1. Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor antagonism attenuates inflammatory and growth factor gene expression in fibroblast like synoviocytes from individuals with rheumatoid arthritis. Open Access Author: Hughes, Jarod Michael Title: Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor antagonism attenuates inflammatory and growth factor gene expression in fibroblast like synoviocytes from individuals with rheumatoid arthritis. Area of Honors: Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Keywords: Aryl Hydrocarbon ReceptorInterleukin 1 BetaRheumatoid ArthritisCyclooxygenase 2Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor File: Download hughes_jarod_arylhydrocarbonreceptor.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Gary H. Perdew, Thesis SupervisorGary H. Perdew, Thesis Honors AdvisorAndrew David Patterson, Faculty Reader