Regulation of macrophage migration inhibitory factor by endogenous glucocorticoids in rat adjuvant‐induced arthritis
Leech M, Metz C, Bucala R, MorAnd E. Regulation of macrophage migration inhibitory factor by endogenous glucocorticoids in rat adjuvant‐induced arthritis. Arthritis & Rheumatism 2000, 43: 827-833. PMID: 10765927, DOI: 10.1002/1529-0131(200004)43:4<827::aid-anr13>3.0.co;2-k.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMacrophage migration inhibitory factorEnzyme-linked immunosorbent assaySerum MIF levelsMigration inhibitory factorMIF levelsEndogenous glucocorticoidsADX ratsSham operationRegulation of MIFInhibitory factorIsotype-matched control antibodyTumor necrosis factor alphaAdjuvant arthritis inductionClinical disease parametersReversal of diseaseNecrosis factor alphaSites of inflammationArthritis inductionArthritis developmentMIF productionMIF releaseControl antibodyInflammatory diseasesSignificant exacerbationSupernatant levels