One year in review 2016: pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis

Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology

Giuliana Maria Concetta La Paglia¹  Riccardo Terenzi¹  Alessia Alunno¹  Chiara Tani¹  Eleonora Bellucci¹  Alessandra Tripoli¹  Stefano Gentileschi¹ 

关键词: Rheumatoid arthritis;    genetics;    T lymphocytes;    B lymphocytes;    cardiovascular risk;   

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学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Pacini Editore SpA

【 摘 要 】

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterised by chronic synovial inflammation leading to joint destruction and bone erosions. Although the pathogenic mechanisms underlying the disease are not fully elucidated, it is known that genetic susceptibility and environmental factors trigger an abnormal autoimmune response. Potentially, any organ and tissue could be affected by RA and the increased cardiovascular (CV) risk represents the major complication responsible for a worse prognosis. In this setting, the shared pathogenic mechanisms between RA pathogenesis and accelerated atherosclerosis further strengthen the rationale for a treat-to-target strategy with synthetic and biologic disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs. The aim of this review is to provide the novel insights, regarding the pathogenesis of RA, published over the last year.

【 授权许可】

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