Biomechanical signals inhibit IKK activity to attenuate NF-kappaB transcription activity in inflamed chondrocytes.

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Summary

Results indicate that the signals generated by cyclic tensile strain act at multiple sites within the NF-kappaB signaling cascade to inhibit IL-1beta-induced proinflammatory gene induction, which provides insight into how biomechanical signals regulate and reduce inflammation.

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2007-10-01
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Keywords

Transactivation, Proinflammatory cytokine, IκB kinase, NF-κB, IκBα

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