Rheumatoid factor positivity rather than anti-CCP positivity, a lower disability and a lower number of anti-TNFα agents failed are associated with response to rituximab in rheumatoid arthritis

• Main Authors: M. Maset (Author), E. Mansutti (Author), M. Fabris (Author), S. Lombardi (Author), M. Saracco (Author), S. Salvin (Author), L. Quartuccio (Author), S. Pellerito (Author), S. De Vita (Author)
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• Udgivet: PAGEPress Publications, 2011-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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Objective: Predictors of response to biologics in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an important issue in the current era. Rituximab (RTX) has been demonstrated effective and safe in active RA, resistant to traditional or biologic DMARDs. Methods: Fifty-seven patients with active longstanding RA were tre...