Citrullination, a possible functional link between susceptibility genes and rheumatoid arthritis
Antibodies directed to citrullinated proteins (anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide) are highly specific for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Recent data suggest that the antibodies may be involved in the disease process of RA and that several RA-associated genetic factors might be functionally linked to RA...
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Language: | English |
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BioMed Central
2004
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC400418/ |