Does information on novel identified autoantibodies contribute to predicting the progression from undifferentiated arthritis to rheumatoid arthritis: a study on anti-CarP antibodies as an example

Does information on novel identified autoantibodies contribute to predicting the progression from undifferentiated arthritis to rheumatoid arthritis: a study on anti-CarP antibodies as an example

Abstract Background The presence of autoantibodies is considered an important characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis (RA); therefore, both anticitrullinated protein antibodies (ACPA) and rheumatoid factor (RF) are included in the 2010 classification criteria for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, a...

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Main Authors: Debbie M. Boeters, Leendert A. Trouw, Annette H. M. van der Helm-van Mil, Hanna W. van Steenbergen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:Arthritis Research & Therapy
Subjects:
Rheumatoid arthritis
Anti-CarP antibodies
2010 classification criteria
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13075-018-1591-2

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