Fol. Biol. 2023, 69, 41-49

https://doi.org/10.14712/fb2023069020041

Pathogenesis of Collagen-Induced Arthritis: Role of Immune Cells with Associated Cytokines and Antibodies, Comparison with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Monika Šteigerová, Martin Šíma, Ondřej Slanař

Institute of Pharmacology, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague, Czech Republic

Received July 2023
Accepted October 2023

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