Catabolic Cytokine Expressions in Patients with Degenerative Disc Disease

Akyol S., Eraslan B. S., Etyemez H., Tanriverdi T., Hanci M. M.

TURKISH NEUROSURGERY, vol.20, no.4, pp.492-499, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 20 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Journal Name: TURKISH NEUROSURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.492-499
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

AIM: Lumbar degenerative disc disease (DDD) is a common disease of advanced age characterized by progressive changes in the intervertebral disc and associated structures. There have been great efforts for years to explain its pathophysiological mechanism(s). This study aims to provide cytokine profile and in addition to the lymphocytes in a population of patients with lumbar DDD.