PGK1, a glucose metabolism enzyme, may play an important role in rheumatoid arthritis

Conclusions PGK1, a glycolytic enzyme catalyzing the conversion of 3-phosphoglycerate into 2-phosphoglycerate, has increased expression in synovial tissues and blood of RA, which may be involved in pro-inflammation and synovial hyperplasia of the disease.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s00011-016-0965-7

Source: Inflammation Research - June 23, 2016 Category: Research Source Type: research