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Synovial Immunophenotype and Anti-Citrullinated Peptide Antibodies in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: Relationship to Treatment Response and Radiologic Prognosis.
Arthritis & rheumatology (Hoboken, N.J.) - 1 Nov 2017
Orr Carl, Najm Aurelie, Biniecka Monika, McGarry Trudy, Ng Chin-Teck, Young Francis, Fearon Ursula, Veale Douglas J
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OBJECTIVE: Serum anti-citrullinated peptide antibodies (ACPAs) may be present before the development of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and may be predictive of more severe, erosive disease. This study was undertaken to examine the synovial tissue immunophenotype according to ACPA status in patients with RA, as well as the response to treatment and erosion status. METHODS: Consecutive RA patients were prospectively...
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