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IL-40 is up-regulated in the synovial fluid and cartilage of osteoarthritis patients and contributes to the alteration of chondrocytes phenotype in vitro.
Arthritis research & therapy - 30 Jul 2024
Cerezo L Andrés, Navrátilová A, Kuklová M, Prokopcová A, Baloun J, Kropáčková T, Veigl D, Popelka S, Fulín P, Ballay R, Pavelka K, Vencovský J, Šenolt L
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INTRODUCTION: IL-40 is a novel cytokine associated with autoimmune connective tissue disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or Sjögren syndrome. We have previously shown an accumulation of IL-40 in the RA joint and its expression by immune cells and fibroblasts. Therefore, we aimed to assess the role of IL-40 in association with hyaline cartilage and chondrocyte activity. METHODS: Immunohistochemistry was...
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