A 3D, Dynamically Loaded Hydrogel Model of the Osteochondral Unit to Study Osteocyte Mechanobiology.
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DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202001226
Abstract: Osteocytes are mechanosensitive cells that orchestrate signaling in bone and cartilage across the osteochondral unit. The mechanisms by which osteocytes regulate osteochondral homeostasis and degeneration in response to mechanical cues remain unclear. This study introduces… read more here.
Keywords: osteochondral unit; layer; study; bone ... See more keywords
Role of the osteochondral unit in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis: focus on the potential use of clodronate.
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DOI: 10.2174/1573397117666211006094117
Abstract: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic disease characterized by inflammation and progressive deterioration of the joint. The etiology of OA includes genetic, phlogistic, dismetabolic and mechanical factors. Historically, cartilage was considered the target of the disease… read more here.
Keywords: unit; osteochondral unit; osteoarthritis; disease ... See more keywords