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An expansion of rare lineage intestinal microbes characterizes rheumatoid arthritis
21 Apr 2016
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BACKGROUND: The adaptive immune response in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is influenced by an interaction between host genetics and environment, particularly the host microbiome. Association of the gut microbiota with various diseases has been reported, though the specific components of the microbiota that affect the host response leading to disease remain unknown. However, there is limited information on the role of...
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