Table 1

Arthritogenic agents

Simple, nonimmunogenic agents

Molecules giving rise to specific immune responses

Glucans

Collagens II, IX, XI

Pristane

Cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP)

Mineral oils

Proteoglycans

Squalene

Bacterial DNA (CpG)

Klareskog et al. Arthritis Res 2002 4(Suppl 3):S31   doi:10.1186/ar566