Rheumatoid arthritis is a common autoimmune systemic disease, mainly characterized by joint involvement. Being a chronic disorder, if not adequately treated, the persistent inflammation of the synovial membranes leads to cartilage and bone damage, inducing loss of function.
As a complex systemic disease, the pathogenesis of Rheumatoid Arthritis is not fully understood. Research in this area is of vital importance as elucidation of the pathological mechanisms will help in the clinical management of the patients.
With this Research Topic, we aim to collect manuscripts focusing on the current advances in the pathogenesis of Rheumatoid Arthritis, such as studies on genetic susceptibility factors, involvement of immune cells and non-immune cells in the development of inflammation and autoimmunity, and on the investigation of pathogenic factor as potential therapeutic targets.
We welcome all article types on the latest breakthroughs in the discovery of new biomarkers in the physiopathology of Rheumatoid Arthritis and their clinical significance.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a common autoimmune systemic disease, mainly characterized by joint involvement. Being a chronic disorder, if not adequately treated, the persistent inflammation of the synovial membranes leads to cartilage and bone damage, inducing loss of function.
As a complex systemic disease, the pathogenesis of Rheumatoid Arthritis is not fully understood. Research in this area is of vital importance as elucidation of the pathological mechanisms will help in the clinical management of the patients.
With this Research Topic, we aim to collect manuscripts focusing on the current advances in the pathogenesis of Rheumatoid Arthritis, such as studies on genetic susceptibility factors, involvement of immune cells and non-immune cells in the development of inflammation and autoimmunity, and on the investigation of pathogenic factor as potential therapeutic targets.
We welcome all article types on the latest breakthroughs in the discovery of new biomarkers in the physiopathology of Rheumatoid Arthritis and their clinical significance.