Research Article

[Retracted] Nucleus Pulposus Cells Induce M2 Polarization of RAW264.7 via CX3CL1/CX3CR1 Pathway and M2 Macrophages Promote Proliferation and Anabolism of Nucleus Pulposus Cells

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Almost all CD206+M2 macrophages expressed high level of CX3CR1 (a). RT-PCR (b) and immunofluorescent staining (c, d) confirmed that degenerated NP tissue expressed significantly higher level of CX3CL1. ā€œā€ indicates . IVD: intervertebral disc. NP; nucleus pulposus.
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