Spontaneous arthritis and ankylosis in male DBA/1 mice: further evidence for a role of behavioral factors in “stress-induced arthritis”

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Ageing male DBA/1 mice spontaneously develop arthritis in the hind paws. We and others have demonstrated that this model shares striking features with human spondyloarthritis, in particular entheseal involvement, progressive ankylosi...

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Main Authors: Braem Kirsten, Carter Shea, Lories Rik J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:Biological Procedures Online
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Online Access:http://www.biologicalproceduresonline.com/content/14/1/10