Mesenchymal cells expressing bone morphogenetic protein receptors are present in the rheumatoid arthritis joint.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the presence of cells of an early mesenchymal lineage, as judged by the expression of bone morphogenetic protein receptors (BMPRs), in the joints of normal individuals and patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). METHODS: Synovial fluids, single cell suspensions of cultured fi...

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Main Authors: Marinova-Mutafchieva, L, Taylor, P, Funa, K, Maini, R, Zvaifler, N
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2000