Effects of Antitumor Necrosis Factor Therapy on Osteoprotegerin, Neopterin, and sRANKL Concentrations in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background. Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by joint erosions, progressive focal bone loss, and chronic inflammation. Methods. 20 female patients with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis were treated with anti-TNF-antibody adalimumab in addition to concomitant...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2015-01-01
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Series: | Disease Markers |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/276969 |