Conclusion. These results demonstrate that FR- expression is selectively elevated in RA synovial macrophages and suggest that MTX is transported through FR- in RA synovial macrophages. The findings suggest that folate antagonists with higher affinity for FR- would be useful in the treatment of RA.
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