Ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF), mainly known for its neuroprotective properties, belongs to the IL-6 (interleukin-6) cytokine family. In contrast to IL-6, the effects of CNTF on the vasculature ...

Figure Credit: Shahram Eisa-Beygi, PhD. Former member of Ramchandran Lab. Based on the observation that cilia disassemble upon high flow, our group hypothesized that if cilia are disassembled, then ...