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ReviewJournal of Zhejiang University. Science. B2025

Epidemiology and pathogenesis of the link between rheumatoid arthritis and periodontitis.

Huiya Fang, Jin Lin, Yiwu Qiu, Zijian Cheng, Weiqian Chen

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Review in Journal of Zhejiang University. Science. B, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. [The Role of Salivary Microbiota in Oral and Systemic Disease Development and Diagnosis].Sichuan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Sichuan University. Medical science edition · 2026
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  3. [Recent Research Progress and Prospects on Periodontitis Affecting Systemic Comorbidities via the Oral-Gut Axis].Sichuan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Sichuan University. Medical science edition · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Huiya FangDivision of Rheumatology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China.
Jin LinDivision of Rheumatology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China.
Yiwu QiuSchool of Basic Medical Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China.
Zijian ChengStomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310000, China. zj_cheng@zju.edu.cn.
Weiqian ChenDivision of Rheumatology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China. zj_cheng@zju.edu.cn, cwq678@zju.edu.cn.

Funding

the National Key Research and Development Program of China 2022YFC3602000the National Natural Science Foundation of China 82171768, 81701600 and 82001048the Young Elite Scientist Support Program by CSA (Chinese Stomatological Association) 2020PYRC001
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation of synovial tissue, is divided into two subtypes-anti-citrullinated protein antibody (ACPA)-positive and ACPA-negative RA. While the pathogenic mechanisms of ACPA-positive RA are well-understood, the etiology of ACPA-negative RA remains largely unknown. The association between RA and periodontitis (PD) has been observed since the early 1900s, with the two diseases sharing common genetic and environmental risk factors that lead to the progressive destruction of bone and connective tissue. However, the associations between PD and the two subtypes of RA differ. This comprehensive review aims to provide an updated understanding of the epidemiological association between RA and PD, explore potential pathogenic mechanisms linking the two diseases, and highlight the key distinctions between the subtypes of RA and their respective associations with PD. We also discuss the possibility of early intervention or the treatment of the two diseases. Ultimately, this review aims to provide valuable insights for future research in this field.

Indexed as

Arthritis, RheumatoidPeriodontitisAnti-Citrullinated Protein AntibodiesHumansRisk FactorsAnti-Citrullinated Protein AntibodiesAnti-citrullinated protein antibody (ACPA)CitrullinationPathogenesisPeriodontitisRheumatoid arthritis

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PMID40436641
PMCPMC12119182

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