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01-09-2004 | Poster presentation
Abnormal collagen type I production in osteoarthritic subchondral bone is associated with a reduced capacity of osteoblasts to mineralize in vitro
Authors:
I Aubry, A Delalandre, JC Fernandes, J Martel-Pelletier, J-P Pelletier, D Lajeunesse
Published in:
Arthritis Research & Therapy
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Special Issue 3/2004
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Excerpt
Osteoarthritis (OA) is characterized by cartilage loss, synovial inflammation, osteophytes, and abnormal subchondral bone remodeling including sclerosis. Bone sclerosis in OA is due to an abundant osteoid collagen matrix. Collagen type 1 synthesis is increased in in vivo OA bone tissue and there is an abnormal ratio of collagen type 1α1 chains (Coll1α1) to Coll1α2 chains in this tissue. The mechanisms responsible for this abnormal osteoid matrix remain unknown. …