The Effect of Osteopontin on Microglia
Osteopontin (OPN) is a proinflammatory cytokine that can be secreted from many cells, including activated macrophages and T-lymphocytes, and is widely distributed in many tissues and cells. OPN, a key factor in tissue repairing and extracellular matrix remodeling after injury, is a constituent of th...
Main Authors: | , , |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Hindawi Limited
2017-01-01
|
Series: | BioMed Research International |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/1879437 |