Extracellular Calcium Ion Concentration Regulates Chondrocyte Elastic Modulus and Adhesion Behavior

Extracellular calcium ion concentration levels increase in human osteoarthritic (OA) joints and contribute to OA pathogenesis. Given the fact that OA is a mechanical problem, the effect of the extracellular calcium level ([Ca<sup>2+</sup>]) on the mechanical behavior of primary human OA...

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Main Authors: Xingyu Shen, Liqiu Hu, Zhen Li, Liyun Wang, Xiangchao Pang, Chun-Yi Wen, Bin Tang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/18/10034