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This research aims to explore the distribution and M1/M2 expression profiles of folate receptor beta-expressing macrophages in osteoarthritis synovia compared to rheumatoid arthritis.

January 3, 2012Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology

Functional folate receptor beta-expressing macrophages in osteoarthritis synovium and their M1/M2 expression profiles

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This research aims to explore the distribution and M1/M2 expression profiles of folate receptor beta-expressing macrophages in osteoarthritis synovia compared to rheumatoid arthritis.
Analysed FR-β+ macrophage phenotypes and folate uptake using flow cytometry.
Examined the distribution of FR-β+ macrophages via immunofluorescent microscopy in OA and RA synovial tissues.
Detected expression of TNF-α, iNOS, IL-10, and TGF-β in FR-β+ macrophages by double-immunostaining.
FR-β+ macrophages were predominantly found in the synovial lining layer in OA patients.
In OA, the proportion of CD163-FR-β+ cells was greater compared to RA synovial tissues.
There were more M2 markers in OA synovial macrophages than in RA, indicating a different macrophage profile.

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Randomized trial examines macrophage profiles in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis synovia, indicating nuanced macrophage roles.

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Tsuneyoshi et al. (2012) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a03491a4f17ebd438653160 https://doi.org/10.3109/03009742.2011.605391

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Functional folate receptor beta-expressing macrophages in osteoarthritis synovium and their M1/M2 expression profiles

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