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Activation of β-catenin signaling in aggrecan-expressing cells in temporomandibular joint causes osteoarthritis-like defects.
International journal of oral science - 23 Apr 2018
Hui Tianqian, Zhou Yachuan, Wang Tingyu, Li Jun, Zhang Shanxing, Liao Lifan, Gu Jianhong, Ye Ling, Zhao Lan, Chen Di
Abstract excerpt
β-Catenin plays a critical role in cartilage formation and development. To further understand the role of β-catenin in osteoarthritis (OA) development in temporomandibular joint (TMJ), we have generated β-catenin conditional activation mice (β-cat(ex3) Agc1CreER ) by breeding Agc1-CreER mice with β-cateninflox(ex3)/+ mice. Results of histologic analysis showed the progressive TMJ defects in 3- and 6-month-old...
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