Primary immune system responders to nucleus pulposus cells: evidence for immune response in disc herniation
Although intervertebral disc herniation and associated sciatica is a common disease, its molecular pathogenesis is not well understood. Immune responses are thought to be involved. This study provides direct evidence that even non-degenerated nucleus pulposus (NP) cells elicit immune responses. An i...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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AO Research Institute Davos
2010-01-01
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| Series: | European Cells & Materials |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ecmjournal.org/journal/papers/vol019/pdf/v019a02.pdf |