Adipokine Contribution to the Pathogenesis of Osteoarthritis

Recent studies have shown that overweight and obesity play an important role in the development of osteoarthritis (OA). However, joint overload is not the only risk factor in this disease. For instance, the presence of OA in non-weight-bearing joints such as the hand suggests that metabolic factors...

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Main Authors: Daniel Azamar-Llamas, Gabriela Hernández-Molina, Bárbara Ramos-Ávalos, Janette Furuzawa-Carballeda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:Mediators of Inflammation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/5468023