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Rheumatoid arthritis cytokines and hypoxia. What is the link?
Saudi Medical Journal. 2006; 27 (11): 1642-1649
in English | IMEMR | ID: emr-80636
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Rheumatoid arthritis [RA] is a chronic systemic inflammatory disorder that affects approximately 1% of the population, in a female to male ratio of 31. The disease can occur at any age, but it is most common among those aged 40-70 years. Despite many years of study, the etiology of RA is still undefined. However, with increased understanding of the immune system the pathogenesis of RA has become clearer. A large bulk of data suggests that T lymphocytes and macrophages play a critical role in the initiation and perpetuation of synovial inflammation. Recently, the cytokine profile of T helper cells has been associated with the disease, the cytokine repertoire of inflamed synovia is categorized as that of T helper 1 response. Moreover, in RA elevated levels of pro-inflammatory or inflammatory cytokines such as Tumor Necrosis Factor - alpha [TNF-alpha] and Interleukin -1 beta [IL-1beta] have been detected. Hypoxia up-regulates TNF-alpha and IL-1beta; therefore, considerable research interest has been focused on the biological consequences of the hypoxic nature of the rheumatoid synovium. Hypoxia might underlie the functional polarization of the T cells and cytokine production, and thus may contribute to the progression and persistence of the disease. In this short review, we discuss our current knowledge of the link between cytokines and RA and the role of hypoxia in the pathogenesis of the disease
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Index: IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean) Main subject: Synovial Membrane / Cell Hypoxia / Sex Factors / Cytokines / Age Factors / Oxidative Stress / Disease Progression / Joints Limits: Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Saudi Med. J. Year: 2006

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Index: IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean) Main subject: Synovial Membrane / Cell Hypoxia / Sex Factors / Cytokines / Age Factors / Oxidative Stress / Disease Progression / Joints Limits: Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Saudi Med. J. Year: 2006