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Relaxin-2 as a modifiable hormonal pathway in knee osteoarthritis: Dose dependent effects on chondrocyte phenotype.
PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation - 1 May 2026
Katz Nicole B, Khay Adam M, Dave Kandarp M, Casey Ellen, Ambrosio Fabrisia, Iijima Hirotaka
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BACKGROUND: Postmenopausal female individuals are disproportionately affected by knee osteoarthritis (KOA), experiencing earlier onset and more severe pathology compared to their male counterparts. Despite this clinical disparity, the molecular mechanisms underlying female-specific vulnerability remain poorly defined. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the mechanistic role of relaxin-2 in postmenopausal KOA. DESIGN: This was...
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