title: [The effect of D-penicillamine on the course of chronic polyarthritis].
abstract: The report deals with 8 years of clinical experience with long-term application of D-penicillamine in rheumatoid arthritis. The mode of action of D-penicillamine is discussed. It seems most probable that the influence of D-penicillamine implies an inhibition of the immunreaction.
mesh_terms: D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D010396:Penicillamine / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D010396:Penicillamine
vernacular_title: Die Wirkung von D-penicillamin auf den Verlauf der chronischen Polyarthritis