Role of Chondrocyte Apoptosis in the Pathogenesis of Equine Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA), a non-inflammatory, degenerative disease of articular cartilages, is a common cause of poor performance and early retirement in equine athletes. Pathologically, OA is characterized by matrix degradation and decreased chondrocyte numbers. A mechanical stress is believed to be the...
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LSU
2002
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| Online Access: | http://etd.lsu.edu/docs/available/etd-0404102-114211/ |