Immunopathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis

Firestein, G. S. and McInnes, I. B. (2017) Immunopathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis. Immunity, 46(2), pp. 183-196. (doi: 10.1016/j.immuni.2017.02.006) (PMID:28228278) (PMCID:PMC5385708)

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Abstract

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common inflammatory arthropathy. The majority of evidence, derived from genetics, tissue analyses, models, and clinical studies, points to an immune-mediated etiology associated with stromal tissue dysregulation that together propogate chronic inflammation and articular destruction. A pre-RA phase lasting months to years may be characterized by the presence of circulating autoantibodies, increasing concentration and range of inflammatory cytokines and chemokines, and altered metabolism. Clinical disease onset comprises synovitis and systemic comorbidities affecting the vasculature, metabolism, and bone. Targeted immune therapeutics and aggressive treatment strategies have substantially improved clinical outcomes and informed pathogenetic understanding, but no cure as yet exists. Herein we review recent data that support intriguing models of disease pathogenesis. They allude to the possibility of restoration of immunologic homeostasis and thus a state of tolerance associated with drug-free remission. This target represents a bold vision for the future of RA therapeutics.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:McInnes, Professor Iain
Authors: Firestein, G. S., and McInnes, I. B.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Infection & Immunity
Journal Name:Immunity
Publisher:Elsevier (Cell Press)
ISSN:1074-7613
ISSN (Online):1097-4180
Published Online:24 February 2017
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Inc.
First Published:First published in Immunity 46(2): 183-196
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy

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Project CodeAward NoProject NamePrincipal InvestigatorFunder's NameFunder RefLead Dept
690421Glasgow Molecular Pathology (GMP) NodeKarin OienMedical Research Council (MRC)MR/N005813/1ICS - EXPERIMENTAL THERAPEUTICS