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Fibroblast-like synoviocytes: key effector cells in rheumatoid arthritis.
Immunological reviews - 1 Jan 2010
Bartok Beatrix, Firestein Gary S
Abstract excerpt
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) remains a significant unmet medical need despite significant therapeutic advances. The pathogenesis of RA is complex and includes many cell types, including T cells, B cells, and macrophages. Fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLS) in the synovial intimal lining also play a key role by producing cytokines that perpetuate inflammation and proteases that contribute to cartilage destruction....
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