Results 21 to 30 of about 269,423 (199)
A case-control study of rheumatoid arthritis identifies an associated single nucleotide polymorphism in the NCF4 gene, supporting a role for the NADPH-oxidase complex in autoimmunity [PDF]
, 2007 Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease with a heritability of 60%. Genetic contributions to RA are made by multiple genes, but only a few gene associations have yet been confirmed.
Alfredsson, L +8 more
core +2 more sources
Structure and pathogenicity of antibodies specific for citrullinated collagen type II in experimental arthritis [PDF]
, 2009 Antibodies to citrulline-modifi ed proteins have a high diagnostic value in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, their biological role in disease development is still unclear.
Aho +69 more
core +2 more sources
Postgraduate Medical Journal, 1982 AbstractReactive arthritis is a rare complication of certain infections. The similar features and HLA associations with the seronegative arthropathies have raised the possibility that the latter may be forms of reactive arthritis. This review describes the clinical and epidemiological features, and the recent advances in our understanding of the ...
openaire +2 more sources
Acta Medica Leopoliensia, 2019 Aim. To identify the state of phagocytic and oxidative activity of phagocytes in the blood in patients with reactive arthritis caused by chlamydia and viral infections. Material and Methods.
M.P. Lomikovska, I.Y. Kril, V.V. Chopyak
doaj +1 more source
Depletion of B-cells with rituximab improves endothelial function and reduces inflammation among individuals with rheumatoid arthritis. [PDF]
, 2014 BackgroundIndividuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease, partly due to systemic inflammation and endothelial dysfunction.
Del Puerto, Gus +10 more
core +2 more sources
Features of Onset and Clinical Course of Reactive Arthritis in Children
Zdorovʹe Rebenka, 2013 Objective: to identify the characteristics of the onset and clinical course of reactive arthritis in children at the present stage. Material and methods. 81 children with reactive arthritis aged from 2 to 18 years have been examined. During specification
I.S. Lebets, N.O. Panko
doaj +1 more source
Plasma total antioxidant capacity and peroxidation biomarkers in psoriasis [PDF]
, 2016 Systemic biomarkers of oxidative stress can be relevant for assessment of psoriasis severity, for prediction of the outcome of therapy and of the development of comorbidities.
Cavaliere, Arturo +2 more
core +2 more sources
Polish Archives of Internal Medicine, 2009 Reactive arthritis (ReA) is a non-purulent joint inflammation that usually follows bacterial gastrointenstinal or urogenital infections. The classic presentation of ReA is characterized by an asymmetric arthritis usually in the lower limbs associated with urethritis, conjunctivitis and occurrence of other articular or extra-articular manifestations ...
Brygida, Kwiatkowska +1 more
openaire +2 more sources
Levels of C-reactive protein associated with high and very high cardiovascular risk are prevalent in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. [PDF]
, 2009 ObjectiveC-reactive protein (CRP) levels>3 mg/L and>10 mg/L are associated with high and very high cardiovascular risk, respectively, in the general population.
Graf, Jonathan +3 more
core +4 more sources
Best Practice & Research Clinical Rheumatology, 2011 Reactive arthritis (ReA) can be defined as the development of sterile inflammatory arthritis as a sequel to remote infection, often in the gastrointestinal or urogenital tract. Although no generally agreed-upon diagnostic criteria exist, the diagnosis is mainly clinical, and based on acute oligoarticular arthritis of larger joints developing within 2-4
Marjatta Leirisalo-Repo, Heikki Repo
openaire +3 more sources