title: The history of rheumatoid factor.
abstract: The events that led to identification of rheumatoid factor are narrated, and the respective contributions of the researchers who worked to achieve this goal are clarified. Changes that have occurred over time in concepts concerning the clinical significance and pathophysiologic role of rheumatoid factor are briefly summarized.
authors.affiliation: Rheumatology Department, Bichat Teaching Hospital, Paris, France.
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Kahn
mesh_terms: D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000266:history / Q000276:immunology; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D012217:Rheumatoid Factor / Q000266:history*
chemical_list: D012217:Rheumatoid Factor