The animal models of rheumatoid arthritis in the field of photodynamic therapy are summarized in aspects of method,onset and course,pathology,pathogenesis and the use in photodynamic therapy.

• 本文对在光动力疗法治疗类风湿性关节炎的研究中有关的动物模型的制作、发病过程、病理、发病原因及应用作一系统论述。