The synovium is the major target tissue of inflammatory arthritides such as rheumatoid
arthritis. The study of synovial tissue has advanced considerably throughout the past few …

Self-help by means of dietary interventions can help in management of various disorders
including rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a debilitating autoimmune disease. Dietary interventions …

Complement system aberrations have been identified as pathophysiological mechanisms in
a number of diseases and pathological conditions either directly or indirectly. Examples of …

The complement is a powerful cascade of the innate immunity and also acts as a bridge
between innate and acquired immune defence. Complement activation can occur via three …

In April 2007, an international Colloquium bridging scientific and clinical disciplines was
held to discuss the role of cellular and tissue damage in the initiation, development and …

Biological signaling and rhythms occur in a complex network with participation and
interaction of the central nervous system, the autonomous nervous system, the endocrine …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, autoimmune and inflammatory joint disease with a
poorly understood etiology. Despite widespread diagnostic use of anti-citrullinated protein …

A growing body of evidences reinforces the close link between systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE) and atherosclerosis which is due to traditional and nontraditional risk …

Aberrant immune responses characterize autoimmune disorders like Rheumatoid Arthritis
(RA) wherein lymphocytes are recognized as key players. Role of CD8+ T cells in RA has …

The complement system represents a major component of our innate immune defense.
Although the physiological contribution of the complement system is beneficial, it can cause …