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Does a positive anti-CCP test identify a distinct arthritis entity?
The introduction of tests recognizing 'anti-citrullinated protein antibodies' (ACPA) has caused a revolution in rheumatology. Immunization against citrullinated proteins is a feature almost unique for rheumatoid arthritis, although ACPA may occur long before the onset of symptoms. Even if...
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BioMed Central
2005
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1297585/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16277697 http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/ar1836 |