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June 2024 in “Journal of Autoimmunity” This study investigates the role of steroid metabolism in macrophages within rheumatoid arthritis (RA), revealing that inflammatory macrophages significantly increase the activation of glucocorticoids and androgens, which suppress inflammation. RNA-seq data from RA synovial macrophages showed changes in genes related to steroid metabolism, correlating with disease activity and pain. Key enzymes like 11β-HSD1, SRD5A1, and AKR1C3 were identified as crucial in this process, with 11β-HSD1 playing a novel role in androgen activation. The study highlights that increased glucocorticoid and androgen levels in macrophages and fibroblast-like synoviocytes help reduce inflammation. Additionally, the reduced presence of inactive steroid precursors in postmenopausal women may lead to higher disease incidence and severity.
September 2025 in “Arthritis Research & Therapy” BMS-470539 reduces skin fibrosis and inflammation.
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August 2016 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Fibroblast changes in systemic sclerosis may help understand disease severity and treatment.
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September 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” CD201+ fascia progenitors are essential for wound healing and could be targeted for treating skin conditions.
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January 2017 in “Mediators of Inflammation” Platelet-released growth factors can reduce inflammation in joint disease.