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The Role of Synovial Fibroblasts in Mediating Joint Destruction in Rheumatoid Arthritis
1 Feb 2005
Abstract excerpt
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, inflammatory joint disease with systemic involvement that affects about 1% of the Western population. The progressive destruction of affected joints is a major characteristic of the disease and distinguishes RA from other acute and chronic arthritides. The etiology of RA is unknown, and a variety of genetic and environmental factors are being discussed as potential causes...
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