RAGE	receptor for advanced glycation end products
CIA	collagen-induced
ELISA	enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
SLE	systemic lupus erythematosus
RA	rheumatoid arthritis
dsDNA	double-stranded DNA
PAMPs	pathogen-associated molecular patterns
DAMPs	danger-associated molecular patterns
PRRs	pattern recognition receptors
DCs	dendritic cells
AGEs	advanced glycation end products
HMGB1	high mobility group box 1
sRAGE	soluble receptor for advanced glycation end products
ALPS	autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome
Lpr	lymphoproliferation
PAS	periodic acid Schiff
OD	optical density
FCS	fetal calf serum
A.U.	arbitrary unit