Role of biomechanical stress in inflammatory arthritis Ghent University
Rheumatoid arthritis and spondyloarthritis are commonly occurring systemic diseases leading to
inflammation and tissue damage in joints. Until recently, there was no clear explanation for this
peculiar disease localization. Our team previously showed in a mouse model of spondyloarthritis
that biomechanical stress may be a critical factor in onset of enthesitis.
In this proposal we will explore the ...