TGF-b signaling in cartilage homeostasis and osteoarthritis.
Healthy cartilage is maintained by a delicate balance between the anabolic and catabolic activities of articular chondrocytes. This involves actions of numerous cytokines and growth factors that regulate the synthesis and degradation of extracellular matrix components which maintain the functional i...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2012
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