An anti-inflammatory role for interleukin-11 in established murine collagen-induced arthritis.

Interleukin-11 (IL-11) is a cytokine belonging to the IL-6 family which has both pro- and anti-inflammatory potential. Like IL-6 it can diminish tumour necrosis factor-alpha and IL-1 production, and augment immunoglobulin synthesis. We have explored the immunomodulatory effects of IL-11 treatment in...

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Main Authors: Walmsley, M, Butler, D, Marinova-Mutafchieva, L, Feldmann, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 1998