Discovery of novel biomarker with remarkable specificity to rheumatoid arthritis

(University of Tsukuba) University of Tsukuba-centered researchers identified the protein citrullinated ITIH4 as a new biomarker with high specificity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Notably, citrullinated ITIH4 levels were specifically increased in sera of patients with RA and significantly correlated with disease activity. Citrullinated ITIH4 might be a novel biomarker to distinguish RA from other rheumatic diseases and for assessing disease activity in patients with RA.
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - Category: Biology Source Type: news