Chondrocyte Hypertrophy in Osteoarthritis: Mechanistic Studies and Models for the Identification of New Therapeutic Strategies
Articular cartilage shows limited self-healing ability owing to its low cellularity and avascularity. Untreated cartilage defects display an increased propensity to degenerate, leading to osteoarthritis (OA). During OA progression, articular chondrocytes are subjected to significant alterations in g...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-12-01
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Series: | Cells |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/11/24/4034 |