scholarly journals Regulatory Role of the RNA N6-Methyladenosine Modification in Immunoregulatory Cells and Immune-Related Bone Homeostasis Associated With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Author(s):  
Danping Fan ◽  
Ya Xia ◽  
Cheng Lu ◽  
Qinbin Ye ◽  
Xiaoyu Xi ◽  
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic autoimmune disease for which the etiology has not been fully elucidated. Previous studies have shown that the development of RA has genetic and epigenetic components. As one of the most highly abundant RNA modifications, the N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification is necessary for the biogenesis and functioning of RNA, and modification aberrancies are associated with various diseases. However, the specific functions of m6A in the cellular processes of RA remain unclear. Recent studies have revealed the relationship between m6A modification and immune cells associated with RA. Therefore, in this review, we focused on discussing the functions of m6A modification in the regulation of immune cells and immune-related bone homeostasis associated with RA. In addition, to gain a better understanding of the progress in this field of study and provide the proper direction and suggestions for further study, clinical application studies of m6A modification were also summarized.

2022 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 905
Author(s):  
Sunhee Jang ◽  
Eui-Jong Kwon ◽  
Jennifer Jooha Lee

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic autoimmune disease associated with synovial tissue proliferation, pannus formation, cartilage destruction, and systemic complications. Currently, advanced understandings of the pathologic mechanisms of autoreactive CD4+ T cells, B cells, macrophages, inflammatory cytokines, chemokines, and autoantibodies that cause RA have been achieved, despite the fact that much remains to be elucidated. This review provides an updated pathogenesis of RA which will unveil novel therapeutic targets.


2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (8) ◽  
pp. 2040 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felice Rivellese ◽  
Francesca Wanda Rossi ◽  
Maria Rosaria Galdiero ◽  
Costantino Pitzalis ◽  
Amato de Paulis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of the synovial membrane, with thickening of the synovial layer, cellular hyperplasia, and infiltration of immune cells. Mast cells (MCs) are cells of the innate immunity present in healthy synovia and part of the cellular hyperplasia characterizing RA synovitis. Although their presence in synovia has been well described, the exact functions and the correlation of MCs with disease development and progression have been debated, particularly because of contradictory data obtained in animal models and from patients with longstanding disease. Here, we present a revision of the literature on MCs in RA, including the most recent observations obtained from patients with early RA, indicating MCs as relevant markers of disease severity in early RA.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (04) ◽  
pp. 122-126
Author(s):  
Panchola Priyanka ◽  
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Joshi Neha ◽  
Deepshikha a ◽  
Garg G.P ◽  
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Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints.It causes inflammation of the tissue around the joints. As the disease advancement, the inflamed synovium occupies and damages the cartilage and bone of the joint. An autoimmune disease is a condition characterized by an abnormal immune response to a normal body part. Because it can affect various organs of the body, rheumatoid arthritis is referred to as a systemic disease and ultimately called rheumatoid disease. In Ayurvedaamavata is correlated with rheumatoid arthritis. Vitiatedvata and ama plays major role in the manifestation of amavata. Improper digestion of Rasaadidhatu leads to the formation of ama. Vitiated ama leads swelling, pain, stiffness, in many joints along with loss of function. Modern science does not offer any cure of RA, the management aims are limited. This article reviews the line of treatment for the management of amavata described by Acharyachakradatta. It was concluded that rheumatoid arthritis can be completely cured or treated with Ayurveda medication and Panchakarma therapies without any side effects.


2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerry K. Schwalfenberg

This paper looks at the environmental role of vitamin D and solar radiation as risk reduction factors in autoimmune disease. Five diseases are considered: multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune disease of the thyroid, and inflammatory bowel disease. Clinical relevant studies and factors that may indicate evidence that autoimmune disease is a vitamin D-sensitive disease are presented. Studies that have resulted in prevention or amelioration of some autoimmune disease are discussed. An example of the utility of supplementing vitamin D in an unusual autoimmune disease, idiopathic thrombocytic purpura, is presented.


2021 ◽  
Vol 80 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 1484.1-1484
Author(s):  
S. Ahmed ◽  
E. Nikiphorou ◽  
J. Bayliss

Background:The role of dietary salt consumption in the etiopathogenesis of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and autoimmune disease in general, has received renewed interest. This has been fueled by the increased prevalence of autoimmune disease worldwide correlating with western diets and heightened consumption of salt rich foods and also studies at the cellular level demonstrating induction of IL 17 producing T helper cells (Th17) by dietary salt.Objectives:To conduct a narrative review of observational studies and clinical trials on the role of dietary salt as an environmental risk factor for the onset and development of RA.Methods:A comprehensive search was done of the literature from 2010 to 2021, using the search terms dietary salt and RA; the native interfaces EBSCO and Ovid were used. Databases searched included Pubmed, Embase, EMCare, Medline and CINAHL using a Population, Exposure and Outcome framework; the MESH terms RA, risk factors, nutrition and salt were used. Data was extracted by an independent reviewer.Results:Out of the 72 studies initially identified, 50 were included in this review. Studies in murine models have demonstrated that high concentrations of sodium chloride promote the differentiation of T helper lymphocytes, via the serum- and glucocorticoid- inducible kinase 1 (SGK1) mediator towards the proinflammatory Th17 driven immune response. Six studies were carried out in human subjects. Study design ranged from cross sectional observational to nested case control studies. Sodium intake amongst participants characterized as having high intake, or being placed in the higher quartiles, ranged from 4.5-5grams per day. 5 out of 6 studies demonstrated that increased dietary salt consumption is associated with earlier onset RA. One study suggested an association between high salt intake and erosive disease at diagnosis and the development of anti-citrullinated protein antibodies (ACPA), although evidence was weak and from a single study only. Another study found that increased consumption of salt was only associated with risk of RA in smokers, highlighting the need to explore confounding variables further.Conclusion:This narrative review of the literature provides some evidence that supports a role of excess dietary salt consumption as a risk factor for the onset and severity of RA.Disclosure of Interests:None declared


2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sha Wu ◽  
Xiao-Feng Li ◽  
Yuan-Yuan Wu ◽  
Su-Qin Yin ◽  
Cheng Huang ◽  
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), one of the most common autoimmune diseases, is characterized by immune cell infiltration, fibroblast-like synovial cell hyperproliferation, and cartilage and bone destruction. To date, numerous studies have demonstrated that immune cells are one of the key targets for the treatment of RA. N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is the most common internal modification to eukaryotic mRNA, which is involved in the splicing, stability, export, and degradation of RNA metabolism. m6A methylated-related genes are divided into writers, erasers, and readers, and they are critical for the regulation of cell life. They play a significant role in various biological processes, such as virus replication and cell differentiation by controlling gene expression. Furthermore, a growing number of studies have indicated that m6A is associated with the occurrence of numerous diseases, such as lung cancer, bladder cancer, gastric cancer, acute myeloid leukemia, and hepatocellular carcinoma. In this review, we summarize the history of m6A research and recent progress on RA research concerning m6A enzymes. The relationship between m6A enzymes, immune cells, and RA suggests that m6A modification offers evidence for the pathogenesis of RA, which will help in the development of new therapies for RA.


The Analyst ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 144 (11) ◽  
pp. 3613-3619 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruno Veigas ◽  
Ana Matias ◽  
Tomás Calmeiro ◽  
Elvira Fortunato ◽  
Alexandra R. Fernandes ◽  
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by chronic joint inflammation and one of the main causes of chronic disability worldwide with high prevalence in the ageing population.


2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geng Yin ◽  
Ying Wang ◽  
Xiao-min Cen ◽  
Min Yang ◽  
Yan Liang ◽  
...  

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation of multiple joints. The central pathogenesis of RA is the proliferation of synovial fibroblasts in response to inflammatory cytokines. However, some of the targeted therapies for inflammation reactions do not display significant clinical improvement after initiation of therapy. Thus, the relationship between inflammatory responses and RA therapy is still incompletely understood. In the present study, we proposed to determine whether enhanced inflammations may lead to cell apoptosis in rheumatoid arthritis synoviocytes. Our results indicated that products of lipid peroxidations, 4-HNE, may induce synovial intrinsic inflammations by activating NF-κB pathways and it may lead to cell apoptosis. Pharmacological inhibition of NF-κB activation may reduce the 4-HNE mediated inflammation responses and subsequent cell apoptosis. Our results may help to clarify the role of inflammations on RA development and imply that blocking NF-κB activation may be partly beneficial for human RA therapy. These findings might provide a mechanism-based rationale for developing new strategy to RA clinical therapy.


1983 ◽  
Vol 158 (3) ◽  
pp. 982-987 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Iverson ◽  
W Ptak ◽  
D R Green ◽  
R K Gershon

The data presented in this paper show that the population of cells that adoptively transfer contact hypersensitivity are Lyt-1+ 2-, I-J- and nonadherent to V. villosa lectin. However, the adoptive transfer of immunity by this population of cells is successful only when the recipient has been treated in such a way as to impair the host immunosuppression mechanism. This population cannot, on its own, transfer immunity to adult, untreated naive recipients unless an additional population of immunoregulatory cells is present. This immunoregulatory population does not itself adoptively transfer immunity. This latter population is differentiated from the immune cells in that they are Lyt-1+ 2-, I-J+ and are adherent to V. villosa lectin. Both populations are required to adoptively transfer immunity to adult untreated naive recipients.


2020 ◽  
Vol 76 (4) ◽  
pp. 37-41
Author(s):  
V.A. Aleksandrov ◽  
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L.N. Shilova ◽  
A.V. Aleksandrov ◽  
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The article is devoted to the assessment of the relationship between the serum concentrations of angiopoietin-like proteins of types 3 and 4 (ANGPTL 3 and 4) and the development of renal dysfunction in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with metabolic changes. We examined 158 patients with RA (91,8 % – women and 8,2 % – men) aged 21 to 80 years old with the average duration of diseases – 9 [4–15] years. Negative correlations of average strength between the indices of the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) according to the 2009 CKD-EPI formula and the level of ANGPTL 3 (r = –0,32, p < 0,001) and ANGPTL 4 (rS = –0,31, p < 0,001) were revealed. It was found that renal dysfunction and the presence of metabolic syndrome (R 2 = 0,33) are the two factors which have a direct effect on the ANGPTL 4 concentration in RA patients’ serum. ANGPTL type 4 should be considered as a key factor linking the development of renal dysfunction and metabolic changes caused by rheumatoid inflammation


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