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Genetics, epigenetics and autoimmunity constitute a Bermuda triangle for the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis.
Life sciences - 15 Nov 2024
Srivastava Susmita, Rasool Mahaboobkhan
Abstract excerpt
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a multigene disorder with a heritability rate of 60 %, is characterized by persistent pain, synovial hyperplasia, and cartilage and bone destruction, ultimately causing irreversible joint deformity. The etiology and pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are primarily influenced by specific genetic variants, particularly HLA alleles such as HLA-DRB1*01 and DRB1*04. However, other HLA...
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