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2022


Front Med (Lausanne)


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Serum serotonin levels are elevated in patients with increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis.

Authors

Wirestam L, Martinsson K, Kastbom A
Front Med (Lausanne). 2022; 9:1081814.
PMID: 36687404.

Abstract

Even though serotonin (5-HT) has been ascribed immunomodulatory features, very little is known about its role in chronic inflammatory diseases. Serotonin is implicated in inflammation and increased levels have been associated with progression of bone erosions in RA.