Thymosin beta 4 sulfoxide is an anti-inflammatory agent generated by monocytes in the presence of glucocorticoids

Authors :: Young, J.D.
Lawrence, A.J.
MacLean, A.G.
Leung, B.P.
McInnes, I.B.
Canas, B.
Pappin, D.J.C.
Stevenson, R.D.
Source :: Nature Medicine. Dec, 1999, Vol. 5 Issue 12, p1424, 4 p.
Publication Year :: 1999
Abstract: Researchers have discovered a peptide produced by monocytes in the presence of glucocorticoids that has anti-inflammatory properties. Thymosin beta4 sulfoxide inhibited neutrophil chemotaxis and limited edema in a study in mice.

Subjects :: Inflammation -- Mediators
Monocytes -- Physiological aspects
Corticosteroids -- Physiological aspects

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