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Reduced T-cell repertoire restrictions in abatacept-treated rheumatoid arthritis patients.
Journal of translational medicine - 16 Jan 2015
Imberti Luisa, Scarsi Mirko, Zanotti Cinzia, Chiarini Marco, Bertoli Diego, Tincani Angela, Airò Paolo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: CD28(neg) T cells, which display functional characteristic of oligoclonally expanded cytotoxic memory T lymphocytes, are believed to be pathologically relevant in rheumatoid arthritis manifestation. The CD28 co-stimulation blockade by abatacept can prevent the generation of CD28(neg) T-cell populations in these patients. METHODS: Samples were obtained before and after 12 months of abatacept therapy....
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