TWEAK receptor (Fn14) exacerbates TNF-α-induced inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis synovial fibroblasts and influences response to anti-TNF-α therapy

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• Inflammation is exacerbated in rheumatoid arthritis due to the tweak receptor Fn14's role in enhancing TNF-α effects.
• Key evidence shows that TNF-α levels were significantly elevated in fibroblasts that express Fn14.
• Assessment includes analyzing the inflammatory response and potential outcomes of anti-TNF-α therapies in synovial fibroblasts.
• Findings underscore the need for personalized approaches in anti-TNF-α therapy due to the influence of Fn14.