Is frequent intentional weight loss associated with lower natural killer cell cytotoxicity in postmenopausal women : possible long-term immune effects?
This study provides evidence that frequent intentional weight loss may have long-term effects on immune function.
The magnitude of the ACPA isotype profile at baseline reflects the risk of future radiographic damage. These results indicate that the presence and the constitution of the ACPA response are relevant to the disease course of RA.