Title : The effect of the pro-inflammatory cytokine tumor necrosis factor-alpha on human joint capsule myofibroblasts.

Pub. Date : 2010

PMID : 20064200






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1 Furthermore, we found a significant time-dependent upregulation of prostaglandin E2 synthesis upon TNF-alpha treatment. Dinoprostone tumor necrosis factor Homo sapiens
2 CONCLUSIONS: Our results provide evidence that TNF-alpha specifically modulates the function of MFs through regulation of prostaglandin E2 synthesis and therefore may play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of joint capsule contractures. Dinoprostone tumor necrosis factor Homo sapiens