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Evolving concepts of rheumatoid arthritis

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  • Gary S. Firestein

    (Allergy and Immunology, School of Medicine, University of California)

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Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common inflammatory arthritis and is a major cause of disability. It existed in early Native American populations several thousand years ago but might not have appeared in Europe until the 17th century. Early theories on the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis focused on autoantibodies and immune complexes. T-cell-mediated antigen-specific responses, T-cell-independent cytokine networks, and aggressive tumour-like behaviour of rheumatoid synovium have also been implicated. More recently, the contribution of autoantibodies has returned to the forefront. Based on the pathogenic mechanisms, specific therapeutic interventions can be designed to suppress synovial inflammation and joint destruction in rheumatoid arthritis.

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  • Gary S. Firestein, 2003. "Evolving concepts of rheumatoid arthritis," Nature, Nature, vol. 423(6937), pages 356-361, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:nature:v:423:y:2003:i:6937:d:10.1038_nature01661
    DOI: 10.1038/nature01661
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