Tumor necrosis factor α drives cadherin 11 expression in rheumatoid inflammation

Abstract

Cadherin 11 expression is regulated by mediators of inflammation, such as TNFalpha. Since cadherin 11 plays an important role in cartilage destruction in experimental arthritis, down-modulation of cadherin 11 by potent antiinflammatory therapies in humans with arthritis may contribute to halting cartilage damage.