Iran
Extended Abstract
Effect of Conjugated Linoleic Acids on some Bone Markers in patients with active Rheumatoid Arthritis who referred to the Rheumatology Research Center of Shariati Hospital: A double blind clinical control trial
Author(s): Aryaeian Naheed
Background & Objective: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic relapsing inflammatory multisystem disease with synovial proliferation and destruction of articular cartilage. It is the most common inflammatory arthritis, affecting approximately 0.5-1% of the general population worldwide. RA has served as a useful model for the study of many inflammatory and immune-mediated diseases. The exact explanation for RA isn't yet known. Recently, several studies have shown the possible role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the pathogenesis of RA. The destructive reactions by ROS can be improved by antioxidants. Antioxidants have beneficial effect for inhibition of inflammation related to neutrophil functions, Vitamin E as a potent antioxidant has an abil.. View more»