The effect of mechanical stress on cartilage energy metabolism.

Cartilage is routinely subjected to varying mechanical stresses which are known to affect matrix turnover by a variety of pathways. Here we show that mechanical loads which suppress sulphate incorporation or protein synthesis by articular chondrocytes, also inhibit rates of oxygen uptake and of lact...

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Main Authors: Lee, R, Wilkins, R, Razaq, S, Urban, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2002