Macrophage migration inhibitory factor – Possible clinical significance
It has been speculated that MIF is an inflammatory mediator possibly associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) severity. Additionally, some evidence suggests that MIF might be linked to a small positive correlation between MIF production and metastatic potential in speculative models of cancer.
It has been speculated that MIF is an inflammatory mediator possibly associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) severity.
Additionally, some evidence suggests that MIF might be linked to a small positive correlation between MIF production and metastatic potential in speculative models of cancer.
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