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Neutrophils exhibit distinct phenotypes toward chitosans with different degrees of deacetylation: implications for cartilage repair.
Arthritis research & therapy - 1 Jan 2009
Simard Pascale, Galarneau Hugo, Marois Sébastien, Rusu Daniel, Hoemann Caroline D, Poubelle Patrice E, El-Gabalawy Hani, Fernandes Maria J G
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INTRODUCTION: Osteoarthritis is characterized by the progressive destruction of cartilage in the articular joints. Novel therapies that promote resurfacing of exposed bone in focal areas are of interest in osteoarthritis because they may delay the progression of this disabling disease in patients...
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