One year in review 2019: pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis

• Published in: Clinical and experimental rheumatology Vol. 37; no. 3; p. 347
• Main Authors: Croia, Cristina, Bursi, Roberto, Sutera, Donatella, Petrelli, Fiorella, Alunno, Alessia, Puxeddu, Ilaria
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Italy 01.05.2019
• Subjects: Arthritis, Rheumatoid - genetics; Arthritis, Rheumatoid - immunology; Arthritis, Rheumatoid - pathology; Environment; Humans; Risk Factors

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. Over the last few years, particular attention has been given to novel genes and to the close interaction between genetic factors and epigenetic mechanisms. Research has also f...