Cellular and Matrix Changes in Articular Cartilage of the Disproportionate micromelia Mouse Model of Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that affects more than 60% of Americans 65 and older. Because human subjects and samples are not readily available for research, animal models are an invaluable resource for the study of OA. Disproportionate micromelia (Dmm) is one such model that...

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Main Author: Smaldone, Crystal Noelle
Format: Others
Published: BYU ScholarsArchive 2008
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Online Access:https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/1636
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2635&context=etd