Expansion of intestinal Prevotella copri correlates with enhanced susceptibility to arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a prevalent systemic autoimmune disease, caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Animal models suggest a role for intestinal bacteria in supporting the systemic immune response required for joint inflammation. Here we performed 16S sequencing on 114...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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eLife Sciences Publications
2013
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