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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2017-01-01
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Series: | Mediators of Inflammation |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/5468023 |