Cytokines in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis

McInnes, I. and Schett, G. (2007) Cytokines in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis. Nature Reviews Immunology, 7, pp. 429-442. (doi: 10.1038/nri2094) (PMID:17525752)

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Abstract

Cytokines regulate a broad range of inflammatory processes that are implicated in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis. In rheumatoid joints, it is well known that an imbalance between pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokine activities favours the induction of autoimmunity, chronic inflammation and thereby joint damage. However, it remains less clear how cytokines are organized within a hierarchical regulatory network, and therefore which cytokines may be the best targets for clinical intervention a priori. Here, we discuss the crucial effector function of cytokines in the immunological processes that are central to the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:McInnes, Professor Iain
Authors: McInnes, I., and Schett, G.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences
College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Infection & Immunity
Journal Name:Nature Reviews Immunology

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