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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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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1998
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