| Literature DB >> 1793053 |
H Nakajima1, H Takamori, Y Hiyama, W Tsukada.
Abstract
We have investigated the effects of recombinant rat gamma-interferon (rIFN gamma) on adjuvant-induced arthritis (AA). Lewis rats, inoculated in the left hind-paw with adjuvant (day 0), were given 10(5) U/rat of rIFN gamma daily (days 0 to 20), subcutaneously and intramuscularly on alternate days. rIFN gamma suppressed the secondary phase of swelling of both hind-paw on and after day 18 without influencing the earlier phases, both primary and secondary, of swelling. rIFN gamma also reduced the hind-paw bone lesions, the degree of splenomegaly, and the increase in erythrocyte sedimentation rate and plasma fibrinogen. These results indicate a new aspect of the regulatory role of IFN gamma in chronic inflammation.Entities:
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Year: 1991 PMID: 1793053 DOI: 10.1007/bf01993239
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Agents Actions ISSN: 0065-4299