Modeling the effect of blunt impact on mitochondrial function in cartilage: implications for development of osteoarthritis

Objective Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disease characterized by degeneration of joint cartilage. It is associated with pain and disability and is the result of either age and activity related joint wear or an injury. Non-invasive treatment options are scarce and prevention and early intervention methods...

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Main Authors: Georgi I. Kapitanov, Bruce P. Ayati, James A. Martin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2017-07-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/3468.pdf