Collection of Immune Cells Drive Rheumatoid Arthritis Progression

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the joints. Specifically, the immune system is attacking the body’s own tissues thinking they are pathogenic or deleterious. It is characterized by swelling of the synovium, which lines the joints and can cause pain and stiffness. Not only does it generate inflammation at the joints but can damage other parts of the body including the skin, eyes, lungs, blood vessels, and heart…