Mechanisms of inflammation and leukocyte chemotaxis in the rheumatic diseases.
Published
Journal Article (Review)
Understanding the mechanisms of inflammatory cell accumulation, as well as how such cells mediate tissue destruction, provides better insights into the pathogenesis and therapeutics of the rheumatic diseases. This article discusses the role of the inflammatory process in normal immune function, the mechanisms of inflammatory cell accumulation, and how the local accumulation of inflammatory cells can lead to the clinical signs and symptoms associated with rheumatic disorders.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Snyderman, R
Published Date
- March 1, 1986
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 70 / 2
Start / End Page
- 217 - 235
PubMed ID
- 3005783
Pubmed Central ID
- 3005783
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0025-7125
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/s0025-7125(16)30951-8
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States