Effects of estrogen peripheral metabolism in rheumatoid arthritis
It is well known that the immune reactivity is modulated by gender. In fact, women show a more effective immune response as well as a more frequent development of autoimmune diseases. In particular, 17b-estradiol (E2) in patients with systemic inflammatory diseases leads to an higher production of I...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2011-09-01
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| Series: | Reumatismo |
| Online Access: | http://www.reumatismo.org/index.php/reuma/article/view/204 |