Matrix metalloproteinase protein expression profiles cannot distinguish between normal and early osteoarthritic synovial fluid
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Osteoarthritis (OA) and Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are diseases which result in the degeneration of the joint surface articular cartilage. Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMPs) are enzymes that aid in the natural remodelling of tissues thr...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-07-01
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Series: | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/13/126 |