TNF-Alpha in the Locomotor System beyond Joints: High Degree of Involvement in Myositis in a Rabbit Model

The importance of TNF-alpha in arthritis is well documented. It may be that TNF-alpha is also markedly involved in muscle inflammation (myositis). An animal model where this can be investigated is needed. A newly developed rabbit myositis model involving pronounced muscle overuse and local injection...

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Main Authors: Sture Forsgren, Lina Renström, Craig Purdam, James E. Gaida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:International Journal of Rheumatology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/637452

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