The mechanisms of inflammation in gout and pseudogout (CPP-induced arthritis)

Recent advances have stimulated new interest in the area of crystal arthritis, as microcrystals can be considered to be endogenous “danger signals” and are potent stimulators of immune as well as non-immune cells. The best known microcrystals include urate (MSU), and calcium pyrophosphate (CPP) crys...

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Main Authors: H.-K. Ea, N. Busso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2012-01-01
Series:Reumatismo
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Online Access:http://www.reumatismo.org/index.php/reuma/article/view/564