Effects of estrogen peripheral metabolism in rheumatoid arthritis

• Autori principali: M. Cutolo (Autore), B. Villaggio (Autore), P. Montagna (Autore), S. Capellino (Autore)
• Natura: Libro
• Pubblicazione: PAGEPress Publications, 2011-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Soggetti: article
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It is well known that the immune reactivity is modulated by gender. In fact, women show a more effective immune response as well as a more frequent development of autoimmune diseases. In particular, 17b-estradiol (E2) in patients with systemic inflammatory diseases leads to an higher production of I...