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Antibodies to mutated citrullinated vimentin and antibodies to cyclic citrullinated peptides in juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine - 1 Jan 2009
Kuna Andrea Tesija, Lamot Lovro, Miler Marijana, Harjacek Miroslav, Simundic Ana-Maria, Vrkic Nada
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The goal of the study was to assess the presence of antibodies to mutated citrullinated vimentin (anti-MCV) and cyclic citrullinated peptides (anti-CCP) in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) compared with patients with other juvenile onset rheumatic diseases. METHODS: The study included 56 patients who fulfilled the International League of Associations for Rheumatology (ILAR)...
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