SARS-CoV-2 spike protein promotes inflammatory cytokine activation and aggravates rheumatoid arthritis
Abstract Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) induces inflammation, autoantibody production, and thrombosis, which are common symptoms of autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, the effect of COVID-19 on autoimmune disease is not yet fully understood. Methods Thi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-03-01
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| Series: | Cell Communication and Signaling |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12964-023-01044-0 |