Adipokine Profile on Joint and Periodontal Conditions in First-degree Relatives of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by joint inflammation and destruction.

Objective: Establish the association between Porphyromonas gingivalis () infection, body mass index (BMI), joint involvement, and serum adipokines in first-degree relatives (FDR) of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Methods: The cross-sectional study evaluated 124 FDR and 124 healthy controls (HC).