Mucosa–Environment Interactions in the Pathogenesis of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Mucosal surfaces play a central role in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Several risk factors, such as cigarette smoking, environmental pollution, and periodontitis interact with the host at the mucosal level, triggering immune system activation. Moreover, the alteration of microbiota...
Main Authors: | Bruno Lucchino, Francesca Romani Spinelli, Cristina Iannuccelli, Maria Paola Guzzo, Fabrizio Conti, Manuela Di Franco |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-07-01
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Series: | Cells |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/8/7/700 |
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