AB0064 Enhanced phagocytosis and superoxide anion production by neutrophils in early rheumatoid arthritis patients related to positivity to anti-cyclic citrullinated peptides and rheumatoid factor

• Published in: Annals of the rheumatic diseases Vol. 71; no. Suppl 3; p. 641
• Main Authors: Siqueira, M.B.P., Mota, L.M.H.D., Couto, S.C., Muniz-Junqueia, M.I.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Kidlington BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and European League Against Rheumatism 01.06.2013; Elsevier Limited

Background Innate immune response in rheumatoid arthritis seems to be over responsive and to contribute directly to articular lesion1. The autoantibodies rheumatoid factor (RF) and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptides (anti-CCP) have not only diagnostic values but also correlate with the severity of t...