Brennan, F. M. and McInnes, I. B. (2008) Evidence that cytokines play a role in rheumatoid arthritis. Journal of Clinical Investigation, 118(11), pp. 3537-3545. (doi: 10.1172/JCI36389) (PMID:18982160) (PMCID:PMC2575731)
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Abstract
A large number of cytokines are active in the joints of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It is now clear that these cytokines play a fundamental role in the processes that cause inflammation, articular destruction, and the comorbidities associated with RA. Following the success of TNF-α blockade as a treatment for RA, other cytokines now offer alternative targets for therapeutic intervention or might be useful as predictive biomarkers of disease. In this Review, we discuss the biologic contribution and therapeutic potential of the major cytokine families to RA pathology, focusing on molecules contained within the TNF-α, IL-1, IL-6, IL-23, and IL-2 families.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | McInnes, Professor Iain |
| Authors: | Brennan, F. M., and McInnes, I. B. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Infection & Immunity |
| Journal Name: | Journal of Clinical Investigation |
| Publisher: | Americal Society for Clinical Investigation |
| ISSN: | 0021-9738 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1558-8238 |
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