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Glucocorticoids are steroid hormones that once bound to their receptor interact with the DNA binding domain. Almost 1000–2000 genes are sensitive to their effects, including immune/inflammatory response genes. However, their role in pathophysiology and therapy is still debated. We performed a literature survey using the key words...

Objectives: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare and complex autoimmune disorder characterized by microvascular damage and progressive fibrosis which affects the skin and multiple other organs. Much of the published data concerning SSc and the eye consists of single case reports or small case studies. This systematic review aims to provide an...

Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) are chronic systemic immune/inflammatory conditions characterized by the interaction between gene predisposition, autoimmunity and environmental factors. A growing scientific interest has focused on the role of nutrition in RMDs, suggesting its significant contribution to the pathogenesis and...

A variety of biologic DMARDs now exist for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, but we don't really know how these drugs function in vivo. Can time-lapse intravital imaging distinguish the modes of action of DMARDs by comparing response to joint destruction in mouse models of arthritis?

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