title: Imbalance of lipopolysaccharide-binding systems as a potential link in pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis
abstract: Lipopolysaccharide (LPS, endotoxin) of Gram-negative bacteria is a strong activator of innate immune system and inducer of systemic and local inflammation. Due to increasing number of factors contributing to the translocation of LPS into the systemic bloodstream, e.g., non-adequate antibiotic therapy, usage of entero- and hepatotoxic drugs, as well as increased proportion of carbohydrate and fatty foods in the diet of modern people, the role of LPS is growing, in view of maintaining low-grade in
journal: Medical Immunology (Russia)