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Overexpression of MIG-6 in the cartilage induces an osteoarthritis-like phenotype in mice.
Arthritis research & therapy - 19 May 2020
Bellini Melina, Pest Michael A, Miranda-Rodrigues Manuela, Qin Ling, Jeong Jae-Wook, Beier Frank
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BACKGROUND: Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and characterized by degeneration of the articular cartilage. Mitogen-inducible gene 6 (Mig-6) has been identified as a negative regulator of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). Cartilage-specific Mig-6 knockout (KO) mice display increased EGFR signaling, an anabolic buildup of the articular cartilage, and formation of chondro-osseous...
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