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Undetectable mannose binding lectin is associated with HRCT proven bronchiectasis in rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

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Aim

The aim of this study was to ascertain whether mannose binding lectin deficiency is implicated in coexistent rheumatoid arthritis and bronchiectasis and to determine whether undetectable mannose binding lectin confers poorer long-term survival in coexistent rheumatoid arthritis and bronchiectasis or in rheumatoid arthritis in general.

Materials and methods

A retrospective audit was conducted in a rheumatoid arthritis cohort in which mannose binding lectin had been measured by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay from 2007-11. Rheumatoid arthritis patients with physician diagnosed HRCT proven bronchiectasis were recruited during this time and compared to those with uncomplicated rheumatoid arthritis. Survival from disease onset was recorded in October 2018. Kaplan-Meier survival estimates were performed to assess mortality over time in the two groups. Log rank tests were used for equality of survivor functions.

Results

The two groups were demographically comparable. A higher frequency of undetectable mannose binding lectin was observed in coexistent rheumatoid arthritis and bronchiectasis (37.5%) compared to uncomplicated rheumatoid arthritis, (8.9%, P = 0.005). Undetectable mannose binding lectin correlated with a strong trend toward poor survival in rheumatoid arthritis overall (P = 0.057). Cox regression analysis however, showed no difference in the hazard ratio for survival between the two groups when corrected for age, gender, prednisolone use ever, rheumatoid factor status and the full range of MBL concentrations.

Conclusion

In summary, undetectable mannose binding lectin is associated with coexistent rheumatoid arthritis and bronchiectasis and correlates with poor survival in rheumatoid arthritis overall. These findings further implicate immunodeficiency in the genesis of bronchiectasis in rheumatoid arthritis.

SUBMITTER: Makin K

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6457565 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Undetectable mannose binding lectin is associated with HRCT proven bronchiectasis in rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Makin Krista K Easter Tracie T Kemp Monica M Kendall Peter P Bulsara Max M Coleman Sophie S Carroll Graeme J GJ

PloS one 20190410 4

<h4>Aim</h4>The aim of this study was to ascertain whether mannose binding lectin deficiency is implicated in coexistent rheumatoid arthritis and bronchiectasis and to determine whether undetectable mannose binding lectin confers poorer long-term survival in coexistent rheumatoid arthritis and bronchiectasis or in rheumatoid arthritis in general.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>A retrospective audit was conducted in a rheumatoid arthritis cohort in which mannose binding lectin had been measured by ...[more]

PMID: 30970022

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Project description:IntroductionRheumatoid arthritis (RA) improves during pregnancy and flares after delivery. It has been hypothesized that high levels of the complement factor mannose-binding lectin (MBL) are associated with a favourable disease course of RA by facilitating the clearance of pathogenic immunoglobulin G (IgG) lacking galactose sugar moieties. During pregnancy, increased galactosylation of IgG and simultaneously increased MBL levels can be observed, with the latter being strictly related to maternal MBL genotypes. Therefore, increased MBL levels in concert with increased IgG galactosylation may be associated with pregnancy-induced improvement of RA. The objective of this study was to investigate whether MBL genotypes are associated with changes in RA disease activity and with changes in IgG galactosylation during pregnancy and in the postpartum period. We also studied the association between MBL genotypes and pregnancy outcomes in RA.MethodsSerum from 216 patients with RA and 31 healthy controls participating in the Pregnancy-induced Amelioration of Rheumatoid Arthritis (PARA) Study was collected before, during and after pregnancy. IgG galactosylation was determined by performing matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight mass spectrometry. Disease activity was determined using the internationally recognized Disease Activity Score 28 (DAS28). MBL genotypes were determined. The pregnancy outcome measures studied were gestational age, birth weight, miscarriage and hypertensive disorders.ResultsNo association was found between the MBL genotype groups and changes in RA disease activity (P = 0.89) or changes in IgG galactosylation (patients, P = 0.75, and controls, P = 0.54) during pregnancy and in the postpartum period. Furthermore, MBL genotype groups were not related to the studied pregnancy outcome measures.ConclusionsThis study does not provide evidence for a role for MBL in the improvement of RA during pregnancy or for a role for MBL in pregnancy outcome.

Dataset Information

Undetectable mannose binding lectin is associated with HRCT proven bronchiectasis in rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Aim

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusion

Publications

Undetectable mannose binding lectin is associated with HRCT proven bronchiectasis in rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

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