Association between serum levels of growth differentiation factor-15 and rheumatoid arthritis activity
Growth differentiation factor-15 (GDF-15), also known as macrophage inhibitory cytokine-1, is a member of the transforming growth factor-beta superfamily involved in macrophage regulation. Its exact role in inflammation and tissue repair remains unclear. To evaluate GDF-15 as a biomarker for rheumatoid arthr...