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Abnormal tumor necrosis factor receptor I cell surface expression and NF-kappaB activation in tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated periodic syndrome.
Arthritis and rheumatism - 1 Jan 2008
Nedjai Belinda, Hitman Graham A, Yousaf Nasim, Chernajovsky Yuti, Stjernberg-Salmela Susanna, Pettersson Tom, Ranki Annamari, Hawkins Philip N, Arkwright Peter D, McDermott Michael F, Turner Mark D
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OBJECTIVE: Tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated periodic syndrome (TRAPS) is an autosomal-dominant autoinflammatory condition caused by mutations in the TNFRSF1A gene. The cellular mechanisms by which mutations in this gene trigger inflammation are currently unclear. Because NF-kappaB is the major intracellular signaling component inducing secretion of proinflammatory cytokines, we sought to determine...
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