BackgroundImmunoglobulin G (IgG) subclasses have been documented to have a close association with pemphigus. Nevertheless, the relationship among IgG subclasses, anti-desmoglein (anti-Dsg) autoantibodies, and disease activity remains ambiguous, and the…
BackgroundFocal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a heterogeneous glomerular disease frequently treated with high-dose glucocorticoids and calcineurin inhibitors, which can markedly increase susceptibility to opportunistic infections.Case presenta…
BackgroundTargeted-release budesonide (Nefecon) has demonstrated efficacy in randomized trials for IgA nephropathy (IgAN), yet direct comparative real-world evidence against systemic corticosteroids is scarce, limiting clinical decision-making.MethodsW…
Many patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) do not respond well to aspirin therapy. This study employed a multi-omics approach to identify key genes associated with aspirin non-responsiveness, thereby providing potential molecular…
BackgroundRosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition. Excessive LL-37 is produced when serine protease kallikrein-5 (KLK5) is hyperactivated, contributing to the inflammatory response in rosacea. Thus, inhibition of KLK5 has the potential to atte…
IntroductionHereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare genetic disorder, characterized by unpredictable, potentially life-threatening edema attacks. Treatment options include on-demand treatment (ODT) and long-term prophylactic (LTP) therapy. This study des…
Inflammaging is chronic low-grade inflammation arising from a progressive imbalance between pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory immune networks. The rate of inflammaging exhibits marked interindividual variation owing to differences in the pace of b…
Thyroid hormone (TH) signaling is widely recognized as an important regulator of skeletal muscle regeneration, yet the mechanisms by which aging alters TH-dependent regenerative responses remain unresolved. Current models generally assume that age-asso…
IntroductionDespite effective antiretroviral therapy, HIV-1 persists as a viral reservoir and remains a major barrier to a durable cure. Reservoir size and dynamics are central determinants of the success of cure strategies. Efforts to characterize and…
IntroductionDiGeorge syndrome (DGS) is an inborn error of immunity characterized by wide phenotypic variability, with a broad spectrum of autoimmune manifestations, including autoimmune cytopenias, thyroiditis, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). …
