Hyaline cartilages, fibrocartilages and elastic cartilages play multiple roles in the human
body including bearing loads in articular joints and intervertebral discs, providing joint …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is associated with cartilage degeneration and an accompanying
inflammatory syndrome of the synovium in addition to alteration of the subchondral bone …

The rising prevalence of osteoarthritis (OA) in the general population has necessitated the
development of novel treatment options. It is critical to recognize the joint as a separate …

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common forms of musculoskeletal disease and the most
prominent type of arthritis encountered in all countries. Although great efforts have been …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a joint disease that involves degeneration of articular cartilage, limited
intraarticular inflammation manifested by synovitis and changes in the subchondral bone …

Articular cartilage is a non-vascularized and poorly cellularized connective tissue that is
frequently damaged as a result of trauma and degenerative joint diseases such as …

As the cellular component of articular cartilage, chondrocytes are responsible for
maintaining in a low-turnover state the unique composition and organization of the matrix …

Cartilage has a limited healing capacity; however, studies into the basic biological
characteristics, formation and structural maintenance of the cartilage collagen network are …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disabling condition that affects billions of people worldwide and
places a considerable burden on patients and on society owing to its prevalence and …

The preservation of articular cartilage depends on keeping the cartilage architecture intact.
Cartilage strength and function depend on both the properties of the tissue and on their …