Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a connective tissue disorder of great clinical heterogeneity. Its pathophysiology remains unclear. Our aim was to evaluate the relative roles of reactive oxygen species… (More)
In order to identify target antigens of anti-endothelial cell (anti-EC) antibodies (AECA) in healthy individuals, we have used a proteomic approach combining 2-DE and immunoblotting. Whole cell… (More)
OBJECTIVE
In patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc), activated fibroblasts produce reactive oxygen species (ROS) that stimulate their proliferation and collagen synthesis. By analogy with tumor cells… (More)
OBJECTIVES
To investigate the role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the development of the various patterns of systemic sclerosis (SSc) and the mechanisms of ROS production by endothelial cells… (More)
BACKGROUND
It has previously been shown that IgG antibodies from patients with limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis (SSc) bind to specific microvascular endothelial cell antigens. Since patients with… (More)
OBJECTIVE
Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is characterized by the fibrosis of various organs, vascular hyperreactivity, and immunologic dysregulation. Since Notch signaling is known to affect fibroblast… (More)
By using a quantitative immunoblotting technique on protein extracts of human macrovascular and microvascular endothelial cells, we have analyzed the self-reactive repertoires of IgG from 20 patients… (More)
Anti-endothelial cell antibodies (AECA) are detectable in a heterogenous group of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. These antibodies have also been detected in healthy individuals.… (More)
A multivariate analysis was used to identify factors influencing the immunogenicity of rabies vaccine and to assess the efficacy of booster injections in a cohort of 407 people monitored… (More)
OBJECTIVE
Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is characterized by microvascular damage, fibrosis of skin and visceral organs, and autoimmunity. Previous studies have shown that angiotensin II is involved in the… (More)