T cells, natural killer cells, and γδT cells in a large patient cohort with rheumatoid arthritis: influence of age and anti-rheumatic therapy.

Conclusion: Age and TNF-inhibition therapy influence lymphocyte subdifferentiation in patients with RA. It may be prudent to use age- and therapy-adjusted standard values for lymphocyte subsets during clinical trials and treatment of RA.
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Source: Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology - September 25, 2019 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Schwaneck EC, Renner R, Junker L, Tony HP, Kleinert S, Gernert M, Schmalzing M, Gadeholt O Tags: Scand J Rheumatol Source Type: research