The Role of Adipokines in Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) is an important cause of low back pain. Recent evidence suggests that in addition to abnormal and excessive mechanical loading, inflammation may be a key driver for both IDD and low back pain. Obesity, a known mechanical risk factor of IDD, is now increasingly...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-04-01
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| Series: | Medical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3271/6/2/34 |