Recent Advances in Understanding the Role of Cartilage Lubrication in Osteoarthritis

Recent Advances in Understanding the Role of Cartilage Lubrication in Osteoarthritis

The remarkable lubrication properties of normal articular cartilage play an essential role in daily life, providing almost frictionless movements of joints. Alterations of cartilage surface or degradation of biomacromolecules within synovial fluid increase the wear and tear of the cartilage and henc...

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Main Authors: Yumei Li, Zhongrun Yuan, Hui Yang, Haijian Zhong, Weijie Peng, Renjian Xie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-10-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
articular cartilage
osteoarthritis
boundary lubrication
chondrocytes
shear stress
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/20/6122

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