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	Volume 11 Issue 5
	Comment
	Editorial Predicting joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis using MRI scanning Fiona M McQueen, Nicola Dalbeth Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:124 (14 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Editorial Anticitrullinated protein/peptide antibodies and rheumatoid factors: two distinct autoantibody systems Guido Valesini, Cristiano Alessandri Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:125 (14 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Editorial Androgens in rheumatoid arthritis: when are they effectors? Maurizio Cutolo Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:126 (22 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Editorial Measuring metacarpal cortical bone by digital x-ray radiogrammetry: a step forward? Piet P Geusens, Willem F Lems Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:127 (1 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Editorial Anti-tumour necrosis factor therapy and B cells in rheumatoid arthritis Maria J Leandro Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:128 (6 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Editorial How can we reduce the risk of serious infection for patients with systemic lupus erythematosus? Diane L Kamen Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:129 (28 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Editorial Biomarkers: in combination they may do better Frances MK Williams Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:130 (29 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review
	Review Osteoarthritis associated with estrogen deficiency Jorge A Roman-Blas, Santos Castañeda, Raquel Largo, Gabriel Herrero-Beaumont Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:241 (21 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Developments in the scientific and clinical understanding of fibromyalgia Dan Buskila Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:242 (14 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Toll-like receptors and NOD-like receptors in rheumatic diseases William J McCormack, Andrew E Parker, Luke A O'Neill Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:243 (14 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Outcome measures in inflammatory rheumatic diseases Jaap Fransen, Piet LCM van Riel Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:244 (14 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Developments in the clinical understanding of lupus Mary K Crow Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:245 (14 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Cytokines in chronic rheumatic diseases: is everything lack of homeostatic balance? Carlo Chizzolini, Jean-Michel Dayer, Pierre Miossec Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:246 (14 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review B cells in autoimmunity Thomas Dörner, Annett M Jacobi, Peter E Lipsky Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:247 (14 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Genetics of rheumatic disease Alex Clarke, Timothy J Vyse Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:248 (14 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Developments in the scientific understanding of rheumatoid arthritis Jörg J Goronzy, Cornelia M Weyand Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:249 (14 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Lessons from animal models of arthritis over the past decade Wim Berg Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:250 (14 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Progress in osteoporosis and fracture prevention: focus on postmenopausal women Kenneth G Saag, Piet Geusens Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:251 (14 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Why are women predisposed to autoimmune rheumatic diseases? Jacqueline E Oliver, Alan J Silman Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:252 (26 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Value of anti-infective chemoprophylaxis in primary systemic vasculitis: what is the evidence? Frank Moosig, Julia U Holle, Wolfgang L Gross Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:253 (28 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Progress in spondylarthritis. Progress in studies of the genetics of ankylosing spondylitis Matthew A Brown Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:254 (29 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Report
	Correction The Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQR): validation and psychometric properties Robert M Bennett, Ronald Friend, Kim D Jones, Rachel Ward, Bobby K Han, Rebecca L Ross Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:415 (16 October 2009) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research
	Research article Dichloroacetate alleviates development of collagen II-induced arthritis in female DBA/1 mice Li Bian, Elisabet Josefsson, Ing-Marie Jonsson, Margareta Verdrengh, Claes Ohlsson, Maria Bokarewa, Andrej Tarkowski, Mattias Magnusson Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R132 (1 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Chondrogenic differentiation potential of osteoarthritic chondrocytes and their possible use in matrix-associated autologous chondrocyte transplantation Tilo Dehne, Camilla Karlsson, Jochen Ringe, Michael Sittinger, Anders Lindahl Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R133 (2 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Mechanical effects of surgical procedures on osteochondral grafts elucidated by osmotic loading and real-time ultrasound Koji Hattori, Kota Uematsu, Tomohiro Matsumoto, Hajime Ohgushi Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R134 (2 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Diagnostic and prognostic value of antibodies against chimeric fibrin/filaggrin citrullinated synthetic peptides in rheumatoid arthritis Raimon Sanmartí, Eduard Graell, Maria L Perez, Guadalupe Ercilla, Odette Viñas, Jose A Gómez-Puerta, Jordi Gratacós, Alejandro Balsa, Maria J Gómara, Marta Larrosa, Juan D Cañete, Isabel Haro Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R135 (2 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Advanced glycation end products induce cell cycle arrest and proinflammatory changes in osteoarthritic fibroblast-like synovial cells Sybille Franke, Manfred Sommer, Christiane Rüster, Tzvetanka Bondeva, Julia Marticke, Gunther Hofmann, Gert Hein, Gunter Wolf Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R136 (7 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Expression of cartilage-derived morphogenetic protein in human intervertebral discs and its effect on matrix synthesis in degenerate human nucleus pulposus cells Christine L Le Maitre, Anthony J Freemont, Judith A Hoyland Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R137 (15 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Suppressive effect of secretory phospholipase A₂inhibitory peptide on interleukin-1β-induced matrix metalloproteinase production in rheumatoid synovial fibroblasts, and its antiarthritic activity in hTNFtg mice Maung-Maung Thwin, Eleni Douni, Pachiappan Arjunan, George Kollias, Prem V Kumar, Ponnampalam Gopalakrishnakone Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R138 (18 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research article The role of patient expectations in predicting outcome after total knee arthroplasty Anne F Mannion, Stephane Kämpfen, Urs Munzinger, Ines Kramers-de Quervain Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R139 (21 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research article Efficacy of antibiotic therapy for SAPHO syndrome is lost after its discontinuation: an interventional study Gunter Assmann, Olaf Kueck, Timm Kirchhoff, Herbert Rosenthal, Jan Voswinkel, Michael Pfreundschuh, Henning Zeidler, Annette D Wagner Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R140 (21 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research article Tumor necrosis factor alpha-dependent aggrecan cleavage and release of glycosaminoglycans in the meniscus is mediated by nitrous oxide-independent aggrecanase activity in vitro Henning Voigt, Angelika K Lemke, Rolf Mentlein, Michael Schünke, Bodo Kurz Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R141 (24 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Preclinical characterization of DEKAVIL (F8-IL10), a novel clinical-stage immunocytokine which inhibits the progression of collagen-induced arthritis Kathrin Schwager, Manuela Kaspar, Frank Bootz, Roberto Marcolongo, Erberto Paresce, Dario Neri, Eveline Trachsel Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R142 (25 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research article Urinary TWEAK as a biomarker of lupus nephritis: a multicenter cohort study Noa Schwartz, Tamar Rubinstein, Linda C Burkly, Christopher E Collins, Irene Blanco, Lihe Su, Bernard Hojaili, Meggan Mackay, Cynthia Aranow, William Stohl, Brad H Rovin, Jennifer S Michaelson, Chaim Putterman Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R143 (28 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| F1000
	Research article Synovial tissues concentrate secreted APRIL Cem Gabay, Veit Krenn, Carine Bosshard, Christian Seemayer, Carlo Chizzolini, Bertrand Huard Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R144 (29 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Anti-inflammatory and arthritic effects of thiacremonone, a novel sulfurcompound isolated from garlic via inhibition of NF-κB Jung Ban, Ju Oh, Tae Kim, Dae Kim, Heon-Sang Jeong, Sang Han, Jin Hong Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R145 (30 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Positive anti-citrullinated protein antibody status and small joint arthritis are consistent predictors of chronic disease in patients with very early arthritis: results from the NOR-VEAC cohort Maria D Mjaavatten, Till Uhlig, Anne J Haugen, Halvor Nygaard, Göran Sidenvall, Knut Helgetveit, Tore K Kvien Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R146 (1 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Plasma cytokine profiles in systemic sclerosis: associations with autoantibody subsets and clinical manifestations Pravitt Gourh, Frank C Arnett, Shervin Assassi, Filemon K Tan, Mei Huang, Laura Diekman, Maureen D Mayes, John D Reveille, Sandeep K Agarwal Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R147 (2 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Hypertrophy is induced during the in vitro chondrogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells by bone morphogenetic protein-2 and bone morphogenetic protein-4 gene transfer Andre F Steinert, Benedikt Proffen, Manuela Kunz, Christian Hendrich, Steven C Ghivizzani, Ulrich Nöth, Axel Rethwilm, Jochen Eulert, Christopher H Evans Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R148 (2 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research article Chemokine receptor expression and functional effects of chemokines on B cells: implication in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis Toshihiro Nanki, Kazuki Takada, Yukiko Komano, Tomohiro Morio, Hirokazu Kanegane, Atsuo Nakajima, Peter E Lipsky, Nobuyuki Miyasaka Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R149 (5 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Phenotypic and functional characterization of switch memory B cells from patients with oligoarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis Anna Corcione, Francesca Ferlito, Marco Gattorno, Andrea Gregorio, Angela Pistorio, Roberto Gastaldi, Claudio Gambini, Alberto Martini, Elisabetta Traggiai, Vito Pistoia Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R150 (5 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Melanocortin peptides inhibit urate crystal-induced activation of phagocytic cells Franco Capsoni, Anna Maria Ongari, Eva Reali, Anna Catania Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R151 (8 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article The ITGAV rs3738919 variant and susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis in four Caucasian sample sets Jade E Hollis-Moffatt, Kerry A Rowley, Amanda J Phipps-Green, Marilyn E Merriman, Nicola Dalbeth, Peter Gow, Andrew A Harrison, John Highton, Peter BB Jones, Lisa K Stamp, Pille Harrison, B Paul Wordsworth, Tony R Merriman Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R152 (9 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Are CD4⁺CD25^-Foxp3⁺cells in untreated new-onset lupus patients regulatory T cells? Hua-xia Yang, Wen Zhang, Li-dan Zhao, Yang Li, Feng-chun Zhang, Fu-lin Tang, Wei He, Xuan Zhang Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R153 (12 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research article Relationship between anti-dsDNA, anti-nucleosome and anti-alpha-actinin antibodies and markers of renal disease in patients with lupus nephritis: a prospective longitudinal study Jessica J Manson, Alexander Ma, Pauline Rogers, Lesley J Mason, Jo H Berden, Johan van der Vlag, David P D'Cruz, David A Isenberg, Anisur Rahman Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R154 (14 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Anti-nucleosome antibodies are more closely related to renal outcome measures than anti-alpha-actinin levels in most lupus nephritis (LN) patients, suggesting they play a major role in the pathogenesis of LN.
	Research article The prognostic value of baseline erosions in undifferentiated arthritis Mohamed M Thabet, Thomas WJ Huizinga, Désirée M van der Heijde, Annette HM van der Helm-van Mil Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R155 (15 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Increased levels of circulating microparticles in primary Sjögren's syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis and relation with disease activity Jérémie Sellam, Valérie Proulle, Astrid Jüngel, Marc Ittah, Corinne Miceli Richard, Jacques-Eric Gottenberg, Florence Toti, Joelle Benessiano, Steffen Gay, Jean-Marie Freyssinet, Xavier Mariette Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R156 (15 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research article Determining a low disease activity threshold for decision to maintain disease-modifying antirheumatic drug treatment unchanged in rheumatoid arthritis patients Michel de Bandt, Bruno Fautrel, Jean Maillefert, Jean Berthelot, Bernard Combe, René-Marc Flipo, Frédéric Lioté, Olivier Meyer, Alain Saraux, Daniel Wendling, Xavier Le Loët, Francis Guillemin, the STPR group of the French Society of Rheumatology Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R157 (23 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Regulation of pathogenic IL-17 responses in collagen-induced arthritis: roles of endogenous interferon-gamma and IL-4 Sujata Sarkar, Laura A Cooney, Peter White, Deborah B Dunlop, Judith Endres, Julie M Jorns, Matthew J Wasco, David A Fox Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R158 (26 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| F1000
	Research article Microstructure and mineral composition of dystrophic calcification associated with the idiopathic inflammatory myopathies Naomi Eidelman, Alan Boyde, Andrew J Bushby, Peter GT Howell, Jirun Sun, Dale E Newbury, Frederick W Miller, Pamela G Robey, Lisa G Rider Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R159 (26 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| F1000
	Research article The relationship between disease activity, sleep, psychiatric distress and pain sensitivity in rheumatoid arthritis: a cross-sectional study Yvonne C Lee, Lori B Chibnik, Bing Lu, Ajay D Wasan, Robert R Edwards, Anne H Fossel, Simon M Helfgott, Daniel H Solomon, Daniel J Clauw, Elizabeth W Karlson Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R160 (29 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| F1000
	Correspondence
	Letter Use of methotrexate therapy is not associated with decreased prevalence of metabolic syndrome Hennie G Raterman, Alexandre E Voskuyl, Ben AC Dijkmans, Michael T Nurmohamed Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:413 (21 September 2009) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Use of methotrexate therapy is not associated with decreased prevalence of metabolic syndrome - authors' response Tracey E Toms, Vasileios F Panoulas, Holly John, Karen MJ Douglas, George D Kitas Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:414 (21 September 2009) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed

	Volume 11 Issue 5
	Comment
	Editorial Predicting joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis using MRI scanning Fiona M McQueen, Nicola Dalbeth Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:124 (14 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Editorial Anticitrullinated protein/peptide antibodies and rheumatoid factors: two distinct autoantibody systems Guido Valesini, Cristiano Alessandri Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:125 (14 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Editorial Androgens in rheumatoid arthritis: when are they effectors? Maurizio Cutolo Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:126 (22 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Editorial Measuring metacarpal cortical bone by digital x-ray radiogrammetry: a step forward? Piet P Geusens, Willem F Lems Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:127 (1 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Editorial Anti-tumour necrosis factor therapy and B cells in rheumatoid arthritis Maria J Leandro Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:128 (6 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Editorial How can we reduce the risk of serious infection for patients with systemic lupus erythematosus? Diane L Kamen Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:129 (28 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Editorial Biomarkers: in combination they may do better Frances MK Williams Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:130 (29 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review
	Review Osteoarthritis associated with estrogen deficiency Jorge A Roman-Blas, Santos Castañeda, Raquel Largo, Gabriel Herrero-Beaumont Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:241 (21 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Developments in the scientific and clinical understanding of fibromyalgia Dan Buskila Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:242 (14 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Toll-like receptors and NOD-like receptors in rheumatic diseases William J McCormack, Andrew E Parker, Luke A O'Neill Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:243 (14 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Outcome measures in inflammatory rheumatic diseases Jaap Fransen, Piet LCM van Riel Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:244 (14 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Developments in the clinical understanding of lupus Mary K Crow Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:245 (14 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Cytokines in chronic rheumatic diseases: is everything lack of homeostatic balance? Carlo Chizzolini, Jean-Michel Dayer, Pierre Miossec Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:246 (14 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review B cells in autoimmunity Thomas Dörner, Annett M Jacobi, Peter E Lipsky Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:247 (14 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Genetics of rheumatic disease Alex Clarke, Timothy J Vyse Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:248 (14 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Developments in the scientific understanding of rheumatoid arthritis Jörg J Goronzy, Cornelia M Weyand Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:249 (14 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Lessons from animal models of arthritis over the past decade Wim Berg Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:250 (14 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Progress in osteoporosis and fracture prevention: focus on postmenopausal women Kenneth G Saag, Piet Geusens Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:251 (14 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Why are women predisposed to autoimmune rheumatic diseases? Jacqueline E Oliver, Alan J Silman Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:252 (26 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Value of anti-infective chemoprophylaxis in primary systemic vasculitis: what is the evidence? Frank Moosig, Julia U Holle, Wolfgang L Gross Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:253 (28 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Progress in spondylarthritis. Progress in studies of the genetics of ankylosing spondylitis Matthew A Brown Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:254 (29 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Report
	Correction The Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQR): validation and psychometric properties Robert M Bennett, Ronald Friend, Kim D Jones, Rachel Ward, Bobby K Han, Rebecca L Ross Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:415 (16 October 2009) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research
	Research article Dichloroacetate alleviates development of collagen II-induced arthritis in female DBA/1 mice Li Bian, Elisabet Josefsson, Ing-Marie Jonsson, Margareta Verdrengh, Claes Ohlsson, Maria Bokarewa, Andrej Tarkowski, Mattias Magnusson Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R132 (1 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Chondrogenic differentiation potential of osteoarthritic chondrocytes and their possible use in matrix-associated autologous chondrocyte transplantation Tilo Dehne, Camilla Karlsson, Jochen Ringe, Michael Sittinger, Anders Lindahl Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R133 (2 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Mechanical effects of surgical procedures on osteochondral grafts elucidated by osmotic loading and real-time ultrasound Koji Hattori, Kota Uematsu, Tomohiro Matsumoto, Hajime Ohgushi Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R134 (2 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Diagnostic and prognostic value of antibodies against chimeric fibrin/filaggrin citrullinated synthetic peptides in rheumatoid arthritis Raimon Sanmartí, Eduard Graell, Maria L Perez, Guadalupe Ercilla, Odette Viñas, Jose A Gómez-Puerta, Jordi Gratacós, Alejandro Balsa, Maria J Gómara, Marta Larrosa, Juan D Cañete, Isabel Haro Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R135 (2 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Advanced glycation end products induce cell cycle arrest and proinflammatory changes in osteoarthritic fibroblast-like synovial cells Sybille Franke, Manfred Sommer, Christiane Rüster, Tzvetanka Bondeva, Julia Marticke, Gunther Hofmann, Gert Hein, Gunter Wolf Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R136 (7 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Expression of cartilage-derived morphogenetic protein in human intervertebral discs and its effect on matrix synthesis in degenerate human nucleus pulposus cells Christine L Le Maitre, Anthony J Freemont, Judith A Hoyland Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R137 (15 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Suppressive effect of secretory phospholipase A₂inhibitory peptide on interleukin-1β-induced matrix metalloproteinase production in rheumatoid synovial fibroblasts, and its antiarthritic activity in hTNFtg mice Maung-Maung Thwin, Eleni Douni, Pachiappan Arjunan, George Kollias, Prem V Kumar, Ponnampalam Gopalakrishnakone Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R138 (18 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research article The role of patient expectations in predicting outcome after total knee arthroplasty Anne F Mannion, Stephane Kämpfen, Urs Munzinger, Ines Kramers-de Quervain Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R139 (21 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research article Efficacy of antibiotic therapy for SAPHO syndrome is lost after its discontinuation: an interventional study Gunter Assmann, Olaf Kueck, Timm Kirchhoff, Herbert Rosenthal, Jan Voswinkel, Michael Pfreundschuh, Henning Zeidler, Annette D Wagner Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R140 (21 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research article Tumor necrosis factor alpha-dependent aggrecan cleavage and release of glycosaminoglycans in the meniscus is mediated by nitrous oxide-independent aggrecanase activity in vitro Henning Voigt, Angelika K Lemke, Rolf Mentlein, Michael Schünke, Bodo Kurz Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R141 (24 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Preclinical characterization of DEKAVIL (F8-IL10), a novel clinical-stage immunocytokine which inhibits the progression of collagen-induced arthritis Kathrin Schwager, Manuela Kaspar, Frank Bootz, Roberto Marcolongo, Erberto Paresce, Dario Neri, Eveline Trachsel Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R142 (25 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research article Urinary TWEAK as a biomarker of lupus nephritis: a multicenter cohort study Noa Schwartz, Tamar Rubinstein, Linda C Burkly, Christopher E Collins, Irene Blanco, Lihe Su, Bernard Hojaili, Meggan Mackay, Cynthia Aranow, William Stohl, Brad H Rovin, Jennifer S Michaelson, Chaim Putterman Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R143 (28 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| F1000
	Research article Synovial tissues concentrate secreted APRIL Cem Gabay, Veit Krenn, Carine Bosshard, Christian Seemayer, Carlo Chizzolini, Bertrand Huard Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R144 (29 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Anti-inflammatory and arthritic effects of thiacremonone, a novel sulfurcompound isolated from garlic via inhibition of NF-κB Jung Ban, Ju Oh, Tae Kim, Dae Kim, Heon-Sang Jeong, Sang Han, Jin Hong Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R145 (30 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Positive anti-citrullinated protein antibody status and small joint arthritis are consistent predictors of chronic disease in patients with very early arthritis: results from the NOR-VEAC cohort Maria D Mjaavatten, Till Uhlig, Anne J Haugen, Halvor Nygaard, Göran Sidenvall, Knut Helgetveit, Tore K Kvien Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R146 (1 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Plasma cytokine profiles in systemic sclerosis: associations with autoantibody subsets and clinical manifestations Pravitt Gourh, Frank C Arnett, Shervin Assassi, Filemon K Tan, Mei Huang, Laura Diekman, Maureen D Mayes, John D Reveille, Sandeep K Agarwal Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R147 (2 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Hypertrophy is induced during the in vitro chondrogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells by bone morphogenetic protein-2 and bone morphogenetic protein-4 gene transfer Andre F Steinert, Benedikt Proffen, Manuela Kunz, Christian Hendrich, Steven C Ghivizzani, Ulrich Nöth, Axel Rethwilm, Jochen Eulert, Christopher H Evans Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R148 (2 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research article Chemokine receptor expression and functional effects of chemokines on B cells: implication in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis Toshihiro Nanki, Kazuki Takada, Yukiko Komano, Tomohiro Morio, Hirokazu Kanegane, Atsuo Nakajima, Peter E Lipsky, Nobuyuki Miyasaka Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R149 (5 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Phenotypic and functional characterization of switch memory B cells from patients with oligoarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis Anna Corcione, Francesca Ferlito, Marco Gattorno, Andrea Gregorio, Angela Pistorio, Roberto Gastaldi, Claudio Gambini, Alberto Martini, Elisabetta Traggiai, Vito Pistoia Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R150 (5 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Melanocortin peptides inhibit urate crystal-induced activation of phagocytic cells Franco Capsoni, Anna Maria Ongari, Eva Reali, Anna Catania Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R151 (8 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article The ITGAV rs3738919 variant and susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis in four Caucasian sample sets Jade E Hollis-Moffatt, Kerry A Rowley, Amanda J Phipps-Green, Marilyn E Merriman, Nicola Dalbeth, Peter Gow, Andrew A Harrison, John Highton, Peter BB Jones, Lisa K Stamp, Pille Harrison, B Paul Wordsworth, Tony R Merriman Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R152 (9 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Are CD4⁺CD25^-Foxp3⁺cells in untreated new-onset lupus patients regulatory T cells? Hua-xia Yang, Wen Zhang, Li-dan Zhao, Yang Li, Feng-chun Zhang, Fu-lin Tang, Wei He, Xuan Zhang Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R153 (12 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research article Relationship between anti-dsDNA, anti-nucleosome and anti-alpha-actinin antibodies and markers of renal disease in patients with lupus nephritis: a prospective longitudinal study Jessica J Manson, Alexander Ma, Pauline Rogers, Lesley J Mason, Jo H Berden, Johan van der Vlag, David P D'Cruz, David A Isenberg, Anisur Rahman Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R154 (14 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Anti-nucleosome antibodies are more closely related to renal outcome measures than anti-alpha-actinin levels in most lupus nephritis (LN) patients, suggesting they play a major role in the pathogenesis of LN.
	Research article The prognostic value of baseline erosions in undifferentiated arthritis Mohamed M Thabet, Thomas WJ Huizinga, Désirée M van der Heijde, Annette HM van der Helm-van Mil Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R155 (15 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Increased levels of circulating microparticles in primary Sjögren's syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis and relation with disease activity Jérémie Sellam, Valérie Proulle, Astrid Jüngel, Marc Ittah, Corinne Miceli Richard, Jacques-Eric Gottenberg, Florence Toti, Joelle Benessiano, Steffen Gay, Jean-Marie Freyssinet, Xavier Mariette Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R156 (15 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research article Determining a low disease activity threshold for decision to maintain disease-modifying antirheumatic drug treatment unchanged in rheumatoid arthritis patients Michel de Bandt, Bruno Fautrel, Jean Maillefert, Jean Berthelot, Bernard Combe, René-Marc Flipo, Frédéric Lioté, Olivier Meyer, Alain Saraux, Daniel Wendling, Xavier Le Loët, Francis Guillemin, the STPR group of the French Society of Rheumatology Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R157 (23 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research article Regulation of pathogenic IL-17 responses in collagen-induced arthritis: roles of endogenous interferon-gamma and IL-4 Sujata Sarkar, Laura A Cooney, Peter White, Deborah B Dunlop, Judith Endres, Julie M Jorns, Matthew J Wasco, David A Fox Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R158 (26 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| F1000
	Research article Microstructure and mineral composition of dystrophic calcification associated with the idiopathic inflammatory myopathies Naomi Eidelman, Alan Boyde, Andrew J Bushby, Peter GT Howell, Jirun Sun, Dale E Newbury, Frederick W Miller, Pamela G Robey, Lisa G Rider Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R159 (26 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| F1000
	Research article The relationship between disease activity, sleep, psychiatric distress and pain sensitivity in rheumatoid arthritis: a cross-sectional study Yvonne C Lee, Lori B Chibnik, Bing Lu, Ajay D Wasan, Robert R Edwards, Anne H Fossel, Simon M Helfgott, Daniel H Solomon, Daniel J Clauw, Elizabeth W Karlson Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R160 (29 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| F1000
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	Letter Use of methotrexate therapy is not associated with decreased prevalence of metabolic syndrome Hennie G Raterman, Alexandre E Voskuyl, Ben AC Dijkmans, Michael T Nurmohamed Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:413 (21 September 2009) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Use of methotrexate therapy is not associated with decreased prevalence of metabolic syndrome - authors' response Tracey E Toms, Vasileios F Panoulas, Holly John, Karen MJ Douglas, George D Kitas Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:414 (21 September 2009) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed

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