Demonstration of a novel technique to quantitatively assess inflammatory mediators and cells in rat knee joints

• Main Authors: Chessell Iain P (Author), Rossi Adriano G (Author), Hughes Jane P (Author), Stevens David A (Author), Barton Nicola J (Author), Reeve Alison J (Author), McQueen Daniel S (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2007-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The inflammation that accompanies the pain and swelling associated with osteo- and rheumatoid arthritis is mediated by complex interactions of inflammatory mediators. Cytokines play a pivotal role in orchestrating many of these proce...