CAUSATIVE AGENTS AND DIAGNOSTIC METHODS RELATING TO RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

摘要

Methods, reagents and compositions thereof for predicting RA onset in susceptible individuals, diagnosing RA onset, and/or evaluating efficacy of a therapeutic regimen for treating RA are described herein. Determining the amount of a particular bacterial species comprising SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO: 2, or SEQ ID NO: 3 (SEQ ID NO: 1+ bacteria) serves as a biomarker for the above indications.