Serum Interleukin-15 Levels Are Associated with Severity of Pain in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis
Background. Inflammation plays a crucial role in the development and progression of osteoarthritis (OA). Interleukin-15 (IL-15) is a well-known proinflammatory cytokine. Objective. We aimed at evaluating the relationship between serum IL-15 levels and the severity of pain as well as radiographic pr...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2013-01-01
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Series: | Disease Markers |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/176278 |