Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5712969 | The Spine Journal | 2017 | 19 Pages |
Abstract
Intervertebral discs with type II MCs demonstrate a significant increase in IL-1β, GM-CSF, and ENA-78, and there is a trend toward an increase in TNF-α. These results further strengthen the association between MCs and low back pain.
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Authors
Gregory D. MD, Dessislava Z. PhD, John D. MD, Jeffery A. MD, Alan S. MD, Alexander R. MD, PhD, MBA, D. Greg MD, Christopher K. MD, MBA,