Mathematical modelling of cytokines, MMPs and fibronectin fragments in osteoarthritic cartilage

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease which causes pain and stiffness in joints. OA progresses through excessive degradation of joint cartilage, eventually leading to significant joint degeneration and loss of function. Cytokines, a group of cell signalling proteins, present in raised concen...

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Main Authors: Baker, Michelle, Brook, Bindi S., Owen, Markus R.
Format: Article
Published: Springer Verlag 2017
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/40411/