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Elevated Plasma Monounsaturated Fatty Acids and Their Associations with Disease Activity, Adiposity, and Sex in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Cross-Sectional Study

2026-01-30 rheumatology Title + abstract only
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BackgroundRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by metabolic dysregulation, including altered lipid metabolism. While polyunsaturated fatty acids have been studied, the plasma levels, endogenous synthesis, and relevance of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) in RA remain unclear. This study examined plasma MUFA levels in RA and their associations with disease activity, adiposity, and intake. MethodsIn this cross-sectional study, 59 individuals with rheumatoid...

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