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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2024

Molecular Mechanisms of Fetal and Neonatal Lupus: A Narrative Review of an Autoimmune Disease Transferal across the Placenta.

Armando Di Ludovico, Marta Rinaldi, Francesca Mainieri, Stefano Di Michele, Virginia Girlando, Francesca Ciarelli, Saverio La Bella, Francesco Chiarelli, Marina Attanasi, Angela Mauro and 3 more

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

6 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Targeting FcRn for immunomodulation: a promising therapy in autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases.Inflammation research : official journal of the European Histamine Research Society ... [et al.] · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

13 authors.

Armando Di LudovicoPaediatric Department, University of Chieti "G. D'Annunzio", 66100 Chieti, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-2644-1475
Marta RinaldiPaediatric Department, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, Aylesbury-Thames Valley Deanery, Aylesbury HP21 8AL, UK.
Francesca MainieriPaediatric Department, University of Chieti "G. D'Annunzio", 66100 Chieti, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-3911-1256
Stefano Di MicheleDepartment of Surgical Science, Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Cagliari, Cittadella Universitaria Blocco I, Asse didattico Medicina P2, Monserrato, 09042 Cagliari, Italy.ORCID 0009-0005-9644-7919
Virginia GirlandoPaediatric Department, University of Chieti "G. D'Annunzio", 66100 Chieti, Italy.
Francesca CiarelliPaediatric Department, University of Chieti "G. D'Annunzio", 66100 Chieti, Italy.
Saverio La BellaPaediatric Department, University of Chieti "G. D'Annunzio", 66100 Chieti, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-1244-0789
Francesco ChiarelliPaediatric Department, University of Chieti "G. D'Annunzio", 66100 Chieti, Italy.
Marina AttanasiPaediatric Department, University of Chieti "G. D'Annunzio", 66100 Chieti, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-6513-3160
Angela MauroPediatric Rheumatology Unit, Department of Childhood and Developmental Medicine, Fatebenefratelli-Sacco Hospital, Piazzale Principessa Clotilde, 20121 Milan, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-7008-3409
Emanuele BizziDivision of Internal Medicine, ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco, Fatebenefratelli Hospital, University of Milan, 20121 Milan, Italy.
Antonio BrucatoDivision of Internal Medicine, ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco, Fatebenefratelli Hospital, University of Milan, 20121 Milan, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-7566-5600
Luciana BredaPaediatric Department, University of Chieti "G. D'Annunzio", 66100 Chieti, Italy.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study, conducted by searching keywords such as "maternal lupus", "neonatal lupus", and "congenital heart block" in databases including PubMed and Scopus, provides a detailed narrative review on fetal and neonatal lupus. Autoantibodies like anti-Ro/SSA and anti-La/SSB may cross the placenta and cause complications in neonates, such as congenital heart block (CHB). Management options involve hydroxychloroquine, which is able to counteract some of the adverse events, although the drug needs to be used carefully because of its impact on the QTc interval. Advanced pacing strategies for neonates with CHB, especially in severe forms like hydrops, are also assessed. This review emphasizes the need for interdisciplinary care by rheumatologists, obstetricians, and pediatricians in order to achieve the best maternal and neonatal health in lupus pregnancies. This multidisciplinary approach seeks to improve the outcomes and management of the disease, decreasing the burden on mothers and their infants.

Indexed as

Lupus Erythematosus, SystemicPlacentaAutoantibodiesFemaleHeart BlockHumansHydroxychloroquineInfant, NewbornMaternal-Fetal ExchangePregnancyPregnancy ComplicationsAutoantibodiesHydroxychloroquineautoantibodiescongenital heart blockneonatal lupus erythematosus

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PMID38791261
PMCPMC11120786

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