Circulating surfactant protein -D is low and correlates negatively with systemic inflammation in early, untreated rheumatoid arthritis

Anne Friesgaard Christensen, Grith Lykke Sørensen, Kim Hørslev-Petersen, Uffe Holmskov, Hanne Merete Lindegaard, Kirsten Junker, Merete Lund Hetland, Kristian Stengaard-Pedersen, Søren Jacobsen, Tine Lottenburger, Torkell Ellingsen, Lis Smedegaard Andersen, Ib Hansen, Henrik Skjødt, Jens Kristian Pedersen, Ulrik Birk Lauridsen, Anders Svendsen, Ulrik Tarp, Jan Pødenphant, Aage VestergaardAnne Grethe Jurik, Mikkel Østergaard, Peter Junker

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Abstract

Surfactant protein D (SP-D) is a collectin with immuno-regulatory functions, which may depend on oligomerization. Anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties have been attributed to multimeric SP-D variants, while trimeric subunits per se have been suggested to enhance inflammation. Previously, we reported low circulating SP-D in early rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and the present investigation aims to extend these data by serial SP-D serum measurements, studies on synovial fluid, SP-D size distribution and genotyping in patients with early RA.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftArthritis Research & Therapy
Vol/bind12
Udgave nummer2
Sider (fra-til)R39
ISSN1478-6354
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 1 jan. 2010

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