Anti-citrullinated protein antibodies are associated with osteopenia but not with pain at diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis: data from the BARFOT cohort

Anti-citrullinated protein antibodies are associated with osteopenia but not with pain at diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis: data from the BARFOT cohort

Abstract Background Anti-citrullinated protein antibodies (ACPA) have been suggested to have a potential role in both bone loss and pain in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), based on studies in vitro and in animal models. Here we addressed if anti-cyclic citrullinated (anti-CCP) antibodies were associated...

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Main Authors: Ingiäld Hafström, Sofia Ajeganova, Kristina Forslind, Björn Svensson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:Arthritis Research & Therapy
Subjects:
Rheumatoid arthritis
Anti-citrullinated protein antibodies
Bone mineral density
Pain
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13075-019-1833-y

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