Arthritis Research & Therapy

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Adiponectin may contribute to synovitis and joint destruction in rheumatoid arthritis by stimulating vascular endothelial growth factor, matrix metalloproteinase-1, and matrix metalloproteinase-13 expression in fibroblast-like synoviocytes more than proinflammatory mediators

Hyun-Mi Choi, Yeon-Ah Lee, Sang-Hoon Lee, Seung-Jae Hong, Dae-Hyun Hahm, Sang-Yun Choi, Hyung-In Yang, Myung Chul Yoo* and Kyoung Soo Kim*

Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R161 doi:10.1186/ar2844

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