Lipoxin A4 Inhibits IL-1β-Induced IL-6, IL-8, and Matrix Metalloproteinase-3 Production in Human Synovial Fibroblasts and Enhances Synthesis of Tissue Inhibitors of Metalloproteinases1

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Summary

LXA4 in activated SF inhibits the synthesis of inflammatory cytokines and MMP and stimulates TIMP production in vitro, suggesting that LXA4 may be involved in a negative feedback loop opposing inflammatory cytokine-induced activation of SF.

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2000-03-01
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Keywords

Matrix metalloproteinase, Metalloproteinase, Chemistry, Cell biology, Cancer research

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