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The lack of association between PADI4_94 or PADI4_104 polymorphisms and RF, ACPA and anti-PAD4 in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Scientific reports - 13 Jul 2022
Ciesla Marek, Kolarz Bogdan, Darmochwal-Kolarz Dorota
Abstract excerpt
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that leads to chronic inflammation of synovial tissue, ultimately causing joint damage, disability, and premature mortality. The peptidylarginine deiminase (PAD) family of proteins is involved in the production of anticitrullinated peptide antibodies (ACPA), which are clinically relevant markers of RA. ACPA recognizes citrullinated proteins generated...
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