Preliminary studies have shown that dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) produces
images of sufficient quality for a precise and accurate measurement at density of the …

Objective. To evaluate the expression of Dickkopf-1 protein factor (DKK-1), DKK-2, and β-
catenin, components of the Wnt pathway, in human osteoarthritic (OA) and osteoporotic (OP) …

As a member of the thrombospondin gene family, cartilage oligomeric protein (COMP) is
found mainly in the extracellular matrix often associated with cartilage tissue. COMP exhibits …

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relationship between biochemical markers of bone and
cartilage remodeling and severity or progression (symptoms and structure) of knee …

Objective: To investigate the relation between biochemical markers of bone, cartilage, and
synovial remodelling and the structural progression of knee osteoarthritis. Methods: 62 …

Objective and design Our study was designed to elucidate the precise molecular
mechanisms by which sorbitol-modified hyaluronic acid (HA/sorbitol) exerts beneficial …

Lutein is a naturally occurring carotenoid synthesized by plants and algae that has a
beneficial effect on several biological processes and associated ailments. Its immediate …

Objective Osteoarthritis (OA), a mainly degenerative disease, is known to be multifactorial in
origin. Gene expression patterns vary between populations and sexes. Sex hormone …

Benzothiazines are one of the significant nitrogen containing heterocyclic scaffolds which
are found to be multipurpose in the fields of drug discovery and medicinal chemistry. They …

Objective To determine the effects of interleukin‐1α (IL‐1α) on the expression of hyaluronan
synthase (HAS), CD44, and aggrecan in human articular chondrocytes, and to assess the …