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From: The cytokine and chemokine expression profile of nucleus pulposus cells: implications for degeneration and regeneration of the intervertebral disc

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cDNA low density array LDA cytokine and chemokine expression profile of nucleus pulposus (NP) cells. Gene expression of 36 cytokines and chemokines was detected in NP cells; 15 of the identified cytokines and chemokines have not been identified previously within the intervertebral disc (IVD). Comparative analysis indicates expression of 16 targets is increased in NP cells derived from degenerate IVDs. ^Increased frequency of mRNA detection in NP cells derived from non-degenerate IVDs compared to degenerate (P <0.05); G, further gene expression analysis performed on this target; P, further protein expression analysis performed on this target.

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Arthritis Research & Therapy

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