Tenascin-C induces inflammatory mediators and matrix degradation in osteoarthritic cartilage
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Tenascin-C (TN-C) is an extracellular matrix glycoprotein that is involved in tissue injury and repair processes. We analyzed TN-C expression in normal and osteoarthritic (OA) human cartilage, and evaluated its capacity to induce inf...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-07-01
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| Series: | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/12/164 |