Collagen‐induced arthritis as an animal model of rheumatoid cachexia

Abstract Background Rheumatoid arthritis is characterized by chronic polyarticular synovitis and presents systemic changes that impact quality of life, such as impaired muscle function, seen in up to 66% of the patients. This can progress to severely debilitating state known as rheumatoid cachexia—w...

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Main Authors: Paulo V.G. Alabarse, Priscila S. Lora, Jordana M.S. Silva, Rafaela C.E. Santo, Eduarda C. Freitas, Mayara S. deOliveira, Andrelise S. Almeida, Mônica Immig, Vivian O.N. Teixeira, Lidiane I. Filippin, Ricardo M. Xavier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2018-06-01
Series:Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/jcsm.12280