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Volume 11(4);  2009
Editorials
Serum levels of hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulfate as a non-invasive method to evaluate healing after cartilage repair procedures
Andreas H Gomoll
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): 118. Published online 2009 July 3. doi: 10.1186/ar2730
PMCID:
PMC2745772
Abstract Full Text PDF–41K
Genome-wide association studies in systemic lupus erythematosus: a perspective
Deborah S Cunninghame Graham
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): 119. Published online 2009 July 9. doi: 10.1186/ar2739
PMCID:
PMC2745775
Abstract Full Text PDF–47K
More about masitinib
Ulrich A Walker
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): 120. Published online 2009 July 13. doi: 10.1186/ar2734
PMCID:
PMC2745773
Abstract Full Text PDF–46K
Articular cartilage stem cell signalling
Camilla Karlsson, Anders Lindahl
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): 121. Published online 2009 July 24. doi: 10.1186/ar2753
PMCID:
PMC2745782
Abstract Full Text PDF–42K
New data favouring that neurotrophins are of importance in arthritis
Sture Forsgren
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): 122. Published online 2009 July 30. doi: 10.1186/ar2754
PMCID:
PMC2745783
Abstract Full Text PDF–43K
Novel genetic analysis in Behçet's disease
Graham Wallace
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): 123. Published online 2009 August 5. doi: 10.1186/ar2757
PMCID:
PMC2745786
Abstract Full Text PDF–47K
Letters
How much sleep apnea is too much?
Denis Martinez, Cristiane Maria Cassol, Laura Rahmeier
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): 409. Published online 2009 July 15. doi: 10.1186/ar2690
PMCID:
PMC2745770
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How much sleep apnea is too much? Authors' response
David M Rapoport, Fumiharu Togo, Benjamin H Natelson
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): 410. Published online 2009 July 15. doi: 10.1186/ar2691
PMCID:
PMC2745771
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AIT test has no problem in the detection of anti-ribosomal P – authors' response
Michael Mahler, Marvin J Fritzler
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): 411. Published online 2009 August 25. doi: 10.1186/ar2776
PMCID:
PMC2745799
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Cytokines in the colon of a patient with Behçet's disease
Jasper H Kappen, Willem A Dik, Gemma M Dingjan, Paul L van Daele, Herbert Hooijkaas, P Martin van Hagen, Jan A van Laar
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): 412. Published online 2009 August 27. doi: 10.1186/ar2784
PMCID:
PMC2745804
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Research Articles
Increased production of soluble CTLA-4 in patients with spondylarthropathies correlates with disease activity
Éric Toussirot, Philippe Saas, Marina Deschamps, Fabienne Pouthier, Lucille Perrot, Sylvain Perruche, Jacqueline Chabod, Pierre Tiberghien, Daniel Wendling
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): R101. Published online 2009 July 1. doi: 10.1186/ar2747
PMCID:
PMC2745776
Abstract Full Text PDF–525K
Broad-range PCR, cloning and sequencing of the full 16S rRNA gene for detection of bacterial DNA in synovial fluid samples of Tunisian patients with reactive and undifferentiated arthritis
Mariam Siala, Radhouane Gdoura, Hela Fourati, Markus Rihl, Benoit Jaulhac, Mohamed Younes, Jean Sibilia, Sofien Baklouti, Naceur Bargaoui, Slaheddine Sellami, Abdelghani Sghir, Adnane Hammami
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): R102. Published online 2009 July 1. doi: 10.1186/ar2748
PMCID:
PMC2745777
Abstract Full Text PDF–185K
Antibodies to cyclic citrullinated protein and erythrocyte sedimentation rate predict hand bone loss in patients with rheumatoid arthritis of short duration: a longitudinal study
Pernille Bøyesen, Mari Hoff, Sigrid Ødegård, Glenn Haugeberg, Silje W Syversen, Per I Gaarder, Cecilie Okkenhaug, Tore K Kvien
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): R103. Published online 2009 July 1. doi: 10.1186/ar2749
PMCID:
PMC2745778
Abstract Full Text PDF–229K
Effect of interleukin-1β on spinal cord nociceptive transmission of normal and monoarthritic rats after disruption of glial function
Luis Constandil, Alejandro Hernández, Teresa Pelissier, Osvaldo Arriagada, Karla Espinoza, Hector Burgos, Claudio Laurido
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): R105. Published online 2009 July 8. doi: 10.1186/ar2756
PMCID:
PMC2745785
Abstract Full Text PDF–708K
Analysis of skewed X-chromosome inactivation in females with rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune thyroid diseases
Ghazi Chabchoub, Elif Uz, Abdellatif Maalej, Chigdem A Mustafa, Ahmed Rebai, Mouna Mnif, Zouheir Bahloul, Nadir R Farid, Tayfun Ozcelik, Hammadi Ayadi
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): R106. Published online 2009 July 9. doi: 10.1186/ar2759
PMCID:
PMC2745787
Abstract Full Text PDF–299K
A functional difficulty and functional pain instrument for hip and knee osteoarthritis
Alan M Jette, Christine M McDonough, Pengsheng Ni, Stephen M Haley, Ronald K Hambleton, Sippy Olarsch, David J Hunter, Young-jo Kim, David T Felson
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): R107. Published online 2009 July 9. doi: 10.1186/ar2760
PMCID:
PMC2745788
Abstract Full Text PDF–390K Supplementary Material
Flow cytometry analysis of glucocorticoid receptor expression and binding in steroid-sensitive and steroid-resistant patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
Juan Du, Min Li, Denghai Zhang, Xiaoyan Zhu, Weiwei Zhang, Wei Gu, Yinglu Feng, Xiaofeng Zhai, Changquan Ling
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): R108. Published online 2009 July 14. doi: 10.1186/ar2763
PMCID:
PMC2745790
Abstract Full Text PDF–1008K
Predictors of major infections in systemic lupus erythematosus
Guillermo Ruiz-Irastorza, Nerea Olivares, Ioana Ruiz-Arruza, Agustin Martinez-Berriotxoa, Maria-Victoria Egurbide, Ciriaco Aguirre
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): R109. Published online 2009 July 15. doi: 10.1186/ar2764
PMCID:
PMC2745791
Abstract Full Text PDF–130K
Methotrexate therapy associates with reduced prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in rheumatoid arthritis patients over the age of 60- more than just an anti-inflammatory effect? A cross sectional study
Tracey E Toms, Vasileios F Panoulas, Holly John, Karen MJ Douglas, George D Kitas
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): R110. Published online 2009 July 16. doi: 10.1186/ar2765
PMCID:
PMC2745792
Abstract Full Text PDF–316K
Bronchoalveoloar lavage fluid cytokines and chemokines as markers and predictors for the outcome of interstitial lung disease in systemic sclerosis patients
Katrin Schmidt, Lorena Martinez-Gamboa, Susan Meier, Christian Witt, Christian Meisel, Leif G Hanitsch, Mike O Becker, Doerte Huscher, Gerd R Burmester, Gabriela Riemekasten
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): R111. Published online 2009 July 17. doi: 10.1186/ar2766
PMCID:
PMC2745793
Abstract Full Text PDF–330K
Type I interferon receptor controls B-cell expression of nucleic acid-sensing Toll-like receptors and autoantibody production in a murine model of lupus
Donna L Thibault, Kareem L Graham, Lowen Y Lee, Imelda Balboni, Paul J Hertzog, Paul J Utz
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): R112. Published online 2009 July 22. doi: 10.1186/ar2771
PMCID:
PMC2745794
Abstract Full Text PDF–746K Supplementary Material
Human rheumatoid arthritis tissue production of IL-17A drives matrix and cartilage degradation: synergy with tumour necrosis factor-α, Oncostatin M and response to biologic therapies
Ellen M Moran, Ronan Mullan, Jennifer McCormick, Mary Connolly, Owen Sullivan, Oliver FitzGerald, Barry Bresnihan, Douglas J Veale, Ursula Fearon
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): R113. Published online 2009 July 23. doi: 10.1186/ar2772
PMCID:
PMC2745795
Abstract Full Text PDF–1.5M
Markers of B-lymphocyte activation are elevated in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis and correlated with disease activity in the ESPOIR cohort
Jacques-Eric Gottenberg, Corinne Miceli-Richard, Béatrice Ducot, Philippe Goupille, Bernard Combe, Xavier Mariette
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): R114. Published online 2009 July 23. doi: 10.1186/ar2773
PMCID:
PMC2745796
Abstract Full Text PDF–137K
Identification of progressors in osteoarthritis by combining biochemical and MRI-based markers
Erik B Dam, Marco Loog, Claus Christiansen, Inger Byrjalsen, Jenny Folkesson, Mads Nielsen, Arish A Qazi, Paola C Pettersen, Patrick Garnero, Morten A Karsdal
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): R115. Published online 2009 July 24. doi: 10.1186/ar2774
PMCID:
PMC2745797
Abstract Full Text PDF–509K
Uric acid is a strong independent predictor of renal dysfunction in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Dimitrios Daoussis, Vasileios Panoulas, Tracey Toms, Holly John, Ioannis Antonopoulos, Peter Nightingale, Karen MJ Douglas, Rainer Klocke, George D Kitas
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): R116. Published online 2009 July 24. doi: 10.1186/ar2775
PMCID:
PMC2745798
Abstract Full Text PDF–231K
Immunization with an immunodominant self-peptide derived from glucose-6-phosphate isomerase induces arthritis in DBA/1 mice
Lisa Bruns, Oliver Frey, Lars Morawietz, Christiane Landgraf, Rudolf Volkmer, Thomas Kamradt
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): R117. Published online 2009 July 29. doi: 10.1186/ar2777
PMCID:
PMC2745800
Abstract Full Text PDF–2.1M
Tumor necrosis factor α-induced adipose-related protein expression in experimental arthritis and in rheumatoid arthritis
Asuka Inoue, Isao Matsumoto, Yoko Tanaka, Keiichi Iwanami, Akihiro Kanamori, Naoyuki Ochiai, Daisuke Goto, Satoshi Ito, Takayuki Sumida
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): R118. Published online 2009 August 6. doi: 10.1186/ar2779
PMCID:
PMC2745801
Abstract Full Text PDF–1.2M
Treatment with ephrin B2 positively impacts the abnormal metabolism of human osteoarthritic chondrocytes
Steeve Kwan Tat, Jean-Pierre Pelletier, Nathalie Amiable, Christelle Boileau, Martin Lavigne, Johanne Martel-Pelletier
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): R119. Published online 2009 August 7. doi: 10.1186/ar2782
PMCID:
PMC2745802
Abstract Full Text PDF–3.1M
The Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQR): validation and psychometric properties
Robert M Bennett, Ronald Friend, Kim D Jones, Rachel Ward, Bobby K Han, Rebecca L Ross
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): R120. Published online 2009 August 10. doi: 10.1186/ar2783
Correction in:
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(5): 415.
PMCID:
PMC2745803
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The Ras guanine nucleotide exchange factor RasGRF1 promotes matrix metalloproteinase-3 production in rheumatoid arthritis synovial tissue
Joana RF Abreu, Daphne de Launay, Marjolein E Sanders, Aleksander M Grabiec, Marleen G van de Sande, Paul P Tak, Kris A Reedquist
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): R121. Published online 2009 August 13. doi: 10.1186/ar2785
PMCID:
PMC2745805
Abstract Full Text PDF–3.3M
Effector mechanisms of interleukin-17 in collagen-induced arthritis in the absence of interferon-γ and counteraction by interferon-γ
Hilde Kelchtermans, Evelien Schurgers, Lies Geboes, Tania Mitera, Jo Van Damme, Jacques Van Snick, Catherine Uyttenhove, Patrick Matthys
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): R122. Published online 2009 August 17. doi: 10.1186/ar2787
PMCID:
PMC2745806
Abstract Full Text PDF–904K
Short- and long-term effects of anti-CD20 treatment on B cell ontogeny in bone marrow of patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Maria Rehnberg, Sylvie Amu, Andrej Tarkowski, Maria I Bokarewa, Mikael Brisslert
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): R123. Published online 2009 August 17. doi: 10.1186/ar2789
PMCID:
PMC2745807
Abstract Full Text PDF–2.0M
Physical function, disease activity, and health-related quality-of-life outcomes after 3 years of adalimumab treatment in patients with ankylosing spondylitis
Désirée M van der Heijde, Dennis A Revicki, Katherine L Gooch, Robert L Wong, Hartmut Kupper, Neesha Harnam, Chris Thompson, Joachim Sieper
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): R124. Published online 2009 August 17. doi: 10.1186/ar2790
PMCID:
PMC2745808
Abstract Full Text PDF–256K
Development and validation of the self-administered Fibromyalgia Assessment Status: a disease-specific composite measure for evaluating treatment effect
Fausto Salaffi, Piercarlo Sarzi-Puttini, Rita Girolimetti, Stefania Gasparini, Fabiola Atzeni, Walter Grassi
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): R125. Published online 2009 August 18. doi: 10.1186/ar2792
PMCID:
PMC2745809
Abstract Full Text PDF–638K
Increased expression of matrix metalloproteinase-10, nerve growth factor and substance P in the painful degenerate intervertebral disc
Stephen M Richardson, Paul Doyle, Ben M Minogue, Kanna Gnanalingham, Judith A Hoyland
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): R126. Published online 2009 August 20. doi: 10.1186/ar2793
PMCID:
PMC2745810
Abstract Full Text PDF–863K
Assessment of radiographic progression in the spines of patients with ankylosing spondylitis treated with adalimumab for up to 2 years
Désirée van der Heijde, David Salonen, Barbara N Weissman, Robert Landewé, Walter P Maksymowych, Hartmut Kupper, Shaila Ballal, Eric Gibson, Robert Wong
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): R127. Published online 2009 August 24. doi: 10.1186/ar2794
PMCID:
PMC2745811
Abstract Full Text PDF–357K
Reduced Fas ligand-expressing splenic CD5+ B lymphocytes in severe collagen-induced arthritis
Steven K Lundy, David A Fox
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): R128. Published online 2009 August 25. doi: 10.1186/ar2795
PMCID:
PMC2745812
Abstract Full Text PDF–876K
Comprehensibility, reliability, validity, and responsiveness of the Thai version of the Health Assessment Questionnaire in Thai patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Manathip Osiri, Jeerapat Wongchinsri, Sitthichai Ukritchon, Punchong Hanvivadhanakul, Nuntana Kasitanon, Boonjing Siripaitoon
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): R129. Published online 2009 August 27. doi: 10.1186/ar2796
PMCID:
PMC2745813
Abstract Full Text PDF–121K
Downregulation of heat shock protein 70 protects rheumatoid arthritis fibroblast-like synoviocytes from nitric oxide-induced apoptosis
Eun Ha Kang, Dong Jo Kim, Eun Young Lee, Yun Jong Lee, Eun Bong Lee, Yeong Wook Song
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): R130. Published online 2009 August 27. doi: 10.1186/ar2797
PMCID:
PMC2745814
Abstract Full Text PDF–1.0M
Rituximab therapy reduces activated B cells in both the peripheral blood and bone marrow of patients with rheumatoid arthritis: depletion of memory B cells correlates with clinical response
Magda Nakou, Georgios Katsikas, Prodromos Sidiropoulos, George Bertsias, Eva Papadimitraki, Amalia Raptopoulou, Helen Koutala, Helen A Papadaki, Herakles Kritikos, Dimitrios T Boumpas
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): R131. Published online 2009 August 28. doi: 10.1186/ar2798
PMCID:
PMC2745815
Abstract Full Text PDF–456K
Reviews
Gout. Novel therapies for treatment of gout and hyperuricemia
Robert Terkeltaub
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): 236. Published online 2009 July 23. doi: 10.1186/ar2738
PMCID:
PMC2745774
Abstract Full Text PDF–1.2M
Is there a feudal hierarchy amongst regulatory immune cells? More than just Tregs
Claudia Mauri, Natalie Carter
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): 237. Published online 2009 August 4. doi: 10.1186/ar2752
PMCID:
PMC2745781
Abstract Full Text PDF–541K
Rheumatoid arthritis and smoking: putting the pieces together
Zsuzsanna Baka, Edit Buzás, György Nagy
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): 238. Published online 2009 August 3. doi: 10.1186/ar2751
PMCID:
PMC2745780
Abstract Full Text PDF–507K
The determinants of susceptibility/resistance to adjuvant arthritis in rats
Eugene Y Kim, Kamal D Moudgil
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): 239. Published online 2009 August 7. doi: 10.1186/ar2755
PMCID:
PMC2745784
Abstract Full Text PDF–83K
Gout. Hyperuricemia and cardiovascular disease: how strong is the evidence for a causal link?
Angelo L Gaffo, N Lawrence Edwards, Kenneth G Saag
Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(4): 240. Published online 2009 August 19. doi: 10.1186/ar2761
PMCID:
PMC2745789
Abstract Full Text PDF–148K
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