IL-6 induces periostin production in human ACL remnants: a possible mechanism causing post-traumatic osteoarthritis
Abstract Objective Perostin (POSTN) and IL-6 consistently elevated after ACL injury, and ACL has been proposed as the major source of POSTN. However, there is a lack of evidence whether IL-6 induces ACL remnants to produce POSTN. This study aimed to investigate the effect of IL-6 on POSTN production...
| Published in: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
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| Main Authors: | , , , , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-11-01
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-023-04308-0 |