Review catalogs molecular drivers and emerging treatments for rheumatic diseases
A compiled bibliography surveys decades of research into the molecular causes of rheumatic diseases, including studies on cytokine signaling, anti-TNF and JAK-targeting therapies, and trials examining whether drug tapering is feasible in patients in remission. The list spans foundational papers from the 1990s through recent 2022 reviews on disease mechanisms and treatment strategies.
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The breadth of citations suggests researchers are increasingly focused on understanding why rheumatoid arthritis and related conditions resist full cure even when symptoms are controlled, which could shape future drug development. The inclusion of tapering studies implies growing clinical interest in reducing long-term drug burden for patients, though outcomes from such approaches remain an active area of investigation.
- The references trace the evolution of rheumatic disease treatment from anti-TNF biologics to newer JAK inhibitors.
- Studies cited examine whether patients in remission can safely taper or stop therapy.
- The compilation reflects ongoing scientific interest in disease mechanisms beyond symptom management.
Source: nature.com — Krönke, 2026-10-28
Published there as: “Molecular underpinnings of rheumatic diseases and emerging therapeutic concepts”
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