Human host defence peptide LL37 and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody in early inflammatory arthritis
Objective Antibodies to citrullinated peptides (anti-CCP) develop in individuals predisposed to rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Neutrophil extracellular traps are a major source of citrullinated antigens and the immunomodulatory host defence peptide LL-37. Vitamin D regulates LL-37 expression. This study...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2019-06-01
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| Series: | RMD Open |
| Online Access: | https://rmdopen.bmj.com/content/5/1/e000874.full |
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