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Therefore, we investigated the significance of cfDNA in RA treated with tocilizumab and tumour necrosis factor inhibitor (TNF-I). Biological DMARDs (bDMARDs), including tocilizumab and TNF-I, were administered to 77 and 59 RA patients, respectively. Plasma cfDNA levels were measured at weeks 0, 4, and 12 by quantitative polymerase chain reaction. Disease activity was evaluated at the same time point using DAS28ESR. cfDNA levels from RA synovial cells treated with tocilizumab or etanercept for 24 h were measured. Human toll-like receptor 9 (hTLR9)-expressing HEK293 cells, which release secreted embryonic alkaline phosphatase (SEAP) upon NF-\u03baB activation, were stimulated by cfDNA from RA patients, and subsequently, SEAP levels were determined. NF-\u03baB translocation was evaluated by immunofluorescence staining with or without tocilizumab. The DAS28ESR significantly improved in both bDMARD groups at week 12. 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