Investigation of chondrocyte hypertrophy and cartilage calcification in a full-depth articular cartilage explants model
Articular cartilage deterioration, which includes cartilage degradation and chondrocyte hypertrophy, is a hallmark of degenerative joint diseases (DJD). Chondrocyte hypertrophy is initiated in the deep layer of the cartilage; thus, a robust explants model for investigation of hypertrophy should incl…
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- Chen-An P,
- Andreassen KV,
- Henriksen K,
- Karsdal MA,
- Bay-Jensen AC,
Ankylosing spondylitis is characterized by an increased turnover of several different metalloproteinase-derived collagen species: a cross-sectional study
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is characterized by gradual cementation of the vertebrae, a process that is described by excessive extracellular matrix remodeling. Specific matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-derived collagen fragments are released to the circulation, and measurement of those might act as bi…
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- Bay-Jensen AC,
- Leeming DJ,
- Kleyer A,
- Veidal SS,
- Schett G,
- Karsdal MA,
Which elements are involved in reversible and irreversible cartilage degradation in osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disease of the entire joint. Different treatment strategies for OA have been proposed and tested clinically without the desired efficacy. One reason for the scarcity of current chondroprotective agents may be the insufficient understanding of the patho-physiology of the join…
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- Bay-Jensen AC,
- Hoegh-Madsen S,
- Dam E,
- Henriksen K,
- Sondergaard BC,
- Pastoureau P,
- Qvist P,
- Karsdal MA,