Effects of transforming growth factor-beta on aggrecanase production and proteoglycan degradation by human chondrocytes in vitro.

Moulharat, N

Effects of transforming growth factor-beta on aggrecanase production and proteoglycan degradation by human chondrocytes in vitro. [electronic resource] - Osteoarthritis and cartilage Apr 2004 - 296-305 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article

1063-4584

10.1016/j.joca.2003.11.009 doi


ADAM Proteins
ADAMTS4 Protein
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Cartilage, Articular--metabolism
Cells, Cultured
Chondrocytes--drug effects
Endopeptidases--analysis
Female
Humans
Interleukin-1--pharmacology
Male
Matrix Metalloproteinases--analysis
Metalloendopeptidases--biosynthesis
Middle Aged
Osteoarthritis--metabolism
Procollagen N-Endopeptidase
Protein Denaturation--physiology
Proteoglycans--metabolism
RNA, Messenger--analysis
Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction--methods
Transforming Growth Factor beta--pharmacology
Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha--pharmacology