| Literature DB >> 27964794 |
Francesco Ciccia1, Angelo Ferrante2, Giuliana Guggino2, Giovanni Triolo2.
Abstract
Dysregulation of the intestinal epithelial barrier in genetically susceptible individuals may lead to both intestinal and extraintestinal autoimmune disorders. There is emerging literature on the role of microbiota changes in the pathogenesis of systemic rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthropathies, and connective tissue diseases. Although the role of the gastrointestinal tract in the pathogenesis of spondyloartropathies is well defined and many studies underline the importance of gastrointestinal inflammation in modulating local and systemic inflammation, the data are inconclusive regarding the effect of dysbiosis on rheumatoid arthritis and connective tissue diseases. This review aims to summarize current data on the role of the gastrointestinal involvement and intestinal microbiota in the pathogenesis of systemic rheumatic disease.Entities:
Keywords: Connective tissue diseases; Dysbiosis; Gastrointestinal tract; Rheumatoid arthritis; Spondyloarthropathy
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27964794 DOI: 10.1016/j.berh.2016.10.003
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol ISSN: 1521-6942 Impact factor: 4.098