| Literature DB >> 6221579 |
Abstract
Lipomodulin, a protein with a MW of 40,000, is induced in many cells by glucocorticoids. This protein can mimic a variety of biological activities of glucocorticoids such as anti-inflammation, immunosuppression, and promotion of cellular differentiation. Since anti-lipomodulin antibody can block these effects of both glucocorticoids and lipomodulin, it is quite possible that lipomodulin is a mediator of glucocorticoids.Mesh:
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Year: 1983 PMID: 6221579
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Adv Prostaglandin Thromboxane Leukot Res ISSN: 0732-8141