title: Superantigens, VH gene polymorphism, and rheumatoid factor (RF) production.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Goronzy
authors.forename: X
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: He
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Weyand
mesh_terms: D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000235:genetics / Q000276:immunology; D001402:B-Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D007143:Immunoglobulin Heavy Chains / Q000235:genetics*; D007135:Immunoglobulin Variable Region / Q000235:genetics*; D011110:Polymorphism, Genetic; D012217:Rheumatoid Factor / Q000096:biosynthesis*; D012859:Sjogren's Syndrome / Q000235:genetics / Q000276:immunology; D018089:Superantigens / Q000276:immunology*
chemical_list: D007143:Immunoglobulin Heavy Chains; D007135:Immunoglobulin Variable Region; D018089:Superantigens; D012217:Rheumatoid Factor