The distribution of differentiated phenotypes of chondrocytes in osteoarthritic knee.

Article

The distribution of differentiated phenotypes of chondrocytes in osteoarthritic knee.

Osaka city medical journal - 1 Jul 1996

Yutani Y, Yamano Y

Abstract excerpt

Articular cartilage consists of chondrocytes and a cartilagenous matrix produced by these cells. The cartilaginous matrix is considered to undergo various changes in response to the surrounding environment. In this study, cartilaginous changes related to osteoarthritis of the knee were investigat...

Topics

Cartilage, Articular
Humans
Knee Joint
Osteoarthritis
Phenotype
Proteoglycans

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