Collagen arthritis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002203",
  "term": "Collagen arthritis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An autoimmune inflammatory condition characterized by immune system attacks on collagen, a primary structural protein in connective tissues, particularly in joints. This leads to chronic inflammation, pain, and damage to cartilage and bone. The immune response can involve both cell-mediated immunity and humoral immunity, with the production of autoantibodies against collagen.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "autoimmune",
    "cell-mediated immunity",
    "humoral immunity",
    "rheumatoid arthritis"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1146 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/collagen-arthritis/"
}