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Differential requirements for IKKalpha and IKKbeta in the differentiation of primary human osteoarthritic chondrocytes.
Arthritis and rheumatism - 1 Jan 2008
Olivotto Eleonora, Borzi Rosa Maria, Vitellozzi Roberta, Pagani Stefania, Facchini Annalisa, Battistelli Michela, Penzo Marianna, Li Xiang, Flamigni Flavio, Li Jun, Falcieri Elisabetta, Facchini Andrea, Marcu Kenneth B
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Osteoarthritic (OA) chondrocytes behave in an intrinsically deregulated manner, characterized by chronic loss of healthy cartilage and inappropriate differentiation to a hypertrophic-like state. IKKalpha and IKKbeta are essential kinases that activate NF-kappaB transcription factors, which in turn regulate cell differentiation and inflammation. This study was undertaken to investigate the differential...
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