Volume 42 (2024) – Supplementary Issue 1 – Article 3 – Epitheorese Klinikes Farmakologias kai Farmakokinetikes
Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory, systemic autoimmune disease that affects the synovial joints and connective tissues. It is thought that the etiopathogenesis of RA may be associated with the levels of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines as well as a vitamin D deficiency. Aim: This study sought to investigate the effects of vitamin D and of the serum levels of interleukin (IL)-17, IL-37, IL-8, and IL-10 on the progression of RA in Iraqi patients. Continue reading