Peptide epitopes recognized by antibodies self - antifilaggrin presents in the serum of patients with rheumatoid arthritis

摘要

The invention concerns peptides comprising epitopes recognised by antifilaggrin in serum from rheumatoid arthritis patients. Said epitopes comprising a tripeptide motif centred on a citrulline residue. The invention also concerns artificial antigens comprising said epitopes, and their use for diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis.