Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a disease characterized by dysregulation and
hyperreactivity of the immune response at various levels, including hyperactivation of …

Autoimmune rheumatic diseases (AIRDs) with unknown etiology are increasing in incidence
and prevalence. Up to 5% of the population is affected. AIRDs include rheumatoid arthritis …

This study is to investigate whether dietary fiber intake prevents vascular and renal damage
in a genetic mouse model of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and the contribution of gut …

Evidence for the increased risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in patients with
chronic inflammatory and systemic autoimmune diseases has accumulated during the past …

Cyclosporine A, an inhibitor of calcineurin, exerts an immunomodulator action interfering
with T cell activation. Even though novel therapeutic tools have emerged, CyA still …

Abstract Purpose of Review To highlight important new findings on the topic of autoimmune
disease-associated hypertension. Recent Findings Autoimmune diseases including …

ABSTRACT Introduction: The metabolic syndrome (MetS) is now recognized as a chronic
proinflammatory and prothrombotic state that aggravates insulin resistance, oxidative injury …

Background and Purpose Hypertension is an important cardiovascular risk factor that is
prevalent in the systemic lupus erythematosus patient population. Here, we have …

Numerous studies show a direct relation between circulating autoantibodies, characteristic
of systemic autoimmune disorders, and primary hypertension in humans. Whether these …

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that predominately
affects women of reproductive age. Hypertension is an important cardiovascular risk factor …