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Semaphorin4B is elevated in rheumatoid arthritis and enhances the inflammatory phenotype of macrophages and fibroblast-like synoviocytes.
Arthritis research & therapy - 1 Jul 2025
Martínez-Ramos Sara, Rafael-Vidal Carlos, Marty Jaime, Malvar-Fernández Beatriz, Mouriño Coral, Pérez Nair, Altabás Irene, Pan Francisco J Maceiras, Fernández-Fernández David, Conde Carmen, Hanlon Megan M, Smith Conor M, Tak Paul Peter, Veale Douglas J, Fearon Ursula, Pego-Reigosa Jose María, García Samuel
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Several members of the class 4 semaphorins are involved in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), regulating proinflammatory functions, but the role of (Sema)phorin4B remains unexplored. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the expression and function of Sema4B in RA. METHODS: Peripheral blood monocytes from healthy controls (HC) and patients with RA were differentiated into M1...
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