Abstract Hexavalent chromium (Cr (VI)), an environmental hazard, can damage human
organs and is associated with various diseases when ingested; however, its effects on the …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is an age-related degenerative joint disease characterized by high
oxidative stress, chondrocyte death and cartilage damage. Zinc has been implicated in the …

Aim: To investigate whether kaempferol exhibited protective effects on osteoarthritis
chondrocytes by modulating the XIST/miR-130a/STAT3 axis. Methods: qRT-PCR and …

Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent chronic diseases characterized by formation of
osteophytes and degradation of articular cartilage. Previous evidence has identified the …

Dysregulation of miRNAs in chondrocytes has been confirmed to participate in osteoarthritis
(OA) progression. Previous study has screen out several key miRNAs may play crucial role …

Objective Cinnamaldehyde (CA) is an active ingredient of Wenyang Tongluo capsule. This
study was performed to investigate the function of CA on human chondrocytes. Design …

There is increasing concern regarding the long‐term biological effects of exposure to low
concentrations of metal ions, particularly chromium, in patients following implantation of …

Osteoarthritis (OA), a degenerative disorder, is considered to be one of the most common
forms of arthritis. Limonin (Lim) is extracted from lemons and other citrus fruits. Limonin has …

Abstract Hexavalent chromium [Cr (VI)] is a known carcinogen when inhaled. However,
inhalational exposure to Cr (VI) affects only a small portion of the population, mainly by …

Objective Cobalt and chromium (CoCr) ions from metal implants are released into the joint
due to biotribocorrosion, inducing apoptosis and altering gene expression in various cell …