What can the periodontal community learn from the pathophysiology of rheumatoid arthritis?

Autor: Culshaw, Shauna, McInnes, Iain B., Liew, Foo Y.
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Zdroj: Journal of Clinical Periodontology; Mar2011 Supplement 11, Vol. 38, p106-113, 8p, 1 Chart, 1 Graph
Abstrakt: This article focuses on a study which examined the aetiopathogenesis and treatments of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It notes that this study investigated various cell types, cytokines and pathways. Results of the study showed that RA and other chronic inflammatory diseases have common pathogenetic mechanisms of solid tissue destruction. The study also found that the targeted inhibition of RA mediators has provided useful therapeutics.
Databáze: Complementary Index