022  Band 622

    Abstract: During rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the pathogenic role of resident cells within the synovial membrane is suggested, especially for a population frequently referred to as fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLSs). In this study, we assess the markers of ... ...

    Abstract During rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the pathogenic role of resident cells within the synovial membrane is suggested, especially for a population frequently referred to as fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLSs). In this study, we assess the markers of myofibroblast differentiation of RA-FLSs by ex vivo observations and in vitro evaluations following the stimulation with both TGF-β and IL-6. Furthermore, we investigated the possible inhibiting role of tofacitinib, a JAK inhibitor, in this context. Myofibroblast differentiation markers were evaluated on RA synovial tissues by immune-fluorescence or immune-histochemistry. RA-FLSs, stimulated with transforming growth factor (TGF-β) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) with/without tofacitinib, were assessed for myofibroblast differentiation markers expression by qRT-PCR and Western blot. The same markers were evaluated following JAK-1 silencing by siRNA assay. The presence of myofibroblast differentiation markers in RA synovial tissue was significantly higher than healthy controls. Ex vivo, α-SMA was increased, whereas E-Cadherin decreased. In vitro, TGF-β and IL-6 stimulation of RA-FLSs promoted a significant increased mRNA expression of collagen I and α-SMA, whereas E-Cadherin mRNA expression was decreased. In the same conditions, the stimulation with tofacitinib significantly reduced the mRNA expression of collagen I and α-SMA, even if the Western blot did not confirm this finding. JAK-1 gene silencing did not fully prevent the effects of stimulation with TGF-β and IL-6 on these features. TGF-β and IL-6 stimulation may play a role in mediating myofibroblast differentiation from RA-FLSs, promoting collagen I and α-SMA while decreasing E-Cadherin. Following the same stimulation, tofacitinib reduced the increases of both collagen I and α-SMA on RA-FLSs, although further studies are needed to fully evaluate this issue and confirm our results.
    Schlagwörter rheumatoid arthritis ; myofibroblast ; tofacitinib ; Medicine ; R ; Pharmacy and materia medica ; RS1-441
    Thema/Rubrik (Code) 610
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2022-05-01T00:00:00Z
    Verlag MDPI AG
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  10. Artikel ; Online: Unenhanced Cardiac Magnetic Resonance may improve detection and prognostication of an occult heart involvement in asymptomatic patients with systemic sclerosis

    Pierpaolo Palumbo / Piero Ruscitti / Ester Cannizzaro / Onorina Berardicurti / Alessandro Conforti / Annamaria Di Cesare / Ilenia Di Cola / Roberto Giacomelli / Alessandra Splendiani / Antonio Barile / Carlo Masciocchi / Paola Cipriani / Ernesto Di Cesare

    Scientific Reports, Vol 12, Iss 1, Pp 1-

    2022  Band 10

    Abstract: Abstract Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an uncommon autoimmune disease. Aim of the study was to detect the occult cardiac involvement in asymptomatic SSc patients of recent onset (indicative of a more aggressive disease) with unenhanced Cardiac Magnetic ... ...

    Abstract Abstract Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an uncommon autoimmune disease. Aim of the study was to detect the occult cardiac involvement in asymptomatic SSc patients of recent onset (indicative of a more aggressive disease) with unenhanced Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR). Our historical prospective study included naïve SSc patients of recent onset. Modified Rodnan Skin Score (mRSS) and Scleroderma Clinical Trial Consortium Damage Index (SCTC-DI) were calculated. Cardiac volumes and global myocardial strain were assessed and also compared with healthy group values. Pericardial involvement was further recorded. Thirty-one patients met inclusion criteria (54 ± 12 years; 1 M). Mean duration of disease was 6.8 years. All patients showed preserved systolic function. Higher incidence of pericardial involvement was founded in patients with disease accrual damage (OR: 9.6, p-value 0.01). Radial and longitudinal strain values resulted significantly different between healthy and SSc patients. GRS and GLS showed an independent predictive validity on damage accrual (HR: 1.22 and 1.47, respectively). Best C-index for disease progression was reached when strain values and pericardial evaluation were added to conventional risk factors (0.97, p-value: 0.0001). Strain analysis by CMR-TT may show a high capability both in identifying early cardiac involvement and stratifying its clinical aggressiveness, regardless of the standard damage indices and CMR contrast-dependent biomarker.
    Schlagwörter Medicine ; R ; Science ; Q
    Thema/Rubrik (Code) 610 ; 616
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2022-03-01T00:00:00Z
    Verlag Nature Portfolio
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