Abstract
ObjectivesRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by progressive joint destruction. Early diagnosis and treatment, before joint deformation or destruction occurs, are crucial. Identifying novel biomarkers for RA in saliva could potentially enable early detection of the disease, prior to its onset. MethodsWe conducted a comprehensive proteomic analysis of salivary proteins in a mouse model of RA. Proteins were identified using western blotting and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay in the serum, saliva, and ankle joints of DBA/1JJmsSlc mice, a model of RA. Ankle joints and submandibular glands were stained with hematoxylin and eosin and immunostained, and the results were compared with those of control mice. ResultsCitrullinated alpha-1 antitrypsin (A1AT, 46 kDa) was commonly detected in the saliva, serum, and ankle joints of mice with severe RA and was confirmed through proteomic analysis. Western blotting showed a band corresponding to 46 kDa in the serum, saliva, and ankle joints. Immunostaining of the ankle joints with the A1AT antibody showed a strong positive signal in the synovium. ConclusionsIn DBA/1JJmsSlc mice, cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies and A1AT may be involved in citrullination and contribute to the development and severity of RA, making them valuable treatment targets requiring further study.
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