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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
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* Corresponding authors: Myung Chul Yoo mcyookuh@chol.com - Kyoung Soo Kim labrea46@yahoo.co.kr
Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:R161 doi:10.1186/ar2844