Pathogenesis and Novel Diagnostic Techniques in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis—Second Edition
A special issue of Biomedicines (ISSN 2227-9059). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular and Translational Medicine".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 525
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Interests: connective tissue diseases; pathology of the extracellular matrix; growth factors; juvenile idiopathic arthritis
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Dear Colleagues,
The term 'juvenile idiopathic arthritis' (JIA) is used to define a heterogeneous collection of autoimmune or autoinflammatory forms of chronic arthritis with an onset in childhood and origins that are not yet entirely understood.
There are no pathognomonic symptoms or examination findings for JIA, and its diagnosis is made by exclusion and differentiation. JIA that is diagnosed too late or poorly treated may contribute to the disability of an afflicted child due to disturbances in the structure and function of their osteoarticular system. The prompt detection of structural disorders of the articular cartilage would allow clinicians to initiate appropriate therapies, which is essential for the course of the arthropathy in question. If the appropriate treatment is administered too late, due to a lack of specific diagnostic biomarkers, pathological changes in the patient’s motor system may continue, or systemic disorders may develop, especially in those with high disease activity who require aggressive therapy.
It is therefore crucial that we continue to research the pathogenesis of JIA, seeking new biomarkers of the disease and effective therapeutic methods. We invite researchers to submit original work or review articles covering significant developments in the pathogenesis of children’s arthritis, as well as novel diagnostic and therapeutic methods.
Prof. Dr. Katarzyna Winsz-Szczotka
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- juvenile idiopathic arthritis
- pathogenesis, cartilage and bone anabolism and catabolism
- diagnostics
- treatment
- prevention
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