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Articular cartilage and changes in Arthritis: Collagen of articular cartilage
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
The extracellular framework and two-thirds of the dry mass of adult articular cartilage are polymeric collagen. Type II collagen is the principal molecular component... -
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Early response genes induced in chondrocytes stimulated with the inflammatory cytokine interleukin-1beta
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Recent work has established that IL-1β plays a central role in the inflammation and connective tissue destruction observed in both rheumatoid arthritis and... -
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What can we do about osteoarthritis?
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Osteoarthritis is complex in genetics, pathogenesis, monitoring and treatment. Current treatment of osteoarthritis does not influence progression. Much could be... -
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Production of interleukin-1 receptor antagonist by human articular chondrocytes
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1Ra) is a natural IL-1 inhibitor possessing anti-inflammatory properties. IL-1Ra is produced as different isoforms, one secreted...