Bioregulation of lubricin expression by growth factors and cytokines
Lubricin, also commonly referred to as superficial zone protein (SZP) and proteoglycan 4 (PRG4), is a multifaceted, cytoprotective glycoprotein that contributes to the boundary lubrication properties facilitating low friction levels at interfacing surfaces of articular cartilage. Biological processe...
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| Language: | English |
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AO Research Institute Davos
2007-03-01
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| Series: | European Cells & Materials |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ecmjournal.org/journal/papers/vol013/pdf/v013a04.pdf |