The Role of Estrogens in Rheumatoid Arthritis Physiopathology

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, inflammatory joint disease that can lead to irreversible disability. It affects women in a higher proportion than men (3:1 cases). Several reports suggest a link between female sexual hormones (estrogens) and RA features. It’s been described that biological pr...

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Main Authors: Romo-García, Maria Fernanda, Zapata-Zuñiga, Martín, Enciso-Moreno, José Antonio, Castañeda-Delgado, Julio Enrique
Format: Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: IntechOpen 2020
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Online Access:https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/73070
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