Explores citrullinated bacteria's role in joint autoimmunity, indicating a potential disease link.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a highly prevalent autoimmune disease in which chronic inflammation leads to joint erosions and ultimately joint destruction. RA is thought to be a T-cell– mediated disease, based on its strong genetic association with susceptible HLA class II alleles.¹
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Eddie A. James (2026) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: