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Background
High‐density lipoprotein (HDL) presents atheroprotective functions not readily reflected by plasma HDL‐cholesterol levels. The aim of this study was to investigate HDL antioxidant function in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Methods
This pilot and cross‐sectional study included 50 RA patients and 50 controls matched by age, gender, cardiovascular risk factors and drug therapy...