| ACPAs | antibodies against citrullinated peptides |
| CCP2 | cyclic citrullinated peptide |
| CICs | circulating immune complexes |
| CRP | C reactive protein |
| DAS | disease activity score |
| DLS | dynamic light scattering |
| DMARDs | disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs |
| ICs | immune complexes |
| ODs | optical densities |
| PEG | polyethylene glycol |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| RF | rheumatoid factor |
| SER | erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
| NET | neutrophil extracellular traps |