Integrating genome-wide DNA methylation and mRNA expression profiles identified different molecular features between Kashin-Beck disease and primary osteoarthritis

Abstract Background Kashin-Beck disease (KBD) is an endemic osteochondropathy of unknown etiology. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a form of degenerative joint disease sharing similar clinical manifestations and pathological changes to articular cartilage with KBD. Methods A genome-wide DNA methylation profi...

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Main Authors: Yan Wen, Ping Li, Jingcan Hao, Chen Duan, Jing Han, Awen He, Yanan Du, Li Liu, Xiao Liang, Feng Zhang, Xiong Guo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:Arthritis Research & Therapy
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13075-018-1531-1