A Systematic Review of Serum Biomarkers Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide and Rheumatoid Factor as Tests for Rheumatoid Arthritis

This systematic review assesses the current status of anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP) and rheumatoid factor (RF) tests in the diagnosis and prognosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). We reviewed publications on tests and biomarkers for early diagnosis of RA from English-language MEDLINE-i...

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Main Authors: Peter Taylor, Juliane Gartemann, Jeanie Hsieh, James Creeden
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Autoimmune Diseases
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/815038