Search for dissertations about: "Karin Palmblad"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Karin Palmblad.

2. 1. Cytokines and cytokine-directed intervention in experimental arthritis

   Author : Karin Palmblad; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : pro-inflammatory cytokines; collagen-induced arthritis; CNI-1493; HMG-1;

   Abstract : Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a common chronic autoimmune and inflammatory disease. Although the etiology of RA remains unknown, a general understanding of the pathogenesis is steadily increasing. The macrophage products tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and interleukin 1 (IL-1) are recognized as pivotal mediators in the arthritic process. READ MORE