The autoantibody repertoire in periodontitis: a role in the induction of autoimmunity to citrullinated proteins in rheumatoid arthritis?
BACKGROUND: Studies suggest that periodontitis may be a risk factor for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The purpose of this study was to determine whether periodontitis is associated with autoantibodies characteristic of RA. METHODS: Serum samples were tested for anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP),...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2014
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