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Myeloid cells, particularly macrophages are central to the perpetuation of disease pathogenesis. Pathways that can activate macrophages in RA synovitis are shown that promote cytokine release – IL-6 and TNF in particular, and probably GM-CSF, are of central importance as defined by the clear therapeutic benefits achieved upon their inhibition.
