Tumor necrosis factor-α and muscle wasting: a cellular perspective
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) is a polypeptide cytokine that has been associated with muscle wasting and weakness in inflammatory disease. Despite its potential importance in muscle pathology, the direct effects of TNF-α on skeletal muscle have remained undefin...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2001-07-01
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Series: | Respiratory Research |
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Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/2/5/272 |