Age-related changes in osteoarthritic chondrocytes
Age is the most important risk factor in the development of osteoarthritis (OA). Numerous studies have now demonstrated that age-related changes occur in both the extracellular matrix and chondrocytes of OA cartilage and such changes are proposed to alter the tissue's biomechanical properties,...
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University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
2009
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Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.501074 |