Role of endogenous and exogenous female sex hormones in arthritis and osteoporosis development in B10.Q-ncf1<sup>*/* </sup>mice with collagen-induced chronic arthritis

Role of endogenous and exogenous female sex hormones in arthritis and osteoporosis development in B10.Q-ncf1<sup>*/* </sup>mice with collagen-induced chronic arthritis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) is an often-used murine model for human rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Earlier studies have shown potent anti-arthritic effects with the female sex hormone estradiol and the selective estrogen receptor mo...

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Main Authors: Gjertsson Inger, Lagerquist Marie, Engdahl Cecilia, Erlandsson Malin, Islander Ulrika, Jochems Caroline, Ohlsson Claes, Holmdahl Rikard, Carlsten Hans
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-12-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/11/284

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