Rac mediates TNF-induced cytokine production via modulation of NF-kappaB.
TNF is a key factor in a variety of inflammatory diseases. Here we report that TNF induced pro-inflammatory cytokine synthesis of IL-6 and IL-8 is mediated by the Rho GTPase Rac. TNF induces p42/p44, p54 and p38 MAPK kinase; these kinases have been implicated in control of cytokine synthesis. Howeve...
Main Authors: | Williams, L, Lali, F, Willetts, K, Balague, C, Godessart, N, Brennan, F, Feldmann, M, Foxwell, B |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
2008
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