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An Immunohistopathologic Study to Profile the Folate Receptor Beta Macrophage and Vascular Immune Microenvironment in Giant Cell Arteritis
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Recent Advances in Giant Cell Arteritis

M Guevara1, C S Kollipara2

  • 1Division of Rheumatology Louisiana State University, 1542 Tulane Ave., Box T4M-2, New Orleans, LA, 70112, USA. mgueva@lsuhsc.edu.

Current Rheumatology Reports
|April 4, 2018
PubMed

Insights

Giant cell arteritis (GCA), a common vasculitis, is increasingly diagnosed early, preventing vision loss. New insights into its pathogenesis have led to targeted therapies like Tocilizumab, offering improved treatment options.

Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Immunology
  • Vascular Medicine

Background:

  • Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is the most prevalent systemic vasculitis, affecting large and medium-sized vessels.
  • Symptoms often stem from cranial and aortic involvement, making early diagnosis crucial for preventing vision loss.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in the understanding of GCA pathogenesis.
  • To discuss progress in diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of GCA.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on GCA pathogenesis and treatment.
  • Analysis of new diagnostic modalities and therapeutic targets.

Main Results:

  • Significant progress in understanding GCA pathogenesis, particularly the role of interleukin-6 (IL-6).
  • IL-6 inhibition has led to the first FDA-approved treatment, Tocilizumab, for GCA.
  • Other potential therapies like Abatacept and Ustekinumab show promise for large vessel vasculitis (LVV).

Conclusions:

  • Early diagnosis of GCA is vital for preventing irreversible vision loss.
  • Targeted therapies, especially IL-6 inhibition, represent a major breakthrough in GCA management.
  • Ongoing research into novel therapeutic targets holds promise for future GCA and LVV treatments.
Abstract

Keywords:
DiagnosisPathophysiologyReview of epidemiologyTreatment and prognosis for GCA

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