Adjuvant-induced Arthritis in the Metatarsophalangeal Joint of Rats: a Stereological Study
Rafael Maciel dos Santos,
Lucas Castanhola Dias,
Antonio Luiz Boechat
et al.
Abstract:Small joints are the primary target for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, few studies have investigated the quantitative aspects of these changes using a design-unbiased stereological method. Eight male Lewis rats were randomized to either an arthritis group (complete Freund's adjuvant at the base of the tail) or a control group (saline solution). After 28 days the 5th metatarsophalangeal joints (5MTP joint) were decalcified and embedded in methylmethacrylate. The fingers were systematically sectioned perpen… Show more
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