Do synovial biopsies help to support evidence for involvement of innate immunity in the immunopathology of Behçet's disease?

Arthritis Res Ther. 2009;11(2):109. doi: 10.1186/ar2657. Epub 2009 Apr 30.

Abstract

Behçet's disease is a complex vasculitis of unknown etiology. Abundant neutrophils suggest the involvement of innate immunity. Cytokines are skewed to the T-helper-1 pattern. Few sterile organs are easily accessible for analysis in Behçet's disease. Cañete and coworkers identify inflamed joints as a feasible model and suggest the involvement of innate immunity in Behçet's disease.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Behcet Syndrome / immunology*
  • Biopsy
  • Humans
  • Immunity, Innate*
  • Synovectomy*
  • Synovial Membrane / immunology*