Increased circulating follicular regulatory T cells are associated with lower auto ‐antibodies in stable remission rheumatoid arthritis patients

ConclusionCirculating TFR cells were increased as RA patients develop to a stable state and increased TFR cells could suppress autoimmunity of RA patients to stabilize their condition. Our results provide novel insight into the pathogenesis process of RA.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Arthritis and Rheumatism - January 30, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Chen Liu, Dongwei Wang, Songsong Lu, Qinzhu Xu, Lei Zhao, Jingzhong Zhao, Ying Song, Hui Wang Tags: Full Length Source Type: research