Monday, 18 November 2013

Early Steps in Development of Rheumatoid Arthritis Discovered


Early Steps in Development of Rheumatoid Arthritis Discovered
Scientists have revealed that pore formation in cell membranes is the major cause of protein modifications that are suspected of sparking the immune system and driving the cascade of events leading to rheumatoid arthritis. The discovery suggests new treatment ideas for stalling or reversing the involved protein modifications.

Read more about this:
http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/media/releases/pore_formation_in_cell_membranes_linked_to_triggers_of_rheumatoid_arthritis
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