Role of glutamate in the inflammatory response of the knee
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterised by joint inflammation. The resulting joint destruction is mediated by enhanced secretion of degradative enzymes and pro-inflammatory cytokines. Joint inflammation is accompanied by elevated levels of glutamate in the synovial fluid. Wo...
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Cardiff University
2005
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.583709 |