Abstract
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a debilitating, chronic, persistent inflammatory disease that is characterised by painful and swollen joints. The aetiology of RA is unknown, however whereas past research has concentrated on the role of immune or inflammatory infiltrating cells in inflammation, it is becoming clear that stromal cells play a critical part in regulating the quality and duration of an inflammatory response. In this review we assess the role of fibroblasts within the inflamed synovium in modulating immune responses; in particular we examine the role of stromal cells in the switch from resolving to persistent inflammation as is found in the rheumatoid synovium.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 10-16 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Joint Bone Spine |
Volume | 72 |
Issue number | 1 |
Early online date | 8 Jun 2004 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2005 |
Keywords
- Animals
- Arthritis, Rheumatoid
- Cell Communication
- Chronic Disease
- Humans
- Leukocytes
- Stromal Cells
- Synovitis