Matrix metalloproteinase protein expression profiles cannot distinguish between normal and early osteoarthritic synovial fluid

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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Main Authors: Heard Bryan J, Martin Liam, Rattner Jerome B, Frank Cyril B, Hart David A, Krawetz Roman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/13/126

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