Changes in serum adipokines profile and insulin resistance in patients with rheumatoid arthritis treated with anti-TNF-α

Volume: 35, Issue: 12, Pages: 2197 - 2205
Published: Sep 13, 2019
Abstract
Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory joint disease characterized by an altered glucose and lipid metabolism. Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) is involved in the pathogenesis of both RA and metabolic syndrome. This study evaluated the effects of anti-TNF-α agents (adalimumab, etanercept, infliximab) on lipid and glucose metabolism in patients with RA.Methods: A total of 33 RA, biological therapy-naive patients were...
Paper Details
Title
Changes in serum adipokines profile and insulin resistance in patients with rheumatoid arthritis treated with anti-TNF-α
Published Date
Sep 13, 2019
Volume
35
Issue
12
Pages
2197 - 2205
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