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RANKL Levels May Predict Response to TNF Blockers in Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Title RANKL Levels May Predict Response to TNF Blockers in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/568106?src=rss
Description In patients with rheumatoid arthritis, baseline serum RANKL (receptor activator for nuclear factor kappa-B ligand) levels and the RANKL-to-osteoprotegerin (OPG) ratio may help predict a therapeutic response to TNF-antagonist therapy, according to results of a study conducted in Spain. Reuters Health Information
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Date Jan 3, 2008
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