4-Methylumbelliferone suppresses catabolic activation in anterior cruciate ligament-derived cells via a mechanism independent of hyaluronan inhibition
Abstract Background The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) has a key role as a dynamic stabilizer of the knee joints, and ACL dysfunction caused by traumatic or degenerative rupture accelerates osteoarthritis progression. Thus, it is important to prevent the degenerative rupture of the ACL. 4-Methylum...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-08-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02637-6 |