Simple blood test could detect arthritis 16 years in advance


A simple blood test could predict rheumatoid arthritis risk up to 16 years before the onset of the painful and debilitating condition, Oxford scientists say.

The blood test looks for antibodies that recognise the protein tenascin-C and could reliably identify those who will contract rheumatoid arthritis (RA), researchers said.

When inflammation occurs in the body, some proteins are altered in a process called citrullination.

These altered forms can prompt an immune response from the body, which can see it turning antibodies on itself - causing rheumatoid arthritis...................Read more

 

Source: ETHealthworld


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