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Antibodies targeting mutated citrullinated vimentin in patients with psoriatic arthritis.
Clinical rheumatology - 1 May 2010
Tesija-Kuna Andrea, Grazio Simeon, Miler Marijana, Vukasovic Ines, Peric Porin, Vrkic Nada
Abstract excerpt
Antibodies against mutated citrullinated vimentin (anti-MCV) are of a comparable diagnostic value in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) as antibodies targeting citrullinated peptides (anti-CCP). Anti-CCP are present in up to 15% of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) patients, while the prevalence of anti-MCV in PsA patients has been poorly investigated. The aim of the present study was to assess the prevalence and relevance of...
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