TSP1 is the essential domain of SEMA5A involved in pannus formation in rheumatoid arthritis

Abstract

In summary, upregulation of SEMA5A was first confirmed in pathological lesions of RA patients. Furthermore, treatment with SEMA5A-mAbs attenuated the progress of RA in the CIA model. Moreover, TSP1 was indicated as the key domain of SEMA5A in the promotion of pannus formation in RA.