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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Main Authors: Li Yi-Ping, Reid Michael B
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2001-07-01
Series:Respiratory Research
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Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/2/5/272