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The steady erosion of our claim to a special place in the universe has come with a steady growth in our maturity as a species.
Congress grumbled but didn't stop the erosion of its power.
To determine whether the expression and activity levels of MMP-2 and MMP-9, and their regulators MMP-14 and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase (TIMP), are associated with early erosion formation in patients with synovitis of recent onset.
Experimental arthritis models have contributed to the basic understanding of joint disease and to the development of effective antiarthritic agents [ 19 ] . Several models have been used to mimic human RA, ranging from immunization with cartilage components to infection with joint trophic organisms [ 20 21 ] . Blocking TNF-α [ 6 22 ] or IL-1 [ 23 24 ] in these models has routinely shown benefit, although some questions remain regarding the role of these cytokines in mitigating joint inflammation versus preventing cartilage degradation and bone erosion [ 25 ] .
Even with the erosion in popularity of broadcast television, NBC remains a real catch.