Effect of Therapeutic Inhibition of TNF on Circulating Endothelial Progenitor Cells in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Endothelial dysfunction has been detected in RA patients and seems to be reversed by control of inflammation. Low circulating endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) have been described in many conditions associated with increased cardiovascular risk, including RA. The aim of this study was to investiga...

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Main Authors: F. R. Spinelli, A. Metere, C. Barbati, M. Pierdominici, C. Iannuccelli, B. Lucchino, F. Ciciarello, L. Agati, G. Valesini, M. Di Franco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2013-01-01
Series:Mediators of Inflammation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/537539