Causes and Mechanisms of Linear Growth Retardation (International Dietary Energy Consultative Group - IDECG, 1993, 216 pages): The effects of the inflammatory response on bone growth

Causes and Mechanisms of Linear Growth Retardation (International Dietary Energy Consultative Group - IDECG, 1993, 216 pages)

The effects of the inflammatory response on bone growth

		(introductory text...)
		1. Systemic changes in inflammation - The acute phase response
		2. Local changes in inflammation
		3. Mediators of local changes-eicosanoids
		4. Mediators of local changes - Cytokines
		5. Interleukin-1 (IL-1)
		6. Tumour necrosis factor (TNF)
		7. Interferon gamma (IFN?)
		8. Interactions of osteotropic influences
		References
		Discussion