Phenotypic alteration of macrophages during osteoarthritis: a systematic review

Abstract Objective Osteoarthritis (OA) has long been regarded as a disease of cartilage degeneration, whereas mounting evidence implies that low-grade inflammation contributes to OA. Among inflammatory cells involved, macrophages play a crucial role and are mediated by the local microenvironment to...

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Main Authors: Xiaobo Zhu, Chien-Wei Lee, Hongtao Xu, Yu-Fan Wang, Patrick S. H. Yung, Yangzi Jiang, Oscar K. Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:Arthritis Research & Therapy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13075-021-02457-3