From: Differential expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-15Ralpha, IL-15, IL-6 and TNFalpha in synovial fluid from Rheumatoid arthritis patients
Patients
RA (n = 30)
OA (n = 30)
Sex (M/F)
6/24
11/19
Age (years)
52 +- 15
62 +- 12
Disease duration (years)
12+- 11
6 +- 10
Rheumatoid factor (+/−)
15/15
–
DAS28
4.27+- 1.23
ERS
39 + −26.3
CRP
17.5 + −15.6
DMARD (MTX)
30