HLA and anti-citrullinated protein antibodies: Building blocks in RA

Nov 10, 2017 by in RHEUMATOLOGY Comments Off on HLA and anti-citrullinated protein antibodies: Building blocks in RA

Abstract Antibodies against citrullinated proteins (ACPAs) are specific for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). ACPA-positive RA is a chronic inflammatory disease resulting from the complex interaction between genetic (mainly HLA class II…

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