IL-1Ra: its role in rheumatoid arthritis

Interleukin-1 (IL-1) is one of the pivotal cytokines in initiating and driving the processes of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and the body’s natural response, IL-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1Ra), has been shown conclusively to block its effects. IL-1 mediate several clinical symptoms of the inflammatory...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: M. Cutolo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2011-09-01
Series:Reumatismo
Online Access:http://www.reumatismo.org/index.php/reuma/article/view/187