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Dubois' Lupus Erythematosus and Related Syndromes E-Book

Dubois' Lupus Erythematosus and Related Syndromes E-Book

Daniel Wallace | Bevra Hannahs Hahn

(2012)

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Recognized for more than 45 years as the definitive text in the field, Dubois’ Lupus Erythematosus and Related Syndromes strikes the perfect balance between basic science and clinical expertise, providing the evidence-based findings, treatment consensuses, and practical clinical information you need to confidently diagnose and manage SLE.

  • Broaden your understanding with comprehensive coverage of every aspect of cutaneous and systemic lupus erythematosus, including definitions, pathogenesis, autoantibodies, clinical and laboratory features, management, prognosis, and patient education.
  • Experience clinical scenarios with vivid clarity through a heavily illustrated, full-color format which includes fundamental images of lupus rashes as well as graphs, algorithms, and differential diagnosis comparisons.
  • Discover the latest in systemic lupus erythematosus with new chapters on important emerging topics such as socioeconomic and disability aspects; and rigorously updated chapters that include expanded coverage of the nervous system, and the most in-depth discussion of immunity and regulatory cells.
  • Learn from the very best. World-renowned rheumatologists Drs. Daniel Wallace and Bevra Hannahs Hahn, along with new associate editors Drs. Michael Weisman, Ronald Van Vollenhoven, Nan Shen, and David Isenberg, present definitive coverage on new and rapidly changing areas in the field.
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Dubois’ Lupus Erythematosus was first published in 1966. For the past forty years, the product has distinguished itself internationally as the go-to reference on lupus and related diseases.

For rheumatologists and internal medicine practitioners who need a comprehensive clinical reference on systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and related disorders, this product delivers a complete arsenal of information on SLE, connective tissue diseases, and the antiphospholipid syndromes.


Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Front cover cover
Inside front cover ifc_i
Dubois' Lupus Erythematosus and Related Syndromes i
Copyright page iv
Contributors v
Preface xi
Table of Contents xiii
I What is Lupus? 1
1 Definition and Classification of Lupus and Lupus-Related Disorders 1
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 1
Definition of SLE 1
Development of the SLE Classification Criteria 1
Constraints of the Current SLE Classification Criteria 3
Future Directions 3
Chronic Cutaneous Lupus 3
Drug-Induced Lupus Erythematosus 3
Mixed Connective Tissue Disease 4
Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease and Overlap Syndromes 5
Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome 5
Neonatal Lupus 5
Summary 5
References 6
2 The Epidemiology of Lupus 8
The Fundamentals of Epidemiology 8
Case Definition 8
Case Ascertainment 8
Population at Risk 9
Pediatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 15
Cutaneous Lupus 15
Other Considerations 15
Environmental Epidemiology in Lupus 15
Smoking 16
Alcohol Consumption 22
Occupational Exposures and Chemicals 22
Ultraviolet Light Exposure and Lupus 22
Summary 23
Conclusion 23
References 23
II The Pathogenesis of Lupus 25
3 The Pathogenesis of SLE 25
The Phases of Sle: Evolution of Disease in Susceptible Persons 25
Overview: The Major Immune Pathways Favoring Autoantibody Production 25
Stimulation of Innate and Adaptive Immune Responses by Autoantigens 25
Autoantibodies and Immune Complexes of SLE 25
Regulatory Mechanisms Fail to Control Autoimmune Responses 26
Abnormalities in T and B Lymphocytes in SLE 26
Cytokines/Chemokines and SLE 28
Genetics and Epigenetics 28
Gender Influences 29
Environmental Factors 32
Tissue Damage in SLE 32
Current Approved and Investigational Therapies for SLE 34
Suggested Reading 34
4 Genetics of Human SLE 35
Monogenic Deficiencies and Rare Mutations with SLE 35
Complement Deficiency 35
TREX1 35
TRAP 35
DNASE 1 35
Polygenic Common Variants in SLE 36
Genome-Wide Linkage Studies 36
Candidate Gene Studies 36
Genome-Wide Association Studies 36
Human Leukocyte Antigen 36
Major Histocompatibility Complex Structure 36
HLA Class II Region and SLE 39
HLA Class III Region and SLE 39
Summary 39
Innate Immunity Genes 39
IRF5 39
STAT4 40
PHRF1/IRF7 40
TLR7/TLR8 40
IRAK1 and MECP2 40
TNFAIP3 and TNIP1 40
PRKCB 40
Adaptive Immunity Genes 40
PTPN22 41
TNFSF4 41
CD44 41
BLK, BANK1, and LYN 41
ETS1 and PRDM1 41
IKZF1 42
IL10 42
IL21 42
Immune Complex Clearance 42
Common Genetic Variants of Complement Components 42
Fcγ Receptor Genes 42
ITGAM 42
Other Genes 42
Correlation of Genotypes with Disease Phenotypes in SLE 43
Gene-Gene Interactions among Susceptibility Loci in SLE 43
Common Loci among Autoimmune Diseases 43
Conclusion 43
References 43
5 Epigenetics of Lupus 46
DNA Hypomethylation in SLE 46
Histone Modification Changes in SLE 46
microRNAs in SLE 46
miRNA Biogenesis 47
Novel Functions of miRNA in the Immune System 47
Dicer−/− 49
miR-155 49
Depletion of miR-155 Causes Severe Immune Deficiency 49
miR-155 Is a Multifunctional Regulator in Toll-Like Receptor Signaling 50
Involvement of miR-155 in Inflammation 50
miR-146a: A Critical Immunomodulator 50
Other miRNAs 50
miRNAs in Immune Cell Differentiation and Maturation 50
miRNAs in Immune Response 50
Roles of miRNA in SLE 51
miRNA Profiling in SLE 51
Dysfunction of miRNAs in Lupus Pathogenesis 51
miRNA-Mediated Hyperactivation of the Interferon Pathway in SLE 51
Roles of miRNAs in DNA Hypomethylation in Lupus CD4+ T Cells 52
Dysregulation of miRNAs as a Causal Factor of Abnormal Cytokine/Chemokine Production 52
Interaction of miRNAs with Genetic Factors in Lupus 52
Conclusions and Future Perspectives 54
References 54
6 The Innate Immune System in SLE 57
What Constitutes an Autoantigen? 57
The Endosomal Nucleic Acid–Sensing PRRs 57
TLR7 and TLR9 in SLE 58
In Vivo Support for TLR Associations with SLE 58
Potential Sources of Autoantigen 59
The Cytosolic Nucleic Acid–Sensing PRRs 60
Defects in DNA and RNA Degradation 60
Summary and Potential Therapies: Implication for Targeting PRR Pathways 60
References 60
7 Cytokines and Interferons in Lupus 62
Properties of Cytokines and Their Receptors 62
Assessment of Cytokine Production 62
Use of Microarray to Study Cytokine Effects 64
Activation of the Immune Response in SLE 64
Cytokines of the Innate Immune Response 64
Type I Interferons 65
Tumor Necrosis Factor 67
Osteopontin 68
Interleukin-1 68
Interleukin-10 68
B-Lymphocyte Stimulator (BLyS) 68
Interleukin-6 68
Other Cytokines 69
Cytokines of the Adaptive Immune Response 69
Cytokines Generated in the Adaptive Immune Response: T-Cell–Derived Cytokines 69
The Th1/Th2 Paradigm 69
Interleukin-2 69
Interferon-γ 69
Th2 Cytokines in SLE 70
TGF-β 70
Additional T-Cell–Derived Cytokines 70
Cytokines Generated in the Adaptive Immune Response: B-Cell–Derived Cytokines 70
Summary 70
References 71
8 The Structure and Derivation of Antibodies and Autoantibodies 76
Structure of the Antibody Molecule 76
Antibody Assembly 77
Generation of Antibody Diversity 78
Somatic Hypermutation 79
B-Cell Subsets: Implications for SLE 80
Toll-Like Receptors in B-Cell Function 81
Pathogenic Autoantibodies 82
Genetic and Molecular Analysis of Anti-DNA Antibodies 83
Autoantibody Induction 83
B-Cell Tolerance 85
Therapeutic Interventions 87
Non–Antigen-Specific Therapies 87
Depleting Autoreactive B Cells 87
Interfering with T-Cell Help 87
Antigen-Based Therapies 88
Summary 88
References 89
9 T Cells 96
Role of T Cells in Autoimmunity and Inflammation 96
Help to B Cells 96
Promotion of Inflammation 96
CD8+ and Double-Negative T Cells 97
Regulatory Function 97
Intrinsic T-Cell Defects 98
Assembly and Selection of the T-Cell Repertoire 98
T-Cell Activation and Signaling 98
Regulation of Gene Expression 98
Mitochondrial Dysfunction and mTOR Signaling 100
Apoptosis Induction 100
Conclusion 100
References 100
10 Regulatory Cells in SLE 104
Regulatory T Cells 104
CD4+ Regulatory T Cells 104
CD4+ Tregs and SLE 106
CD8+ Tregs 106
CD8+ Tregs and SLE 106
Regulatory B Cells 107
Regulatory B Cells and SLE 107
Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells 107
Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells and SLE 107
Dendritic Cells 108
Dendritic Cells and SLE 108
Natural killer Cells 108
NK Cells and SLE 109
Invariant NKT cells 109
Invariant NKT Cells and SLE 109
Conclusions 110
References 110
11 Apoptosis, Necrosis, and Autophagy 115
Definitions 115
Apoptosis 115
Necrosis 115
Autophagy 115
Other Forms of Cell Death 115
Biochemistry of Apoptosis 116
Caspases 116
Inhibition of Caspases—Intracellular Inhibitors of Apoptosis 117
Nucleases and the Degradation of Cellular DNA and RNA 117
The Bcl-2 Family: Central Regulators of Apoptosis 118
Abnormalities in the Expression of Bcl-2 Family Members Cause Lupus-Like Autoimmunity in Mice 119
Initiation and Pathways of Apoptosis 119
Extrinsic Signaling Through Death Receptors 119
Regulation of Death Receptors 120
Function in Immune Regulation 121
Deficiencies in Death Receptor Signaling Lead to Systemic Autoimmunity 121
Intrinsic Death Pathways from Cellular Damage or Stress 121
The Mitochondria as an Integrator of Cell Metabolism and Apoptosis 121
Metabolic Stress 121
Genotoxic Stress 121
Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress 122
Removal of Apoptotic Cells 122
Receptors and Ligands 122
Function in Immune Regulation 123
Defective Clearance of Apoptotic Cells Predisposes to Lupus-Like Disease in Mice 123
Apoptosis Abnormalities in Human SLE 123
Is the Process of Cell Death Normal in SLE? 123
Is the Response to Dying Cells Abnormal? 123
Do Patients with SLE Have Reduced Clearance of Apoptotic Cells? 124
Conclusions 124
Acknowledgments 124
References 124
12 Abnormalities in Immune Complex Clearance and Fcγ Receptor Function 127
The Role of the Mononuclear Phagocyte System in the Clearance of Immune Complexes 127
Mechanisms of Immune Complex Clearance 127
Complement Mechanisms: Immune Adherence and the Erythrocyte CR1 System 127
Fcγ Receptor Mechanisms 128
Abnormal Immune Complex Clearance in SLE 129
Human Models of Immune Complex Clearance 129
Analysis of the Clearance of IgG-Sensitized Autologous Erythrocytes 129
Analysis of Clearance of Infused Soluble Immune Complexes 130
Biology of Human Fcγ Receptors 131
Structure and Distribution 131
Ligands 132
FcγR Signal Transduction 133
FcγR-Mediated Effector Functions 133
Inherited Differences in FcγRs 133
Abnormalities in Fcγ Receptors in SLE 134
Strategies for Modulating FcγR-Mediated Immune Complex Clearance and Receptor Function 135
Acknowledgments 136
References 136
13 Neural-Immune Interactions: 141
The Immune System 141
Central Nervous System Regulation of Immunity 141
The Neuroendocrine System 142
The Stress Response 143
Sex Hormones 143
Interactions between the HPA and HPG Axes 143
Molecular Mechanisms of Steroid Hormone Actions 143
Impact of Neuroendocrine Factors on Immunity 143
Glucocorticoid Modulation of the Immune System 144
Effects of Sex Hormones on Immunity 145
Autonomic and Peripheral Nervous System Regulation of Immunity 145
Sympathetic Nervous System Effects on Inflammation and the Immune System 145
Parasympathetic Nervous System and Immunity 145
Peripheral Nervous System Effects on Inflammation and the Immune System 146
Physiologic Impact of Miscommunications between the CNS and Immune System 146
Glucocorticoid Resistance 146
Effects of Stress in SLE 146
Neuroendocrine Mechanisms in SLE 147
Autonomic and Peripheral Nervous System Activity in SLE 147
Summary 147
References 147
14 Complement and SLE 152
Historical Overview 152
Biology of the Complement System 152
Complement Activation Pathways 152
Regulators of Complement Activation 154
Receptors for Complement Proteins 155
Effector Functions of Complement 156
Complement: An Important Bridge between Innate Immunity and Adaptive Immunity 156
Complement and SLE 156
Immune Complex Abnormalities, Complement Activation, and Tissue Injury 156
Complement Deficiency and SLE 156
Possible Mechanisms Underlying the Complement Deficiency–SLE Association 157
Analyses of Complement 158
Measurement of Complement Functional Activity 158
Measurement of Complement Proteins 158
Measurement of Complement Activation Products 159
Proteomics Approaches for Complement Analyses 159
Soluble Complement Components as Biomarkers for SLE 159
Soluble Complement Components and SLE Activity 159
Complement Measurement in Lupus Nephritis 160
Problems Associated with Measurement of Soluble Complement Components 160
Cell-Bound Complement as a Biomarker for SLE 160
Rationale for Cell-Bound Complement Biomarkers 160
Investigational Studies of Cell-Bound Complement Activation Products 161
Clinical Applications of Cell-Bound Complement Activation Products as Lupus Biomarkers 161
Cell-Bound Complement Activation Products as Diagnostic Biomarkers for SLE 161
Cell-Bound Complement Activation Products as Biomarkers for SLE Disease Activity 162
Cell-Bound Complement Activation Products as Biomarkers for Stratifying Clinical Subsets of SLE Patients 162
Anticomplement Therapeutics for SLE 162
Conclusion 163
References 163
15 Mechanisms of Acute Inflammation and Vascular Injury in SLE 166
Epidemiology of Premature Vascular Damage in SLE 166
Subclinical and Clinical Vascular Damage in SLE 166
Mechanisms of Atherosclerosis Development in the General Population 166
Mechanisms of Endothelial Inflammation, Injury, and Atherosclerosis in SLE 167
Type I Interferons and SLE-Related Cardiovascular Disease 168
Induction of an Imbalance of Vascular Damage and Repair by Type I Interferons 168
IFN-α and Plaque Formation 169
Platelet Abnormalities Induced by IFN-α 169
Neutrophil Extracellular Traps 169
Other Cytokines 170
T Cells 170
Complement and Immune Complexes 171
Oxidative Stress 171
Lupus-Related Dyslipidemias 171
Antiphospholipid Antibodies 171
Other Autoantibodies 172
Conclusion 172
References 172
16 Mechanisms of Tissue Damage—Free Radicals and Fibrosis 175
Free Radicals and Oxidative Stress 175
Free Radicals, Antioxidant Enzymes, and Lipid Peroxidation 175
Detection of Radicals 175
Radical Chemistry—A Brief Outline 175
Reactive Oxygen Species 175
Interaction of Reactive Oxygen Species with Lipids 176
Interaction of Reactive Oxygen Species with Proteins 176
Reactive Nitrogen Species 176
Oxidation and Immune Response 177
Oxidative Damage and Oxidative Modification of Proteins in Autoimmune Disease 178
Free Radical Damage in SLE 178
Increased Oxygen Free Radical Production in SLE 178
Altered Antioxidant Enzyme and Antioxidant Levels in SLE 179
Antibodies to Catalase, Superoxide Dismutase, and Oxidized Low-Density Lipoprotein 179
Lipid Peroxidation 180
Protein Modification and Antibodies against Modified Proteins 181
Antibodies against Oxidatively Modified Proteins 181
Oxidative Modification of DNA 181
Reactive Nitrogen Species in SLE 181
Nitration and NO in SLE 181
Animal Models of SLE and Oxidative Damage 182
Animal Models of SLE and Reactive Oxygen Species 182
Animal Models of SLE and Reactive Nitrogen Species 183
Therapy in SLE 184
Fibrosis in SLE 184
Renal Fibrosis in Lupus Nephritis 184
Pulmonary Fibrosis in SLE 185
Fibrotic Lupus Pneumonitis (Chronic Interstitial Lung Disease) 185
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension 186
Drug-Induced Pulmonary Fibrosis 186
Cirrhosis or Periportal Hepatitis in SLE 186
Retroperitoneal Fibrosis 186
Mechanisms of Fibrosis in SLE 186
Conclusion 187
References 187
17 Animal Models of SLE 190
Clinical Disease, Autoantibodies, Immunologic Abnormalities, and Genetics in Spontaneous Multigenic Murine SLE 190
New Zealand Mice 190
NZB/BL (NZB) Mice 190
Clinical Characteristics and Autoantibodies 190
Abnormalities of Stem Cells and B Cells 191
Abnormalities of Dendritic Cells 193
Abnormalities of Thymus and T Cells 194
Genetics 194
Summary 194
New Zealand White Mice 194
Clinical Characteristics and Autoantibodies 194
Genetics 195
(NZB/NZW) F1 Mice (BWF1) 195
Clinical Characteristics and Autoantibodies 196
Nephritis in BWF1 Females: the Autoantibodies, the Infiltrating Cells, and the Predisposing Glomerular Structures 196
Neurologic Tissue 198
Lymphoproliferation 198
Sex Hormone Influences on Lupus in BWF1 Mice 198
Interferons and SLE in BWF1 Mice 198
Abnormalities of Hematopoietic Cells in BWF1 Mice 198
Abnormalities of Thymus and T Cells 199
Abnormalities of Monocytes/Macrophages 199
The Role of Defective Regulatory Cells in BWF1 Lupus (CD4+CD25+, CD8+, NK T Cells, B-1 B Cells) 199
Abnormalities of Dendritic Cells in BWF1 Mice 199
Genetic Predisposition 199
III Autoantibodies 256
19 Immune Tolerance Defects in Lupus 256
Immune Tolerance 256
Lymphocyte Homeostasis and Immune Tolerance 256
Mechanisms Underlying T-Cell Tolerance 257
Thymic Selection 257
Induction of Anergy 257
Immune Deviation 259
Regulatory, Suppressor, or Inhibitory T cells 259
Mechanism of B-Cell Tolerance 259
Immune Tolerance Defects in Lupus 261
Abnormalities at the Level of Autoantigens in Causing Tolerance Breakdown 261
Impairment of Antigen-Presenting Cell Function in Tolerance Breakdown 261
T-Cell Abnormalities Contributing to Tolerance Breakdown 262
Impaired Clonal Deletion of Lupus Autoreactive T-Helper Cells 262
Neonatal and Adult Tolerance to Exogenously Administered Peptide Antigens in Lupus 262
Intact Central Tolerance but Impaired Peripheral T-Cell Control Mechanisms 262
T Cell–Signaling Defects in SLE 262
Expansion of Follicular Helper T Cells in Lupus 264
B-Cell Abnormalities Contributing to Tolerance Breakdown 264
Breaking the B-Cell Tolerance Checkpoints 264
B-Cell Receptor Signaling Defects, Hyperactivation, and Loss of Tolerance in SLE 265
Role of B Cells in Breaking T-Cell Tolerance 266
Impairments of Regulatory T Cells and Factors as Mechanisms of Loss of Tolerance 266
Strategies to Reestablish Tolerance in Lupus 267
Tolerizing DNA-Specific B Cells 267
Tolerizing Lupus Th Cells 267
Non–Antigen-Specific Approaches to Reestablishing Immune Tolerance in SLE 267
Stem Cell Transplantation to Reset Immune Tolerance in SLE 267
Looking Beyond Immune Tolerance in Lupus 268
Synthesis 268
References 268
20 Autoantibodies 273
Part A Antibody Structure, Function, and Production 273
Antibody Structure and Function 273
Antibody Production and the Generation of Diversity 273
References 274
Part B Antibodies to DNA, Histones, and Nucleosomes 274
Anti-DNA Antibodies in Lupus: Historical Overview 274
Measurement of Anti-dsDNA Antibodies 275
Work from Experimental Models Emphasing the Potential Importance of Anti-dsDNA Antibodies 275
How Pathogenic Anti-dsDNA Antibodies Bind to Tissues: The Importance of Binding to Nucleosomes 275
Cross-Reaction of Anti-DNA Antibodies with Intracellular Antigens 276
Antihistone Antibodies 276
Structure and Origin of Pathogenic Anti-dsDNA and Antinucleosome Antibodies 276
Can Measuring Anti-dsDNA Levels Help Us Manage Patients with SLE? 277
Summary 277
References 277
Part C Anti-lipoprotein and Anti–Endothelial Cell Antibodies 278
Anti–Endothelial Cell Antibodies 278
References 279
Part D Anti-C1q Antibodies 279
Antigenic Specificity and Methods of Detection of Anti-C1q 279
Clinical Associations 279
Do Levels of Anti-C1q Follow Disease Activity in Lupus (Nephritis)? 280
Pathogenic Role of Anti-C1q Autoantibodies 280
Conclusion 280
References 280
Part E Antibodies against the Extractable Nuclear Antigens RNP, Sm, Ro/SSA, and La/SSB 281
Structure of the Antigens 281
Sm/RNP Complex 281
Ro/SSA and La/SSB RNP Complex 281
Assays for Measuring Anti-ENA Antibodies 281
Prevalence and Clinical Associations in SLE 282
Virus Infections as Triggers for Autoimmunity 282
Sequential Presentation of Anti-ENA Antibodies and Relationship of Anti-ENA to Other Lupus-Specific Autoantibodies 283
Role of Apoptosis for the Generation of Anti-ENA Antibodies 283
Toll-Like Receptors as Key Molecules for the Generation of Anti-ENA Antibodies 283
Genetic Risks and Anti-ENA Antibodies 283
Pathogenic Importance of Anti-RNP and Anti-Sm Antibodies 284
Pathogenic Role of Anti-Ro/SSA and Anti-La/SSB Antibodies 284
References 284
21 Autoantigenesis and Antigen-Based Therapy and Vaccination in SLE 286
Autoantigenesis: Mechanisms that Make an Antigen an Autoantigen 286
Defective Apoptosis 286
Impaired Removal of Apoptotic Cells 286
Mutations 286
Genetic Polymorphisms 287
Alternative Splicing 287
Posttranslational Modifications 287
Altered Antigen Processing 287
Molecular Mimicry 287
Defective Sensing and Uptake of Autoantigen 287
Chronic Inflammation as a Trigger of Autoantigenesis 289
Mechanisms by which Autoantigens May Contribute to the Development of Disease 289
Induction of Effector T cells 289
Reduced Activation of Regulatory, Inhibitory, or Suppressor T Cells 290
Activation of Toll-Like Receptors 290
Autoantigens as Chemoattractants 290
Altered Recognition of Autoantigens 290
Autoantigen Ro52 290
Common Autoantigens in Lupus 290
Identification of Autoantigenic Epitopes in Lupus 291
Studies in Animal Models 291
Nucleosome Core Histone Peptides as Th Autoepitopes 291
Self-Ig Peptides as Autoantigenic Epitopes 291
T-Cell Pepscan of U1-70K snRNP Autoantigen 292
Screening Phage Display Library to Identify Peptidomimetics That Bind Anti-DNA Antibody 292
Identification of Self-Epitopes in Human SLE 292
Autoantigen-Based Vaccination and Peptide Therapies in Lupus 293
Preclinical Animal Studies 293
Gene Vaccination for SLE 295
Human Studies and Clinical Trials 295
Mechanisms of Peptide-Based Therapies in Lupus 297
Neonatal Peptide Tolerance: Can Peptide Vaccines Worsen Lupus? 297
Induction of “Direct” Tolerance in Th Cells: Induction of Apoptosis 297
Modulation of T-Cell Subsets: Increased Regulatory but Decreased Follicular T Helper, Th1, and Th17 Cells 297
Modulation of PD-1 297
Role of Dendritic Cells in Facilitating Peptide-Induced Tolerance 297
Modulation of Cytokine Production: Reduced Proinflammatory but Increased Regulatory Cytokines 297
Modulation of Molecules Associated with B-Cell Survival and Function 298
Modulating Determinant Spreading 298
Inhibiting T-Cell Chemotaxis 298
Inhibiting Autoantibody Binding to Extracellular Matrix 298
Induction of Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes That Ablate Autoreactive B Cells 298
Alteration of Autophagic Process and MHC Class II Stability 298
Will Peptide-Specific Treatment Ever Be a Reality in Patients with SLE? 298
Synthesis 299
References 299
IV Clinical Aspects of SLE 304
22 Overview and Clinical Presentation 304
History 304
Chief Complaint 304
Variations in Clinical Presentation 304
Incomplete Lupus 304
Late-Onset Lupus 306
Male Lupus 307
Constitutional Symptoms 308
Fever 308
Lymphadenopathy 308
Weight Loss 308
Malaise and Fatigue 308
References 308
23 Pathomechanisms of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus 310
Clinical Photosensitivity in Lupus 310
Action Spectrum of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus 310
Role of Ultraviolet Light in the Exacerbation of SLE 310
A Selective Sensitivity to Ultraviolet Light in LE? 310
Responses to Ultraviolet Light in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus 310
Ultraviolet Light, Cell Death, and the Skin 311
Cell Death in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus 311
Ultraviolet Light as Inflammatory Stimulus 313
Humoral Factors in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus 313
Immunopathology of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus 313
Ro/SSA Autoantibodies and LE Photosensitivity 313
Cellular Factors 314
Immunogenetics 314
Immune Cells and Murine Models of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus 314
Role of Activated T Cells in Human Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus 314
Cofactors in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus 315
Ultraviolet Effects on Cutaneous Vasculature 315
Vascular Activation 315
Cytokines 315
TNF-α and IL-18 315
IL-17 315
Type 1 and Type 3 Interferons 315
A Model of Pathogenesis of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus 316
Acknowledgments 316
References 317
24 Skin Disease in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus 319
History 319
Epidemiology 319
Triggers of CLE 319
Clinical Features 319
Classification of Cutaneous LE 319
Lupus-Specific Skin Lesions 319
Acute Cutaneous LE 319
Subacute Cutaneous LE 320
Chronic Cutaneous LE 322
Hypertrophic/Verrucous DLE. 322
Lupus Panniculitis/Lupus Profundus. 323
Mucosal DLE. 323
LE Tumidus/Papulomucinous LE. 323
Chilblain LE 323
Lichen Planus–Lupus Erythematosus Overlap. 323
Additional Variants 324
Bullous LE. 324
Neonatal LE. 324
Relationship with Systemic Disease Features 324
Pathology 324
Immunopathology 324
Laboratory Findings 325
Differential Diagnosis 325
Treatment 325
Topical Therapy 325
Systemic Therapy 325
Lupus-Nonspecific Skin Lesions 325
Photosensitivity 326
Alopecia 326
Cutaneous Vascular Reactions 326
Vasculitis 326
Vasculopathy 327
Ischemic Vasculopathy 327
Raynaud Phenomenon 327
Thromboembolic Vasculopathy and Antiphospholipid Antibodies 328
Cryoglobulins 328
Cholesterol Crystals 328
Calcium Deposits 328
Other Cutaneous Vascular Reactions 328
Urticaria 328
Periungual Telangiectasias 329
Erythromelalgia and Palmar Erythema 329
Other LE-Nonspecific Skin Lesions 329
Cutaneous Mucinosis 329
Calcinosis Cutis 329
Nail Changes 329
Anetoderma 330
Interstitial Granulomatous Dermatitis 330
Conclusion 330
References 330
25 The Musculoskeletal System and Bone Metabolism 333
Arthritis 333
Soft Tissue Disorders and Other Pain Syndromes 333
Muscle Involvement 334
Musculoskeletal Infections 334
Avascular Necrosis of Bone 334
Osteoporosis 336
Summary 338
References 338
26 Pathogenesis and Treatment of Atherosclerosis in Lupus 341
Introduction 341
Subclinical Measures of Atherosclerosis 341
Traditional and SLE-Specific Risk Factors for Atherosclerosis in SLE 341
Traditional Risk Factors 341
SLE-Specific Risk Factors 342
Disease Activity, Duration, and Damage 342
Renal Disease 342
Glucocorticoid Therapy 342
Antiphospholipid Antibodies 343
Novel Biomarkers/“Non-traditional” Cardiac Risk Factors 343
Inflammation and the Pathogenesis of Atherosclerosis 343
Monocyte and T-Cell Recruitment to the Arterial Wall 343
Low-Density Lipoproteins and the Development of Foam Cells 343
HDL Clears Ox-LDL from the Endothelium 343
Innate Immunity in Atherosclerosis 344
Potential Biomarkers for Atherosclerosis in SLE 344
Oxidized Low-Density Lipoproteins 344
Lipoprotein(a) 344
High-Density Lipoproteins: Function and Structure 345
Proinflammatory HDL 345
Apolipoprotein A-I and Antibodies to It 345
Paraoxonase 345
Adipocytokines 345
Markers of Endothelial Dysfunction 345
C-Reactive Protein 345
Homocysteine 346
Strategies for Prevention of Cardiovascular Complications in SLE 346
Minimizing Framingham Risk Factors 346
Hypertension 346
Dyslipidemia: Statin Use 346
Modulators of Lupus Disease Activity 347
Antimalarial Therapy 347
Azathioprine 347
Glucocorticoids 347
Mycophenolate Mofetil 347
Summary 347
References 347
27 Cardiopulmonary Disease in SLE 352
Cardiopulmonary Manifestations 352
Serositis: Pleurisy and Pericarditis 352
Acute Lupus Pneumonitis 352
Pulmonary Hemorrhage 353
Chronic Diffuse Interstitial Lung Disease 354
Pulmonary Embolism 355
Reversible Hypoxemia 355
Pulmonary Hypertension 355
Shrinking Lung Syndrome 355
Airway Obstruction 356
Infections and the Lung in SLE 356
Myocardiac Involvement 356
Valvular Heart Disease 357
Diagnostic Challenges 358
Treatment 358
Pleuropericarditis 359
Pneumonitis and Alveolar Hemorrhage 359
Interstitial Lung Disease 360
Bronchiolitis 360
Pulmonary Thromboembolism 360
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension 360
Shrinking Lung Syndrome 360
Myocarditis 360
Heart Valve Disease 360
References 361
28 Pathogenesis of the Nervous System 363
Vascular Mechanisms 363
Central Nervous System Mechanisms 363
Cytokines and Chemokines 363
Autoantibodies 364
Blood-Brain Barrier 364
Peripheral Nervous System Mechanisms 365
Summary 365
References 365
29 Clinical Aspects of the Nervous System 368
Classification 368
Clinical Presentations 368
Frequency of Manifestations 368
Etiopathogenesis 368
Clinical Manifestations 369
Central Nervous System 369
Acute Confusional State 369
Cognitive Dysfunction 369
Headache 370
Aseptic Meningitis 370
Cerebrovascular Disease 370
Myelopathy 371
Movement Disorders 371
Demyelinating Syndrome 372
Seizures 372
Psychiatric Disorders 372
Psychosis 372
Mood and Anxiety Disorders 372
Peripheral Nervous System 372
Cranial Neuropathies 372
Peripheral Polyneuropathies 373
Autonomic Disorders 373
Myasthenia Gravis and Related Disorders 373
Neuropsychiatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Children and Older Adults 374
Secondary Causes of Central Nervous System Dysfunction in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 374
Clinical and Laboratory Evaluation 374
Clinical Laboratory Tests 374
Autoantibodies 375
Antiphospholipid Antibodies 375
Anti–Ribosomal P Antibodies 376
Antineuronal and Neural Antigen-Specific Antibodies 377
Cerebrospinal Fluid Tests 377
Routine Cerebrospinal Fluid Tests 377
Cerebrospinal Fluid Immunologic Tests 377
Cerebrospinal Fluid Antineuronal Antibodies 377
Miscellaneous Determinations 377
Summary 377
Neuroimaging Studies 377
Angiography 378
Electroencephalography 378
Treatment 378
Central Nervous System Manifestations 378
Difficult Clinical Situations 379
Peripheral Nervous System Manifestations 379
Prognosis 379
References 380
30 Psychopathology, Neurodiagnostic Testing, and Imaging 382
Introduction 382
Classification of Neuropsychiatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 382
Frequency and Attribution of Neuropsychiatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 382
Psychiatric Disorders 382
Acute Confusional State (Delirium) 382
Anxiety Disorders 383
Mood Disorders 383
Psychosis 384
Cognitive Function in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 384
Etiology of Cognitive Impairment in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 385
Cognitive Function, Global Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity, and Overt Neuropsychiatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 385
Cognitive Function and Psychiatric Morbidity 385
Cognitive Function and Medication 386
Cognitive Function and Immunologic Variables 386
Neuroimaging 386
Differences between Brain Structure and Function 386
Clinical Structural Imaging Methods: Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging 387
Computed Tomography 387
Magnetic Resonance Imaging 387
Clinical Functional Imaging 387
Electroencephalogram 387
Positron Emission Tomography and Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography 387
Nonconventional Magnetic Resonance Imaging 388
Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging 388
Magnetic Resonance Relaxometry 388
Magnetization Transfer Imaging 388
Diffusion Tensor Imaging 389
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy 389
Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders and Cognitive Impairment in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 389
Summary 390
Acknowledgments 390
References 390
31 Ocular, Aural, and Oral Manifestations 393
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and the Eye 393
Retinal Vascular Disease 393
Choroidal Vascular Disease 393
Optic Neuropathy 393
Episcleritis and Scleritis 394
Corneal Disease and Keratitis 395
Uveitis 395
Orbital Inflammation 395
Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine Toxicity 395
Antiphospholipid Antibody Retinopathy 396
Oral Manifestations 396
Nasal Septal Disease 397
Relapsing Polychondritis 397
Laryngeal Involvement 398
Temporomandibular Joint 398
Ear Involvement and Lupus 398
Ear Involvement in Lupus 398
Mechanisms of Immune-Mediated Inner Ear Disease 398
Acknowledgments 398
References 398
32 Management of Sjögren Syndrome in Patients with SLE 401
History 401
Clinical Presentation 401
Glandular Manifestations 401
Extraglandular Manifestations 401
Lymphoma Development 401
Serologic Findings 402
Classification and Diagnosis of Sjögren Syndrome 404
Pathogenesis 405
Genetic Factors 405
Hormonal Factors 405
Glandular Infiltration 406
Sjögren Syndrome in Patients with Lupus 407
Management of Glandular Manifestations 407
Management of Ocular Manifestations 408
Preventive Measures 408
Symptomatic Treatment 408
Management of Oral Manifestations 408
Preventive and General Measures for Oral Complications 408
Local Salivary Stimulation 408
Systemic Salivary Stimulation 409
Symptomatic Treatment 409
Prevention and Treatment of Oral Candidiasis 410
Management of Dry Surfaces Other than the Mouth and Eyes 411
Outcome Measures 411
Management of Extraglandular Disease 411
Antiinflammatory and Disease-Modifying Drugs 411
Treatment Strategies in Severe Extraglandular Manifestations 411
Nephritis 411
Neurologic Manifestations 411
Vasculitis 411
Hematologic Complications 411
Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue Lymphoma 411
Biological Agents in the Treatment of Sjögren Syndrome 412
Interferon-Alpha 412
Anti-CD20 Therapy 412
Future Perspectives 412
References 412
33 Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Manifestations 415
Gastrointestinal Involvement 415
Prevalence 415
Pharyngitis, Dysphagia, and Esophagitis 415
Anorexia, Nausea, Vomiting, and Diarrhea 415
Motility Disorders 415
Abdominal Pain and Acute Abdomen 416
Peptic Ulcer Disease 416
Helicobacter pylori Infection in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 417
Inflammatory Bowel Disease 417
Ulcerative Colitis 417
Regional Ileitis 417
Collagenous Colitis 417
Celiac Disease in Association with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 417
Protein-Losing Enteropathy and Malabsorption 417
Ascites and Peritonitis 418
Pancreatitis 418
V The Reproductive System & Hormones 455
36 Pregnancy in Women with SLE 455
Immunobiologic Implications of Pregnancy 455
Physiologic Alterations of Pregnancy 455
Immunologic Mechanisms of Pregnancy 455
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Activity in Pregnancy 456
Types of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Activity and Their Impact on Pregnancy Outcomes 456
Predictors of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Activity 456
Pregnancy Outcomes in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with Mediators of Complications 456
Pregnancy Loss 456
Preterm Birth 457
Preeclampsia 457
Offspring Outcomes 457
Maternal Mortality Rate 457
Types of Disease Activity 457
Lupus Nephritis 458
Frequency in Pregnancy 458
Impact on Pregnancy Outcomes 458
Differentiating Lupus Nephritis from Preeclampsia 458
Antiphospholipid Syndrome 458
Etiologic and Pathophysiologic Characteristics 458
Pregnancy Outcomes 459
Maternal Outcomes 459
Impact of Medications 459
Medications in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Pregnancy 459
Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs and Acetaminophen 459
Corticosteroids 459
Hydroxychloroquine 460
Azathioprine 460
Mycophenolate Mofetil 461
Cyclosporin 461
Cyclophosphamide 461
Intravenous Immunoglobulin 461
Rituximab 461
Belimumab 461
Discussion 461
References 461
37 Neonatal Lupus Erythematosus 464
Etiologic Factors and Pathogenesis 464
Maternal Autoantibodies in Congenital Heart Block 464
Clues to Pathogenic Mechanisms in Congenital Heart Block from Experimental Models 465
Targets for Maternal Antibodies in the Fetal Heart 466
Additional Risk Factors in Congenital Heart Block Development 466
Cardiac Manifestations 467
Cutaneous Manifestations 467
Other Manifestations 468
Hematologic Abnormalities 468
Liver Abnormalities 468
Neurologic Abnormalities 468
Chondrodysplasia Punctata 469
Fetal Screening and Surveillance 469
Cardiac Involvement 469
Screening for Other Features of Neonatal Lupus Erythematosus 469
Prevention and Therapy 469
Steroids 469
Intravenous Immunoglobulin 470
Hydroxychloroquine 470
Sympathomimetic Medications 470
Long-Term Outcomes 470
References 470
38 Reproductive and Hormonal Issues in Women with Autoimmune Diseases 473
Introduction 473
Hormones and Reproductive Immunology 473
Gonadal Hormones and the Immune System 473
Female Hormones and Inflammatory Mediators 473
Complex Effects of Sex Hormones on Inflammation 473
Sex Hormones and the Immune and Vascular Systems 474
Maternal-Fetal Immunology 474
Embryologic Development of the Immune System 474
Reproductive Issues in Women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Related Autoimmune Disorders 475
Contraception 475
Estrogen-Containing Contraception 476
Progestin-Only Hormonal Contraception 476
Intrauterine Devices 476
Barrier Methods 477
Infertility and Protection against Premature Ovarian Failure 477
Assisted Reproductive Technologies 477
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss 477
Antiphospholipid Antibody–Mediated Recurrent Pregnancy Loss 478
Treatment of Antiphospholipid Antibody–Mediated Recurrent Pregnancy Loss 478
Menopause and Disease Activity 478
Postmenopausal Hormone Replacement 479
Hormone Therapy and Cardiovascular Disease and Thromboses 479
Effect of Menopausal Hormone Replacement on Disease Activity 479
Bone Health and Osteoporosis 480
Prevention of Osteoporosis 480
Androgen Therapy with Dehydroepiandrosterone 481
Reproductive Health Care and Screening 481
References 482
VI Special Considerations, Subsets of SLE and Lupus-Related Syndromes 484
39 Drug-Induced Lupus: 484
Etiology 484
Drugs Implicated 484
Genetic Contributions to Drug-Induced and Idiopathic Lupus 485
Age and Gender Contributions to Drug-Induced and Idiopathic Lupus 486
Summary 486
Pathogenesis 486
Epigenetics and Gene Expression 486
Epigenetics, Chromatin Structure, and Gene Expression 486
Histone Modifications 487
DNA Methylation 487
T Cells, DNA Methylation, and Drug-Induced Lupus 487
T Cells, DNA Methylation, and Idiopathic Lupus 489
T Cells, DNA Methylation, and the Environment 489
Recombinant Biologic Agents 490
Interferon-Alpha 490
Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitors 490
Summary 490
Clinical Aspects 490
Idiopathic Lupus in Younger versus Older Adults 490
Patient Characteristics 490
Clinical and Serologic Features 490
Drug-Induced Lupus versus Idiopathic Lupus 491
Patient Characteristics 491
Clinical Features 491
Autoantibodies 491
Summary 491
References 492
40 SLE in Childhood and Adolescence 495
Epidemiology 495
Diagnosis 495
Clinical Manifestations 495
Renal Disease 495
Central Nervous System Manifestations 497
Psychosocial Concerns 498
Pulmonary Manifestations 498
Musculoskeletal Manifestations 498
Dermatologic Manifestations 499
Cardiac Manifestations 499
Gastrointestinal Manifestations 499
Infection 500
Hematologic Manifestations 500
Laboratory Evaluation 500
Pharmaceutical Therapies 501
Prognosis 502
Summary 503
References 504
41 Mixed Connective Tissue Disease and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease 506
Mixed Connective Tissue Disease 506
Historical Perspective 506
Definition 506
Clinical Features 507
General Features 507
Epidemiologic Characteristics 507
Sex Distribution 507
Skin 507
Joints 508
Muscles 508
Pulmonary System 508
Gastrointestinal System 508
Cardiac System 509
Nervous System 509
Renal Disease 509
Hematologic Disorders 509
Miscellaneous Systemic Features 509
Children 509
Pregnancy 510
Serologic and Immunologic Studies 510
Immunopathologic Considerations 511
Pathogenesis 511
Genetic Factors 511
Environmental Factors 512
B Cells in Pathogenesis 512
T Cells in Pathogenesis 512
Innate Immunity in Pathogenesis 513
Tissue Injury in Pathogenesis 513
Course and Prognosis 513
Treatment 513
Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease and Overlap Syndromes 514
Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease 515
Overlap Syndromes 515
Synthetase Syndromes 515
Polymyositis and Limited Scleroderma 515
Ku Antigen 515
RNA Polymerase II 515
Co-Existing Rheumatic Diseases 515
References 516
42 Clinical Aspects of the Antiphospholipid Syndrome 518
Introduction 518
Epidemiology 518
Classification Criteria 518
Pathogenesis 518
Clinical Features 518
Thrombotic Manifestations 518
Neurologic Manifestations 519
Ocular Manifestations 519
Cardiovascular Manifestations 519
Dermatologic Manifestations 519
Pulmonary Manifestations 520
Other Manifestations 520
Pregnancy Complications 520
Catastrophic Antiphospholipid Syndrome 520
Laboratory Diagnosis 521
Lupus Anticoagulant Test 521
Solid-Phase Assays 521
Management 521
Treatment of Patients with Prior Thrombosis 521
Primary Thromboprophylaxis 521
Obstetric Antiphospholipid Syndrome 522
Catastrophic Antiphospholipid Syndrome 522
Other Therapies 522
Statins 522
Rituximab 522
Future Targets 522
Conclusion 522
References 522
VII Assessment of Lupus 526
43 Clinical Application of Serologic Tests, Serum Protein Abnormalities, and Other Clinical Laboratory Tests in SLE 526
Diagnosis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 526
Monitoring Disease Activity in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 527
Clinical Significance of Anti–Double Stranded DNA Antibodies 528
Diagnostic Value 528
Clinical Tests for Anti–Double Stranded DNA 528
Preemptive Treatment of Serologically Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 528
Summary 528
Anti-Smith Antibodies 528
Prevalence 529
Anti-Smith Antibody Association with Organ Involvement 529
Anti-Smith Antibodies and Disease Activity 529
Anti-U1 Ribonucleoprotein 529
Clinical Association of Anti–U1 Ribonucleoprotein Antibodies 529
Serum Antibody Titer 529
Anti–Sjögren Syndrome Antigen A 529
Diagnostic Specificity and Associations 530
Serial Measurement of Anti–Sjögren Syndrome Antigen A Titer 530
Summary 530
Anti-SSB/La Antibodies 530
Antihistone Antibodies 531
Clinical Association 531
Summary 531
Antinucleosome Antibodies in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 531
Anticomplement 1q Antibodies 531
Anti–Ribosomal P Antibodies 531
Anticentromere and Antiscleroma 70-kD Antibodies 532
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate 532
C-Reactive Protein and the Immune System 532
Clinical Significance of C-Reactive Protein in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 532
C-Reactive Protein and Cardiovascular Risk in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 532
Anti–C-Reactive Protein and Antipentraxin Antibodies 533
Serum Complement 533
Plasma Proteins 533
Serum Protein Electrophoresis 533
Albumin 534
Gamma Globulins 534
Serum Immunoglobulins 534
Immunoglobulin G 534
Immunoglobulin M 535
Immunoglobulin A 535
Immunoglobulin E 535
Common Variable Immunodeficiency 535
Drug-Related Hypogammaglobulinemia 535
Circulating Plasma Cells in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 536
Other Serologic Abnormalities in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 536
Rheumatoid Factor 536
Anti–Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibodies 536
Cryoglobulins 537
Antiendothelial Cell Antibodies 537
Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies 537
Clustering of Autoantibodies 538
References 538
44 Differential Diagnosis and Disease Associations 541
Is It Really Systemic Lupus Erythematosus? 541
Misdiagnosis of Lupus 541
Positive Antinuclear Antibody Testing: How Often Is it Systemic Lupus Erythematosus? 542
Antinuclear Antibody–Negative Lupus 542
Undifferentiated Connective-Tissue Disease 543
Incomplete Lupus 543
Rheumatoid Arthritis 543
Clinical Differentiation 543
Extraarticular Differentiation 543
Laboratory and Serologic Differentiation 543
Rhupus 543
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis 544
Vasculitis 544
Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis 544
Scleroderma and Other Fibrosing Syndromes 544
Serum Sickness 545
Kikuchi Disease 545
Fibromyalgia 545
Crystal-Induced Arthropathies 545
Dermatitis Herpetiformis 546
Sarcoidosis 546
Amyloid 546
Seronegative Spondyloarthropathies and Psoriasis 546
Association of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with Other Disorders 546
Porphyria 546
Angioimmunoblastic Lymphadenopathy with Dysproteinemia and Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome 547
Carcinoma 547
Infectious Diseases 547
Viral Infections 547
Bacterial Infections 548
Parasites 548
Miscellaneous Disorders 548
Key Points 548
References 548
45 SLE and Infections 555
Mortality and Infections in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 555
Prevalence of Infections in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 555
Identifying Independent Risk Factors for Infection in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 555
Factors that Influence Infection Susceptibility in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 556
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Intrinsic Immune Dysfunction 556
Macrophages 556
Neutrophils 556
T Cells and Natural Killer Cells 556
B Cells and Immunoglobulin 557
Reticuloendothelial System Defects 557
Therapeutic Toxicities 557
Glucocorticoids 557
Other Immunosuppressive Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Therapies 557
Hydroxychloroquine Use and Protection from Infection 559
Select Genetic Defects and Risk of Infection 559
Mannose-Binding Lectin 559
Fc-Gamma Receptors 559
Complement Components 559
Protean Spectrum of Infection in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 559
Bacteria 559
Mycobacterium 559
Viruses 560
Fungal 560
Parasitic and Protozoan 560
Using Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Biomarkers to Differentiate Between Infection and Disease Flare 560
Clinical Approach to Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and a Suspected Infection 560
Summary 560
Acknowledgments 561
References 561
Online-Only Supplementary References 562.e1
46 Clinical Measures, Metrics, and Indices 563
Principles for Assessing Patients with Lupus 563
Approaches to Clinical Measurement in Lupus 563
Disease Activity Indices 563
Global Indices 563
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index and Its Versions 563
Mexican Version of SLEDAI 564
SELENA-SLEDAI 564
SLEDAI-2000 566
SLEDAI-2K: 30-Day Version 566
Systemic Lupus Activity Measure 566
European Consensus Lupus Activity Measurement 567
Lupus Activity Index 567
SLE Activity Index Score 567
Organ-Specific Indices 567
British Isles Lupus Assessment Group 567
Renal Outcome Measures 569
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Disease Area and Severity Index 569
Measures of Disease Activity over Time 569
Adjusted Mean SLEDAI-2K 569
Responder Measures 569
Flares 569
Improvement 570
Responder Index for Lupus Erythematosus. 570
SLE Responder Index. 570
SLEDAI-2K Responder Index 50. 570
Disease Activity in Childhood 570
Disease Activity in Pregnancy 575
Clinically Meaningful Change in Disease Activity Measures 575
Improvement 575
Flare 575
Damage 575
Health-Related Quality of Life 578
Generic Questionnaires 578
Disease-Specific Questionnaires 578
Costs and Economic Impact Events 579
Adverse Events 579
References 579
VIII Management of SLE 582
47 Principles of Therapy, Local Measures, and Nonsteroidal Medications 582
Formulation Overview 582
Educational Session 582
General Therapeutic Considerations 582
Rest, Sleep, and the Treatment of Fatigue 582
Exercise, Physical Therapy, and Rehabilitation 583
Tobacco Smoke and Alcohol 584
Weather and Seasons 584
Pain Management 585
Role of Stress and Trauma 585
Can Stress Induce Lupus? 585
Can Stress Exacerbate Preexisting Systemic Lupus Erythematosus? 585
Can Physical Trauma Cause or Exacerbate Systemic Lupus Erythematosus? 585
How Important ARE Patient Compliance and Treatment Adherence? 585
Sun Avoidance and Phototoxicity 585
Which Sunscreen Should Be Used in Lupus? 586
Sun Protection and Safe Sun Habits 586
Local Therapy for Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus 586
Topical Corticosteroid Preparations 586
Other Steroid Delivery Systems: Occlusive Patches and Dressings, Intralesional Therapy, and Intradermal Injections 587
Topical Calcineurins for Cutaneous Lupus and Other Approaches 587
Can Patients with Lupus Undergo Topical Cosmetic Procedures? 587
Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs for the Treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 587
Mechanisms of Action 587
Clinical Efficacy in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 588
Cyclooxygenase-2 Inhibition 588
Adverse Reactions of Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 588
Renal System 588
Gastrointestinal System 588
Nervous System 588
Cutaneous Reactions 589
Cardiovascular System 589
Hematologic Complications 589
Pregnancy 589
Drug Interactions and Monitoring 589
References 589
48 Systemic Glucocorticoid Therapy in SLE 591
Endogenous and Synthetic Glucocorticoids 591
Molecular Mechanisms of Glucocorticoid Action 591
Antiinflammatory and Immunosuppressive Effects 592
Glucocorticoid Resistance 593
Pharmacokinetics and Drug Interactions 593
General Principles of Glucocorticoid Therapy 593
Pulse-Glucocorticoid Therapy 596
Use of Depot Glucocorticoid Agents 596
Glucocorticoid Use During Pregnancy and Lactation 596
Use of Glucocorticoids During Stress 597
Adverse Effects of Glucocorticoids 597
Bone Toxicity 597
Cardiovascular Effects 598
Infections 598
Neuropsychiatric Adverse Effects 598
Other Adverse Effects 598
References 598
49 Antimalarial Medications 601
Introduction 601
Pharmacokinetics of Antimalarial Medications 601
Hydroxychloroquine 601
Chloroquine 601
Quinacrine 601
Mechanisms of Action 601
Efficacy of Antimalarial Medications 602
Controlled Studies Assessing Efficacy 602
Efficacy during Pregnancy 603
Antithrombotic Effects 604
Effects on Dyslipidemia and Atherosclerosis 604
Effects on Diabetes Mellitus 604
Protective Effects on Infections 604
Effects on Cancer 604
Effects on Damage Accrual and Survival 605
Adverse Effects of Antimalarial Therapy 605
Gastrointestinal Adverse Effects 605
Cutaneous and Pigmentary Adverse Events 605
Ocular Effects 605
Screening for Ocular Toxicity 605
Neurologic, Muscular, and Cardiac Adverse Effects 606
Adverse Events of Antimalarial Medications during Pregnancy and Breast-Feeding 606
Other Rare Adverse Events 606
Doses and Dosage Schedule 606
Summary 606
References 606
50 Immunosuppressive Drug Therapy 609
Alkylating Agents 609
Cyclophosphamide 609
Hemorrhagic Cystitis and Carcinomas of the Bladder 610
Other Malignancies 610
Hematologic Toxicity 610
Gastrointestinal Toxicity 610
Pulmonary Toxicity 610
Gonadal Toxicity and Teratogenicity 611
Infections 611
Clinical Trials Administering Cyclophosphamide for Lupus Nephritis 611
Intravenous Bolus Cyclophosphamide for the Treatment of Lupus Nephritis 611
Relationship of Efficacy and Toxicity to the Effective Dose of Intravenous Cyclophosphamide 611
Advantage of Maintenance Immunosuppression Therapy after Intravenous Cyclophosphamide Induction Therapy 611
Concomitant Daily Corticosteroids 612
Combining Bolus Methylprednisolone with Intravenous Cyclophosphamide 612
Racial Differences in Response to Intravenous Cyclophosphamide 612
Sequential Therapy for Lupus Nephritis 612
Induction Therapy: Comparisons of Intravenous Cyclophosphamide with Other Agents 614
Intravenous Cyclophosphamide versus Mycophenolate Mofetil 614
Pulse Cyclophosphamide versus Intravenous Immunoglobulin 614
Oral Cyclophosphamide 614
Daily Oral CyX for Induction 614
Guidelines for Treating Lupus Nephritis 615
Intravenous Cyclophosphamide in Nonrenal Lupus 615
Neuropsychiatric Lupus 615
Other Disease Manifestations 615
Bolus Cyclophosphamide in Children 616
Aggressive Cyclophosphamide-Containing Regimens 616
Summary of Cyclophosphamide Therapy for Lupus 616
Chlorambucil 616
Summary of Chlorambucil Therapy for Lupus 617
Azathioprine 617
Summary of Azathioprine Therapy for Lupus 618
Cyclosporine and Tacrolimus 618
Induction Therapy of Nephritis 618
Maintenance of Remission after Treatment of Lupus Nephritis with Cyclophosphamide 619
Nonrenal Lupus 619
Tacrolimus 619
Tacrolimus for Induction Therapy of Lupus Nephritis 619
Combined Tacrolimus and Mycophenolate Mofetil Therapy 619
Calcineurin Inhibitors for Skin Disease 619
Summary of Calcineurin Inhibitors 619
Methotrexate 619
Summary of Methotrexate Therapy for Lupus 620
Mycophenolate Mofetil 620
Animal Studies 621
Nonrenal Lupus 621
Summary of Mycophenolate Mofetil Therapy for Lupus 621
Leflunomide 621
Summary of Leflunomide Therapy for Lupus 622
Conclusion 622
References 623
51 Specialized Treatment Approaches and Niche Therapies for Lupus Subsets 626
Treatment of Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and End-Stage Renal Disease 626
Incidence and Prevalence 626
Uremia and Its Reversibility 626
Prognosis of End-Stage Renal Disease 626
Hemodialysis versus Peritoneal Dialysis 626
Transplantation 626
Prevalence 626
Graft and Patient Survival 626
Serologic Features and Disease Recurrence 626
Pregnancy 627
Laser Therapy 627
Apheresis and Related Technologies 627
Lymphocyte Depletion: Thoracic Duct Drainage, Lymphocytapheresis, and Total Lymphoid Irradiation 627
Photopheresis 627
Plasmapheresis and Plasma Exchange 627
Basic Science and Clinical Rationale 627
Clinical Studies in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 628
Lupus Nephritis 628
Antiphospholipid Syndrome and Congenital Heart Block 628
Other Potential Indications 628
Pulse Synchronization Therapy 628
Membrane Technologies 628
Summary 628
Ultraviolet UVA-1 IRRadiation 628
Should Radiation Therapy Be Avoided? 628
Niche Therapies for Lupus Subsets 629
Antileprosy Drugs 629
Dapsone 629
Thalidomide and Lenalidomide 629
Clofazimine 629
Novel Immune Suppressive Agents 629
Immunophylins: Tacrolimus and Rapamycin 629
Antimetabolites 629
Gold 629
Antilymphocyte Globulin 629
Beta Carotene and Retinoids 629
Miscellaneous Hormonal Interventions 630
Danazol 630
Testosterones 630
Dehydroepiandrosterone 630
Bromocriptine 630
Gamma Globulin and Intravenous Immunoglobulin 630
Vasodilators as Disease-Modifying Agents 631
Agents to Avoid and Failed Agents 631
References 631
For Further Reading: References for the OnLine Version 632.e1
Dialysis and End-Stage Renal Disease 632.e1
Uremia and Its Reversibility 632.e1
Prognosis of End-Stage Renal Disease 632.e1
Hemodialysis versus Peritoneal Dialysis 632.e1
Transplantation 632.e1
Graft and Patient Survival 632.e2
Serologic Features and Disease Recurrence 632.e2
Pregnancy 632.e2
Laser Therapy 632.e2
Apheresis and Related Technologies 632.e3
Photopheresis 632.e3
Plasmapheresis and Plasma Exchange: Basic Science and Clinical Rationale 632.e3
Plasmapheresis and Plasma Exchange: Clinical Studies in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 632.e3
Lupus Nephritis 632.e3
Antiphospholipid and Congenital Heart Block 632.e4
Other Potential Indications 632.e4
Pulse Synchronization Therapy 632.e4
Membrane Technologies 632.e5
Summary 632.e5
Ultraviolet-1 Radiation 632.e5
Should Radiation Therapy Be Avoided? 632.e5
Antileprosy Drugs 632.e5
Thalidomide and Lenalidomide 632.e6
Clofazimine 632.e6
Novel Immune Suppressives 632.e7
Antimetabolites 632.e7
Gold 632.e7
Antilymphocyte and Antithymocyte Globulin 632.e7
Beta Carotene and Retinoids 632.e7
Miscellaneous Hormonal Interventions 632.e8
Testosterones 632.e8
Dehydroepiandrosterone 632.e8
Bromocriptine 632.e9
Gamma Globulin and Intravenous Immunoglobulin 632.e9
Vasodilators as Disease Modifying Agents 632.e10
Agents to Avoid and Failed Agents 632.e10
52 Adjunctive and Preventive Measures 633
Immunizations and Prevention of Infection in Lupus 633
Are There Vaccinations That Should Be Avoided with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus? 633
Should Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Receive the Varicella Zoster Vaccine? 633
What Is the Risk of a Vaccination Triggering a Lupus Flare or Being Ineffective? 633
Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Lupus 634
Are There Specific Infections of Concern Requiring Prophylaxis in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus? 634
Are There Antibiotics That Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Should Avoid? 635
Allergies in Patients with Lupus 635
Should Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Allergies Consider Immunotherapy? 635
Vitamin D Supplementation in Lupus 635
Should All Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Be Screened for Vitamin D Deficiency? 635
What Are the Consequences of Vitamin D Deficiency for Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus? 635
What Are the Current Vitamin D Intake Recommendations for Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus? 636
Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Lupus 636
What Are the Most Common Types of Complementary and Alternative Therapies Used by Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus? 636
Are There Types of Complementary and Alternative Therapies That Should Be Avoided by Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus? 636
Adherence Issues in Lupus 636
What Are the Consequences of Nonadherence in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus? 636
What Strategies Have Been Shown to Improve Adherence? 637
References 637
53 Novel Therapies for SLE: 640
Introduction 640
Belimumab 640
Rituximab 642
Rituximab in Nonrenal Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 644
Rituximab in Lupus Nephritis 644
Rituximab in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Conclusions 645
Recommendations for the Clinician 645
Safety of Rituximab 645
Anti–Tumor Necrosis Factor Agents 645
Abatacept 645
References 646
54 Critical Issues in Drug Development for SLE 648
Introduction 648
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Characteristics Critical for Drug Development 648
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Is a Chronic Nonlethal Disease 648
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Is Associated with Significant and Incompletely Understood Detrimental Effects on Quality of Life 648
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Is Highly Heterogeneous in its Clinical Expression and Probably in its Underlying Pathophysiology 649
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Exhibits a Bewildering Variation in its Long-Term Course 650
Outcomes and Endpoints for Clinical Trials and the Regulatory Environment 650
References 651
55 Socioeconomic and Disability Aspects 653
Physical and Mental Functioning 653
Physical Functioning 653
Mental Functioning 654
Interventions 654
Schooling and Family Life 654
Employment and Work Disability 654
Employment 655
Work Disability 655
Costs of Illness 655
Direct Costs 656
Indirect Costs 656
Summary 657
Acknowledgments 657
References 657
IX Outcomes and Future Considerations 659
56 Investigational Agents and Future Therapy for SLE 659
Trials and Their Design 659
Potential New Therapeutic Targets in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 659
Antigen-Presenting Cells, Dendritic Cells, and Toll-Like Receptors 659
T Cells and Co-Stimulation 660
Regulatory T Cells 660
B Cells 661
Stem Cell Transplantation 662
Tolerogens 662
Intracellular Targets and Signal Transduction 662
Janus Kinase Inhibitors 662
Proteasome Inhibitor Bortezomib (PS-341; Janssen Cilag) 663
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) 663
Mediators of Inflammation 663
Interleukin Blockers 663
Interferon Blockers 663
Complement 663
Extracorporeal Removal of Autoantibodies and Immune Complexes 663
Summary 663
References 664
57 Mortality in SLE 666
Survival Rates in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 666
Five-Year Survival 666
Longer-Term Survival 667
Standardized Mortality Rates in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 667
Causes of Death in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 668
Co-Morbidities as Predictors of Overall Mortality in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 669
Cardiac Disease 669
Renal Disease 669
Other Important Baseline Factors: Demographics, Organ Involvement, and Medications 669
Demographics: Sex, Age, and Socioeconomic Status 669
Organ Involvement 670
Drug Use 670
Mortality in Pediatric-Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 670
Evidence of Improved Survival in Pediatric-Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 671
Long-Term Survival 671
Causes of Death and Risk Factors for Death in Pediatric-Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 672
Strategies for Improved Mortality Outcomes in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 672
References 673
Lupus Resource Materials 676
What Organizations Provide Patient Support in the United States? 676
Historical Background of Discoid and SLE e1
Prescientific Period e1
Differentiation from Tuberculosis e1
Recognition of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus e3
Lupoid Hepatitis e5
Serologic Aspects e5
Epidemiology e6
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and “Collagen Disease” e6
Photosensitivity e7
Drug-Induced and Aggravated Lupus Erythematosus e7
Diagnostic Criteria e7
Relationship of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus e8
Four Subsets of Lupus Erythematosus e8
Antiphospholipid Syndrome e8
Lupus Erythematosus Profundus e8
Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus e8
Neonatal Lupus Erythematosus e8
How Did Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Evolve from the Realm of Dermatology to Internal Medicine? e8
References e8
Patient Guide to Lupus Erythematosus e12
Purpose of this Guide e12
Brief History of Lupus Erythematosus e12
What Is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus? e12
Frequency of Lupus Erythematosus e13
What Causes Lupus Erythematosus? e13
Diagnosis e13
Diagnostic Criteria and Autoantibody Testing e13
Resemblance to Other Diseases e13
Symptoms and Course e14
Symptoms of the Disorder e14
General Symptoms e14
Other Considerations e15
Childbearing e15
Contraception e15
Hormonal Replacement Therapy e16
Treatment of Lupus Erythematosus e16
Aspirin and Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs e16
Antimalarial Drugs e16
Corticosteroidal Drugs e16
Immune Suppressive Agents e17
Coping with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: How Can You Help Yourself? e17
Physical Measures e17
Develop Preventive Coping Strategies e17
Is There Hope of Conquering Systemic Lupus Erythematosus? e18
Glossary e18
Index 679
A 679
B 681
C 682
D 684
E 684
F 685
G 685
H 686
I 686
J 687
K 687
L 688
M 688
N 689
O 690
P 690
Q 691
R 691
S 692
T 693
U 694
V 694
W 694
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I e28
J e29
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