Bicarbonate has recently been identified as a crucial factor affecting peptidylarginine deiminase (PAD) activity; however, the mechanism underlying its role in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) remains unclear. Iguratimod (IGU), a small-molecule disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug, requires further investigation. This study aimed to explore the mechanism by which bicarbonate affects citrullination and inflammation in RA and identify new targets for IGU.
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