In:
The Journal of Rheumatology, The Journal of Rheumatology, Vol. 36, No. 5 ( 2009-05), p. 943-946
Abstract:
To evaluate the association between rheumatoid arthritis (RA)-related autoantibodies and plasma 25,OH vitamin D in subjects at risk for RA. Methods. In 1210 subjects without RA, 76 were positive for anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies or for at least 2 rheumatoid factors (RF; by nephelometry: RF-IgM, RF-IgG, RF-IgA). 25,OH vitamin D was measured in these cases and 154 autoantibody-negative controls from this cohort. Results. 25,OH vitamin D levels did not differ between cases and controls (adjusted OR 1.23, 95% CI 0.93–1.63). Conclusion. Vitamin D concentrations are not associated with RA-related autoimmunity in unaffected subjects at increased risk for RA.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0315-162X
,
1499-2752
DOI:
10.3899/jrheum.080764
Language:
English
Publisher:
The Journal of Rheumatology
Publication Date:
2009
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