Tribology of enzymatically degraded cartilage mimicking early osteoarthritis
Abstract Healthy cartilage is a water-filled super lubricious tissue. Collagen type II provides it structural stability, and proteoglycans absorb water to keep the cartilage in a swollen condition, providing it the ability to creep and provide weeping lubrication. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerati...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2023-05-01
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Series: | Friction |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1007/s40544-022-0701-y |