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Octacalcium phosphate crystals directly stimulate expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase through p38 and JNK mitogen-activated protein kinases in articular chondrocytes [PDF]
, 2005 Basic calcium phosphate (BCP) crystals, including hydroxyapatite, octacalcium phosphate (OCP) and carbonate-apatite, have been associated with severe osteoarthritis and several degenerative arthropathies.
Uzan, Benjamin +3 more
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Microengineered Gradient Hydrogels for Mechanobiology
Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.Gradient hydrogels are used to mimic the mechanical heterogeneity in native tissues, offering powerful in vitro platforms to study cell‐material interactions in diverse pathophysiological contexts. Here, we present a comprehensive review of the design and experimental considerations for stiffness gradient hydrogels, discussing exemplary achievements ...
Shin Wei Chong +4 more
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BMC Musculoskeletal DisordersBackground Increasing studies have shown degeneration of nucleus pulposus cells (NPCs) as an critical part of the progression of intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD).
Peigeng Wang, Zhencong Li, Dongping Ye
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The role of mitochondrial quality control mechanisms in chondrocyte senescence
Experimental GerontologyChondrocytes are the exclusive cellular constituents of articular cartilage, and their functional status governs the health of the cartilage. The primary factor contributing to the deterioration of cartilage structure and function is chondrocyte ...
Tianlei Zhao +3 more
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Rice Science, 2020 The resveratrol-enriched transgenic rice line Iksan526 (IS526), first developed by the Rural Development Administration of Korea using genetic engineering techniques, shows beneficial health effects in mitigating metabolic syndrome and obesity.
Seong-Hui Eo, Song Ja Kim
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Exosomes in the Pathogenesis, Progression, and Treatment of Osteoarthritis
Bioengineering, 2022 Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent and debilitating age-related joint disease characterized by articular cartilage degeneration, synovial membrane inflammation, osteophyte formation, as well as subchondral bone sclerosis.
Yishu Fan, Zhong Li, Yuchen He
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, 2018 Purpose/aim of study: Menisectomies account for over 1.5 million surgical interventions in Europe annually, and there is a growing interest in regenerative strategies to improve outcomes in meniscal replacement. The overall objective of this study was to
Daniel J. Kelly (402881) +4 more
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The role of DEL1 in chondrocyte expansion and mechanotransduction: an investigative study [PDF]
, 2009 Matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation offers a potential cure for joint disease and is currently challenged by loss of differentiated phenotype upon culture.
Qusous, A.
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Recapitulating Endochondral Ossification for Bone Repair: From Development to Engineering Strategy
Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.This review summarizes the developmental basis of endochondral ossification (ECO) and its applications in bone tissue engineering (BTE). It first outlines the key biological processes and signaling pathways underlying ECO, then discusses biomaterial‐based engineering strategies derived from these principles, and finally highlights future directions for
Yiqi Su +8 more
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Antioxidants, 2021 Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic degenerative joint disease characterized by the deterioration of articular cartilage. The progression of OA leads to an increase in inflammatory mediators in the joints, thereby promoting the destruction of the cartilage ...
Yi-Jen Peng +9 more
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