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Cytokine and matrix metalloproteinase expression in pigmented villonodular synovitis may mediate bone and cartilage destruction

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Location: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2378164/pdf/iowaorthj00001-0048.pdf

Description: CONCLUSION: These findings suggest that periarticular bone resorption and cartilage destruction which characterize PVNS may be related to the expression of inflammatory cytokines, which in turn stimulate MMP production.
Cytokine and matrix metalloproteinase expression in pigmented villonodular synovitis may mediate bone and cartilage destruction. O'Keefe RJ, Rosier RN, Teot LA, Stewart JM, Hicks DG. Iowa Orthop J. 1998;18:26-34.

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Author/Contact: O'Keefe et al
Institution: Iowa Orthop J.
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