Aging enhances serum cytokine response but not task-induced grip strength declines in a rat model of work-related musculoskeletal disorders

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>We previously reported early tissue injury, increased serum and tissue inflammatory cytokines and decreased grip in young rats performing a moderate demand repetitive task. The tissue cytokine response was transient, the serum respon...

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Main Authors: Barr Ann E, Amin Mamta, Wade Christine K, Harris Michelle Y, Xin Dong L, Barbe Mary F
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-03-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/12/63