The role of TGF-beta3 in cartilage development and osteoarthritis

Abstract Articular cartilage serves as a low-friction, load-bearing tissue without the support with blood vessels, lymphatics and nerves, making its repair a big challenge. Transforming growth factor-beta 3 (TGF-β3), a vital member of the highly conserved TGF-β superfamily, plays a versatile role in...

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Main Authors: Xinmei Du, Linyi Cai, Jing Xie, Xuedong Zhou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2023-01-01
Series:Bone Research
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41413-022-00239-4