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Identifying the role of ASPN and COMP genes in knee osteoarthritis development
29 Oct 2019
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BACKGROUND: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common cause of musculoskeletal disability among elders and is characterized by late-onset degeneration of articular cartilage. OA affects various joints, commonly hand, knee, and hip, with clinical features that are unique to each joint. This study was initiated to identify and evaluate the role of the ASPN and COMP genes in the development of knee OA. METHODS: A case-control...
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