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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:dateCreated
1989-7-21
pubmed:abstractText
Rheumatoid arthritis is characterised by persistent and symmetrical synovitis. In this article we propose two linked hypotheses to explain these observations. A mechanism to explain symmetry of synovitis is described whereby fine afferent nerve fibres from joints become bilaterally sensitized to movement with resultant release of neuropeptides promoting an inflammatory response. Clinical and experimental evidence is reviewed and shows that movement and resulting hypoxic reperfusion injury leads to a persistent synovitis.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0301-3847
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
76
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
85-93
pubmed:dateRevised
2008-11-21
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1988
pubmed:articleTitle
Mechanisms of persistent synovitis.
pubmed:affiliation
Bone and Joint Unit, London Hospital Medical College, UK.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review