The functional single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) of the gene PTPN22 is a susceptibility
locus for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The study presented here describes the association of …

To further understand the role of neuro-immunological interactions in the pathogenesis of
rheumatoid arthritis (RA), we studied the influence of sympathetic neurotransmitters on …

Objective To assess the incidence and severity of disease modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD)-induced
adverse effects (AE) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) taking/not …

Growing evidence supports the hypothesis that alterations of the stress response and
interactions between the neuroendocrine and immune systems contribute to the pathogenesis of …

The impact of catecholamines on cytokine production and expression of adhesion molecules
by human neutrophils was evaluated in vitro. Neutrophils were separated from venous …

Primary autonomic dysfunctions are pure autonomic failure or are caused by neurodegenerative
disorders (eg, Parkinson’s disease, multiple systems atrophy), whereas secondary …

Catecholamines modulate lymphocyte function via stimulation of p2-adrenergic receptors (P2R).
Previous investigations revealed a decreased density of P2R on peripheral blood …

The systemic CD4+ T cell compartment in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is characterized
by TCR repertoire contraction, shortened telomere lengths, and decreased numbers of …

Systemic sclerosis (SSc, scleroderma) is a severe autoimmune connective tissue disease
which affects the skin and internal organs. There has been evidence that coagulation factor …

This study was performed to identify the role of cholinergic stimulation on changes of
intracellular calcium concentrations as intracellular messenger of neuroimmune interaction. …