Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies in adult patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

Background: Antibodies to cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP) have been found in different proportions in the juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) population. The majority of studies have been done in children or mixed population (children plus adults).

Aim: The objective of the study was to study the prevalence of anti-CCP in JIA adult patients.