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Wegener Granulomatosis (Wegener's Granulomatosis)

06/2008Functionally relevant variations of the interleukin-10 gene associated with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-negative Churg-Strauss syndrome, but not with Wegener's granulomatosis.
09/2007[B lymphocyte differentiation in granulomatous tissues of the lung and the nasal mucosa in Wegener's granulomatosis: origin of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody formation?]
07/2007Elevated relapse rate under oral methotrexate versus leflunomide for maintenance of remission in Wegener's granulomatosis.
07/2006Lack of efficacy of rituximab in Wegener's granulomatosis with refractory granulomatous manifestations.
02/2005Association study of Wegener granulomatosis and the functionally relevant A645G polymorphism in the bactericidal/permeability increasing protein (BPI) gene.
10/2004High-dose intravenous azathioprine pulse treatment in refractory Wegener's granulomatosis.
10/2004Urinary bladder cancer in Wegener's granulomatosis: is it more than cyclophosphamide?
03/2004Maintenance of remission with leflunomide in Wegener's granulomatosis.
11/2003ANCA against the bactericidal/permeability increasing protein (BPI-ANCA) can compromise the antibiotic function of BPI in a Wegener's granulomatosis patient.
11/2002A critical evaluation of commercial immunoassays for antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies directed against proteinase 3 and myeloperoxidase in Wegener's granulomatosis and microscopic polyangiitis.
11/2002Effectiveness of TNF-alpha blockade with infliximab in refractory Wegener's granulomatosis.
09/2002[Induction of remission with infliximab in therapy-refractory Wegener's granulomatosis - Follow-up of six patients]
04/2002Elevated monocytic IL-12 and TNF-alpha production in Wegener's granulomatosis is normalized by cyclophosphamide and corticosteroid therapy.
11/2001Gene polymorphisms of immunoregulatory cytokines and angiotensin-converting enzyme in Wegener's granulomatosis.
09/2001Severe CNS manifestations as the clinical hallmark in generalized Wegener's granulomatosis consistently negative for antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA). A report of 3 cases and a review of the literature.
08/2001Amphipathic variable region heavy chain peptides derived from monoclonal human Wegener's anti-PR3 antibodies stimulate lymphocytes from patients with Wegener's granulomatosis and microscopic polyangiitis.
08/2001Lack of association between antiphospholipid antibodies and thrombocytopenia in patients with Wegener's granulomatosis.
07/2001Azathioprine toxicity mimicking a relapse of Wegener's granulomatosis.
03/2001Polyarthritis following interferon alpha treatment in a patient with localized Wegener's granulomatosis.
05/2000Anticardiolipin antibodies and antibodies to beta(2)-glycoprotein I in patients with Wegener's granulomatosis.

Articles by Research Topic

Disease

20Wegener Granulomatosis (Wegener's Granulomatosis)
06/2008 - 05/2000
12Vasculitis (Vasculitides)
01/2008 - 01/2000
8Churg-Strauss Syndrome (Allergic Angiitis)
08/2008 - 02/2001
5Rheumatoid Arthritis
06/2003 - 12/2000
4Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
09/2007 - 12/2004
3Systemic Scleroderma (Systemic Sclerosis)
09/2007 - 12/2004
2Rheumatic Diseases (Rheumatism)
12/2005 - 02/2001
2Necrosis
11/2004 - 12/2000
1Pulmonary Fibrosis (Hamman Rich Syndrome)
09/2007
1Giant Cell Arteritis (Horton Disease)
09/2006
1Interstitial Lung Diseases (Interstitial Lung Disease)
09/2006
1Adult-Onset Still's Disease
08/2006
1Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Libman-Sacks Disease)
02/2006
1Autoimmune Diseases (Autoimmune Disease)
02/2006
1Peripheral Nervous System Diseases (PNS Diseases)
12/2005
1Sjogren's Syndrome (Sjogren Syndrome)
07/2005
1Scleritis (Episcleritis)
07/2005
1Syndrome
11/2004
1Panniculitis
11/2004
1Urinary Bladder Neoplasms (Bladder Cancer)
10/2004
1Lupus Nephritis
09/2004
1Infection
11/2003
1Communicable Diseases (Infectious Diseases)
11/2003
1Cryoglobulinemia
11/2003
1Chronic Hepatitis C
11/2003
1Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections
08/2003
1Thrombocytopenia (Thrombopenia)
08/2001
1Arthritis (Polyarthritis)
03/2001
1Mononeuropathies (Mononeuritis Multiplex)
12/2000
1Cystic Fibrosis (Mucoviscidosis)
05/2000
1Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis
01/2000
1Reactive Arthritis (Reiter Disease)
01/2000
1Salmonella Infections (Salmonellosis)
01/2000

Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)

20Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies (ANCA)IBA
06/2008 - 01/2000
5Methotrexate (Mexate)FDA LinkGeneric
07/2007 - 09/2002
4rituximab (Mabthera)FDA Link
08/2006 - 12/2003
4bactericidal permeability increasing proteinIBA
02/2005 - 05/2000
4Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (Tumor Necrosis Factor)IBA
06/2003 - 12/2000
4AntibodiesIBA
08/2001 - 01/2000
3leflunomide (Arava)FDA LinkGeneric
07/2007 - 03/2004
3bosentan (Tracleer)FDA Link
09/2006 - 12/2004
3CytokinesIBA
06/2005 - 07/2000
3Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)FDA LinkGeneric
10/2004 - 01/2000
2Iloprost (Ventavis)FDA Link
09/2007 - 05/2005
2Interferon-alpha (Interferon Alfa)FDA Link
08/2005 - 03/2001
2Azathioprine (Imuran)FDA LinkGeneric
10/2004 - 07/2001
2Myeloblastin (Proteinase 3)IBA
11/2002 - 01/2000
2infliximab (Remicade)FDA Link
11/2002 - 09/2002
2Peroxidase (Myeloperoxidase)IBA
11/2002 - 02/2001
1montelukast (Singulair)FDA Link
08/2008
1Interleukin-10 (Interleukin 10)IBA
06/2008
1HLA-DRB1 antigen (HLA DRB1)IBA
01/2008
1Mannose-Binding Lectin (Mannan-Binding Lectin)IBA
02/2006
1MHC class II transactivator proteinIBA
02/2006
1GlucocorticoidsIBA
04/2005
1Endothelin Receptors (Endothelin Receptor)IBA
12/2004
1glucuronyl glucosamine glycan sulfate (Vessel)IBA
11/2004
1mycophenolate mofetil (Cellcept)FDA LinkGeneric
09/2004
1human cationic antimicrobial protein CAP 37IBA
11/2003
1DefensinsIBA
11/2003
1Leukocyte L1 Antigen Complex (Calgranulin)IBA
11/2003
1Leukotriene Antagonists (Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists)IBA
07/2003
1Cyclosporine (Ciclosporin)FDA LinkGeneric
09/2002
1Interleukin-12 (IL 12)IBA
04/2002
1Peptidyl-Dipeptidase A (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme)IBA
11/2001
1PeptidesIBA
08/2001
1Antiphospholipid AntibodiesIBA
08/2001
1Interleukin-4 (Interleukin 4)IBA
02/2001
1Interleukin-13IBA
02/2001
1TNFR-Fc fusion protein (etanercept)FDA Link
12/2000
1Anticardiolipin AntibodiesIBA
05/2000
1Complement System Proteins (Complement)IBA
05/2000

Therapy/Procedure

2Remission Induction
01/2004 - 09/2002
1Balloon Angioplasty (Angioplasty, Transluminal)
09/2006
1Aftercare (After-Treatment)
08/2005
1Salvage Therapy
09/2002