Chondrocyte Apoptosis in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Is Preventive Therapy Possible?

Charles J Malemud^*

Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatic Diseases, Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA

^*Corresponding Author: Charles J Malemud, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatic Diseases, Foley Medical Building, Cleveland, Ohio, 44106-5076, USA, Tel: 216-844-7846, Fax: 216-844-2288 Email:

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