Loss of mutual protection between human osteoclasts and chondrocytes in damaged joints initiates osteoclast-mediated cartilage degradation by MMPs

Osteoclasts are multinucleated, bone-resorbing cells. However, they also digest cartilage during skeletal maintenance, development and in degradative conditions including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and primary bone sarcoma. This study explores the mechanisms behind the osteoclast–cartilage...

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Main Authors: Larrouture, Q, Cribbs, A, Rao, S, Philpott, M, Snelling, S, Knowles, H
Format: Journal article
Sprog:English
Udgivet: Springer Nature 2021