Effects of estrogen peripheral metabolism in rheumatoid arthritis

• Main Authors: M. Cutolo (Author), B. Villaggio (Author), P. Montagna (Author), S. Capellino (Author)
• Format: Bog
• Udgivet: PAGEPress Publications, 2011-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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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...